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melcharMinutes of Meeting # 1506
Monday, June 24, 2019
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
The meeting was called to order at 20:00
A party jar was established
The minutes of Meeting #1504 were posted online, & accepted as: The Department of Redundancy Department.
Meeting #1505
• Regular Jar: $0.50
• Party Jar: $2.75
• TOTAL
• Regular: $15,470.38
• Party: $122.83
The Vice President had nothing fannish to report.
The President was MIA with the Secretary.
Announcements
Zeldathon Heals ended and has raised $170,000 for Help Hope Live. December is the 25th
marathon, and the 10th anniversary. zeldathon.net
Presented by Harold (little) Harrigan
2. Needs near-term money, and is willing to code for it. If you need browser extensions for FireFox
or Chrome, speak to him after the meeting, or email him at pikadudeno1@gmail.com
Presented by Gerald D Nordley
3. In 20 minutes, SpaceX will be launching the Falcon Heavy–the biggest and most powerful in
the US inventory. (edit: Postponed to 11:30 PT)
Remarked by Kennita Watson
• Apparently will have a light sail on it.
Presented by Gayle Wiesner
4. The last day of TitanCon in Belfast will have a feast and a coach tour of the Giants Causeway
and Game of Thrones locations. Registration deadline is June 30. titancon.com
Presented by Gayle Wiesner
5. The Lyric Theatre is staging Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Gondoliers. They are temporarily
performing at Santa Clara High School. lyrictheatre.org
Presented by John O’Halloran
6. The Avengers: Endgame is being re-released in theaters with extra footage.
Presented by Chris O’Halloran
7. Stage 1 Theatre will be staging The Phantom of the Opera, with Ohlone college, from July 12 to
21. stage1theatre.org
Presented by David Clark
8. Russel T. Davies’ latest series Years and Years starts tonight on HBO. It’s Black Mirror with a
heart.
Presented by Ken Patterson
9. Legion of Rassilon–your Doctor Who fan club–will be meeting this Friday at 7:30 p.m., at the
Denny’s in Campbell (near the Pruneyard.) This month we’ll be watching The Stolen Earth and
Journey’s End. lor.club
Reviews
Presented by Carole Parker
1. Celebrated her and Bill’s anniversary by taking a trip to Oregon on the Coast Starlight. Luxury
hotel rates. Worth the experience, but wouldn’t do it again. Refrigerator went out in the kitchen,
so meals were replaced by McDonalds and Togos. They stayed in Portland at the Lion and
Rose. Visited the Portland Rose Garden, which was in full bloom. Shopped at Powell’s Books
(spent enough to get free parking) and ate dinner at Departure (which was excellent and
worthwhile.) Train ride back she was on the lower birth, which had less sway.
Remarked by Bill Laubenheimer
• He was less affected by the hard beds than Carole, but had the upper bunk. Train travel is
interesting. Is 50% longer than driving, and more expensive than flying. Had a good time,
but probably won’t do it again.
Remarked by Gayle Wiesner
• Has always had pleasant train experiences.
Remarked by Lisa Deutsch-Harrigan
• Fun train trips are with other fans on their way to a convention. Becomes a mini-con!
Presented by Carole Parker
2. Saw Disenchanted at the 3Below Theater Saturday. Very enjoyable time. Worth full price.
Satirical take on the Disney princesses.
Remarked by Bill Laubenheimer
• BASFA had a strong presence there. The musical numbers around the intermission were
very enjoyable. Skewers the princess trope. Runs through July 20.
Remarked by Debbie Bretschneider
• Lovely show.
Presented by John O’Halloran
3. Watched The Dead Don’t Die. Silly homage to ‘60s zombie movies. Bill Murray and Adam Driver
are marvelous as the Sherif and his deputy battling a zombie uprising. Lots of cameos, some
under makeup. Worth matinee, as it was a little disjointed,
Presented by John O’Halloran
4. Saw Dark Phoenix the weekend before. A someone who has read the source material, he was
disappointed feeling that the film had missed the point of the comics.
Remarked by Kennita Watson
• Enjoyed it, but she had no background on the original story. Go for the effects, not for the
plot.
Presented by John O’Halloran
5. Men In Black: International. Fun reboot. Not as good as the first one, but better than the second.
There is a shirtless scene with Chris Hemsworth. Excellent chemistry without any romantic
tensions. Highly recommend in 3D.
Presented by Gayle Wiesner
6. Saw the San Francisco Opera production of Dvorak’s Rusalka. Version of The Little Mermaid.
Marvelous singers, very good staging. If you are interested, she can get you tickets at
subscriber’s prices. Last show is Friday.
Presented by Kennita Watson
7. Saw the Secret Life of Pets 2. Extremely cute. Not a lot of surprises, but fun. A couple new pets.
Had a fun time. Rates matinee.
Remarked by Chris O’Halloran
• Really enjoyed it. Wonders if their pets spend their day that way.
Presented by Kennita Watson
8. Toy Story 4 is an awful lot of fun. Enthralled by Bo Peep. Her porcelain is well animated. Takes
cartoon physics to a new level.
Remarked by Dave Gallaher
• Saw it (in Faux IMAX) Quite good. Canada! Stay through to the Pixar logo. Worth full price.
Presented by Ken Patterson
9. Saw Palo Alto Players production of One Man, Two Guv’nors. Vaguely Shakespearian farce with
mistaken identities, and many errors. The fourth wall is frequently missing, with some audience
participation. Worth season tickets. Runs through Sunday.
We had an auction
Meeting adjourned & the rumor was: All admissions to the newly expanded Avengers: Endgame come with free salt tablets.
