Salolammen Sanomat

SALOLAMPI FOUNDATIONPO Box 14480, Minneapolis, MN 55414-0480

www.salolampi.orgemail: info@salolampi.org

PLAN NOW!SALOLAMPI IN 2016Family Week – Adults & Children – Ages 0–18June 13–18

One-Week Session – Ages 7–11June 20–25

One-Week Session – Ages 7–11June 27–July 2

One-Week Session – Ages 12–17July 4–9Includes Int’l Day

One-Week Session – Ages 7–12July 11–16

Two-Week Session – Ages 7–12June 20–July 2

Two-Week Session – Ages 12–18July 4–16Includes Int’l Day

Four-Week Credit Session – Grades 9–12June 20–July 16

Adventure Day Camps – Ages 6–11June 21–25June 28–July 2July 12–16

Adult WeekSpring – May 15–21Fall – September, 2016

Work WeekendSpring – May 13–15

Juhannus (Midsummer at Salolampi) is Kesämökkipäivä (Summer Cabin Day)Sunday, June 26

Family Fun WeekendFebruary, 2017, TBA

2015 reporta publication of the Salolampi Foundation – committed to sustaining the Finnish language & culture through scholarships & program support at the Salolampi Finnish Language Village – a Concordia Language Village

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SALOLAMPI FOUNDATIONPO Box 14480Minneapolis MN 55414-0480

SALOLAMPI FOUNDATIONOFFICERSSusan (Susanna) Harstad V

PresidentMankato. MN

John HansonPresident ElectNew Brighton, MN

Tiina WattsPast PresidentProvo, UT

Mauno SilpalaTreasurerSiren, WI

Dana HalbergSecretarySt. Paul, MN

DIRECTORSClaudia Adkins

Tampa, FLMarlene Banttari

St. Paul, MNJoanne Bergman

St. Paul, MNSara Ahlgren Bogie V

St. Paul, MNRichard Castro

Winnipeg, MB, CanadaKen Daniels

Blaine, MNLinda Warpula Davis

Maple Grove, MN

Gil KinnunenWest St. Paul, MN

Beverly Kallio KmettCook, MN

Kaarina KotkavuoriSt. Paul, MN

Donna KovalaOsage, MN

Jim KurttiPainesdale, MI

Steve LeppäläHermantown, MN

Heidi Marttila-LosureFrederick, SD

Eric Maki V

Hayward, WIKaisa Oja V

Bemidji, MNLarry Saukko

Bemidji, MNRuthann Swanson

Minneapolis, MNPaavo Taipale V

Lauderdale, MNAino Wheler V

Astoria, NY

ADVISORY COMMITTEERosanne Wulff Angeli

Ironwood, MIMike Anuta

White Bear Township, MNErikki Daniels V

St. Anthony, MN

Evelyn EskeliMinneapolis, MN

Mary Ann GomsiHibbing, MN

Dan Karvonen Crystal, MN

Ove LiljaStillwater, MN

Ivy NevalaCedar Grove, WI

Marvin NevalaAmery, WI

Jack RajalaBigfork, MN

Arlene Putikka TuckerHermantown, MN

Ed WattsProvo, UT

REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVESJean Chapman

Escanaba, MIDennis Harrington

Deland, FL Valerie Knuuttila

Stockholm, SK, CanadaKaren Käkelä Michael

Sun Lakes, AZ

EMERITUS MEMBERSElaine Anuta

White Bear Township, MNKen Lahti

Eveleth, MN

Claire SeppiVirginia, MN

Mark WirtanenHibbing, MN

DEANAmy Tervola Hultberg V

New York Mills, MN

EXOFFICIO CONCORDIA LANGUAGE VILLAGESChristine Schulze

Executive Director, Concordia Language VillagesMoorhead, MN

Martin GraefeGroup Director, CLVBemidji, MN

Ross DybvigAsst. to the Group Director, CLVMinneapolis, MN

Sara WilliamsRegistration Specialist, CLV Adult WeeksBemidji, MN

EDITORSMarlene Banttari & Wendy Johnson, with Joanne Bergman, Sara Bogie, John Hanson III, and Gil Kinnunen

PhOTOGRAPhYVillage staff

DESIGNWendy J. Johnson, Points Of View, Inc. (POV), Orono, MN. POV generously discounts its prices for the Salolalmpi Foundation

This icon in the Sanomat represents a former Salolampi youth villager.

