Census-Let them know you are Basque!

Mar 17, 2010 by guerrica

One final clarification for which a few have asked (see below for initial posting)

1) The census is confusing and even in a country of immigrants where mixed heritage and race is the norm the census attempts to bucket people into groups. This is why I sent my e-mail in the first place…to help navigate the “bucketing”

2a) If you are “lucky” like me your answer to the question # 8  of the census is only one (1) convoluted answer:
Question 8. Is Person 1 (2, 3, 4…) of Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin? Answer: Yes, another Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin.
Fill in the blank with: Basque
Question 9. What is Person 1 (2, 3, 4…)’s race?
Answer: White

2b) If like so many of us you happen to be the product of more than one heritage (this is America, right? I’d say this is pretty much the norm) then your answer becomes more convoluted than 2a.

Question 8. Is Person 1 (2, 3, 4…) of Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin? Answer: Yes, another Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin.
Fill in the blank with : ____% Basque & ____%Heritage 2, etc…
Question 9. What is Person 1 (2, 3, 4…)’s race?
Answer: Depending on your ethic background this could again be White or any of the other choices. If you are of mixed race check Some other race and fill in the blanks accordingly.

3) If you aren’t Basque at all the same rules apply. Take credit for your rich cultural heritage. We’re all American, but we all came from somewhere else and the census and everyone who uses this data for the next 10 years will be working off the answers to the questions we make today.

A happy St Patty’s Day to all from a Basque who recognizes on St. Patty’s we’re all a lil’ bit Irish

Ondo pasa,

Joe G

Kaixo danori (Hello everyone),

Remember your heritage as you sit down to fill out your 2010 US Census. As in census’ past this year’s census asks both about 1) Ethnicity and 2) Race. As has been the case in the past the US government convolutes “Spaniards” with “Hispanics” even though any History, Chicano Studies, or Spanish student (like myself) would tell you this is technically incorrect. That being the case the ethnicity question specifically asks if one considers themself Hispanic but then allows for a selection of “Hispanic, other” which is a broad category that includes “Spaniards” and allows for a fill-in-the-blank where “Basque” can be written. Even for our brothers and sisters from across the border in France this seems like the best way to articulate being Basque (certainly not a perfect system). In fact this seems to be the only way. Race then refers to ones “social and cultural characteristics” which by the US census definition describes Basque ancestry as “White” (see below).

It is important to fill out the Census accurately and completely because it is the database of information for demographics of age, sex, ethnicity, race etc that is drawn from every time in the next 10 years that any US federal, state or local agency requires such data as well as many non-governmental agencies. As one Professor put it, “…an accurate count of the U.S. population forms the basis for many important but often overlooked political, economic, and social decisions that are made that end up affecting our daily lives.” – C.N. Le, Professor at University of Massachusetts, Amherst-from http://2010.census.gov/2010census/why/index.php Accessed 03/18/10

Take credit for all of your ancestry, not just your Basque ancestry. The US melting pot is what makes this country unique.

For more information on the 2010 Census check out:

The US Census Bureau

http://2010.census.gov/2010census/how/interactive-form.php

and for more information on definitions and the Census in general check out the Wiki page at:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Race_and_ethnicity_in_the_United_States_Census

• “White. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa. It includes people who indicate their race as “White” or report entries such as Irish, German, Italian, Lebanese, Near Easterner, Arab, or Polish.”^[9]

–
Joe M. Guerricabeitia
VP of Seattle Euskal Etxea
(Seattle Basque Club)
www.seattleeuskal.org

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Spring Dinner – March 27th

Mar 14, 2010 by Amaya

Our Annual Spring Dinner will again be held at the beautiful PRAG House at 747 16^th Avenue E, Seattle, WA 98112.  Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.  In addition to food and drink we’ll be hosting the Annual Mus Tournament, as well as board elections and a proposed revision to the SEE bylaws.  Please plan accordingly if you would like to play mus, vote, etc.

12:30  Mus Registration ($20 per team)

1:00 Mus Tournament

4:00 Socializing

5:00 Elections and by-law voting

5:30 Dinner – Entrée, bread, salad and beverages are provided.  Please bring a side or dessert to share

$20 Members, $25 Non-members, $40 Member Family, $50 Non-Member Family (12 and under free)

 747 16^th Avenue E, Seattle, WA 98112

Please contact Amaya at secretary@seattleeuskal.org or 321-662-8049 to RSVP or with any questions

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SEE Oharrak-Volume 2; Issue 1-Spring 2010

Mar 5, 2010 by guerrica

SEE_Oharrak_Vol_2_Issue1

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Euskara Language Flyer

Mar 4, 2010 by guerrica

The Basque Language Flyer

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Board Meeting Notes – March 2, 2010

