Meeting #1574 - Monday, 2 November, 2020
Trey Haddad, President
Ken Patterson, Vice President
Dave Gallaher, Treasurer
Galen Tripp & Laser Pistol Packin’ Mama, Sergeants at Arms
Barbara Johnson-Haddad, Secretary
ZOOM Meeting Registration link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcuqorDMsHtTgbbD44ZgG2WzrVGkr6pnX
Called to order at 20:02
Total of 10 log-ins
The minutes of meeting 1573 were accepted as: Bidin' our time
Treasurer
0 taken… Regular $15,632.83 Party $230.58
Vice President: Nothing Fannish to report. But a gentle reminder: VOTE!!!!
President: Not present.
No committees reporting.
No new business.
Announcements:
Candy
Mini-Baycon this Saturday at 11 am. Gerold will be on a panel at 12:30pm.
facebook.com/events/262480798500828/
<http://facebook.com/events/262480798500828/>
Dave commented that ConZealand had complaints about being on New Zealand time.
Dave
Tomorrow is election day. American citizens 18 and over and have not yet voted,
you should vote tomorrow.
A new line of New Zealand Super Rugby Hawaiian Shirts are available.
Howierd
Climate has not changed in Las Vegas since March. No trace of rain. Broke
record of no rain, but an 11% chance was in the forecast. Saw some clouds, but
no water…
Friends in Washington (state) mentioned that the legislature passed a law to
stay on Daylight Saving Time, however an act of congress is needed to make it
happen.
Gayle
Thanks to those who referred her to a tax professional. Did a zoom meeting
while on an exercise ball. It was very comfortable.
Todd
Virtual Tea festival this weekend. https://intlvirtualteafest.pathable.co/
<https://intlvirtualteafest.pathable.co/>
JohnO
Chris has been sick since most of the year. This Friday morning she will have a
procedure to de-gunk and biopsy her lungs. Semi-outpatient procedure.
Reviews
Todd
Watched Parasite. Quite enjoyed it. Scary and humorous in parts. Good Halloween
film.
JohnO
Watched the Disney film Dinosaur (2000) not their best, not their worst. Fun
romp. Worth seeing on D+ (maybe matinee)
The Mandalorian season 2. Continues the western in space theme. First episode
didn’t move to plot far, but lays groundwork. Worth watching. Quality is still
high.
Correction to Lois McMaster Bujold’s “Masquearde of Lodi” review from last
week. Highly recommend. Middle of the series chronologically. Stand alone, but
needs some background on the series.
Lisa
WisDems did Rocky Horror Show (not Picture) with Nell Campbell & Tim Curry
involved, plus a bunch of other notables. More disjointed, than Princess Bride
with pre-recorded pieces. Fun. Worth the donation ($5)
JohnO: Tenacious D also released Rock-y-the-Vote. Jump to the left, no step to
the right. Included Susan Sarandon & Barry Bostwick, plus Mayor Pete and
Senator Warren. And others… it’s on YouTube.
Gerald
Watched Star Trek: Beyond on CBS. Pluses: Actors playing the characters
sometimes sounded like the originals. Minuses: cinematography was too dark
(hard to see whats going on). Suspension of disbelief was set to high. Uhura
has some great action. Worth free TV, or a couple dollars for the disc.
Texas state senator Wendy Davis, who filibustered for 16 hours, is running for
congress. She was in the Biden bus that was ambushed in Texas. Davis has not
referenced this incident in her campaign.
JohnO: Theory is do not acknowledge what they did removes the power of the
intimidation.
Lisa: The word from the staffers, no one was hurt. Car was crunched. Attitude
is not to dwell on in.
Rumor of the Week:
Many will spend the next 5 days drunk to avoid election stress.
Adjourned at: 20:52
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