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Board Meeting Notes- March 2010

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 5 Danielle, Amaya and Marilou will attend Amaya 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’s 12:30pm Mus Registration 1:00 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

March 2010 Meeting Notes

Spring Dinner – March 27th

Our Annual Spring Dinner will again be held at the beautiful PRAG House at 747 16th 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 16th Avenue E, Seattle, WA 98112

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

NABO Winter Meeting-2010

  1. 1. Call to Order
  2. 2. Preliminary Matter

2.1. Minutes approved w/ minor corrections.

2.2. Treasurer’s report-Grace Manvil

2.2.1. Pelota-Annual Federation Fee is $600. Six (6) clubs have frontons. Each pays $100 annual dues, which directly cover the international federation dues. Jean Leon Iribarren Memorial Fund is applied to pelota.

2.2.2. Mus-Dues are $10/player, minimum of $100 annually.

2.2.3. Educational account- SEE bought 50 calendars. With shipping total was $268.46

2.2.4. NABO dues- $100 per club; $1 member  ($0.75 to NABO; $0.25 to Aita Tillous Fund)

3.0 Committee Reports

3.1. Video-Jesus Pedroarena

3.1.1.      NABO owns a lot of outdated VHS equipment.

3.1.2.      Jesus authorized to dispose of dated equipment as he sees fit.

3.1.3.      A few newer pieces of equipment (CD/DVD) will be maintained.

3.2. Calendars-Mary Lou Urrutia in absentia

3.2.1.      Going forward clubs will review proofs prior to printing.

3.3. History-Argitxu Camus Etchecopare in absentia

3.3.1.      California Basque Heritage Project is looking for immigrant info from 1850 onward. Project to expand to other states upon completion.

3.4. Pilota-Evelyne Etcharren

3.4.1.      Pilota Txapelketa will be held in conjunction w/ Jailadi July 29th & 30th; categories will include: Esku Pilota, Paleta Goma (mens/womens) and Women’s Baleen

