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F A L L 2 0 1 4 SIBELIUS 150 JUBILEE By Marja Kaisla, Next year will be a Pianist and Chair, real Sibelius bonanza! Sibelius 150 In March the Seattle Jubilee Committee Symphony will perform all of his symphonies. e have a very The City of Buffalo Wexciting musical will host FinnFest year ahead of us. The USA in October, and entire world will be the Buffalo Symphony celebrating the 150th will perform works by anniversary of the birth Sibelius throughout the of Finnish composer festival. In Philadelphia , who was the Curtis Institute also the first patron of will co-host a Sibelius Finlandia Foundation vocal and chamber National! music evening. Finnish- American musicians Besides producing Elina Snellman-Lang, Sibelius events, FFN Katri Ervamaa and I has asked its 46 local will play chamber music chapters in 22 states concerts by Sibelius and Washington, D.C. and other Finnish to partner with local composers across the cultural organizations U.S. to present a variety of Sibelius-related events e even have pianist in 2015. This way we WRuusamari Teppo, can maximize exposure the great-granddaughter and bring awareness of Sibelius, performing of the great composer multiple times in and Finnish music and Oregon and Washington culture in general to American audiences as well as state with cellist Jussi Makkonen. And the list those with ancestry in Finland. goes on. To find a Sibelius event near you, go to the Sibelius 150 Jubilee calendar on the FFN website at o far we have nearly 40 events underway all FinlandiaFoundation.org. Looking forward to seeing Saround the United States, with more created you at the many Sibelius 150 Jubilee events! each week. They range from school concerts to a major orchestra devoting an entire month to Note: Deadline for FFN Sibelius 150 Jubilee symphonic works by Sibelius; commissioning grant applications is February 2, 2015. For more original music by a Finnish composer to producing information see page 9. an original play about the life of Sibelius. knowledgeable speakers from the Alexander Word from the President Institute attached to the University of . It In Search of the FFN Hyvät Ystävät: was very helpful for understanding what is going on in the immediate neighborhood of Finland. Performer of the Year s you see in ne of the most popular programs of Finlandia That event was preceded by two seminars on the our cover story, Foundation National is its Performer of the A occasion of the 75th anniversary of the infamous O we have been Year (POY), featuring live entertainment by an Molotov-Ribbentrop agreement, which was one of working hard on artist whose talent is related to Finnish and the main causes of the Winter War. Quite dramatic the Jean Sibelius Finnish-American culture. FFN selects and presentations described the situation in Finland, its 150th anniversary sponsors the POY, who commits to travel and immediate region and Europe at large, with Foreign program for 2015. The appear at events hosted by any of the 46 FFN Minister giving the “official” Finnish Sibelius 150 Jubilee chapters across the country. is important to view of the situation/events. The POY, who must reside in the U.S., will Finlandia Foundation, nother significant conference took place in receive a travel stipend of $7,000 to make at least as the composer Turku, organized by the John Morton Center A eight appearances during the 12-month period was the first FFN (JMC) attached to the University of Turku. JMC between September 1, 2015 and August 31, 2016. patron and his music began in 2014 and is focusing on North America A committee will review applications and select has always been and the United States in particular. It will gradually the POY early in 2015; postmark deadline for meaningful to us. develop and become a research institute and think applications is February 14, 2015. We will have updates tank comparable to the Alexander Institute. During on Sibelius 150 Jubilee activities at our website and the conference an advisory council was set up, ll types of solo entertainers are welcome to in our free, monthly E-newsletter; please sign up for chaired by Ambassador Jarmo Viinanen, former Aapply. While most POY have been vocalists it at our website: FinlandiaFoundation.org. Finnish U.N. Ambassador and chief of the cabinet and instrumental musicians, FFN will consider to the . I was asked to become any talent that appeals to a range of ages and is We have of course been active on many fronts, a member of the advisory council, representing consistent with the goals of FFN. including offering first class Lecturers (LOY) and Finlandia Foundation, and to attend my first Performers (POY) of the Year to FFN chapters. meeting in Turku in early December. The POY must be nominated by an FFN chapter or Applications are now being accepted for the next other Finnish-American organization, or an FFN POY as well as our grants and scholarships; see the A general observation from my stay in Finland: for trustee. An artist may not self-nominate. If not FFN to be known and heard it is absolutely essential selected an artist may apply again, but a POY may stories in this issue. Current POY Olli Hirvonen has several appearances lined up that we are active in social media. The traditional serve only once. at FFN chapters; see the schedule at FinlandiaFoundation.org. ast year the bipartisan Friends of Finland ways of communicating through TV, radio and The jazz guitarist is available for POY appearances through print media are becoming obsolete. Many are aware Find POY guidelines and the list of 46 FFN LU.S. Congressional Caucus was founded to August 2015. Information is on the FFN website or contact Satu chapters, trustees and information about FFN at: strengthen the ties between the U.S. and Finland of this, but for me it was a revelation. The first Mikkola at [email protected]. and serve as a forum for dialog between the question that came up when talking about FFN was, FinlandiaFoundation.org. governments. Recently at the Finnish Embassy I “Are you on Facebook and Twitter?” (We are.) I felt met one of the Caucus Co-Chairs, Congressman a bit behind the times; perhaps not surprising for Dan Benishek of Michigan, and spoke with him somebody born at the time of the Winter War. about Finlandia Foundation. FFN will remain in Expat Parliament Session Schedule of the 2015 session: communication with the 30-plus caucus members. Wishing you the best for the Christmas Season and winter ahead! Set for May ’15 in Helsinki • February 22 Registration deadline for I was fortunate to spend time in Finland this participating organizations summer and attend several interesting events. By Satu Mikkola, FFN Trustee and FEP Delegate • February 22 Deadline for submission of initiatives. A seminar at the end of August in connection Ossi Rahkonen Each member organization is entitled to submit with FinnFest Helsinki focused on Russia, with President he eighth session of the Finnish Expatriate initiatives to the parliamentary session TParliament (Ulkosuomalaisparlamentti) will be held at the University of Helsinki Friday-Saturday, • April 10 Names of the participants and FFN BOARD Richard Ahola Satu Mikkola George Sundquist Mailing address: committee choices to be submitted to Suomi- [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] P.O. Box 92046 May 22-23, 2015. PRESIDENT Dundee, NY Poulsbo, WA Redwood City, CA Seura, the Secretariat of FEP at: suomi-seura.fi. Ossi Rahkonen Pasadena, CA 91109-2046 [email protected] Dennis M. Anderson Betsey Norgard Paul Suomala 626.795.2081 All Finnish expatriate organizations can participate • May 21 Regional meeting; Region USA and McLean, VA [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] in the work of the FEP. New member associations are Moorhead, MN Latin America VICE PRESIDENT Rochester, MN Bovey, MN Finlandia Foundation.org welcome to join and attend the session by ratifying Paul O. Halme Janet Arvonen Kniffin Jon Saari Päivi Anneli Tetri the FEP bylaws. The information and ratification • May 22-23 Parliamentary Session [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] The newsletter is produced Solvang, CA Simsbury, CT Marquette, MI St. Louis, MO twice yearly by the FFN forms are available at the FEP website: usp.fi. For additional information contact FEP Regional TREASURER Marja Kaisla Tarja Silverman Hanna Wagner Communications Committee: Speaker Marita Cauthen ([email protected]) or Dirk Schulbach [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Jacqueline Harjula, chair; very member organization that has ratified the Alternate FEP Speaker, Region USA and Latin dschulbach@comcast. Philadelphia, PA Greystone, NY Washington, D.C. Janet Kniffin, Betsey bylaws of the FEP is entitled to send a net E America Satu Mikkola ([email protected]). Portland, OR Peter Mäkilä Anita Häkkilä Smiley Contact Finlandia Norgard, Tarja Silverman representative to the parliament. Currently 521 [email protected] [email protected] Foundation National: Finnish expatriate organizations in 37 countries are SECRETARY Lake Worth, FL Preston, CT Editing and production by For more information: usp.fi. Jacqueline Harjula Maria Kizirian, Assistant to members of the FEP. There are no financial [email protected] the Board of Trustees Kath Usitalo Thomaston, ME [email protected] responsibilities or privileges in membership. 2 3 ith Finnish Partner Organizations, a new Salolampi Broadens Wprogram this year, the Salolampi Foundation FINDING THEIR FINNISHNESS offered reduced tuition and a scholarship of up to Programs, Audience $150, matching a scholarship from a partner By Betsey Norgard, FFN Trustee organization. The Finlandia Foundation-Twin Cities (Minnesota) and Finnish Americans and Friends alolampi Language Village has traditionally (Hibbing, Minnesota) chapters each sponsored Sbeen a place for Finnish-American children to students in this program. learn about and have fun with Finnish language and culture. Finlandia Foundation National offers Salolampi will offer scholarships again in 2015; scholarships and travel grants to assist young people for details go to salolampi.org. who want to experience this unique camp on Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji, Minnesota (see article below).

