MEMBERSHIP CHAIRPERSON
Questions regarding Membership should be directed to Arto Saarinen at art@rexxell.com or 847-987-5643. Membership forms should be mailed to Arto at: 2143 Glenview Road, Glenview, IL 60025

Download the 2023 FASM Membership Form!

Download the 2022 FASM Membership Letter!


Membership for Finnish American Society of the Midwest – Finlandia Foundation Chapter (FASM) FASM is an active group and seeks new members to strengthen the organization. You will find the events friendly and inviting.

Who -- Anyone interested in Finnish or Finnish-American culture is welcome.

Dues -- $25 per family household good for all family members living in the household. Current year membership runs from January 2023 through December 31, 2023. Dues are due March 1, 2023.

Location of Meetings and Events -- Estonian House, 14700 Estonian Lane, Riverwoods, IL. From the South, the Estonian House is located 0.4 miles North of Deerfield Road off of Milwaukee Avenue, from the North it is just South of the Lincolnshire Resort off the Milwaukee Avenue. The Estonian House is a community house with lovely grounds, auditorium, dining hall serving Sunday lunches and meeting space. http://www.eestimaja.com

Your Membership Provides:
• Invitations to all of the cultural events offered by FASM
• Extensive information regarding Finnish events via our website: www.FASM.us and Facebook.
• The opportunity to support and work with fellow Finnish Americans to create programs, meet and view some of the finest performers, share Finnish food, language and much, much more.

Activities throughout the year
• Finlandia Foundation Performer of the Year Concert
• Annual Vappu Celebration - April
• Annual Meeting and Member Picnic - September
• Annual Joulunakki Celebration - December
• Luncheons at Estonia House twice a year

Event Notifications
• Invitations to seasonal events
• Monthly email blasts of upcoming Finnish-American events and news items
* Postings to FASM's facebook page.