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: | |
Lea Jortikka | wednesday@fsmelbourne.com.au |
Mukulat / Kids Club: | |
Julia Huttunen | 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: | Kimmo Sandström |
Kirjasto / Library: | James Henderson |
Kauppias / Shop Keeper: | Irja Frantti |
Assisted by: Jeffery McDougall |