{"id":854,"date":"2009-05-28T22:09:55","date_gmt":"2009-05-29T03:09:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.finncamp.org\/blog\/?p=854"},"modified":"2017-05-14T20:16:49","modified_gmt":"2017-05-15T00:16:49","slug":"june-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.finncamp.org\/blog\/?p=854","title":{"rendered":"June Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Newsletter<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

June 2009<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

You can download a printable version of this month newsletter as a PDF file\u00a0here<\/a> or calendar\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Letter from the President<\/strong><\/p>\n

Good day, Finlanders,<\/p>\n

At the time when I first became a member of the Finn Camp, back in 1982, I did not realize and appreciate the whole heritage, history and lineage of the Finn Camp.\u00a0 In fact, several members were at first going to make me a button that read\u00a0 Finn for a Day.\u00a0 I did not have the experience of growing up here as a kid like many of you second, third and \u00a0 fourth generations, so I have had to rely on others to tell me the stories about the good old days.<\/p>\n

Over the years, I have learned about and grown to appreciate what an awesome Finn Camp we\u00a0 in fact have. And I\u2019ve also come to appreciate the knowledge and wisdom of the present community and the others who have gone before us, leading the way.\u00a0 So now, after 27 years of being a member, I feel honored that you have had the confidence in me to be your president, and I thank you.<\/p>\n

As we get ready for another summer season for our Finn Camp, I am reminded of the many programs and projects that are coming up, along with all the regular maintenance and upkeep that is required to showcase our facility.\u00a0 I see many of the same people showing up for various functions: the Talkoo, the forest clean-up, the Sun Lake clean-up, the Dance Hall work project, the upcoming Fishing Derby, the Children\u2019s Weekend,\u00a0 and of course the Juhannus and Finn Fest events. I want to personally thank the faithful who keep showing up and to\u00a0 urge you to not grow weary, as your efforts do not go unnoticed. And to the ones who might not yet have rolled up their sleeves to join us in the labor, all of us bring many gifts and talents to our organization. Many are needed to make our Finn Camp a success, and many hands make the task lighter, so come join us for the fun and the fellowship.<\/p>\n

So I want to inspire and challenge everyone to do their part, to give an encouraging word, to lend a hand, and not take for granted the privileges and responsibilities that lie before us. Life is too short; let\u2019s all get off the bench and into the game. \u2014Greg Pelto, President<\/p>\n

Condolences<\/h3>\n

Arnie Soderholm, for the loss of his wife, Joyce Ilmi Soderholm.\u00a0 Joyce, a lifelong Finn Camp member, passed away at the end of April following a lengthy illness.<\/p>\n

\"Chris<\/p>\n

Chris Christensen, a former member, passed away on Monday, May 18,\u00a0 near Eastern Market in Detroit. Chris was 52. Condolences\u00a0to his father, Thomas Christensen; mother, Janet Sprey; sister, Heidi; and brother, Norman.<\/p>\n

A memorial service and luncheon are planned for Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m. at Highland Congregational Church<\/a>, 1605 N. Hickory Ridge Road, north of M59 in Highland<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Children\u2019s playground at Sun Lake<\/h3>\n

Work has started on fixing up the children\u2019s playground at Sun Lake.\u00a0 At this point, workers are needed to spread around new safety rated mulch.. To put your work hours in early, please contact one of the work administrators or Maxine Halperin at 248-894-9073.<\/p>\n

Handicapped Parking<\/h3>\n

Additional handicapped parking spots will soon be in place in the parking lots for the Clubhouse and Sun Lake.\u00a0 Look for the signs showing the designated spots.<\/p>\n

New Members<\/h3>\n

We start the summer season this year with additional members.\u00a0 New members include James Kurin and his family, Kris Benestad (son of Michelle Foxworthy) and Walt Peltier and his family.<\/p>\n

Mieluinen! (Welcome)<\/p>\n

Dance Hall Update<\/h3>\n

New shutters installed. The floor has been sanded and three coats of polyurethane applied. Additional lighting in the changing room, bar area and porch installed. Fresh paint in the side stage rooms and changing room.\u00a0 In all, the dance hall is looking very good.\u00a0 Kiitos to everyone who was involved.<\/p>\n

Sauna Summer Hours<\/h3>\n

Sundays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays 3-9 p.m.<\/p>\n

UPCOMING EVENTS<\/span><\/h2>\n

Voima Boys\u2019 Softball Games<\/h3>\n

Finn Camp is once again sponsoring the men\u2019s softball team.\u00a0 Come cheer them on! All games are on Fridays, at 6:15 p.m., except the last one.<\/p>\n

