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What'sNewS Issue 7 November 2000
The year 2000 has seen
many celebrations -
and PT Rabobank Duta
Indonesia (RDI) has
joined in the fun. This
year marks the 10 year
anniversary of our office
in Jakarta, which opened
as a joint venture bank and began opera-
tions on 24 September 1990. An original
staff of 30 employees has grown to close
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Jakarta office's ever-growing business in
the region. To commemorate its 10 years
and celebrate for the future, RDI organ-
ized an outing from 23-24 September, at a
beach resort in Anyer, Indonesia. The cele-
bration, 'Fiesta on the Beach', was the cul-
mination of a series of events that has
taken place in honour of the anniversary.
Events such as a Rabo Blood Donation, a
Children's Drawing and Painting Compc-
tition, and the Rabo Olympics were the
build up to 'Fiesta on the Beach'. More
than 250 party-goers enjoyed various
games, competitions, dinner, dancing and
live music. The celebration culminated
with the presentation of the 'Ten Years
Service Merit Award' to 15 employees, on
staff since RDI's establishment in 1990
and who have played a crucial part in
building RDI into what it has become to-
day. 'RDI has certainly had its share of
ups and downs through the years,' says
Hans Winkelmolen, president director,
RDI. 'While the effects of the economie
crisis in Asia are still present, we're over-
coming the challenges. We're committed
to strengthening our role in the region -
and we're proud that this office has
November 1, 1975 was Sisca PHnck's first day on
the job as Henk Visser's assistant - and 25 years
later, she's still offering RI invaluable support.
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Slingelandt. On her silver anniversary, Sisca
celebrated with colleagues and friends who
have known her through the years.
Rabo Duta Indonesia's anniversary was no
small birthday, with two days of celebrations
and a review of what's happened and what's to
come. Pictured left, members of RDI's staff take
a moment to mark the occasion.
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