Honouring Jan H.A. Koorenhof Recipient of the Netherlands Luncheon Club Community Service Award
The Netherlands Luncheon Club cordially invites you to a Special Luncheon celebrating Jan H.A. Koorenhof, Mr. Canada, for his many years of dedicated service to the Dutch Canadian community.
This luncheon will also mark the 135th Anniversary of the 48th Highlanders, whose vital role in the Liberation of the Netherlands—particularly the City of Apeldoorn—helped forge the enduring twinning relationship between Apeldoorn and Burlington.
Event Details
Thursday, April 23, 2026 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Albany Club 91 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario Cost:$70.00 per person All are welcome. Tables of 8 are recommended.
11:30 a.m. – Registration & Reception (Cash Bar) 12:15 p.m. – Three-Course Luncheon • Guest speakers and introductions • Presentation of the NLC Community Service Award • Recognition of the 48th Highlanders by • – Marjan Schippers, Consul General • of the Netherlands 3:00 p.m. – Conclusion
A special WWII Jerry Can display will be presented by Theo Luykenaar, WWII historian and NLC board member. (The display will later be donated to the Canadian War Museum, Ottawa.)
With Thanks to Our Sponsors
Jan H.A. Koorenhof
Jan H.A. Koorenhof was born on December 28, 1949, in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. He has dedicated much of his life to strengthening Dutch Canadian relations, particularly in the areas of remembrance, veterans’ affairs, and cultural exchange.
Beginning in 1984 with the Toronto committee “We Do Remember,” Jan went on to found an organization that brought Canadian veterans to the Netherlands and became an advisor to the Liberation ’45 (Bevrijding ’45) Committee. Since 1985, he has served as an advisor to Veterans Affairs Canada and managed the Canadian Club in the Netherlands, organizing numerous events and performances for Canadian veterans.
Over the years, Jan coordinated high-profile including Dutch Royalty visits and exchanges, including the RCMP Musical Ride (1988), the Burlington Teen Tour Band (1995), and the Halton Regional Police Service Band (2012). He also collaborated with CBC and NOS on multiple television projects.
In 2000, Jan became president of the Canadian Liberation Monument Committee; the monument was delivered to Canada in 2002 and the unveiling broadcast by CBC. He joined the Apeldoorn–Burlington Twinning Committee in 2003 and remains an active member today. In recognition of his service, he received the Canadian Meritorious Service Medal in 2004.Until this day Jan continues to be an active member of the Apeldoorn-Burlington committee.
NLC Membership 2026
Thank you for your support in previous years. We need your support to continue organizing events, day trips and more. Please send a cheque of $25.00 to continue your Netherlands Luncheon Club membership.
Please send a cheque payable to Netherlands Luncheon Club, c/o NLC, 44 Bartlett Drive, Seguin, ON, P2A 2W8. Or send an e-transfer mentioning your name on the e-transfer. Email: netherlandsluncheonclub@gmail.com
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