But as Salolampi nears 40 years, it has expanded its audiences and programs to other groups, such as adults, dual citizens, immigrants and friends who are interested in Finnish culture and will be able to take advantage of 16 different programs Anita rides in a cart with her Finnish host family in 1956. That six-month visit helped spark her lifelong interest in Finland. and learning experiences, as explained in the fall nita Häkkilä was a teenaged 4-H delegate from expert local tour guides and coach driver, for aidng Salolammen Sanomat newsletter. ACanterbury, Connecticut when she made her the success of her trips. Because the routes and This year, 83 villagers from 13 states attended first trip to Finland in 1956. For six memorable sights vary each year, Anita has repeat guests like one-week, two-week, four-week and family-week months she connected with family and was Carole Krutsch of Bloomington, Minnesota, who just sessions, and day camps at the language village. In immersed in her heritage. It was such a meaningful took her second Smiley tour. Carole has connected addition, Family Fun Weeks, Spring and Fall Adult time for Anita that she eventually found a way to with cousins in Finland and cherished the chance Weeks, and work weekends brought many more Architecture, food, activities and sauna are authentic to Finland help others to discover their Finnishness. to walk on her grandfather’s family farm. people there throughout the year. at Salolampi Language Village near Bemidji, Minnesota. In July 2014 Anita Häkkilä Smiley, accompanied Young Dawson Hartman of Ann Arbor, Michigan, by her husband Jack Smiley, conducted her 20th savored a swim in a lake above the Arctic Circle. Smiley Group tour to The 12-year-old, traveling Finland. More than 500 with his mom and FFN Offers Salolampi “It is odd but refreshing to have kids people have taken her grandfather, gained a my own age who I can practice my tours, and while some new appreciation for his Funds, Travel Grants guests have no Finnish heritage. He asks, “How Finnish with, which is something very tudents from Florida and Massachusetts received roots, most claim a many families have such scholarships and travel grants from Finlandia exclusive to Salolampi, indeed.” connection to the country. a great opportunity to S Foundation National to assist with their 2014 share in discovering what Sofia Laskorski, 2014 FFN scholarship recipient summertime experience at Salolampi Language Anita’s two-week a great honor it is to be a Village. The funds complemented scholarships FFN travel grants assist students from beyond the explorations take Finn?” the visitors from the awarded by Finlandia Foundation Florida and Upper Midwest with transportation costs to and from countryside to cities, nita is always moved Finlandia Foundation Boston, as well as the new the camp near Bemidji, Minnesota. farms to museums, lakes by the comments Salolampi Finnish Partner Organization program. A FFN awards scholarships of $300 per youth to those to islands. Along the at the trip’s traditional who receive matching (or greater) funds from FFN way the 35 motorcoach closing dinner when, chapters. Students who live outside of Minnesota, travelers meet local people she says, “Each Wisconsin, Iowa and North and South Dakota may and explore Finnish food, Left: Anita and her husband Jack Smiley on one of their group member has an also receive a maximum of $500 from FFN to help beverages and activities many trips to Finland. opportunity to reflect on with travel expenses. for an experience that, Right: The 2014 tour visited with Skolt Sami in the village what significance the of Nellim, near the Russian border. Anita says, “is truly an tour had for them. Many Chapters must submit their 2015 Salolampi immersion into life as it is lived and enjoyed by heart-warming stories show an appreciation for nominees to the FFN office by February 28, 2015. the Finnish people.” having connected more deeply with Finnish roots For details go to FinlandiaFoundation.org. and for developing an appreciation of their Finnish his summer’s 20th anniversary tour attracted heritage.” alolampi tuition in 2015 begins at $915 for the Tmedia attention, and Anita’s story was featured Sone-week session before discounts, incentives in the Turun Sanomat, Helsingin Sanomat, Amerikan Anita Häkkilä Smiley is immediate past president of and scholarships are applied. Uutiset and Finnish American Reporter. Finlandia Foundation National and a current trustee on its board. For information about Salolampi Language Village Anita credits the Finnish travel agent she works and additional scholarships phone 800.222.4750 or with in developing the itineraries, as well as the go to salolampi.org. 4 5 Soiva 2014 Sets Record Music Camp Tuition Remains Same for 2015 By Dennis M. Anderson, FFN Trustee and Soiva nce again, Camp Administrator OFinlandia Foundation National oiva International Music Camp 2014, held June is happy to announce S21-29 on the main campus of Concordia College that there will be no in Moorhead, Minnesota, was a resounding success! increase in tuition for Sponsored by FFN with support from Concordia Soiva International College, the annual camp offers cultural exchange, Music Camp 2015, music education and fun for instrumental students set for Saturday, age 11 through 12th grade from across the United June 20-Sunday, States and Finland. June 28 at Concordia At Finn Fest in Frederick, South Dakota, children create their College in Moorhead, From introductions to finales, compositions and own “story line” inspired by the Lecturer of the Year program. Minnesota. improvisations to public performances, the 2014 Soiva class was the largest since the program began The annual camp was Yoopera! Travels the U.S. in 2008. Of the 35 students, 16 were from Finland founded in 2008 and By Suzanne Jurva, Lecturer of the Year and 19 from the U.S., with 10 who returned from the welcomes American previous year and two who have attended Soiva all and Finnish youths uring 2014, Erin Smith and I, as FFN Lecturer three years that it’s been held at Concordia. Music age 11 through grade Dof the Year, presented the documentary film instructors numbered nine, with four teachers from 12 who study violin, Yoopera! to 12 Finlandia Foundation-affiliated Finland and five from Concordia College. viola, cello, bass, organizations across the country. I’ve made many piano, clarinet, flute great connections and had the opportunity to Both Concordia and saxophone. show the film to my parents’ Finnish-American College President Students also Students and instructors from the U.S. and Finland make music and enjoy a special cultural exchange each June at Soiva International Music Camp at Concordia College in Moorhead, organization near where I grew up in Farmington Dr. William J. Craft learn improvisation Minnesota. The 2014 class is shown at the Stave Church where they perform at the close of camp. Hills, Michigan. I met with and Finnish- and Department techniques and Americans in Florida, San Francisco, Atlanta, of Music Chair Dr. composition from instructors from the U.S. and Finland. They conclude the week with performances at the Massachusetts and Arizona. Erin has been John N. Roberts annual Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival in Moorhead. welcomed as an “honorary Finn” by the kind people expressed support of North and South Dakota, Upstate New York and for Soiva Music he cost is $650 for registrations made by April 1, 2015, and rises to $750 per student after that date. Seattle, and Marquette and Coopersville, Michigan. Camp. They observed TThe fee includes instruction, the use of campus music hall facilities and computer lab, dormitory lodging, an innovative meals and supervised social activities such as pool and pizza parties. At every venue we found people eager to learn improvisation class about the production of Rockland the Opera and under the direction FFN offers travel grants of up to $500 for students who live beyond the Upper Midwest (Minnesota, the Finnish-American history that inspired it. of Markus Fagerudd, Wisconsin, Iowa and North and South Dakota). We’ve heard from many people about their own the improv and Finnish music instructor Markus To learn more about Soiva International Music Camp contact Soiva Administrator Dennis Anderson family history and immigrant stories. Across composition teacher Fagerudd’s methods for teaching (e-mail [email protected] or phone 218.251.0164). Find information and registration form at: the country, we discovered people who had some from Finland. improvisation and composition FinlandiaFoundation.org. connection to the Finnish community in Michigan’s are a hit with Soiva campers. Upper Peninsula. In June, we launched the his year four Yoopera! website (yooperadoc.com) and have been Tstudents from outside of the Upper Midwest--- from Georgia, California, and Oregon--- received encouraging Finnish-Americans to contribute their Soiva continued from page 6 (clarinet). In addition to Hanne Lund and Markus travel grants to attend Soiva Camp. We urge FFN stories to the new online “Story Line Project,” a Several students wrote compositions and performed Fagerudd, instructors from Finland were Ritva chapters to encourage students of chamber music continuation of Mary (Biekola) Wright’s community them for the webcast concert on Sunday, June 29. Koistinen (piano) and Heli Talvitie (flute). art project documented in the film. from around the country to complete a Soiva Camp We were thrilled to hear from students who registration form (go to FinlandiaFoundation.org) confided that music has been a powerful healing Find their bios and more information about Soiva t has been a wonderful and educational and apply for a travel grant of up to $500 medium for personal issues. The American-Finnish online: FinlandiaFoundation.org. Iexperience to share the film and the story of the per student. cultural exchange is a core part of the experience. incredible efforts of Finnish-Americans like John Kiltinen, Andy Hill and Mary Wright, as well as to The success of Soiva Music Camp is due first and pecial thanks to Concordia College and the foremost to the students. Enthusiastic, cooperative, “Soiva brings together young people share the work of Finnish composer Jukka Linkola SOffice of Summer Programs for hosting Soiva and Finnish librettist Jussi Tapola. Most of all, we well mannered and dedicated to improving their Camp. Coordinators Deb Harris of Concordia (flute from two cultures under the auspices have enjoyed the chance to inspire others to tell performance skills, they also knew how to have fun instructor) and Hanne Lund (violin) from Finland their own stories and to create their own unique in the process. They achieved success through hard did an outstanding job of bringing our students of music, which is the international community celebrations. work and are to be complimented for quickly together and facilitating their success stories. language. There is no better way to learning their music and performing four concerts Note: For more information or to book the LOY at the Scandinavian Festival at week’s end. Also sharing their teaching talents from Concordia accomplish this.” Yoopera! program go to: FinlandiaFoundation.org were Russ Peterson (saxophone), Jane Capistran continued on page 7 (violin), Jay Hershberger (piano) and Leigh Wakefield George Sundquist, FFN Trustee 6 7 Finnish Artists Create Sibelius Book and CD Set Sibelius Grant Application

