Welcome to the
Brittingham Viking Organization
70th Annual Convention
Welcome to Madison, Vikings!
The 2023 Convention Planning committee could not be more excited to welcome so many Vikings back to Madison for this milestone convention. Madison is the city that all Vikings have in common, and we know this reunion is as meaningful and long-awaited for you as it is for us. We hope this 70th Annual Convention will be a way to reconnect with old friends, create memories with new ones, and reignite our shared love for this incredible organization.
We have an exciting Convention weekend planned, and we hope you take advantage of all that Madison has to offer. In this welcome information, you will find:
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A detailed itinerary of Convention events
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An interactive map to help you locate all those events
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Information to join WhatsApp and PhotoCircle (photo sharing) groups for the weekend
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A Madison photo scavenger hunt list
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A PDF copy of the 2023 snaps songbook
You can click on the items above to jump right to the information you're looking for. If you'd prefer, you can also look at a PDF packet of these welcome materials or request one of the limited printed copies.
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If you have any questions ahead of Convention weekend, please reach out Convention2023@brittinghamvikings.org. During Convention, please send a message in the WhatsApp group.
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Cheers, skål, kippis to a great 70th Convention!
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In the Bonds,
The 2023 Convention Committee
Itinerary of Events
Click on the images below to visit webpages for each of the Convention 2023 venues and scroll down to read the itinerary in more detail.
Thursday, 17 August, 2023
Pre-Registration Event
17 Aug, 2023, 7:00 to 10:00 pm @ Camp Trippalindee
601 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53703
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Welcome back to Madison! Join us for laid back appetizers, drinks, and unparalleled views of State Street and the Capitol at the Graduate Hotel’s rooftop bar. Pick up your registration materials for the weekend and let the fun begin.
Dress Code: Come as you are!
Friday, 18 August, 2023
Annual Meeting
18 Aug, 2023, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm @ the Fluno Center
601 University Ave, Madison, WI 53715
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The Annual Meeting will be conducted on campus midday at the Fluno Center Auditorium with lunch provided. The meeting itself is for Vikings only; guests are welcome to join at 11:30 am for lunch, Ted Talks, and Viking Memorials. Guests are encouraged to try out the photo scavenger hunt or another recommended activity during the meeting.
Dress Code: Business Casual
Cocktail Hour
18 Aug, 2023, 4:00 pm to 6:00 @ Blind Shot Social Club
77 S Fair Oaks Ave, Madison, WI 53704
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Blind Shot offers indoor golf simulators, games, and a great atmosphere. We'll have the place to ourselves, so spend the afternoon here with us prior to Informal Dinner, which is just next door! Drink tickets and hors d'oeuvres included.
A shuttle will run from the Concourse Hotel to Blind Shot Social Club between 3:45 and 4:30.
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Informal Dinner
18 Aug, 2023, 6:00 pm @ Garver Feed Mill
3241 Garver Green, Madison, WI 53704
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Informal dinner will be held at the newly renovated Garver Feed Mill on Madison’s Near East Side. Entertainment for the evening includes a classic Wisconsin polka band and dance lessons!
A shuttle will be available to take attendees back to the Concourse Hotel after informal dinner.
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Note: Table assignments for Informal Dinner are indicated on the back of your name tag.
Saturday, 19 August, 2023
Stadium Tour
19 Aug, 2023, 12:30 to 2:30 pm @ Camp Randall Stadium
1440 Monroe St, Madison, WI 53711
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On, Wisconsin! Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of Camp Randall, complete with remarks from a member of the coaching staff. Lunch is not included, so be sure to grab a bite beforehand.
Meet at Gate 1 of Camp Randall (click here for a map of Camp Randall). If you need parking, paid parking is available in Lot 17. Gates 2 and 3 will be open for access from Lot 17; walk through to Gate 1. You may also be able to find free street parking near the stadium. Lot 18 is closed for volleyball.
Dress Code: Badger gear or red and white encouraged
Formal Dinner
19 Aug, 2023, 5:00 pm @ Memorial Union Great Hall
800 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53715
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Join us for Formal Dinner at Memorial Union’s Great Hall. We are excited to welcome UW's legendary band director Mike Leckrone as our keynote speaker! There will be a cocktail hour onsite immediately beforehand and Babcock ice cream for dessert.
We will be taking a formal group photo at 5:15 pm at the Union—don't miss it! We encourage you to show up before then to mingle on the Terrace.
Dress Code: Black Tie
Note: Table assignments for Formal Dinner are indicated on the back of your name tag.
Sunday, 20 August, 2023
Farewell Brunch
20 Aug, 2023, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm @ Coopers Tavern
20 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703
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Wrap up your Convention experience with a farewell brunch on the square. The BVO will take over Coopers Tavern's second floor Bier Hall for a buffet-style meal from 10 am to 1 pm. Come and go as you please!
Dress Code: Come as you are! (Last night's tuxes and dresses welcome.)
Interactive Map of Convention Venues
Each of the official Convention venues are plotted on this map. Just click on your destination to generate directions to the venue.
You can also click this link to access a map with additional points of interest, including popular Madison hotels, activities, and landmarks: https://www.google.com/maps/bvoconvention2023.
WhatsApp & PhotoCircle Groups
Join the official Convention WhatsApp group! During Convention, you can use this group to:
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Ask questions about Convention logistics
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Coordinate rideshares or trips to Madison attractions during unscheduled breaks
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Receive updates in the event of last-minute changes (e.g., due to weather)
To join the WhatsApp group, first make sure you have the (free) WhatsApp app downloaded (Android and iOS download information available here).
Then, scan the QR code below or click this link to join our group!
