SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: DECEMBER MEETING 12/22/19 @ 4:00pm

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

I. Discussion of Ali’s Book (1 hour discussion): My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante (331 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
-DISCUSS POSITION CHANGES: Treasurer & Bday duties.

III. Treasurer's Report by Meriah Haro [DUES NOW $10.00]-

*Current Balance: $60 *** Maren Owes $30 this club

IV. Next Meeting: *******January 19th, 2020 OR February 2nd, 2020 (I am going to Mexico)!!!!!!!
1. Book pick- (Maren)- _______________________
2. Book pick- (Julie)- _______________________
3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Main & App( ), Side ( ), Salad & Dessert ( ), Drinks ( )
4. *Books Not finished Count: - Clean slate

V. Announcements:
12 YEARS BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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:
• At next club Year end book lists
• At next club Year end recap

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

November 24, 2019 Meeting Minutes

The Giver of Stars (Jocelyn’s Pick)
Discussion:
Jocelyn- I absolutely loved the book! Historical fiction is always my favorite. I loved the portrayal of Mid- America during this time. I like to think I would have joined this movement. Had the hardest time picking my favorite character. Already have recommended. 4.5/5
Meriah- Loved how she wrote it. Didn’t know anything about the story when I started. Kept loving it the whole time. Already recommended. 4.5/5
Ali- Loved the book. Felt familiar because I’ve visited some of these spots. Loved looking up the areas in the book. Margery reminded me of Jocelyn. Already recommended. 4.5/5
Julie- Loved this book. Singing at the jail my favorite part. The ending felt rushed and a little too happy, but still loved it. Beautiful story. Already recommended. 4.5/5
Maren (from afar) – Would Recommend. 4.5/5

Favorite Characters: Jocelyn- Fred, Sven, Sophia Meriah- Margery, Fred, Sven Ali- Loved them all. Fred, Sven, Sophia, Beth, Izzy Julie- Fred, Charlie Maren- Margery, Fred, Kathleen, Izzy’s Mom

Our Character List:
Jocelyn-Margery, Meriah-Sophia, Ali-Beth, Julie-Alice, Maren-Izzy

“Life is complicated. Which is why finding a little joy where you can is important.”

Balance $$$- $60. Everyone paid even, but Maren owes $30 next club.

Next club is December 29th at Ali’s House

Book Pick is My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante 331pgs

Next book pick is Maren.

Duty change- Julie new Treasurer and Meriah in charge of Birthdays.

Dinner: Brie/Apple bread rolls with Jalapeno Jelly and Honey Glaze / Pesto Gnocchi with Pancetta/Green beans and Shitake Mushrooms/Green Beans / Roasted Vegi’s / Apple Salad / Chocolate Mousse / Red and White Wine

Duties: Ali-Main/ Jocelyn-App and Salad/ Meriah-Side/ Maren-Dessert/ Julie-Drinks

Announcements: Jocelyn- Fight club has been squashed, although it never really existed. Meriah- Mexico was wonderful! Ali- Going to Mexico for my birthday with Auntie and Dad.

November club 11/24/19 430pm

Hey ladies.

Due to no meeting last month there notes are simple. Here are the duties.

Club is this Sunday ladies! Read up!

Jocelyn main
Ali app/drinks/salad
Meriah dessert
Julie side

I think we should all pay dues for last month to keep our end of year total consistent. We can discuss.

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: OCTOBER MEETING 10/27/19 @ 4:00pm Meriah’s BOOKCLUB

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

I. Discussion of Meriah’s Book (1 hour discussion): My Name is Eva (324 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
-DISCUSS POSITION CHANGES: Treasurer & Bday duties.

