Presiding the meeting: Grace Mainvil, Marisa Espinal and Valerie Arrechea. Grace, who has been NABO's Treasurer for many years, moved the delegates to tears when she announced that she's leaving her post due to an illness. Born in US, and Basque speaker, Grace has been a very respected person in NABO, bright, committed and brave facing this illness. Her words brought on many tears, and sincerely felt embraces.