BASFA Meeting 1314 October 5, 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
Began 8:04 pm with munching 34 people attended We established a party jar The minutes of meeting 1313 were accepted as 'a Convoluted gathering' The Treasurer reported that last week we took in $6.25 in the regular [and only] jar The Vice President reported that there were cassettes on the back table for free-zies or donation The President said 'hi' to Dave, a fan who found us via the Meet Up site The Party Committee reported that there was a very successful party at Convolution & a good time was had by all - and that the next BASFA party will be held at PanCon, held over Hallowe'en weekend at the Doubletree Announcements: Mo announced [redacted] JC announced that Nerdvana Podcast is still experiencing Windows 10 problems and he is reloading Win 7 & he announced that Nerdvana Podcast had a good time at Convolution Beth announced that Opera SJ's 'Marriage of Figaro' will be Nov 14,15,16, 22,24,29 & that Katlyn will be in it - and also in 'Young Frankenstein' early next year Dave C announced that it's the 50th anniversary of the Lamplighters & they will parody Star Wars on Sunday, Nov 8 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts & Sunday, Nov 15 at the Hearst Theatre in SF John O announced that there is a pulp culture con on Nov 21,22 at the SJ Convention center Bob announced that he was the holographic Adrienne & to check the Bay Area Ghost Hunters site for the ghost hunting class Reviews: Dave G reviewed Contraflow/Deep South Con, in New Orleans as it attracted a young crowd, they had a fun time & it was a worthwhile trip Gerry reviewed the Andy Weir book 'The Martian' as there were a few minor science neeps but that mostly the author nailed it & that both book and movie were highly enjoyable and recommended; then Mo, Lisa & Patty followed and all agreed; John O liked it - as 'competency porn' ^_^, Aatheus agreed, as did JC & Chris O Gayle reviewed 'The Pirates of Penzance' production at the Mongomery Theatre as highly recommended and enjoyable John O reviewed 'Ready Player One' as a real good story & well worth full price, Beth agreed & Aatheus recommended the audio book version Pat reviewed goofing around as fun & 'Hotel Transylvania' as funny, Bill agreed, although he regrets that it encourages Adam Sandler to make more movies & Carole thought it worth matinee Then lots of people reviewed Convolution as a very fun convention & recommended - altho with a few issues with programming & lighting - but the parties were great We did auctions we adjourned at 9:32 pm and the rumor of the week was: 'Upgrade to Windows 7 now!' -- ******************* She/whispered/'Oh/my/goodness/what/are/all/these/squirrels/doing/here?' melc...@gmail.com *******************
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