Wednesday, April 24, 2019

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.

Amazon First Reads this month has Tiger Chair- A short story written by Max Brooks (Devolution the bigfoot book we read)

Thought this was cool; This is Amazon's Free first read this month. This is the Author of Devolution which we liked about the Bigfoots. ...