The president of the Social and Economic Council receives dozens of invitations a week, for example to address a meeting, take receipt of a book, or visit an organisation. While the president greatly appreciates these invitations, he receives so many that he must be very selective about the ones he ultimately accepts.
If you intend inviting the Council’s president to your event, we recommend that you first read through the information below. It provides guidelines for drafting your invitation and tells you where to send your correspondence.
What is the reason behind your invitation?
Be sure to state your reasons clearly in your invitation. Why is this a good time to meet the president or to ask him to address your meeting or visit your organisation? What does your organisation or event have in common with the Council and its work? Why would it be advantageous for the president to accept your invitation?
Who is your contact person?
In your invitation, be sure to identify the contact person who is familiar with your plans. Include his or her telephone number and e-mail address. It is often necessary to consult about the programme and the president’s arrival.
When should you send an invitation?
Try to send your invitation three months prior to your meeting or event. You will receive a reply in approximately three weeks, so that you know in good time whether the president has accepted your invitation. Invitations sent at the last minute are virtually impossible to fit into his schedule.
Where should you send your invitation?
Send your letter or e-mail to:
Social and Economic Council/SER
Attn: Dr A.H.G. Rinnooy Kan
Postbus 90405
NL-2509 LK Den Haag
T +31 (0)70 - 3 499 499
E w.boersma@ser.nl
In order to consider your invitation, we need the following information:
- What will the president be expected to do?
- Who is organising the event?
- What is the topic and target group of the event?
- Where and when will the event be taking place?
- Is this a public or a private event?
- Is it a national or an international event?
- Is it a commercial or non-commercial event?
- What is the programme/draft programme?
- Which other important invitees/speakers plan to attend?
- What is the name, telephone number, and e-mail address of your contact person?
Please use the address given above for invitations only. For more information, contact Ms Jolanda Maas, Head of Communications, at +31 (0)70-3 499 578 or at j.maas@ser.nl.