ELECTION NEW BOARD OF THE ASSOCIATION
At the annual meeting on 2 December 2022, members voted and elected a new board for the next three years. The incumbent board members, Eliseo de la Fuente González, honorary consul Ecuador, chairman, Bert de Nooijer, former honorary consul Gambia, vice-chairman, Karin van Rooyen-Winkelman, honorary consul Slovenia, member, Alexander Roos, honorary consul Belize, treasurer and […]
LOOKING BACK – ANNUAL DINNER 2022
After a two-year brake due to restrictions because of the Covid pandemic, we were once again able to end the year festively with the annual dinner. It is with great pleasure that we look back on an enjoyable evening in the warm and cosy Yacht Club. The fantastic piano recital by Laurens van Rooyen, who […]
Season’s Greetings
Looking back, 2022 was in many ways a return to normal. COVID-19 was slowly no longer a globalhealth emergency, so after two years of restrictions we were able to get together with family, friendsand colleagues, to travel, to organize joint activities and meetings in groups. Unfortunately, 2022 isalso the year that the world faced more […]
ANNUAL DINNER 2022
The board of Union des Consuls à Rotterdam et La Haye, request the pleasure of the company of its members and partners at the Annual Dinner 2022. The meeting will be preceded by a short members meeting for voting the new board of the association. An invitation is sand by mail. A musical intermezzo is […]
LOOKING BACK ON THE CELEBRATIONS 115-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
The celebration of the 115th anniversary of Union des Consuls à Rotterdam on September 9, held in the at the Depot Museum Boijmans van Beuningen has been a great succes. Welcomed by the director of the museum, Mrs Ina Klaassen, consuls, ambassadors and all guests enjoyed together a guided tour discovering the beautiful art works cherished in the […]
Celebrations 115-year anniversary of Union des Consuls à Rotterdam et La Haye
Union des Consuls à Rotterdam, founded in 1906 by then Rotterdam notables, is the oldest association of both professional and Honorary Consuls in the Netherlands. The Hague association, which is significantly younger, has joined since 2019. We have chosen to celebrate the anniversary in the beating heart of Rotterdam and the newest design icon of the city, the Depot of museum Boijmans van Beuningen. The festivities include several guided tours, a reception among friends, culinary surprises and special guests. A personal invitation is sent to the members and invitees.
ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING
Annual meeting, lunch included The Annual Meeting will be held at the Port of Rotterdam headquarters and will be followed by a presentation. We are honoured Mr Drs. Allard Castelein; CEO Port of Rotterdam has accepted the invitation to present the latest developments within the Port of Rotterdam and the impact of the Russia Ukraine […]