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The fourth edition of the paella contest took place on June 10 with 8 participating cooks. First place went to the local dantzaris and second was shared between the club’s sports group and the Casal de Catalunya.  After the program of activities the La Plata Basque Club invites everyone to a screening today of Begiradak as well as learning about their activities in the month of May. 

La Plata, Argentina.  The invitation to participate in the fourth Paella Contest organized by the Euzko Etxea in La Plata was very well received, with 8 groups participating: members of the library and Basque students (from the club and the Lectureship at the UNLP); the Casal de Catalunya; the Lomas de Zamora Basque Club; the women from the Euzko Etxea; the adult club dancers, and a group formed by Hockey, the children’s soccer school, and the blind soccer players; the Zaharrak dance group and a group that was comprised of pilotaris and choir members.

After tasting the 8 variety, the jury awarded first prize to Euzko Etxea adult dancers, while second place was shared between the sports group (hockey, soccer, and blind soccer) and the Casal de Catalunya.

Program charged with activities

After the Paella contest, the Euskal Etxea continues with its June proposals, including today, Thursday June 16 at 17:30pm there will be a screening of Begiradak as part of the Film Series organized by the Matxin Burdin Library.

On June 26 the Muslaris will gather at Euzko Etxea to participate in their 3rd Mus Tournament, looking towards the National Tournament.

In May, there was also intense activity at the Euzko Etxea.  On the 25th, as part of the 206th anniversary of the Argentine May Revolution and organized by the city of La Plata, club members participated in the parade that took place on Calle 12, along with other local sports, cultural, educational, social and military entities.  Also in May, the soccer team for the blind traveled to Baradero, where they competed in a day of integration and to Bahia Blanca where they competed against local teams.

On May 14, the club celebrated its 72nd anniversary and celebrated at the Toki Alai Hall.  The event was organized by the Denak Bat Dancers and also included a performance by the choir and dance performances by the intermediate and adult dancers.  Dancers from the Lomas de Zamora, Chascomus, Cañuelas, Mar del Plata and Buenos Aires dance groups also participated.  There was also representation from the Casal de Catalunya.

In May there were also talks, specifically by Gorka Elejabarrieta Diaz, accompanied by Asier Altuna. They are members of the Department of International Relations in Sortu.  After discussing “The Political Situation in Euskal Herria: Challenges and Dares” those present enjoyed a meal at Lagun Artean.

Elections

In compliance with the laws, elections were held on May 15 to elect a part of Euzko Etxea’s board of directors for 2016-2017.  Members are:

President: Javier Clúa
Vice-president: Jorge Batiz
Secretary: Iñaki Azcarate:
Pro-secretary: María Elena Ibargoyen Garro
Treasurer: Sergio Ochotorena
Pro-treasurer: Patricia Pulido
Directors: 1 Andoni Etcheverry; 2 Juan Carlos Zubia; 3 Carlos Irisarri; 4 Daniel Altamira; 5 Marcelo Ochotorena; 6 María Fernanda Astigarraga.
Alternates: 1 Jose Orbaiceta; 2 Camila Pulido Olano; 3 César Etcheverry; 4 Celina Aguirre; 5 Gustavo Ugarte; 6 Maite Azcarate.
Account Reviewers: Federico Zamalloa, Pedro Berrueta
Alternate Account Reviewers: Miguel Auzmendi, Celina Montes de Oca
Honor Court: Felipe Ochotorena, Alfredo Larrañaga, Iñaki Aramayo Lazcano
Alternate Honor Court: Juan Jose Umaran Iza