Tusen takk to all 40 lodges that sent newsletters to be judged in time for the Convention in LaCrosse. Not every editor received 1st, 2nd or 3rd place, but they did receive a Recognition Award. A huge THANK YOU to Wergeland lodge for giving the 5th District delegates a convention to remember. Job well done!

I have good news for our 5th District members, we will soon have a web-site up and running thanks to the committee, Burt Bittner, Gil Bergsrud, Ray Knutson . George Sievers was just given the go-ahead on this project. Look for more information in the next Ole Bull.

I 'm lookingforward to the International Convention in Vancouver, BC and the many workshops that will be available for the delegates to attend. There will be plenty of work to do, but there is always time for fun.

The deadline for events and officer's articles are due on November 1, 2006.

Fraternally, Marie Peterson

5th District Publicity Director