SATURDAY NIGHT ACTIVITY
To commemorate the official opening with a Grand Opening Banquet
Social Hour	The Social hour started the evening's activities with registration, hors devoures trays, and beer, wine, and soft drinks. Members and guests mingled and enjoyed each other's company. The one topic of discussion that kept everyone talking was the museum and how much it meant to them.
Silent Auction and Bartending	Elaine FHM member Sue Troutman collected, organized, and displayed a wonderful selection for the silent auction which raised additional monies for the general museum coffers. Sue and her husband Jeff also "bartended" during social hour.
INVOCATION	Reverend Don Thompson has served as FHM's religious connection and has given the invocation in both languages, Finnish and English, which gives a wonderful perspective and also gives us "then and now, ennen ja nyt."
Buffet Dinner	Everyone enjoyed dinner served buffet style, which featured a selection of items to please everyone's palate.
The Evening Program
Mel Hakola, soloist	Melvin Hakola grew up in Fairport Harbor, and graduated from Harding High. He is Professor Emeritus from Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, Ohio and has performed with the nation's leading orchestras throughout the United States. He was recently recognized as a distinguished alumnus from Baldwin Wallace. He was accompanied by Berdie D'Aliberti.
INTRODUCTION OF HONORED GUESTS	Dignitaries honored and recognized were: the Honorable Timothy J. Grendell, State Senator of Ohio, and the Honorable Frank Sarosy, Mayor of Fairport Harbor.
Introduction of FHM Honorees Linda Katila and Veikko Malkamäki	Linda Katila, a retired school teacher had the original vision. She wanted to recognize the lives and contributions of the Finnish immigrants who came to this country and made a life for themselves and thier families. That recognition she thought, could be done through a museum which would display the artifacts of thier lives, showing not only the hardships, but also the beauty in those lives. She lived to see that happen. IN MEMORY OF LINDA KATILA 10/17/1919--8/3/2007 Linda Katila discussed her idea with many people, but no one seemed to take up the torch. In November of 2002, Veikko Malkamäki thought this to be a great idea, and set up a meeting at the Luther Center in Fairport. On November 18, through the efforts of Malkamäki and Ailiin Andrews, Vivian Heikkinen, Raili and Matti Lehtonen, Laura Malkamäki, Niles Oinonen, John Ollila, and Viola Pohto, the museum was born. (see history of Museum)
Introduction of FHM Executive Officers	The 2007 Executive Board: President Heikki Penttila, Vice President Pat Spivak, Secretary Laura Malkamäki, Treasurer Niles Oinonen, Curator Kathy Kuivinen, Web Master Lasse Hiltunen
Grand Opening Committee Members	Heikki Penttila, Pat Spivak, Laura Malkamäki, Niles Oinonen, John Ollila, Lasse Hiltunen, Kathy Kuivinen, Ailiin Andrews, and Veikko Malkamäki.
Keynote Speaker Dr. Patricia Book Patricia A. Book is the Vice President for Regional Development at Kent State University. Dr. Book is responsible for leading Kent State’s outreach initiatives and the administration of Kent State’s seven regional campuses, the Kent Campus’ College of Continuing Studies, the University’s Economic Development and Strategic Partnerships effort, and Regional Corporate and Communities Services representing all eight campuses across Northeast Ohio. Prior to this appointment, she served as Associate Vice (continued next column)	President for Outreach at The Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Book's academic discipline is medical anthropology. She received her Bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Oakland University and her Master’s and doctorate from the University of Connecticut. Her first research project as a young graduate student was on “Sex Roles and Politics among Finnish Immigrants” based on research conducted among aged Finnish immigrants in Upper Michigan. Dr. Book’s grandparents emigrated from several communities in Finland: the Mäenpää and Hautala families came from Jalasjärvi, the Böök families came from Simo, and the Patola families came from Karvia. All grandparents immigrated to Upper Michigan where her grandfathers and father worked in the iron ore mines. Dr. Book’s mother attended Suomi College, recently renamed Finlandia University, in Hancock, Michigan.
Music Program #1	Providing classical music fit for the occasion were Timo Lehtonen from Concord, Ohio who is a senior studying Clarinet Performance at Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory of Music, and Rachel Ward of Maumee, Ohio who is presently pursuing a Master's degree in Viola Performance at Bowling Green State University. Both are pursuing careers in classical orchestra.
Sisu Dancers	The Sisu Dancers performed at the banquet to the delight of the crowd. They performed a total of three times during the weekend, so many people got to see them dance.
Music and Dancing
Toronton Pelimannit. MUSIC SET #1 Toronton Peilimannit started out as a band to accompany the Toronto Finnish Male Singers in their concerts. They have been accompanying this choir for several years now. The regular group members are Tiffany Mustonen and Anita Nutikka and Pertti Vesanen. Paul Hietala, the conductor of the men’s choir also conducts Vox Finlandiae joins the group on occassion. Toronton Pelimannit often "jam" together at choir parties and picnics, and have played at a dance after one of the choir concerts this spring. Tiffany and Anita also perform as a duo "Tiffanita". Tiffanita has a program of traditional and contemporary folk music. They will be playing in Sudbury on Juhannus. Pictured left to right: Paul Hietala, accordian; Tiffany Mustonen, violin;Anita Nutikka, accordian; Pertti Vesanen, guitar
Heikki Perttu and Hilkka Helena MUSIC SET #2 Heikki Perttu is a composer and arranger and has just released a music CD entitled “Ameriikan Raitilta.” Heikki is a former Zion Lutheran Church organist and choir director. For the last six years during the winter months, he has directed the Florida Finnish Male Singers choir in Lake Worth, Florida. He is an accomplished accordion, piano and organ player. Before immigrating to the United States, he played vibraphone for approximately 6 years in a jazz band in Finland. Heikki Perttu and Hilkka Helena frequently perform together. Hilkka Helena is an accomplished singer, who has enjoyed singing her whole life. She was born in Helsinki, Finland and now lives in the “Palm Beaches” area of Florida. Hilkka Helena has specialized in singing Finnish tango and humppa., and her repertoire includes songs in both the Finnish and English language . Hilkka Helena regularly performs with Heikki Perttu. They both keep a busy schedule of appearances. Among other performances, this year, they have performed at Suomi Viikko (Finland Week) in Lake Worth , in Atlanta, Georgia , and at 80th birthday party in Florida with over 200 guests. Hilkka Helena also was a guest artist, performing with Black Tie band, for the 75th gala celebration for Vapaa Sana, a Finnish-Canadian newspaper. Heikki Perttu and Hilkka Helena will be releasing a new CD this fall entitled “Amor.” On this upcoming CD, Heikki has composed an original composition entitled “Me Kaksi.”
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SATURDAY NIGHT ACTIVITY

