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April 2018 DUTCH CANADIAN CLUB (EDMONTON) 13312 142 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 4T3 Phone: 780 452 2861
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: Dear Members:
Welcome to the March 2018 AGM (Highlights from the last year): As always our year begins with our annual spring market and it was a wet one, but it did not dampen the spirit just the bottom line. The market committee is working hard to do some much needed revamping, more vendors outside a big tent live entertainment and a beer garden just to name a few changes. Heritage Days under a new management team of the Terheide family was a great success, a younger crowed danced to the tunes of DJ Hazy from Holland, and the team is working hard to come up with something new again for 2018. 2017 was a good year revenue wise our income from the rentals was $63,402.00 vs $71,419 in 2016. 2018 is promising to be a record year; the big projection screen in the hall is paying off, The Alberta government really likes it and so far has booked 7 days for their seminars. $7,300.00 windfall for a weekday rental is nice revenue. We finally managed to get a completely renewed web site, and if I say so I’m pleased with the results. I applied for a City of Edmonton Operating Grand and received notice that we were recommended for a $16,500.00 grand payable at the end of this month. We also received notice for another casino later this year.
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CARD MAKING April 14 April 28
KLAVERJAS TOURNAMENT
April 15 at 1:30 pm
LIBERATION DAY Pancake Breakfast
10 am
DUTCH SPRING MARKET
May 12, 2018
BLOOMSDAY June 3,2018
HERITAGE DAYS August 4, 5, 6, 2018
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE (cont’d)
As you know we have a special bond with Southern Alberta Light Horse Brigade ever since we were part of the Welberg Bell and had the pleasure in September to welcome my dear friends Angelo and Hanneke Somers at the DCC. They are the driving force of the Welberg Bell in Holland where Riek and I had the pleasure to meet them in 2016 to partake in the Remembrance Day ceremony. Angelo gave us a presentation of history of the battle around his home town of Welberg were the SALH was engaged in a fears combat to liberate the Schelde district I Received an update from the Past Commander of the SALH that the City had finalized the permits for Light Horse Park, for the relocation of the Cenotaph, Interpret and share the history of the SALH and enhance the park for everyday use, a brick path with all the sponsors names on it, and tulips and poppies from Welberg Holland, an opportunity for our club to help them plant. Moving Forward - as we embark on a new calendar year for the DCC we had a few big shoes to fill, you all must by now have heard from Aris that the cancer by Jenny have re-manifest itself in her bones, kidney and liver, this was discovered after she fell and broke her femur close to the hip. It is without say that this is not good news. Jenny have wrote a letter to the board that she effective immediately remove herself as the editor of the Dutch Touch, organization of the annual Bloomsday and the Senior Bus trip so she can concentrate on her own health. She is now in the Norwood revalidation clinic to get back on her feet. I wrote her back to take care of herself first and that we would work on the replacements as soon as possible. It was within days that I received the good news that Femke Williams has offered to become the new editor of the Dutch Touch, and Rinske Terheide offered to look after Bloomsday, and if there is still interest for a bus trip she was willing to look after that as well. It is remarkable how we all are so passionate about our club that we still can find people who are willing to step-up on the plate to carry on. The future of the DCC is ones again in good hands. For a very long time we have been racking our brains on how to rejuvenate our aging club, and I’m pleased to say that we may well be on the path of doing just that, as you have been following the news in the Dutch Touch a new group have formed from within, The NextGen that consists of children, and grandchildren of our membership as well new comers that could not find a connection with our aging generation. Their first major undertaking after they formed a board was getting ready for the Silverskate festival. And they hit the ground running. A steep learning curve but they pulled it off. The board had promised the net proceeds of the food sales so they had some start-up money. A few months ago I was contacted by Harold Bens that he, Dolf Hantlemann and Rikke Doodjes wanted to put a fundraiser together for the Cross Cancer in memory of his sister. So a few weeks ago we were entertained by Harold & Charley in the main hall for a music sing along that was enjoyed by 160 people that followed on the big screen some nice videos of the songs performed The proceeds of $2,300.00 from the ticket sales where topped up by the board to $3,000 from our casino funds and was donated to the Cross cancer. There may be another sing along coming in the fall. We keep you posted.
