December 29 BASFA minutes
Dec. 30th, 2025 01:27 amMinutes of Meeting #1841
Monday, December 29, 2025
Trey Haddad, President
Ken Patterson, Vice President
Dave Gallaher, Treasurer
Galen Tripp & Laser Pistol Packin’ Mama, Sergeants at Arms
Barbara Johnson-Haddad, Secretary
meeting held online AND meeting live at Parktown Pizza [at Meridian & Hillsdale in SJ]
https://www.parktownpizza.com
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Called to order at 20:01
Total of 7/3 in attendance
Secretary = The minutes of meeting 1840 were posted online, and were accepted as burn before reading.
Treasurer
Regular: $15,805.32
Party: $230.58
Money can be sent to salve guilt via PayPal - sent to: dwgallaher@gmail.com
Though we did accrue $163.59 since the resumption of live meetings.
Vice President = Nothing fannish to report.
President = Not present
Committees: None.
New Business: None.
Announcements:
Lisa: Alyssa and Corin Ravenwood welcomed their child Merlin!
Rick: Palo Alto Christmas Trees Lane. Fulton St, near Embarcadero Rd. homes decorated. californiachristmaslights.com/directory-listing/christmas-tree-lane-palo-alto/
Redwood City, at the end of Red Morton Park a family puts on a huge display. With shows at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/92152/2569
Yochanan: The final Stranger Things episode will be on New Year’s Eve! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stranger_Things
Reviews
Yochanan: Avatar: Fire and Ash (in theatres) 3h 17m long, but did not drag. Visually stunning. Follows on from the previous film (a little recap at the start). In this one some Navii are bad!!! Loved the 3D effects – especially in the water scenes. Satisfying conclusion. Worth full 3D price. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar:_Fire_and_Ash
LoR annual holiday gathering. Saw some amazing clips (Destination: Dalek promo for S21 BluRay set). Gift exchange was nice – he got some nice things – and the club bought the dinner! Great meeting, great club, highly recommend. Worth full price+.
Lisa: Had fun. Presents not as magnificent. Fun episodes (one was Husbands of River Song x-mas special). lor.club
Lisa: Christmas in the Park (DT San Jose) Nice job this year. Her Odd Fellows tree has a skeleton putting on the top star. Closes this weekend!!! christmasinthepark.com
Kennita: Fantasy Light Show at Vasona. Fun drive through for about 45-min. Optional glasses for 3D-ish effects. Mostly secular motifs. Good animated light shows. $30 per car. Had a good time. Probably be through the end of the year/week. Availability may vary … parks.santaclaracounty.gov/fantasy-lights-2025-drive-thru
Rumor of the Week: Huzza for Ken’s shortest meeting.
Adjourned at: 20:27
There was no auction
Monday, December 29, 2025
Trey Haddad, President
Ken Patterson, Vice President
Dave Gallaher, Treasurer
Galen Tripp & Laser Pistol Packin’ Mama, Sergeants at Arms
Barbara Johnson-Haddad, Secretary
meeting held online AND meeting live at Parktown Pizza [at Meridian & Hillsdale in SJ]
https://www.parktownpizza.com
***************************
NEW ZOOM FOR 2026
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82190960810?pwd=k8qAIDt9sntTTLOI6FoerafmYvU2AR.1
Meeting ID: 821 9096 0810
Passcode: B4SF41D
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One tap mobile
+16699009128,,82190960810#,,,,*5724576#
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By Telephone
669-900-9128
Meeting ID: 821 9096 0810
Passcode: 5724576
Find your local number:https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcSpSAHaD
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Called to order at 20:01
Total of 7/3 in attendance
Secretary = The minutes of meeting 1840 were posted online, and were accepted as burn before reading.
Treasurer
Regular: $15,805.32
Party: $230.58
Money can be sent to salve guilt via PayPal - sent to: dwgallaher@gmail.com
Though we did accrue $163.59 since the resumption of live meetings.
Vice President = Nothing fannish to report.
President = Not present
Committees: None.
New Business: None.
Announcements:
Lisa: Alyssa and Corin Ravenwood welcomed their child Merlin!
Rick: Palo Alto Christmas Trees Lane. Fulton St, near Embarcadero Rd. homes decorated. californiachristmaslights.com/directory-listing/christmas-tree-lane-palo-alto/
Redwood City, at the end of Red Morton Park a family puts on a huge display. With shows at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/92152/2569
Yochanan: The final Stranger Things episode will be on New Year’s Eve! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stranger_Things
Reviews
Yochanan: Avatar: Fire and Ash (in theatres) 3h 17m long, but did not drag. Visually stunning. Follows on from the previous film (a little recap at the start). In this one some Navii are bad!!! Loved the 3D effects – especially in the water scenes. Satisfying conclusion. Worth full 3D price. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar:_Fire_and_Ash
LoR annual holiday gathering. Saw some amazing clips (Destination: Dalek promo for S21 BluRay set). Gift exchange was nice – he got some nice things – and the club bought the dinner! Great meeting, great club, highly recommend. Worth full price+.
Lisa: Had fun. Presents not as magnificent. Fun episodes (one was Husbands of River Song x-mas special). lor.club
Lisa: Christmas in the Park (DT San Jose) Nice job this year. Her Odd Fellows tree has a skeleton putting on the top star. Closes this weekend!!! christmasinthepark.com
Kennita: Fantasy Light Show at Vasona. Fun drive through for about 45-min. Optional glasses for 3D-ish effects. Mostly secular motifs. Good animated light shows. $30 per car. Had a good time. Probably be through the end of the year/week. Availability may vary … parks.santaclaracounty.gov/fantasy-lights-2025-drive-thru
Rumor of the Week: Huzza for Ken’s shortest meeting.
Adjourned at: 20:27
There was no auction