June 23,2019 Circe (Jocelyn’s Pick)

Discussion:
Jocelyn- I loved this book! It was fun to use my imagination so much and I loved the language used. The tale was sad overall and the ending left it hanging. It was a super fun read. I would recommend. 4/5
Julie- Loved it! Brought back Greek mythology to my mind. Her island was a paradise. Would recommend. 4/5
Ali- Loved the book. Love mythology. This was fun. I knew the characters. Good length, hated the open ending. Would recommend. 4/5
Maren- Liked it. It was hard to get into, I don’t really like Greek mythology. Liked that she was old, but kept making mistakes. Would recommend to certain people. 3/5
Meriah- (Views from afar) The book was awesome. Been talking about it for weeks. Loved her trasition from young girl to having her own island. Would recommend. 4.2/5

Favorite Characters:
Jocelyn- Lions/Wolves, Scylla, Hermes and Telemachus
Julie- Circe, Pasiphae, Deadalus and Telegonus
Ali- Deadalus and Telegonus
Maren- Hermes, Apollo and Pasiphae
Meriah- Circe, Telegonus and Deadalus

“He was no husband, scarcely even a friend. He was a poison snake, and I was another and on such terms, we pleased ourselves.”

Balance$$$- Should be $295? No one paid, our treasurer was not at club. Next club everyone will owe $20. Maren will owe $40.

Next club is July 28th at Ali’s House (unless we move club to a pool house?).

Book Pick is The Fourth Monkey by JD Barker 421pgs.

Maren next pick…. High Achiever by Tiffany Jenkins 384pgs

Dinner: Brae Apple Bites/ Tempeh and Pork Tacos/ Guava and Pomegranate Mimosas
Duties: Ali- Main/ Jocelyn- App and Salad/ Meriah- Side Forever/ Julie- Dessert/ Maren- Drinks

Announcements:
Jocelyn- Jack DeBond’s suicide has been a shadow over our family. So, hard to guide our boy through this grieving process. Had to cancel our vacation for the service.
Ali- Justin and I had our first fight. He’s been groveling ever since.
Julie- Hernia surgery next month.
Maren- My boss is leaving in September. Not sure if they have a new pastor? My second job is in question. PTA president is kind of crazy.

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: June 23rd, 2019

Jocelyn’s BOOKCLUB

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

DISCUSSION: Of Jocelyn’s Book (1 Hour Discussion): Circe by Madeline Miller (393pgs)



CALL TO ORDER: (Ali Scontrino)

TREASURER’S REPORT: (Meriah Haro)- DUES $10
Current Balance $295??? Confirm tally
Maren Owes $30 this club


NEXT MEETING**************_______________________
Book Pick- (Ali Scontrino)_____________________
Book Pick- (Maren Peduto)____________________
Menu Assignment: Main~Side~App/Salad~Dessert~Drinks

BOOKS NOT FINISHED: Meriah 2/Julie 1/Maren 1



ANNOUNCEMENTS:


OLD BUSINESS:
SCM Gear
SCM Club photo Shoot

NEW BUSINESS:

June 2, 2019 Becoming (Meriah’s Pick)

Discussion:
Meriah- DID NOT FINISH THE BOOK.
Ali- Good, but long winded. Could have cut out campaigning parts. Overall loved that I learned something. Would recommend to certain people. 3/5
Jocelyn- Really enjoyed the beginning, but then it felt like it just went on and on. Could have been written in 200 pgs. Truly respected her parents. She faced a lot of hard parenting decisions herself. Would not recommend. 3/5
Julie- DID NOT FINISH THE BOOK
Maren- DID NOT FINISH THE BOOK

Favorite Characters: Ali- Southside Jocelyn- Fraser and Marian Robinson

“Now I think it’s one of the most useless questions an adult can ask a child- What do you want to be when you grow up? Asif growing up is finite. As if at some point you become something and that’s the end.”

Balance $$$- ?? Should be $295. Confirm with Meriah. Jocelyn, Julie, Meriah and Ali paid to current. Next club Maren will owe $30.

Next club is June 23rd at Jocelyn’s House. Book pick is Circe by Madeline Miller 393pgs

Ali’s pick next…….

Dinner: Stuffed Mushrooms and Jalapeños/ BBQ Tempeh/ Mashed Yucca/ Green Beans/ Kale Salad/ Maren’s Margarita Concoction

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

Announcements: Meriah-Nothing Ali- Dosha is peeing so so much. Be prepared for my heart to be broken soon. Jocelyn- Football is coming back into my life, ugh. Mike hates his job, I of course say do something about it. Julie- Ayla’s bday party is June 22nd at Hylands 10:00. August 3rd might be my 40th bday party. Thinking Swift St. July 10th is my hernia surgery. Maren- Vine Hill PTA here I come. Finally, Flynn is potty trained. YES!!!

SCM Bookclub Meeting Agenda: April 28th, 2019

Julie’s BOOKCLUB
Tonight’s Menu: Julie- Main ~ Maren-Salad & App~ Jocelyn- Dessert~ Meriah- Side~
Ali- Drinks
I. Discussion of Julie’s Book (1 hour discussion): Rosewater (The wormwood Triology) by Tade Thompson (432 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: $190.00 Julie Owes $20, Ali $30, Maren $10 for last time-FREE Bday club!!

IV. Next Meeting: *******May 26th, 2019??????????
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:

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

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.