June 5, Finn Field<\/p>\n

June 12 Finn Field<\/p>\n

June 19, Finn Field<\/p>\n

June 26, Park Field #1<\/p>\n

June 26, Park Field #2, 7:25 p.m.<\/p>\n

Note: There are makeup days in case of rain.<\/p>\n

For the full Wixom \u201c35 and Over\u201d Softball League 2009 Schedule, download http:\/\/finncamp.org\/calendars\/2009\/SoftballSchedule2009.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Friday Night Grill<\/strong> at the Kentta will be open every Friday, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a chicken sandwich, burger or hot dog while you watch the game.<\/p>\n

Prom Night<\/h3>\n

Saturday, June 6, Sponsored by the Sisterhood<\/p>\n

Step back in time and enjoy the prom that got away!<\/p>\n

Doors open at 5 p.m.; cash bar<\/p>\n

Appetizers at 6 p.m.,<\/p>\n

dinner at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Dance the night away with music from Buck Nekkid. Dinner and dance tickets only $20 per person. Dance-only tickets $5 per person after 9 p.m. Dinner menu: choice of tenderloin of beef with redskin potatoes and asparagus or chicken marsala with risotto and fresh asparagus.\u00a0 There will be appetizers and dessert served as well. Hurry\u2014advance reservations are required, by May 31.<\/p>\n

Call 248-313-9334 or email prom@finncamp.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Spring Classic Men\u2019s Scramble Golf<\/h3>\n

Sunday, June 7, tee-off at 8 a.m.<\/p>\n

River Bank Golf Course, South Lyon, 10 Mile at Currie. See Dave Niemi at sauna.<\/p>\n

Annual Fishing Derby<\/h3>\n

\"Fishing<\/p>\n

Come one, come all to the Annual Fishing Derby on Sunday, June 14, at Sun Lake.\u00a0 Registration is $4 and begins at 9:00 a.m.\u00a0 Fishing starts at 10:00 a.m. and goes through noon (or a bit later, depending on the people filleting).\u00a0 Lots of games, prizes and a 50\u201350 raffle.\u00a0 We are in need of salads and desserts for the luncheon. If you have questions or would like to help, contact Sue Slaughter 586-731-5074 or email theslaughterhouse@wowway.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Juhannus<\/h3>\n

Saturday, June 20, starts at noon<\/p>\n

\"Kokko\"<\/p>\n

Kokko at Juhannus 2008. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Photo by Erick Leskinen<\/p>\n

Plan to attend our annual Juhannus celebration, the traditional welcoming-in of summer. Some of the events are the third annual car show (see below),\u00a0 a raffle 50\u201350, music for dancing in the newly revamped dance hall, entertainment by Don Reinholm, and of course our famous kokko at 10 p.m., with Finnish music by Don Reinholm.<\/p>\n

The kitchen will be open all day, 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. Breakfast will be served 8\u201312 a.m. Saturday morning and again Sunday morning at the same hours.<\/p>\n

To work hours in the kitchen on Juhannus, please see the sign-up sheets that will soon be located at the Sun Lake office.<\/p>\n

If you would like to work hours other than in the kitchen, please call Dick Pype at 248-926-6219. To make this event a success, we need everyone to come forward and help!<\/p>\n

Our thanks for managing this event go to Dick\u00a0Pype,\u00a0chairman.<\/p>\n

Third Annual Finn Camp Car Show<\/h3>\n

\"Car<\/p>\n

Cars lineup at Juhannus 2008. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Photo by Erick Leskinen<\/p>\n

Rain or shine, the third annual Finn Camp Car Show will take place on June 20, tying in with Juhannus.\u00a0 Registration is from 10 a.m. to noon; show time, noon to 5 p.m.\u00a0 Award and raffle time is 4 p.m.\u00a0 There is a $5 registration fee at the gate.\u00a0 Goodie bags will be available for the first 50 cars.\u00a0 There will be food on site, music and a cash bar, with later the lighting of the kokko (bonfire), something you do not want to miss.\u00a0 Come one, come all, and bring your classic car.<\/p>\n

Contact Mike or Mary Barie at 248-698-8296 or FinnCampCarShow@yahoo.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

Forest Management<\/h3>\n

Friday, June 26, 9 a.m.\u00a0 meet at Pole Barn<\/p>\n

We have hired a company, with a cherry picker machine, to cut down the tall dead trees around\u00a0 the ground. They only work on weekdays, this\u00a0 is the reason we are doing this on Friday.\u00a0 We need help clearing the logs and branches.\u00a0 If you can\u2019t meet us at 9 a.m., look for the workers on the grounds.<\/p>\n

