SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: SEPTEMBER MEETING 10/07/18 @ 4:00pm Ali’s BOOKCLUB

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

I. Discussion of Ali’s Book (1 hour discussion): The Hatching By Ezekiel Boone (329 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
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III. Treasurer's Report by Meriah Haro [DUES NOW $10.00]-
*Current Balance: $370.00?
-Ali, Jocelyn, Julie paid to current;
-Maren owes $40 this club to be current;
-Meriah Owes $50 for this club to be current.

IV. Next Meeting: *******September 30th, 2018!!!!!!!
1. Book pick- (Maren)- _______________________
2. Book pick- (Julie)- _______________________
3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Main & App( ), Side ( ), Salad & Dessert ( ), Drinks ( )
4. *Books Not finished Count: - Meriah-3; Julie-1

V. Announcements:
11 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

Meeting Minutes: September 12, 2018 - jocelyn's Book- Bone Setter's Daughter

Bonesetter’s Daughter (Jocelyn’s Pick)
Discussion:
Jocelyn- I enjoyed this book. Loved the stories of the past best. The sister bond was very special. I liked the following the journey of becoming an immigrant in this country. Would recommend. 3.5/5
Meriah- Liked the book, good read. Liked Ruth’s story. Liked that she wanted to research her family history, wish I had done that. Liked that it was local. Oh, Yeah, I would recommend it! 3.5/5
Julie- Thoroughly enjoyed it. Took a while to warm up. Loved the past. LuLing IS my mother, this is my future. Brought back memories of my grandmother’s dementia. Loved this book! Would recommend. 3.5/5
Ali- I went in with a prejudice because of Joy Luck Club. Ended up really enjoying it. Liked that Art supped up his end of the relationship. Loved the Tang part. Already have recommended. 3.5/5
Maren- Went into it with negative feelings because I had an Amy Tan faze. Ruth reminded me of the woman I’m caring the baby for. Liked it once I got going. LuLing reminds me of my mom and Maro’s mom. Would recommend to certain people. 3.5/5

Favorite Characters:
Jocelyn- Kai Jing (LuLing’s first husband)
Meriah- Ruth and Mr. Tang
Julie- Mr. Tang and Kai Jing
Maren- Precious Auntie
Ali- Luling

“The way ’bone’ is written can also stand for ‘character’. That’s why we use that expression, ‘It’s in your bones’. It means, ‘That’s your character.”

Balance $$$- Balance is $280.
Ali, Jocelyn and Julie paid to being current.
Meriah will owe $50,
Maren will owe $40 next club.
Bringing us to $370.

Next club is Oct 7th at Ali’s House
Book Pick is The Hatching by Ezekiel Boone 368pgs
Next pick is Maren- Crazy Rich Asians 544pgs (Need to discuss)

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

Dinner: (Do Your Own) Jocelyn- Pesto Vegi’s/ Julie-Salad/ Ali-Swedish Meatballs w/Asparagus/ Maren-Spaghetti/ Meriah-Turkey Chili

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

Anniversary Ideas- Glass Blowing Tour/Lunch; Ropes Course/Lunch; Muir Woods Wine/Hike; SF Chocolate Walk

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: AUGUST MEETING 09/01/18 @ 4:00pm

Jocelyn’s BOOKCLUB

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

I. Discussion of Jocelyn’s Book (1 hour discussion): Bonesetter’s Daughter by Amy Tan (353 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
-Please note that all issues need to brought up after people do their talking; do not bring up issues during people’s turn to discuss the book that’s why we do the discussion first.




III. Treasurer's Report by Meriah Haro [DUES NOW $10.00]-
*Current Balance: $280.00
-Julie Owes only $20 this club;
-Ali, Maren & Jocelyn Owe $30 this club;
-Meriah Owes $40 for this club

IV. Next Meeting: *******September 30th, 2018!!!!!!!
1. Book pick- (Ali)- _______________________
2. Book pick- (Maren)- _______________________
3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Main & App( ), Side ( ), Salad & Dessert ( ), Drinks ( )
4. *Books Not finished Count: - Meriah-3; Julie-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

July 29, 2018 14 (Meriah’s Pick)