new book for young people Deadline is February 2 A about Finnish composer inlandia Foundation National is encouraging its Jean Sibelius and his music is Fchapters and other organizations to plan events due to be released in January or projects for 2015 in recognition of the 150th 2015. Melody Forest is written anniversary of the birth of Finnish composer and richly illustrated by Finnish Jean Sibelius. artist Katri Kirkkopelto, and The Sibelius 150 grant application and more Some funds are available from FFN to support accompanied by a CD of Sibelius information is online at FinlandiaFoundation.org. Sibelius programs sponsored by FFN chapters, music recorded by Finnish Deadline for Sibelius 150 Jubilee grant applications ranging from concerts and lectures to children’s cellist Jussi Makkonen and is February 2, 2015. pianist Nazig Azezian. programs. FFN expects programming to fill the Sibelius 150 Jubilee calendar at least through Contact Sibelius 150 Jubilee Committee Chair The award-winning illustrator December 8, the composer’s date of birth. Marja Kaisla with questions: [email protected]. specializes in educational materials and children’s books.

The cellist has performed works by Sibelius at some 700 concerts before more than 225,000 children in schools across Finland. In 2015 he, along with pianist Ruusamari Teppo, will travel to schools in Washington and Oregon as part of the Sibelius 150 Jubilee.

ussi and Ruusamari, who is a great-granddaughter of Jean Sibelius, will also participate in the Seattle JSymphony Sibelius Festival in March 2015, as well as public Sibelius concerts elsewhere in Washington and Oregon.

For performance details see the Sibelius 150 Jubilee calendar at the FFN website: FinlandiaFoundation.org.

The Seattle Symphony performs all seven Sibelius symphonies in March 2015. Photo by Ben Van Houten

