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Jan 19 BASFA club minutes
Minutes of Meeting #1844
Monday, January 19, 2026
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 8:04 pm
9live/3online beings attended the meeting
The minutes of meeting 1843 were accepted as 'harmonious'
Proxy Treasurer's report = Regular: $15,805.32
Party: $230.58
Money can be sent to salve guilt via PayPal - sent to: dwgallaher@gmail.com
Though we have accrued $164.34 since the resumption of live meetings.
the VP had nothing fannish to report
the President had nothing fannish to report
There were no committee reports
no old or new business
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Gerry announced that they will be provisionally celebrating their 50th anniversary on a paddlewheel boat, 4-hour cruise in Minnesota, followed by a dinner and other con-like festivities - with more info to follow
Ken announced that this Friday is the 4th Friday of the month, so there will be a meeting of the Legion of Rassilon – 'your Doctor Who fan club' - live in person at the Dennie's on Bascom in Milpitas on Abbott Rd, near the 880 freeway, at 7:30pm - wear a mask - for more info check their Facebook page. This month we will be watching the first two episodes of the spin-off series The War Between the Land and the Sea.
see = lor.club
Yochanan announced that Artemis 2 is on the launch-pad
Reviews:
The secretary reviewed being diagnosed with & suffering from bacterial pneumonia as very much NOT worth the effort and is not recommended
Rick reviewed 'Starfleet Academy' as 'very promising', having seen the introductory episode. He finds the acting to be good, the plot serviceable and the dialogue mostly good, with an excellent villain - so far. Yochanan also commented to the topic, saying the show is 'interesting', but opines that show's musical theme meanders and does not grab him at all. Ken commented that 'Trek Culture' on YouTube is going into details about easter eggs in the show.
see = https://www.youtube.com/@TrekCulture
and see = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek:_Starfleet_Academy_(TV_series)
Yochanan reviewed 'The Edge of Sleep' - a 6-episode mini-series psychological horror television miniseries that originated on YouTube as edgy and has potential
see = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Edge_of_Sleep_(TV_series)
Yochanan also reviewed 'Anaconda' - a comedy out in theatres now - saying that it has a meandering plot that is all over the place and is not really well-written. He rates it as not worth seeing in theatres and maybe only worth streaming. He also comments that Sony is name-dropped multiple times in the movie.
see = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anaconda_(2025_film)
Yochanan also reviewed a Prime series called 'Gen V', a follow-on series in the universe of 'The Boys' with 'more penises than he has seen in a long time' and a lot of violence. He found the storyline to be done very well and he liked it quite a lot - rating it worth full price. Rick enthusiastically endorses' Yochanan's opinion and comments that the humor is very dark, with over the top violence & he also recommends the show.
see = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gen_V
we adjourned at = 8:35 pm
Rumor of the Week: 'Wheeze, gurgle, wheeze' [translation unavailable]'
there were no auctions
Monday, January 19, 2026
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
---
One tap mobile
+16699009128,,82190960810#,,,,*5724576#
---
By Telephone
669-900-9128
Meeting ID: 821 9096 0810
Passcode: 5724576
Find your local number:https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcSpSAHaD
***************************
Called to order at 8:04 pm
9live/3online beings attended the meeting
The minutes of meeting 1843 were accepted as 'harmonious'
Proxy Treasurer's report = Regular: $15,805.32
Party: $230.58
Money can be sent to salve guilt via PayPal - sent to: dwgallaher@gmail.com
Though we have accrued $164.34 since the resumption of live meetings.
the VP had nothing fannish to report
the President had nothing fannish to report
There were no committee reports
no old or new business
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Gerry announced that they will be provisionally celebrating their 50th anniversary on a paddlewheel boat, 4-hour cruise in Minnesota, followed by a dinner and other con-like festivities - with more info to follow
Ken announced that this Friday is the 4th Friday of the month, so there will be a meeting of the Legion of Rassilon – 'your Doctor Who fan club' - live in person at the Dennie's on Bascom in Milpitas on Abbott Rd, near the 880 freeway, at 7:30pm - wear a mask - for more info check their Facebook page. This month we will be watching the first two episodes of the spin-off series The War Between the Land and the Sea.
see = lor.club
Yochanan announced that Artemis 2 is on the launch-pad
Reviews:
The secretary reviewed being diagnosed with & suffering from bacterial pneumonia as very much NOT worth the effort and is not recommended
Rick reviewed 'Starfleet Academy' as 'very promising', having seen the introductory episode. He finds the acting to be good, the plot serviceable and the dialogue mostly good, with an excellent villain - so far. Yochanan also commented to the topic, saying the show is 'interesting', but opines that show's musical theme meanders and does not grab him at all. Ken commented that 'Trek Culture' on YouTube is going into details about easter eggs in the show.
see = https://www.youtube.com/@TrekCulture
and see = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek:_Starfleet_Academy_(TV_series)
Yochanan reviewed 'The Edge of Sleep' - a 6-episode mini-series psychological horror television miniseries that originated on YouTube as edgy and has potential
see = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Edge_of_Sleep_(TV_series)
Yochanan also reviewed 'Anaconda' - a comedy out in theatres now - saying that it has a meandering plot that is all over the place and is not really well-written. He rates it as not worth seeing in theatres and maybe only worth streaming. He also comments that Sony is name-dropped multiple times in the movie.
see = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anaconda_(2025_film)
Yochanan also reviewed a Prime series called 'Gen V', a follow-on series in the universe of 'The Boys' with 'more penises than he has seen in a long time' and a lot of violence. He found the storyline to be done very well and he liked it quite a lot - rating it worth full price. Rick enthusiastically endorses' Yochanan's opinion and comments that the humor is very dark, with over the top violence & he also recommends the show.
see = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gen_V
we adjourned at = 8:35 pm
Rumor of the Week: 'Wheeze, gurgle, wheeze' [translation unavailable]'
there were no auctions