SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: OCTOBER MEETING 11/05/17 @ 4:00pm

BIRTHDAY BOOKCLUB (Julie & Jocelyn)

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

I. Discussion of Jocelyn’s Book (1 hour discussion): Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (412 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: $705 (Need to update)
-Everyone paid to date; Julie paid thru this meeting.

IV. Next Meeting: *******DECEMBER 3rd, 2017
1. Book pick- (Ali)- _a CUCKOOS cALLING By Robert Galbraith (pages 497)??????
2. Book pick- (Maren)- _______________________
3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Main & App( ), Side ( ), Salad & Dessert ( ), Drinks ( )
4. *Books Not finished Count: - MAREN-1, MERIAH-1
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)-10 Year Anniversary Photo shoot next October

VII. New Business:
NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Maren, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn

October 1, 2017 Book Club Notes

The Silent Wife (Meriah’s Pick)
Discussion: Meriah- It was eh. Interesting with all the different points of view. Would not recommend. low3/5.
Julie- I agree with eh. Felt like it was a new author. Predictable. Would not recommend. 3/5
Ali- Enjoyed the read. Simple. Happy with the end. Would recommend too junk food readers. 4/5
Jocelyn-Easy read. Very predictable. Classic tale of a woman living under the shadow of verbal abuse. Would not recommend. 2.5/5
Maren- Interesting till the end. Expected more of a twist. Became predictable. 3/5

Favorite Characters:
Meriah- Beryl
Julie- Beryl Ali- Beryl and Robert
Jocelyn- Beryl
Maren- Beryl

She wore adulthood so lightly, as though it were a state to be dipped into when absolutely necessary.

Balance: $$$ - Ali paid $60, Maren, Meriah and Jocelyn paid even, Julie paid ahead 1 month. Not sure of balance after anniversary.

Next club is Jocelyn and Julie’s Birthday club.
Next club is Nov 5th at Jocelyn’s house.

Book pick is Ready Player One by Ernest Cline 374pgs.

Next book pick is Ali. Club date Dec 3rd.

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

Dinner: Lasagna Roll Ups/ Shrimp Pasta/ Kale Salad/ Garlic Pull Apart Bread/ Cherry Pie/ Italian Wine.

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

Announcements:
Meriah- Alyssa starts basketball soon.
Julie- I’m exhausted. Living in a construction zone. Back to work Nov. 6th.
Jocelyn- Cy and Mike start climbing at the gym. Spartan race coming up.
Ali- Chickens abut to move outside. Enjoying life.
10 Year Anniversary here we come!!!!

Planning Dates: Make sure you are marking your calendars NOW

Dates to block off and be prepared:

10/01/17: September Bookclub Meeting

10/20/17 - 10/21/17: Bookclub 10 Year Anniversary!!!!!!!! Plan on Friday Night & Saturday morning possibly afternoon (to be discussed at club)


10/29/17: October Bookclub Meeting

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: SEPTEMBER MEETING 10/01/17 @ 4:00pm

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

I. Discussion of Meriah’s Book (1 hour discussion): A Silent Wife by Kerry Fisher (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 Meriah Haro [DUES NOW $10.00]-
*Current Balance: $705
[Discuss Hotel Fees for Anniversary- Julie Reimbursment]

-Julie Owe $40 to be current; Ali Owes $30 to be current; Jocelyn Owes $20 to be current.

IV. Next Meeting: *******OCTOBER 29th, 2017????
1. Book pick- (Jocelyn)- __________________________
2. Book pick- (Ali)- Sleeping Beauties By Stephen King
3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Main & App( ), Side ( ), Salad & Dessert ( ), Drinks ( )
4. *Books Not finished Count: - MAREN-1, MERIAH-1

V. Announcements:

BOOK CLUB ANNIVESARY CELEBRATION: 10/20/17 (Friday- meet at Hotel get ready for night out on town)
-Discuss plans for Saturday so we can all plan our family lives of when we return, etc……

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

VII. New Business:

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

August 27,2017 Book Club Notes

Crimes Against a Book Club (Julie’s Pick)
Discussion: Julie- Pleasantly surprised. Light and funny. LOL a lot. Would recommend. 4/5
Meriah- Laughed at the title, thinking it was going to be a joke. Ended up loving it. Would recommend. 3.5-4/5
Jocelyn- A great refreshing junk food novel. I related with Anne about her mother and brother. Loved the overall happy endings. Loved all the books referenced throughout. Already have recommended. 3.5/5
Maren- Liked it a lot. A fun easy read. Related with Sarah trying to get pregnant. Would recommend. 4/5
Ali- Thoroughly enjoyed. Liked the beginning of each chapter mentioning other books. Liked the plot, such a clever idea. Would recommend. 4/5
Favorite Characters:
Julie- Kim and Chloe
Meriah- Sarah
Jocelyn- Sarah and Chloe
Maren- Chloe and Espie
Ali- Kim and Chloe

Annie didn’t half ass friendship, she used her whole ass.

