The annual meeting of the Slooper Society of America meets each October on the Sunday closest to October 9th, the date of landing of the Restauration at New York harbor in 1825. Unless otherwise announced, the meeting is usually at the Norway Community Building, Norway, IL, just off Route 71. Dinner is served promptly at 1:00 pm. We ask that each member family bring a dish to pass. Table service and drinks will be provided. Guests are invited, and can either inquire through the Contacts webpage or leave a comment on this website.
List of Speakers at the Slooper Society Annual Meetings
MTG#: 94
DATE: Sunday, Oct. 6th, 2019
SPEAKER: Laurann Gilbertson; Chief Curator, Vesterheim
FROM: Vesterheim, The National Norwegian-American Museum and Heritage Center, Decorah, IA
TOPIC: “The Power of Silver: Traditional Norwegian Jewelry”
MTG#: 93
DATE: Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018
SPEAKER: Bill Injerd
Topic: Norwegian-Americans (especially Sloopers) and World War 1
Special Guests: The Stoughton Norwegian Dancers
MTG#: 92
DATE: Sunday, Oct. 8th, 2017
SPEAKER: Kirk and Renee Mies
FROM: Lindenhurst, IL
TOPIC: “An enduring legacy… How the lives of our ancestors shape our lives today”
MTG#: 91
DATE: Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016
SPEAKER: Linda Anderson
FROM: Norsk Museum (Norway, IL)
TOPIC: The Leif Erikson Legacy
MTG#: 90
DATE: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015
SPEAKER: Anna Pierce
FROM: North Aurora, IL
TOPIC: Creating a Museum from Forgotten Treasures
MTG#: 89
DATE: Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014
SPEAKER: Bill Injerd and others
FROM: Washington, MI
TOPIC: Release of new re-print, The Sloopers: Their Ancestry and Posterity
MTG#: 88
DATE: Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013
SPEAKER: Chris Ardis
FROM: McAllen, TX
TOPIC: Following Cleng Peerson: A Niece’s Journey
MTG#: 87
DATE: Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012
SPEAKER: John Huston
FROM: Evanston, IL
TOPIC: Lessons From the North Pole – The First American Unsupported Expedition to the North Pole
MTG#: 85
DATE: Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010
SPEAKER: Lorrain Straw
FROM: Oregon, IL
TOPIC: Restoring the Gokstad Viking Ship
MTG#: 81
DATE: Oct. 8, 2006
SPEAKER: Della Moen
FROM: Freeport, IL
TOPIC: Trolls & Life’s Important Lessons
MTG#: 80
DATE: Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005
SPEAKER: Vera-Elisabet Littlejohn
FROM: Elburn, IL
TOPIC: Viking Women
MTG#: 79
DATE: Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004
SPEAKER: Margaret Knutson
FROM: Millbrook, IL
TOPIC: Rosemaling
MTG#: 78
DATE: Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003
SPEAKER: Bill Injerd
FROM: Washington, MI
TOPIC: The Fox River Settlement Project
MTG#: 77
DATE: Sunday, Oct. 6, 2002
SPEAKER: Lynn Sove Maxson
FROM: Des Plaines, IL
TOPIC: Music and Norwegian Culture
My husband and I had hoped to attend the annual meeting, but just today realized the date was a week earlier than we had on our calendar (October 12) We are sorry we will miss this year due to a wedding. I am a descendant of the Rosdail family: J. Hart Rosdail was a first cousin of Dad’s and a guest in our home many times growing up. Thank you for getting the book reprinted and updated. Wish we could be present for the program! Jan Rosdail-Aegerter.
We will update the website with information for ordering the book if interested in purchasing a copy. Sorry you couldn’t be here for the unveiling.