The Finnish Society of Melbourne is run by a committee of its members, elected at the Annual General Meetings (AGM).
Office Positions
These positions are for one year terms and, as such, are re-elected every year at the AGM.
| Puheenjohtaja / Chairperson: | |
| Jori Tossavainen | president@fsmelbourne.com.au |
| Vara Puheenjohtaja / Vice Chairperson: | |
| Cati Jumpponen | vice_president@fsmelbourne.com.au |
| Rahastonhoitaja / Treasurer: | |
| Pirjo Tossavainen | treasurer@fsmelbourne.com.au |
| Sihteeri / Secretary: | |
| Tara Jumpponen | secretary@fsmelbourne.com.au |
Other Committee Members
Ordinary Committee members are elected for a two year term, deputies for one year.
| Ordinary Members | Deputies: |
| Anneli Jortikka | Riina Aapa |
| Kimmo Siljander | Sanna Heinola |
| Lauri Jortikka | |
| Mari-Anne Pessi | |
| Tuire Karaharju-Huisman |
Ryhmän Johtajat / Group Coordinators:
Coordinators are automatically on the Committee as representatives of their group. They are nominated by their respective group then accepted at each AGM.
| Keskiviikkokerho / Wednesday: | |
| Anneli Jortikka | wednesday@fsmelbourne.com.au |
| Mukulat / Kids Club: | |
| -Inactive- let us know if you want to take over | kids@fsmelbourne.com.au |
| Kuoro / Choir: | |
| Hilja Toom | choir@fsmelbourne.com.au |
| Viestintä / Communications: | |
| Jeffery McDougall | info@fsmelbourne.com.au |
| Urheilu / Sports: | |
| Mauri Kankaanpää | sports@fsmelbourne.com.au |
| Kansantanssi / Folk dancing | |
| Tara Jumpponen | folkdancing@fsmelbourne.com.au |
Other Positions
These are not committee positions, but provide indispensable services to the society and its members.
| Talonmies / Caretaker: | Gillian Martin |
| Kirjasto / Library: | James Henderson |
| Kauppias / Shop Keeper: | Irja Frantti |
| Assisted by: Jeffery McDougall |
The Finnish Society of Melbourne 