SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: February MEETING 02/16/2020 @ 4:00pm

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

I. Discussion of Julie’s Book (1 hour discussion): The Great Alone by Kristen Hannah (450 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: $170.00 Everyone is current

IV. Next Meeting: *******March 29th, 2020!
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
V. Announcements:
12 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

MM January 19, 2020 Evvie Drake Starts Over (Maren’s Pick)

Evvie Drake Starts Over (Maren’s Pick)
Discussion:
Maren- I picked this book because it got good reviews. Liked the beginning. Then it turned into, let’s just have conversations for the whole book. It was a fast read. Would never recommend. 3/5
Jocelyn- This book was horrible. Nothing ever happens in this story that you didn’t know was going to happen. Felt like a trashy airport kiosk book. Would never recommend. 0/5
Ali- Hated the book! Wanted to wash my mind of it. I might need to read a self-help book now. Would never recommend. 0/5
Julie- Nothing happens the whole time! No sex at all! Basically, a flat liner book, no climax.
Meriah- Could have had more potential. Junk food read. It was stagnant, which started to drive me crazy. Would not recommend. 2/5
Favorite Characters:
Maren- Andy
Jocelyn- Andy
Ali- Andy and Dad
Julie- Webster (the dog)
Meriah- Cheerio Box Girl
Balance$$$- $170. Everyone is paid current.
Next club is February 16th. Julie’s book at Maren’s House.
Book Pick is The Great Alone by Kristen Hannah 450pgs
Next book pick is Meriah…..? Next club possibly March 29th? That is six weeks!
Dinner: Chips, Salsa and Guacamole/ Beef and Tempeh Tacos/ Chocolate Coconut Date Balls/ Vodka Juices
Duties: Maren-Main/ Julie- App and Salad/ Jocelyn-Side/ Meriah-Dessert/ Ali-Drinks
Announcements:
Maren- Refrigerator broke…boo! Feeling overwhelmed: juggling two jobs, moving for job construction, PTA president and need to rip out carpet. Jocelyn- Cy failed his permit test, hoping third times a charm.
Ali- Want another tattoo. Going to Mexico.
Julie- Pierced my nose.
Meriah- Alyssa started violin. Gone vegan and I’m already in smaller pants

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: JANUARY MEETING 01/18/2020 @ 4:00pm Maren’s BOOKCLUB

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

I. Discussion of Maren’s Book (1 hour discussion): Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holms (304 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: $110.00 ** Ali & Maren Owes $10 from last club; Maren will owe $20 total this club: ALI BDAY CLUB

IV. Next Meeting: *******February 16th, 2020!
1. Book pick- (Julie)- _______________________
2. Book pick- (Meriah)- _______________________
3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Main & App( ), Side ( ), Salad & Dessert ( ), Drinks ( )
4. *Books Not finished Count: - MERIAH-1
V. Announcements:
12 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

Meeting Minutes: December 29, 2019 My Brilliant Friend (Ali’s Pick)

Discussion:
Ali- I had wanted to pick this book for a while, but kept judging it by the cover. Liked that it was Italian. Liked how the author displayed it. Really enjoyed it! Would Recommend. 5/5
Maren- Didn’t like it. The set up was okay, but then what the hell happened. Names were totally confusing, The book drug on forever. Never recommend. 1/5
Julie- Hated it! It was torture. Boring whiney little girls. At 80% I felt kill me now. Names were too much, jumpy writing. What was the point. Never recommend 1.5/5
Jocelyn- I hated the book. I was annoyed within the first 20pgs and it never got better. The authors writing style was exhausting! Constant mini story jumping to loop back to what she was trying to say, which was absolutely nothing. Boring! Never recommend. 1.5/5
Meriah- Didn’t Finish

Favorite Characters:
Ali- Lila
Maren- Lila
Julie- Malina
Jocelyn- Nella

“Something had begun to emanate from Lila’s nubile body that the males sensed, an energy that dazed them, like the swelling sound of beauty arriving.”

