Special Events

Welcome Events

The Hospitality Committee hosts two Welcome Events a year, usually a Morning Coffee or Afternoon Tea, in the Fall and Spring, as a way to reach out to newly arrived UN Delegates and their spouses and introduce them to the activities of HCUND.

It is an opportunity for newly arrived families from different missions to meet each other as well as hear directly from HCUND volunteers about our mission, resources for newcomers to New York, how to register for our events, and information about upcoming programs.

During the past year we have been holding our Welcome Coffees on Zoom, but we look forward to hosting everyone in person when it is safe to do so.

Spring Luncheon

The annual Benefit Luncheon raises funds to support our English Language Program. HCUND provides English instruction for all levels at a modest fee with scholarships available, if needed. A lack of English was recognized very early by HCUND volunteers as a significant challenge for newly arrived delegate spouses. Our instructors have decades of experience working with our United Nations community.

The Luncheon provides a forum for distinguished speakers, often from the United Nations diplomatic community, who highlight important international topics and events.

For more information and to attend please see invitation.

Ambassadors’ Ball

The Ambassadors’ Ball is the HCUND’s elegant annual benefit and primary fundraiser inviting guests from the diplomatic and business communities for cocktails, fine dining, dancing, as well as a special Live Auction of luxurious items and world-wide exotic trips. 

Ambassadors from around the world attend and each year, 15-20 UN Ambassadors donate dinners hosted at their residences to our Silent Auction. These dinners are the most popular items in the Silent Auction and have been appreciated and enjoyed by both hosts and guests as a lovely way for the United Nations community and its New York City guests to meet and learn more about each other. 

You can visit our Online Silent Auction to bid on all the wonderful donations except these Ambassador Dinners. They are reserved for on the night bidding only.

Past venues have included the elegant & historic Metropolitan and Harvard Clubs. 

Online Silent Auction

https://e.givesmart.com/events/rms/ 

The Hospitality Committee wishes to express our deepest appreciation
and gratitude to the Estate of Kofi Annan and to Mrs. Nane Annan for their
generous donation of items in support of our 2022 Silent Auction.

Silent Auction offerings will be available for
viewing, bidding and purchase beginning
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 – 5 P.M.  TO  DECEMBER 10, 2022 – 11 P.M.

Registering online is the quickest, easiest way to place bids and purchase
items in the auction. Simply register by entering your name, contact
information and payment method. Registering online will also help us
provide you with a speedy check-in and check-out at the event. Bidding
volunteers will be in place on the night of the Ball to assist any guest
without a device or who needs assistance.