Friday, February 2, 2018

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: FEBRAURY MEETING 02/25/18 @ 4:00pm


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

I. Discussion of Meriah’s Book (1 hour discussion): The Letter by Kathrine Hughes (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: $70
-Julie & Maren owe for last club

IV. Next Meeting: *******MARCH 25th, 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: - _____________________________Start Fresh!!!!!!!!

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

January 28, 2018: I am Watching You (Julie’s Pick)



Discussion:
Julie- Felt like I’ve been in a lull. This book brought me back a bit. Enjoyed it. Kept me guessing. Have already recommended. 4/5
Meriah- The book was eh for me. Just didn’t care for it. Couldn’t connect with it. Wanted a better ending. Too much description. Would not recommend. 3/5
Maren- Really liked it. Was going to take a pie to the face, but ended up intrigued. Couldn’t figure out who did it the whole time. 4.5/5
Ali- Liked it. Thrilling, on the edge of my seat. Needed to know. Couldn’t guess. Liked that every chapter ended with a spin. Would recommend. 4/5
Jocelyn- Enjoyed the book. Easy read. Loved that the point of view jumped every chapter, driving you crazy with the need to know what was going to happen next. Loved the British lingo. Would recommend. 3.5/5

Favorite Characters:
Julie- Mathew
Meriah- Mathew
Maren- Mathew
Ali- Tim, but NO!, now Mathew
Jocelyn- Luke and Mathew

“Once you become a parent, you learn that love can involve more fear than you had ever imagined, and you never quite look on the world in the same way again.”

Balance $$$- $70

Jocelyn and Meriah paid, Julie and Maren owe, Ali birthday free.

Next club is February 25th at Meriah’s House

Book pick is The Letter by Kathrine Hueghes 394pgs Next pick is

Jocelyn’s…..

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

Dinner: Hummus and Vegi’s/ Zoodles with Meat Sauce/ Kale Salad/ Bread Sticks/ Peanut Butter Cup Brownies/ Ali’s Homemade Vodka Lemonade and Fizzy Water

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

Announcements:
Ali- It’s my Birthday! Party was fun. Got the coolest book club notebook ever!! Everyone wants one!
Jocelyn- No announcements
Meriah- No announcements
Maren- Got a $5 raise at work. Having someone else’s baby officially.
Club says- We all want Ali’s notebook!!

Monday, January 22, 2018

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: JANUARY MEETING 01/28/18 @ 4:00pm



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

I. Discussion of Julie’s Book (1 hour discussion): I Am Watching You (302 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: $50
-Ali Free Birthday Bookclub

IV. Next Meeting: *******FEBRUARY 25th, 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: - _____________________________Start Fresh!!!!!!!!
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

DECEMBER CLUB: January 7, 2018 Book Club Notes

Before We Were Yours (Maren’s Pick)
Discussion:
Julie- Hated the love story. Hated the Avery political crap. Liked the kids story. Details made me sick to my stomach, so hard to read. Would recommend to certain people. 3/5
Maren- Hated the book till the end. Too much horrible things happening to the kids. Hated Avery’s political and love story. It did keep my interest though. Would recommend. 3.5/5
Meriah- Liked book. Found it somewhat confusing. What would life have been like if they had stayed on the boat? Felt bad for Queenie. Would recommend. 3.5/5
Ali- Intense. Liked it. Needed to know answers. Cried twice while reading. A little bored with Avery’s politics, but liked her sleuthing. Already recommended. 4/5
Jocelyn- Enjoyed the book. Loved the descriptions of the area and the times. Found the Avery tale a little annoying. Loved Rill’s story. A disturbing tale about the cruel nature of humans. Would have enjoyed as non-fiction too. Would recommend. 4/5

Favorite Characters:
Julie- Rill/May and Silas
Maren- Trent
Meriah- Rill/May
Ali- Silas and May
Jocelyn- Rill, Camellia and Zede

“No matter how much we may love the melody of a bygone day or imagine the song of a future one, we must dance within the music of today, or we will always be out of step stumbling around in something that doesn’t suit the moment.”

“In my multifold years of life, I have learned that most people get along as best they can. They don’t intend to hurt anyone. It is merely a terrible by product of surviving.”

Balance $$$- $50
We started from scratch. Everyone paid. Next meeting is Ali’s B-Day club…Free.

Next club is January 28th at Julie’s House

Book pick is I am Watching you by Teresa Driscoll 302pgs

Next book pick is Meriah…..?

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

Dinner: Pulled Pork, Carrot Puree/ Brussell Sprouts w/Bacon/Tai Pasta Salad/ Apple Pie and Vanilla Ice Cream/ Beer, Wine and Fizzy Water

Duties: Julie-Main/ Meriah-Side/ Jocelyn-Apps +Salad/ Maren- Dessert/ Ali-Drinks

Announcements:
Julie- No news is good news.
Maren- I start shooting fertility drugs soon.
Meriah- I got an invitation to Savannah’s baby shower. Not sure if I’m going. She is having a girl.
Jocelyn- No real news. Had a great 2017, looking forward to having a great 2018.

Monday, December 11, 2017

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: DECEMBER MEETING 01/07/18 @ 4:00pm



Maren’s BOOKCLUB

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

I. Discussion of Maren’s Book (1 hour discussion): Before We Were Yours (352 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 (Need to verify)
-Due today: Julie $10, Ali $10 (Jan free)
-Maren, Jocelyn & Meriah owe $20 (this INCLUDES TODAY’S DUES)

IV. Next Meeting: *******JANUARY28th, 2017?????????
1. Book pick- (Julie)- _______________________
2. Book pick- (Meriah)- _______________________
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:
• At next club Year end book lists
• At next club Year end recap

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

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