More than 35 members of the Estonian Society of Central Florida (Kesk Florida Eesti Selts) welcomed Ms. Rita Melder, Consul of the Republic of Estonia, at their monthly luncheon on Sunday, March 22, 2015, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. This luncheon was held at the beautiful home of KFES President Kersti Linask. Everyone contributed to the sumptuous smorgasbord table. Ms. Linask welcomed the guests, including special guests Consul Melder and her husband Ivo. Consul Melder offered greetings and shared remarks about the work of the Consulate General in New York. Ivo Melder presented a gift of exotic handmade Estonian chocolates for the dessert table. A moment also was taken to celebrate Trine Kasemägi, an Estonian student completing her freshman year majoring in science at Eckerd College. Also a member of the Eckerd College women’s basketball team, Trine and her teammates recorded their best year ever in Eckerd College women’s basketball history. The NCAA Division II Sunshine State Conference named Trine Kasemägi Newcomer of the Year and Freshman of the Year, and Trine was selected Second Team All-SSC. Trine ended the season eighth in the nation in field goal percentage shooting.
- Jüri and Aldo Toomepuu sign the KFES guest book with KFES Vice President Lisa Mets. KFES, 23 March 2015, St. Petersburg, Florida. Foto: Erkki Taada
- Endel and Malle Jaska sign the KFES guest book with KFES Vice President Lisa Mets. KFES, 23 March 2015, St. Petersburg, Florida. Foto: Erkki Taada
- KFES President Kersti Linask welcomes guests to her home. KFES, 23 March 2015, St. Petersburg, Florida. Foto: Erkki Taada
- Greetings and remarks are offered by Estonian Rita Melder, Ivo Melder, and Estonian Honorary Consul Lisa Mets. KFES, 23 March 2015, St. Petersburg, Florida. Foto: Erkki Taada
- Trine Kasemägi welcomes her friend Krislin, who is on vacation from the Meremuuseum and visiting from Estonia. KFES, 23 March 2015, St. Petersburg, Florida. Foto: Lisa Mes
- Flowers to honor Trine Kasemägi. KFES, 23 March 2015, St. Petersburg, Florida. Foto: Erkki Taada
- Perenaised Anneliis Kuusik, Kaie Latterner and Kersti Linask. KFES, 23 March 2015, St. Petersburg, Florida. Foto: Lisa Mets
- Photographer Erkki Taada and Dallas. KFES, 23 March 2015, St. Petersburg, Florida. Foto: Lisa Mets
- KFES, 23 March 2015, St. Petersburg, Florida. Foto: Erkki Taada
- KFES, 23 March 2015, St. Petersburg, Florida. Foto: Erkki Taada
- Jüri and Aldo Toomepuu with Estonian Consul Rita Melder. KFES, 23 March 2015, St. Petersburg, Florida. Foto: Lisa Mets
- Ivo Melder, Jaan Kuuskvere and Rein Raja. KFES, 23 March 2015, St. Petersburg, Florida. Foto: Lisa Mets
- Anneliis Kuusik, Kaie Latterner and Chloe. KFES, 23 March 2015, St. Petersburg, Florida. Foto: Erkki Taada
- Malle Sibul, Maare Kuuskvere and Kersti Linask. KFES, 23 March 2015, St. Petersburg, Florida. Foto: Erkki Taada
- Tõnu Toomepuu with Rein and Geri Raja. KFES, 23 March 2015, St. Petersburg, Florida. Foto: Erkki Taada
- Ulve Nurmet and Leena Aare. KFES, 23 March 2015, St. Petersburg, Florida. Foto: Erkki Taada
- Ingrid Shipotofsky and Marika Nurk. KFES, 23 March 2015, St. Petersburg, Florida. Foto: Erkki Taada
- Heikki Joonsar, Malle Sibul, Silva Jensen, Ron, and Jüru Toomepuu. KFES, 23 March 2015, St. Petersburg, Florida. Foto: Erkki Taada
- Märt and Ulve Nurmet. KFES, 23 March 2015, St. Petersburg, Florida. Foto: Erkki Taada
- Inne Joonsar and Kersti Linask. KFES, 23 March 2015, St. Petersburg, Florida. Foto: Erkki Taada
- KFES, 23 March 2015, St. Petersburg, Florida. Foto: Erkki Taada
- Tõnu Toomepuu, Monika Orumaa Craig and Ingrid Shipotofsky. KFES, 23 March 2015, St. Petersburg, Florida. Foto: Erkki Taada
- KFES, 23 March 2015, St. Petersburg, Florida. Foto: Erkki Taada
- Jaan Kuuskvere, Krislin, and Trine Kasemägi. KFES, 23 March 2015, St. Petersburg, Florida. Foto: Erkki Taada
- Consul Rita Melder and Honorary Consul Lisa Mets conclude the Consul’s mission to St. Petersburg , Florida. KFES, 23 March 2015, St. Petersburg, Florida. Foto: Erkki Taada
For information about the Kesk Florida Eesti Selts, please contact:
Mr. Rein Raja at (727) 866-2614, raja77@verizon.net
or
Ms. Maare Kuuskvere at (941) 795-6835, jaank@verizon.net