The officers of the Valdres Samband are responsible for planning and managing all of the activities of the Valdres Samband. They are the “engine” that keeps the Samband running smoothly and allows it to provide so many great opportunities for our members to explore their Valdres roots. We offer our thanks for their dedication and the thousands of hours of volunteer time their service represents. Your assistance is always appreciated, and we encourage you to consider an active role in the Samband!
Mailing Address
8014 Olson Memorial Highway #263
Golden Valley MN 55427
Email Address
President
Mary Hendrickson
Cloquet, MN
Vice President
Judy Weiss
Bloomington, MN
Treasurer
Eric Western
New Berlin, WI
Membership Secretary
Eric Western
New Berlin, WI
Recording Secretary
Joy Shong
Oconomowoc, WI
Genealogy
Tom Standal
Golden Valley, MN
Director of Publications
Liv Marit Haakenstad
Hamar, Norway
Director of Preservation
Chere Bergeron
Minneapolis, MN
Director (2026)
Darin Flansburg
Motley, MN
Director (2026)
Duane Hagen
Roseville, MN
Director (2027)
Mona Gregersen
Starbuck, MN
Director (2027)
Lori Conklin
Kenyon, MN
Budstikken Editor
Lars Walker
Robinsdale, MN
Director (2025)
Peter Hestekin
Director (2025)
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Webmaster
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Interim: Eric Western
Merchandising & Marketing
Rebecca Olson Wood
Cloquette, MN
Correspondents
Bygdelagenes Fellesraad: Elaine Hasleton, President
In Norway: Jahn Børe Jahnsen