VOL. 116 NO. 11 Nov Features 12 l Winter Reading Guide 15 books to cozy up with this season 18 l Anders Beer Wilse The life and legacy of Norway's famous photographer 24 l Preparing for the Convention A look ahead to the International Convention in Norway Departments 4 l Velkommen What Makes a Good Lodge Offi cer? 7 l Nordic Life 12 10 l Finance The benefi ts of annuities 30 l Member Matters 36 l District Happenings 44 l In Loving Memory 46 l Ambassador's Insights Cover illustration by Amy Armato and Randall Nelson 18 24 The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, celebrate our relationship with other Nordic countries, and provide quality insurance and fi nancial products to our members. * Sons of Norways misjon er å fremme og ivareta norske kulturtradisjoner, å feire vårt forhold til andre nordiske land og samtidig tilby de beste forsikrings- og fi nansprodukter til våre medlemmer. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: CAITLIN ABRAMS (BOOKS), FREDERIK GARSHOL, ANDERS BEER WILSE / NORWEGIAN FOLKMUSEUM 2019