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Activities
The League’s annual events consist of:

1. Presenting a parade and a banquet in celebration of Norway’s Constitution Day in May. The NNL has done this uninterruptedly since 1900.
2. Presenting a program in celebration of Leif Erikson Day in October to commemorate the early Viking discovery of North America.
3. Presenting and participating in the Christmas Around the World program at the museum of Science and Industry.

In addition to its annual events NNL supports the Norwegian heritage by presenting cultural programs and displays at schools libraries and other events such as: Leif Erikson Festivals, Holiday Folk Festivals and Scandinavian Festivals.

Scholarships
To encourage the study of Norwegian heritage the Norwegian National League has developed and administers a scholarship program open in children of Norwegian descent in grades 1-12. The students research and write a paper (drawings for the younger grades) on a Norwegian topic. Entries are due on March 15. Winners are announced in May.

Structure
Delegates to the NNL meet six times each year. While the core membership is comprised of delegates from the various Norwegian organizations, it is not necessary to be a member of a club to hold membership in the Norwegian National League. Any individual interested in the Norwegian cultural heritage and who can share ideas, volunteer time or offer financial help is welcome.

Donations, program book ads, and raffle ticket sales support these programs and events. Donations for SCHOLARSHIPS and/or the PARADE may be sent to Norwegian National League, Unit 118, 1041 W Ogden, Naperville, IL 60563

The Norwegian National League is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

Consider "connecting"

Check out our members pages, and consider "connecting" with one of these cultural groups. 
Contact us at: NorskLink@ameritech.net