MEET OUR STAFF
SONS OF NORWAY FIFTH DISTRICT YOUTH DIRECTOR & CAMP CO-ADMINISTRATORS
A key resource from the Fifth District, our Youth Director oversees the operations of camp.
GEIR
Keir "Geir" Kristiansen has been a long time Masse Moro enthusiast. Geir is looking forward to working with a new leadership team to grow and develop the program. While at camp, he enjoys leading activities such as spydkasting (spear throwing) and allsang, as well as teaching Norwegian language. Outside of camp Geir works as an analytical chemist and has a passion for the outdoors!
OLVIN
Zach "Olvin" Garner belongs to the Circle City Sons of Norway Lodge in Indianapolis and has been coming to camp for more than two decades! First as a camper, then through various staff positions including Activities Director for the 2025 Session. Zach enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, and anything outdoors. His favorite camp activity is planning Kveldsprogrammer (evening programs) that immerse the campers in different parts of Norwegian culture and history.
CAMP DIRECTORS
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The Camp Directors stay on-site during the camp session, oversee counselor staff, and manage day-to-day camp programming!
DAGNY
Dagny is from Belleville, IL (near St. Louis, MO) and will graduate this May from the University of Kansas with degrees in Environmental Studies and Supply Chain Management. Dagny is so excited to see this round of campers make friends, learn, and immerse themselves in the fun that is camp! Rosemaling, silly skits, and spear throwing are some of her favorite parts of Masse Moro!
VIVIAN
Vivian is from Hudson, WI and is graduating, this summer, from the University of Minnesota with a degree in conservation biology. Vivian first came to Masse Moro in 2015 as a camper. 2026 will mark her 10th summer at camp, and 5th year on staff! Each year at camp, she looks forward to hiking down to the creek, speaking Norwegian, and baking tasty treats in bakeklasse with campers.
COUNSELORS, ACTIVITIES STAFF, and VOLUNTEERS
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Counselors and Activities staff stay onsite during the camp session, stay in cabins and run the programs and activities at camp.
MARTIN
Guest from Norway
Martin first visited Masse Morro in 2024 during his first trip to the Midwest and was impressed. Traveling around the Midwest made him understand Norway better. He is from Østfold, Norway, and he is currently studying international relations at the University of Oslo. He is excited to teach Norwegian and have masse moro (lots of fun) at camp this summer!
FREYA
Counselor
Freya is a college student from Belleville, IL (near St. Louis, MO) studying Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management. She came to Masse Moro as a camper when she was nine years old and has been apart of camp ever since. When she isn't studying, Freya loves working on costumes for theater and singing in her college's choir. Her favorite part of camp is the kveldsprogram (evening program). Freya is looking forward to making memories and singing around the bålplass with everyone this year!
Coming Soon!
Counselor
This could be you! Check out our staff applications!
Coming Soon!
Counselor
This could be you! Check out our staff applications!
Coming Soon!
Counselor
This could be you! Check out our staff applications!
Coming Soon!
Counselor
This could be you! Check out our staff applications!
Coming Soon!
Counselor
This could be you! Check out our staff applications!
Coming Soon!
Counselor
This could be you! Check out our staff applications!
JOHANNE
Rosemaling Instructor
Johanne has been the rosemaling instructor at Masse Moro since 2003. Rosemaling since her 20’s, she has taken many classes with Vesterheim Gold Medalists and even Norwegian rosemalers. In 2015-2017, she studied under Pam Rucinski, VGM the Gubrandsdal style of rosemaling through the Wisconsin Arts board apprenticeship program. She has traveled to Norway and Sweden with the Vesterheim folk art tours. In 2019 she was awarded a Fellowship through the American Scandinavian Foundation to study folk art painting in Sweden . She has also received over the years numerous awards for her rosemaling, including two Best of Shows at the Wisconsin State Rosemaling Association competition. She looks forward each year coming to Masse Moro to share her knowledge.
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Health Aide
Hi there! I'm Pat, your camp health aide at camp. With a background in emergency medical services as a registered nurse and paramedic, I'm here to ensure everyone stays healthy, happy, and safe throughout our adventure-packed summer. Looking forward to meeting you all and making this summer a fantastic experience!
SONS OF NORWAY DISTRICT 5 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Cheryl Wille-Schlesser, President
Jim Herman, Vice President
Darlene Arneson, Secretary
Corey Olson, Treasurer
Clara Solak, Sports and Recreation Director
LaVonne Wier, Publicity Director
Lucy Ghastin, Cultural Director
Lisa Rove-Williams, Youth Director
Connie Aiello, Foundation and At-Large Director
Scott Wegner, At-Large Director
Lisa Solak, At-Large Director
Bill Bultinck, At-Large Director
Duane Kittleson, International Director
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For more information about Sons of Norway Fifth District. Please visit their website at www.sonsofnorway5.com