SEE 10th Year Anniversary Picnic & Concert

Oct 11, 2007 by Amaya

Mil Esker to all those involved in helping to make this year’s 10th year anniversary celebration a huge success. The event was pure enjoyment, especially when the raindrops at Lake Sammamish let up and we had an unforgettable performance by Juan Mari Beltran and his band from Euskadi. On behalf of Seattle Euskal Etxea, thank you to all those involved in making it possible for this group of amazing talent to come to Seattle! SEE members and friends had the pleasure of hosting the band during their Seattle tour, and time spent during this cultural exchange will be remembered by all. Thank you to all who contributed towards hosting our guests, and for making them feel comfortable.

The food at this year’s picnic was unforgettable as well..succulent, perfectly seasoned lamb, idiazabal cheese, steaming garbanzos, gourmet chorizo, beet salad, and tortillas and Gateau Basque that were gobbled up in no time. Thank you to all who contributed to the absolutely delicious spread at this year’s picnic. The event was a successful fundraiser, not to mention a lot of fun for the club. A raffle was held at the event, and autographed Beltran band posters, Gerald Hirigoyen wine, Idiazabal cheese, Basque books, and other goodies were given away. Thank you to those who donated items in this year’s raffle, your support and generosity is much appreciated. The Spanish Table in the Pike Place Market helped provide the cheese and wine, and we are glad to have their support and delicious goodies in our own backyard!

Again, Eskerrik Asko to everyone who participated in the SEE 10th Anniversary Picnic and Concert. SEE you next time!

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Presentation on the History of Basque Whaling in the New World

Oct 10, 2007 by Amaya

Come join us for this presentation by Dr. William Fitzhugh, Director of the Arctic Studies Center at the Smithsonian Institution. Dr. Fitzhugh will share his findings on the little known but pivotal role of Basque whalers in the exploration of the Americas in the 16th and 17th centuries.

When: Sunday, October 21st 2007, From 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Where: Continental Place / 2125 First Ave. Fifth Floor Party Room / Seattle, WA 98121 (See below for directions).

Dr. Fitzhugh’s recent excavations of ancient whaling sites in Canada have found that Basques did not disappear from Newfoundland waters in the early 17th century as generally believed, but continued voyaging to that area for more than another century.

He is known for his archeological studies of Arctic peoples. As curator of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History’s arctic collections, Fitzhugh has produced several international exhibitions, as well as films, television shows, and popular and scientific publications.

Directions:

Belltown, at the intersection of 1st Ave. and Blanchard, three Blocks North of the Public Market. Continental Place is a 34 story condominium building. Parking on the streets is free on Sundays—drive around the block, there is always parking.
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Board Meeting Notes – October 3, 2007

Oct 3, 2007 by Amaya

Funds
Update

Received notice that Basque Government has approved
our grant for — € (about $— US) for 2007 expenses.

 

Summer Picnic Revenue $—

Raffle Revenue $—

 

Expenses for Picnic $—- (figure incomplete as we
are still waiting on some receipts)

Expenses for raffle $—

 

Total Club funds $— (figure does not include
Basque Government grant)

 

 

Action items:        Amaya
– turn in necessary paperwork to Basque Government for receipt of grant

All
– turn in any outstanding receipts for reimbursement

 

Fall
Film Night

Targeting
mid-November for film night to show “Nomadak tx”. If a theater isn’t available
we will look into showing movie a member’s house.

 

Action items:        Gorka
– Contact NW Film Form to organize showing movie

Danielle
– Obtain film and permission to show

Amaya
– assist with marketing, help as needed to organize

 

 

November
10 NABO Meeting

Danielle and Amaya to attend meeting in Ontario, Oregon.  Cost of the trip will be covered by
attendees.

 

Action items:        Amaya
– contact NABO to let them know we are attending.  Contact Ontario club to see if they might be able to
house us for two nights.

 

Newsletter

Danielle to take over newsletter duties.  Next newsletter to be published end of
October or beginning of November and will be emailed to members unless they
specifically request the newsletter to be mailed to them.

 

Action items:        All
- Each board member to contribute an article to Danielle by October 17.

Danielle – have newsletter
completed by end of October or beginning of November

Danielle,
Gorka, Amaya – date/time info for Film Night finalized for publication

 

 

End
of Year Membership Drive

Targeting December 1 for mailing.  To include Merry Christmas / Happy New Years
card, revamped questionnaire, calendar offer.

 

Action items:        Amaya
- coordinate mailing

Danielle
– assist in designing card

Gorka
– assist in revamping questionnaire with demographics information

 

 

Regular
Meeting Time

Board meetings will take place 1^st Tuesday
evening of every month.

 

 

Seattle Euskal Etxea Informational
Brochure

Distribute SEE informational brochure to area
businesses

 

Action items:        Danielle
– Design brochure

All
– assist in distribution as needed

 

 

Seattle
Euskal Etxea Website

Update website with pictures and summer picnic
recap.  Add blog function.

 

Action items:        All
– send summer picnic pictures to Danielle

Danielle
– post pics and summer picnic recap

Gorka
– Contact Eric Miller to check feasibility of adding blog function to site

 

 

Library

Discussed housing SEE’s Basque reference materials
in the Seattle Public Library

 

Action items:        Gorka-
Contact Seattle Public Library to coordinate

 

 

New
Club Contacts

Two individuals have contacted Danielle recently
with interest in the club; one a professor and one a foreign exchange student
in Snohomish.

 

Action items:
Danielle – look into
organizing small event(s) for these two.

 

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