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BASFA minutes for Nov 6
Meeting 1110
November 6, 2011
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 8:01
30 people attended
We established a party jar
The minutes for meeting 1109 were accepted as 'accepted'
the Treasurer reported that at meeting 1109 we took in $34.50 in the regular jar & $27.50 in the party jar & that at meeting 1106 we took in $32.41 in the regular jar & $31.25 in the party jar
The VP was missing - but there were rumors that he got trimmed and that the next 'Drink Tank' will have a Mo Starkey cover
The President had nothing fannish to report but we said 'hi' to Sheldon Linker - a LASFAn visiting us for the 1st time & also to JC - a graphic designer that Josh encouraged to visit [he is a fan - so google 'kryptonean wedding' for nifty pics]
Announcements:
Glenn announced that SMOFcon will be in Amsterdam Dec 2-4
Fred announced that Nov 9 will have a country-wide emergency systems test
Dave C announced that Terry Pratchett's book 'Snuff' has the same cover in Britain & the US & agrees = 'Herb Caen for president'
Adrienne announced that Bay Area Ghost Hunters is having its 5th anniversary on Nov 13 at the Old Spaghetti Factory in SJ at 1pm - there will be speakers & a raffle
Howeird announced that Leslie Fish is going to get married Nov 13 & announced that this Thursday will be the Thai festival of the full moon
Lisa announced that her Oklahoma friends are getting tired of earthquakes, tornadoes and weather in general
Dann announced that Kirby lied to him & he is again looking for employment
[tall] Kevin announced that he is now a homeowner
Reviews:
Glenn reviewed 'Funny Times' as a comedy clipping service, enjoyable & recommended & reviewed 'Dragon Age' as having an OK combat system & really likes the writing and characterizations - really likes the game
Dave C reviewed 'Detective Dee & the Mystery of the Phantom Flame' as a fun film, worth matinee and only tangentially related to Judge Dee; he also reviewed Territory' by Emma Bull as a fun read and worth full price
Howeird noted that on Facebook some new authors are offering their works for free ... for a reason & reviewed 'Money Ball' as he rather enjoyed it as worth full price
Dave G reviewed World Fantasy Con as a good con & that the facilities had accessibility issues - in a bad way
I reviewed 'Devil in the White City' by Erik Larson as a good read that seems well-researched and gives a good picture of the 1890's Chicago - and the 1893 Chicago World's Fair - with an overachieving mass murderer working in the background & I also reviewed a Syfy movie - 'War of the Worlds 2' as mind-numbingly awful - burn it with fire!
[evil] Kevin reviewed several wine release day parties as there was some craziness with crowds and annoying people - and advises if you want to try this, go early - so they are worth full price, if you go early
Andy reviewed the Sweidsh production, 'Så Mycket Bättre' as musical reality TV - a charming and fun little show
We then did auctions
we adjourned at 9:36 pm
Rumor of the Week: 'Prawns in Perilous Pots'
November 6, 2011
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 8:01
30 people attended
We established a party jar
The minutes for meeting 1109 were accepted as 'accepted'
the Treasurer reported that at meeting 1109 we took in $34.50 in the regular jar & $27.50 in the party jar & that at meeting 1106 we took in $32.41 in the regular jar & $31.25 in the party jar
The VP was missing - but there were rumors that he got trimmed and that the next 'Drink Tank' will have a Mo Starkey cover
The President had nothing fannish to report but we said 'hi' to Sheldon Linker - a LASFAn visiting us for the 1st time & also to JC - a graphic designer that Josh encouraged to visit [he is a fan - so google 'kryptonean wedding' for nifty pics]
Announcements:
Glenn announced that SMOFcon will be in Amsterdam Dec 2-4
Fred announced that Nov 9 will have a country-wide emergency systems test
Dave C announced that Terry Pratchett's book 'Snuff' has the same cover in Britain & the US & agrees = 'Herb Caen for president'
Adrienne announced that Bay Area Ghost Hunters is having its 5th anniversary on Nov 13 at the Old Spaghetti Factory in SJ at 1pm - there will be speakers & a raffle
Howeird announced that Leslie Fish is going to get married Nov 13 & announced that this Thursday will be the Thai festival of the full moon
Lisa announced that her Oklahoma friends are getting tired of earthquakes, tornadoes and weather in general
Dann announced that Kirby lied to him & he is again looking for employment
[tall] Kevin announced that he is now a homeowner
Reviews:
Glenn reviewed 'Funny Times' as a comedy clipping service, enjoyable & recommended & reviewed 'Dragon Age' as having an OK combat system & really likes the writing and characterizations - really likes the game
Dave C reviewed 'Detective Dee & the Mystery of the Phantom Flame' as a fun film, worth matinee and only tangentially related to Judge Dee; he also reviewed Territory' by Emma Bull as a fun read and worth full price
Howeird noted that on Facebook some new authors are offering their works for free ... for a reason & reviewed 'Money Ball' as he rather enjoyed it as worth full price
Dave G reviewed World Fantasy Con as a good con & that the facilities had accessibility issues - in a bad way
I reviewed 'Devil in the White City' by Erik Larson as a good read that seems well-researched and gives a good picture of the 1890's Chicago - and the 1893 Chicago World's Fair - with an overachieving mass murderer working in the background & I also reviewed a Syfy movie - 'War of the Worlds 2' as mind-numbingly awful - burn it with fire!
[evil] Kevin reviewed several wine release day parties as there was some craziness with crowds and annoying people - and advises if you want to try this, go early - so they are worth full price, if you go early
Andy reviewed the Sweidsh production, 'Så Mycket Bättre' as musical reality TV - a charming and fun little show
We then did auctions
we adjourned at 9:36 pm
Rumor of the Week: 'Prawns in Perilous Pots'