III. Treasurer's Report by Meriah Haro [DUES NOW $10.00]-
*Current Balance: $0 *** Clean slate all dues spent at Anniversary
Everyone owes $10

IV. Next Meeting: *******November 17th, 2019 or December 1st!!!!!!!
1. Book pick- (Jocelyn)- _______________________
2. Book pick- (Ali)- _______________________
3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Main & App( ), Side ( ), Salad & Dessert ( ), Drinks ( )
4. *Books Not finished Count: - Meriah-3; Julie-1, Maren-1, Ali-1

V. Announcements:
12 YEARS BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!- Anniversary is here again!!!

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:
• At next club Year end book lists
• At next club Year end recap
NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Maren, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn

September 29, 2019 Then She Was Gone (Julie’s Pick)

Discussion:
Julie- Enjoyed it! Read it too quickly. Just had to know what was going to happen. Kept hoping she would live in the end. Felt redeemed finally picking a good book! Would recommend. 3.5/5
Ali- Finished last minute. Liked the book, had to know what was going to happen. The end perplexed me though. Would recommend. 4/5
Maren- Really liked it! Couldn’t put it down. I was always hoping Ellie was going to live. Would recommend. 4/5
Jocelyn- It was a fast-easy read. I enjoyed trying to guess as the story progressed. Felt sad about the end of Ellie. Didn’t love the ending. Would recommend. 3.5/5
Meriah- I knew what was going to happen, but still enjoyed it. Liked that she told each person’s story a different way. 3/5

Favorite Characters:
Julie- Sara-Jade and Blue
Ali-Ruby (Laurel’s Mom)
Maren- Laurel
Jocelyn- Paul
Meriah- None

“You didn’t lose me, Laurel. I’m still yours, I’ll always be yours.” “Well that’s not strictly true, is it?” He sighs again. “Where it counts,” he says. “As the father of your children, as a friend, as someone who shared a journey with you and as someone who loves and cares about you. I don’t need to be married to you to be all those things. Those things are deeper than marriage. Those things are forever,”

Balance $$$- Still don’t know. $415 maybe? If everyone pays back dues we should have a minimum of $500 for our anniversary.

Starting in November we are going to switch things up: DISCUSS Julie being new treasurer.
Maren to take Julie's bday duties

Anniversary Celebration October 13th @ 1:30

Next club is October 27th at Meriah’s House

Book pick is My Name is Eva by Suzanne Goldrin 324pgs

Next book pick is Jocelyn’s

Dinner: Chips and Salsa/ Hummus and Pita/ Chicken with Pineapple/ Cilantro Rice/ Corn Pie/ Tropical Beer.

Duties: Meriah-Main/ Julie- App and Salad/ Jocelyn-Side/ Maren-Dessert/ Ali-Drinks

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: SEPTEMBER MEETING 09/29/19 @ 4:00pm Julie’s BOOKCLUB

Next Club in anniversary club!!!!!!

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

I. Discussion of Julie’s Book (1 hour discussion): Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell (369 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
-Please note that all issues need to brought up after people do their talking; do not bring up issues during people’s turn to discuss the book that’s why we do the discussion first.

III. Treasurer's Report by Meriah Haro [DUES NOW $10.00]-
*Current Balance: $415?? Meriah to confirm
-Julie owes $20 this club
-Maren owes $20 this club
-Meriah owes $30 from previous- Last club was free.

IV. Next Meeting: *******October 27th, 2019!!!!!!!- ANNIVERSAT CLUB!!!!!
1. Book pick- (Meriah)- _______________________
2. Book pick- (Jocelyn)- _______________________
3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Main & App( ), Side ( ), Salad & Dessert ( ), Drinks ( )
4. *Books Not finished Count: - Meriah-3; Julie-1, Maren-1, Ali-1
V. Announcements:
12 YEARS BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!- Anniversary is here again!!!
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:
• At next club Year end book lists
• At next club Year end recap
NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Maren, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn

