NABO North American Basque Organizations (USA)

A group of Basque-Americans met in Reno, Nevada back in March of 1973 and hoped to forge a federation and create a network within the larger Basque community of the United States. The North American Basque Organizations, Inc., commonly referred to by its acronym N.A.B.O., is a service organization to member clubs that does not infringe on the autonomy of each. Its prime purpose is the preservation, protection, and promotion of the historical, cultural, and social interests of Basques in the United States. NABO's function is to sponsor activities and events beyond the scope of the individual clubs, and to promote exchanges between Basque-Americans and the Basque country.

The financial support for NABO activities come from membership dues, fees, various-fundraising events such as the Basque calendars, and donations. Delegates from each club meet three times a year. The annual convention for the election of officers is held during the summer, hosted by one of the clubs to coincide with their festival. The member clubs of NABO have realized that they all share one common purpose--to promote and preserve their unique cultural heritage--and they know that this can best be accomplished with a strong "lotura" (bond) to help one another.

Information Source: NABO