Local choir leader honored after 25 years of cultural dedication in Hollands Kroon
Jacqueline Luken-Reus has been awarded a municipal commendation for her 25-year commitment to the Havenstraatzangers choir, enriching cultural and social life in Hollands Kroon. Her efforts have brought joy to members and audiences alike through music and community events.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Recipient | Jacqueline Luken-Reus |
| Award | Municipal commendation |
| Presented by | Acting Mayor Léon de Lange |
| Organization | Havenstraatzangers (smartlappenkoor) |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Members | Approximately 60 |
| Years of Service | 25 |
| Key Contributions | Organizing festivals, managing subsidies, communication, and recruitment |
| Location | Hollands Kroon, Noord-Holland |
The municipality of Hollands Kroon recognizes volunteers who make significant contributions to local cultural and social life. Awards like the municipal commendation highlight the importance of grassroots initiatives in fostering community engagement and well-being.
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Municipal commendation for Jacqueline Luken-Reus
Jacqueline Luken-Reus received a municipal commendation on March 22, 2026, presented by acting Mayor Léon de Lange. She was recognized for her many years of dedication to the smartlappenkoor that she co-founded in 1999.
A place to make music together
What began as an initiative by a group of enthusiastic singers and guitarist Gert Boekel of Café Boekel has grown into an association with approximately sixty members. For many members, the choir is a valuable hobby and a place to make music together.
25 years of stability
Within the current board, Jacqueline is the only one who has been involved from the very beginning. For 25 years, she has been a stable force within the choir. With performances in, among other places, the local church and the café, as well as exchanges with choirs from neighboring municipalities, the choir brings joy to both its members and the public within and beyond Hollands Kroon.
For 25 years, Jacqueline Luken-Reus has been a stable force within the choir.
Jacqueline contributes to the association in many ways. For example, she annually organizes a choir festival and a members' party, arranges subsidies and sponsors, and ensures that new musicians are found when necessary. She also manages the choir's communication, website, and social media channels.
Municipal commendation
With her dedication, Jacqueline has been making a valuable contribution to the cultural and social life in Hollands Kroon for 25 years. As a token of appreciation, she received the municipal commendation.
Photo: José Reus
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