Svea Lodge # 348
San Jose California USA

Founded August 20, 1916

VASA Order of America, Golden Gate District #12,
A Nordic-American Fraternal Organization
Svea Lodge # 348 is a fellowship that shares a common interest in Nordic culture and heritage. Members of Svea Lodge celebrate many Nordic customs and occasions, often with music, cuisine, and costume. Members of Svea Lodge typically come together in the evening on the third Friday of every month for a social program and meeting. Our meetings are dress casual, are performed in English, are conducted with minimal ritual and formality, and are for all ages.

Svea Lodge does honor to many events and traditions from both the old and new calendars. We celebrate Julgransplundring, Valborgsmassoafton, Midsummer in Sveadal, Fourth of July, Lucia, and many other occasions throughout the year. In August 2009 Svea Lodge will celebrate its 93rd Anniversary.

Membership in Vasa is open to all men and women 14 years or older interested in Nordic culture. Please visit Vasa Order of America on the internet for more information about membership and to find a lodge in your area.

Svea Lodge holds many of its meetings at the Odd Fellow's Hall, 1035 Emory Street, San Jose, California. (Click here for a yahoo map) This facility has a large formal hall with a raised stage which we often use for our meetings, plus a more casual dining room. On those evenings when we meet at this hall, social time and refreshments begin at 7:00, so do come a bit early.

For additional information about Svea Lodge, please contact Lodge Secretary Pat Nelson by E-mail at secretary@svea348.org.

Calendar of Events

2009
January 9th 6:30 pm Joint Installation of Officers with Lindbergh Lodge T-F Lodge, Los Altos
16th 7:30 pm Denmark By The Sea Presentation Odd Fellow's Hall
February 20th 7:30 pm Wedding Memories, Supper and Live Music Odd Fellow's Hall
27th 7:30 pm Lodge Membership Meeting Member's Home
March 20th 7:30 pm Vikings in Ireland Presentation, Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner Odd Fellow's Hall
27th 7:30 pm Lodge Membership Meeting Member's Home
April 17th 7:00 pm Valborgsmassoafton with Zaida Singers Odd Fellow's Hall
24th 7:30 pm Lodge Membership Meeting Member's Home
24th-26th 94th Annual District Convention Fresno, CA
May 15th 7:30 pm Muriel Nelson Beroza presents Golden Gate Swedes at the time of the Earthquake, and Gregory Beroza presents Shaken but not Stirred Odd Fellow's Hall
29th-31st Sweden Day, Sponsored by VASA District #12 Camp Norge, Alta CA
June 15th 7:30 pm Midsummer Queen's Reception Swedish American Hall
19th No Lodge Membership Meeting, Possible Alternate Activity TBA
20th 10:00 am 114th Annual Midsummer Celebration Sveadal
July 4th 9:00 am Svea's Annual Pancake Breakfast Sveadal
17th 7:30 pm Lodge Membership Meeting and Salad Potluck Odd Fellow's Hall
August TBA Trollebo Swedish Family Camp Silver Lake, CA
21st 7:30 pm 93nd Anniversary Dinner and Entertainment Odd Fellow's Hall
28th 7:30 pm Lodge Membership Meeting and Program Planning for 2010 Member's Home
September 13th 12:00 pm Fun in the Sun - Family Picnic, Games, and Swimming Sveadal
18th 7:30 pm Norwegian Dancers, with Fruit, Wine and Cheese Odd Fellow's Hall
25th 7:30 pm Lodge Membership Meeting Member's Home
October 16th 7:30 pm Vice Chairman's Dinner Odd Fellow's Hall
23rd 7:30 pm Lodge Membership Meeting Member's Home
November 20th 7:30 pm Lodge Membership Meeting and Birthday Party Odd Fellow's Hall
December 13th 4:00 pm Lucia Celebration Odd Fellow's Hall
18th 7:00 pm Traditional Swedish Christmas Dinner Odd Fellow's Hall
2010
January 15th TBA Joint Installation of Officers with Lindbergh Lodge Odd Fellow's Hall
22nd 7:30 pm Lodge Membership Meeting Member's Home