July 29, 2018 14 (Meriah’s Pick)

Discussion: Meriah- Liked book. Fresh idea. Did find some things hard to visualize. Talked about it at the bar a lot. Already have recommended. 3/5
Jocelyn- This book was a super fun read. It kept my interest the whole time. Loved getting to know the characters. One of those that I didn’t want it to end. Would recommend (want Cy to read). 4/5
Ali- Liked it. Refreshing after that last book. Sad that Tim died. Loved the reference to Land of the Lost. Would recommend to certain people. 3.5/5
Julie- Loved it! Fucking loved it Not apocalyptic, more Stranger Things. Found the sequel (The Fold). I would recommend to everyone, already have. 4.5/5
Maren- Liked it. Not excited about the genra. Liked the mystery though. I would not have been a researcher. Not really into the 2nd half, got bored when it went sci-fi. Hated Veek love story. Might recommend to certain people. 3/5

Favorite Characters:
Meriah- Veek and Tim
Jocelyn- Kavach Building and Tim
Ali- Tim and Clive
Julie- Tim
Maren- Tim and Xela

“If you’d like to hide a tree, you hide it in a forest.”
Balance $$$- Balance should be remaining at $280.
We chose to roll dues to next club. This means Julie will owe $20; Ali, Marem, and Jocelyn will owe $30 and Meriah will owe $40.
We need to pay up before we get too far behind.
Next club is September 2nd at Jocelyn’s House

Book Pick is Bonesetters Daughter by Amy Tan 353pgs

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

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

Announcements:
Pie in the face is not working anymore. Need to discuss penalty ideas.
IF YOU DON'T READ THE BOOK YOU DON'T COME TO CLUB.

Next time an issue needs to be brought up it should not be during someone’s turn to discuss their opinions and notes of the book.

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: JULY MEETING 07/29/18 @ 4:00pm (Meriah’s BOOKCLUB )

JULY MEETING 07/29/18 @ 4:00pm (Meriah’s BOOKCLUB )

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

I. Discussion of Meriah’s Book (1 hour discussion): 14 by Peter Clines (372 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
-Meriah- Didn’t Finish Julie’s pick last month- PIE TO FACE


III. Treasurer's Report by Meriah Haro [DUES NOW $10.00]-
*Current Balance: $280.00
-Julie Owes only $10 this club;
-Ali, Maren & Jocelyn Owe $20 this club (dues for last month and this month)
-Meriah Owes $30 for this club (Double dues for last club/no show impromptu and Regular dues for this club)

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

July 1, 2018 Let’s Pretend This Never Happened (Julie’s Pick)-

Discussion:
Julie- I’m so so sorry! I hate this woman, she is so annoying. This is a book about ADD and tangents. How could she possibly be on the top 10 list? Never recommend, stay away people! 1/5
Maren- It was good. A fun fast read. I related with her, followed her train of thought. Liked her relationship with her husband. Would recommend to certain people. 3.5/5
Ali-Hated the book. Hated every minute! Felt like hot pokers in my eyes. J.L tries too hard to be funny. Would never recommend. .5/5
Jocelyn- This book was agonizingly terrible. It hurt me to force myself to read it. Her thoughts were all over the place just running on and on forever. I really do wish I could pretend this never happened! I would never recommend! 0/5
Meriah- didn’t finish- PIE TO THE FACE

Favorite Characters:
Julie- The Alligator (Juan Luis)
Maren- The Pug (Barnybee Jones)
Ali- The Pug (Barnybee Jones)
Jocelyn- The Pug (Barnybee Jones)

Balance$$$- $280. No money was collected. Next club Julie will pay $10, Ali, Maren and Jocelyn will pay $20. Meriah will be paying double dues for missing club: She will owe $30

Next club is July 29th at Meriah’s House
Book Pick is 14 by Peter Clines 372pgs

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

Dinner: Cheese Pub Dip with Crackers and Carrots/ Chicken Vegi Kabobs/ Kale Salad/ Asparagus/ Chili Lime Rice/ Brownies with Ice Cream/ Wine and Fizzy Water

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

Announcements:
Julie- Ayla’s 1st birthday was fun, but super-hot!
Jocelyn- Just got back from trip to Denver, saw lots of cool places.
Maren- Having surgery after the baby for belly button, ab muscles and varicose veins.
Ali- Watched IT all by myself. Accomplished Cancer ride goal.

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: JUNE MEETING 07/01/18 @ 4:00pm- JULIE’S BOOKCLUB

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

I. Discussion of Julie’s Book (1 hour discussion): Let’s Pretend this Never Happened By Jenny Lawson (348 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: $280.00
-Julie paid ahead for this club
-Everyone else is current: Owes $10 tonight (Night of Club)

IV. Next Meeting: *******JULY 1st, 2018!!!!!!!
1. Book pick- (Meriah)- _______________________
2. Book pick- (Jocelyn)- _______________________
3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Main & App( ), Side ( ), Salad & Dessert ( ), Drinks ( )

4. *Books Not finished Count: - Meriah-1; Julie-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:
• At next club Year end book lists
• At next club Year end recap
NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Maren, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn

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.