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.

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: OCTOBER MEETING 10/27/19 @ 4:00pm Meriah’s BOOKCLUB

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

I. Discussion of Meriah’s Book (1 hour discussion): My Name is Eva (324 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: $0 *** Clean slate all dues spent at Anniversary
Everyone owes $10

IV. Next Meeting: *******November 17th, 2019 or December 1st!!!!!!!
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, Maren-1, Ali-1

V. Announcements:
12 YEARS BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!- Anniversary is here again!!!

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

September 29, 2019 Then She Was Gone (Julie’s Pick)

Discussion:
Julie- Enjoyed it! Read it too quickly. Just had to know what was going to happen. Kept hoping she would live in the end. Felt redeemed finally picking a good book! Would recommend. 3.5/5
Ali- Finished last minute. Liked the book, had to know what was going to happen. The end perplexed me though. Would recommend. 4/5
Maren- Really liked it! Couldn’t put it down. I was always hoping Ellie was going to live. Would recommend. 4/5
Jocelyn- It was a fast-easy read. I enjoyed trying to guess as the story progressed. Felt sad about the end of Ellie. Didn’t love the ending. Would recommend. 3.5/5
Meriah- I knew what was going to happen, but still enjoyed it. Liked that she told each person’s story a different way. 3/5

Favorite Characters:
Julie- Sara-Jade and Blue
Ali-Ruby (Laurel’s Mom)
Maren- Laurel
Jocelyn- Paul
Meriah- None

“You didn’t lose me, Laurel. I’m still yours, I’ll always be yours.” “Well that’s not strictly true, is it?” He sighs again. “Where it counts,” he says. “As the father of your children, as a friend, as someone who shared a journey with you and as someone who loves and cares about you. I don’t need to be married to you to be all those things. Those things are deeper than marriage. Those things are forever,”

Balance $$$- Still don’t know. $415 maybe? If everyone pays back dues we should have a minimum of $500 for our anniversary.

Starting in November we are going to switch things up: DISCUSS Julie being new treasurer.
Maren to take Julie's bday duties

Anniversary Celebration October 13th @ 1:30

Next club is October 27th at Meriah’s House

Book pick is My Name is Eva by Suzanne Goldrin 324pgs

Next book pick is Jocelyn’s

Dinner: Chips and Salsa/ Hummus and Pita/ Chicken with Pineapple/ Cilantro Rice/ Corn Pie/ Tropical Beer.

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