Yours truly, Frank Stolk – 780-464-4879
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ABOUT THE DUTCH TOUCH APRIL 2018 The Dutch Touch is a publication for the
Dutch Canadian Club (Edmonton) 13312 – 142 Street, NW Edmonton AB
T5L 4T3 Clubroom Phone: 780-452-2861
Ten monthly issues are published (from September to June)
Please submit your articles and news by the
20th of the month for inclusion in the next issue.
You can drop them off at the Club or mail them to the above address.
You can also contact: Femke Williams – 780-909-7966
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Our membership fees are per calendar
year (January – December) at the following
rates: Family: $70.00 (with children under 18) Senior Family: $60.00 Single: $40.00 Senior Single: $35.00 Student: $25.00
Please send your membership application
or renewal with your name, address, phone number and email address to:
Dutch Canadian Club 13312-142 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5L 4T3
Index
Billiard Club 9
Bus Trip 6
Calendar 20
Card Making Club 5
Casino 4
Contact Info 19
DCC Auxiliary 5
Dutch Canadian Business Club
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Editorial 4
Klaverjas Club 5
King’s Day 17
Liberation Day 11
Members Page 13
Movie Time 14
Netherlandse Top 10 16
Netherlands News 19
President’s Message 1-2
Spring Market 8
Stitch ‘N Rip 8
Windmills
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Zumba – Sit & Be fit
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Please visit our website at:
http://dutchcanadiancentre.com and “LIKE” us on Facebook for some of
the latest news! The Dutch Touch is also available
online on our website - go to www.dutchcanadiancentre.com
and click on Events, then on Current events
You can have The Dutch Touch delivered to your email address in PDF
format by contacting Femke with the email address you would like it sent to.
ADVERTISING
For any changes / additions / deletions in your monthly ads, please contact:
Femke Williams 780-909-7966 [email protected]
ADVERTISING RATES:
(per issue) 1/8 page - $8.75 + GST
1/4 page - $17.50 + GST 1/2 page - $35.00 + GST 1 full page - $70.00 +GST
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
We welcome letters from our members regarding Club matters and concerns.
Letters will be edited for grammatical errors and will be forwarded for comments to the appropriate
department. Anonymous letters will not be considered for publication. Please send them to the above address or to
Femke at [email protected]
MEMBERS PAGE INFORMAITON
Members of the DCC can place their personal announcements and classified
ads on the Member’s Page free of charge. We need you ad by the 20th of the month
if you want it to be in the next issue. If you have something for sale or are trying
to find something or someone or if you have something to celebrate or share with our members you may use the Members’
Page to advertise at no cost to you! Contact:
Femke Williams 780-909-7966 [email protected]
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Dear readers: With a heavy heart I have to let you know that I have to give up being the Dutch Touch editor after a good 20 years. After my fall and surgery, I’m slowly learning to walk again and the next challenge will be the new cancer they have found in my body. So I don’t know what the future has in store for me yet and it is now time to pass on the torch. Femke Williams has stepped up to take over our monthly magazine and I am sure she will do a great job as well. I would like to thank all our contributors for sending me their news and articles every month and our advertisers for sponsoring us with their ads. Also, thank-you to Piet Putters for looking after the distribution every month. I have very much enjoyed this particular volunteer job in the DCC. Good luck Femke and thank you! I would like to thank all of you for your cards, flowers, visits and phone calls. It is very much appreciated. I hope to see you again soon at the club.
Jenny Smits - 780-473-0905 - [email protected]
EDITORIAL
CASINO 2018 The Dutch Canadian club has been awarded a Casino on Thursday, September 20 and Friday, September 21, 2018 at the Century Casino on Fort Road.
There is a sign-up sheet in the clubroom, so if you can volunteer for a few hours on those days, please add your name and phone number to the list. You can also phone me and i will be happy to put you on the list.
"Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. And however difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. It matters that you don't just give up."
— Stephen Hawking
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NEWS FROM THE clubs
CARD MAKING CLUB Our next card making dates are April 14th & April 28th. We hope we have a full house for these dates.
We wish good health to Jenny Smits and my husband Bert who are both under doctor’s care. Love to you both!
I wish Femke the best with the offer to take over the Dutch Touch and to Jenny for doing such a great job all these years!