Balance $$$- $110. Meriah, Jocelyn and Julie paid even. Maren paid $20, but still owes $10. Ali owes $10

Next club is January 19th at Maren’s House. This is Ali’s Birthday Club!!!!!

Book Pick is Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes 304pgs

Next book pick is Julie…...The Great Alone by Kristen Hannah. Next club possibly February 16th.

Dinner: Jalapeño Poppers/ Vegi & Chicken Enchiladas/ Rice & Beans/ Tex Mex Salad/ Vanilla Ice Cream & Homemade Toffee/ Prosecco with Limes and Elderflower Liquor.

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

Announcements:
Jocelyn- Cypress pierced his nose.
Julie- I’m going to pierce my nose.
Meriah- First time in three years I got to be alone with my dad.
Maren- Want to kill Maro’s family. Christmas was B.S.

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: DECEMBER MEETING 12/22/19 @ 4:00pm

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

I. Discussion of Ali’s Book (1 hour discussion): My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante (331 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
-DISCUSS POSITION CHANGES: Treasurer & Bday duties.

III. Treasurer's Report by Meriah Haro [DUES NOW $10.00]-

*Current Balance: $60 *** Maren Owes $30 this club

IV. Next Meeting: *******January 19th, 2020 OR February 2nd, 2020 (I am going to Mexico)!!!!!!!
1. Book pick- (Maren)- _______________________
2. Book pick- (Julie)- _______________________
3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Main & App( ), Side ( ), Salad & Dessert ( ), Drinks ( )
4. *Books Not finished Count: - Clean slate

V. Announcements:
12 YEARS BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

November 24, 2019 Meeting Minutes

The Giver of Stars (Jocelyn’s Pick)
Discussion:
Jocelyn- I absolutely loved the book! Historical fiction is always my favorite. I loved the portrayal of Mid- America during this time. I like to think I would have joined this movement. Had the hardest time picking my favorite character. Already have recommended. 4.5/5
Meriah- Loved how she wrote it. Didn’t know anything about the story when I started. Kept loving it the whole time. Already recommended. 4.5/5
Ali- Loved the book. Felt familiar because I’ve visited some of these spots. Loved looking up the areas in the book. Margery reminded me of Jocelyn. Already recommended. 4.5/5
Julie- Loved this book. Singing at the jail my favorite part. The ending felt rushed and a little too happy, but still loved it. Beautiful story. Already recommended. 4.5/5
Maren (from afar) – Would Recommend. 4.5/5

Favorite Characters: Jocelyn- Fred, Sven, Sophia Meriah- Margery, Fred, Sven Ali- Loved them all. Fred, Sven, Sophia, Beth, Izzy Julie- Fred, Charlie Maren- Margery, Fred, Kathleen, Izzy’s Mom

Our Character List:
Jocelyn-Margery, Meriah-Sophia, Ali-Beth, Julie-Alice, Maren-Izzy

“Life is complicated. Which is why finding a little joy where you can is important.”

Balance $$$- $60. Everyone paid even, but Maren owes $30 next club.

Next club is December 29th at Ali’s House

Book Pick is My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante 331pgs

Next book pick is Maren.

Duty change- Julie new Treasurer and Meriah in charge of Birthdays.

Dinner: Brie/Apple bread rolls with Jalapeno Jelly and Honey Glaze / Pesto Gnocchi with Pancetta/Green beans and Shitake Mushrooms/Green Beans / Roasted Vegi’s / Apple Salad / Chocolate Mousse / Red and White Wine

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

Announcements: Jocelyn- Fight club has been squashed, although it never really existed. Meriah- Mexico was wonderful! Ali- Going to Mexico for my birthday with Auntie and Dad.

November club 11/24/19 430pm

Hey ladies.

Due to no meeting last month there notes are simple. Here are the duties.

Club is this Sunday ladies! Read up!

Jocelyn main
Ali app/drinks/salad
Meriah dessert
Julie side

I think we should all pay dues for last month to keep our end of year total consistent. We can discuss.