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Holland America Line Hosts Seattle Men’s and Women’s Choruses Director’s Circle Summer Luncheon on Board ms Amsterdam

Seattle, Wash., Aug.20, 2015 — Holland America Line hosted the annualDirector’s Circle Summer Luncheon for the Seattle Men’s and Women’s choruses aboard ms Amsterdam Sunday,Aug. 16, 2015, at the Port of Seattle. <?xml:namespace prefix="o" ns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office"?>

The event startedwith a message from Executive Director of Seattle Men’s Chorus Steven Smith,Artistic Director Dennis Coleman and Board President Bob Davidson, followed bya performance in the ship’s main show lounge by artists from both choruses. After a gourmet lunch guests were invited totour the ship.

“Holland America Line is proud to be alongstanding supporter of Seattle Men’s and Women’s choruses, organizations thatnot only represent exceptionally talented artists but who also act as a voicefor acceptance,” said Orlando Ashford, president of Holland America Line.“Entertainment and cruising go hand in hand, and it’s rewarding when we canpartner with local arts organizations that have a worldwide impact.”

“Our annualluncheon aboard one of Holland America Line’s beautiful ships is a highlight ofour year,” said Smith. "Withoutthe support of our community partners we would not be able to provide suchquality programming, so we are deeply grateful to Holland America Line foreverything that they do for the choruses and our organization."

About Seattle Men’s and Women’s Choruses

The Seattle Men’sChorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus are two of the largest community choruses inAmerica. Formed in 1979, the Seattle Men’s Chorus is the largest gay men’schorus in the world, with more than 350 singing members. The Seattle Women’sChorus, which debuted in 2002, has quickly grown to over 300 singers.

Full-scale choralproductions combine the region’s leading professional talents with nationallyknown guest artists to create events that attract more than 25,000 people to afive-concert series each season. Thousands more see each chorus in other localperformances every year. To learn more visit flyinghouse.org.

Holland America LineCommunity Support

Eachyear Holland America Line hosts more than 25 shipboard charity luncheons fornearly 5,000 guests in its home port cities. In addition, Holland America Lineand its corporate foundation’s charitable-giving programs provide cashsponsorships, in-kind donations, free- and reduced-fare cruise donations fornonprofit fundraising events, donations of usable shipboard items around theworld, employee volunteerism and other philanthropic activities.

For moreinformation about Holland America Line, consult a travel professional, call1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.

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