Ria Bok - 780-472-2725 - [email protected]
DCC AUXILIARY The Annual Dutch Spring Market is coming on Saturday, May 12th, 2018
As always, Volunteers are needed and appreciated! (10 am – 4 pm, main kitchen only)
Please phone Edith at (780) 489-8404
Hopefully, we will have lots of sunshine this time.
Truus de Visser (780) 434-4133- [email protected]
KLAVERJAS CLUB & TOURNAMENTS Congratulations to the winners of the March 11th tournament who were:
1. Martin Wouterse 2. Piet van Pappeveld 3. Frank Stolk
The next tournament will be held on Sunday, April 15th at 1:30 pm. Hope to see you all there!
Pieter & Erica Van Leeuwen – (780) 459-5367 – [email protected]
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NEWS FROM THE clubs
BUS TRIP
Unfortunately, we have had to cancel the June 1, 2018 bus trip to Cold Lake, AB
We are looking at possible dates for another bus trip in early
Fall 2018 (September or October).
More information will be coming in upcoming issues!
Rinske Ter Heide – 780-489-8404 -- [email protected]
Femke Williams – [email protected]
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WINDMILLS
Happy Birthdays to all having a birthday this month and as always hugs and best wishes to those who need them. Upcoming Events March 29, 2018 Easter Hat Making
April 5, 2018 Easter
April 26, 2018 Koningsdag
May 31, 2018 Wind up BBQ
Renie Perreault - 780-456-3141 - [email protected]
QUESTION: 2520, 1260, 840, 630, 504, 420, 360, 315 What number would come next?
ZUMBA GOLD - SIT AND BE FIT We had a few weeks of “holidays”, but it is back to work on April 12th! Our instructor will be busy for the next couple of weeks, so if you want to do Sit and Be Fit or Zumba, just let me know and I will set up the video for you. “Zumba is cheaper than therapy!” “I don’t sweat, I sparkle”
Renie Perreault - [email protected]
NEWS FROM THE clubs
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STITCH ‘N RIP Here we go again, time is going too fast! The knitting group wishes Jenny all the best, we miss you!! We are busy as always, lots of hats and scarfs have gone out to the people in need. The hospitals are very happy with the small hats! Always nice to be appreciated even with a thank you! We hope to see all of you at the market on May 12th – Volunteers are always needed!
Edith Van Leeuwen - (780) 489-8404 - [email protected]
NEWS FROM THE clubs
2018 Dutch Spring Market
The Annual Dutch Spring Market is underway! We have extended the hours this year, and we are looking forward to great weather and
additional new vendors.
New hours: 10 am to 6 pm.
Beer Garden and Tent Entertainment, Music, Living Statue and much more!
Fresh Tulips flown in direct from Holland!
Vendors: 48 listed and growing Showcase of Vendors - 2 per day on the website / Links to Vendors information
www.dutch-market.com Come out and enjoy the day with us..!!
Saturday May 12, 2018 Barb de Visser - Vendor Coordinator, DUTCH SPRING MARKET
(780) 991-0239, [email protected]
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BILLIARD CLUB – Our competition is coming to an end and as you can see anybody has a chance to win (that will only be from the top 6). Only 3 more games to go! After the 3 weeks, the playoffs are starting on April 18th and will end on Friday, April 20th, so keep these dates in mind and we will hope to see you all out on Friday, April 20th to find out the Champion! The standings as of March 21, 2018 are:
Piet Putters -
780-466-5756
1 Ed Wiersema 29 8 Piet Putters 23
2 Chris Putters 29 9 Bob Derksema 21
3 Joshua Putters 27 10 Dennis Stolzmann 19
4 Piet Van Papeveld 26 11 Roel Ter Heide 19
5 George Boekholt 26 12 Gerry Thys 18
6 Bert Westmaas 25 13 Joe Brand 10
7 Cor Vriens 24 14 Robert Beaudry 9
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For Weddings, Anniversaries,
Company Parties, Reunions, Dances etc.
(Club members and ESCA members receive a discount on the
rental)
780-984-4569 Frank Stolk
DUTCH CANADIAN CENTRE 13312—142 Street,
Edmonton, AB
Victoria Fancy Sausage (2007) Ltd
Enjoy an old world feel: many Dutch products including Croquettes, Frikandellen, Rookworst and our delicious Metworst. Visit our candy section for the sweet or salty tastes, or browse our huge deli with Dutch liver sausage and imported Gouda Cheese.