Monday, June 24, 2019
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
The meeting was called to order at 20:00
A party jar was established
The minutes of Meeting #1504 were posted online, & accepted as: The Department of Redundancy Department.
Meeting #1505
• Regular Jar: $0.50
• Party Jar: $2.75
• TOTAL
• Regular: $15,470.38
• Party: $122.83
The Vice President had nothing fannish to report.
The President was MIA with the Secretary.
Announcements
Zeldathon Heals ended and has raised $170,000 for Help Hope Live. December is the 25th
marathon, and the 10th anniversary. zeldathon.net
Presented by Harold (little) Harrigan
2. Needs near-term money, and is willing to code for it. If you need browser extensions for FireFox
or Chrome, speak to him after the meeting, or email him at pikadudeno1@gmail.com
Presented by Gerald D Nordley
3. In 20 minutes, SpaceX will be launching the Falcon Heavy–the biggest and most powerful in
the US inventory. (edit: Postponed to 11:30 PT)
Remarked by Kennita Watson
• Apparently will have a light sail on it.
Presented by Gayle Wiesner
4. The last day of TitanCon in Belfast will have a feast and a coach tour of the Giants Causeway
and Game of Thrones locations. Registration deadline is June 30. titancon.com
Presented by Gayle Wiesner
5. The Lyric Theatre is staging Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Gondoliers. They are temporarily
performing at Santa Clara High School. lyrictheatre.org
Presented by John O’Halloran
6. The Avengers: Endgame is being re-released in theaters with extra footage.
Presented by Chris O’Halloran
7. Stage 1 Theatre will be staging The Phantom of the Opera, with Ohlone college, from July 12 to
21. stage1theatre.org
Presented by David Clark
8. Russel T. Davies’ latest series Years and Years starts tonight on HBO. It’s Black Mirror with a
heart.
Presented by Ken Patterson
9. Legion of Rassilon–your Doctor Who fan club–will be meeting this Friday at 7:30 p.m., at the
Denny’s in Campbell (near the Pruneyard.) This month we’ll be watching The Stolen Earth and
Journey’s End. lor.club
Reviews
Presented by Carole Parker
1. Celebrated her and Bill’s anniversary by taking a trip to Oregon on the Coast Starlight. Luxury
hotel rates. Worth the experience, but wouldn’t do it again. Refrigerator went out in the kitchen,
so meals were replaced by McDonalds and Togos. They stayed in Portland at the Lion and
Rose. Visited the Portland Rose Garden, which was in full bloom. Shopped at Powell’s Books
(spent enough to get free parking) and ate dinner at Departure (which was excellent and
worthwhile.) Train ride back she was on the lower birth, which had less sway.
Remarked by Bill Laubenheimer
• He was less affected by the hard beds than Carole, but had the upper bunk. Train travel is
interesting. Is 50% longer than driving, and more expensive than flying. Had a good time,
but probably won’t do it again.
Remarked by Gayle Wiesner
• Has always had pleasant train experiences.
Remarked by Lisa Deutsch-Harrigan
• Fun train trips are with other fans on their way to a convention. Becomes a mini-con!
Presented by Carole Parker
2. Saw Disenchanted at the 3Below Theater Saturday. Very enjoyable time. Worth full price.
Satirical take on the Disney princesses.
Remarked by Bill Laubenheimer
• BASFA had a strong presence there. The musical numbers around the intermission were
very enjoyable. Skewers the princess trope. Runs through July 20.
Remarked by Debbie Bretschneider
• Lovely show.
Presented by John O’Halloran
3. Watched The Dead Don’t Die. Silly homage to ‘60s zombie movies. Bill Murray and Adam Driver
are marvelous as the Sherif and his deputy battling a zombie uprising. Lots of cameos, some
under makeup. Worth matinee, as it was a little disjointed,
Presented by John O’Halloran
4. Saw Dark Phoenix the weekend before. A someone who has read the source material, he was
disappointed feeling that the film had missed the point of the comics.
Remarked by Kennita Watson
• Enjoyed it, but she had no background on the original story. Go for the effects, not for the
plot.
Presented by John O’Halloran
5. Men In Black: International. Fun reboot. Not as good as the first one, but better than the second.
There is a shirtless scene with Chris Hemsworth. Excellent chemistry without any romantic
tensions. Highly recommend in 3D.
Presented by Gayle Wiesner
6. Saw the San Francisco Opera production of Dvorak’s Rusalka. Version of The Little Mermaid.
Marvelous singers, very good staging. If you are interested, she can get you tickets at
subscriber’s prices. Last show is Friday.
Presented by Kennita Watson
7. Saw the Secret Life of Pets 2. Extremely cute. Not a lot of surprises, but fun. A couple new pets.
Had a fun time. Rates matinee.
Remarked by Chris O’Halloran
• Really enjoyed it. Wonders if their pets spend their day that way.
Presented by Kennita Watson
8. Toy Story 4 is an awful lot of fun. Enthralled by Bo Peep. Her porcelain is well animated. Takes
cartoon physics to a new level.
Remarked by Dave Gallaher
• Saw it (in Faux IMAX) Quite good. Canada! Stay through to the Pixar logo. Worth full price.
Presented by Ken Patterson
9. Saw Palo Alto Players production of One Man, Two Guv’nors. Vaguely Shakespearian farce with
mistaken identities, and many errors. The fourth wall is frequently missing, with some audience
participation. Worth season tickets. Runs through Sunday.
We had an auction
Meeting adjourned & the rumor was: All admissions to the newly expanded Avengers: Endgame come with free salt tablets.
