Minutes of Meeting #1503 Monday, June 3, 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 with 24+/- people in attendance… A Tammy Tip jar was established. The minutes of meeting #1502 were posted online and accepted as: Hanging out online. Treasurer Report #1501 Regular $0.00 Party $0.00 Total Regular $15460.53 Party $108.33 #1502 Regular $NA Party $NA Total Regular $15460.53 + NA Party $108.33 + NA The Vice President had nothing fannish to report, but did welcome David to the meeting. The President was MIA with the Secretary. Announcements ChrisO Paul Darrow, Avon from Blake’s 7, passed away. DaveC Why is Jolt Cola like Generalissimo Francisco Franco? It’s still dead. The revival has been discontinued. Vikas: Crystal Pepsi had been back at Frys Andy: New Coke is coming back for Stranger Things (which spiraled into a discussion of freestyle dispensers.) Ric Two BayCon Fanboy Planet podcasts are now available: David Brin, and a regular Podcast discussing streaming services. fanboyplanet.com/category/podcast/ <http://fanboyplanet.com/category/podcast/> Ken Today is the 50th anniversary of the final episode of Star Trek - Turnabout Intruder (Dr. Janice Lester) JohnO: There have been Star Trek drag shows at the Oasis. The last one was Turnabout Intruder His alter-ego Sir Cumference is back on KFJC this Sunday. Noon to 3 p.m. on 89.7FM or kfjc.org <http://kfjc.org/> Andy If you like Disney movies with Disney Princesses (or if you don’t) the 3Below Theatre in San Jose will be performing Disenchanted. Preview night is June 20, and runs through July 21. It’s what happened after happily ever after. 3belowtheaters.com/events/disenchanted/ <http://3belowtheaters.com/events/disenchanted/> evilKevin: Is creating a practical effect for the show, but can’t say anymore… Reviews Baycon JC: Was toastmaster. Had an awesome time. Lot of fun. 15 panels. 8 in one day. Kept very busy. Con was good to him. (Also had done the the graphics for the con). Received a couple awards. Nearly 800 people in attendance. Next year for 2020 is The Future is Now. Worth full price, looking forward to next year. Lisa: Hotel rooms were disappointing. First room had No drawers, or places to put luggage. Switched to mini-suite, slightly larger closet but still no drawers or luggage racks. Tubs are big walk-in showers (seats are available). TV in the room had never been plugged in. The con was very nice. Schedule was online ahead of time, which was great for scheduling parties (especially the Harold memorial). Already bought membership for next year. ChrisO: Excellent slate of guests. JC was a great toastmaster. Very interesting people, met new people. Flaw was with the renovation. Good con. Kennita: Grenadine rocked. Updates came throughout the con. DaveC: Was in the dealers room. Sales were alright. Call out to the fanzine lounge run by Chuck Serface. JohnO: Really enjoyed “Small Gathering for Briana Wu” was very interesting talk about her campaign in Massachusetts District 8. And “Branding a Convention” with JC. Gayle: Filk was wonderful. Bed was comfy, but room had no storage. Open/Closing ceremonies were interesting. Lots of good Science panels. Appreciated Grenadine, especially with the free WiFi. Godzilla Ric: The third of the Monarch series. If you don’t like Godzilla films, you won’t like it. If you like them, you’ll love it. There is a cookie. Two thumbs up and a roar to the heavens. 3D was pretty good (was not a jump out, more of a look in to a tank.) Soundtrack is awesome. Fight scenes were the clearest of the post-rubber suit. JohnO: Been watching monster movies since he could control the TV himself. Loved them all (even with flaws). Takes all the best, and some of the cheesy, and wraps it up in one film. The Plot is on rails. Effects are good. Enjoyed. Recommend. IMAX is overkill. There are hooks to the original films. Highly recommend. Bill: Went last night. Requisite amount of monster stomping, and cool military tech. There is some plot. Had a good time. Worth IMAX. Soundtrack was up to 11. Don’t delay if you want to see it. Carole: She has a connection to the '50s US translation of the original film, so Godzilla has a special place in her heart. Worth big screen. Kennita: Thought it was awful. Too dark. Too complicated. Saw in 3D, doesn’t really need it. Enjoyed the originals, but this new one is more “noisy”. Fred Saw the documentary on the tech company General Magic. A brief company with lasting impact. Very well done on the chronology, and the follow on effects of the company. generalmagicthemovie.com <http://generalmagicthemovie.com/> Carole Went to Balticon (balticon.org/wp53/ <http://balticon.org/wp53/>). Helped as guest liaison for Elizabeth Bear and Scott Lynch, who were both low maintenance guests. Also worked the masquerade. Decent turnout. Saw a lot of east coast friends. Has been asked to come back next year (for the filk guests.) Bill: Was invited to participate on two panels. Filk room was good, and he got good comments. Was fun. Daily nonstops from San Jose to Baltimore on Southwest. Vikas Astronomy on Tap last Wed went very well. Three talks, including: Exoplanets, and Science in Science-Fiction. Next one will be in a couple months. Some BASFAns were there. Used Facebook ads, and it worked. facebook.com/AoTSouthBay/ <http://facebook.com/AoTSouthBay/> DaveC Tried to enjoy Happy on SyFy. Stars Christopher Maloney as a psychotic killing machine and his imaginary friend Happy. His violence level has peaked, and can’t take it anymore. Ric: Sounds like a mix of Taxi Driver and Harvey. syfy.com/happy <http://syfy.com/happy> Ric Binged all six episodes of Good Omens. Thorough endorsement. Hilarious and wonderful. Tennant is wonderful as Crowley. OOPS - everything’s a spoiler. Amazon Prime. Effects are wonderful. Twists that compound. amazon.com/gp/product/B07FMHTRFF <http://amazon.com/gp/product/B07FMHTRFF> Andy This past Saturday saw One Man Star Wars Trilogy at the 3Below. One guy doing everything from the trilogy. Started off unsure if this was going to be terrible, but it was absolutely hilarious. True to Star Wars. Worth full price. onemanstarwars.com <http://onemanstarwars.com/> Lisa: Saw it on Friday. Was glad she saw it. Had a good laugh. Hit all the story highpoints. Lisa June 1 was the one year anniversary of Harold’s passing. It’s been really rough. One Man Star Wars Trilogy helped. Spent time on Sunday with friends. JC Saw Brightburn. Retelling of Superman origin without the character names, with a dark twist. This kid did not come from a benevolent world... James Gunn wrote and directed. Super-dark take on Superman. There is a possibility of sequels of other DC-ish characters. Gory. It lacks in surprise. No payoff. Is OK. Matinee. Effects are good. www.brightburn.movie <http://www.brightburn.movie/> John(new) Went to the New Parkway theatre in Oakland to see Worlds of Ursula K. LeGuin. Documentary of her career and life. Recommends. Will be on PBS later in the year. worldsofukl.com <http://worldsofukl.com/> Gayle JC’s interview with Bay Con Fan Guest of Honor Wanda Kurtcu was pretty amazing. The Tammy Tip Jar was dispersed (not counted, but over $40), and renamed as the Party Jar. There was an auction Meeting adjourned at approximately 9:30 and the rumor was: This time Godzilla gets the girl.
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