March 31, 2019 Little Fires Everywhere (Maren’s Pick) Meeting Minutes

Discussion:
Maren- Really liked it. Got better and better as I continued to read. This book was recommended to me. I didn’t like the end though. I would recommend it. 4.5/5
Ali- Liked the book. Had to cram, so that kind of sucked. The ending was too vague. Already have recommended. 4/5
Julie- Loved this book! Kept me interested all the way through. Loved all the 90’s references. Already have recommended. 4/5
Jocelyn- I enjoyed the book. Great flowing writing style. Interesting characters and realistic situations. I loved the parts describing Mia’s art. I would recommend. 4.5/5
Meriah- I liked it. I thought I wouldn’t because I judged a book by the cover. I was pleasantly surprised. I would recommend. 4/5
Favorite Characters:
Maren- Izzy
Ali- Mia
Julie- Mia and Pearl
Jocelyn-Pearl and Moody
Meriah-Moody and Mia

“To a parent, your child wasn’t just a person: your child was a place, a kind of Narnia, a vast eternal place where the present you were living and the past you remembered and the future you longed for all existed at once.”
Balance$$$- $190.
Jocelyn and Meriah paid.
Julie will owe $20, Ali will owe $30?, Maren will owe $10.
Next club is April 28th at Julie’s House. Book pick is Rosewater by Tade Thompson 432pgs
Maren’s Birthday Club!!!!
Next book pick is Meriah’s

Dinner: Stuffed Jalapeño’s, Goat Cheese and Crackers/ Gyoza’s with Sauce/ Shrimp Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sause/ Beer, Wine and Fizzy Water/ Coconut Blueberry Tart…?
Duties: Julie-Main/ Maren- App and Salad/ Meriah-Side/ Jocelyn-Dessert/ Ali-Drinks

Announcements:
Maren- Going to Disneyland. Not sure I really like my new job. We want to move, but don’t know where.
Ali- Liking my new job. It’s stimulating for my mind. Dosha’s cancer is progressing.
Julie- Chris and I are doing great! Had a good time at spring training.
Jocelyn- Going to Tahoe. Seeing snow for the first time. Got a new tattoo, Yay!
Meriah- Wedding season is coming soon. Alyssa wants to go paintballing for her birthday.

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: JANUARY MEETING 02/03/2019 @ 4:00pm

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

I. Discussion of Jocelyn’s Book (1 hour discussion): Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann (347 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: $70.00 Maren Owes $20 this club; Ali is FREE- Birthday club!!!

IV. Next Meeting: *******February 24th, 2019!
1. Book pick- (Ali)- _______________________
2. Book pick- (Maren)- _______________________
3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Main & App( ), Side ( ), Salad & Dessert ( ), Drinks ( )
4. *Books Not finished Count: - CLEAN SLATE_______________________ 😊

V. Announcements:
11 YEARS BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!- WE ROCK!!!!

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

December 30, 2018 A Stranger in the Woods (Meriah’s Pick)

Discussion:
Meriah- Liked it. Felt like it was the same old thriller. The end killed it for me. Junk food reading. I want to go to Scotland so bad! Would recommend. 3/5
Julie- Really enjoyed it, but parts were too farfetched. Enjoyed that it was a good fast read. Kept me guessing till the end. Would recommend. 3.5/5
Jocelyn- I enjoyed. It was a fast-paced page turner. She did great at making everyone a suspect. Loved the Scottish one liners. Parts were unbelievable and I hated the end! Would recommend. 3/5
Ali- Enjoyed the book. Getting started was hard, but then I couldn’t stop. Already have recommended. 3/5
Maren- Really entertaining. Kept me reading the whole time. Parts were unbelievable. Would recommend. 4/5

Favorite Characters:
Meriah- Alban and Greer
Julie- Pub Owner and Greer
Jocelyn- Stella and Greer
Ali- Alban (Almost Payton)
Maren- Elodie

“Life was a series of chances. You thought life consisted of options, but it didn’t. There were only ever chances and you had to grab them while they lasted.”

Balance $$$- $70
Ali, Jocelyn, Julie and Meriah paid. Maren will owe $20 next club, everyone else will owe $10. Ali will be birthday free.

Next club is February 3rd at Jocelyn’s House

Book Pick is Killers of the Flower Moon by Davis Grann 347pgs

Next club is Ali’s Birthday Club

Next book pick is Ali’s, next club possibly February 24th…….

Dinner: Potato Bites/ Roasted Turkey/ Yams/ Stuffing/ Green Beans/ Scottish Brule/ Wine

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

Announcements:
Ali- Asked for a raise and got a bonus instead. Then offered a new job by Acco, but still looking for a new job. 40th Birthday Party on January 26th. All you bitches better be there!
Meriah- Shannon got a job as a building inspector. Alyssa is in tennis club. The Cowboy is broke.
Julie, Jocelyn and Maren no announcements.

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: DECEMBER MEETING 12/30/18 @ 4:00pm

Meriah’s BOOKCLUB

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

I. Discussion of Meriah’s Book (1 hour discussion): Stranger in the Woods by Anni Taylor (394 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: $10? ** Meriah & Ali Owe $20 this club;
Jocelyn & Julie do not Owe this club- BIRTHDAY CLUB!!!!

