Sons of Norway, Mankato Cultural Skills

	Specialist Track: The specialist award defines you as an expert in any one subject area. There are 3 parts to this track -- 1. Learn the basics 2. Complete a larger project 3. Create and execute a new design or recipe of some sort (depending on skill chosen.)
Generalist Track The generalist award requires diversity and the pin is awarded to any person who demonstrates basic skills in 3 different subject areas. (See list below.)
David and Nancy McCord and David and Marilyn Olstad have been very active in the Norwegian dance groups in Hanska, Minnesota.	Mentor Track : This track is for formal or informal teachers who help others in earning the above medals.
Master of Cultural Skills: Any of the above 3 tracks may lead to the Master's pin. To earn this medal, a person must complete all 3 levels of three activities or the basic level of 9 activities.

Cultural Skills Medals Currently Available 1. Traditional Norwegian Cooking Level 1--Your Favorites Level 2--Baked Goods and Desserts Level 3--Meat or Fish Dishes 2. Reading Norwegian and Norwegian-American Authors Level 1--Your Favorites Level 2--Fiction Level 3--Nonfiction 3. Collecting Norwegian and North American Stamps Level 1--Collect General Norwegian & North American Stamps Level 2--Specialize Your Stamp Collection Level 3--Complete a Collection of a Ten-Year Period 4. Norwegian Rosemaling Level 1--Basic Strokes, Flower Form, and Scroll Level 2--Completed Design Level 3--Create an Original Design 5. Genealogy--Family History Level 1--Complete people 17 on a four-generation ancestor chart, etc. Level 2--Complete four more people on the ancestor, family group chart, and document Level 3--Complete all information for 15 people on the charts--document and write an essay 6. Hand Knitting Level 1--The Basics Level 2--Knit with Two Colors Level 3--Create a Two or Multicolored Sweater (Based on Norwegian Designs) 7. Norwegian Language and Culture Level 1--The Basics of Norwegian Language Level 2--A Sampling of Norwegian Culture Level 3--A Topic from Norwegian Language or Norwegian Culture 8. Hardanger Embroidery Level 1--The Basics Level 2--Complete a Larger Item Level 3--Using Your Skills in Creative Ways 9. Figure Carving Level 1--The Basics Level 2--Complete a Detailed Carving Level 3--Complete an Original Carving 10. Weaving Track I Level 1--The Basics-Make a Sampler Level 2--Inkle or Card Weaving or Rigid Heddle--Complete a Project Level 3--Create an Original Design Track II (Floor or Table Loom Weaving) Level 1--Produce a Sampler Level 2--Make a Finished Project Level 3--Create an Original Design 11. Ornamental Woodcarving Level 1--The Basics Level 2--Flatskurd Level 3--Carve the Acanthus 12. Chip Carving Level 1--The Basics Level 2--Carve Borders Level 3--Carve Rosettes 13. Folk Dancing Level 1--Easy Dances Level 2--Intermediate Dances Level 3--Advanced Dances 14. Music and Musicians of Norway Level 1--Folk Music: Roots of Norwegian Music Level 2--The Nineteenth Century: Edvard Grieg & Contemporaries Level 3--The Twentieth Century: Composers, Performers, Conductors
After becoming a member, you can begin earning the above medals. Specific requirements will be given to you when you join. Please take our Sports & Cultural Skills Survey to help us determine what you would like to be involved in! Also note -- these skills change frequently! Once you have become a member, you can check out the current list in the "members only" section of the International Sons of Norway Site. (Note: there is also online booklets, and hints to help you complete each medal successfully!) For more information on this program, please contact our Cultural Director.