6508—118 Ave Edmonton AB 780-471-2283 Email: [email protected] Allen & Jackie Snyder
CLASSIC EUROPEAN ANTIQUES Anneke's Antique Sale
New Shipment from Europe & the States has arrived. Anneke's Antique Sale March 30-31, 2018.
Friday 10 AM - 6 PM , Saturday 10 AM - 4PM 5100-41 Avenue Stony Plain
$5.00Admission, free Parking. Contact Anneke 780 699 7839.
$50.00 Table Rental [email protected] / www.classiceuropeanantiques.com
Store Hours: Tuesday to Friday 11:00—5:00. Saturday 10:00-4:00. Sunday 11:00-4:00
13314-126 Ave . Edmonton [ Across from Wholesale Sports ]
Ben’s Meats & Deli
15726 Stony Plain Road Edmonton AB T5P 3Z5
(780) 489-1424 www.bensmeats.com
email: [email protected]
Family owned & operated since 1953…
Come visit us for a large assortment of Dutch items, as well as sliced deli meats and fresh
meat products.
We also carry an assortment of Gluten Free items.
We are the supplier for the Dutch Canadian Club’s famous Croquettes!
Celebrating 64 years!
Award Winning Gouda from the Heart of Alberta!
2009 Canadian Champion Smoked Gouda medium Old Grizzle ex. aged gouda Gruyere medium (Swiss)
The 2011 Canadian Champion Spiced Herbs & Garlic Gouda 2012 World Champion Smoked Gouda
2nd Award Silver 2013 Canadian Champion
Old Grizzly Artistic Old Grizzly Gouda Ex. Aged Available at Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market
Edmonton every Saturday from 8:00 am-3:00 pm.
Free shipment across Canada, shipment by mail in 4 kg or 8 kg boxes. Order by phone, fax, online or visit our own store in Red
Deer (Mon.-Sat. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm). Sylvan “Star” Cheese ltd.
Phone: (403) 340-1560 Fax: (403) 342 6831 RR #1, Site 6, Box 31, Red Deer, AB T4N 5E1 web: www.sylvanstarcheesefarm.ca
email: [email protected]
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John D. Stobbe Owner/Broker
Century 21 - Platinum Realty PM
8724-91 Street NW Edmonton, Alberta T6C 4L2
Bus 780-988-1100 Fax 780-485-1313
www.century21edmonton.com
If you are looking for information on Real Estate
Market whether Buying, Selling or Renting. Send
me a note and I will be glad to get you the
information. Bedankt.
12510 - 118 Avenue 780-455-5855
Inquiries welcome
Willem Hubben Certified Denturist
NEW DENTURES RELINES REPAIRS
www.edmontondenture.com
LIBERATION DAY MAY 5, 2018
10- 11:30 am - FREE Pancake Breakfast
(pancakes, sausage & fruit)
11:30 am – Guest Speakers
(The Importance of Liberation Day)
Please join us for a day of celebration
Brought to you by
NextGen
Don’t forget to wear your ORANGE!
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I would like to thank Jenny Smits for
everything she has done for the Dutch Club over the years, but especially for her dedication to the Dutch Touch! If you have any articles, thoughts, news or anything that you would like to contribute to upcoming issues, please email or call me (780) 909-7966 [email protected] Deadline for submission is the 20th of each month Thanks! Femke
Phone 780.477.3561
Butte/Continental Travel Edmonton are now Great Canadian Travel.
Members’ page
following: Spring Market - on May 12 the DCC is hosting the annual Spring Market. We need volunteers for setting up, preparing and serving food, cleaning up and take-down after the event. Please call Edith at (780) 489-8404 for kitchen volunteering or Barb de Visser at (780) 991-0239 for all other jobs.
All the best to Mia van de Holst after her surgery, we wish you a speedy recovery! Our thoughts go to all our members who are dealing with any sickness or suffering – you are in our prayers!
