[Basfa] Minutes of Meeting # 1453 - Monday, June 4, 2018

[Ken Patterson via Basfa]

(sorry, had a odd problem with computing on the dark side)

Minutes of Meeting # 1453
Monday, June 4, 2018

Trey Haddad, President
Ken Patterson, Vice President
Dave Gallaher, Treasurer
Galen Tripp & Laser Pistol Packin’ Mama, Sergeants at Arms
Barbara Johnson-Haddad, Secretary
held at the Black Bear Diner, Milpitas

Called to order at 20:00, with 26(+/-) people in attendance.

A party jar was established 

The Treasurer read the minutes of meeting #1452 and were accepted as:  That’s 
his story, and I’m sticking to it.  

The following corrections were made:

DaveC: 
The Rogue does not have as much room as in his Passat. 
His sales at BayCon were actually much better than he originally calculated.

Gayle: 
Hotel staff was just friendly.


Treasurer Report

#1451
Regular $5.87
Party   $8.00

#1452
Regular $0.50
Party   $27.00

Total
Regular $ N/A
Party   $~(61)


The Vice President had nothing fannish to report.

The President was MIA with the Secretary


Committee Reports

Party
Next BASFA party will be at WorldCon 76 in August. Friday & Saturday night.


Sports

SJ Giants Harry Patter Night, Friday June 15: Tickets have been acquired and 
are being distributed to those who have paid. If you are interested, tickets 
can still be added on up to the day before the game. Contact Ken at 
ba...@p4tt.com . 


New Business

Carole: 
An east coast fan Lisa Ashton (costumer, and teaches) had a basement flood. She 
had a portable museum that was badly damaged while she was away. Does BASFA 
wish to donate to her GoFundMe.

The consensus was to encourage people to visit the GoFundMe site: 
gofundme.com/miss-lizzys-disaster-recovery 
 


Announcements

JohnO:
Tomorrow is CA primary day. 
Atheus: Read the guides and statements.
Doug: Really read the (R) Senate statements.

(evil)Kevin
WorldCon76 will be at WesterCon71 in July. If you’re going, can you help?
Carole will be there doing several panels and workshops.
Lynn will be performing as a solo and as a trio called “N Strings Attached”.
Bill will also be Filking as a solo and as the Story of the Song on Friday
Lisa and little Harold (and some dust of big Harold) will be there, with a 
potential memorial party.
DaveC will be there as Cargo Cult and Notions, despite the best efforts of the 
DR staff.

Yochanan
Next week Doctor Who and the Genesis of the Daleks on the big screen from 
Fathom Events.
JohnO saw the poster, and there is an interview with Tom Baker.
Ken - This is a reconstruction of the 1975 BBC omnibus edition that was 
supervised by the director - hence it’s being labeled a "Directors Cut"


Doug:
Recently completed the Santa Clara city citizen police academy. Highly 
recommends to any SC resident, go to the city’s website to register: 
santaclaraca.gov/residents/volunteer/citizens-police-academy 
 

Lisa
Big Harold passed on June 1st at 10:44 am. Aged 78, married for 40 years. 
Memorial will be at the usual suspicious conventions. Plus a portion of his 
remains will go with Doug and Kirsten to Burning Man.
Ken - on behalf of the club offered condolences and raised glasses to the 
departed.

Vikas
Thursday, June 14 SETI is hosting the Drake Award which will be honoring 
Victoria S. Meadows. $25 a plate. At the SRI in Menlo Park. 
seti.org/event/2018-drake-award-honoring-victoria-s-meadows 
 

Lynn
Last time she was at BASFA she had lost dog and job. Recently she lost her car 
(totaled while parked). Pleased to report that she has now landed a new job 
(with business cards!!!) plus she got a new puppy and a new car.


Reviews

ChrisO
Her and JohnO saw Solo. Seems like people like or hate it - they liked it.

Yochanan
Deadpool 2 - Liked it a lot, not as much as the first one.
Fanime - Really good time Lot of energy. Enjoyed the masquerade. There was a 
swap-meet - got a sonic spork. Cosplayed for the first time.
Read From the Ashes by Sandra Saidak. San Jose author. Alternate history (the 
Nazis won). Compelling. Highly recommends. 

Doug
John Scalzi writes popcorn fiction. Bought The Collapsing Empire at BayCon and 
finished it at BayCon. Can’t wait for the next book (made threats of singing 
opera at Scalzi to get him to hurry up.)

Carole
Went to BaltiCon. Nice convention, worthwhile. Sadly Larry Niven had to cancel 
- but his nephew tendered his disappointment at not attending. 
Bill - Missed half the con due to being laid low. His filking was received 
well.  Glad he went.

(evil)Kevin
Was at Maker Faire with the IBMQ team - winning awards
Then flew to New York to the TJ Watson Research Center for IBMQ training. 
Intense.
Then flew to Las Vegas for Punk Rock Bowling over Memorial Day Weekend. They 
actually bowled (his best was a 98 with 2 strikes!)
Andy - saw some interesting acts at Punk Rock Bowling. Investigated some new 
(to them) bars. 

