What are the Benefits of having a CFCA Membership?

The Calgary Finlandia Cultural Association is a non-profit cultural organization. Membership helps us to ensure that the CFCA can continue to provide programs and events to our members at the lowest price possible, when expenses are ineligible for AGLC proceed use.

NOTE: CFCA membership does not include membership with the Scandinavian Cultural Society of Calgary. You must visit their website for more information about membership.

DISCOUNTS: With an Active Membership, you will receive discounts on registrations and tickets to the many CFCA workshops and events held throughout the year. Some workshops and events are Free to attend for CFCA Members.

OVER 80 YEARS OLD: CFCA Membership is Free to those adults over 80 years of age. Verification is required.

NEWSLETTER: CFCA Members will receive a quarterly newsletter emailed to their email address on file. This quarterly newsletter contains updates on events and workshops happening throughout the year. Throughout the year, the Board of Directors will send communication updates to the Active members about workshops, events and other happenings within the CFCA community.

LITTLE FINNS: For those with an Active CFCA Family Membership, your child(ren) can participate for FREE in the many workshops and activities hosted by the Little Finns, Finnish School of Calgary.

ONLINE FINNISH LANGUAGE LESSONS: Members may register for weekly Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced online language classes. Lessons last for approximately 8 weeks. Textbooks are provided while supplies last & may be shipped for a small fee.

SCAN CENTRE LIBRARY ACCESS: Did you know that the CFCA has a small library of Finnish books and literature located in the Saga Room at the Scandinavian Centre? CFCA members may borrow books from this library.

CFCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS: As an Active CFCA Member in good standing, your membership will allow you to be considered to sit on the CFCA Board of Directors (a volunteer position), IF a Board position is open and available. Acceptance is pending a final vote by the sitting Board of Directors. The CFCA Board of Directors is a very active group of volunteers therefore there are criteria to join, and a time commitment/participation is expected which includes regular board meeting attendance, just to name some of the criteria.

CFCA Membership Types

Purchase online through the Communal app

Perhe (Family) 2+ individuals

2+ Individuals, $40.00 Annually

FAMILY

Henkilö (Individual)*

Per person, $25.00 Annually

INDIVIDUAL

80+ Years of Age

FREE Membership, Registration is required

80+ YEARS

If You Cannot Purchase a Membership Online

Download and print out the CFCA MEMBERSHIP FORM and send the completed form to the following address with selected payment option. Ole hyvä ja toimita jäsenmaksu rahastonhoitajalle tai postita shekki ja tämä lomake.

MAIL TO: Calgary Finlandia Cultural Association, 739 – 20 Ave NW, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2M 1E2

E-TRANSFER: info@finlandiacalgary.com; ADD “CFCA MEMBERSHIP” To the Message

MEMBERSHIP FORM

Membership Form Disclaimer

This document is a comprehensive disclaimer against any damages and/or liabilities against the Calgary Finlandia Cultural Association (”Board”). The Association and Board shall not be held liable for theft, fire, or loss of, or damage to any property on Association property or during an Association meeting, trip, cultural endeavour, or event sponsored by the Association. The Association and the Board shall not be held liable, directly or vicariously, for any accident, upset, injury or death to any person or persons, while such person or persons, whether members of the Association or not, are on Association property or attending an event, trip, endeavour or gathering sponsored by, paid for by, or organized by the Association, alone or in conjunction with any other organization or company. Neither the Board nor the Association shall be held responsible for any accident, negligence, damage, injury, theft, death, financial loss, or loss of property caused by an outside or contracted agency or person or any Association me