We can sag and wrinkle without losing our essential beauty. We have to redefine what beauty means to us. We have to choose to love who we are and what we are becoming.

$$$ Balance - $705. Julie and Maren paid even, Jocelyn and Meriah paid ahead $10, Ali will owe $50 next club.

Next club is Oct. 1st at Meriah’s House.
Book pick is The Silent Wife by Kerry Fisher 350pgs

Next book pick is Jocelyn.....
Book Pick Order: Jocelyn, Maren, Ali, Julie, Meriah

Dinner: Chips and Salsa; Chicken; Mashed Potatoes w/Gorgonzola Sauce; Vegi’s; Crème Brule; Pomelos.

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

Announcements:
Meriah- 21st Anniversary, Granddaughter starting Kindergarten.
Ali- None – Nothing positive.
Julie- Housing BS is working out. Next club will be in new house.
Jocelyn- Vacation was great. Cypress starts 8th grade. Mike back to work.
Maren- Lana started Kindergarten.

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: AUGUST MEETING 08/27/17 @ 4:00pm

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

I. Discussion of Julie’s Book (1 hour discussion): Crimes against a Bookclub by Kathy Cooperman (320 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: $459.00??
-Julie Owe $40 to be current; Ali Owes $30 to be current; Jocelyn Owes $20 to be current.

IV. Next Meeting: *******SEPTEMBER 24th, 2017????
1. Book pick- (Meriah)- __________________________
2. Book pick- (Jocelyn) _______________________
3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Main & App( ), Side ( ), Salad & Dessert ( ), Drinks ( )
4. *Books Not finished Count: - MAREN-1, MERIAH-1
V. Announcements:

VI. Old Business:
1. Quarter Sleeves & Sweatshirts- (Ali or Meriah)-HOLDING OFFF FOR NOW
VII. 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

July Meeting Minutes 08/06/17

Discussion:
Meriah: Thought it was OK. Didn't like the fake facts and real facts mixed together. Favorite part was in Deadwood. Probably wouldn't recommend. 3/5 stars
Ali: Like it a lot. Loved the Deadwood and leaving Deadwood parts. Have already recommended and leant the book to my co-worker. Liked all the history mixed in to this made up world. 4/5 stars
Julie: Liked it. Had a "Brother Where art thou" feel to it. Liked the Leaving Deadwood scenes. Wanted to know what Jocelyn thought of the Clarified Bear Fat. Would totally recommend. Interesting facts about using pencils to touch up photographs "photoshop" back in the day. Question: What did Marsh mean at the end when he asked Johnson if he could get the bones back and Johnson said No and Marsh said "Then it's all gone!" What did that mean? 4/5 stars
Maren: Really liked it. Had some weird loose ends like the stripper chick he wanted to go back to Cheyenne for and the Emily escapade. Favorite part was Leaving Deadwood. 4/5 stars
Jocelyn: Really enjoyed it. Loved the history facts. Interesting it was written before Jurassic Park and was published after he dies. Might recommend. 3.5/5 stars.

FAVORITE CHARACTERS:
Meriah: Johnson & Cope
Ali: Little Wind & Johnson
Julie: Emily
Maren: Chang's Son
Jocelyn: Cope & Johnson

Treasury book not present at club:
Julie paid $60 paid thru September
Ali Owes $40 to be current
Jocelyn Owes $30 to be current
Maren Owes $10
Meriah ????


Next Bookclub: August 27th at Meriah's House- Meriah Birthday Bookclub and Pool time!!!

Next Book: Crimes against a bookclub by Kathy Cooperman

Meriah next Book pick

Menu: Main & App- Julie
Side- Meriah
Slad- Ali
Dessert- Maren
Drinks- Jocelyn



Pie to the face went down-awesomesauce

Announcements:
Julie: Had a baby girl- Ayla; Buy & selling a house at the same time. Chris quit his job and is going into sales for Ledyard with growth opportunities.
Maren: Lana is going to Kindergarten
Meriah: Work, work, work; Theather camp for a month; fun time with husband; Shannon will be driving buses for YMCA; Meriah has high blood pressure
Ali: New Tattoo, New Chickens, was a first responder in a gnarly dirt bike accident; Lovin Life!!!