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SALOLAMPI VILLAGE is located at 10915 Ojutkangastie NE, Bemidji, MN 56601, northeast of Bemidji, Minnesota, on Turtle River Lake, County Hwy 20.

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Salolampi in 2015CONNECT!ADULT SPRING & FALL WEEKSFAMILY FUN WEEKENDemail: swilliams@cord.edu or call 800-450-2214

Salolampi in Every Seasonby Susan Susanna Harstad, V

Salolampi Foundation President and Adult Program Leader

Salolampi sessions span all seasons of the year. One or more of these sessions is just right for you and your family.

As I write this, it’s time to leave for the annual Salolampi winter Family Fun Weekend (always scheduled on President’s Day weekend in February). I look forward to the wintery drive north to Bemidji and trudging through the deep snow in the woods on the way to the lakeshore sauna. My mother Cheryl is joining me this year since she will be attending her very first Salolampi session! The winter Family Fun Weekend attracts individuals and families from as near as Bemidji and as far as California. By the time this Sanomat arrives in your mailbox or inbox, this fun weekend session will be over; so mark your calendar for next winter’s Family Fun Weekend (February 17–20, 2017). 

All adults (including college students and Salolampi summer alumni): I urge you to register for the May Adult Week session, May 15–21. In spring, weather can include anything from light snow to glorious warm sunny days—sometimes in the same week! Often the leaves and flowers are just starting to appear. A special feature slated for this coming May is a concert performance by Juli Impi Wood, a regular attendee of Adult Week sessions. Juli is a singer and jazz saxophonist and will perform Finnish lyrics and Finnish folk tunes in a jazz style.

Summer sessions for families and youth take place between June 13 and July 16. Salolampi’s summer season is the busiest time of all! Even if you are not attending a session, you are welcome to come to the annual open house on the Midsummer Juhannus Sunday, also known as “kesämökkipäivä” or “summer cabin day.” This day has been a traditional Sunday activity since 1999 and is a delightful day for all friends of Salolampi. 

Fall Adult Week session is slated for September, 2016. Usually the birch leaves are just starting to turn yellow, and you may happen to hear loons and owls at night. 

Keep up-to-date on Salolampi’s sessions by visiting www.salolampi.org and Salolampi’s Facebook page. Then gather your friends and family—and register! This year, take the opportunity to attend Salolampi in a new season and experience it in a new way. 

YOUTh AND ADULTS SERVED IN 20152015 Salolampi Youth and Family Villagers Attendance from 19 states: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

One-Week Villagers7–11 years old – 8 villagers

Two-Week Villagers8–15 years old – 22 villagers12–18 years old – 7 villagers

Four-Week High School Credit VillagersGrades 9–11 – 11 villagers

Family WeekAdults and Children – 47 villagers

Adventure Day Camp – 6 villagers

Total – 118 villagers

Talented Staff = Incredible Year at Salolampi by Dean Amy Iida Tervola Hultberg V

In the calm cover of winter, I often find my thoughts returning to the shores of Turtle River Lake and previous summer memories that warm my heart. In April, I can

officially state that two thirds of my life has included involvement with Salolampi. These two elements, memories and time, can also be yours this summer! In the season of seeking staff, (for which we are actively recruiting) I am reminded of the historical staff groups and individuals who have come together to make Salolampi come alive with language and culture. Last summer for instance, we were the recipients of extreme talents. Finns and Americans came together to think deeply about marketing and exposure, share photographic equipment and abilities, utilize the theory and practice of how to teach Finnish, and build new reflective curriculum for our combined future. The staff shared a passion for Finnish and joy for life with each and every villager at Salolampi. All of the talents given to Salolampi over the years can be hard to quantify, but the staff members who join us continue to give in new and monumental ways.

