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basfaMeeting 1149
August 6, 2012
Trey Haddad, President
Chris Garcia, 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 8ish - with Curiosity
28 people attended
The minutes of meeting 1148 were accepted as '7 minutes of terror'
the Treasurer reported that last week we took in $15.31 in the regular jar and $21.80 in the jar
The VP has no new issue of 'Drink Tank' out because he's been watching the Olympics and the Curiosity landing, but the next 'Drink Tank' will be about 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure' and have a Mo cover
The President had nothing relevant to report
A move failed. A move succeeded: so Chris will be referred to as 'Agnes Moorehead' for the
duration of the meeting [this will be noted as 'A.M.']
We birthday auctioned off Harold for $4.00 to himself & did other auctions
The AdHoc Cinema Committee reported that 'Princess Bride' is showing at the Retrodome this weekend & they will be there for the Friday, 7:30 showing; Josh said he'll be there all weekend
Announcements:
Harold announced that the Giants lost 2-8 to the Cardinal
Adrienne mentioned something nostalgic in memory of her dad & then announced that she hopes that England wins the 2014 Worldcon bid - plus that she is looking for some classy digs in England afterwards and would like room mates for that
Jo announced that Nova is doing a rope dancing performance in Redwood City on Friday, Aug 10 at a place called Poletential
Carole announced that Bill's birthday is being celebrated Aug 19 as a Sunday brunch potluck
Ken announced that this Saturday, Aug 11 will be KFJC's audience appreciation party at the Homestead Lanes 8pm+
Dave C announced that the Chronicle is as topical as ever - no mention of the Richmond fire there yet
Howeird announced that the height of the Pleiades meteor shower will be Aug 12-13
Reviews:
JC reviewed an ad for an upcoming product as interesting
Jo reviewed the newest 'Batman' movie as disappointing, the story cobbled together and not engrossing - he expected more; Adrienne followed, saying she enjoyed it although the characters were undeveloped; Josh agreed with both of them - it was enjoyable but lacked depth & JC enjoyed the grittier tone; then Jo reviewed a rumor & reviewed the Curiosity landing as awesome & it deeply impressed him
Josh reviewed 'Kenzo', a sushi place, at San Tomas Aquino & Campbell as inexpensive and very, very good - and thereby likely doomed - well worth full price - and also reviewed the Wacom cintique as 12 inches - amazing & responsive & he wants one really bad
Ch-- 'A.M.' reviewed Meeplefest - a gaming fest - as Wizwar was awesome, he played tons of games & it was shiny flash awesome - then reviewed his company picnic as highway 9 smells wonderful, there were trains, he had a wonderful time & it was worth working for them for 13 years
Debbie reviewed Costume College as there were good classes and it was worth full price
Ed reviewed both 'Freakonimics' and 'Cuttlefish as both books that he couldn't put down
Ric reviewed 'Iron Sky' as hilarious & well done & recommended - Ch-- 'A.M.' said it ranked in amazingness with the 'Godfather' & 'Hot Tub Time Machine' & then Ric reviewed a father/son bonding experience - watching 'Office Space' together as highly recommended
Mo reviewed the 1st of GRRMartin's 'Game of Thrones' books as very long, with understated fantasy & also reviewed 1st Friday in SJ as way cool & she had midnite tacos
Harold reviewed the internet feeds of the Olympics as no announcers but has live coverage & worth full price & he reviewed 'Hair' as oh-so-family-friendly
Chuck reviewed 1st Friday in SJ as worth mentioning again - it's great
Lisa reviewed Mythcon as lovely & she enjoyed it
Bob reviewed relearning to swim & swimming as worth full price
we adjourned at 9:55 pm
and the rumor of the week was: 'Trey fiddles while Richmond burns'
... but what they VOTED for was: 'Chevron's refining its carbon footprint'
August 6, 2012
Trey Haddad, President
Chris Garcia, 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 8ish - with Curiosity
28 people attended
The minutes of meeting 1148 were accepted as '7 minutes of terror'
the Treasurer reported that last week we took in $15.31 in the regular jar and $21.80 in the jar
The VP has no new issue of 'Drink Tank' out because he's been watching the Olympics and the Curiosity landing, but the next 'Drink Tank' will be about 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure' and have a Mo cover
The President had nothing relevant to report
A move failed. A move succeeded: so Chris will be referred to as 'Agnes Moorehead' for the
duration of the meeting [this will be noted as 'A.M.']
We birthday auctioned off Harold for $4.00 to himself & did other auctions
The AdHoc Cinema Committee reported that 'Princess Bride' is showing at the Retrodome this weekend & they will be there for the Friday, 7:30 showing; Josh said he'll be there all weekend
Announcements:
Harold announced that the Giants lost 2-8 to the Cardinal
Adrienne mentioned something nostalgic in memory of her dad & then announced that she hopes that England wins the 2014 Worldcon bid - plus that she is looking for some classy digs in England afterwards and would like room mates for that
Jo announced that Nova is doing a rope dancing performance in Redwood City on Friday, Aug 10 at a place called Poletential
Carole announced that Bill's birthday is being celebrated Aug 19 as a Sunday brunch potluck
Ken announced that this Saturday, Aug 11 will be KFJC's audience appreciation party at the Homestead Lanes 8pm+
Dave C announced that the Chronicle is as topical as ever - no mention of the Richmond fire there yet
Howeird announced that the height of the Pleiades meteor shower will be Aug 12-13
Reviews:
JC reviewed an ad for an upcoming product as interesting
Jo reviewed the newest 'Batman' movie as disappointing, the story cobbled together and not engrossing - he expected more; Adrienne followed, saying she enjoyed it although the characters were undeveloped; Josh agreed with both of them - it was enjoyable but lacked depth & JC enjoyed the grittier tone; then Jo reviewed a rumor & reviewed the Curiosity landing as awesome & it deeply impressed him
Josh reviewed 'Kenzo', a sushi place, at San Tomas Aquino & Campbell as inexpensive and very, very good - and thereby likely doomed - well worth full price - and also reviewed the Wacom cintique as 12 inches - amazing & responsive & he wants one really bad
Ch-- 'A.M.' reviewed Meeplefest - a gaming fest - as Wizwar was awesome, he played tons of games & it was shiny flash awesome - then reviewed his company picnic as highway 9 smells wonderful, there were trains, he had a wonderful time & it was worth working for them for 13 years
Debbie reviewed Costume College as there were good classes and it was worth full price
Ed reviewed both 'Freakonimics' and 'Cuttlefish as both books that he couldn't put down
Ric reviewed 'Iron Sky' as hilarious & well done & recommended - Ch-- 'A.M.' said it ranked in amazingness with the 'Godfather' & 'Hot Tub Time Machine' & then Ric reviewed a father/son bonding experience - watching 'Office Space' together as highly recommended
Mo reviewed the 1st of GRRMartin's 'Game of Thrones' books as very long, with understated fantasy & also reviewed 1st Friday in SJ as way cool & she had midnite tacos
Harold reviewed the internet feeds of the Olympics as no announcers but has live coverage & worth full price & he reviewed 'Hair' as oh-so-family-friendly
Chuck reviewed 1st Friday in SJ as worth mentioning again - it's great
Lisa reviewed Mythcon as lovely & she enjoyed it
Bob reviewed relearning to swim & swimming as worth full price
we adjourned at 9:55 pm
and the rumor of the week was: 'Trey fiddles while Richmond burns'
... but what they VOTED for was: 'Chevron's refining its carbon footprint'