August 25, 2019 High Achiever (Maren’s Pick) Meeting Minutes

Discussion:
Maren- Liked it! Couldn’t put it down, had to know what the story was. Tied together too fast. Feel like there has to be more to the story. Would recommend. 4/5
Julie- Had no knowledge of who she was before this book. Laughed out loud a lot. Wasn’t sure I’d like it, not really into addict books. Felt sorry for Eliot. Already have recommended. 4/5
Jocelyn- I felt the book was okay, kind of blah. It was well written, but I expected more humor from her. Felt like I had heard it all before, similar to so many addict tales. Would not recommend 2.5/5
Meriah- Loved it, fun read! Really interesting. Liked that it was a true story. Would recommend. 4/5
Ali- DID NOT FINISH- Gets a pass for death in family

Favorite Characters:
Maren- Dad
Julie- No Favorite, Mitch maybe
Jocelyn- Mitch
Meriah- None

“There is no such thing as a lost cause, and it’s never too late to start over. A flicker of hope in one’s heart is capable of lighting the path to a new destiny….”
“One Day - Day One - You Decide"

Balance $$$- Should be $415? Ali and Jocelyn paid even. Julie paid $20, but will owe $20 next club. Maren will owe $20 next club. Did Meriah pay? This would have been her free birthday club, but she owed $30 from previous clubs. Need to get this straight.
Next club is September 29th at Julie’s House.
Book pick is Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell 369pgs
Next book pick is Meriah’s
Dinner: Jalapeno Poppers (Vegi and Bacon)/ Pork and Vegi Tacos/ Cabbage Salad/ Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cones/ Sparkling Wine
Duties: Julie-Main/ Maren-App and Salad/ Meriah-Side/ Ali-Dessert/ Jocelyn-Drinks
Announcements:
Maren- Flynn going through a dinosaur faze.
Julie- Schools back in. Mason might have mono? Ayla started Circle of Friends.
Ali- Dosha passed to the other side.
Jocelyn- Cypress started football.

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: AUGUST MEETING 08/25/19 @ 4:00pm

Maren’s BOOKCLUB

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

I. Discussion of Maren’s Book (1 hour discussion): High Acheivers By Tiffany Jenkins (371 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
-Please note that all issues need to brought up after people do their talking; do not bring up issues during people’s turn to discuss the book that’s why we do the discussion first.

III. Treasurer's Report by Meriah Haro [DUES NOW $10.00]-
*Current Balance: $375?? Meriah to confirm
-Meriah & Julie owes $30 this club

IV. Next Meeting: *******September 29th, 2019!!!!!!!
1. Book pick- (Julie)- _______________________
2. Book pick- (Meriah)- _______________________
3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Main & App( ), Side ( ), Salad & Dessert ( ), Drinks ( )
4. *Books Not finished Count: - Meriah-3; Julie-1, Maren-1
V. Announcements:
11 YEARS BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!- Anniversary is here again!!!
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:
• At next club Year end book lists
• At next club Year end recap
NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Maren, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn

Meeting Minutes: July 28, 2019- The Fourth Monkey (Ali’s Pick)

Discussion:
Ali- Liked it a lot. Glad I chose this over something else. Didn’t know it was a sequel. Loved that it went back and forth. Have already started the second book. Would recommend. 4/5
Julie- Little too much like Seven. Kept my attention. Fast read. I was invested in the characters. Too gory for my tastes. Have already recommended to my mom. 3.5/5
Jocelyn- Loved it! Super fun to read. Junk food that was needed. I never got bored, had to know. Loved the justice at the end. Already read the second and now waiting for the third. Would recommend. 4/5
Meriah- Super fun. My type of book. The diary was my favorite part. Onto the sequel. Would recommend. 4/5
Maren- Thought it was interesting. Likes the scary, but too much torture. Didn’t like the end, but want to know what happens. Would recommend to certain people. 3/5

Favorite Characters:
Ali- Watson, Clair and Nash
Julie- Porter, Nash and Bishop
Jocelyn- Watson/Bishop and Mother
Meriah- Anson Watson, Nash and Emory’s Mom Mind
Maren- Not attached to any….Clair

Balance Should be $375? Meriah confirm. Maren, Ali and Jocelyn paid even. Meriah and Julie will owe $30 next club.

