December Bookclub: Julie's pick- The Henna Artist

Tonight’s Menu: Julie- Main Jocelyn- Salad Ali- Dessert Caitlin- Drink Maren- Your beautiful face! I. Discussion of Julie’s Book (1 hour discussion): The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi (342 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 Julie Lucia [DUES NOW $10.00]- *Current Balance: $80.00 -Maren Owes $30 IV. Next Meeting: *******January 30 or 31st, 2021 1. Book pick- (Maren)- _______________________ 2. Book pick- (Ali)- _______________________ 4. *Books Not finished Count: - Meriah-9 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: 1) Need to discuss missing club- either zoom or pay double dues 2) Make New gear- Maren if we buy our own clothes can you make us something? 3) Do we want to change club day or time? NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Caitlin, Julie, Jocelyn, Maren

November 29, 2020 The Dutch House (Jocelyn’s Pick)

Discussion: Jocelyn- This story was just eh. Did not like that in the middle of the book the author started jumping time periods. Made it very confusing. The whole book was about the past controlling the present. Would not recommend. 2.5/5 Caitlin- Did not enjoy the read. Drawled on and on. Kept waiting for something to happen. Would recommend to certain people. 3.5/5 Julie- Felt like the author was male. Ugh! BORING. Kept waiting for something to happen. Mad at this book, nothing connected. Would not recommend. 2/5 Ali- I was disappointed with their obsession with the portraits. No personalization of their own lives. Like reading the Royal Tannenbaum’s with no humor. Would not recommend. 2.5/5 Maren- Did not read Favorite Characters: Jocelyn- Jocelyn Caitlin- Mauve and May Julie- Sandy and Jocelyn Ali- May and Jocelyn “Do you think it’s possible to ever see the past as it actually was?” “But we overlay the present onto the past. We look back through the lens of what we know now, so were not seeing it as the people we were, we’re seeing it as the people we are, and that means the past has been radically altered.” Balance $$$ - We have $80.00. Jocelyn, Julie, Ali and Caitlin are paid even. Maren will owe $30 at next club. Next Club is 12/27/20 at Julie’s NEW House Book Pick is The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi 342pgs Next pick will be Maren’s, next club date possibly January 30th or 31st. Dinner: Turkey Soup/ Garlic Bread/ Caitlin’s Quinoa/ Cranberry Ciders Duties: Julie-Main/ Jocelyn-Salad/ Ali-Dessert/ Caitlin- Drink Issues: Need to talk about missing club- either zoom or pay double dues Make new gear- Maren if we buy our own clothes can you make us something? Do we want to change club days or time?

SCM Bookclub Meeting Agenda: September 27th, 2020 Ali’s BOOKCLUB

Tonight’s Menu: Hostess makes a fun cocktail. All bring your own dinner and drinks and a chair. I. Discussion of Ali’s Book (1 hour discussion): Outsider by Stephen King (540 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 Julie Lucia [DUES NOW $10.00]- *Current Balance: $460.00 IV. Next Meeting: *******October 25th, 2020 ANNIVERSARY CLUB ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 10/17/20; Possibly the Crow’s Nest 1. Book pick- (Maren)- _______________________ 2. Book pick- (Julie)- _______________________ 4. *Books Not finished Count: - Meriah-9 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

August 16, 2020 Devolution (Jocelyn’s Pick)

Discussion: Jocelyn- I loved it! This was a fun easy read. I like reading about unprepared people having to figure out how to survive. I also really liked that so many true facts were mixed into the story. Would recommend. 4/5 Julie- Super fun book. Hated that bigfoot was a bad guy though. Was totally into it the whole time. Would recommend. 4/5 Ali- Really liked it. Lots of questions came from the book, great discussion pick. Liked the back and forth between the reality of the book. Already recommended. 4/5 Maren- Did not finish Meriah- Did not read Favorite Characters: Jocelyn- Mostar and Palomino Julie- Mostar and Alpha Ali- Mostar “It’s great to live free of all the other sheep until you hear the wolves howl.” “It is not the most intellectual of the species that survives; it is not the strongest that survives; but the species that survives is the one that is best able to adapt and adjust to changing environment in which it finds itself.” Balance$$$- $460. Everyone paid up. Next club is 9/27/20 at Ali’s House. Book pick is The Outsider by Stephan King 540pgs Next book pick is Maren’s. Possibly club date 10/25/20. Anniversary Celebration will be October 17th, possibly the Crow’s Nest. Announcements: Maren- I can’t decide between my four jobs and being PTA president. Ali- Cypress is doing a great job in my yard.

