Board of Directors

The Board of Directors manage all the affairs of the corporation and the building.

Board of Directors’ Honorary Members

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    Jean Gorostiague

    Honorary President

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    Anita Arduain

    Treasurer Emerita

2025-2026 Board of Directors

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    Marie Laxague Rosecrans

    President | Digital Committee Liaison

    2024-2027

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    Idoya Urruty

    First Vice-President | Entertainment Vice-Chair

    2024-2027

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    Tony Huarte

    Second Vice-President | Pilota Chair

    2023-2026

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    Philippe Acheritogaray

    Secretary | Newsletter Coordinator

    2023-2026

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    Marianne Arotzarena Martinon

    Treasurer | Membership Chair

    2025-2028

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    Michael Indart

    Assistant Secretary

    2025-2028

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    Katrina Melander

    Assistant Treasurer | Election Chair

    2024-2027

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    Valerie Arrechea

    Director | Catering Liaison | N.A.B.O. Delegate

    2023-2026

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    Alain Camou

    Director | Youth Liaison

    2025-2028

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    Pierre Etcharren

    Director | Entertainment Chair | N.A.B.O. Delegate

    2023-2026

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    Matthew Etchepare

    Director | Finance & Tax-Exempt Chairs

    2024-2027

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    John Falxa

    Director | Buildings & Grounds Chair

    2025-2028

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    Christian Iribarren

    Director | Risk Management Chair

    2023-2026

  • Valerie Gorostiague Montalvo

    Director

    2025-2028

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    Jamison Narbaitz

    Director

    2024-2027

The Basque Cultural Center's Regular Members elect the Board of Directors, who serve a three year term and who meet regularly to review the BCC's financials, share committee updates, and take action on any business matters which fall within the Board's scope as outlined in the BCC's by laws. Approved Board minutes are published monthly.