May 20, 2018: The House We Grew Up In (Maren’s Pick)

Discussion:
Maren- Interesting. Depressing, but wanted to know what happened. Not sure I’d recommend. 3/5
Ali- Like a soap opera, but was intrigued by the plot. Interesting how the disease crept into the family. Disliked dad with Kayleigh!!!!!! Would not recommend. 2/5
Jocelyn- Enjoyed the fast moving chaos of the book. Interesting to watch disease unfold. Glad the sisters got back together in the end. Would not recommend. 3/5
Meriah- Dumb, but wanted to know how it would play out. Was intrigued enough that I talked with other people about the book. Not sure I’d recommend. 3/5
Julie- DID NOT READ!!! PIE FACE

Favorite Character:
Maren- Meg
Ali- Vicky and Madaline
Jocelyn- Megan and Vicky
Meriah- Megan and Vicky

“The human memory is such a cruel, frustrating thing, the way it just discards things without asking permission, precious things. At least here, in my house, I have control over my memories.”

Balance$$$ - $280. Maren paid even. Ali, Meriah and Jocelyn paid, Julie paid ahead one.

Next club is July 1st at Julie’s House
Book Pick is Let’s Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson 384pgs

Next book pick is Meriah……..?

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

Dinner: Artichoke Dip w/Chips/ Taco Bar/ Brownies and Ice Cream/ Primm’s

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

Announcements:
The glasses were released for each person to love at home and use the whole month we are relaxing and reading our book club books.
Meriah and Julie got pies to their faces.
Stalagmite- A tapering column rising from the floor of a cave
Stalactite- A tapering structure hanging like an icicle from the roof of a cave (Hang on tight)

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: MAY MEETING 05/20/18 @ 4:00pm

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

I. Discussion of Maren’s Book (1 hour discussion): The House We Grew Up in By Lisa Jewell (416 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: $220.00
-Maren Owes $20 this club
-Everyone else is current

IV. Next Meeting: *******JUNE 29th, 2018?????????
1. Book pick- (Julie)- _______________________
2. Book pick- (Meriah)- _______________________
3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Main & App( ), Side ( ), Salad & Dessert ( ), Drinks ( )
4. *Books Not finished Count: - _____________________________Fresh Start!!!!!!!!
V. Announcements:
• Handing out everyone’s wine glasses
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:
• At next club Year end book lists
• At next club Year end recap
NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Maren, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn

April 29, 2018 Sleeping Beauties (Ali’s Pick)

Discussion: Ali- Pretty stoked on my book. Really enjoyed the adventure! Didn’t want it to end. I liked how it jumped around. Would recommend. 5/5
Julie- One of the best books I ever read. So many feelings. Cried when baby Andy was born. Brilliantly written. Can’t wait to see the movie. Already recommended. 4.5/5
Maren- Liked it. Took a really long time to get into it. Didn’t like the prison aspect. Kept getting confused by all the characters, had to go back many times and remind myself who was who. Would recommend. 4/5
Jocelyn- Loved it! Such a great adventure! I was hooked from the beginning. I really enjoyed the unfolding of human nature in this scenario. Well written. Would recommend. 4/5
Meriah- (Didn’t Finish) Good book. Liked the writing. Liked that the babies were saved. Got me writing notes! Already recommended. This is the longest book I’ve ever read. 4/5

Favorite Characters:
Ali- The Fox, Angel, Jeanette and Van
Julie- Angel and Mckayla
Maren- Angel, Berry and Willy
Jocelyn- Frank, The Fox, Angel, Van, and Jared
Meriah-Willy and Evie

Except, really, when had men not been mystified by women? They were the magic that men dreamed of and sometimes their dreams were nightmares.
“It’s a power batch, so down the hatch, unless you’re a dummy and want to end up a mummy.”

Balance $$$ - $220 Maren will owe $20 next club. Everyone else paid to make it even, owing $10 next club.

Next club is May 20th at Maren’s House

Book pick is The House We Grew Up In by Lisa Jewell 416pgs

Next book pick is Julie….. Let’s Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson. Next club June 24th.

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

Dinner: Air Fried Eggrolls/ Crockpot Lasagna/ Garlic Bread/ Caesar Salad/ Build Your Own Mother Fucking Sundaes/ Sleeping Beauties and 19 Crimes Wine

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

Announcements:
Julie- Going to Hawaii with mom and family.
Meriah- Alissa is obsessed with Clint Eastwood old westerns and Rocky Horror Show right now.
Maren- 12 weeks pregnant with a baby girl, Aiana Ester Coolick
Jocelyn- Nothing new
Ali- No news
Club News:
We will release the glasses at the next club.
Discuss punishment for not finishing books.