See the Sibelius 150 Jubileee calendar, which is Seattle Orchestra Presents updated as information becomes available, at the All Sibelius Symphonies FFN website: FinlandiaFoundation.org. he sound of Sibelius will fill the air in Seattle as John Davis serves as president of the five-member Tthe city’s orchestra performs a series of concerts Appreciating Sibelius committee behind Sibelius One, and Andrew from March 12 through March 28, 2015 in the ust in time for the 150th anniversary of the birth Barnett, Sibelius scholar and author of the book Sibelius 150 Jubilee year. of Finland’s most famous composer, Sibelius Sibelius, is general manager. The goal of Sibelius J Thomas Dausgaard will conduct the Seattle One has emerged to “advance, improve, develop and One, he states, “is to become a significant and Symphony in all seven of the Sibelius symphonies, maintain public education in and appreciation of the trusted resource for fans, students and scholars as well as the beloved Finlandia. The March 13 life and work of Jean Sibelius...and is committed to and to provide something of interest to all our program, “Untuxed: Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2,” encouraging and supporting young people in their members and visitors.” includes past FFN Performer of the Year Maria discovery and appreciation of Sibelius’ music.” lans include publication of a magazine, building Mannisto. Orchestra members perform Sibelius Founded in September 2014, the non-profit Pthe content on the website, organizing Sibelius chamber works on Sunday, March 15, and on the organization is based in the United Kingdom and its concerts and offering discounts at events including following weekend Pekka Kuusisto is the featured website is in English. Much of the site is accessible the International Sibelius Festival in Lahti, Finland artist in Sibelius’ Violin Concerto in D minor. to the public, but there is a password-protected each September. The Seattle Symphony program is the most area for dues-paying members that promises to be For more information: sibeliusone.com. extensive of the many Sibelius concerts or a resource for interesting Sibelius-related material performances by orchestras across the U.S. in 2015. Pekka Kuusisto, featured in Sibelius’ Violin Concerto in D minor and perks. with the Seattle Symphony in March 2015. 8 9 I was asked to give a brief speech about Sibelius aura Laaksonen, who produces the Nordic Finnish Networking in LA year events, and encouraged the attendees to LGenre Invasion, a marketing, distribution, By Maria Kizirian, FFN Pasadena Office participate. In addition to Finland’s classical and collaboration platform for Nordic Genre film contributions, the Sibelius 150 Jubilee is an producers, helped form this group with producer he Los Angeles area has seen a remarkable opportunity to celebrate Finland’s broad and rich Janne Tamminen. Both Laura and Janne received Tincrease in popularity as Finns are moving to musical tradition and talent. I mentioned the rock FFN funding in 2014: Janne, for editing his the area for a number of different fields of interest. aspect of Finnish music, including the upcoming documentary film about Finnish Heavy Metal While the majority come for the entertainment U.S. tours by Finland’s Heavy Metal superstars bands; Laura to speak about Finnish Heavy Metal industry, with tech and other businesses Los and in spring 2015. music at the South by Southwest 2014 Festival Angeles is becoming the “place to be.” in Austin, Texas. FINNETLA More importantly, the local Finns have been innish Network in Los Angeles (FinnetLA), AMERICAN FILM MARKET steadily coming together in ways to support each Fspearheaded by businesswoman Kielo Stevenson inland was represented at the American Film other in our various fields of expertise, and to offer and filmmaker Janne Tamminen, has gained FMarket (AFM), the premiere film industry assistance and promote our services/abilities. I’ve popularity and influence in a short amount of time. convention in Los Angeles, at two events: become involved with several of the initiatives, FinnetLA, with the slogan “Finn It to Win It,” holds representing Finlandia Foundation National and monthly mixers in Santa Monica. • The Finnish Film Foundation and FAVEX (Finnish making comments on its behalf as appropriate. Film and Audiovisual Export), with various Finnish Finland’s Ismo Leikola is the Funniest Person in the World. EUPHORIA FILM FESTIVAL companies as well as the Consulate General in Los Consul General Juha “JP” Markkanen has been Angeles, organized the “Fresh Nordic Winds” evening particularly vocal about his support for combining he consulates November 9 at the American Film Market. efforts. Thus the Finnish government’s arm in Tof 13 European Finn is World’s Los Angeles, the Consulate General, and FFN, the Union nations, The films represented wereConcrete Night, Finland’s Funniest Person largest Finnish-American private organization, have including Finland, official submission for Foreign Language Film at united in some efforts for the betterment of Finns in arranged this the 87th Academy Awards® as well as the Golden By Maria Kizirian, FFN Pasadena office the area. Given that LA is the world’s epicenter for September 19- Globes, European Film Awards and Nordic Council entertainment, the majority of Finnish high profile 24 event, with Film Prize; Iron Sky: The Coming Race, about a innish comedian Ismo Leikola is the Funniest events in the region are related to entertainment. films from all 13 dinosaur army from the Center of the Earth, led by Person in the World, as determined in a contest F nations screened. Adolf Hitler; and Bodom, a deadly tale about what presented by the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles. Following are brief descriptions of recent events The Finnish entry happens when some girls decide to rewrite history. The winner was named in October at the Tropicana at which I’ve had an opportunity to attend and was Sel8nne, a Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The competition was introduce or raise the visibility of Finlandia documentary • Nordic Genre Invasion (NGI) held a very well- streamed over the Internet and may still be seen Foundation National. on the life of ice attended event at the AFM. Several films from online at laughfactory.com. hockey legend various were introduced and the SIBELIUS 150 JUBILEE YEAR directors interviewed regarding their work and Ismo won the hearts and minds of judges and voters Teemu Selanne. he Sibelius 150 Jubilee in 2015 is an important collaboration with other Nordic film producers. alike. His tally of 158,945 votes in the online contest Teemu and his initiative for FFN, which is supporting events The main film launched by NGI is the sequel to far outpaced the 59,213 received by second place T wife Sirpa were in recognizing the anniversary of the composer’s birth the popular Finnish sci-fi filmIron Sky, which is recipient, Saad Haroon of Pakistan. attendance, and with grants allocated through the 46 FFN chapters Teemu participated now in production and largely funded through As a guest at the semi-finals in Los Angeles, I can across the U.S. in a Q & A after the screening. Organizers hope to crowdfunding. Director Timo Vuorensola and attest to Ismo’s comedic talent. A stand-out hit joke make EUphoria Film Festival an annual event. producer Tero Kaukomaa, joined briefly by star from his performance: “Countries don’t owe money Stephanie Paul, were interviewed about the