You are cordially invited to come celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Finland's independence and pay tribute to the men and women who made it possible. 
 
December 6, 2017 at 6 PM
Park Avenue Methodist Church
106 East 86th St
New York, NY 10028

Our traditional program includes:
Invocation Pastor Tiina Talvitie, NY Finnish Lutheran Congregation
Welcome Dr. Eero Kilpi, President of Finland Foundation NY Chapter
Keynote address Ambassador Heidi Schroderus-Fox, Director of the Office of UN-OHRLLS
Music Markus Kaitila, Johanna Telander and Demetrios Jussi Tsinopoulos
Mistress of Ceremonies Heli Sirviö
Refreshments Kristina Vänni (suggested donation: $10) 

This event is free of charge and open to the general public.
 
We thank you for your past support of Finlandia Foundation: Without you, we would not be able to continue this very important tradition. Therefore, to help cover the cost, we would greatly appreciate a contribution. The suggested amount is $25, and you can make a donation conveniently by visiting our website www.finlandiafoundationny.org, and click the "donations" button - you are also welcome to send a check (payable to Finlandia Foundation New York Metropolitan Chapter) to our Treasurer: Paula Hoffren, 123 Waldwick Avenue, Waldwick, NJ 07463.
 
If the contribution is received by December 1, 2017, your name will be listed in the event program as a sponsor. Please include your name (and other names you want to be included in the program) and your e-mail address in order to receive a receipt; your contribution is tax deductible. 
 
We thank you in advance for your generosity, and we look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at our centennial celebration!  We are proudly sponsored by Suomi-Seura.