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Listen the first words and the salutation new NABO president Annie Gavica sends to the North American Basques and to the Basques in the Diaspora and the Basque Country after her election in the 2017 NABO Convention in Buffalo, Wyoming. We put togeher here the lines she wrote and published this week in Astero, introducting hersef to all the members of the community. Ongi etorri, zorte on-ona eta arrakasta hasten ari zaren lan berrian, Annie!

Buffalo, WY / Boise, ID, USA. Following both messages. A video one, recorded in Boise, where Annie Gavica is director of the local Basque Museum and Cultural Center; and a second one, written, published in today's NABO Astero weekly.

Video message from the new president of NABO, Annie Gavica

Annie Gavica, new president of NABO

Written message from Incoming NABO President Annie Gavica

I would like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Annie Gavica and I am the new NABO President. I am very excited to be in this new role and look forward to being part of the incredible work NABO does across the United States and Canada.

I am a Nevada native, born and raised in a small town, dancing and volunteering in small Basque clubs. In 2003, I moved to Boise to attend Boise State University and join the Basque Community there. I filled various roles in Euskaldunak, Oinkari Basque Dancers and am currently the Executive Director of the Basque Museum & Cultural Center. Much of my time is based on Basque events and programs and so it felt like a perfect fit to jump into the role as NABO President.

Over the upcoming year, I hope to learn more about each NABO club and help the organization grow as it has been for years. I would like to thank Euzkaldunak of Boise for nominating me, and the delegates at the Summer Convention in Buffalo, Wyoming for your confidence and support as I take this new endeavor! Eskerrik asko eta aurrera!

Annie Gavica