film. to each other, countries owe money to banks. If the THE HOLLYWOOD FOREIGN PRESS - t the American Film Market I had an opportunity countries owe money to banks how stupid are the GOLDEN GLOBES to speak with Merja Salonen of Tekes, the countries to pay. Like, the country has an army. The A ollywood Foreign Press Member Kirpi Uimonen Finnish agency for funding innovation. “Tekes is an bank has four cashiers and a cleaning lady.” Hfacilitated a screening of two Finnish films active member of Team Finland, networking with for Golden Globes consideration: Concrete Night Iranian-born Laugh Factory owner Jamie Masada local Finns who have experience in the great and (Betoniyö) by Pirjo Honkasalo, and The Grump exciting Californian market,” she explained. hopes this new competition can show the world that (Mielensäpahoittaja) by Dome Karukoski. They were if people from different countries laugh together shown in Beverly Hills on October 19 for Hollywood “We have an office in Palo Alto, where the goal they can set aside other differences. Foreign Press Association (HFPA) members. is to further Finnish companies and research smo won a grand prize of $10,000 and a national Esa-Pekka Salonen (second from left) and his wife Jane (right) organizations networking with Americans. In with hosts Tuula and Juha Markkanen. CREATIVE INDUSTRIES OF Icomedy tour in 2015. As plans for his tour Silicon Valley, we are developing technologies, but develop I will inform FFN chapters of his schedule A Sibelius 150 year anniversary launch event for LOS ANGELES I am more inspired personally by Los Angeles, to help bolster attendance at his shows and rally LA was held on Wednesday, October 29 at the irpi Uimonen, of the Hollywood Foreign Press, because here we are developing the most interesting support for the Finn who is the Funniest Person Bel Air home of Tuula and Consul General Juha Khosted a large party at the home of Barry and entertainment content with various technologies. in the World. Markkanen. The talented Olli Soikkeli jazz band Paivi Hacker to encourage Creative Industries of Los We are working closely with the Los Angeles performed for an audience that included Finlandia Angeles, which was founded to bring Finnish-based Consulate General that is strongly furthering For more on the comedian: ismoleikola.com. Foundation Patron, conductor/composer Esa-Pekka entertainment professionals together. business opportunities in California.” Salonen, and numerous other special guests. 10 11 Ruby Jubilee for LAFF “Say Juusto!” for he Los Angeles Finlandia Foundation (LAFF) Joulupukki at ScanFair Tcelebrated its Ruby Jubilee on Sunday, October 26, marking 40 years of continuous service to the ids of all ages line up for a photo with Finnish-American community of Los Angeles. KJoulupukki and Mrs. Claus at ScanFair, the annual Nordic Christmas event at the Veterans Members and friends of the organization gathered Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon. The in warm camaraderie at the Sportsmen’s Lodge in Finlandia Foundation Columbia-Pacific Chapter Studio City, and honored community stalwart Dr. hosts the popular photo with Santa opportunity, Howard K. Rockstad for his decades of and also sells traditional foods---Karjalanpaisti volunteerism. Consul General Juha Markkanen (Karelian hot pot), riisipuuro (rice pudding) and spoke at the luncheon where the musical talents herring with potatoes---at the FFCPC booth. of Kriss Larson and his Gammaldans Band were Consul General Juha Markkanen and his wife Tuula (center) showcased and funds were raised to fuel the LAFF flanked by LAFF Co-Presidents Valerie Jokela and Larry The 30th annual ScanFair, December 6-7, coincides scholarship program. Soronen at the chapter’s 40th anniversary luncheon. with the date that Finland declared independence from Russia: December 6, 1917. FFCPC Past President Seppo Saarinen will make a brief Visitors to ScanFair say juusto (cheese) for photos with presentation about Finnish Independence Day. Joulupukki and joulumuori (Mrs. Claus). Olli Wows in Washington By Tapio Holma, study and exploration in the book Finns in FFSC Immediate Past President the United States: A History of Settlement, Dissent, he Finlandia Foundation Suomi Chapter jazz and Integration. concert featuring Olli Hirvonen, FFN Performer T John Bodnar of the Department of History at of the Year, was a great success. Not only did we Indiana University calls it “the definitive book on have members from Bellingham, Mt. Vernon, Seattle the Finnish experience in America.” and Vancouver attending, but also as a surprise guests from Espoo, Helsinki and Vantaa, Finland dited by Auvo Kostiainen, a professor at the showed up at the September 17 event at Boundary EUniversity of Turku in Finland, it includes Bay Brewery Beer Garden. contributions by many scholars such as Jon Saari, FFN trustee and author of the FFN history book Olli’s trio was changed at the last minute to include Black Ties and Miners’ Boots. local musicians, who performed beautifully. Mark The Finnish Center is located in a northwest suburb of Hunter, a bassist and a drummer, and Julian Michigan State University Press published Finns Detroit. The vertical rock between the flag poles is from MacDoughan, both from Bellingham, admired Olli’s in the United States in March 2014; the 352-page Hanko Harbor in Finland. arrangements. Many local professional musicians paperback is available at msupress.org and other applauded the young fellow with such skill in online book sources. handling the guitar. I am sure we are going to hear Cultural Center Turns 40 more from Olli in the future. n September 21, 1974, members of the Finnish OCenter Association (FCA) gathered for the uring the performance the folks enjoyed Finlandia dedication of their newly constructed Cultural DFinnish meatballs and salmon delicacies, Foundation® Center in Farmington Hills, Michigan. This fall, specifically cured for the evening. Olli was able to 40 years to the day, members celebrated the take in some local sights on his brief trip. National anniversary of the hall in suburban Detroit. Inspiring, celebrating and connecting the Finnish-American community since 1953. It is wonderful that Finlandia Foundation National Among the guests was FCA charter member Fritz has been able to secure talented artists such as Olli Congratulations to these chapters on their significant milestones in 2014! Putkela who, at age 97, traveled from Virginia for and (previous POY) Marja Kaisla. Many thanks to the festivities. our trustees for selecting these POY. 60TH ANNIVERSARIES: Finlandia Foundation Florida Chapter Architect Eino Kainlauri, who emigrated from Finlandia Foundation New York Metropolitan Chapter Finland in 1947 to study architecture at the 40TH ANNIVERSARIES: University of Michigan, designed the building. It Finlandia Foundation Baltimore Area Chapter Finlandia Foundation Los Angeles Chapter sits on about four acres, and has been expanded Finns in the United States and remodeled over the years. The Center is now innish immigrants to the U.S. prior to World FinlandiaFoundation.org approximately 14,000 square feet and features a FWar II numbered only about 350,000, but their main hall, lounge, library, gift shop, woodshop history and impact on this country are worthy of and gardens. The FCA, founded in 1966, became Olli Hirvonen is available for appearances as POY through affiliated as an FFN chapter in 2004. August 2015. 12 13 FFN CHAPTERS CELEBRATE 60TH ANNIVERSARIES