SCM Bookclub Meeting Agenda: August 16th, 2019: Jocelyn’s BOOKCLUB (Hopefully at Maren’s Pool again)

Tonight’s Menu: Hostess makes a fun cocktail. All bring your own dinner and drinks and a chair. I. Discussion of Jocelyn’s Book (1 hour discussion): Devolution by Max Brooks (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 Julie Lucia [DUES NOW $10.00]- *Current Balance: $410.00 Maren Owes $20 next club; Meriah???? IV. Next Meeting: *******September 27th, 2020?????????? 1. Book pick- (Ali)- _______________________ 2. Book pick- (Maren)- _______________________ 3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Main & App( ), Side ( ), Salad & Dessert ( ), Drinks ( ) 4. *Books Not finished Count: - Meriah-5 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

Meeting Minutes: July 19, 2020 The Lost Girls (Julie’s Pick)

Discussion: Julie- Too similar to our last book. Did not like or hate the book. It was disturbing. Didn’t like the end. Would not recommend. 3/5 Jocelyn- This was a “no satisfaction” book. It was well written, but just sad and disturbing. I would have loved traveling to a lake every summer in my childhood. Would not recommend. 2.5/5 Maren- Well written. Easy fast paced read. Wish the ending had tied more together. Would not recommend. 3/5 Ali- So very disturbing although well written. Just did not enjoy. Would not recommend. 3/5 Meriah- Did not read or comment. Favorite Characters: Julie- Mathew Jocelyn- The kittens Maren- Mathew and Ray Ali- Melanie and Emily “There is no harm in the writing. It is only in the reading that the damage would be done.” Balance $$$- $410. Julie, Jocelyn and Ali paid even. Maren will owe $20 next club. Meriah? Next club is 8/16/20. Possibly at Maren’s pool……? Or Jocelyn’s House. Book Pick is Devolution by Max Brooks 350pgs. Duties: Hostess makes a creative cocktail. All bring your own dinner, drinks and a chair. Announcements: Jocelyn- Cypress is going to Montana and we get to spend our 20-year anniversary camping. Maren- Going for a job interview, will have four jobs. Hopefully quitting the one I hate. Ali- Starting new projects and get to dog sit Bear.

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: JULY MEETING 07/19/2020 @ 4:00pm Julie’s BOOKCLUB

HOSTESS MAKES A CREATIVE COCKTAIL : All must bring - your own dinner, drinks, and chairs

I. Discussion of Julie’s Book (1 hour discussion): The Lost Girls by Heather Young (357 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
-COVID-19 meetings are all outdoors.

III. Treasurer's Report by Julie Lucia [DUES NOW $10.00]-
*Current Balance: $380 Ali, Jocelyn, Maren, Julie all paid up. Meriah Owes $40 (Maybe she doesn’t pay as she’s not coming to club; this effects whether she goes to anniversary however…)

IV. Next Meeting: *******July 19, 2020!
1. Book pick- (Jocelyn)- _________________________
2. Book pick- (Ali)- _______________________
3. Menu Assignment: No more menu during COVID-19 era 2020
4. *Books Not finished Count: - MERIAH-5

V. Announcements:
12 YEARS BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!- WE ROCK!!!!
VI. Old Business:
1. Quarter Sleeves & Sweatshirts (Maren can make if we purchase clothing items)
2. At next club Year end book lists
3. At next club Year end recap
VII. New Business:


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

June 28, 2020 Summer Sisters (Maren’s Pick)

Discussion:
Maren- Really liked it. Took me back to high school. Easy read. Would recommend as a poolside read. 3/5
Ali- Didn’t enjoy it. Tame version of My Brilliant Friend. We’ve read this same book a million times. Too much familiarities. A very young adult book. Would not recommend. 3/5
Julie- Judy Blume should not write adult novels. Finished just so I could get through it. Kept waiting for something to happen, but nothing ever did. Just a bunch of weirdness all along. Would not recommend. 2/5
Jocelyn- This book was terrible. The worst airport kiosk book choice. I have serous doubts about the label New York Bestseller now. It was very young adult. So predictable it made it boring and it’s the same tale we have read in so many other books. Would not recommend. 1.5/5

Meriah- Did not read or comment.


