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Netherland-America Friendship Gala 2023

March 30, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - March 31, 2023 @ 1:00 am CEST

 

Thursday, March 30th, 2023
SS Rotterdam, Rotterdam
The Netherlands

“Where Journeys Begin”

The Netherland-America Friendship Gala 2023, a stylish black-tie dinner, will take place on the SS Rotterdam, the former ocean liner of the Holland America Line, now moored in the port of Rotterdam. A place filled with history. For centuries, the Dutch started their journey to the United States here. For many Americans, it was here they set foot, making their personal connection between the two countries.

This third edition of the black-tie NAF Gala will continue to celebrate Dutch-American relations and add to their personal ties of friendship.

Your participation will directly support the Netherland-America Foundation’s educational and cultural programs and contribute to the high-impact exchanges between the Netherlands and the United States.

A major portion of the NAF Gala’s proceeds funds the foundation’s key programs, including our coveted NAF-Fulbright Fellowships, our Cultural Grants, Interest-free Study Loans, and other programs between the Netherlands and the United States in the arts, sciences, education, business, and public affairs.

The Gala will feature both a silent charity auction, utilizing an electronic auction system, as well as a live auction. Throughout the evening you can bid on luxury travel and goods and one-of-a-kind experiences.

The evening will conclude with true Rotterdam-style entertainment at the Century Club.

Program

5:30 pm Registration and Coat Check
6:00 pm Cocktail Reception in the La Fontaine Room
8:00 pm Dinner in the Odyssee Room- Adams Van Berckel Award
11:00 pm Century Club
1:00 am Close
Tables:
  • Benefactor Table: €15,000
    • 12 guests with ad in Program Journal
  • Patron Table: €10,000
    • 10 guests with ad in Program Journal
  •  Sponsor Table: €6,500
    • 10 guests
For table reservations, or if you wish to contribute to the auction, please submit your information here, and a member of the team will contact you shortly.
Tickets:
  • Non-Member Ticket: €450
  • Current NAF Members: €350
  • NAF Alumni: €300

 

Note: for Dutch guests wanting to reserve tickets, please note that iDeal payments (via PayPal) over €999 are not possible at this time. Please contact Renée Hofman, Event Director, reinettah@gmail.com to reserve your tickets. Payment information for Dutch guests paying in Euros:
IBAN: BE83 9671 9411 1615
BIC: TRWIBEB1XXX
Adress: Avenue Louise 54, Room S53m Brussels 1050, Belgium
Account Holder: The Netherland-America Foundation

 

If you are a current undergraduate student, please contact Renée Hofman, Event Director, reinettah@gmail.com, to see if you qualify for a special Junior rate.

 

Cancellation Policy
A €100 administration fee will apply to all cancellations. A full refund, less the administration fee, will be made for cancellations submitted on or before March 10, 2023. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after this date. Substitutions are welcome.

Details

Start:
March 30, 2023 @ 5:30 pm CEST
End:
March 31, 2023 @ 1:00 am CEST
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