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Join the official Convention PhotoCircle group! During Convention, you can use this group to:
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Share the photos you have taken
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See and download photos from other Vikings!​
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To join the PhotoCircle group, first make sure you have the (free) PhotoCircle app downloaded (Android and iOS download information available here).
Then, scan the QR code below or click this link to join our group!
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Suggested Activities
Throughout the weekend, there will be some unscheduled time for you to visit old favorite spots from your time in Madison or explore places that are new to you. The Convention 2023 Committee has compiled a list of some of our favorite free or low cost activities and places to visit. Click here to see the full list.
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If you're planning any extra activities, consider sending a message to the Convention WhatsApp group to see if other Vikings or plus ones would be interested in joining you!
Madison Photo Scavenger Hunt
Looking for fun, semi-guided way to see many of Madison's best sights? Hoping for some friendly competition at this year's convention? Join in on our photo scavenger hunt around Madison!
Paper scavenger hunt checklists will be available at the pre-registration event on Thursday. Items on the scavenger hunt list include things like...
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A picture with the Brittingham Rune Stone (1 point)
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A picture of a eam member(s) in Lake Mendota (1 point for hands or feet only, 5 points for full submersion)
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A team member on Abe Lincoln’s lap (1 point)
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A Viking’s name on a building or room (1 point)
Rules:
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Form a scavenger hunt group of 2-5 people.
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Over the course of Convention weekend, find as many of these Madison sights as possible; take a picture and check it off your list!
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At least one group member must be visible in each photo, and every group member must appear in at least one photo.
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Take the photos at any point during the weekend, beginning no earlier than the start of the pre-registration event (7:00 pm on 17 August 2023) and finishing no later than the start of the farewell brunch (10:00 am on 20 August 2023).
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Each item is worth one point unless otherwise noted.
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If, at the end of the weekend, you think your group may have the most points, send an email to convention2023@brittinghamvikings.org with the photos attached.
Full List of Convention Attendees
Rebecca Ahlin
Nils Apeland
Richard Apeland
David Arvold
Judith Arvold
Timothy Baardseth
Cherie Baardseth
Erik Bahri
Tyler Ballentine
David Barrett
Mary Bechtol
Madeleine Berner
Alyssa Birkeland
Kayla Blado
Grant Callow
Carol Callow
Oscar Carlsson
Cameron Casey
William Cohen
Jack Dallimore
Nathan DauSchmidt
Logan Dirkx
Erik Eisenmann
Vanessa Eisenmann
Klaus Ekelund
Henrik Eklund
Peter Englert
Marybeth Erickson
Justin Erickson
Line Falk Rasmussen
Kim Feldman
Richard Foltz
Gretchen Foltz
Matt Fox
Keith Franke
Zane Franke
Max Fries
​Lynn Friess
Magnus Gottås
Christopher Grengs
Anders Grönstedt
Anna Gustafson
Magnus Håkansson
Sofie Håkansson
Terah Hennick
Caroline Victoria Hindkjær
Juni Hjermann
Jennifer Holmberg
Pete Holmgren
Kristin Holmgren
Dustin Jacqmin
Jaclyn Vitela Jacqmin
Christian Kaczmarczyk
Debbie Kalscheur
Ted Kellner
Mary Kellner
Julia Kinsey Ballentine
Hillary Kirking Reilly
Lyla Kirkpatrick
Carrie Kirkpatrick
Carly Kirkpatrick
Peter Kling
Kennedy Kling
David Knox
Diane (Dedi) Knox
Cedric Kovacs-Johnson
Håkon Knudsen Toven
Beth Kubly
Otto Kukkonen
Luke Kurey
Andrea Kurey
Charlotte LaVigna
Linda Lehto
Noëmi Liebe
Matias Lindroos
Emily Ljungqvist
Anders Loken
Elliott Luckenbill
Alexandra Luckenbill
Emily Lukasek
Andrew Lukasek
Morten Lund Jensen
TJ Madsen
Eric Malamud
Becky Mantell
Caroline Matkom
Janice McFarland
Tessa Michaelson Schmidt
Sam Moore
Debbie Muchow
Maggie Mullen
Maggie Munts
David Nagel
Russell Nelson
Judy Nelson
Lars Nielsen
Candice Nielsen
Ryan Packer
Dr. Marie Packer
Kamika Patel
Sohum Patel
Peter Penegor
Kristian Pentti
Alexis Preedge
Andrei Prokurat
T.J. Pyzyk
Laura Rantala
Brent Reilly
Dominic Ricci
Robert Richlen
Ellen Robison
Jonathan Rockey
Rachel Roesslein
Aaron Rutkowski
Mairin Ryan
Nicole Rybeck Wolcott
Annina Salvén
Eric Shansby
Erlend Sierra
McCormick Sinclair
Jacob Sindberg
Cherise Sindberg
Ion Skillrud
Sarah Skillrud
Joe Snodgrass
Oliver Stavik
Ingrid Stokstad
Anna Strand
Emma Stutzman
Sydney Sua
Annika Sucksdorff
Nicolai Sundstein
Gabriel Suppes
Elle Taylor
Mike Taylor
Robert Taylor
Tapio Teppo
Regina Tollinchi
Tom Tongue
Claire Ullrich
Peter Ullrich
Axel Vanhala
Anthony Varda
Jane Varda
Eric von Walzel
Danielle Wendricks
Randy Westman
Christian Wik
Hannah Wikum
Jeff Wolcott
Josh Wolf
Digital Snaps Songbook
In addition to paper copies of the 2023 snaps songbook at each table during formal and informal dinner, you can access a digital version here. Skål!
