Wednesday, June 17, 2015
SCMBOOKCLUB AGENDA- June 6/28/15
Menu: Meriah/main, Jocelyn/Drinks, Ali/Salad, Tristana/Side, Maren/dessert, Julie/glasses & appetizer
I.Call to order by Ali Scontrino
II. Treasurer's Report by Meriah Haro [DUES NOW $10.00]
*Tristana Owes $30
III. Next Meeting:
* Book pick- (Jocelyn) _______________________
* Book pick- (Ali) _______________________
* Menu Assignment [Maren Cellitti]-
* Meeting Date: JULY 19th
IV. Old Business:
*New Page limit 400 pages
*Bookclub start time for the summer: 5:00pm
*Tristana owes $30 for replacement Club Wine Glass (to Julie)
*BEER STEINS: On hold
*Get New Bookclub Stickers Made (Who wants this task?)- Same logo? New logo w/ 7 figures? [9/29/14 Minutes: *Buy 25 stickers, [Add Artwork, favorite books The Help, red tent, twilight, life of pi, water for elephants, secret life of bees, 11/23/63, Gone Girl, Malice, Alchemist, Time Travelers Wife, The Kite Runner, Eat Pray Love, Dustlands, I'm Down, Under the Banner of Heaven, Are you there Vodka, it's me Chelsea] YEAR STARTED: Year we started October 2007]
*Order stickers?
*Tattoo Ideas: Ali got books like birds/bats (drawing available for others)
V. New Business:
VI. Discussion of Meriah’s Book: Nyctophobia
NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Tristana, Maren, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
May 31, 2015 Book Club Notes
May 31, 2015 Book Club Notes
$$$ - Balance of $272.00
Paid: Meriah, Julie, Ali, Maren, Jocelyn Tristana had to work, owes $30
Next book club is June 28th - Hosted by Meriah at Ali’s house Book is Nyctophobia by Christopher Fowlers 320 pgs Next book pick is Jocelyn’s. Next club date proposed is July 19th Book Pick Order – Meriah, Jocelyn, Ali, Tristana, Maren, Julie
Duties : Meriah- Main, Jocelyn- Drinks, Ali- Salad, Tristana- Side, Maren- Dessert, Julie- Glasses/Appetizer Dinner: Tortilla Casserole, Mexican Corn, Salad w/ Chipotle Ranch, Chips, Guacamole, Salsa and Coconut Pound Cake w/ Chocolate Churro Ice Cream and Beer. Dang……YUM!!!
Announcements: Alyssa’s B-Day party was Awesome!!! Tristana went to Punk Rock Bowling and had an amazing time. Ali got book club tattoo. Looks Fantastic!! Drawing is available for us all. Decided to make new page limit 400pgs, unless approved for more. Updated our personal info forms again. Decided to put hold on beer steins, will move to wish list. Everyone still wants stickers. Meriah will research. Talked about moving Book Club start time to 5:00(because of summer work times). Is this happening next club??? Tristana still owes $30.00 to Julie for replacement glass.
Discussion: Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty (Julie’s pick) Maren didn’t finish Ali: Enjoyed book overall. Loved the gossipy interactions and inspector interviews mixed in throughout the book 4/5 Julie: Loved it! Related to the crazy parent school scene. Also related to the Jane/Ziggy dynamic. Was nervous we wouldn’t like it. 4.5/5 Jocelyn :Pleasantly surprised. Found many moments of laughs. Truly related to the Madeline/Ed marriage…that’s Mike and Joe. 3.5/5 Meriah: Enjoyed! Had to stay up to find out what happened. 4/5 Tristana: Liked book 4/5 Maren: Liked what she did read….4.5/5
Favorite Characters: Ali - Ed Jocelyn - Ed + Madaline Tristana - Madaline Julie – Madaline Meriah – Madaline, Stu and Samantha Maren - Madaline
$$$ - Balance of $272.00
Paid: Meriah, Julie, Ali, Maren, Jocelyn Tristana had to work, owes $30
Next book club is June 28th - Hosted by Meriah at Ali’s house Book is Nyctophobia by Christopher Fowlers 320 pgs Next book pick is Jocelyn’s. Next club date proposed is July 19th Book Pick Order – Meriah, Jocelyn, Ali, Tristana, Maren, Julie
Duties : Meriah- Main, Jocelyn- Drinks, Ali- Salad, Tristana- Side, Maren- Dessert, Julie- Glasses/Appetizer Dinner: Tortilla Casserole, Mexican Corn, Salad w/ Chipotle Ranch, Chips, Guacamole, Salsa and Coconut Pound Cake w/ Chocolate Churro Ice Cream and Beer. Dang……YUM!!!
Announcements: Alyssa’s B-Day party was Awesome!!! Tristana went to Punk Rock Bowling and had an amazing time. Ali got book club tattoo. Looks Fantastic!! Drawing is available for us all. Decided to make new page limit 400pgs, unless approved for more. Updated our personal info forms again. Decided to put hold on beer steins, will move to wish list. Everyone still wants stickers. Meriah will research. Talked about moving Book Club start time to 5:00(because of summer work times). Is this happening next club??? Tristana still owes $30.00 to Julie for replacement glass.
