"Pearl of Voorschoten" for Gé van Niekerk
Gé van Niekerk received a “Pearl of Voorschoten” award today in recognition of his many years of volunteer service with the Vereniging Ouderenbelang Voorschoten (VOV). Mayor Nadine Stemerdink presented the award as he stepped down from the association’s board. The ceremony took place during the general membership meeting at the VOV Senior Center.
Mr. Van Niekerk joined the Voorschoten Senior Citizens’ Association (VOV) in 2008. After completing the computer course, he signed up for the events committee, which organizes, among other things, music afternoons, the flea market, the annual party, and the annual Christmas dinner. He later became chair of this committee. Over time, Mr. Van Niekerk was asked to join the board. He has now been the vice chair of the VOV for some time.
VOV Newsletter
In his role on the board, Mr. Van Niekerk establishes and maintains contact with advertisers for the association’s bimonthly publication, the VOV Newsletter. In addition, he establishes and maintains contact with sponsors and handles the financial and administrative aspects of the agreements made with advertisers and sponsors.
Also plays for Voorschoten ’97
In addition to his volunteer work for the VOV, Mr. Van Niekerk has been active with Voorschoten ’97 as a member of the Sponsorship Committee and the Clothing Plan 2.0 Committee.
About the VOV
The VOV has been in existence for nearly 20 years and strives to offer as wide a range of activities as possible, believing there is something for everyone to participate in. In addition to the board, the association relies on the volunteer efforts of coordinators and members who are eager to make a difference for others. This ranges from organizing events for the approximately 1,500 members, planning trips, and coordinating one of the weekly activities, to delivering newsletters or serving coffee at the social afternoon.