Welcome to our brand new website and blog!
Brother Rodenbostel's savvy efforts has created this site for all the world to visit and we welcome each visitor with our typical hearty good cheer.
We anticipate using this site for local Lodge news, to keep in touch with our Brother Vikings in Wisconsin, Texas and Florida and to interact with Vikings across the country and the world. Wow! That sounds ambitious!
Any ideas and suggestions are invited. We want YOU to enjoy visiting our website. We hope this might encourage you to visit our Lodge or attend one of our herring breakfasts.
So, please, bookmark this site and check back often. I'll try to have current news, a history of our Lodge (98 years old!), a history of the Independent Order of Vikings, information about our charity, Illinois Burn Camps and news from the Grand Lodge. Look for some tasty recipes from time to time, from herring to pancakes to beer! After all, we do like to eat and drink!
Enjoy your visit!
Forska som om du skulle leva evigt!
(Search as if you would live forever!)
Lev som om du skulle dö i morgon!
(Live as if you would die tomorrow!)
Fraternally,
Chief Hansen