2015 SALOLAMPI VILLAGE STAFFFROM CALIFORNIA: Suzanne Sanna Becker, Counselor; Anders Antero Kemppainen, YLI I*. FROM FINLAND: Minne Minne Bogdanoff, Counselor, Research Assistant; Ville Ville Bogdanoff, Counselor, Technology PL**, Village Web Manager; Elina Elina Heikkilä-Kopperoinen, Counselor, Program Quality & Design; Laura Laura Kananen, Credit Teacher, Counselor; Samuel Samuel Kopperoinen, Counselor; Maiju Maiju Mäkelä, Counselor; Maija Maija Maukonen, Credit Teacher, Counselor; Heli Heli Ojanen, Credit Teacher, Counselor; Henri Henri Pekonen, Counselor. FROM MASSACHUSETTS: Tuula Tuula Murto Laskorski, SoSA***, Research, Design & Marketing. FROM MINNESOTA: Elizabeth Helvi Brauer, Assistant Dean; Katherine Marjatta Brauer, SoSA***, Bank & Store Manager, Technology PL**; Ingrid Inkeri Goetz, YLI I*; David Mauno Kimball, YLI I*; Lily Linnea Obeda, Counselor; Antton Antti Oja, Counselor; Laura Viivi Seppanen, Program Facilitator; Adam Aarre Tervola Hultberg, Staff Counselor, Business Manager; Amy Iida Tervola Hultberg, Dean. FROM NEBRASKA: Kaisa Kaisa Oja, SoSA***; Kylie Säde Pieczonka, Staff Counselor, Waterfront Manager, Lifeguard. FROM NORTH CAROLINA: Chris Risto Durden, Counselor, Asst. Business Manager Responsibilities.

* Youth Leadership Intern #1 ** Technology Special Assignment *** Staff on Special Assignment

Salolampi On The RoadFESTIVALS & SUMMER APPEARANCESSalolampi is involved in outreach efforts at Concordia Language Villages sponsored events, Finnish American events, and community festivals. In 2015, children participated in Mini-Salolampi activities that presented language learning and music activities directed by Salolampi staff members. (See photo above – a South Range, Michigan, school event.)

The following are events at which Salolampi was visible at 2015:

February 7–8 Palo Laskiainen, Palo, MN February 21 International Festival (CLV), St. Louis Park, MN June 26–27 Hjemkomst Festival, Moorhead, MN August 1 Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, MN October 9–11 FinnFest USA, Buffalo, NY November 15 AlwaysMod, Golden Valley, MN December 2 South Range Elementary, South Range, MI December 12 Joulu Magical Finnish Christmas, Minneapolis, MN

With Amy (on right) are some of Salolampi’s fabulous staff (l to r): Kaisa Oja V , Elizabeth helvi Brauer V , and Aino Wheler V .

COLLEGE STUDENTS WITh AN INTEREST IN FINNISh LANGUAGE AND CULTURE…There are 50 percent reduced scholarships for qualifying college students who attend Family Week (June 13–June 18, 2016), Spring Adult Week (May 15–21 2016), or Fall Adult Week (September 3–9, 2016). Visit www.salolampi.org for registration information and a scholarship application. Scholarships sponsored by the Salolampi Foundation.

Spring 2016 Work WeekendVolunteers are invited to help with spring clean up during the weekend of May 13–15. The Salolampi Foundation and Concordia Language Villages host the Work Weekend. To volunteer, plan to spend from Friday evening, May 13, through lunch on Sunday, May 15. Chain saws and your favorite tools will be useful. Your RSVP is required two weeks prior to reserve room and board. Please email paavo.taipale@salolampi.org.

ADULT WEEK SChOLARShIPSSALOLAMPI FINDER/FINDEE ADULT SChOLARShIPSA former Salolampi adult villager (the Finder) who refers a first-time villager (the Findee) and the new villager are both eligible for a $50 reduction to tuition. Scholarships are awarded upon receipt ofFinder and Findee applications in the Village’s office.

SALOLAMPI ADULT TRAVEL SChOLARShIPSAn adult villager traveling more than 500 miles to a Salolampi Adult Week is eligible for a $50 travel scholarship.

For application forms, visit the Salolampi website: www.salolampi.org or call 800-450-2214 to request forms or information about Finnish Adult Weeks.

2016 Adult Weeks Spring – May 15-21

Fall – September 3-9

Fall Adult Week Villagers, September 2015FROM WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA: Richard Castro. FROM FLORIDA: Claudia Adkins. FROM MARYLAND: Scott Cooper. FROM MINNESOTA: Joanne Bergman, Susan Bjurstrom, Kathleen Chambless, Elaine and Stefan Dunda, Beverly Kmett, Donna Kovala, Glen Milbridge, Robert Pemberton, Linda School and Darrel Swenson. FROM NEW YORK: Richard Winkky. FROM NORTH DAKOTA: Ellen Liddle. FROM WISCONSIN: Cheryl Lowery.