Discussion: Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty (Julie’s pick) Maren didn’t finish Ali: Enjoyed book overall. Loved the gossipy interactions and inspector interviews mixed in throughout the book 4/5 Julie: Loved it! Related to the crazy parent school scene. Also related to the Jane/Ziggy dynamic. Was nervous we wouldn’t like it. 4.5/5 Jocelyn :Pleasantly surprised. Found many moments of laughs. Truly related to the Madeline/Ed marriage…that’s Mike and Joe. 3.5/5 Meriah: Enjoyed! Had to stay up to find out what happened. 4/5 Tristana: Liked book 4/5 Maren: Liked what she did read….4.5/5
Favorite Characters: Ali - Ed Jocelyn - Ed + Madaline Tristana - Madaline Julie – Madaline Meriah – Madaline, Stu and Samantha Maren - Madaline
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
SCMBOOKCLUB AGENDA- May 05/31/15
Menu: Maren- Glasses/Appetizers, Julie- Main, Joe- Salad, Meriah- Drinks, Ali- Side, Tristana- Dessert.
I.Call to order by Ali Scontrino
II. Treasurer's Report by Meriah Haro [DUES NOW $10.00]
*Recap on dues rules: *1) Double Dues,**2) Club Starts at 4:00pm; Meeting starts at 4:30pm
III. Next Meeting:
* Book pick- (Meriah) _______________________
* Book pick- (Jocelyn) Your next after Meriah
* Menu Assignment [Maren Cellitti]-
* Meeting Date: _________________________
IV. Old Business:
*How was Alyssa Party?
*Are we BUYING OUR OWN STEINS? Do we want to spend our dues on etching?
*Get New Bookclub Stickers Made (Who wants this task?)- Same logo? New logo w/ 7 figures? [9/29/14 Minutes: *Buy 25 stickers, [Add Artwork, favorite books The Help, red tent, twilight, life of pi, water for elephants, secret life of bees, 11/23/63, Gone Girl, Malice, Alchemist, Time Travelers Wife, The Kite Runner, Eat Pray Love, Dustlands, I'm Down, Under the Banner of Heaven, Are you there Vodka, it's me Chelsea] YEAR STARTED: Year we started October 2007]
*Order stickers?
*Tattoo Ideas: Jocelyn and I are thinking about getting books like birds ………
V. New Business:
VI. Discussion of Julie’s book: Big Little Lies
NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Tristana, Maren, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn
Friday, May 1, 2015
May Agenda for 5-31-15
SCMBOOKCLUB AGENDA- May 05/31/15
Menu: Maren- Glasses/Appetizers, Julie- Main, Joe- Salad, Meriah- Drinks, Ali- Side, Tristana- Dessert.
I.Call to order by Ali Scontrino
II. Treasurer's Report by Meriah Haro [DUES NOW $10.00]
*Recap on dues rules: *1) Double Dues,**2) Club Starts at 4:00pm; Meeting starts at 4:30pm
III. Next Meeting:
* Book pick- (Meriah) _______________________
* Book pick- (Jocelyn) Your next after Meriah
* Menu Assignment [Maren Cellitti]-
* Meeting Date: _________________________
IV. Old Business:
*How was Alyssa Party?
*Are we BUYING OUR OWN STEINS? Do we want to spend our dues on etching?
*Get New Bookclub Stickers Made (Who wants this task?)- Same logo? New logo w/ 7 figures? [9/29/14 Minutes: *Buy 25 stickers, [Add Artwork, favorite books The Help, red tent, twilight, life of pi, water for elephants, secret life of bees, 11/23/63, Gone Girl, Malice, Alchemist, Time Travelers Wife, The Kite Runner, Eat Pray Love, Dustlands, I'm Down, Under the Banner of Heaven, Are you there Vodka, it's me Chelsea] YEAR STARTED: Year we started October 2007]
*Order stickers?
*Tattoo Ideas: Jocelyn and I are thinking about getting books like birds ………
V. New Business:
VI. Discussion of Julie’s book: Big Little Lies
NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Tristana, Maren, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn
Menu: Maren- Glasses/Appetizers, Julie- Main, Joe- Salad, Meriah- Drinks, Ali- Side, Tristana- Dessert.
I.Call to order by Ali Scontrino
II. Treasurer's Report by Meriah Haro [DUES NOW $10.00]
*Recap on dues rules: *1) Double Dues,**2) Club Starts at 4:00pm; Meeting starts at 4:30pm
III. Next Meeting:
* Book pick- (Meriah) _______________________
* Book pick- (Jocelyn) Your next after Meriah
* Menu Assignment [Maren Cellitti]-
* Meeting Date: _________________________
IV. Old Business:
*How was Alyssa Party?
*Are we BUYING OUR OWN STEINS? Do we want to spend our dues on etching?