To commemorate the official opening with a Grand Opening Banquet

Social Hour

The Social hour started the evening's activities with registration, hors devoures trays, and beer, wine, and soft drinks. Members and guests mingled and enjoyed each other's company. The one topic of discussion that kept everyone talking was the museum and how much it meant to them.

Silent Auction and Bartending

Elaine FHM member Sue Troutman collected, organized, and displayed a wonderful selection for the silent auction which raised additional monies for the general museum coffers. Sue and her husband Jeff also "bartended" during social hour.

INVOCATION

Reverend Don Thompson has served as FHM's religious connection and has given the invocation in both languages, Finnish and English, which gives a wonderful perspective and also gives us "then and now, ennen ja nyt."

Buffet Dinner

Everyone enjoyed dinner served buffet style, which featured a selection of items to please everyone's palate.

The Evening Program

Mel Hakola, soloist

Melvin Hakola grew up in Fairport Harbor, and graduated from Harding High. He is Professor Emeritus from Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, Ohio and has performed with the nation's leading orchestras throughout the United States. He was recently recognized as a distinguished alumnus from Baldwin Wallace. He was accompanied by Berdie D'Aliberti.

INTRODUCTION OF HONORED GUESTS

Dignitaries honored and recognized were: the Honorable Timothy J. Grendell, State Senator of Ohio, and the Honorable Frank Sarosy, Mayor of Fairport Harbor.

Introduction of FHM Honorees

Linda Katila and Veikko Malkamäki

Linda Katila, a retired school teacher had the original vision. She wanted to recognize the lives and contributions of the Finnish immigrants who came to this country and made a life for themselves and thier families. That recognition she thought, could be done through a museum which would display the artifacts of thier lives, showing not only the hardships, but also the beauty in those lives. She lived to see that happen.

