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  • "Germany after Brexit" by Tom Weingärtner (Journalist)

    Tuesday, November 10, 2020 19:30-21:30

    Zoom Online Meeting

  • Financial Literacy

    Tuesday, November 17, 2020 19:30-21:30

    - Mrs. Annamaria Lusardi University Professor of Economics & Accountancy; Academic Director, Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center (GFLEC)

  • "The Chemical that exploded in the Port of Beirut"

    Tuesday, November 24, 2020 19:30-21:30

    Nitrate d'Ammonium "The Chemical that exploded in Beirut Port"  A Nuclear Bomb !!!? An Envirenmont Air Pollution !!!? 

    Zoom Online Meeting Charbel AFIF, PhD, HDR Charbel AFIF, PhD, HDR Associate Professor Chairperson, Chemistry department Director of the EMMA Research group Technical director of the Center for Analysis and Research

  • “EU's Common Security and Defense Policy”

    Tuesday, January 19, 2021 19:30-21:30

    Zoom Online Meeting Michael Merker Senior Advisor to the EU’s Civilian Operations Commander

  • AI: "What it really is and what it isn't!"

    Tuesday, January 26, 2021 19:30-21:30

    Zoom Online Meeting Dr. Dorian Selz, Founder & CEO Squirro and one of Switzerland's leading digital minds

  • "How does an AI driven world look like?"

    Tuesday, March 16, 2021 19:30-21:30

    Zoom Online Meeting Dr. Dorian Selz, Founder & CEO Squirro and one of Switzerland's leading digital minds

  • "Born in Africa"

    Tuesday, March 30, 2021 19:30-21:30

    Zoom Online Meeting “Born in Africa” , presented by Isabelle and Remi De Backer

  • Hike to Help 25K through Pajottenland

    Sunday, October 24, 2021 09:00-17:00

    Hiking

    Pajottenland Follow the Pede River out of Brussels into nature and see a watermill and castle! This full-day, intermediate hike will take advantage of the autumn weather and colors in Pajottenland. It will be led by Wessel Kooyman of the Expat Hiking Brussels Meet-up Group. All proceeds will go to Serve the City to help send underprivileged children to the zoo for a day. 15 EUR/person. Adults only.Just take tram 81 to the end of the line to stop Marius Renard and walk 20 minutes to cows. The hike will end at train station Ternat, where we take the train back to Brussels. You'll need a one way trip ticket from Ternat to Brussels. Maximum 30 adults.Cost: €15 per person non-refundable Bank IBAN: BE65 4370 1829 0396How to book: Please make payment via the bank account above with your full name and “Charity Hike” in the communication line. Other information:• In case you are late, the group can only wait until 9:30 am.• For a PDF of the hiking route, contact Teg at tmalla@gmail.com.• We will follow government guidelines on COVID-19 regarding distancing, etc.• You'll need good hiking shoes or boots, rain gear, sunscreen, plenty of water (1.5L minimum) and snacks if desired.• The hiking speed is moderate to fast. You may need to have recent hiking experience and be in good shape.• Please also note that the route may vary.• By signing up for this hike, you accept that you will participate under your own responsibility.

  • Private tour of Victor Horta-designed Hotel Solvay by owner Alexandre Wittamer

    Saturday, November 27, 2021 15:00-16:00

    Hotel Solvay Brussels

    Hotel Solvay Take a private, self-guided tour for just our group of the magnificent Hotel Solvay, one of Belgium’s finest examples of Art Nouveau architecture and interior design. Created by famed Belgian architect Victor Horta, this gem in our city was spared from demolition in the 1950s by the Wittamer chocolatier family. See why on this beautiful tour following the presentation by Alexandre at our meeting on 23 Nov. Maximum 20 people. Price: 26 EUR/person. Pre-pay by 25 Nov. via IBAN: BE65 4370 1829 0396. Questions? Contact Angela Dansby at president@rotary-cantersteen.be.

