On August 28, 2025, our Regional Chapter North Rhine-Westphalia hosted its annual Summer Barbecue in Meerbusch. It was a perfect summer highlight for our members, partners, and friends from across the North Rhine-Westphalia region.
The event was opened by Regional Chapter Chair , who welcomed guests to the picturesque venue at Golfpark Meerbusch and shared reflections on the past year for transatlantic business.
In her inspiring keynote, Jane Bocklage, Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy Berlin, drew a compelling parallel between baseball and transatlantic partnership - highlighting shared values such as teamwork, strategy and resilience.
We were honored to welcome U.S. Consul General as a guest of honor and truly appreciated her presence and engagement throughout the evening.
Guests also got a taste of American culture with an interactive baseball experience - a big thank you to the M枚nchengladbach Blackcaps and the D眉sseldorf Senators for bringing the sport to life with such enthusiasm and expertise!
The evening was rounded off by a fantastic performance from the Jass Band of the , adding a unique and festive atmosphere to the event.
Special thanks to our sponsors, whose generous support made this event possible:
Gold Sponsor:
Silver Sponsors: , , ,
Mobility Partner:
Speakers: Jane Bocklage, Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy Berlin, Regional Chapter Chair Christin Schack, and Guest of Honor U.S. Consul General Preeti Shah
