​​Swedish – English vocabulary for associations

Förening – Association
Ämnesförening – Subject association
Intresseförening – Hobby association
Specialförening – Sub-association; associations that have a status as the Student Union’s official partner, and have committed to following the guidelines provided by ÅAS, e.g. their activities are open for all student union members.
Nation – Nation, an association for students from a certain area of Finland; accepts members from everywhere
Sitz – Sitz party – Dinner with singing and playful rules for everything
Årsfest – Annual Ball
Sillfrukost / Sillis – Herring breakfast, a party the day after an annual ball, the Sillis is a relaxed brunch that usually starts at noon
Fantåg – Flag procession
Sångledare/Toastis – Master of ceremonies (MC) / Toast Master
Konferens – “Conference”, an official break during a dinner
Sånghäfte / sångbok - Song leaflet / Song book
Medlemsmöte – Meeting for members
Medlemsavgift – Membership fee
Medlemsförmån – Membership benefit
Styrelse – Board
Ordförande – Chair of the Board
Styrelsemedlem – Board member
Sekreterare – Secretary
Info/PR-ansvarig – Board member responsible for PR
Kassör / skattmästare – Treasurer
Värd – Event Coordinator
Halare – Overall
Halarmärke – Overall patch eller bara patch
Fastlagstisdag – Shrove Tuesday
Pulka – Sledge
Wappen – May Day / May Day Eve
Gulnäbb – Fresher / new student
Gulnäbbsintagning – Freshers’ Celebration, playful contest among new students
Gulnäbbsakademi – Freshers’ Fair
Specialföreningsmässa – Association Fair