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: APRIL MEETING 04/29/18 @ 4:00pm

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

I. Discussion of Ali’s Book (1 hour discussion): Sleeping Beauties By Stephen & Owen King (737 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: $130.00
-Jocelyn Owes $10 this club
-Ali, Julie & Meriah Owe $20 this Club
-Maren Owes $30 this club
IV. Next Meeting: *******MAY 27th, 2018?????????
1. Book pick- (Maren)- _______________________
2. Book pick- (Julie)- _______________________
3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Main & App( ), Side ( ), Salad & Dessert ( ), Drinks ( )
4. *Books Not finished Count: - _____________________________Fresh Start!!!!!!!!
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:
• At next club Year end book lists
• At next club Year end recap
NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Maren, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn

March 25, 2018 Educated (Jocelyn’s Pick)

Discussion:
Jocelyn- It was well written. Crazy and scary to know people are still being raised in families like this. Thanks to the teachers of the world who push us to find ourselves. Would recommend to certain people. 3.5/5
Maren- Weird that parents don’t know how old she is. The mom was nuts. Would recommend to certain people. 3/5
Julie- Did not like it. Intriging but too wordy at times. How much of this is even true? Would not recommend. 2.5/5
Ali- Intrigued and maddened at the same time. Would I leave? Think I would! Writing well done. A little jumpy between present and past. Would recommend. 4/5
Meriah- (absent) Loved it. 4/5

Favorite Characters:
Jocelyn- Princess Peak, Tyler, the Teachers
Maren- Tyler
Julie- Tyler
Ali- Tyler and Grandma down the hill
Meriah- Tara

The past is beautiful because one never realizes an emotion at the time. It expands later, and thus we don’t have complete emotions about the present, only about the past. -Virginia Woolf

That moment just before night sets in, when the landscape is visible only as darkness and lighter darkness, and you feel the world around you more then you see it.

Balance $$$ - $130 ($ was not collected)
Jocelyn had paid forward so will owe $10 next club, Ali, Julie and Meriah will owe $20 next club, Maren will owe $30


Next Club is April 29th at Ali’s House

Book pick is Sleeping Beauties by Stephen King and Owen King 720pgs

Next Book Pick is Maren……

Book Pick Order- Maren, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn, Ali
Dinner: Taco Wantons/ Lemon Artichoke Chicken/ Pesto Rice/ Julie Salad/ Chocolate Pudding/ Beer
Duties: Ali-Main/ Jocelyn-Side/ Maren-Salad and App/ Julie-Drinks/ Meriah-Dessert

Announcements:
Jocelyn- Cypress got messed up rolling in a gator. Sotero and Kayla got their first place (adulting)
Maren- Liam is signed up for school. Baby is growing
Julie- Vinnie’s tongue is fixed because a board fell on his head.
Ali- No news is good news.

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: MARCH MEETING 03/18/18 @ 4:00pm

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

I. Discussion of Jocelyn’s Book (1 hour discussion): Educated by Tara Westover (337 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: $130.00
-Jocelyn Paid ahead for this one
-Maren Owes $30 this club

IV. Next Meeting: *******APRIL 29th, 2018?????????
1. Book pick- (Ali)- _______________________
2. Book pick- (Maren)- _______________________
3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Main & App( ), Side ( ), Salad & Dessert ( ), Drinks ( )
4. *Books Not finished Count: - _____________________________Fresh Start!!!!!!!!
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:
• At next club Year end book lists
• At next club Year end recap
NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Maren, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn

February 25, 2018 - The Letter (Meriah’s Pick) Meeting Minutes

Discussion:
Meriah - Loved it! It kept my attention. Loved the back and forth between the two stories. Feel like I’m really learning my British now. Like how she writes. Recommended already. 4/5
Julie - Frustrated that facts were given away too quickly. Just okay. Already recommended. 3.5/5
Jocelyn – This was a fast-paced read. I liked the jumping back and forth between stories. I preferred the Billy story overall. Felt like it was somewhat predictable at times. 3/5
Ali - Liked it overall. Hated Tina’s character. I finally guessed a true prediction!! Loved the Irish crew. Intrigued the whole time. Already recommended. 4/5
Maren - I was disappointed. Didn’t really like the characters. I hate cheesy love stories. Would not recommend. 2.5/5

Favorite Characters:
Meriah - ? Julie -Graham
Jocelyn – William, Jackie and Grace
Ali -Jackie and Linda
Maren -Clark

Second-hand clothing had an odor all of its own and was the same in every charity shop or jumble sale you went to. Mothballs mixed with stale sweat and biscuits.

Still no pie to anyone’s face!

Balance $$$ - $130. Jocelyn paid $20 (paid ahead one), Meriah and Ali paid, Julie paid $20 (making her even), Maren owes $30 next club.
Next Club is March 18th at Jocelyn’s House
Book Pick is Educated by Tara Westover 337pgs
Next pick is Ali…Area X or Sleeping Beauty
Next club is April 29th.

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

Dinner: Chips and Salsa/ Chicken Pot Pie/ Kale Salad/ Small Bites of Goodness/ Pot of Gold (Whiskey drink)

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

Announcements:
Julie- Life is Crazy!
Ali- Drama ripped a nail off and is more dramatic than ever.
Jocelyn- Cypress has turned to the dark side, now a terrible teen.
Meriah- Got a new phone. Moved from Android to IPhone. Going to get wrist cyst checked out.
Maren- Growing a baby.

At next anniversary, we want an adventure with lunch.