  • Tour of Frederic Blondeel's cocoa roastery in Koekelberg, Brussels

    Saturday, December 4, 2021 11:00-12:30

    Frederic Blondeel chocolate

    Rue de Ganshoren 39 Just in time for St. Nicolas, stock up on some of Belgian's best chocolates and get a behind-the-scenes tour of this urban cocoa roastery by bean-to-bar producer Frederic Blondeel. He will explain cocoa terroir and how beans from different countries allow for unique flavor profiles. Chocolate tastings included. Maximum 15 people. 25 EUR/person. All attendees must pre-pay to IBAN: BE65 4370 1829 0396. All proceeds will go to Serve the City Brussels.

  • Discovering Unusual Wines from Lesser Known Places by Eric Boschman

    Tuesday, December 7, 2021 19:00-21:00

    Wine tasting

    Stanhope Hotel Boschman is a wine expert who was ranked “Best Sommelier in Belgium" in 1988. He has columns in several publications, including "La Dernière Heure", "Moustique" and "Femmes d'Aujourd'hui." On Bel RTL radio, he has contributed to "Laissez-moi Dormir" since 2008. He appears on the television shows "Père et Fils"and "Sans Chichi” as the character Monsieur Oenophile. Also a former restaurateur, Boschman will pair wines with our Stanhope meal and introduce us to unusual selections. 50 EUR/person, partners welcome.

  • Winter Hike 15K for Serve the City Brussels

    Sunday, February 27, 2022 09:15-17:00

    Central Station to go to North Sea This half-day, easy hike will take advantage of the empty North Sea coast to beach-comb. It will be led by Wessel Kooyman of Expat Hiking Brussels Meet-up Group and a lunch will be organized afterwards in Oostende by Rotarian Teg Malla. Maximum 30 people. 15 EUR/person. Please pre-pay to IBAN: BE65 4370 1829 0396. All proceeds will go to Serve the City. Adults only.

  • Hike to Help 30K on North Sea Coastline

    Sunday, February 27, 2022 09:15-17:00

    This full-day, intermediate hike will take advantage of the empty North Sea coast to beach-comb. It will be led by Wessel Kooyman of Expat Hiking Brussels Meet-up Group. Maximum 30 people. 15 EUR/person. Please pre-pay to IBAN: BE65 4370 1829 0396. All proceeds will go to Serve the City. Adult...

    North Sea coastline This full-day, intermediate hike will take advantage of the empty North Sea coast to beach-comb. It will be led by Wessel Kooyman of Expat Hiking Brussels Meet-up Group. Maximum 30 people. 15 EUR/person. Please pre-pay to IBAN: BE65 4370 1829 0396. All proceeds will go to Serve the City. Adults only.

  • “European Foreign and Security Policy in changing times”, by Michael Merker (European External Action Service)

    Tuesday, January 16, 2024 19:00-22:00

    Stanhope Hotel Michael Merker is the Senior Advisor to the EU's Civilian Operations Commander at European External Action Service. Mr Merker previously worked as EU Military Staff at the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union. In 1997 he started his career in Brussels at the European Commission and worked at the EU Delegation in Prague, at DG Enlargement, at DG Justice and Home Affairs and at the end at DG Security Policy Counter-Terrorism Desk.

  • “The climate stove project: addressing the global clean cooking challenge” by Dr Michel Loots (COO ClimateStoven)

    Tuesday, January 23, 2024 19:00-21:30

    Stanhope Hotel This is a very interesting initiative together with the university of Ghent to create an oven for the developing world based on solar power. Making this stove accessible to the poor would lead to reduced health expenses, diminished deforestation, saved woman working hours, and improved educational opportunities for girls. Michael Loots will tell us more about this great initiative. Please find attached a flyer with further details.

  • “What whaling tells us about innovation”, by Prof. Dr. Christiane Hipp

    Tuesday, January 30, 2024 19:00-21:30

    Stanhope Hotel Christiane is Professor for Organization and Corporate Governance. She was Dean and Professor for Organisation, Human Resource Management and General Management at the Technical University Cottbus, Germany. She received her diploma in Industrial Engineering in 1994 and her PhD in Economics in 1999. From1995 until 1999. Christiane was a Research Associate at the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research. She received her postdoctoral lecture qualification in 2005. Her areas of interest include demographical change, service innovation, innovation strategies, intellectual property, and innovation processes. Christine now works as Policy Officer for Science and Culture at the Representation of the Land Brandenburg to the EU.