[Basfa] Minutes of Meeting # 1453 - Monday, June 4, 2018

[Ken Patterson via Basfa]

Minutes of Meeting # 1453
Monday, June 4, 2018

Trey Haddad, President
Ken Patterson, Vice President
Dave Gallaher, Treasurer
Galen Tripp & Laser Pistol Packin’ Mama, Sergeants at Arms
Barbara Johnson-Haddad, Secretary
held at the Black Bear Diner, Milpitas

Called to order at 20:00, with 26(+/-) people in attendance.

A party jar was established 

The Treasurer read the minutes of meeting #1452 and were accepted as:  That’s 
his story, and I’m sticking to it.  

The following corrections were made:

DaveC: 
The Rogue does not have as much room as in his Passat. 
His sales at BayCon were actually much better than he originally calculated.

Gayle: 
Hotel staff was just friendly.


Treasurer Report

#1451
Regular $5.87
Party   $8.00

#1452
Regular $0.50
Party   $27.00

Total
Regular $ N/A
Party   $~(61)


The Vice President had nothing fannish to report.

The President was MIA with the Secretary


Committee Reports

Party
Next BASFA party will be at WorldCon 76 in August. Friday & Saturday night.


Sports

SJ Giants Harry Patter Night, Friday June 15: Tickets have been acquired and 
are being distributed to those who have paid. If you are interested, tickets 
can still be added on up to the day before the game. Contact Ken at 
ba...@p4tt.com . 


New Business

Carole: 
An east coast fan Lisa Ashton (costumer, and teaches) had a basement flood. She 
had a portable museum that was badly damaged while she was away. Does BASFA 
wish to donate to her GoFundMe.

The consensus was to encourage people to visit the GoFundMe site: 
gofundme.com/miss-lizzys-disaster-recovery 
 


Announcements

JohnO:
Tomorrow is CA primary day. 
Atheus: Read the guides and statements.
Doug: Really read the (R) Senate statements.

(evil)Kevin
WorldCon76 will be at WesterCon71 in July. If you’re going, can you help?
Carole will be there doing several panels and workshops.
Lynn will be performing as a solo and as a trio called “N Strings Attached”.
Bill will also be Filking as a solo and as the Story of the Song on Friday
Lisa and little Harold (and some dust of big Harold) will be there, with a 
potential memorial party.
DaveC will be there as Cargo Cult and Notions, despite the best efforts of the 
DR staff.

Yochanan
Next week Doctor Who and the Genesis of the Daleks on the big screen from 
Fathom Events.
JohnO saw the poster, and there is an interview with Tom Baker.
Ken - This is a reconstruction of the 1975 BBC omnibus edition that was 
supervised by the director - hence it’s being labeled a "Directors Cut"


Doug:
Recently completed the Santa Clara city citizen police academy. Highly 
recommends to any SC resident, go to the city’s website to register: 
santaclaraca.gov/residents/volunteer/citizens-police-academy 
 

Lisa
Big Harold passed on June 1st at 10:44 am. Aged 78, married for 40 years. 
Memorial will be at the usual suspicious conventions. Plus a portion of his 
remains will go with Doug and Kirsten to Burning Man.
Ken - on behalf of the club offered condolences and raised glasses to the 
departed.

Vikas
Thursday, June 14 SETI is hosting the Drake Award which will be honoring 
Victoria S. Meadows. $25 a plate. At the SRI in Menlo Park. 
seti.org/event/2018-drake-award-honoring-victoria-s-meadows 
 

Lynn
Last time she was at BASFA she had lost dog and job. Recently she lost her car 
(totaled while parked). Pleased to report that she has now landed a new job 
(with business cards!!!) plus she got a new puppy and a new car.


Reviews

ChrisO
Her and JohnO saw Solo. Seems like people like or hate it - they liked it.

Yochanan
Deadpool 2 - Liked it a lot, not as much as the first one.
Fanime - Really good time Lot of energy. Enjoyed the masquerade. There was a 
swap-meet - got a sonic spork. Cosplayed for the first time.
Read From the Ashes by Sandra Saidak. San Jose author. Alternate history (the 
Nazis won). Compelling. Highly recommends. 

Doug
John Scalzi writes popcorn fiction. Bought The Collapsing Empire at BayCon and 
finished it at BayCon. Can’t wait for the next book (made threats of singing 
opera at Scalzi to get him to hurry up.)

Carole
Went to BaltiCon. Nice convention, worthwhile. Sadly Larry Niven had to cancel 
- but his nephew tendered his disappointment at not attending. 
Bill - Missed half the con due to being laid low. His filking was received 
well.  Glad he went.

(evil)Kevin
Was at Maker Faire with the IBMQ team - winning awards
Then flew to New York to the TJ Watson Research Center for IBMQ training. 
Intense.
Then flew to Las Vegas for Punk Rock Bowling over Memorial Day Weekend. They 
actually bowled (his best was a 98 with 2 strikes!)
Andy - saw some interesting acts at Punk Rock Bowling. Investigated some new 
(to them) bars. Lots of Vegas eating and seeing talked about.
This last