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The honorary consulates augment Finland’s network of diplomatic missions, made up of embassies, consulate generals, consulates and other liaison offices. An honorary consulate is headed by an honorary consul. Honorary consuls are private individuals who take care of their tasks on a part-time basis without remuneration.
Within the scope of a specific geographical area, an honorary consul monitors the rights of Finns and foreigners permanently residing in Finland. He or she provides advice and guidance for distressed Finnish citizens and foreigners permanently residing in Finland who are temporarily abroad, assisting them in their contacts with local authorities or the nearest Finnish embassy or consulate. Certain types of notarized certificates can be acquired through an honorary consul. Honorary consuls do not accept passport applications nor do they handle matters pertaining to visas or residence permits. Honorary consuls cannot serve as attorneys in judicial proceedings or as legal advisers.
Together with diplomatic missions, an honorary consul promotes economic and cultural relations between Finland and the country in question, and takes part in strengthening Finland’s image abroad. An honorary consul can advise Finnish companies, for instance, in obtaining information about local business culture and in finding cooperation partners.
Jurisdiction covers the State of Alaska.
The purpose of the Anchorage Suomi-Finland Club is to carry on the fellowship of Finnish people and to promote and enhance the appreciation of Finnish culture.
The Anchorage Suomi-Finland Club is one of the oldest ethnic organizations in the State of Alaska. Established in 1920 as a social and dance club for Finnish people to gather dance and have the opportunity to speak their native language, Finnish.
The first hall (building) of the club was build in 1923. Located at Anchorage 5th avenue and Cordova street, which was expanded 1950's and again in the 1960's as the organization grew. The current clubhouse, Finlandia Hall, located in South Anchorage was completed in 1987. The building was designed to resemble a "town-hall-like" building like those found in rural Finland.
Current members include people who where born in Finland, people of Finnish descent, people who have lived in Finland, those that are "Finnish by marriage" and people who have a strong interest in Finland, the culture and language. There are even families that have three generations of members.