IN MEMORY OF
LINDA KATILA
10/17/1919--8/3/2007

Linda Katila discussed her idea with many people, but no one seemed to take up the torch. In November of 2002, Veikko Malkamäki thought this to be a great idea, and set up a meeting at the Luther Center in Fairport. On November 18, through the efforts of Malkamäki and Ailiin Andrews, Vivian Heikkinen, Raili and Matti Lehtonen, Laura Malkamäki, Niles Oinonen, John Ollila, and Viola Pohto, the museum was born. (see history of Museum)

Introduction of FHM Executive Officers

The 2007 Executive Board: President Heikki Penttila, Vice President Pat Spivak, Secretary Laura Malkamäki, Treasurer Niles Oinonen, Curator Kathy Kuivinen, Web Master Lasse Hiltunen

Grand Opening Committee Members

Heikki Penttila, Pat Spivak, Laura Malkamäki, Niles Oinonen, John Ollila, Lasse Hiltunen, Kathy Kuivinen, Ailiin Andrews, and Veikko Malkamäki.

Keynote Speaker Dr. Patricia Book

Patricia A. Book is the Vice President for Regional Development at Kent State University. Dr. Book is responsible for leading Kent State’s outreach initiatives and the administration of Kent State’s seven regional campuses, the Kent Campus’ College of Continuing Studies, the University’s Economic Development and Strategic Partnerships effort, and Regional Corporate and Communities Services representing all eight campuses across Northeast Ohio. Prior to this appointment, she served as Associate Vice
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President for Outreach at The Pennsylvania State University.
Dr. Book's academic discipline is medical anthropology. She received her Bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Oakland University and her Master’s and doctorate from the University of Connecticut. Her first research project as a young graduate student was on “Sex Roles and Politics among Finnish Immigrants” based on research conducted among aged Finnish immigrants in Upper Michigan.

Dr. Book’s grandparents emigrated from several communities in Finland: the Mäenpää and Hautala families came from Jalasjärvi, the Böök families came from Simo, and the Patola families came from Karvia. All grandparents immigrated to Upper Michigan where her grandfathers and father worked in the iron ore mines. Dr. Book’s mother attended Suomi College, recently renamed Finlandia University, in Hancock, Michigan.

Music Program #1

Providing classical music fit for the occasion were Timo Lehtonen from Concord, Ohio who is a senior studying Clarinet Performance at Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory of Music, and Rachel Ward of Maumee, Ohio who is presently pursuing a Master's degree in Viola Performance at Bowling Green State University. Both are pursuing careers in classical orchestra.

Sisu Dancers

The Sisu Dancers performed at the banquet to the delight of the crowd. They performed a total of three times during the weekend, so many people got to see them dance.

Music and Dancing

Toronton Pelimannit. MUSIC SET #1

      Toronton Peilimannit started out as a band to accompany the Toronto Finnish Male Singers in their concerts. They have been accompanying this choir for several years now. The regular group members are Tiffany Mustonen and Anita Nutikka and Pertti Vesanen. Paul Hietala, the conductor of the men’s choir also conducts Vox Finlandiae joins the group on occassion. Toronton Pelimannit often "jam" together at choir parties and picnics, and have played at a dance after one of the choir concerts this spring.

pelimanit

Tiffany and Anita also perform as a duo "Tiffanita". Tiffanita has a program of
traditional and contemporary folk music. They will be playing in Sudbury on Juhannus.

    TORONTOP

Pictured left to right: Paul Hietala, accordian;
Tiffany Mustonen, violin;Anita Nutikka, accordian; Pertti Vesanen, guitar

Heikki Perttu and Hilkka Helena MUSIC SET #2

Heikki Perttu is a composer and arranger and has just released a music CD entitled “Ameriikan Raitilta.” HeikkiP Heikki is a former Zion Lutheran Church organist and choir director. For the last six years during the winter months, he has directed the Florida Finnish Male Singers choir in Lake Worth, Florida. He is an accomplished accordion, piano and organ player. Before immigrating to the United States, he played vibraphone for approximately 6 years in a jazz band in Finland.
Heikki Perttu and Hilkka Helena frequently perform together.

Hilkka Helena is an accomplished singer, who has enjoyed singing her whole life. She was born in Helsinki, Finland and now lives in the “Palm Beaches” area of Florida.
Hilka
Hilkka Helena has specialized in singing Finnish tango and humppa., and her repertoire includes songs in both the Finnish and English language .
Hilkka Helena regularly performs with Heikki Perttu. They both keep a busy schedule of appearances. Among other performances, this year, they have performed at Suomi Viikko (Finland Week) in Lake Worth , in Atlanta, Georgia , and at 80th birthday party in Florida with over 200 guests. Hilkka Helena also was a guest artist, performing with Black Tie band, for the 75th gala celebration for Vapaa Sana, a Finnish-Canadian newspaper. Heikki Perttu and Hilkka Helena will be releasing a new CD this fall entitled “Amor.” On this upcoming CD, Heikki has composed an original composition entitled “Me Kaksi.”