Next club is August 25th at Maren’s House. Making it Meriah’s

Birthday Club!!!! Bring your party balls.

Book Pick is High Achiever by Tiffany Jenkins 371pgs
Next book pick is Julie’s……..?

Dinner: 7 Layer Bean Dip and Caprice Salad/ Shrimp and Veggie Kabobs/ Sweet Potatoes Fries/ Kale Salad/ Beer and Wine in Party Balls

Duties: Maren-Main/ Ali-App and Salad/Julie-Side/ Jocelyn-Dessert/ Meriah-Drinks

Announcements: None, having too much fun in the pool!

June 23,2019 Circe (Jocelyn’s Pick)

Discussion:
Jocelyn- I loved this book! It was fun to use my imagination so much and I loved the language used. The tale was sad overall and the ending left it hanging. It was a super fun read. I would recommend. 4/5
Julie- Loved it! Brought back Greek mythology to my mind. Her island was a paradise. Would recommend. 4/5
Ali- Loved the book. Love mythology. This was fun. I knew the characters. Good length, hated the open ending. Would recommend. 4/5
Maren- Liked it. It was hard to get into, I don’t really like Greek mythology. Liked that she was old, but kept making mistakes. Would recommend to certain people. 3/5
Meriah- (Views from afar) The book was awesome. Been talking about it for weeks. Loved her trasition from young girl to having her own island. Would recommend. 4.2/5

Favorite Characters:
Jocelyn- Lions/Wolves, Scylla, Hermes and Telemachus
Julie- Circe, Pasiphae, Deadalus and Telegonus
Ali- Deadalus and Telegonus
Maren- Hermes, Apollo and Pasiphae
Meriah- Circe, Telegonus and Deadalus

“He was no husband, scarcely even a friend. He was a poison snake, and I was another and on such terms, we pleased ourselves.”

Balance$$$- Should be $295? No one paid, our treasurer was not at club. Next club everyone will owe $20. Maren will owe $40.

Next club is July 28th at Ali’s House (unless we move club to a pool house?).

Book Pick is The Fourth Monkey by JD Barker 421pgs.

Maren next pick…. High Achiever by Tiffany Jenkins 384pgs

Dinner: Brae Apple Bites/ Tempeh and Pork Tacos/ Guava and Pomegranate Mimosas
Duties: Ali- Main/ Jocelyn- App and Salad/ Meriah- Side Forever/ Julie- Dessert/ Maren- Drinks

Announcements:
Jocelyn- Jack DeBond’s suicide has been a shadow over our family. So, hard to guide our boy through this grieving process. Had to cancel our vacation for the service.
Ali- Justin and I had our first fight. He’s been groveling ever since.
Julie- Hernia surgery next month.
Maren- My boss is leaving in September. Not sure if they have a new pastor? My second job is in question. PTA president is kind of crazy.

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: June 23rd, 2019

Jocelyn’s BOOKCLUB

Tonight’s menu: Jocelyn-Main, Meriah-Side, Ali-App & Salad, Maren- Dessert, Julie-Drinks

DISCUSSION: Of Jocelyn’s Book (1 Hour Discussion): Circe by Madeline Miller (393pgs)



CALL TO ORDER: (Ali Scontrino)

TREASURER’S REPORT: (Meriah Haro)- DUES $10
Current Balance $295??? Confirm tally
Maren Owes $30 this club


NEXT MEETING**************_______________________
Book Pick- (Ali Scontrino)_____________________
Book Pick- (Maren Peduto)____________________
Menu Assignment: Main~Side~App/Salad~Dessert~Drinks

BOOKS NOT FINISHED: Meriah 2/Julie 1/Maren 1



ANNOUNCEMENTS:


OLD BUSINESS:
SCM Gear
SCM Club photo Shoot

NEW BUSINESS:

June 2, 2019 Becoming (Meriah’s Pick)

