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Friends of Suomi Hall

Formerly known as: United Finnish Kaleva Brothers & Sisters, Astoria Lodge #2

Founded in 1886

We are a non-political and non-religious organization

A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization


Trustees & Committees


Board of Trustees for 2024

  • Leila Collier + President
  • Madeline Matson + Vice-President
  • Jane Hill Corporate + Secretary
  • Katie Ryding Financial + Secretary
  • Faith Swanson + Treasurer
  • Karen Van Cleave + Trustee
  • Laura Crowe + Trustee
  • Carole Lyngstad + Trustee
  • Helen Pitkanen + Trustee
  • Eric Williams + Trustee
  • Marvin Hautala + Trustee
  • Peggy Nikkila + Trustee

Historian / Archivist

Eric B Williams


Auxiliary for 2024

  • Anne Stickel + President
  • Dea Helligso + President emeritus
  • Chris Lynn Taylor + Secretary
  • Beth Kandoll + Treasurer
  • Janice Magness + Treasurer

Building-Renovation Committee

  • Eric B Williams + President
  • Marvin Hautala
  • Carole Lyngstad
  • Madeline Matson
  • Karen Van Cleave
  • Leila Collier
  • Dirk Schulbach

Memorial Committee

  • Faith Swanson
  • Helen Pitkanen
  • Beth Kandoll
  • Mary Ann Mattila

Scholarship Committee

  • Katy Cvitanovich
  • Saara Matthews
  • Terry Arnall
  • Mary Ann Mattila
  • Karen Van Cleave
  • Pirjo Schulbach