Planning Dates: Make sure you are marking your calendars NOW

Dates to block off and be prepared:

10/01/17: September Bookclub Meeting

10/20/17 - 10/21/17: Bookclub 10 Year Anniversary!!!!!!!! Plan on Friday Night & Saturday morning possibly afternoon (to be discussed at club)


10/29/17: October Bookclub Meeting

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: SEPTEMBER MEETING 10/01/17 @ 4:00pm

Tonight’s Menu: Meriah- Main & App~ Jocelyn-Side~ Ali- Salad~ Maren- Dessert~ Julie-Glasses & Drinks

I. Discussion of Meriah’s Book (1 hour discussion): A Silent Wife by Kerry Fisher (350 pgs)
-All members MUST be prepared to have discussion of something about the book; to evoke discussion with each question.

II.Call to order by Ali Scontrino

III. Treasurer's Report by Meriah Haro [DUES NOW $10.00]-
*Current Balance: $705
[Discuss Hotel Fees for Anniversary- Julie Reimbursment]

-Julie Owe $40 to be current; Ali Owes $30 to be current; Jocelyn Owes $20 to be current.

IV. Next Meeting: *******OCTOBER 29th, 2017????
1. Book pick- (Jocelyn)- __________________________
2. Book pick- (Ali)- Sleeping Beauties By Stephen King
3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Main & App( ), Side ( ), Salad & Dessert ( ), Drinks ( )
4. *Books Not finished Count: - MAREN-1, MERIAH-1

V. Announcements:

BOOK CLUB ANNIVESARY CELEBRATION: 10/20/17 (Friday- meet at Hotel get ready for night out on town)
-Discuss plans for Saturday so we can all plan our family lives of when we return, etc……

VI. Old Business:
1. Quarter Sleeves & Sweatshirts- (Ali or Meriah)-HOLDING OFFF FOR NOW
2. Pin up photo shoot (Ali has hair & makeup person)-10 Year Anniversary Photo shoot next October

VII. New Business:

NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Maren, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn

August 27,2017 Book Club Notes

Crimes Against a Book Club (Julie’s Pick)
Discussion: Julie- Pleasantly surprised. Light and funny. LOL a lot. Would recommend. 4/5
Meriah- Laughed at the title, thinking it was going to be a joke. Ended up loving it. Would recommend. 3.5-4/5
Jocelyn- A great refreshing junk food novel. I related with Anne about her mother and brother. Loved the overall happy endings. Loved all the books referenced throughout. Already have recommended. 3.5/5
Maren- Liked it a lot. A fun easy read. Related with Sarah trying to get pregnant. Would recommend. 4/5
Ali- Thoroughly enjoyed. Liked the beginning of each chapter mentioning other books. Liked the plot, such a clever idea. Would recommend. 4/5
Favorite Characters:
Julie- Kim and Chloe
Meriah- Sarah
Jocelyn- Sarah and Chloe
Maren- Chloe and Espie
Ali- Kim and Chloe

Annie didn’t half ass friendship, she used her whole ass.

We can sag and wrinkle without losing our essential beauty. We have to redefine what beauty means to us. We have to choose to love who we are and what we are becoming.

$$$ Balance - $705. Julie and Maren paid even, Jocelyn and Meriah paid ahead $10, Ali will owe $50 next club.

Next club is Oct. 1st at Meriah’s House.
Book pick is The Silent Wife by Kerry Fisher 350pgs

Next book pick is Jocelyn.....
Book Pick Order: Jocelyn, Maren, Ali, Julie, Meriah

Dinner: Chips and Salsa; Chicken; Mashed Potatoes w/Gorgonzola Sauce; Vegi’s; Crème Brule; Pomelos.

Duties: Meriah- Main; Julie- Glasses and Drinks; Jocelyn- Salad; Ali- Side; Maren- Dessert

Announcements:
Meriah- 21st Anniversary, Granddaughter starting Kindergarten.
Ali- None – Nothing positive.
Julie- Housing BS is working out. Next club will be in new house.
Jocelyn- Vacation was great. Cypress starts 8th grade. Mike back to work.
Maren- Lana started Kindergarten.