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A film by Jean Van De Velde
SUMMARY We were asked by the coordinator of the Edmonton Jewish Film Festival to let our membership know of one of the films that they are showing this year, which is a Netherlands/South African co-production called An Act of Defiance, directed by Dutch director Jean van de Velde. The film is in English and Afrikaans, and is a riveting historical drama of the 1963 trial of ten South African political activists, including Nelson Mandela and his inner circle of Black and Jewish supporters. ★★★★ ‘An EXQUISITE, MOVING film about a forgotten piece of history.’ Peter Paul Muller is UNPARALLELED.’ - TV KRANT ★★★★ ‘BEAUTIFUL and MODEST.’ - DE VOLKSKRANT ★★★★ ‘A SUBLIME INTERPRETATION’. - ALGEMEEN DAGBLAD ★★ ★★★★★★ ‘The BEST FILM by Jean van de Velde thus far. A film that’s also RELEVANT today.’ - DE FILMKRANT
Tickets can be purchased for $12 each, on our website at: https://www.jewishedmonton.org/an-act-of-defiance
Movie Time! May 13th at 6:00 pm, Landmark City Centre Cinema
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12769 - 50 Street NW (587) 520 - 2229
[email protected] Or on Social Media @DoubleDutchTM and #DutchMuch
Also featuring: 99 bulk bins of Dutch Licorice & Candies Meal ready meats prepared in store Quality products from local farmers & producers
Double Dutch (Treats & Meats) Ltd. Imported Dutch delights; local farm favourites!
www.DoubleDutchTreats.com (587) 520-2229
Have you tried our famous Kroketten? Stroopwafels?
Made from scratch in store, a fresh batch every week!
As well as other delicious Dutch treats. Dine in, or order delivery at
SkipTheDishes.com
Headquarters
Yellowhead on 50th Street
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Nederlandse Top 10
Week 12, 2018
1 Bløf Zoutelande
2 God’s Plan Drake
3 Friends Marshmello & Anna Marie
4 Fan Ronny Flex & Famke Louise
5 IDGAF Dua Lipa
6 The middle Zedd & Maren Morris & Gray
7 Echampe la culpa Luis Fonsi & Demi Lovato
8 Homesick Dua Lipa
9 Finesse Bruno Mars & Cardi B
10 Meant to be Bebe Rexha feat.
Florida Georgia Line
To our friends, thank you all! My sincere appreciation, to you all for making the Musical Afternoon on Sunday, March 18th, a success. Even the snow, which fell the night before, could not dampen the spring spirit of everyone and I’m sure all enjoyed the music and the sing a-longs. Most importantly, we raised a total of $3000 for the Alberta Cancer Foundation to make life better for Albertans facing cancer, wherever they live. Sorry, I did not have the time to thank you all after the event but without you it would not have been possible make the event a success, so thank you to: Charlie for so graciously accepting to play and to promote the event Frank the excellent idea of providing karaoke videos Jenny for promoting the event in the Dutch Touch Dolf for being the M.C. and promote the event The Board of the Dutch Canadian Club for donating the hall Rikke for finding and handling the door prizes for the event Riek and Ann for setting up the hall before the event Judy for handling the tickets at the door George for assisting with the busses at the parking area Daniel for helping in the coat room Edith and her crew for helping in the kitchen Dick for providing services in the bar And, last, but not least, the DCC Board donated $675 to even the fundraiser to $3000! To promote this fundraiser in memory of my sister was a difficult one, but together we must continue to invest in the life-saving cancer research and treatment.
