Rahvuskapital

I am currently the Vice Chairman of the Seltside Liit (Council of Estonian Societies in Australia) and Coordinator of the Annual Relief Appeal ‘Rahvuskapital’.  Every 3 years the AESL changes hands and is managed between Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne.

Currently Adelaide is in its third and final year.

These funds provide financial support to organisations that are concerned with promoting Estonian culture and language in Australia Archives ($3000), Meie Kodu ($8000), Virgats ($1300) and Sõrve ($3000).

Historically most donations come from the older Estonians in Australia. Attempts over the years to get donations from the first and second generation Australian Estonians has been difficult. Many do not understand what the role of the AESL is.  Yet these people are more likely to be working and their children may learn Estonian, they may go to Sõrve and everybody likes to go to Eesti Päevad.

However if there are not enough donations there is the real danger that the various states will have to provide their own startup funding to run these festivals. Traditionally AESL lends this money to the various states to assist with the Estonian Festival.

Last year’s appeal brought in $6995 with NSW and SA leading the way with donations but still leaving a very large deficit. While the gap was covered by interest and capital withdrawals from A. Kaljo Fund, this is being reduced each year, highlighting the need to raise substantially more funds.

Cheques/Money Orders to be made out to Council of Estonian Societies in Australia and posted to AESL Appeal Treasurer:

Eve Smart, 116 Folkestone Road, Dover Gardens SA 5048

 For your convenience it is possible to transfer donations directly to our Commonwealth Bank Account BSB: 062 233 Account No: 1006-2870

 All names and sums donated will be listed in the “Meie Kodu” newspaper, unless one chooses to remain anonymous.

The Appeal will close on the 30^th of June 2014

Anneliis Martinson

AESL vice-chairman

Email amartinson@adelaide.on.net

Post-Laulupeo Golf Day At Estonian Golf and Country Club

Are you a golf enthusiast coming to Estonia in the summer of 2014 for Laulupidu? Have we got an offer for you! On Monday, July 7th, 2014 you have the opportunity to play one of the top 100 golf courses in Europe with fellow Estonians from Canada, the United States, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand, and more!!

When:
Monday, July 7, 2014 Tee times beginning at 11am

Cost: 100€
Includes: Transportation, green fee, Range Balls, Use of Pull cart, dinner
Extras: Rental Clubs 15€-25€, Power Cart €39 (Limited Supply) Dinner only: 15€
Registration:
To register Please email laulupeogolf2014@gmail.com
Please include names and email addresses of the players in your foursome
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 6, 2014!!!!
Format:
The day is being organized as a fun, social event. You will be playing a world class golf venue, so at the end of the day you are all winners.
Notes:

• Transportation- Pick-up will be at 9:45am somewhere in Central Tallinn. You will be notified once a location has been selected.
• Rental clubs- Should you require rental clubs, please contact Merilin lilium (merilin@egcc.ee) to see what rental clubs are available.
• If you don’t have enough golfers to make a foursome, or are coming as a single, don’t worry! This day is a great opportunity to make new friends with estonians from around the world!
• Proper golfing attire is required. Pro shop is available at the golf course, but please bring along your own golf balls.
• For more information about the golf course please visit www.egcc.ee

Next Market day at the Estonian house

Sunday, 23/02 between 11am-3pm

Freshly smoked trout for lunch and refreshments available from the bar!

-New load of anchovies (Tallinna kilud) have arrived!
-We have Estonian style cheesecakes aka kohuke for sale
-Rye bread
-Herring
-Estonian food and beverages

-etc…

Everyone is welcome to trade!
More information and enquiries:
eklubiinfo@gmail.com or 0449297986