IV. Next Meeting: *******February 3rd, 2019!
1. Book pick- (Jocelyn)- _______________________
2. Book pick- (Ali)- _______________________
3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Main & App( ), Side ( ), Salad & Dessert ( ), Drinks ( )
4. *Books Not finished Count: - CLEAN SLATE_______________________ 😊
V. Announcements:
11 YEARS BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!- WE ROCK!!!!
VI. Old Business:
1. Quarter Sleeves & Sweatshirts- (Ali or Meriah)-HOLDING OFFF FOR NOW
2. Pin up photo shoot (Ali has hair & makeup person)- 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

December 2, 2018 The Power (Julie’s Pick)

Discussion:
Julie- Did not like it! Hard to find motivation to read. Only finished because it was my pick. This book was one woman’s protest. Written in metaphors. Would not recommend. 2/5
Meriah- Started to get bored in the middle. It was sad to see women turning so evil. Mixed feelings as to whether I liked. Would recommend. 3.2/5
Jocelyn- Not a fan of this book. Hated the authors writing style. It was so choppy and felt like she never finished what she was talking about. I did like her perspective on how women would be equally evil when given power. Hated the end! Would not recommend. 2/5
Maren- Started and thought this was going to be an interesting read, but no. Would not recommend, I never want to think about it again. 1.8/5
Ali- Thought it was terrible. Had to force myself to read it. Didn’t expect women to be so evil. Hated the writing style. Would not recommend ever! 2/5

Favorite Characters:
Julie- Roxy
Meriah- Roxy
Jocelyn- Roxy
Maren- Roxy and Margo
Ali- Roxy

“The shape of power is always the same, it is the shape of a tree. Root to tip, central trunk branching and rebranching. Spreading wider in ever-thinner stretching fingers. The shape of power is the outline of a living thing straining outward, sending its fine tendrils a little further and a little further yet.”

Balance $$$- $10? Maren paid. Ali and Meriah owe $20 next club. Jocelyn and Julie got free Birthday club.

Next club is December 30th at Meriah’s House

Book Pick is Stranger in the Woods by Anni Taylor 394pgs

Next club will be February 3rd - Jocelyn’s pick

Dinner: Crackers with Olive Tapenade and Cheese/ Chicken Soup/ Bread/ Spinach Salad/ Caramel Ice Cream over Brownies (Hippy Ho Ho’s)/ Champaign with Hard Cider and Apple Cider.

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

Announcements:
Julie- 1 of 5 essays done, 1 of 2 books done and 1of 2 multiple choice tests done!
Ali- Birthday Party save the date 1/26/19. Dosha is better then ever. Vet can’t believe she is still alive.
Meriah- Monday 12/17/18 Cowboy Christmas Party.

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: NOVEMBER MEETING 12/02/18 @ 4:00pm

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

I. Discussion of Maren’s Book (1 hour discussion): The Power by Naomi Alderman (400 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: $000.00 ** Jocelyn & Julie do not Owe this club- BIRTHDAY CLUB!!!!

IV. Next Meeting: *******December 30th, 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: - CLEAN SLATE_______________________ 😊

V. Announcements:
11 YEARS BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!- WE ROCK!!!!

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

November 4, 2018 The Girl Who Lived (Maren’s Pick)

Discussion:
Maren- Really didn’t like this book. Annoyed by Faith the whole time. I guess it was a little bit fun with the who done it pace. Would not recommend. 2/5
Ali- Liked it! Kept thinking about my Faith though. The last 60 pages I was on the edge of my seat. I had to know. Would recommend. 3/5
Jocelyn- This book was eh for me. It was fast paced which made it easy to read, but I wasn’t dying to know. I didn’t note anything while reading. Overall I was annoyed by the story and characters. Would not recommend. 2/5
Julie- I thought it was horrible! So, redundant. Interesting at first but the writing lacked depth. Stupid! The end was SO dumb. Would never recommend. 2/5
Meriah (view from afar)- I liked the book, but the main girl bugged me. Didn’t see the twists coming. 3/5

Favorite Characters:
Maren- Mrs. Henderson (crazy old mom)
Ali- Robert and Faith
Jocelyn- Didn’t really have one, Tommy maybe
Julie- Tommy
Meriah- Lionel Walker and Mrs. Henderson

Balance $$$- No one paid because this was officially October’s club. We all start fresh at Dec 2nd club. Jocelyn and Julie don’t pay next club because they are BIRTHDAY girls!

Next club is December 2nd at Julie’s House
Book Pick is The Power by Naomi Alderman 400pgs
Next club will be December 30th
Next pick is Meriah’s…….

Dinner: Zucchini Rollups/ Spaghetti with Vegi and Meat/ Meatballs/ Citrus Salad/ Garlic Bread/ Wine and Cherry Coconut Fizzy Water

Duties: Julie- Main/ Maren- App and Salad/ Meriah- Side/ Jocelyn- Dessert/ Ali- Drinks
Announcements:
Maren- Having a baby tomorrow.
Jocelyn- Local chili cookoff was great! Mike was a very sexy judge.
Ali- One year since Doaha was diagnosed with cancer. She was given 6 month – a year to live. I believe CBD and mushrooms have saved her.