BASFA Meeting 1328 January 11, 2016 Trey Haddad, President Ken Patterson, Vice President Dave Gallaher, Treasurer Galen Tripp, Sergeant at Arms Barbara Johnson-Haddad, Secretary held at the RT Pizza place near Coco's, 1206 Oakmead Parkway (Lawrence Expressway/101 Fwy), Sunnyvale
Began at 8 pm with a baby shower and pink cigars 27 people attended We established a party basket The minutes of meeting 1327 were accepted as 'approved by the thin white duke' The Treasurer reported that last week we took in $0.25 in the regular jar and $4.00 in the party jar for a total of $107.45 The Vice President congratulated Beth on her adoption of Dara. The President had nothing fannish to report The Site Selection committee is looking for new meeting sites. We meet at the RT Pizza place next to the defunct Coco's thru Jan 18; then Jan 25 we try Omega's. February 8 meeting will be held at Black Bear Diner at 174 W Calaveras in Milpitas. February 22nd meeting will be held at Lyons 4233 Moorpark Ave San Jose near Saratoga and 280. The Sports Committee reported that he has tickets for $28 for the 1st Friday in May Giants game [May 6], vs the Colorado Rockies in section 317 The Party Committee reports that the next BASFA party will be Jan 16, Saturday at FurCon 50's Dave C made a motion to repurpose the Party Jar to the Preggo Jar for our waitress. Announcements: Chris Garcia made a surprise appearance Journey Planet will have a table at Silicon Valley Comic Con March 18-20. He can use any kind of books. Beth announced that Katlyn will be in 'Young Frankenstein', Jan 14-15, 6pm at SC HS & on Jan 16 at 2pm & 6pm JC thanked everyone for the awesome acknowledgement of the adoption of Dara and surprised Beth with a mothers ring with the birthstones of both girls Andy announced San Jose in 2018 will be at Further Confusion this weekend. Kevin announced that the Evil Geniuses will be having an Evil Genius party at Gallifrey One. They will also have a SJ in 2018 suite at BayCon. John O announced that he will be having bariatric surgery on Jan. 19. Burlesque troupe Feb 23 at San Jose improv. Brad announced his book has been added to a reference encyclopedia. Gayle has gall bladder surgery this morning and is doing well. Jerry announced Adam Driver will be hosting Saturday Night Live this week. Reviews: Terry reviewed John Sanford and Ctein's Saturn Run as a John Clancy type space book with no scientific errors. A good fast read. Aethuus signed up for crashplan a data storage for $12/month. Good value. Worth full price. Went on a road trip through British Columbia as its cold, eh. Kevin reviewed "The Muppets" as getting better and more like the ones from long ago. Lisa read "Barsk" and enjoyed it. She liked the Jewish jokes. Also read "before the awakening" Finn, Rey and Poe before the movie. Good YA that explains where they came from and explains actions in the movie. Ken reviewed The Force Awakens as it's still good after the third time. JC followed on that it's just as good the fourth. Eric reviewed the San Jose Barracuda game as great but he got hit during the PuckAChuck by weak armed people. Recommended going as tickets are cheaper than the Sharks. John O read the final Girl Genius. If you like the comics and graphic novel you will like the book.Eric agreed and mentioned that they were also available on bookbub and recommended subscribing it the service. We did auctions we adjourned at 9:44pm and the rumor of the week was: 'The SPCA has a Martian spider up for adoption.' Minutes provided by Holographic Secretary 2.0, Beth Vallacqua.
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