Favorite Characters:
Maren- Trisha
Ali- Sharkey
Julie- Lamb
Jocelyn- Jocelyn and Nathen

“Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought her back again.”

Balance $$$- $380. Ali, Jocelyn, Julie and Maren are paid up. Meriah owes $40- Maybe discuss Meriah not paying for now since she isn't coming to club or reading. However this will effect the Anniversary in which she may not be able to attend if not paying into it....

Next club is July 19th outside Julie’s (Or maybe Maren’s pool again…?)

Book pick is The Lost Girls by Heather Young 357pgs.

Duties: Hostess makes a creative cocktail. All bring your own dinner, drinks and a chair.

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: JUNE MEETING 06/28/2020 @ 4:00pm

Maren’s BOOKCLUB
Tonight’s Menu: ________- Main ~ ______-Salad & App~ ________- Dessert~
_______- Side~ ________- Drinks

I. Discussion of Maren’s Book (1 hour discussion): Summer Sisters by Judy Blume (419pgs)
-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 even if we are virtually meeting that club was scheduled ahead of time. Please prepare to be present from 4-6pm.

III. Treasurer's Report by Meriah Haro [DUES NOW $10.00]-
*Current Balance: $280.00 ??? Maren Owes $40, Meriah Owes $40; Julie owes $40; Jocelyn and Ali owe $10

IV. Next Meeting: *******July 26th, 2020!
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-4

V. Announcements:
12 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

May 24, 2020: Acid for Children (Ali’s Pick)

Discussion:
Ali- It tripped me out. My brother is this era, thinking this is how my bro grew up. He was not really a crazy guy to begin with. I had thought he was more druggy crazy before reading this. I related with my childhood friends. Already have recommended. 4/5
Maren- Liked the growing up part, but High School dragged for me. I liked all the different places he talked about. Unbelievable they never got caught. Would recommend to certain people. 3/5
Julie- Always thought Flea was off and a wierdo. This book educated me that he was just insecure. It was an easy read. I liked the way he wrote although it started to drag with the all the lists of people and bands. Would not recommend. 2.5/5
Jocelyn- Overall the book was eh. His ever so enlightening drug trips got old. Liked the first quarter of the book when he was little and then it got old. He does have an incredible memory and liked that he was an avid reader and grew up in the world of jazz. Would never recommend 2/5
Meriah- DID NOT READ?

Favorite Characters:
Ali- Hellel
Maren- Flea and his NY friend
Julie- Old guy from the cemetery
Jocelyn- (Nana) Muriel Florence Cheesewright

“Book love put me in the moment, where all satisfaction in life lay.”

Balance $$$- $280? (I can’t read my chicken scratch). Jocelyn and Ali paid. Julie and Maren will owe $40 next club. I have no idea about Meriah….

Next Club is June 28th outside Maren’s House
Book pick is Summer Sisters by Judy Bloom 415pgs

Duties: Bring your own dinner, drinks and a chair.

Announcements:
Ali- I bought a new car! Don’t want to work anymore after my pandemic leave.
Maren- I don’t want to work at the church anymore.
Julie- I’m learning the guitar. I can play A and D. Makes my fingers hurt though.
Jocelyn- Nada.

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: APRIL MEETING 04/26/2020 @ 4:00pm

Jocelyn’s BOOKCLUB – Via ZOOOM Chat Room

Tonight’s Menu: ________- Main ~ ______-Salad & App~ ________- Dessert~
_______- Side~ ________- Drinks

I. Discussion of Maren’s Book (1 hour discussion): Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver (550 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 even if we are virtually meeting that club was scheduled ahead of time. Please prepare to be present from 4-6pm.


III. Treasurer's Report by Meriah Haro [DUES NOW $10.00]-
*Current Balance: $208.00 ** Ali owes $22 & Maren Owes $10, Julie, Jocelyn & Meriah will Owe $20

IV. Next Meeting: *******May 24th, 2020!
1. Book pick- (Ali)- Acid For the Children By Flea (379 pgs)
2. Book pick- (Maren)- _______________________
3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Main & App( ), Side ( ), Salad & Dessert ( ), Drinks ( )
4. *Books Not finished Count: - MERIAH-1
V. Announcements:
12 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

March 22, 2020 Meeting Minutes- The Woman in the Window (Meriah’s Pick)

APOCOLYPSE 2020- A new era. Month 1 of meeting via chat room- what has this world become!!