Children’s Weekend<\/h3>\n

August 8\u20139<\/p>\n

Finn Fest Weekend<\/h3>\n

August 14\u201316<\/p>\n

Autumn Fest and Mojakka Cook-off<\/h3>\n

Saturday, October 3, Ravintola<\/p>\n

BOARD and COMMITTEE MEETINGS<\/span><\/h2>\n

Future Planning Committee<\/h3>\n

Thursday, June 4, 7:30 p.m., Boardroom<\/p>\n

Board Meetings<\/h3>\n

Wednesday, June 3, 7 p.m., Boardroom<\/p>\n

No visitors.<\/p>\n

Sunday, June 14, Boardroom, 10 a.m.<\/h4>\n

Visitors are welcome at noon.<\/p>\n

Sisterhood Committee<\/h3>\n

Wednesday, June 17, 6:30 p.m., Clubroom<\/p>\n

FOR SALE<\/span><\/h2>\n

1994 F150 Ford Pickup Truck<\/h3>\n

The board is currently accepting sealed bids for the association\u2019s former \u00a0 pickup. It has a five-speed manual transmission and a late-addition CD player. It has only 23,000 miles on the odometer, having been driven just locally, but the frame is rusted.<\/p>\n

Mail your bid with your name to:<\/p>\n

DFCSCA<\/p>\n

2524 Loon Lake Rd.<\/p>\n

Wixom, MI 48393-1654<\/p>\n

Camp #118<\/h3>\n

Located on the west side. It has a large deck for barbecues and built-in beds that sleep four people comfortably. A new roof was installed in 2008. A very nice camp for $4,600.<\/p>\n

Call Eric Feldt, 248-926-6669<\/p>\n

or cell, 734-320-2632.<\/p>\n

FROM THE NEWSLETTER Editors<\/span><\/h2>\n

Received\u00a0 the Newsletter by Email<\/p>\n

To sign up to receive newsletters via email only, send us an email giving your first and last names, saying \u201cSubscribe to Newsletters\u201d in the subject line, to: newsletter_editor@finncamp.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Newsletter Items<\/p>\n

Finn Camp members are welcome to submit items of news to be published in the newsletter. Calendar items should include a brief description of an upcoming event or meeting and contact information.<\/p>\n

Items for the next newsletter are due by: July 15<\/p>\n

Email copy to: newsletter_editor@finncamp.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Or mail it to:<\/p>\n

Newsletter Editor<\/p>\n

c\/o DFCSCA<\/p>\n

2524 Loon Lake Rd.<\/p>\n

Wixom, MI 48393-1654<\/p>\n

Or place items in the Clubroom mailbox.<\/p>\n

Newsletter committee members are:<\/p>\n

David Hall, Sherry Kurin, Erick Leskinen<\/p>\n

Brian Pelto, Jeff Pype<\/p>\n

BOARD\u00a0OF\u00a0DIRECTORS<\/span><\/h2>\n

President:\u00a0Greg Pelto<\/p>\n

Vice President: Patti Leppi<\/p>\n

Treasurer: Dick Pype<\/a><\/p>\n

Secretary: Millie Packard<\/a><\/p>\n

Works Administrators: Ralph Heikkinen,<\/p>\n

Don Matt and Steve Melancon<\/p>\n

SERVICES OFFERED<\/span><\/h2>\n

Calnen Construction<\/h3>\n

Mossy roof? Rotting wood? Need a deck? I can fix your camp, inside or out! Price is\u00a0 determined by the job. A licensed and insured builder. Call Bryan Calnen, 231-242-0401, any time<\/p>\n

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Erick Leskinen – Photographer<\/h3>\n

Would you like a portrait of your family, photograph of your children at the beach or playing ball?\u00a0 I am up to the challenge of getting the photographs you will cherish for a lifetime.\u00a0 Email: erick@ErickLeskinen.com<\/a> or call 248-624-6188.<\/p>\n

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Affordable\u00a0Windows and Siding Corporation<\/h3>\n

Where quality product, installation, and service make the difference.\u00a0 Eric Feldt owner.<\/p>\n

7005 Jackson Rd,\u00a0 Ann Arbor, MI 48103<\/p>\n

734-662-5551, www.affordablewindow.net<\/p>\n

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Writing, Editing, Proofreading<\/h3>\n

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Are your marketing materials just not reaching your targets?<\/p>\n

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Call us at 248-767-3577<\/p>\n

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Free \u201cServices Offered\u201d Section<\/h3>\n

All members will be invited to list here any services (for pay or barter) that they would like to advertise. Whether it\u2019s a service such as handyman or seamstress or pet care, or seasonal activities like garage sales, we plan to list these in upcoming newsletters. All you have to do is provide\u2014via your business card or information you supply by mail or email to the newsletter editor (see \u201cNewsletter Items,\u201d below) the following information: The Type of Service Offered; A Description of Just What You Do as the Service Provider; Your Price (Hourly Rate, Job Rate, To Be Negotiated, or whatever); Your Name; and Your Contact Information (Preferred Method and Times: Phone, Email, etc.). Total length, including spaces, should not exceed 50 words, not counting the headings. (Overlength copy will be edited for fit.)\u00a0 The deadline is the same as the date for newsletter copy: the fifteenth of each month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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