  • Burns Night 2024: Scottish Celebration with Whisky and Haggis. Introduced by David Lamb

    Tuesday, February 6, 2024 19:00-21:30

    Stanhope Hotel Burns Night marks the anniversary of the renowned Scottish poet Robert Burns' birth on 25 January 1759. Known in medieval Celtic culture as a story teller, verse maker and composer, the word ‘Bard’ has become synonymous with the world’s greatest poets. However, few are as celebrated as Scotland’s own ‘National Bard’, Robert Burns, who Scots pay tribute to on 25 January each year. Burns Night is a time to enjoy Scottish traditions and celebrate the renowned poet Robert Burns with a classic combination of haggis, neeps, tatties, some reciting of poetry, and maybe even a warming dram. It's also an opportunity to celebrate Scotland's enduring legacy of creativity. Join us as we raise a toast to the immortal words of Burns. Immerse yourself in a tradition that transcends time and discover the extraordinary talent that defines Scotland. It’s a place where the past and the present come together and create a celebration that resonates with the spirit of Scotland. It is a moment to enjoy Scottish traditions and food such as the famous haggis.)

  • “Syrian refugees in Lebanon – Humanitarian work in informal tent settlements” by Tabea Henning

    Tuesday, February 27, 2024 19:00-21:30

    Stanhope Hotel Tabea Henning is based in Brussels and works for German Corporation for International Cooperation's Better Migration Management Programme, which is implemented in the Horn of Africa. Since 2019, she has been working as a humanitarian worker in northern Lebanon, close to the Syrian border, independently and with the NGO Mishwar. She previously studied International Relations and Diplomacy in The Hague.

  • “The Rotary Foundation – the magic of Rotary” by Johann Vannerom (District Rotary Foundation Chair D 2149)

    Tuesday, September 24, 2024 19:00-22:00

    Stanhope Hotel Johan Vannerom, District Rotary Foundation Chair D 2140, Paul Harris Society Member, Polio Plus Society Member, Past-President RC Meise-Bouchout

  • “A resilient and sustainable EU – how can the European Court of Auditors contribute?” by Helga Berger

    Tuesday, October 1, 2024 19:00

    Stanhope Hotel Helga Berger has been the Austrian Member of the European Court of Auditors (ECA) since 2020. She started in Chamber V (Financing and Administration of the Union), where she was responsible for the chapter of the annual report on financial management and the special report "Protecting the EU budget - Better use of blacklists needed". In January 2022, she moved to Chamber II (Investment for Cohesion, Growth and Inclusion). There she was responsible for the chapter of the annual report on cohesion, resilience and value, as well as working on a review of the regularity of cohesion spending. In December 2023, the ECA published the special report "Public procurement in the EU - Less competition for contracts awarded for works, goods and services in the 10 years up to 2021", for which Helga Berger was rapporteur. In March 2024, she took over as Chair of the Quality Control Committee of the European Court of Auditors and is Chair of the international Panel for Standard Setting of all Supreme Audit Institutions worldwide (PSC). Prior to this, the Carinthian-born lawyer worked as Director General Budget at the Austrian Ministry of Finance, at the Austrian Court of Auditors and as a criminal judge. She has more than 20 years of professional experience in the areas of planning, implementation and control of public finances.

  • Victor Vaugoin on “Regions in the EU” + Christopher Sieler on Rotary Club Checkpoint Charlie

    Tuesday, October 22, 2024 19:00-21:00

    Stanhope Hotel Victor Vaugoin, based in Brussels, is currently a Director at Liaison Office of the State Government of Lower Austria to the European Union. Victor Vaugoin brings experience from previous roles at Pantarhei Corporate Advisors, ÖBB-Holding AG, ÖBB Holding AG and Federation of Austrian Industries.   