Discussion by Zoom:

Meriah- Thought it was alright. I didn’t really want to pick it up most of the time. Overall it was just err. Would not recommend. 3/5
Julie- Hated it! Boring! Hope it makes a better movie then a book. Would never recommend! 2/5
Jocelyn- I absolutely hated it. The pace was so slow. I do feel like the author was trying to make it seem like a Hitchcock movie. Could have been cool but wasn’t. Would not recommend. 1.5/5
Maren- I loved it! I related to the book with this COVID lockdown. Quick read, really fun. Would recommend for a beach read. 4/5
Ali- Hated it. Stupidest book ever. Girl on the Train all over again. Felt I had to read it just to get it over with. Don’t care to see the movie. Would not recommend. 2/5

Favorite Characters:
Meriah- Mr. Little and David
Julie- Detective Little
Jocelyn- Ethen and Ed
Maren- Ed
Ali- Detective Little and Bina

“My dear girl, you cannot keep bumping your head against reality and saying it’s not there.”

Balance $$$- $208. Next club Julie, Jocelyn and Meriah will owe $20, Ali will owe $22 and Maren will owe $10

Next club is Maren’s Birthday!!!

Next club is April 26th at Jocelyn’s house or Zoom

Book Pick is Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver 550pgs

Next book pick is Ali’s- Acid for the Children by Flea

Dinner: Everyone was getting ready to cook their own dinner after our virtual bookclub….sad ☹

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

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: MARCH MEETING 03/22/2020 @ 4:00pm

Meriah’s BOOKCLUB
Tonight’s Menu: ________- Main ~ ______-Salad & App~ ________- Dessert~
_______- Side~ ________- Drinks

I. Discussion of Maren’s Book (1 hour discussion): The Woman in the Window by AJ Finn (455 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: $208.00 ** Ali owes $2 & Maren and Julie Owes $10 from last club;

IV. Next Meeting: *******April 26th, 2020!
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-1
V. Announcements:
12 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

February 16, 2020 The Great Alone (Julie’s Pick) Meeting Minutes

Discussion:
Julie- Absolutely loved it! I just love this author. The way she writes, I feel like I’m there. I liked the time period too. Would recommend. 4.5/5
Meriah- Loved it! Finished too early, couldn’t put it down. Great descriptions. Would recommend. 4.7/5
Jocelyn- Overall I enjoyed the book. Loved the descriptions of Alaska and the rugged lifestyle. Such a great time period. I did find it way too predictable. Would recommend. 3.5/5
Ali- Liked the book overall. The end scenes went way too fast. Once Ernt went down it became too predictable. Just didn’t like the end. Already have recommended. 4/5
Maren- I read it got bad reviews so I was hoping I didn’t hate it. I really really liked it! I did feel like- Come on Cora. I just don’t understand why women can’t leave. Would recommend. 4.5/5
Favorite Characters:
Julie- Large Marge and Tom Walker
Meriah- Lanora, Large Marge, Cora and Tom Walker
Jocelyn- Large Marge
Ali- Large Marge and Tony
Maren- Large Marge and Cora

Leni stood beside her, imagining the sight of her dad’s pale, stiff body being dragged down into the dark. The thing he hated most. “Survivors,” Leni said. The irony was not lost on her. It was what her dad had wanted them to be. Survivors.

“You know what they say about finding a man in Alaska- the odds are good, but the goods are odd.”

Balance$$$- $208.
Ali will owe $2, Julie and Maren will owe $10 next club.

Next club is March 22nd and Meriah’s House

Book pick is The Woman in The Window by AJ Finn 455pgs

Next book pick is Jocelyn…..?

