Dutch American Heritage Day Gala (2008)

Southern California Chapter

DUTCH AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY

Gala Dinner Dance

 Honoring

"Mother Henny of the Bay Area and Beyond"

Hendrika Christina Neys-Ubink

Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau

Co-Founder,

Netherlands American Cultural Heritage Organization

On November 22, 2008 the Southern California Chapter of the Netherland-America Foundation, formerly the Dutch American Heritage Foundation, held its Dinner and Ball to celebrate the 17th annual Dutch American Heritage Day at the splendid California Club in Los Angeles. The event, chaired by Dick van Hoepen, was attended by 120 people.

The event honored Hendrika (Henny) Neys-Ubink by presenting her with the 2008 Dutch American Heritage Award and inducting her into the Dutch American Hall of Fame. Ms. Neys-Ubink is the 22nd honoree to be inducted into the Dutch American Hall of Fame. She is Co-Founder of the Netherlands American Cultural Heritage Organization, Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau, and an energetic volunteer whose far reaching works have resulted in her being referred to the “Dutch Social Worker of the Bay Area”.

The other highlight of the evening was a series of spectacular performances by past winners of the Los Angeles Music Center Spotlight Awards.

Attendees included Madelien de Planque, Consul General of the Netherlands, Los Angeles and Honorary Chairperson of the NAF Southern California Chapter.

In sum, the evening was one of great fellowship, food, wine and very special music, including the dance music by the Gina Seputo quartet.

Photo top left: The California Club, Los Angeles

Photo second left: Honoree Henny Neys with the Dutch/Indonesian Community

Photo third left: The Honorable Madelien de Planque, Consul General with MC Erik Storteboom