SCMBOOKCLUB AGENDA- MAY (05-21-17) 4:30PM

Tonight’s Menu: Jocelyn- Main & App/ Maren-Salad & dessert/ Julie- Side/ Ali- Drinks

I. Discussion of Jocelyn’s Book (1 hour discussion): The Round House by Louise Erdrich (317 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: $??????
-Everyone is current

VI. Next Meeting: *******JUNE 25th, 2017??
1. Book pick- (Ali)- The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith (497pgs)?????
2. Book pick- (Maren) _______________________

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

April 23, 2017 Book Club Notes

Circling the Sun (Meriah’s Pick)
Discussion:
Meriah- This was a last-minute pick, really liked it. Outside my comfort zone, not being my typical pick. Liked the main character’s sense of freedom. Would recommend to certain to people. 3.5/5
Ali- I didn’t like this book. I could fold and do my laundry with this in the background on my TV. I just didn’t like the main character, she was a hollow soul. Would not recommend. 3/5
Jocelyn- Historical Fiction is my favorite! Loved learning about Africa. I loved that Beryl stood up to society’s staunch ways. She was a true free spirit. Would recommend to certain people. 4/5
Maren- Liked in the beginning, but then it got slow. Wondered the whole time why none of the guys mentioned her scars. I thought it would end different. Interesting that everyone was poor, but still had servants. Would not recommend. 3.5/5
Julie- Hated it! This book could not keep my attention. I kept waiting for Deny’s to come out. Hated the deformed baby. Would not recommend. 2/5

Favorite Characters: Meriah- Kippi/Ruta Ali- Karen Jocelyn- Berkley Maren- Lady D and Cockie Julie- Bueller (dog) and Pegasus (horse)

“I’ve never travelled” I told her. “Oh, you absolutely should,” she insisted, “if only so that you can come home and really see it for what it is. That’s my favorite part.” -Karen

$$$ Balance: ??? No total from Meriah. Ali paid previous balance of $30 and for club. Maren paid previous balance of $10 and this club was a free Birthday Club!! Jocelyn and Meriah paid. Julie owes.
Next club is May 21st at Jocelyn’s House. Book pick is The Round House by Louise Erdrich 317pgs. Next pick is Ali’s……… Book Pick Order: Ali, Maren, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn
Dinner: Chips and Salas; Spaghetti; Rosemary Garlic Bread; Crème Brulee W/ Strawberries; Red Wine and Strawberry Lainey.
Duties: Jocelyn- Main and App; Maren- Salad and Dessert; Julie- Side; Ali- Drinks.


Announcements: Ali- Going to Tennesse & has a new boyfriend. Julie- Mason’s Birthday Party on May 7th 1:00 @ Hylands. I’m engaged. Wedding date August 5, 2018. Selling the house this summer. Baby Brunch this Saturday @ East End Eatery 11:00. We are registered at Baby’s R Us and Amazon. Meriah- Alyssa is turning 10. Bought a new car. Shannon turning 45. Going to Disneyland on June 23rd. Had a great Easter Party. Maren- Wants to be 40 and pregnant. Jocelyn- Mike and Cypress went to Comicon and had a blast. Cypress ramping up for Terrain racing. In the process of kicking Sotero out.

VI. Next Meeting: *******May 21st, 2017??

Ladies please have your calendars handy. May is notorious for throwing us all for a loop with kid schedules, etc... Please look and see if the 21st will work for all of you. If it doesnt please have a couple propsed back up dates ready for discussion and compromise.

SCMBOOKCLUB AGENDA- APRIL (04-23-17) 4:30PM

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


I. Discussion of Meriah’s Book (1 hour discussion): Circling The Sun by Paula McLain (390 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??????
-Everyone but Ali is current
-Ali Owes $40 next club to be current

VI. Next Meeting: *******May 21st, 2017??
1. Book pick- (Jocelyn)- ______________________
2. Book pick- (Ali) _______________________

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

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.