STAFF – FROM MINNESOTA: Larry Saukko and Ove Lilja. FROM UTAH: Tiina Watts.

Five-year medals were awarded to Kathleeen Chambless, Cheryl Lowery, and Linda School. Two Finder’s Fee and two Findee’s Scholarships were awarded.

2015 SALOLAMPI FOUNDATION-SPONSORED SChOLARShIPS AWARDEDSalolampi Foundation Automatic Scholarships $31,840.00Salolampi Early Registration Discount prior to April 1 $6,035.00Salolampi Travel Scholarships – $2,000 budgeted $2,000.00Salolampi Suomi-Koulu Scholarships $100.00Salolampi Foundation Organization Partner Matches $6,050.00 $100 or $150 per qualified villagersAllie Luoma Family Week Scholarships $2,250.00Upper Peninsula Scholarships – $2,000 budgeted $430.00First-Time Villager – $1,000 budgeted $1,800.00Step-up from One-Week to Two-Week (last offer) $200.00 Initial Scholarships Total $50,725.00 Deposits to CLV designated for Salolampi scholarships - $6,255.00 2015 Salolampi Foundation Scholarships Total $44,470.00

2015 SChOLARShIP FUNDS TO SALOLAMPI VILLAGERS FROM OThER SOURCESFinnish American Partner Organization Contributions $7,970.00Kipinä Kerho (Finn Spark) Needs-Based Contributions $1,500.00Other Needs-Based Scholarships Awarded $6,195.00 Salolampi designated Helen Salo Mitchell fund and Concordia Language Villages sponsored

Additional individual scholarships are awarded by donors such as Finnish American Cultural Activites, Kisarit Finnish American Folk Dancers, and Finnish American community organizations and individuals.

A rousing game of sahly.

Adult WeeksSpring Adult Week – 14 adults3 States, 2 Canadian provinces

Fall Adult Week – 16 adults7 States, 2 Canadian provinces Note the Juhannus kokko in the background.

Platina ($2,000+) ($10,000+) [NAMES REMOVED WITH RESPECT FOR PRIVACY]

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Kulta ($1,000 – $1,999)[NAMES REMOVED WITH RESPECT FOR PRIVACY]

hopea ($500 - $999)[NAMES REMOVED WITH RESPECT FOR PRIVACY]

Pronssi ($100 - $499)[NAMES REMOVED WITH RESPECT FOR PRIVACY]

Salolampi Foundation Contributions

January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015 annual 2015 giving

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MEMORIALS & hONORSThe following memorials & honors were received during the past 6 months.

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The following contributors added to their past scholarship contributions or gave first time gifts to the Salolampi Foundation during 2015. If you have lost record of your total gifts, please contact info@salolampi.org.

CONNECT!SALOLAMPI ENDOWMENT FUNDSALOLAMPI hERITAGE SOCIETYemail: info@salolampi.org or write to the Salolampi Foundation

ChECK ThESE SChOLARShIPS FOR 2016…Study scholarship eligibility requirements and check the deadline date to apply on time and reduce tuition costs even more.

hELMI NIEMINEN PALO (final summer)Scholarships of $375 are offered to two ONE-WEEK 7–11–year-old villagers. If interested, send a copy of your Salolampi application and a paragraph or video describing why Salolampi is important to you and your family. Send materials to Peggy Boyles, 9705 Briarcreek Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73162 405-722-8461 by April 1, 2016.

TRAVEL SChOLARShIPSEnrollees in the TWO-WEEK and FOUR-WEEK sessions from the east, west, and south coastal states, plus Alaska, Arizona, New Mexico, and Hawaii, receive $125. Enrollees from all other states, excluding Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, will receive $75 (available until $2,000 is expended).

A FIRST TIME, ONE-WEEK VILLAGERA villager who attends Salolampi for the first time will eligible for a $100 scholarship (available on a first-come basis until $1,000 is expended).

UPPER PENINSULAYouth from 497, 498, or 499 zip code areas are eligible to apply on a first-come basis for either a $150 ONE-WEEK, $250 TWO-WEEK, or $450 ONE-MONTH session scholarship (available until $2,000 is expended).