  • H.E. Jürgen Meindl, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to the Kingdom of Belgium and to NATO

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024 19:00-21:00

    Stanhope Hotel Mag.iur. Jürgen Meindl started his work as Austrian Ambassador to NATO in September 2023. Before that, he worked as head of the art and culture section in the Federal Chancellery and the Federal Ministry for Art, Culture, Public Service and Sport., Previous positions took him as Ambassador to Belgium (2015-2017) and Switzerland (2011-2015). From 2002-2006 he was Deputy Head of Mission in Berlin and from 1999-2002 Deputy Head of Mission in Tel Aviv. From 2007-2008 he was Foreign and European Policy Advisor to the Federal Minister of Defense and from 2008-2011 Deputy Head of Cabinet to the Federal Chancellor (focus: foreign/European policy, government coordination)., His professional career began as Head of Department for cultural initiatives, cultural management, mediation and public relations at the Federal Ministry of Culture, Arts and Science (1991-1994).

  • Lukas Wernert (European Commission): “hydrogen – small atom with big potential for our energy future?”

    Tuesday, November 19, 2024 19:00-21:00

    Stanhope Hotel Lukas Wernert, Hydrogen Policy Lead in the Directorate-General for Energy of the European Commission., Lukas joined the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies as a European Union Fellow during the academic year 2023-2024. , Lukas has been seconded by the European Commission’s directorate-general for energy (comparable to the US Department of Energy). , In his latest post he lead the first ever development of a trans-European hydrogen grid. , Lukas has long standing experience in EU policy development and implementation in different areas (energy, justice and home affairs, external relations). , During his fellowship Lukas will research on effective policy support measures to upscale hydrogen across the whole value chain in the US and the EU. , Lukas holds Master’s degrees from the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration (Austria) and the College of Europe.

  • Visit of Tony Janssens, Governor Rotary International District 2140

    Tuesday, December 3, 2024 19:00-21:00

    Stanhope Hotel

  • Werner Stengg, Cabinet of Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Henna VIRKKUNEN on « Digital Policy in the EU: Towards a Human-Centred Digital Transformation »

    Tuesday, December 17, 2024 19:00-21:00

    Stanhope Hotel Werner Stengg is a senior digital expert at the European Commission who joined at the beginning of December the Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Henna VIRKKUNEN who is in charge of Tech Sovereignty, Security andDemocracy. Henna Virkkunen is tasked with combating the increasingly complex security threats facing the EU, whilst at the same time strengthening our external borders and our internal security. This goes hand in hand with her responsibility to ensure our freedoms, justice and democracy are strengthened too. Virkkunen is also responsible for the Digital and Frontier Technologies portfolio. This entails leading Europe’s efforts in shaping a competitive, resilient and inclusive digital future and maintaining or attaining leadership in strategic digital technologies.Previously Werner Stengg worked as a member of Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager’s Cabinet. Before that he was Head of Unit in various DGs since 2006, responsible for E-commerce and online platforms, for postal and public interest services, and for better regulation and economic analysis. His experience within the European Institutions also includes positions in DG Budget, in DG Enterprise, and the European Council of Ministers. He holds a doctorate in commerce and economics from the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration.

  • Ms. Joana Ferreira on “Access to essential health care and health education for women in Cape Verde”

    Tuesday, January 14, 2025 19:00-21:00

    Joana Ferreira,  President of Cuida d’Bo

    Stanhope Hotel Joana Ferreira, the President of Cuida d’Bo, is a passionate advocate for women's health and empowerment. Originally from Braga in Portugal, she moved to Belgium 5 years ago and works professionally as a Commercial Learning and Development Specialist. Her employer – Hologic is a leading company specialised in health devices for women, such as mammography equipment. Her journey took a turn after a volunteer experience in Cabo Verde where she met many women who had never visited a gynecologist and lacked basic health education. Inspired to address this healthcare gap, she founded Cuida d’bo, which aims to improve access to essential health care and health education for women in Cape Verde (https://cuidadbo.org/).  
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