Emory’s Gift (Julie’s Pick)-March 26, 2017 Book Club Notes

Discussion: Maren- So much build up to get to the message. Cute but corny. Would recommend 4/5
Jocelyn- A sad tale told in a flowing style. Would not recommend. 3/5
Ali- It was sad. Very emotional. Dragged a bit, but could relate with losing a mother. Would not recommend. 3/5
Julie- Hokey. Expected more. Didn’t like the “man bear” aspect. Would recommend to certain people. 3/5
Meriah- Liked the book. Cute. Would recommend. 3/5

Favorite Characters: Maren- Beth Jocelyn- Jules McHenry and Beth Ali- McHenry Julie- ? Meriah- Emory

$$$ Balance: No Meriah to find out current balance??? Jocelyn, Julie and Meriah are paid to current month. Ali will owe $40 at next meeting to be current. Maren will owe $10 for this month to be current, but next meeting will be birthday freebie.

Next Club is April 23rd at Meriah’s House. Book is Circling the Sun by Paula McLain 400pgs.

Next pick is Jocelyn’s……?

Book Order Pick: Jocelyn, Ali, Maren, Julie, Meriah

Dinner: Chips and Salsa; Chicken Tacos; Chocolate Chunks; Winter Citrus Sparklers.

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

Announcements: Ali- Going to Tennessee. Being pursued is fun. Jocelyn- Going to Archery tournament and Spartan Race. Julie- DONE being pregnant!! Going to Maui on Saturday. Maren- Got Finn’s haircut.

SCMBOOKCLUB AGENDA- MARCH (03-26-17) 4:30PM

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

I. Discussion of Maren’s Book (1 hour discussion): Emory’s Gift by Bruce W. Cameron (360 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: $300.00??????
-Julie, Jocelyn & Meriah paid thru March
-Maren is current
-Ali Owes $30 next club to be current

VI. Next Meeting: *******APRIL 23rd, 2017??
1. Book pick- (Meriah)- ______________________
2. Book pick- (Jocelyn) _______________________

3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]-
4. *Books Not finished Count: - MAREN-1

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

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

February 26, 2017 Book Club Notes - Revival by Stephen King (Maren’s Pick)

Discussion:
Julie- Stephen King has run out of ideas. Did NOT like. Felt like a repeat story. Would never recommend ever. 1/5
Jocelyn- Found it very boring. Still had Stephen King’s cool writing style with good phrases. Wanted more creep. Would never recommend. 1/5
Ali- HATED IT!!! Feeling very disappointed in Stephen King. Repeat from many past books. BORED. Would never recommend. 1/5
Maren- I liked it. Quick read. Liked that it was a short Stephen King book. Liked the alchemy aspect. Would not recommend. 3/5
Meriah-Not a fan. Like his writing style, but the end was the same as always. Would not recommend. 2/5

Stephan King books that this one referenced or seemed like: It, Mr. Mercedes, Dr. Sleep, 4th and 6th Dark Tower

“You know when lightning is going to come, because there’s a breathless feeling in the air. A feeling of…I don’t know…an unburned burning.”

Favorite Characters: Julie- Bree Jocelyn- None Ali- Hugh Maren- Claire Meriah- None

$$$ Balance:
Still don’t know?
Julie, Jocelyn and Meriah prepaid through March, Maren paid back dues and is current, Ali will need $30 at next club to be paid up.

Next club is March 26th at Julie’s House.

Book is Emry’s Gift by Bruce W. Cameron 360pgs. Next pick is Meriah’s……? Club date possibly April 23rd.

Book Pick Order: Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn, Ali, Maren

Dinner: Cornbread; Shaken Beef w/ Rice; Broccoli Cabbage Salad; Doughnut Holes; Caribbean Mules/Beer.

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

Announcements:
Julie- It’s a girl!!! Ayla June “AJ”. Baby Brunch Walk on April 29th Jocelyn- Sotero finally got his license and Cypress got his first stitches. Ali- Cable guy was hot!!! Maren- Still hate Mac. Started getting paid to do surveys. Meriah- Going to a concert in April.

SCMBOOKCLUB AGENDA- FEBRUARY (02-26-17) 4:30PM

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

I. Discussion of Maren’s Book (1 hour discussion): Revival by Stephen King (385 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: $300.00??????
-Maren Owes $20 this club
-Julie paid ahead for February & March

VI. Next Meeting: *******MARCH 26th, 2017??

1. Book pick- (Julie)- Emory’s Gift by W. Bruce3 Cameron (360pgs) ?????
2. Book pick- (Meriah) _______________________

3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]-
4. *Books Not finished Count: - MAREN-1

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

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

January 29, 2017 Book Club Notes - Origin (Ali’s Pick)

Discussion:
Julie- Thought it was ok. Entertaining. Would not recommend, unless on vacation. 3/5
Ali- Found it alluring. Liked it, entertained. Would not recommend. 3/5
Meriah- Not bad. Didn’t like the repeating of information. Would not recommend. 3/5
Maren- Liked. Consider it a beach read. The love story annoyed me. 3/5
Jocelyn- Considered it junk food. Thought it would be more about her adventure outside. Dragged a lot. Would not recommend. 2.5/5

“Your eyes are like bits of the sky seen through the leaves. Like the rain washes the mud from the leaves. You wash the darkness from the world.”