3.5. Udaleku-Valerie Arrechea/Kate Camino

3.5.1.      Application online; due May 1

3.5.2.      Tuition $300; Aita Tillous Financial Aid available; App due April 1st

3.5.3.      Dates: June 21st-July 2nd

3.5.4.      Questions: Kate Camino kcamino@unr.edu

3.5.5.      Udaleku 2011 SF, CA June 19-July 2nd; Udaleku 2012 ID or WY?

3.6. Beti Gazte-Vasco Bilbao (in absentia) presented by Tyler Smith

3.6.1.      Beti Gazte will hold 1st event July 3rd 4-8pm in Elko, NV in conjunction with Elko festivities.

3.6.2.      Target demographic: 15-25.

3.6.3.      NABO voted to give Beti Gazte $1000 in seed money.

3.6.4.      Clubs asked to publicize.

3.6.5.      To get involved e-mail: Vasco Bilbao-Bastida at bilbao@post.harvard.edu , with “Attn: Beti Gazte”

3.6.6.      Looking to create a commemorative scarf/bracelet.

3.7. Mus Tournaments- Pierre Etcharren

3.7.1.      June 12th; names due by June 1 to etcharren@msn.com

3.7.2.      International Mus Tournament 2010

3.7.2.1.http://nabasque.org/LA-MUS-2010.htm

3.7.2.2.Hosting country (US) allowed 2 teams

3.7.3.      San Francisco has mus cheat sheets

3.8. Euskara-Martin Goicoechea/Izaskun Kortazar

3.8.1.      Logo is being created; current idea is “EITB” formed to Euskal Ikasi

3.8.2.      Basque Singles website: www.kaixomaitia.com

3.8.3.      Several Basque teachers are interested in summer exchanges

3.8.4.      Bertso Jaialdia 50 urte Celebration in S.SF March 13th 2010

3.8.5.      NABO won the 2009 Eusko Ikaskuntza (for Basque) from Eusko Jaurlitza.

3.9. Kantari Eguna-Noel Goyhenetche

3.9.1.      Will be hosted by Iparreko Ibarra Basque Club in October; info to follow.

3.9.2.      Children encouraged to participate; all clubs encouraged to participate.

3.9.3.      NABO will provide airfare for singers (Errmanu Marticorrena+)

3.10. Basque Governement/Diaspora-Benan Oregi

3.10.1.  New General Secretary vested Reno in July 2009

3.10.2.  No cuts have been made to Diaspora funding; all others affected (e.g. 20% cut in culture funding)

3.10.3.  Gaztemundu will have a new format with extensive travel all around Euskadi (July 18-30th)à Promote image of the Basque country abroad.

3.10.4.  Jailadi Committee has requested plane tickets for performers (cultural tour)

3.10.5.  General grant info will be published in March.

3.10.5.1.        New receipt list will require (expense, CK# & date); audit only some.

3.10.5.2.        Extreme need grants exist

3.10.6.  World Congress is discussing having upwards of 600 attendees. 3 delegates per club (NABO is US club).

3.11. NABO Facilitator’s Report-John Ysursa

3.11.1.  Euskaltasunaren Erronka “Basque Continuity Challenge”;  Our challenge to continue the promulgation of Basque culture.

3.11.2.  UNR has Basque Online Bookstore

3.11.3.  Hartza-Hybrid dance group from all over US

3.11.4.  Iparhaize II

3.11.4.1.        Ages 16-??

3.11.4.2.        Return to Mar del Plata

3.11.4.3.        App Due March 15th

3.11.5.  Singing/Songs-Provided on flash drive to Danielle-Will copy

4.0 Old Business

4.1.   Ellis Island $1000-Approved (SEE supported)

4.2.   Global Association-Approved continued discussion w/o any additional cost (SEE supprted)

4.3.   2011 trip to Euskadi-Anita Anacabe is organizing atrip to Euskadi 2011

4.4.   NABO Flag/Pilota Flag-US Flag was used; similiar to other countries. No NABO other flag was created.

4.5. Finance Committee

4.5.1.      Will review general fund

4.5.2.      TBD 

5.0 New business

5.1.   NABO meetings 3 meetings to 2 a year? Failed-SEE voted against (still 3)

5.2.   Raise NABO president spending limit from $500-$1000-Approved (SEE voted against)

5.3. Bizi Emankorra Nominations-3 selected

5.4. New club applications-Miami approved

5.5.   Should NABO try to continue Lokaria info (births, deaths, weddings, etc)-Failed. Much discussion alluding to difficulty of task and Aita Tillous unique position in gathering and fulfilling the role (SEE voted against).

5.6. Future meetings discussed; 2012 convention in Elko; 2013 convention in NYC.

5.7. Open items

Cooking Classes & Tamborada @ Txori in Jan & Feb

Cooks Are Kings For A Day

Join us on Wednesday, January 20th at TXORI                                 for our 3rd Annual Tamborrada Fiesta!

From  5pm  to 11pm we’ll have pintxos at the ready as servers weave their way through the festive throng with platters full from which to order. Drummers clad in chef’s whites will be marching through Belltown from 6pm to 9pm, and we will all don chef toques and be cooks for a day!

At  9pm we will be serving a special txoko communal dinner in the back room. $45.00 per person plus beverages, tax and gratuity. Seating is limited. Last year this dinner sold-out in 2 days!                       Reservations are required. Please call TXORI at 206-204-9771

Tamborrada is THE festival of San Sebastian, Spain — the bars of which were the inspiration for TXORI.  One legend says it began in the 19th century. The city was about to be invaded so all of the cooks and chefs of the city left their kitchens and joined the drummers of the regiment which was defending the city. As they beat on wine casks and pots and pans in concert with the military drummers, the invading army was convinced that the force defending the city was considerably larger than they had expected and then retreated. So, the cooks saved the city!

