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The Netherland-America Foundation 2014 Annual Review The Netherland-America Foundation 2014 annual review Under the Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands and Professor Pieter van Vollenhoven C annual review for 2014 The Netherland-America Foundation mission Building on the enduring heritage and values shared between the peoples of the Netherlands and the United States, the Netherland-America Foundation seeks to further strengthen the bonds between our two countries through exchange in the arts, sciences, education, business and public affairs. Founded in 1921, the Foundation provides financial support in the following areas: NAF-FULBRIGHT FELLOWSHIPS Awarded to Dutch and American students pursuing graduate level studies at universities in each other’s countries. SCHOLARSHIPS Awarded to Dutch students for academic study and internships in Washington, D.C. STUDY LOANS Awarded to Dutch students completing their education at recognized institutions of higher learning in the United States and, on similar terms, to American students studying in the Netherlands. Loans are interest-free for three years. EDUCATION GRANTS Awarded to U.S. or Dutch non-profit institutions with academic exchange programs at the undergraduate or graduate levels, for lecture series and other innovative programs that support the NAF’s mission. BUSINESS EXCHANGE Supporting the exchange of viewpoints, expertise and ideas amongst members of the business community at NAF meetings and lectures. CULTURAL GRANTS Supporting exchanges between the United States and the Netherlands, for all areas of the arts. Both emerging artists as well as established organizations are eligible. DUTCH HERITAGE IN THE UNITED STATES Contributions to the restoration of historic buildings and monuments and to historic research, keeping the long and enduring ties between our two countries vital and current. COOPERATION IN U.S. FUNDRAISING Enabling Dutch cultural and educational institutions to raise funds from U.S. donors in a cost-effective and tax-efficient manner. 2 A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR Dear Member, It is my pleasure to present the 2014 Annual Review of the Netherland-America Foundation, describing our work to promote exchange between the United States and the Netherlands in the sciences, arts, culture, education, business and historic preservation. Thanks to the generosity of our many members, sponsors, benefit attendees, board members and other friends as well as the dedication of our hundreds of volunteers across the United States and in the Netherlands, we had a very active and productive 2014. • Through our seven chapters, we organized over 60 business, cultural and social networking events, including a national book tour, with NAF-Fulbright alumna Nina Siegal. • We supported 36 exhibitions, performances and other cultural events, including support for the Mauritshuis in The Hague, Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA, and the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, MA, through $145,388 in cultural grants. • Through our NAF Friends Fund Program, we made grants totaling $346,489 to universities, museums and cultural institutions and projects in the Netherlands. During 2014, we added six new “Friends” to the program: the Museum De Lakenhal in Leiden, Leiden University Medical Center (through the Bontius Foundation), Fulbright Center in Amsterdam, Nederlands Dance Theater in Haarlem, Beautiful Distress Foundation in Amsterdam and the Henry Hudson 500 Foundation in Amsterdam. • Our Southern California Chapter organized the 10th annual three-city Princess Christina Concours classical concert tour. • 14 students received NAF-Fulbright Fellowships for post-graduate studies in the Netherlands or the U.S. for a total of $285,546, funded in part with funds raised by the Peter Stuyvesant Ball in New York City. • Eight Dutch and American graduate students received interest-free study loans for an aggregate amount of $150,000. • Four Dutch students attended a summer institute at George Mason University with internships on Capitol Hill, with funds raised by the NAF Gala Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C. • Team NAF/KIKA raised almost $12,000 for NAF-Fulbright fellowships in childhood cancer in the 2014 New York City Marathon. • We transitioned to a new CRM system, allowing significantly improved donor and member management. I thank all of you, our major donors, NAF members, committee and chapter volunteers, our supporters and friends for all you do for the NAF. We could not do it without all of you! Jan J.H. Joosten chair 3 chapters The NAF chapters in Boston, Chicago, West Michigan, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. developed new programs and organized over 60 events in 2014. REPORT ON THE CHAPTERS The NAF Boston, under the leadership of Jos Scheffelaar, direction of Dr. Martin Kast. Southern California’s Dutch hosted over 20 social and business networking events, American Heritage Day Gala took place on November 15, several of which were co-hosted by other organizations. honoring Dick van Hoepen and William J. Rylaarsdam The chapter kicked