Harold (Benny) Bens
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KING’S DAY – APRIL 27, 2018
King's Day is the biggest day of the year in The Netherlands! While there are other monarchies throughout Europe, few put on such wonderfully celebrated festivities as the Dutch with one expressed purpose: to rejoice with the reigning monarch, and emphasize how important he or she is to the Netherlands. Historical Background - The Netherlands is no stranger to historical prominence on the world scene. Dutch merchants, agriculturalists, mariners, philosophers and genius artists such as Rembrandt and the school of the Dutch Masters among many, have been known through the centuries for their unique contributions in various spheres of influence and culture. Today, the country celebrates its place among the nations as they joyously celebrate their ruling monarch on King’s Day. When Queen Beatrix abdicated in favour of her son, Willem-Alexander in 2013, “Queen’s Day” became “King’s Day” which is celebrated on the King’s birthday on April 27th of each year. Cultural Events and Festivities: A Celebration of Life and the House of Orange - King’s Day, or “Koningsdag,” is an ongoing festival throughout the entire nation, major cities or small towns. No place is left out as the Royal Family, being members of the House of Orange, visits as many of their beloved subjects as they can. However, this day is also about a people’s love for their ruling monarch. Whether it is in their capital city of Amsterdam or throughout the realm in Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten, the constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands put on the “Orange,” and take it to the hilt. Whether it’s wearing the colour of orange, drinking the national drink known as “Oranjebitter” or even dying their hair an orange colour, there is no mistaking that the House of Orange is remembered fondly by the people. Stemming from a military victory in 1620 by then Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange, people today join in festivities across the nation. Amsterdam - Street Parties - As the world’s most festive street party, and the number one destination point of the Netherlands during King’s Day, more than a million people visit with 750,000 locals each year. This day is not to be underestimated in importance as DJ and artist-driven events have had to move to the outskirts of the city. Amsterdam - The Vondelpark - Whatever a visitor sees on King’s Day, a visit to the Vondelpark must be among the highest set priorities as one can hear the laughter of children beginning in the early morning hours, as they gather in large numbers to publicly sell old toys, games and perform musical numbers for visitors. Other Attractions and Events in Haarlem, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht - Other large cities, and smaller ones too, have their share in celebrating King’s Day. If you can’t be in Amsterdam, you’ll not come up short if you find yourself in these other major places of destination such as Haarlem, Rotterdam and other famous cities. To make your King’s Day complete, every city and townships have their own spectacular fairs with plenty of wild fun rides, mini pancakes, or “poffertjes” and “suikerspinnen” known as sugar spiders or candy floss.
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The Dutch Canadian Business Club organized its second meeting this year on March 20 and had the honour of hosting the Edmonton Police Chief Rod Knecht to talk about the Legalization and Regulation of Cannabis and have him explain how the Edmonton Police Service is preparing for this big and challenging change. We started the evening off with an intro of the attendees while enjoying a great meal and snacks provided by Elegant Affairs with John Drywall. Rod Knecht was introduced by Frank Stolk and he had a very engaged discussion with the audience. The Chief is a very good speaker and knows the facts about Cannabis. As we all know Cannabis legislation is also a very “hot” topic with pro and con camps and everybody has an opinion. Cannabis has been illegal since 1923 in Canada and will be legal in July this year. There has been a lot of discussion about the health effects, especially for younger people, the medicinal use and the recreational use as drug. Also the load on the criminal justice system was discussed as we all know that has been broken for a while. There was a lot of discussion about driving under the influence and what tools the police has to test for Cannabis use. One of the biggest concerns with legislation is that there are no reliable tests available yet to determine whether people are under the influence of Cannabis and what impact that has on driving. There are companies that are revising their policies based on the legalization, Oil Companies, West jet, police force, military etc. were given as examples as they all have safety sensitive positions where requirements are more stringent. There are also different views on whether organized crime will decrease after legislation. The legislation in Canada was also compared with other locations where Cannabis use was legalized and some of the results from comparisons were shared with the audience. The chief also talked about the pros and cons of the safe injection sites as they were used in Vancouver and now in use in Edmonton and he also touched on the current problems the police encounters with Fentanyl overdosing and Fentanyl drug trafficking. The presentation and discussion was very well received by the audience and as always everybody enjoyed the networking after the meeting. In the last month we also met with Dennis Pietersma from the new NFIA (Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency) office in Toronto to introduce the Dutch Canadian Business Club. His office is combined with the Dutch Consulate General in Toronto. (Fact: There are two Dutch Consulates General in Canada, one in Toronto and one in Vancouver, there is one Embassy in Ottawa and there are 6 consulates, one of them in Edmonton). It was his first visit to Edmonton where he also met with a number of other business people in Edmonton to discuss how they can help Canadian businesses doing business in the Netherlands. Currently there is only one NFIA office in Canada. If you need more info please let me know. We also continue to connect business people and advise them on doing business with the Netherlands. We had a quite a few requests and we have been able to connect with help from our members. If you are interested in becoming a member of the business club or have some ideas how to grow the club please let us know. As part of the DCC website update the business club has also updated the website. Please have a look and let us know whether there is something missing or things need to be changed or updated. May 15 we will be meeting at the airport, we will have tour organized by KLM and will have a look behind the scenes of offloading an airplane. If you are interested in attending please let us know. May 26 we will have a tour to Sylvan Star to meet up with DCBC Calgary. More details to follow on the website.