SUOMI-KOULUA $100 scholarship awarded to a villager who has attended a Suomi- Koulu (Finnish Saturday School). Download an application from www.salolampi.org or write to info@salolampi.org or the Salolampi Foundation by April 1, 2016.

ALLIE LUOMA FAMILY WEEK SChOLARShIPSA $50 scholarship will be awarded to each family member who registers for the Family Week, June 13–18, 2016.

NEEDS-BASED SChOLARShIPSInformation for all Needs-Based Scholarships is available from Concordia Language Villages at 800-222-4750, ext.4; or go to www.concordialanguagevillages.org and connect to the Needs-Based page for information and application.

KIPINÄ KERhO (Finn Spark)provides assistance to Salolampi families preferably from the Washington-Baltimore region, based on financial need, also taking into account multiple members of an immediate family (available until $2,000 is expended). Application deadline: February 28, 2016.

Concordia Language VillagesAssistance primarily based on financial need, also taking into account multiple members of an immediate family. Contact Concordia Language Villages at 800-222-4750, Ext. 808, for information. Deadline for financial assistance is February 28, 2016.

hELEN SALO MITChELLAvailable to Salolampi villagers; determined by Concordia Language Villages. Call 800-222-4750 for information. Application deadline: February 28, 2016.

REGIONAL DONOR SChOLARShIPS FINNISh AMERICAN CULTURAL ACTIVITIES (FACA), Twin

Cities, offers scholarships of $100 to ONE-WEEK VILLAGERS and

$200 TWO-WEEK VILLAGERS who are children or relatives of a FACA member. Request information and application from Kathleen Jackson, 3225 Century Ave. S., Woodbury, MN 55125; 651-739-3102. Application deadline: March 1, 2016.

KISARIT FINNISh AMERICAN FOLK DANCERSWill award one $500 scholarship to a FOUR-WEEK villager. Request information from Kathleen Jackson, 3225 Century Ave. S., Woodbury, MN 55125; 651-739-3102. Application deadline: March 1, 2016.

Salolampi in 2016

how to Apply for Scholarships in 2016by Sara Ahlgren Bogie V

The Salolampi Foundation is proud to offer all Salolampi villagers automatic scholarships. In addition, villagers may request a sponsorship from any established Finnish cultural group. Individual villagers may apply through multiple partner organizations. Scholarships will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while funds are available. Further information is available from Ross Odin Dybvig at Concordia Language Villages, 218-586-8716 or email rmdybvig@cord.edu.

Looking for a Finnish Partner Organization?Finlandia Foundation National encourages local chapters to support participation in the Salolampi program. In 2016, FFN will award matching scholarships of up to $300 each when a local chapter provides a summertime scholarship. Learn more from http://finlandiafoundation.org/programs/salolampi.

SALOLAMPI DAY CAMP –A PERFECT TIME FOR A FAMILY VACATIONConsider spending a vacation in the Bemidji, Minnesota area next summer while your child

or children enjoy a new experience at a Salolampi Adventure Day Camp. While the children spend several days at Salolampi, parents are free to visit the beautiful lake country surrounding the Village.

Salolampi Finnish Language Village staff members will introduce activities, sports, and language learning to the children. The children will also meet and enjoy a meal with villagers who are attending a session. Parents agree that the Day Camps are a valuable introduction to Salolampi.

2016 Adventure Day Camp DatesJune 21–25

June 28–July 2July 12–16

Visit www.salolampi.org and www.concordialanguagevillages.org to find registration information.

CONNECT!2016 REGISTRATIONYOUTh SUMMER SESSIONS – FAMILY WEEKDAY CAMPSwww.salolampi.org or www.concordialanguagevillages.org, find Finnish or call 800-222-4750

Dynamic New Offerings for 2016by Dean Amy Iida Tervola Hultberg V

This summer of 2016, as we approach our 40th summer (est. 1978), will also be one of new, fresh, and creative offerings. We are assembling staff from around the world, expanding to offer four different One-Week sessions, and engaging day campers and One-Week villagers in new ways. Salolampi songs and a warm sauna are always a must as we look forward to the start of a new summer. We also invite you to join us for our 4th Annual Juhannus, engaging all villagers in session on Sunday, June 26. Our own Heta (4) and Niilo (2) are already eagerly preparing for our arrival, orientation, and general life at Salolampi through daily dramatic play at home. We look forward for that dramatic play to transform into real Finnish immersion with as many members of your family as possible this summer.

hELP BUILD ThE SALOLAMPI SAMPOIn the Kalevala Finnish epic, the Sampo is a magical mill that supplies its owner with all of life’s needs. Likewise, the Salolampi Sampo is an endowment fund that will provide continuous scholarship support for the future life of Salolampi.

