Chapter Board

During the annual meeting of the Chapter in Zutphen,
 September  2007
 the Board was constituted as follows:

Chairman -- Robert-Jan van der Lugt
Vice-chairman -- Ane Stam
Secretary -- Eilert de Jong
Treasurer -- Jan ter Vrugt
Member-cum-webmaster-- Herman van Wersch

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2010 Reunion   

The eleventh reunion will take place in the Hague on September 9, 10 and 11, 2010.

The Hague is a historic city, with many attractions.  Although it is not the capital city, it is the seat of the national government.  Many historic sites have been restored to their former glory.

The first day we will offer as one option a visit to a sculpture garden with the Caldic Collection in Wassenaar near The Hague.  Alternative opportunities will be various museum visits, city walks and shopping in downtown The Hague.  In the evening we propose an Indonesian rijsttafel.

The next day's program consists of a morning tour of the parliament buildings including the historic "Ridderzaal" where the Queen announces the annual program of the government.  In the afternoon a visit is planned to the architecturally interesting Ministry of Finance building and a surprise party organized by the mayor of The Hague.  In the evening we will have our traditional reception followed by a festive dinner in the hotel.

Access to government buildings is subject to an ID check.  Please arrive on time and have a valid ID with you.  Also, please furnish your ID information including current address at the time of reservation; this information is required for a list of participants that needs to be submitted in advance.

On Saturday we will have our annual chapter meeting followed by a farewell lunch.

Please note that this weekend is also "Open Museum Days".  You may wish to take this into account in planning your departure date.

The Mercure Hotel is located in the cultural and historic center of town not far from the Central Railway Station at Spui 180.  A package has been negotiated for three days and two nights at euro 182 per person (on the basis of a double room) or euro 292 per person for a single room.  Included in this package are two elaborate breakfast buffets, the 3-course dinner with wine arrangement on Friday evening, and the farewell luncheon on Saturday. Not included in this price are: the tourist tax (euro 3 per person per night), parking charges (euro 20 per night), and any incidental expenses such as bar consumptions etc.

Participants are requested to make their own bookings with the hotel referring to code 0909WBR .  This can be done via telephone at +31-70-3611515 or via e-mail at H1317-RE@accor.com.  Bookings can be made at any time until August 15.

A charge of euro 30 is also due for the expenses incurred on common activities.  This can be credited to the account of the chapter's treasurer, account no. 8183950, R. vanb der Lugt - WB, Milsbeek, or you may pay cash on arrival. 

Registration.  Participants should register with one of the organizers and indicate at that time their intention to participate in the following activities:

Thursday 9 September

1.  Visit to the sculpture garden

2.  Participation in Indonesian rijsttafel dinner

Friday 10 September

3.  Visit to the "Ridderzaal"

4.  Visit to the Ministry of Finance

5.  Mayor's reception

At the time of registration participants should also express their preference for the main course at the dinner (meat, fish or vegetarian).

Register with:  Rob Bronkhorst at robenlenyb-c@telfort.nl or +31-70-3463650

             or Jopie de Man, Luiksestraat 20
                2587 AM Scheveningen             tel. +31-70-3547547
               

2011 Reunion

The twelfth reunion of the chapter is planned for September 8-10, 2011 at a location yet to be determined. 

Contact: Robert-Jan van der Lugt at rj@laovan.demon.nl

          Past Reunions

2009     Noordwijk
2008     Rhenen-Wageningen
2007     Zutphen
2006     Rotterdam
2005     Vaals
2004    Groningen
2003     Den Bosch
2002     Zwolle
2001     Nijmegen
2000     Brugge (Millennium Event)
1999     Noordwijk