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27 October 2003, 04:34
Reserve Your Spot - Finland’s Independence Day Gala - December 5, 2003
The preferred way to celebrate Finland’s Independence Day is with a formal gala whether you’re in Helsinki or halfway around the world. The Finnish community in Dallas-Fort Worth hosted an inaugural, prestigious Finnish Independence Day Gala in 2002. This year’s event promises to be even better.
Have you purchased your tickets? You won’t want to miss this elegant evening celebrating Finland’s Independence Day. Dinner, dancing, music and many other festivities. See the attached file for more information.
Date: December 5, 2003, 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Cost: Ticket prices are $75 per person
Attire: Black tie
Highlights: Guest Speaker Risto E. J. Penttilä, music by Maarit Vaga Finlandia Foundation’s Performer of the Year, entertainment by Hummeripojat, Finlandia performed by the Finnish Church Choir, raffle of wonderful prizes
Other details: Guests can choose from two main courses (beef or chicken). You must specify your choice when you order your tickets. If no preference has been stated the default entrée is beef. Please tell us the names of the attendees, and if you have a seating preference. Payment in full is due by November 21, 2003. Checks—payable Finland’s Independence Day Gala—are to be sent to Johnny Zilliacus, 4405 Normandy Avenue, Dallas, TX 75205.
Who should attend:
A Finnish expatriate, lonesome for a taste of home
Anyone of Finnish descent
Anyone who works for a Finnish company
Anyone who does business with a Finnish company
Anyone who works for a company that wants to do business with Finns in Texas
Anyone interested in the culture and customs of Finland
To purchase tickets contact one of the following:
Hannu Impola hannu.impola@nethawk.fi or 469-358-2390
Jaana Kattilakoski jaana.kattilakoski@verizon.net or 972-393-1219
David Mikkonen finnpoika@sbcglobal.net or 817-907-0437
Sinikka Dickerson flstexas@aol.com or 817-468-0241
Sharon Rose scities@irvingchamber.com or 972-659-3304
The preferred way to celebrate Finland’s Independence Day is with a formal gala whether you’re in Helsinki or halfway around the world. The Finnish community in Dallas-Fort Worth hosted an inaugural, prestigious Finnish Independence Day Gala in 2002. This year’s event promises to be even better.
Have you purchased your tickets? You won’t want to miss this elegant evening celebrating Finland’s Independence Day. Dinner, dancing, music and many other festivities. See the attached file for more information.
Date: December 5, 2003, 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Cost: Ticket prices are $75 per person
Attire: Black tie
Highlights: Guest Speaker Risto E. J. Penttilä, music by Maarit Vaga Finlandia Foundation’s Performer of the Year, entertainment by Hummeripojat, Finlandia performed by the Finnish Church Choir, raffle of wonderful prizes
Other details: Guests can choose from two main courses (beef or chicken). You must specify your choice when you order your tickets. If no preference has been stated the default entrée is beef. Please tell us the names of the attendees, and if you have a seating preference. Payment in full is due by November 21, 2003. Checks—payable Finland’s Independence Day Gala—are to be sent to Johnny Zilliacus, 4405 Normandy Avenue, Dallas, TX 75205.
Who should attend:
A Finnish expatriate, lonesome for a taste of home
Anyone of Finnish descent
Anyone who works for a Finnish company
Anyone who does business with a Finnish company
Anyone who works for a company that wants to do business with Finns in Texas
Anyone interested in the culture and customs of Finland
To purchase tickets contact one of the following:
Hannu Impola hannu.impola@nethawk.fi or 469-358-2390
Jaana Kattilakoski jaana.kattilakoski@verizon.net or 972-393-1219
David Mikkonen finnpoika@sbcglobal.net or 817-907-0437
Sinikka Dickerson flstexas@aol.com or 817-468-0241
Sharon Rose scities@irvingchamber.com or 972-659-3304