A group, meeting for so many years and being so effective in the realisation of its goal, of necessity develops a culture of its own. So has Inteval.
First of all there is the overall rule of: ‘we work hard and we play hard’. The hard work is illustrated by the impressive productivity and by the long working hours when the group meets. The hard play is illustrated by the fact that the group has developed into something of a ‘gourmet society’, preferring excellent dinners in exquisite surroundings, each new host competing with his/her predecessor in offering the best to his/her colleagues!
These dinners also follow a certain ritual, with greatly appreciated humorous dinner speeches by the chairman and members who dare to compete with in eloquence.
Longlasting friendships and good-fellowship have resulted from our working together, implying not only professional support and advice but also camaraderie involving the good and the hard of our private lifes.