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Best,
Glenn
On 9/14/2015 09:11, Brenna wrote:
BASFA Meeting 1310
September 7, 2015
Trey Haddad, President
Ken Patterson, Vice President
Dave Gallaher, Treasurer
Galen Tripp, Sergeant at Arms
Barbara Johnson-Haddad, Secretary
held at Coco's, 1206 Oakmead Parkway (Lawrence Expressway/101 Fwy),
Sunnyvale
President and secretary absent
VP presiding
Brenna Silbory, acting minute taker
Began 8pm
23 people attended
The minutes of meeting 1309 were accepted as “Penguins like cold cash.”
Congratulatory new-humans gift for the Garcias described.
The Treasurer reported that last week we took in $24.75 in the regular
jar & $23.10 in the TAFF jar and $0 in the party jar. The balance is
$129.91.
Hellos to new guest Chris.
Announcements:
John O. announced that his photos as an official photographer at
Sasquan are available online at facebook.com/johalloran/photos_albums
and flickr.com/photos/JohnO/albums
Josh announced he's opening a new Tikki bar in the coming months and
is working under a Michelin star chef at BFD (Bradley's Fine Diner) in
Menlo Park and a hotdog stand is forthcoming.
Glenn reminded everybody that September 19 is International Talk Like
a Pirate Day, which is a Saturday and thus a loss to workplaces
everywhere.
Ric announced Episode 411 of Fanboy Planet, “Everything's Better With
Murray.” It covers Marvel Studios, Walking Dead, Ghostbusters, and
other things. Also, Episode 412 about Force Friday. Also, on Sept.
17th, the Pecha Kucha will present on surveillance in everyday life,
$5 at the San Jose Museum of Art.
Lisa has asterisks available from WorldCon. People should go to
Convolution.
Carole took 15 pieces of art to Sasquan and came back with 4.
Chris O. is feeling better, and with Wadaiko Newark is performing at
Newark Dave's on September 19 at 11:45 or 12.
Gerald Nordley announced Carol Severance, author of “Reefsong,” passed
away in February. Also, at Sasquan Gerald had a line for autographs
and his dwarf planets presentation was well-attended.
Dave C. announced Yvonne Craig died, she was in “Mars Needs Women,”
“Batman,” other things.
Reviews:
Glenn enjoyed “Barsk: The Elephants' Graveyard” by Lawrence Schoen.
Also, he was on the Hugo base design committee and dispelled an
asterisk rumor. He took a phone call from space from astronaut Dr.
Kjell Lindgren. He received a statute for former WorldCon service at
the Chesley Awards for art. He enjoyed a 3700-mile road trip.
Carole had fun at Sasquan and her programming went well. She had a
great road trip too except for forest fires. She recommends the
Warhawk Air Museum in Idaho for military research; it includes women.
Ric thought “Antman” still held up on his second viewing. “The Man
From U.N.C.L.E.” is a worthy successor to the TV show although a
cerebral character became thuggish. Inside Out was emotional
especially for parents, great explanation of human behavior. D23 is a
Disney fan organization with a beautiful magazine and is like Comicon
for Disney etc.; long lines, get a 2-day ticket and see “World of
Color.” “Blunt Talk” has Patrick Stewart in a comedic role, is like
the movie “Network.” The latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie is
the closest to the comics and early TV series. “Force Friday” went
well and lines weren't bad.
John O. loved a recent Weird Al Yankovic show at the Masonic in SF.
BASFA people danced.
Dave C. reviewed “Owl and the Japanese Circus” by Kristi Charish as
“urban Indiana Jones” involving a dragon and vampire hitmen. Fun and
worth full price. “Fantastic Four” is problematic on multiple levels
and the best part was the actors reminded him of other actors. “The
Mutants” pioneer punk band gave a great show, worth full price.
Bill's birthday party at Sasquan went well. Marsell's bakery was great.
Brenna enjoyed Karen Joy Fowler's “We Are All Completely Beside
Ourselves” and recommends keeping a box of tissue nearby. Kim Stanley
Robinson's new book “Aurora” is one of her favorite books ever.
We did auctions.
We adjourned at 9:57.
The rumor of the week was: “The Secretary will disavow any knowledge
of your intentions.”
--
Brenna S. Silbory
www.flourishingedge.com
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