Beginning at the stroke of midnight each January 20th cooks are honored as the event is reenacted. Groups of drummers dress as chefs and march through the city drumming for 24 hours straight! To learn more, click here:es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamborrada_de_San_Sebasti%C3%A1n

Winter Schedule of Classes and Chef Dinners

Chef Joseba is offering a new series of cooking classes and chef dinners at Txori and The Harvest Vine. Prices do not include sales tax. Beverages included in classes held at The Harvest Vine. Please call for more information or to reserve your spot.

At Txori Saturday, January 23rd at 11am:                                                                 Cooking Class: Seafood in Donostia, fine pintxos $40

At The Harvest Vine Saturday, January 30th at 10 am:                                          Cooking Class: Spanish breakfast $60

At The Harvest Vine Tuesday, February 9th at 6:30 pm:                                             Chef’s Dinner:   Cuisine from the Catalan Region                                                               5 courses $75.00 + tax, gratuity and beverages

At Txori Saturday, February 13th at 11 am:                                                             Cooking Class: French Basque cuisine $40

At The Harvest Vine Wednesday , February24th at 6 pm:                                         Chef’s Dinner:   Dinner in Bayonne                                                                                         5 courses $70.00 + tax, gratuity and beverages

At The Harvest Vine Saturday, February 27th at 10 am:                                         Cooking Class: Paella $60

Fall 2009 NABO Meeting in Seattle a Success

Seattle Euskal Etxea successfully hosted its first ever NABO meeting this past weekend. In attendance were representatives from Basque clubs from throughout the US.

Early arrivals to the Seattle area were greeted at a reception held at the Belltown flat of local SEE members Ray & Edith Azpiri. Over full glasses of red wine a bountiful spread and beautiful view were enjoyed by all attendees. Following the reception many chose to make the short walk to the local Basque pub, Txori. There delegates continued to reconnect and relax before Saturdays meeting.

Saturdays meeting begun with a light breakfast and coffee to fuel the days activities. The meeting was convened at 8am and broke for lunch around noon. Lunch included catered chicken and the culinary delights of SEE member Conchita Michelena. Following lunch the meeting resumed. Although many topics were covered most notable were the agreement to the first ever increase in NABO membership dues from $0.50 a member to $1.00 and the external proposal to form a world federation of Basque clubs. NABO representatives were chosen to represent the organization in Argentina this Fall.

Following a few unscheduled hours for rest and relaxation an optional dinner was held at local restaurant Bilbao. Owner/operator Juan Hontanilla and his crew kept wine flowing and created the largest paella this writer has ever seen. Throughout the meal NABO members broke out in old Basque songs and enjoyed each others company. A great time was truly had by all. Some revelers continued the party by visiting post-dinner bars in Belltown.

SEE enjoyed hosting our brothers and sisters from around the US and look forward to seeing you all soon.

For NABOs recap of this event visit here

NABO October Meeting Lodging Info & Agenda

NABO FALL MEETING

FRIDAY OCTOBER, 9th, EVENING

7pm-Reception (RSVP Req’d) Ray and Edith Aspiri have kindly offered to host a small evening reception for those that have arrived into Seattle early. (Their condo is upstairs from where we will be having the meeting on Saturday. -SEE Members Welcome-

-Location: 2125 First Ave. (Suite 2704) Seattle, WA. 98121

*** Send RECEPTION RSVP to Marilu Michelena at board1@seattleeuskal.org ***

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10-MORNING

-7:30am-Breakfast A light Breakfast will be provided on site

-8:00am-TBD pm NABO Meeting

-12:00pm-Lunch- Lunch will be provided on site

Location: 2125 First Ave., 5th Floor Meeting Room

Seattle, WA. 98121

*** Send MEETING RSVP to Marilu Michelena at board1@seattleeuskal.org ***

AFTERNOON

2:30 pm (boat leaves @ 3pm)-Optional-(Reservation Required!) Duck Tour-$25/per person-Tour Seattle by land and water on a WWII amphibious landing craft! -SEE Members Welcome-

Location: 516 Broad Street

Seattle, WA Directions

DUCK  RESERVATIONS

CALL 1-800-817-1116 and request BOAT A at 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 10.  Give NABO as the company name.

