Dutch American Heritage Day Celebration

Dutch American Heritage Day Celebration

You are cordially invited to the Dutch-American Heritage Day reception to celebrate the close relationship between the United States and the Netherlands, and the contributions of Dutch-Americans to the country.

The following speakers will be in attendance:

*Theo Peters, Consul General of the Netherlands in San Francisco (represents the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the 13 westernmost states)

*Reinout Oerlemans, Honorary Consul of the Netherlands in Los Angeles, California

*Marcel van Zweeden, President of the NAF - Southern California Chapter

*Peter Post, Director of NBSO in Los Angeles or other member of the NBSO (Netherlands Business Support Office in Los Angeles)

*Izzy Ramos, NAF-Fulbright scholarship recipient, and recent Sci-Arc graduate

*Dr. W. Martin Kast - Professor of Microbiology & Immunology at USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

This charitable event is hosted by the Southern California Chapter of the Netherland-America Foundation, which builds on the enduring heritage and values shared between the peoples of the Netherlands and the United States and seeks to further strengthen the bonds between our two countries through exchange in the arts, sciences, education, business and public affairs. The NAF was co-founded by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1921.

Proceeds from the fundraising event will support the NAF's programs and causes related to exchange programs of Dutch and American students, Dutch School SoCal and USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Dutch Studies Program at UCLA. The NAF is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization. For more information, see https://thenaf.org/.

Hors d’Oeuvres and Dutch delicacies will be served.

Reception includes Open Bar.

Valet parking is included.

Dress code: Professional Cocktail Attire.

Please RSVP (so we may add your name to the gate security list).

Date: Sunday, November 24th, 2024

Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Location: Bel Air Crest Clubhouse (Private Event)

Bel Air Crest Road, Los Angeles, CA 90077

ABOUT DUTCH AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY

Few people realize that the Dutch settled New Jersey and New York as part of its “New Netherlands” settlement before the English took over the province in 1664. In recognition of the period of Dutch settlement in the 1600s we are honoring our Early Dutch Heritage. In 1776, after our Declaration of Independence was penned and signed, the Dutch cannons at Fort Orange on the Caribbean Island of Saint Eustace were the first to answer a salute form visiting American war ships. This occurred on November 26th, 1776. Thus, the Netherlands was the first nation to recognize the United States of America. This is now known as The First Salute, and Dutch American Heritage Day instituted by President George H.W. Bush in 1991.

Host or Publisher Netherlands America Foundation - Southern California