Next possible club date is April 26th.
Dinner: BBQ Cauliflower/ Jalapeno Poppers/Goddess Salad/ Homemade Pizzas/ Vegan Chocolate Mousse/ Grapefruit Spritzer
Duties: Meriah-Main/ Maren-App and Salad/ Ali-Side/ Julie-Dessert/ Jocelyn-Drinks

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: February MEETING 02/16/2020 @ 4:00pm

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

I. Discussion of Julie’s Book (1 hour discussion): The Great Alone by Kristen Hannah (450 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: $170.00 Everyone is current

IV. Next Meeting: *******March 29th, 2020!
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-1
V. Announcements:
12 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

MM January 19, 2020 Evvie Drake Starts Over (Maren’s Pick)

Evvie Drake Starts Over (Maren’s Pick)
Discussion:
Maren- I picked this book because it got good reviews. Liked the beginning. Then it turned into, let’s just have conversations for the whole book. It was a fast read. Would never recommend. 3/5
Jocelyn- This book was horrible. Nothing ever happens in this story that you didn’t know was going to happen. Felt like a trashy airport kiosk book. Would never recommend. 0/5
Ali- Hated the book! Wanted to wash my mind of it. I might need to read a self-help book now. Would never recommend. 0/5
Julie- Nothing happens the whole time! No sex at all! Basically, a flat liner book, no climax.
Meriah- Could have had more potential. Junk food read. It was stagnant, which started to drive me crazy. Would not recommend. 2/5
Favorite Characters:
Maren- Andy
Jocelyn- Andy
Ali- Andy and Dad
Julie- Webster (the dog)
Meriah- Cheerio Box Girl
Balance$$$- $170. Everyone is paid current.
Next club is February 16th. Julie’s book at Maren’s House.
Book Pick is The Great Alone by Kristen Hannah 450pgs
Next book pick is Meriah…..? Next club possibly March 29th? That is six weeks!
Dinner: Chips, Salsa and Guacamole/ Beef and Tempeh Tacos/ Chocolate Coconut Date Balls/ Vodka Juices
Duties: Maren-Main/ Julie- App and Salad/ Jocelyn-Side/ Meriah-Dessert/ Ali-Drinks
Announcements:
Maren- Refrigerator broke…boo! Feeling overwhelmed: juggling two jobs, moving for job construction, PTA president and need to rip out carpet. Jocelyn- Cy failed his permit test, hoping third times a charm.
Ali- Want another tattoo. Going to Mexico.
Julie- Pierced my nose.
Meriah- Alyssa started violin. Gone vegan and I’m already in smaller pants

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: JANUARY MEETING 01/18/2020 @ 4:00pm Maren’s BOOKCLUB

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

I. Discussion of Maren’s Book (1 hour discussion): Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holms (304 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: $110.00 ** Ali & Maren Owes $10 from last club; Maren will owe $20 total this club: ALI BDAY CLUB

IV. Next Meeting: *******February 16th, 2020!
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-1
V. Announcements:
12 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

Meeting Minutes: December 29, 2019 My Brilliant Friend (Ali’s Pick)

Discussion:
Ali- I had wanted to pick this book for a while, but kept judging it by the cover. Liked that it was Italian. Liked how the author displayed it. Really enjoyed it! Would Recommend. 5/5
Maren- Didn’t like it. The set up was okay, but then what the hell happened. Names were totally confusing, The book drug on forever. Never recommend. 1/5
Julie- Hated it! It was torture. Boring whiney little girls. At 80% I felt kill me now. Names were too much, jumpy writing. What was the point. Never recommend 1.5/5
Jocelyn- I hated the book. I was annoyed within the first 20pgs and it never got better. The authors writing style was exhausting! Constant mini story jumping to loop back to what she was trying to say, which was absolutely nothing. Boring! Never recommend. 1.5/5
Meriah- Didn’t Finish

Favorite Characters:
Ali- Lila
Maren- Lila
Julie- Malina
Jocelyn- Nella

“Something had begun to emanate from Lila’s nubile body that the males sensed, an energy that dazed them, like the swelling sound of beauty arriving.”

Balance $$$- $110. Meriah, Jocelyn and Julie paid even. Maren paid $20, but still owes $10. Ali owes $10

Next club is January 19th at Maren’s House. This is Ali’s Birthday Club!!!!!

Book Pick is Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes 304pgs

Next book pick is Julie…...The Great Alone by Kristen Hannah. Next club possibly February 16th.

Dinner: Jalapeño Poppers/ Vegi & Chicken Enchiladas/ Rice & Beans/ Tex Mex Salad/ Vanilla Ice Cream & Homemade Toffee/ Prosecco with Limes and Elderflower Liquor.

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

Announcements:
Jocelyn- Cypress pierced his nose.
Julie- I’m going to pierce my nose.
Meriah- First time in three years I got to be alone with my dad.
Maren- Want to kill Maro’s family. Christmas was B.S.