OR

ONLINE Tickets Request BOAT A at 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 10.  Enter NABO as the company name.

EVENING

7:00 pm-Optional-(RSVP Required!) Dinner @ Bilbao-$25/per person includes family style meal with wine; bar available at additional cost.

*** Send BILBAO DINNER RSVP to Marilu Michelena at board1@seattleeuskal.org ***

Check or cash required upon arrival.

BELLTOWN BARS

Link to Belltown Bars

Link to Basque Bar “Txori”

BUS MAPS

Downtown Seattle (Including Belltown) Map

Bus Free Ride Area

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Rate: $99.00 (prior to tax) per night / double queen size beds *Must Cancel by 4:00 pm on October 7* Block Reservation: NABO Block Confirmation Number: 63755528 Location: Ramada Seattle Downtown 2200 5th Avenue (5th Ave & Blanchard Street) Seattle, WA 98121 To Reserve: 1-877-361-2502

Contact Marilu Michelena at board1@seattleeuskal.org with any questions.

Summer Picnic, Saturday, August 8th at Yakima Sportsman State Park

Come join us for our annual summer picnic at Yakima Sportsman State Park on August 8th.   Picnic starts at noon with lamb, chorizo, cheese, bread, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Mus registration is from noon to 1:00 with the tournament starting at 1:00.  It is our special honor to have Marilou Guerricabeitia from Boise to play traditional Basque music.

BBQ at 12:00 noon, $20 members, $25 non-members, $40 member family, $50 non-member family

Mus registration 12:00 – 1:00, play starts at 1:00. $10 per person

Park address: 904 University Parkway Yakima, WA 98901 From I-82: Take exit #34. Travel east approximately one mile to Keys Rd. (first road after crossing). Turn left, and go approximately one mile to park entrance. Turn left into park.

Questions or to RSVP, call Amaya at 321-662-8049

Map of Yakima Sportsmans Park

Map of Yakima Sportsmans Park

NABO Mus Tournament-Winnemucca Women Win!

This past Saturday 41 teams of two squared off in Chino, CA for the annual NABO mus tournament.  Representing SEE were Jose Maria Guerricabeitia of Boise, ID and me, Joe M. Guerricabeitia of Seattle, filling in for Fidel Michelena of Port Angeles, who with my father won the Spring tournament in April of this year.

Each team played 9 other teams in their randomized bracket for a best of three series. Mus play started at 8:30am and broke for lunch at 12:00pm. After a rocky start with a two match loss, SEE was 2:2 at lunch. Following the wonderful meal of chuleta, chorizo, morcilla, tortilla, ogia and ardaua (can you have a Basque meal without wine and bread?!?) SEE continued winning with a 3  match streak and were  leading the bracket with a record of 5:2. Ultimately SEE’s team ended with a 5:4 winning record in a 3 way tie below the winners of the bracket. Not bad considering that I haven’t played a single hand of mus in 2009 and haven’t played with my father in even more time!

All of the mus players were very friendly. Sadly many were not aware Seattle or WA even had a club, a fact we hope to change by holding the 1st WA based NABO meeting this October and by continuing to attend events like the annual mus tournament where club members, not just board members, meet face-to-face.

At 7:30pm the national mus champions were announced. Two women from Winnemucca carried the title and will be representing NABO in the international tournament which will be held this Fall in Bizkaia Spain. Second place went to Jean Flesher (the lead of the band entertaining the evening at 9pm) and his partner of Salt Lake City. I am unsure who 3rd place went to. Fourth place was held by Jose Maria Artiach and Xanti Alcelay of Boise, ID.