Favorite Characters: Julie- No Favorite Ali- Alai, Uncle Antonio and Eio Meriah- Eio Maren- Uncle Antonio Jocelyn- Alai and Ami

$$$ Balance: $....close to $300??? Jocelyn, Julie and Meriah paid up, Maren $20 next club, Julie paid ahead for February and March, Ali’s Birthday club…..free

Next club is February 26th at Maren’s house. Book is Revival by Stephen King 385pgs

Next pick is Julie’s….Emory’s Gift by W. Bruce Cameron 360pgs

Book Pick Order: Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn, Ali, Maren

Dinner: Chips and Salsa; Brea ball; Chicken Spinach Enchiladas; Cuban Beans; Coleslaw; Blueberry Coffee Cake; Absolute Manderine Punch.

Duties: Maren-main; Ali-Glasses/App/Salad; Meriah-side; Julie-dessert; Jocelyn-drinks

Announcements:
Ali- Birthday Month!! Harsh break up, rolling with the punches. Got great socks.
Meriah- Alyssa cut off all her hair. In the market for a new car. Looking at Toyota 4Runners. Maureen got in an accident. Maren- Only have to deal with Mac 2x a week now. Liam is potty trained. Left Alanon for Women’s bible study. Jocelyn- Crashed my Trucky, now the owner of a Subaru. Sotero is actually going to Cabrillo. Cypress is playing Basketball and Wrestling. Julie- Lived with mom for part of the storm. Back home now. Find out baby gender on Feb. 1st. Adopted 2 year old Pixie.

SCMBOOKCLUB AGENDA- JANUARY (01-29-17) 4:30PM

Tonight’s Menu: Ai-Main/** Meriah- Side/**Jocelyn-Apps-Glasses-Salad/**Maren- Dessert/**Julie-Drinks
I. Discussion of Ali’s Book (1 hour discussion): Origin by Jessica Khoury (319 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: $285.00
-Meriah, Julie & Jocelyn Owe $20 this club

VI. Next Meeting: *******FEBRUARY 26th, 2017
1. Book pick- (Maren) _____________________
2. Book pick- (Julie) _______________________

3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]-
4. *Books Not finished Count: - MAREN-1

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

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

January 1, 2017 Book Club Minutes: Beauty Queens (Jocelyn’s Pick)

Discussion:
Meriah- Really funny, liked the survival aspect. Kept rolling the whole time. Loved the characters. Already recommended. 3/5
Ali- Liked the book, love island survival stuff. Liked how the girls developed their survival skills. Liked the ending. Really glad I finished. Already recommended. 3/5
Maren- In the beginning I didn’t like. Irritated by the commercial breaks. Overall I liked in the end. Reminded me of shows I watch. 3.5/5
Jocelyn- Laughed a lot more than I expected, very entertaining. Loved the commercial breaks and the look into the future at the end. Would recommend to certain people. 3.5/5
Julie-Very entertaining. Laughed out loud at the absurdities. Would recommend to certain people for junk food. 3.5/5

“It’s always darkest before the ultimate sparkle.”

Favorite Characters: Meriah- Taylor, Mary Lou and Lady Hope Ali- Taylor, Sinjin, Petra and Jennifer Maren- Taylor, MoMo and General Good Times Jocelyn- Mary Lou, Sinjin and Sosie Julie- Taylor and Petra

$$$ Balance: $285 Maren is paid up. Meriah, Julie and Jocelyn will owe $20 at next club. Ali’s Birthday club next month…freebie

Next Book Club is Jan 29th at Ali’s house Book is Origin by Jessica Khoury 313pgs Next pick is Maren…..??

Book Pick Order: Maren, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn, Ali

Duties: Ali-Main; Meriah-Side; Jocelyn-Apps/Glasses/Side; Maren-dessert; Julie-Drinks


Dinner: Jalapeno cheese dip w/crackers; Pesto zoodles w/meatballs; Pesto noodles; Raspberry cookie and brownie bites w/tin roof sundae ice cream; Moscow Mules

Announcements: Julie- Genetic counseling appointment w/ great numbers. Baby is amazing! Maren- Have a good custody schedule with Mac Jocelyn- Had a great holiday!! Meriah- No announcements. Ali- Divorced, motor home gone, roomie gone. House to myself.