Discussion:
Meriah- DID NOT FINISH THE BOOK.
Ali- Good, but long winded. Could have cut out campaigning parts. Overall loved that I learned something. Would recommend to certain people. 3/5
Jocelyn- Really enjoyed the beginning, but then it felt like it just went on and on. Could have been written in 200 pgs. Truly respected her parents. She faced a lot of hard parenting decisions herself. Would not recommend. 3/5
Julie- DID NOT FINISH THE BOOK
Maren- DID NOT FINISH THE BOOK

Favorite Characters: Ali- Southside Jocelyn- Fraser and Marian Robinson

“Now I think it’s one of the most useless questions an adult can ask a child- What do you want to be when you grow up? Asif growing up is finite. As if at some point you become something and that’s the end.”

Balance $$$- ?? Should be $295. Confirm with Meriah. Jocelyn, Julie, Meriah and Ali paid to current. Next club Maren will owe $30.

Next club is June 23rd at Jocelyn’s House. Book pick is Circe by Madeline Miller 393pgs

Ali’s pick next…….

Dinner: Stuffed Mushrooms and Jalapeños/ BBQ Tempeh/ Mashed Yucca/ Green Beans/ Kale Salad/ Maren’s Margarita Concoction

Duties: Jocelyn-Main/ Meriah-Side/ Ali-App and Salad/ Maren-Dessert/ Julie-Drinks

Announcements: Meriah-Nothing Ali- Dosha is peeing so so much. Be prepared for my heart to be broken soon. Jocelyn- Football is coming back into my life, ugh. Mike hates his job, I of course say do something about it. Julie- Ayla’s bday party is June 22nd at Hylands 10:00. August 3rd might be my 40th bday party. Thinking Swift St. July 10th is my hernia surgery. Maren- Vine Hill PTA here I come. Finally, Flynn is potty trained. YES!!!

SCM Bookclub Meeting Agenda: April 28th, 2019

Julie’s BOOKCLUB
Tonight’s Menu: Julie- Main ~ Maren-Salad & App~ Jocelyn- Dessert~ Meriah- Side~
Ali- Drinks
I. Discussion of Julie’s Book (1 hour discussion): Rosewater (The wormwood Triology) by Tade Thompson (432 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: $190.00 Julie Owes $20, Ali $30, Maren $10 for last time-FREE Bday club!!

IV. Next Meeting: *******May 26th, 2019??????????
1. Book pick- (Meriah)- _______________________
2. Book pick- (Jocelyn)- _______________________
3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Main & App( ), Side ( ), Salad & Dessert ( ), Drinks ( )
4. *Books Not finished Count: - CLEAN SLATE_______________________ 😊

V. Announcements:

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

VII. New Business:
• At next club Year end book lists
• At next club Year end recap
NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Maren, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn

March 31, 2019 Little Fires Everywhere (Maren’s Pick) Meeting Minutes

Discussion:
Maren- Really liked it. Got better and better as I continued to read. This book was recommended to me. I didn’t like the end though. I would recommend it. 4.5/5
Ali- Liked the book. Had to cram, so that kind of sucked. The ending was too vague. Already have recommended. 4/5
Julie- Loved this book! Kept me interested all the way through. Loved all the 90’s references. Already have recommended. 4/5
Jocelyn- I enjoyed the book. Great flowing writing style. Interesting characters and realistic situations. I loved the parts describing Mia’s art. I would recommend. 4.5/5
Meriah- I liked it. I thought I wouldn’t because I judged a book by the cover. I was pleasantly surprised. I would recommend. 4/5
Favorite Characters:
Maren- Izzy
Ali- Mia
Julie- Mia and Pearl
Jocelyn-Pearl and Moody
Meriah-Moody and Mia