Another honored guest, the Consul General, Big Party in the Big Apple Ambassador Jukka Pietikäinen of the Finnish Consulate, spoke as well, wishing the Foundation By Tarja Tuppurainen many more happy and prosperous years to come. New York Chapter Board Member

inlandia Foundation New York Metropolitan FChapter had a blast of a party on September 25 in celebration of the chapter’s 60th anniversary. The birthday festivity was held at the Manhattan Club above Rosie O’Grady’s on Seventh Avenue near New York City’s theater district. Cocktails and deluxe hors d’oeuvres were served, followed by a sumptuous buffet dinner.

One of the most popular pop singers in Finland, Paula Koivuniemi, honored the event with her gracious presence. She is the recipient of this year’s Arts and Letters Award. In return, Paula gave a beautiful performance of her best songs, accompanied by the internationally known Finnish conductor Mikko Franck on piano.

The FFN Board of Directors held its fall meeting in the Lake Worth area to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the hapter President Eero Kilpi gave a speech Singer Paula Koivuniemi, accompanied by Mikko Franck, added FF Florida Chapter. From left: Maria Kizirian, assistant to the Board of Trustees, and Trustees Päivi Tetri, Satu Mikkola, Clooking back to the beginnings of New York’s pizazz to the Finlandia Foundation New York Metropolitan Peter Mäkilä, Anita Häkkilä Smiley (immediate past president), Tarja Silverman, Ossi Rahkonen (president), George Sundquist, Finlandia Foundation Chapter, inspiring the party Chapter’s 60th anniversary party. Photo by Tarja Tuppurainen Richard Ahola, Jon Saari, Marja Kaisla, Dennis Anderson, Hanna Wagner, Betsey Norgard, Paul Halme (vice president) attendees to sing “Happy Birthday” in unison. and Jacqueline Harjula (secretary). he meeting was timed to coincide with FFN Board Meets in FLA Tthe 60th anniversary celebration of the FF Florida Chapter. inlandia Foundation National trustees headed to Fthe Sunshine State November 14-15 for their fall board meeting, but there was little time to enjoy the sunny skies just outside of the meeting room.

The order of business included individual committee meetings and discussion of programs including Performer and Lecturer of the Year, grants and scholarships, Soiva Music Camp, fundraising to support those efforts, chapter development and activities and FFN communications and operations. The board also received an update on the Sibelius 150 Jubilee, a special effort for the year 2015.

FFFC President Kaarina Langeland and FFN President Ossi Rahkonen (second and third from right) visit with Gala guests.

Finnish Deputy Consul General Anny Yletyinen, left, chats with Manninen and operatic tenor Raimo Sirkiä. Later, actress Taina Elg during the FF Florida Chapter’s 60th A Floridian Night Raimo performed songs in Finnish and English. Anniversary Gala. he tropical sound of a steel drum welcomed FFC President Kaarina Langeland graciously FFFC board members and friends welcomed FFN nearly 200 guests to a gala evening of dining T welcomed the capacity crowd, and FFN trustees at a reception on Friday evening and at and dancing in honor of Finlandia Foundation F President Ossi Rahkonen offered congratulations Saturday’s Gala (see page 15). A Sunday matinee Florida Chapter’s 60th anniversary, on November 15 on behalf of the national organization. FFN Trustee at Suomi Talo (Finland House) in Lantana featured at the Atlantis Country Club near Lake Worth. and Honorary Consul of Finland Peter Mäkilä former Performer of the Year (and current FFN introduced Deputy Consul General Anny Yletyinen, FFN President Ossi Rahkonen (left) and Vice President Paul board member) pianist Marja Kaisla, and the The annual fundraiser, which supports FFFC who brought greetings from the New York City office. Halme (right) meet Finlandia Foundation Florida Chapter legendary Finnish-American actress Taina Elg. scholarships and other programs, opened with the members at a reception during the FFN board meeting. U.S. and Finnish national anthems sung by Mikko 14 15 Salolampi” camp for children hosted by Salolampi FFN at FinnFest USA 2014 Foundation and Concordia Language Villages. FFN Apply Now for FFN Grants also supported a chamber orchestra concert that By Kath Usitalo, FFN Communications Manager featured music by Jean Sibelius, Olli Kortekangas and Scholarships and , conducted by Craig ach year Finlandia Foundation National Randal Johnson. Esupports Finnish-American projects and encourages academic studies through its grant and lthough Maria and I were not able to attend any scholarship programs. In 2014 a record number of the many FinnFest lectures, presentations or A of applications poured in from fine, qualified tours, from our posts at the booth we enjoyed good candidates in the United States and Finland. music performed in the Tori hall. During breaks we were able to browse the array of imports, art, Application deadlines in 2015 are January 15 for handcrafted and fun items, books and interesting grants and February 2 for scholarships. For more materials at the Tori. information and applications: FinlandiaFoundation.org. Mark your calendar now for FinnFest USA 2015, which will be held in Buffalo, New York, October GRANTS A grant from FFN helped radio host Seth Boustead (right) 8-12. It coincides with the 75th anniversary of the Richard Ahola, Trustee and Committee Chair and producer Jesse McQuarters travel to Finland to create a city’s Kleinhans Music Hall, which was designed two-part program about the country’s contemporary classical by Eliel and Eero Saarinen. For information about on-profit projects related to Finnish and music for the WFMT radio show “Relevant Tones.” FinnFest USA: finnfestusa.org. NFinnish-American culture are eligible for grant Here they pause at the Sibelius Monument in Helsinki. monies. In 2014 FFN supported over 40 projects, Listen to the shows online at: http://blogs.wfmt.com/ Find more FinnFest USA 2014 photos from FFN at: from books, music, art, theater and historic relevanttones/2014/08/30/in-the-field-finland-part-i/ FinlandiaFoundation.org. preservation to festivals and a documentary, Finnish • Special consideration is given to projects endorsed Heavy Metal Music in the U.S.A. or sponsored by an FFN chapter. Application deadline: January 15, 2015 • Salaries for project staff or employees are not allowable. FFN awards grants for non-profit cultural projects • Applications and support materials must be sent of local or national significance. to the Finlandia Foundation National office and • Projects should benefit the general public, not only postmarked by January 15, 2015. the sponsor or sponsoring organization. SCHOLARSHIPS • Grants should show evidence or testimony of high Hanna Wagner, Trustee and Committee Chair cultural, educational, artistic or scientific merit. Grants are limited to a maximum of $5,000 per he 21 scholarship recipients in 2014 included ne of the joys of FinnFest USA, held each year award. TAmerican, Finnish and dual citizen Finnish- Oat a different site around the country, is the Americans pursuing a range of studies in the opportunity to meet and make new friends of U.S. and Finland. FFN also administers the P.J.C. Finland and those who appreciate and want to learn FFN Trustee Dennis Anderson (right) chats with a visitor from Lindfors Legal Studies Fund. more about their heritage and modern day Finland Finland at the FinnFest 2014 booth. and Finnish-America. Application deadline: February 2, 2015