Discussion: Meriah- Liked book. Fresh idea. Did find some things hard to visualize. Talked about it at the bar a lot. Already have recommended. 3/5
Jocelyn- This book was a super fun read. It kept my interest the whole time. Loved getting to know the characters. One of those that I didn’t want it to end. Would recommend (want Cy to read). 4/5
Ali- Liked it. Refreshing after that last book. Sad that Tim died. Loved the reference to Land of the Lost. Would recommend to certain people. 3.5/5
Julie- Loved it! Fucking loved it Not apocalyptic, more Stranger Things. Found the sequel (The Fold). I would recommend to everyone, already have. 4.5/5
Maren- Liked it. Not excited about the genra. Liked the mystery though. I would not have been a researcher. Not really into the 2nd half, got bored when it went sci-fi. Hated Veek love story. Might recommend to certain people. 3/5

Favorite Characters:
Meriah- Veek and Tim
Jocelyn- Kavach Building and Tim
Ali- Tim and Clive
Julie- Tim
Maren- Tim and Xela

“If you’d like to hide a tree, you hide it in a forest.”
Balance $$$- Balance should be remaining at $280.
We chose to roll dues to next club. This means Julie will owe $20; Ali, Marem, and Jocelyn will owe $30 and Meriah will owe $40.
We need to pay up before we get too far behind.
Next club is September 2nd at Jocelyn’s House

Book Pick is Bonesetters Daughter by Amy Tan 353pgs

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

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

Announcements:
Pie in the face is not working anymore. Need to discuss penalty ideas.
IF YOU DON'T READ THE BOOK YOU DON'T COME TO CLUB.

Next time an issue needs to be brought up it should not be during someone’s turn to discuss their opinions and notes of the book.

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: JULY MEETING 07/29/18 @ 4:00pm (Meriah’s BOOKCLUB )

JULY MEETING 07/29/18 @ 4:00pm (Meriah’s BOOKCLUB )

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

I. Discussion of Meriah’s Book (1 hour discussion): 14 by Peter Clines (372 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
-Meriah- Didn’t Finish Julie’s pick last month- PIE TO FACE


III. Treasurer's Report by Meriah Haro [DUES NOW $10.00]-
*Current Balance: $280.00
-Julie Owes only $10 this club;
-Ali, Maren & Jocelyn Owe $20 this club (dues for last month and this month)
-Meriah Owes $30 for this club (Double dues for last club/no show impromptu and Regular dues for this club)

IV. Next Meeting: *******JULY 29th, 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: - Meriah-3; Julie-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

July 1, 2018 Let’s Pretend This Never Happened (Julie’s Pick)-

Discussion:
Julie- I’m so so sorry! I hate this woman, she is so annoying. This is a book about ADD and tangents. How could she possibly be on the top 10 list? Never recommend, stay away people! 1/5
Maren- It was good. A fun fast read. I related with her, followed her train of thought. Liked her relationship with her husband. Would recommend to certain people. 3.5/5
Ali-Hated the book. Hated every minute! Felt like hot pokers in my eyes. J.L tries too hard to be funny. Would never recommend. .5/5
Jocelyn- This book was agonizingly terrible. It hurt me to force myself to read it. Her thoughts were all over the place just running on and on forever. I really do wish I could pretend this never happened! I would never recommend! 0/5
Meriah- didn’t finish- PIE TO THE FACE

Favorite Characters:
Julie- The Alligator (Juan Luis)
Maren- The Pug (Barnybee Jones)
Ali- The Pug (Barnybee Jones)
Jocelyn- The Pug (Barnybee Jones)

Balance$$$- $280. No money was collected. Next club Julie will pay $10, Ali, Maren and Jocelyn will pay $20. Meriah will be paying double dues for missing club: She will owe $30

Next club is July 29th at Meriah’s House
Book Pick is 14 by Peter Clines 372pgs

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

Dinner: Cheese Pub Dip with Crackers and Carrots/ Chicken Vegi Kabobs/ Kale Salad/ Asparagus/ Chili Lime Rice/ Brownies with Ice Cream/ Wine and Fizzy Water

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

Announcements:
Julie- Ayla’s 1st birthday was fun, but super-hot!
Jocelyn- Just got back from trip to Denver, saw lots of cool places.
Maren- Having surgery after the baby for belly button, ab muscles and varicose veins.
Ali- Watched IT all by myself. Accomplished Cancer ride goal.

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: JUNE MEETING 07/01/18 @ 4:00pm- JULIE’S BOOKCLUB

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

I. Discussion of Julie’s Book (1 hour discussion): Let’s Pretend this Never Happened By Jenny Lawson (348 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: $280.00
-Julie paid ahead for this club
-Everyone else is current: Owes $10 tonight (Night of Club)

IV. Next Meeting: *******JULY 1st, 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: - Meriah-1; Julie-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