*Get New Bookclub Stickers Made (Who wants this task?)- Same logo? New logo w/ 7 figures? [9/29/14 Minutes: *Buy 25 stickers, [Add Artwork, favorite books The Help, red tent, twilight, life of pi, water for elephants, secret life of bees, 11/23/63, Gone Girl, Malice, Alchemist, Time Travelers Wife, The Kite Runner, Eat Pray Love, Dustlands, I'm Down, Under the Banner of Heaven, Are you there Vodka, it's me Chelsea] YEAR STARTED: Year we started October 2007]
*Order stickers?
*Tattoo Ideas: Jocelyn and I are thinking about getting books like birds ………
V. New Business:
VI. Discussion of Julie’s book: Big Little Lies
NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Tristana, Maren, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn
April 26, 2015 Book Club Notes
$$$ - Balance of $222.00
Paid: Jocelyn, Julie, Ali, Meriah, Maren (freE BDAY)
Tristana owes double dues
Next book club is May 31st at Julie’s house.
Book is Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty 460 pgs
Next book pick is Mariah’s.
Duties: Maren- glasses/ appetizers, Julie- main, Joe- salad, Meriah- drinks, Ali- side, Tristana- dessert
Dinner: Ziti with garlic bread, Cheesecake and Shirley Temples.
Announcements: Alyssa’s Bday party is May 3rd at the YMCA pool.
Officially the person bringing glasses brings an appetizer.
Arrival time for club is 4:00, discussion and meal begins at 4:30.
Maren paid for her replacement glass.
Tristana owes Julie $29.00 for her glass.
We still want stickers!!!!
Etching on glasses will cost $135.00, Buy beer steins ourselves?
Reviewed our personal preferences sheets.
Read Goodtimes article on Book Club Society.
We are passionate, curious readers who’ve chosen to come together around books and ideas. Bask in the glow.
Discussion: The Stolen Child by Keith Donohue
(Maren’s pick)
Meriah didn’t finish, Tristana???
Opinions:
Ali: Liked overall. Liked in the end that changelings met face to face. 3/5
Jocelyn: Didn’t like. Found it boring and depressing. The ending was okay because they freed themselves. 2/5
Maren: Liked, but no happy ending. 3.5/5
Julie: Didn’t like. Hated the build up for the ending. 2/5
FavoriteCharacters:
Jocelyn – Speck, Tess and Luchog
Ali – Speck and Onions
Maren – Tess (identified with)
Julie - Speck
NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Tristana, Maren, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn
Monday, April 20, 2015
March 29, 1215 Book Club Notes
$$$ - Balance = $157.00 Ali, Joe, Maren, Tristana, Meriah paid. Julie owes $10 Next book club is APRIL 26th this is a date change! Maren’s house. Maren is Birthday Girl!!!! Book is The Stolen Child by Keith Donohue 327 pgs. Next book pick is Julie’s. Possibly Big Little Lies.
Duties: Maren-main, Julie-drinks, Tristana- glasses (Julie still has), Joe- side, Meriah- salad, Ali- BDay dessert. Our lovely dinner- Chicken Cordon Blue, Creaser salad, Mashed potatoes + veggie’s, Sorbet, Cider and Beer
Announcements: Clothes swap April 7th 4-7. Double dues mean double dues!! $20. Jocelyn became a Certified Arborist.
Discussion: Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins (Tristana’s pick) Ali didn’t finish
Opinions: Ali - (from what she read) Related with Rachael. Never thought it was going to be Tom. 4/5 Meriah- Liked, but not totally hooked. 3.5/5 Tristana- Loved the book. Rachael rang true to home. 4/5 Maren- Liked overall. Didn’t like the characters and found it depressing. 3/5 Jocelyn- Liked it. Loved the constant changing of who could have done it. 3.5/5 Julie- Liked it. 4/5
All agreed that the portrail of alcoholism was done well.
Favorite Characters: Ali- Rachael Meriah- Rachael Tristana- ?? Maren- None Jocelyn- Andy (the red head) Julie- Megan
Duties: Maren-main, Julie-drinks, Tristana- glasses (Julie still has), Joe- side, Meriah- salad, Ali- BDay dessert. Our lovely dinner- Chicken Cordon Blue, Creaser salad, Mashed potatoes + veggie’s, Sorbet, Cider and Beer
Announcements: Clothes swap April 7th 4-7. Double dues mean double dues!! $20. Jocelyn became a Certified Arborist.
Discussion: Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins (Tristana’s pick) Ali didn’t finish
Opinions: Ali - (from what she read) Related with Rachael. Never thought it was going to be Tom. 4/5 Meriah- Liked, but not totally hooked. 3.5/5 Tristana- Loved the book. Rachael rang true to home. 4/5 Maren- Liked overall. Didn’t like the characters and found it depressing. 3/5 Jocelyn- Liked it. Loved the constant changing of who could have done it. 3.5/5 Julie- Liked it. 4/5
All agreed that the portrail of alcoholism was done well.
Favorite Characters: Ali- Rachael Meriah- Rachael Tristana- ?? Maren- None Jocelyn- Andy (the red head) Julie- Megan
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