This year’s gathering, in Minneapolis August 7-10, Scholarships are awarded to fulltime undergraduate was no exception. From our post at the Finlandia (sophomore or higher) and graduate students Foundation National booth in the Tori (marketplace) enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution. Maria Kizirian, of the FFN Pasadena office, and I The P.J.C. Lindfors Legal Studies Fund awards had the pleasure of visiting with a steady stream of scholarships to American law students studying festival-goers who stopped by to pick up brochures, in Finland, and Finnish law students studying in watch videos about FFN activities, view our displays the U.S. and learn about our 61-year old philanthropic • A 3.0 GPA is required. organization. • Applicants of Finnish-American heritage will be FN was represented at FinnFest by Trustees given primary consideration. FBetsey Norgard and Dennis Anderson, who also Jesse Washburn is one of 21 students who received FFN • Financial need and course of study are spent time at the booth, and Tarja Silverman, who scholarships in 2014. He is a senior at Towson University in considered, and U.S. or Finnish citizenship is participated at the Tori on behalf of the New York Maryland, majoring in Music with a concentration in Classical required. office of the Consulate General. Guitar Performance. In his application Jesse states, “As a At his Tori booth, Mark Munger talks with a FinnFest visitor classical guitarist I am an interpreter of music which is drawn • Applications and support materials must be sent FFN presence was felt at FinnFest through grants about his books. The author received a grant from FFN to assist from a rich heritage dating back from the early Renaissance to the Finlandia Foundation National office and awarded to assist programming, including a “Mini- with editing his latest novel, Sukulaiset: The Kindred. to the present.” postmarked by February 2, 2015.