off its networking season with Lunch (see page 20). at the Top of the Hub, offering spectacular views of Boston from the top of the Prudential Tower on January Headed by Pauline Schrooyen, NAF Northern California 23. The event was followed by a well-subscribed Visit to organized and presented a full calendar of events, many Philips Lighting in Burlington on January 29. The chapter of which were hosted at the Consulate General of the co-organized the 20th International Business Forum and Netherlands in San Francisco. Highlights include: Marty Networking Evening on February 5. The annual Mid-Winter Brounstein’s book presentation of “Two Among the Fundraising Dinner took place on February 8 (see details Righteous Few” on March 20; a performance by laure- on page 16). NAF Fulbright Alumna Nina Siegal presented ates of the Princess Christina Concours at the Fine “The Anatomy Lesson” on March 11 at the Peabody Arts Museums of San Francisco on May 10; Peter van Essex Museum. The European Food Festival, co-organized der Waart van Gulik’s presentation of The Bay Bridge, A with non-profit business groups was offered on May 8. New Golden Gate or a Bridge Too Far?, on May 29; several The fall season opened with a Borrel with Rudolf Bekink, World Cup Soccer events in June; Rebuild by Design: Ambassador of the Netherlands, at Champions Sports New Dutch Solutions for U.S. Water Challenges by Henk Bar in Cambridge on September 11. Scenarios, a Ovink on July 23; Nicolette van Exel and Nathalie Udo’s presentation by Paul der Ruijter on a methodology for presentation Debunking the Myths around Sustainability strategic planning, took place on October 23. and Corporate Social Responsibility on September 18; Ben Oude Kamphuis’ book presentation “From San Francisco Chaired by Jacob Willemsen, NAF-Biz New York to Brazil: The Amazing Story of Ben Oude Kamphuis and presented seven networking events including a Nellie on Tour” on October 9. New Years Borrel in collaboration with the NAF Alumni New York Committee at the Ace Hotel on January 15; On April 11, the 20th Annual Netherland-America Dutch Innovation in Serious Games with Marcus Vlaar Foundation Gala Awards Dinner, chaired by Board mem- and Sidney Geneste of Ranj Serious Games on February ber William Tucker, honored three individuals for their 26; Cultural Competence: How it Improves Business contributions to furthering business and cultural relations Results, an interactive event presented in cooperation between the Netherlands and the U.S. (see full story, with NautaDutilh on March 10; Healthcare Becomes page 18). The NAF Washington DC committee, under the Self Care: The Changing Role of Healthcare in Society leadership of Naboth van den Broek, conducted several with REDIC on May 12; a delegation of Dutch fast business and social events, many in partnership with the growth technology and media companies was co- Netherlands Embassy and the Nederlandse Vereniging hosted by handelsroute.nl on October 29; New Trends Netherlands Society including quarterly networking in Drinks was sponsored by Rabobank on November 13. borrels, a book presentation by Nina Siegal of “The Anatomy Lesson” on March 19 at the Science Club and NAF Southern California, chaired by Guido Keijzers, the European Election Debate on May 1 at the Embassy offered members an invitation to a private reception for with expat politicians Derk Jan Eppink, Frank Heemskerk Princess Anita of Orange of the Royal Family of Holland and Eelco Keij. The highlight of the season was the and Mr. Vincent Willem van Gogh at the Peninsula Hotel launch of the Netherlands-American Business Council in Beverly Hills on January 16. Nina Siegal presented on October 9 at the Longview Gallery. Special guests “The Anatomy Lesson” at the Beverly Hills Country Club included Liliane Plouman, Dutch Minister for Foreign on March 25. Southern California chapter Board member Trade and Development Cooperation and Kenneth Hyatt, Dick van Hoepen and Yvonne van Hoepen organized the U.S. Deputy Under Secretary for International Trade. tenth annual Princess Christina Concours concert tour, with a performance at the First Presbyterian Church in I thank all of you—our chapter leaders and volunteers— Santa Monica on May 7. The laureates also performed for your hard work and enthusiasm over the year! in San Francisco and Vancouver. The chapter provided a grant to the Department of History, Friends of Dutch Studies Fund at UCLA. The chapter also provided a grant to USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center under the Angela Molenaar executive director 4 education REPORT FROM THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE The Education Committee continues to support students committee organized a series of other events including through fellowships and study loans. Together with the a well-attended New Year’s borrel at the Ace Hotel in Fulbright Center in Amsterdam, the Committee selected the Garment District in January, and a potluck picnic in 14 students to receive NAF-Fulbright Fellowships. Six Central Park to welcome the new Dutch NAF-Fulbright Americans were supported to pursue further study, fellows in September.
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