Membership

Any person of good character interested in the objectives of the NST and having direct or indirect ties to Norway, as defined below, shall be deemed eligible for membership, upon making the prescribed donation and completion of an application for membership and acceptance by the Local Chapter. Spouse, children, and other dependents of voting members, are entitled to status as Participating Social Members without making an annual donation, and are entitled to all benefits and rights as members of the Society, except the rights to vote and to hold office. All contributing members eighteen (18) years of age or older shall be eligible to hold office and to vote.

Categories for Membership Shall Be:

Persons born in Norway

Descendants of Norwegians

Persons married to either of the above

Persons who have shown special interest in the objectives of the Society

Honorary members approved by the Althing. These members shall be required to communicate at least one idea in an accepted Norwegian dialect, e.g.: “Takk”, “Velkommen”, “Ha Det Bra”.

Membership Defined

Individuals – An Individual membership is a person who is eighteen (18) years of age or older, who desires membership in the Society.

Youth – A Youth membership refers to a person who is under eighteen (18) years of age.

Family – A Family membership is defined as two or more individuals living in the same household; regardless of age. A Family membership shall be entitled to two (2) votes. Those under the age of eighteen (18) have no voting rights.