16 17 KIITOS! THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFTS! Remembering Andrejs Udris May to November 2014, except gifts above $1,000, which are cumulative: Andrejs Udris (d. October 2014), a Latvian-American and a friend of Finland, was an active member and supporter of Finlandia Foundation Seattle. He bequeathed a significant gift to Finlandia Foundation National, Major Gifts $1,000 to $1,999 Jaana Rehnstrom Blane Margo Kantola In Memory of: Paul Romppanen Martha Keravuori William & Alma Ahl which will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Paloheimo Foundation. As Andrejs specified, his contribution Odd Ryden Linda Kline by Susan Ahl Dennis Anderson & will benefit programs of FF Seattle. Here, Marja Hall remembers her friend. Curtin-Paloheimo Borje Saxberg Minttu Koivunen Pirkko Brax Madeline Bahr Charitable Trust Sandra L. Scheel Karen Koon by John Borland FF San Francisco Aina Swan Cutler Jeannette M. Sharpe Ruth Kotila Inger Edwards Bay Area Chapter By Marja Hall Andrejs spent part of his time Haikala Associates Elaine Stevens Michael Krutsch by David Edwards FF Seattle Chapter building computers, making travel Ronald A. Helin Robert Thorson Leona Lampi Hassen Gary Heckman Walter Heikkila ndrejs Udris was born 1928 in Hilda M. Hendrickson Helen Toivola Fedalen Blue Larken by Anna Liisa Heckman DVDs and designing electrical Janet Arvonen Kniffin Riga, Latvia, where he grew up Trust W.A. Tuomaala Michael Lavallee Living Trust A systems for alarms, lighting, and Miriam & Esko Koskinen Dr. Vaino Hoover Barbara Twombly Paul Lehto Otto Heino as a middle sibling of three boys. other purposes. Juha Mäkipää John & Pauline Kiltinen Fay Vaisvila Jane Lepisto by Helen Heino In September 1944 his family fled Fern Malila Aune E. Koski Gerald P. Vargo Raymond Lescelius Aira Jarvelin Latvia. He came to the United Duane & Cheryl Rogers, e was a lifetime member of Gertrude Kujala Borje Varjavand Mervi Leyendeckers by Merja Reed Raili & Miranda States as a refugee, arriving in Finlandia Foundation Seattle John & Nancy Laine Eva Wahlroos Alan Listemaa Miriam Koskinen H Suomi-Seura, Finland Minneapolis in 1949. Eventually Chapter, which honored his Pertti Lindfors Peter & Aira Williams David J. & Anna M. Long by Esko Koskinen Society Earl I. Mack Foundation Selden Loring Verner & Viola Lahti he connected with the rest of the contributions to the community Paloheimo Foundation Gifts to $99 Leah Magid by Mary Stone family in Portland, Oregon. with a special recognition in 2010. Leonora C. Paloheimo $500 to $999 Edward Maki Kaino Leethem Ossi & Karin Rahkonen Patricia Maki by Brad Edwards He joined the U.S. Air Force, He was also a strong supporter Elma Randall Estate Martha Alexander Charlotte Martin Arthur Lindroos and with the GI Bill attended of Scandinavian studies at Jean Sainio-Nolan Trust Seija Farber Ronald Anderson Wayne Matta by Valerie Taff Oregon State University in the University of Washington. Bert & Marjatta Salonen Carlton Appelo Ralph Mauger Charles Maki Corvallis. Because of his brilliant George & Marion $200 to $499 Margaret Backaler Fred Messmer by Patricia Maki Before his passing he made Sundquist Robert Belden Paula Miller Esther Ingrid Maki performance in school, by the major contributions to Finland’s Eero Tetri A.F. Crane Benninghoff Family Trust Helen Minichelli by Judith Robbins time of his graduation Andrejs 100th anniversary independence Andrejs Udris Virpi Kairinen Virginia Benninghoff Lisa Mishkovsky John B. Pessala was recruited by multiple celebration as well as to the U.F.B. & S. Lodge #1 of Jenny Bifano Don Leethem Sanford Morton by Jayne Hirsch companies around the U.S. He 2015 Sibelius 150 Jubilee. SF Fund for Scholars James Murphy Karyn Bowers Lester Munson Anna & Henry Pitkanen chose the Boeing Company, Regina K. Valley Olli Patrikainen Tammi Brandon Karin Niemi by Wilho Saari Because of his total immersion June M. Wepsala Renaissance Charitable Lawrence Burde Ruth Niemi Senia Pouttu Nicolaus where he worked as an electrical Andrejs Udris, a friend of Finland and in Finnish community and Foundation James Butler Ilkka Niva by Albert Wull engineer his entire 32-year career. Finlandia Foundation. culture, it is fair to say that he $5,000 to $9,999 Joyce Sandelin Marvi Cadotte Jack Osman Martha Raukko was an honorary Finn all the way. Donal Carbaugh Robert J. Pemberton by Kerry Blissett ndrejs’ interests were gardening, traveling, Douglas Chatfield JoAnn Perino Alfred Salmonen Paul & Susan Halme $100 to $199 Ronald Clover Aelectronics, music and dancing. During his ery active until the end, Andrejs focused his Rita Vermala-Koski & Ruth Peterson by Fay M. Vaisvila refugee years in Europe, he was in charge of music energy on activities and people that brought Kaisa Dolan Mary Putonen Olaf & Ida Salmonson V Alvar Koski Helen Alberth Beverly A. Ellis and teaching a folkdance group in a displaced him joy. He lived life with passion. Everything he Jon Saari S.K. Randa by Loring Tuulikki Raymond Alldritt David Erkkila Heather Rautio persons camp in Esslingen, . While still in did, he put in 100%. Anita & Jack Smiley Mauri Auvinen Albin Fant Päivi & Brent Tetri Kea Rhen & In Honor of: his youth, after making it to the States, he was a John Burbank Marjatta Gabriel Douglas Chatfield We will miss Andrejs for his generosity, his glide Joseph Clement Karelia & Ingria dance teacher at Arthur Murray in Portland. Later Enrique Garcia Anna Liisa Rintala on the dance floor, wit and unique sense of humor. $2,000 to $4,999 Elissa Della Rocca Robert Grater by Frans Laulainen he was a loyal, 35-year member of the Seattle area Paula Robbins Thanks for the memories! Marie Fowler Dale Groop Keith Saby Finnish folkdance groups. He loved all kinds of Richard Ahola Rahi Golshan Charles Haapala Gerald & Margaret Celebrating music, but favored Finnish and Latin tunes. Anonymous Lauri Haavistola Leena Haataja Schueman Sibelius 150 Jubilee: J. Bradford & Snorri Hallgrimsson Susan Hakkarainen Esther E. 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Finlandia Foundation® National Chapters: Year Affiliated and President/Chairman ARIZONA HAWAII F-A Cultural Corporation/2012 OREGON The F-A Club of Tucson/2007 FF of Hawaii/2014 Frank Gottberg FF/Columbia-Pacific Chapter/2001 Joel Wasti Katja Silverå [email protected] Greg Jacob [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Upper Peninsula Chapter of the Finns and Friends of Phoenix/2010 ILLINOIS League of F-A Societies/2006 PENNSYLVANIA Hannele Waissi F-A Society of the Midwest/1997 Ron J. Hill FF/Pittsburgh Chapter/1990 [email protected] Oscar Forsman [email protected] Seija Cohen CALIFORNIA [email protected] F-A Society of West Central [email protected] Michigan/2007 FF/Los Angeles Chapter/1974 MAINE F-A Society of Delaware Valerie Jokela Armstrong Marie Godell Fowler Finnish Heritage House/2007 Valley/2006 [email protected] [email protected] Jacqueline Harjula Marja Kaisla & Larry Soronen [email protected] [email protected] MINNESOTA F-A Home Association/2005 Finnish Farmers Club/2012 Finnish-Americans and Friends SOUTH DAKOTA Kari Autio Inez Goodine (Hibbing Chapter)/1998 Frederick Forward - FF Dakota [email protected] [email protected] Wes Kutsi Chapter/2012 Heidi Marttila-Losure FF/SF Bay Area Chapter/1956 F A Heritage Society of Maine/2012 FF/Twin Cities Chapter/1993 Stina Katchadourian Dale Piirainen Betsey Norgard [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] & Don Fidler TEXAS [email protected] MARYLAND FF Northland Chapter/2010 F-A Society of Dallas/Fort Tracey Gibbens Worth/1991 Finlandia Club of Sacramento/2006 FF/Baltimore Area Chapter/1974 Merja Laakso [email protected] Vernon R. Ruuska Heli Hatanpaa-Wetzel [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Red River Finns/2011 Ellen Liddle MASSACHUSETTS VIRGINIA COLORADO [email protected] FF/Tidewater Virginia FF/Colorado Chapter/1993 FF/Boston, Inc./1955 Leena Peck [email protected] Chapter/1978 John Koski MONTANA Riikka Mohorn [email protected] The Finnish Center at Saima Finn Club of Helena/2007 [email protected] Marjorie Peura Reilly Park, Inc./2005 CONNECTICUT Maija Mård [email protected] WASHINGTON F-A Heritage Society/2011 [email protected] Red Lodge Knights and Ladies FF/Seattle Chapter/1968 Stan Karro of Kaleva/2011 Mikko Männistö [email protected] The Finnish Heritage Society - Pat Wallila [email protected] Sovittaja/2006 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Barry Heiniluoma [email protected] FF/Inland Northwest FF/National Capital Chapter/1959 [email protected] Chapter/1970 Kirsti Noring NEW YORK Don Heikkila [email protected] F-A Society of Cape Cod/2012 FF/New York Metropolitan [email protected] Stephen Trimble Chapter/1954 FLORIDA [email protected] Eero Kilpi Swedish-Finn Historical FF/Florida Chapter/1954 [email protected] Society/1991 Kaarina Langeland MICHIGAN Dick Erickson [email protected] Finnish Center Association/2004 Finger Lakes Finns/2006 [email protected] Mia Lamminen Maija DeRoche GEORGIA [email protected] [email protected] FF Suomi Chapter/2010 Atlanta Finland Society, Inc./1975 Asko Hämäläinen Tuula Becker Finnish Theme Committee of OHIO [email protected] [email protected] Hancock - FF Copper Country F-A Heritage Assn. of Ashtabula

Chapter/2006 County/2004 F-A Folk Festival/2011 Becky Hoekstra - Elsa Shephard Mike Swanson [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 20