UPDATE from the Dutch Canadian Business Club Contact: Harm de Groot 780-499-0266
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CLUB MANAGER 780-984-4569
BOARD MEMBERS
President
Frank Stolk 780 464-4879
Vice President Emmy Diamond 587-988-7518
Secretary
Wanita White 780-455-2016
Treasurer Judy Boekholt 780-470-3701
Officers
Ria Bok 780-472-2725 Cees Stolk 780-417-2245
Pieter Van Leeuwen 780-459-5367 Rinske Ter Heide 780-960-9758 Femke Williams 780-909-7966
DCC AUXILIARY
President
Edith Van Leeuwen 780-489-8404
Secretary Truus de Visser 780-434-4133
Treasurer
Erica Van Leeuwen 780-459-5367
THE WINDMILLS
President Pieter Putters 780-466-5756
Secretary
Renie Perreault 780-456-3141
Treasurer Annette Fuchs [email protected]
DUTCH TOUCH
Editor Femke Williams [email protected]
780-909-7966
ADVERTISING Femke Williams [email protected]
NEWS FROM THE NETHERLANDS
Deadliest week since WW II More people died in the last week of February than in any equivalent period since the end of the Second World War, Dutch government statistics have shown. A combination of freezing temperatures and the peak of a long-running flu outbreak pushed the number of deaths up to 3,887, according to figures from national statistics office CBS quoted by AD. Half of those who perished were over the age of 80. By comparison, an estimated 3,200 people died in the week of the devastating floods of 1953 – though the total Dutch population at the time was 10.4 million compared to 17.2 million today. On average 2,800 people died per week in 2016. In January 1945, at the peak of the hunger winter at the end of the war, around 4,500 people a week died. Exact figures are unavailable because in those days numbers of deaths were recorded monthly rather than weekly. Jan Latten, of the CBS, said the record was likely to be surpassed again before long as the population ages. ‘The average life expectancy for a newborn baby is more than 80 for boys and around 85 for girls. But the downside of getting older is that our bodies weaken and we are more vulnerable to things that are associated with natural phenomena such as an extremely cold week in winter.’ (DutchNews.nl)
DON’T FORGET:
DUTCH SPRING MARKET ON MAY 12th!
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Beer Gardens &
Entertainment until 6:00 or later!
DCC CLUBS
BILLIARDS CLUB Piet Putters 780-466-5756
BUILDING MAINTENANCE
Vacant
CARD MAKING Ria Bok 780-472-2725 [email protected]
CASINO
Cory Vriens 780-478-1450
DCC NextGen Daniel Bok 780-692-2534 [email protected]
DUTCH SPRING
MARKET COORDINATOR Barbara de Visser
780-991-0239 (please leave a message)
Cees Stolk 780-903-5022
HALL RENTALS Frank Stolk
780-984-4569 [email protected]
HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Rinske Ter Heide 780-960-9758
KLAVERJAS TOURNAMENTS Pieter Van Leeuwen
780-459-5367
MEMBERSHIP Piet Putters
780-466-5367
SEWING & CRAFT CIRCLE Jenny Smits 780-473-0905
STITCH ‘N RIP CLUB Edith Van Leeuwen 780-489-8404
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APRIL 2018
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 EASTER
2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Card Making
15 Klaverjas
Tournament 1:30 pm
16 17 18 19 20 Billiards
Championship
21
22 23 24 25 26 27
28 Card Making
29 30
MAY 2018
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 Liberation
Day
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 SPRING
MARKET
13 Mother’s
Day
14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 Victoria
Day
22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
JUNE 2018
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 Bloomsday
4 5 6 7 8 9
10 Father’s
Day
11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
fall & winter months
Board Meeting Upcoming Meetings:
Tuesday, April 10th – 7 pm Monday, May 7th – 6:30 pm
Monday, June 11th – 7:00 pm
Committee Meetings Monday, May 7th – 6:30 pm
Monday Stitch & Rip Club
12:00 - 3:00 pm
Tuesday Sewing Circle
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Klaverjas Club 12:30 - 4:00 pm
Wednesday Seniors Drop-In Nordic Room
1:00 - 4:00 pm Billiard Club
7:00 pm Thursday
Windmills (Seniors) 1:00 pm
Zumba Gold 2:00 pm
Friday Flying Dutchman Club Room
Social 7:30 pm
Saturday Card Making 10:00 - 5:00 twice a month (check calendar)
WEEKLY SCHEDULE