BASFA Meeting 1333 - at Round Table February 15, 2016 Trey Haddad, President Ken Patterson, Vice President Dave Gallaher, Treasurer Galen Tripp, Sergeant at Arms Barbara Johnson-Haddad, Secretary Began 8 pm - with all the cool kids 17 people attended We established a party jar The minutes of meeting 1332 were accepted as 'Beer, bear, whatever' The Treasurer was not available The Vice President had nothing fannish to report, but we welcomed new member Adam. The President was not in attendance The Site Selection committee is looking for new meeting sites. Josh recommended Faz, the restaurant he recently began working at. Black Bear was reviewed as good food but menu may be limited.
Feb 22 at Lyons, 4233 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, CA 95129; Feb 29 at the Round Table again, 1220 Oakmead Parkway March 7 at the Old Spagetti Factory March 14 at Black Bear diner 174 W. Calaveras Ave Milpitas March 21 Faz 181 East Tasman March 28 Black Bear Diner The Party Committee reported that the next BASFA party will be at Babscon [Apr 22-24], at the Hyatt Regency SFO in Burlingame on Apr 23 The Hugo Recommendation Committee reported that they will be doing Hugo nominations after the regular meeting tonight The Sports Committee reported that Ken sent in the contract for the SJ Giants Star Wars night on Saturday, 5pm, May 14, saying that we can have the Martinelli Plaza for $49 each, if 15 buy in .. and this includes food, 2 alcoholic beverages & programs Announcements: Chuck announced that Nerdvana Podcast is still doing its fundraiser on Indy Gogo with a goal of $2500, so give the site a look Reviews: JC reviewed 'Deadpool' as romantic love story. Ranks pretty high as far as Marvel movies go. Fun movie. Humor is nonstop. Worth full price. Beth followed on that There is a full frontal nude fight scene! Bill reviewed Anne Lecke's 'Ancillary Trilogy' as worth full price. Follow ons agree that it is excellent. Also reviewed Faz as interesting combinations, servers and chef took care of them. Ken followed on that the food was not what he usually gets but was pleased. Jonathan reviewed soy lentil drink as interesting. 'Mad max fury road' as not sure what to think. 'show me the hero' a six episode miniseries as fun. Haunted house opened for valentines weekend 500 people visited. Came from an debate at SJSU on Israeli/ Palestine issues as surprised that people acted like adults. Mo and Adrienne watched 'Last Witch Hunter'. Not recommended at all! she also said Gallifrey was amazing. Was impressed with John Hurt who read dialogue from past doctors. Got a photo with Nichelle Nichols. Got to meet the guy who played Michelangelo in the Teenage Mutants Ninja Turtles movie. Adrienne followed on, she spent the first two days sleeping off a fever. No auctions due to Hugo business we adjourned at 9:05 pm and the rumor of the week was 'There will be rumors' Beth Vallacqua, emergency minute-taker
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