In that spirit, we appeal to you to remember the Salolampi Finnish Language Village in your will or estate plan. Help Salolampi grow with scholarships so future generations may learn about the beautiful Finnish language and the noble history and culture. The Sampo endowments are managed by Smith Palmquist Financial Services, Burnsville, MN and InFaith Community Foundation, Minneapolis, MN.

Visit www.salolampi.org for information. Use the enclosed donor envelope as an opportunity to contribute.

2016 CLV/Salolampi Youth Residential Summer SessionSChEDULE, FEES, and SChOLARShIPS

Salolampi Foundation and CLV automatic youth scholarships plus early-bird registration reduce the net cost for highlighted sessions below by 30 percent. For additional savings, check other scholarships on these pages or visit the Salolampi website salolampi.org and the CLV website concordialanguagevillages.org.

Ages Dates Session (number) CLV Tuition

Salolampi CLV

Early-Bird

Net Cost Foundation Finnish

Discount Automatic

Scholarship

(before 4/1/16)

Scholarship

0-18 June 13-18 Family Week—child (IB15) $545 $210 $50 $285 (save $260)

Adult June 13-18 Family Week—adult (IB19) $675 $50 $625 (save $50)

7-11 June 20-25 One-Week Youth Exploration (IB21) $940 $235 $25 $50 $630 (save $310)

7-11 June 27- One-Week Youth Exploration (IB31) $940 $235 $25 $50 $630 July 2 (save $310)

12-17 July 4-9 One-Week Youth Exploration and $940 $235 $25 $50 $630 Int’l Day (IB48) (save $310)

7-12 July 11-16 One-Week Youth Exploration (IB51) $940 $235 $25 $50 $630 (save $310)

8-15 June 20- Two-Week Youth Immersion (IB22) $1,985 $500 $50 $100 $1,335 July 2 (save $650)

12-18 July 4-16 Two-Week Youth Immersion and $2,035 $510 $50 $100 $1,375 Int’l Day (IB42) (save $660)

Grades June 20- Four-Week High School Credit (IB24) $4,400 $1,100 $100 $200 $2,990 9-12 July 16 (save $1,410)

6-11 June 21-25 Adventure Day Camp (IB02DC) $245 $245 6-11 June 28- Adventure Day Camp (IB03DC) $245 $245 July 2

6-11 July 12-16 Adventure Day Camp (IB04DC) $245 $245

Thank You All – Kiitos Paljon!by Ruthann Swanson & Linda Warpula Davis

Following a successful summer with record high enrollment at the Salolampi Village, the Phonathon Committee’s scholarship appeal in September was successful, with $38,000 toward the scholarship needs.

We thank not only our many loyal long time supporters but especially those people who contributed for the first time.

Forty-four callers reached out to 2000 homes on our mailing list. There were callers in their own homes from around the country and a group who made use of the generous gift of phones at InFaith Community Foundation, Minneapolis. A big “Thank You” goes out to all of them.

We appreciate Finlandia Foundation National which has actively asked its chapters to provide scholarship help to support and send youth to the Salolampi Village. A number of Finnish American organizations supported villagers by partnering with the Salolampi Foundation for additional scholarship funds. Thank you.

We are aware that home phone calls are less viable in today’s social media world. “Scholarship Appeal” has become our new fundraising name because the Foundation need is higher and not just a week in the fall. We are exploring additional and creative ways to reach our Sanomat readers and Salolampi friends. We welcome any and all ideas that you may wish to share.

ADULT SPRING & FALL WEEKSemail: swilliams@cord.edu or call 800-450-2214

SALOLAMPI SChOLARShIP APPLICATIONSemail: info@salolampi.org or write Salolampi Foundation or visit www.salolampi.org

Salolampi is a great place to learn a new language, eat good food, make good friends, and evolve as a person. I am beyond grateful for having these chances. – Hilda After camp, I felt that I could talk to my family in Finland. Thank you for the scholarship. – Leif