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

2026-2027 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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    Matthew Etchepare

    Second Vice-President | Finance & Tax-Exempt Chairs

    2024-2027

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    Alain Camou

    Secretary | Youth Liaison

    2025-2028

  • Lisa Quigley

    Assistant Secretary

    2026-2029

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    Marianne Arotzarena Martinon

    Treasurer | Membership Chair | N.A.B.O. Delegate

    2025-2028

  • Valerie Gorostiague Montalvo

    Assistant Treasurer

    2025-2028

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    Philippe Acheritogaray

    Director | Newsletter Coordinator | Basque Government Representative

    2026-2029

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    Valerie Arrechea

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

    2026-2029

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    John Falxa

    Director | Buildings & Grounds Chair

    2025-2028

  • Yvette Fawzi

    Director | Entertainment Vice-Chair

    2026-2029

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    Michael Indart

    Director | Pilota

    2025-2028

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    Christian Iribarren

    Director | Risk Management Chair

    2026-2029

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    Katrina Melander

    Director | Election Chair

    2024-2027

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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.