Mar 3, 2010 by Amaya

Seattle Euskal Etxea

March 2, 2010 Board Meeting 

Attendees

Danielle Bock- Grande – President

Joe Guerricabeitia – Vice President

Amaya Michelena – Secretary

Marilou Michelena – Director

 

                                              Agenda         

Subject	Notes
Finances	$3757.90 in checking account.  This does not include NABO expenses or membership drive expenses
UW Language Day	Friday, March 5Danielle, Amaya and Marilou will attendAmaya and Danielle will arrive at 10 for set up and Marilou will join when she gets off work. Items to bring: Danielle – Tape player with Basque language tapes Amaya – Business cards Danielle – newsletters Amaya to make language, history and resources handout and will send out draft by end of day Wednesday Newsletters will be stuffed at WLD and taken to post office
Spring Dinner	March 27 at Nora’s12:30pm Mus Registration1:00 Mus Tournament 4:00 Social Hour 5:00 Elections and by-law voting 5:30 Dinner, entrée bread, salad and beverages are provided, guests are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share Mus Joe is the coordinator, cost is $20 per team. We have a bottle of whiskey and brandy to be used as prizes.  SEE will cover travel expenses for winning team to the national tournament in an amount to be determined and announced at the local tournament.  Amaya, Joe and Gaizka will discuss and propose an appropriate amount during the 2010 budget process. Elections We will do paper ballots with a write in section for members who decide to run at the event.  Amaya will print ballots prior to event so let her know what position you would like to run for.  Marilou will bring the ballot box By-law Voting Marilou, Amaya, and Danielle will take shifts at entrance and will hand out copies of the revision proposal as members come in and have board members available to answer any questions.  It is very important that we have an accurate count of members present so we can verify quorum.  At 5:00 and we will have a show of hands vote for members.  We will go section by section with a brief summary at the beginning of each section and a brief opportunity to ask questions. Food and Drink Entrée – Conchita will cook entrée.  Marilou will contact her to finalize details Chorizo – Joe’s parents will bring chorizo, Joe is taking orders for extra to be brought from Boise Bread – Amaya Pasta Salad – Amaya Green Salad – Danielle Cod – Joe Cheese – Danielle, $40 budget Arroz con leche – Joe Dessert items – Danielle, Amaya, Marilou Soda- Amaya Wine – Marilou to bring 1 case of Charles Shaw            Joe will bring the 7 bottles he has in SEE            Storage Sangria – Danielle will bring Carlo Rossi and sangria    fixings Raffle Palas set, carved picture, 1 SEE shirt, 1 book, 1 bottle wine, 1 pack chorizo.  Any other items in our inventory will be up for sale.  As always Marilou is in charge of selling tickets. Membership Drive/List Gaizka will divvy up the master membership list and each board member will call assigned people to: 1)    Confirm continued interest in being on our membership list 2)    Verify/update contact information 3)    Inform of Spring Dinner and get RSVP if possible Communication We have already announced the date and location in the December newsletter, and posted the information on the website in mid-February.  It will be included in the newsletter going out at the end of this week and Joe will include in the monthly email as well as a Facebook invite and an evite that will go out once the membership list has been cleaned up(see membership list above)   Other Tables & Chairs – Joe has two 8 ft tables and four 6 ft tables and 22 folding chairs.  Danielle has a friend with two tables that we can use.  We estimate we will need 10 tables total. Amaya to confirm with Nora how many tables she has.    Amaya to ask Gaizka to look up how many we ordered last year.   Joe may not have a truck so we may have to look into borrowing or renting truck to move tables and chairs We may need to order more chairs from Petersons, Amaya or Danielle can pick them up to avoid delivery charges. Coolers and ice buckets – Danielle Plates, cups and cutlery – Joe Other items – Amaya will send out a more complete list about a week before the event. Entry Fees $20 members, $25 non-members, $40 member family, $50 non member family Nora to charge $80 for the facilities
Social Events	Mus in May workshop – Joe to speak with Gaizka to find 3 weekends in May that we can hold mus lessons.  We will charge a small fee ($5-$15) and make the announcement at the Spring Dinner
2010 Grant and budget	Amaya will get with Gaizka to start a preliminary budget to present at the next meeting and Amaya will check the NABO website weekly for the release of the grant and notify the board so we either create a committee or can work on the grant together.
Other Business	Membership cards without calendar – Joe to update membership card and business card template and Danielle to print and pick up from Seattle Public Schools.  Membership cards will be distributed at spring dinner and business cards at World Language Day
Basque Needs Grant	Danielle will research
Center for Non-profit	Danielle will research when classes are
Danielle’s Churro Business	Danielle is willing to bring her churro maker to events and donate a portion of the profits to SEE
Next Meeting	April 6, 6:00 at Joe’s

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