When the results are published by NABO I will post the final standings. Zorionak to the team from Winnemucca. Not only is this the 1st  female team to win a NABO tournament, but I think this gives pause to all of us to realize our Basque women can bluff and bs just as well as the men :)

San Fermin @ Txori a Success

San Fermin’s Running of the Bulls at Txori was a success. At the request of Jim Yragui I supported in singing some of the traditional songs for San Fermin. Without a microphone and over loud talking I don’t think we we’re really heard, but people appeared to be having a good time.

At San Fermin I recognized SEE members (and former board members) Jon Etulain and Tony Sabarots Etulain. We chatted and watched the bull running, appropriately with drinks in hand. Before I departed they wished me luck in the NABO mus tournament, which I was attending later in the week.

I also met Ray Azpiri, a SEE member I previously only knew in name. Ray is originally from Emmett, ID, (near my home town of Boise) but a long time Seattlite (since ‘52). For those who don’t know Ray is a big supporter of all things Basque and a successful local entrepreneur.

Lastly I introduced myself to Caroline of Txori who was bustling about working the event. Txori was packed with San Fermin’ers, and the staff did a good job of taking care of everyone. In addition to drinks and food San Fermin shirts were sold to raise money for a local blood bank.

My only complaint was I ordered 2 kalimotxos at Txori and they were not up to par. How one can mix up the the 50-50 ratio of Coke to cheap red wine, sometimes with ice and a garnish of orange or lime, I don’t know…I’ll stick to my home version with a nice Franzia merlot and some Coke. We’ll be sure to have some at the SEE picnic in Yakima, August 8th!

Festival of San Fermin (with a Running of the Bulls!) at Txori, July 6 through the 14th.

The Running of the Bulls returns

to Seattle…

The Festival of San Fermin is a time-honored tradition in the Basque country. You can be part of the celebration by joining us for the 2nd Annual Festival of San Fermin at Txori, July 6 through the 14th.

No San Fermin Festival would be complete without the adrenaline rush of Running with the Bulls. Join us Tuesday, July 7th at 8:00pm, and be part of our very own encierro , where human-powered “bulls” will chase participants through the alleyways of Belltown. A $20 entry fee guarantees you a spot in the Run as well as a souvenir t-shirt (with the above design). Those who arrive early will have a chance to vote on their favorite bull. We ask that you wear your best Running of the Bulls outfit (white pants, a red cap or scarf, maybe even a red sash around the waist), put on your new t-shirt, and get ready to run…

Joining us in our run, each with a bull of their own creation will be Tom Douglas Restaurants, Olivar, La Taverna del Alabardero, Seattle Food Tours, The Harvest Vine and BLA Architects.

Last year’s event was a big success, but with more bulls and more thrill seekers like yourself, this year will surely bring more laughs and excitement. If that isn’t reason enough, all the proceeds from the event will benefit the Puget Sound Blood Bank.

Call or stop by to sign up: 206-204-9771

Click here to see images of last year’s fiesta.

Or here to find out more about San Fermin in Pamplona, Spain:

Txoko Dinner

If Running with the Bulls isn’t for you, we are offering additional events to help Seattle celebrate the Festival of San Fermin.

On the eve of the Run, Carolin will be hosting a Txoko Communal Dinner Monday, July 6th at 6:30pm. This special four-course dinner will be served at communal dining tables, offering guests the opportunity to experience Basque dining in a fun, familial setting. The dinner is $45 per person plus beverages, tax and gratuity. This dinner sold out quickly last year. Reservations are recommended.

Pintxo Recipe Competition

On Wednesday, July 8th through Friday, July 11th the festivities continue with the 2nd Annual Pintxo Recipe Competition. Submit your favorite pintxo recipe to the kitchen at Txori by July 1st. Come in on the 8th through the 11th to try the three finalists and vote for your favorite. The winner will be announced on Saturday, July 12th at 8:00pm . The winner will receive a basket of prizes as well as be immortalized by a plaque on our pintxo bar.

Email your recipes to info@txoribar.com or mail to 2207 2nd Ave, Seattle, 98121

To learn more about pintxos, click here.