“To a parent, your child wasn’t just a person: your child was a place, a kind of Narnia, a vast eternal place where the present you were living and the past you remembered and the future you longed for all existed at once.”
Balance$$$- $190.
Jocelyn and Meriah paid.
Julie will owe $20, Ali will owe $30?, Maren will owe $10.
Next club is April 28th at Julie’s House. Book pick is Rosewater by Tade Thompson 432pgs
Maren’s Birthday Club!!!!
Next book pick is Meriah’s

Dinner: Stuffed Jalapeño’s, Goat Cheese and Crackers/ Gyoza’s with Sauce/ Shrimp Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sause/ Beer, Wine and Fizzy Water/ Coconut Blueberry Tart…?
Duties: Julie-Main/ Maren- App and Salad/ Meriah-Side/ Jocelyn-Dessert/ Ali-Drinks

Announcements:
Maren- Going to Disneyland. Not sure I really like my new job. We want to move, but don’t know where.
Ali- Liking my new job. It’s stimulating for my mind. Dosha’s cancer is progressing.
Julie- Chris and I are doing great! Had a good time at spring training.
Jocelyn- Going to Tahoe. Seeing snow for the first time. Got a new tattoo, Yay!
Meriah- Wedding season is coming soon. Alyssa wants to go paintballing for her birthday.

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: JANUARY MEETING 02/03/2019 @ 4:00pm

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

I. Discussion of Jocelyn’s Book (1 hour discussion): Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann (347 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: $70.00 Maren Owes $20 this club; Ali is FREE- Birthday club!!!

IV. Next Meeting: *******February 24th, 2019!
1. Book pick- (Ali)- _______________________
2. Book pick- (Maren)- _______________________
3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Main & App( ), Side ( ), Salad & Dessert ( ), Drinks ( )
4. *Books Not finished Count: - CLEAN SLATE_______________________ 😊

V. Announcements:
11 YEARS BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!- WE ROCK!!!!

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

VII. New Business:
• At next club Year end book lists
• At next club Year end recap
NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Maren, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn

December 30, 2018 A Stranger in the Woods (Meriah’s Pick)

Discussion:
Meriah- Liked it. Felt like it was the same old thriller. The end killed it for me. Junk food reading. I want to go to Scotland so bad! Would recommend. 3/5
Julie- Really enjoyed it, but parts were too farfetched. Enjoyed that it was a good fast read. Kept me guessing till the end. Would recommend. 3.5/5
Jocelyn- I enjoyed. It was a fast-paced page turner. She did great at making everyone a suspect. Loved the Scottish one liners. Parts were unbelievable and I hated the end! Would recommend. 3/5
Ali- Enjoyed the book. Getting started was hard, but then I couldn’t stop. Already have recommended. 3/5
Maren- Really entertaining. Kept me reading the whole time. Parts were unbelievable. Would recommend. 4/5

Favorite Characters:
Meriah- Alban and Greer
Julie- Pub Owner and Greer
Jocelyn- Stella and Greer
Ali- Alban (Almost Payton)
Maren- Elodie

“Life was a series of chances. You thought life consisted of options, but it didn’t. There were only ever chances and you had to grab them while they lasted.”

Balance $$$- $70
Ali, Jocelyn, Julie and Meriah paid. Maren will owe $20 next club, everyone else will owe $10. Ali will be birthday free.

Next club is February 3rd at Jocelyn’s House

Book Pick is Killers of the Flower Moon by Davis Grann 347pgs

Next club is Ali’s Birthday Club

Next book pick is Ali’s, next club possibly February 24th…….

Dinner: Potato Bites/ Roasted Turkey/ Yams/ Stuffing/ Green Beans/ Scottish Brule/ Wine

Duties: Jocelyn-Main/ Meriah-App and Salad/ Julie-Side/ Maren-Dessert/ Ali-Drinks

Announcements:
Ali- Asked for a raise and got a bonus instead. Then offered a new job by Acco, but still looking for a new job. 40th Birthday Party on January 26th. All you bitches better be there!
Meriah- Shannon got a job as a building inspector. Alyssa is in tennis club. The Cowboy is broke.
Julie, Jocelyn and Maren no announcements.