SCMBOOKCLUB AGENDA- JULY (08-07-16) 4:30pm

QUESTION: Do we want tyo meet at Maren's for pool time and start earlier?????

I. Discussion of Joe’s Book (1 hour discussion): The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens (332pg)
-All members MUST be prepared to have discussion of something about the book; to evoke discussion with each question.

II. New Business:
1. Do We have the hat- Ali has additions
2. New sticker source- We can get decals of our logo like we used to have for good price (Ali Task)

LOGISTICS:

Menu: Jocelyn- Main, Meriah-Side, Maren-Salad/dessert, Ali-App, Julie-Drinks/glasses

III.Call to order by Ali Scontrino

IV. Treasurer's Report by Meriah Haro [DUES NOW $10.00]-
*Current Balance: $535.00

V. Next Meeting: *******08/07/16
* Book pick- (Ali) _______________________
* Book pick- (Maren) _______________________
* Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]-
*Books Not finished Count: -Jocelyn-0, Meriah-3, Julie-1, Ali-1, Maren-2, Tristana-3/4?

VI. Old Business:
*Get New Bookclub Stickers Made (Ali & Meriah to price)- New logo w/ 6 Books labeled with our names?
*New apparel- Meriah & Ali to get pricing- out of pocket expense for each member - TANKS
NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Maren, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn

June 26, 2016 Book Club Notes

Butterfly Garden By Dot Hutchison (Meriah’s Pick)

Discussion:
Meriah- Liked it, finished quickly. Needed more back story. Upset with the ending. Overall good ideas, look for more from this writer. Might recommend. 3/5 Maren- Didn’t like. Don’t like books with rape and murder. Seemed to far fetched. Kept reading to find the twist. Would not recommend. 2/5 Ali- Liked book, kept me intrigued. Some weird aspects to the story, unbelievable. Hoping for more vicious ending. Already recommended. 3.5/5 Jocelyn- Liked the book. Read in a day. Loved the back and forth story telling. Some unbelievable parts. Disappointed with end twist. This story stayed on my mind long after I finished. Could make a great movie. Would recommend. 3.5/5 Julie (from afar) - Enjoyed. Fast read. Would make a great movie.

Favorite Characters:
Meriah- Bliss Maren- No Fav Ali- Bliss Jocelyn- Bliss Julie- ??
$$$ - Balance of $535 (not sure of this?) Everyone present paid. Julie exempt for family emergency. Next book club is August 7th at Jocelyn’s house. Book is The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens 332 pgs

Next pick is Ali’s, possibly Younger by Susan Monshower

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

Duties: Jocelyn - main, Meriah - side, Maren - salad/dessert, Ali -app, Julie -drinks and glasses

Dinner: Salami rolls, pulled pork sliders w/ south western salad, baked beans, mashed potatoes, sorbet w/ chocolate nut clusters, beer and wine.
Announcements: None
Other Items: BUY TANK TOPS – Texted 4 Bush.

SCMBOOKCLUB AGENDA- JUNE (06-26-16) 3:30pm??Early start time?????

VI. Discussion of Meriah’s Book (1 hour discussion): The Butterfly Garden by Dot Hutchinson
-All members MUST be prepared to have discussion of something about the book; to evoke discussion with each question.

V. New Business:
1. *2016 “HAT” – Need to get the HAT Back (Meriah can you do?)
2. REMEMBER it is summer and peeps got pools!!!!!!

LOGISTICS:
Menu: Meriah-Mian, Julie-Apps, salad & Glasses; Maren- Side, Ali- Dessert, Jocelyn- Drinks

I.Call to order by Ali Scontrino

II. Treasurer's Report by Meriah Haro [DUES NOW $10.00]-
*Current Balance: $495.00

III. Next Meeting: *******07/31/2016?????
* Book pick- (Jocelyn) _______________________
* Book pick- (Ali) YOUNGER by Suzanne Munshower

* Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- ___________________________________________________
*Books Not finished Count: -Jocelyn-0, Meriah-3, Julie-1, Ali-1, Maren-2

IV. Old Business:
 Use Dues Money for Drinks?
 Do we want Summer Tank Tops?
*Get New Bookclub Stickers Made (Ali & Meriah to price)- New logo w/ 6 Books labeled with our names?
*New apparel- Meriah & Ali to get pricing- out of pocket expense for each member
NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Maren, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn

May 22, 2016 Book Club Notes

In Dark Dark Wood By Ruth Ware (Julie’s Pick)

Discussion: Julie- Had a cheesy feeling. Obviously a young author. Story felt far fetched and unrealistic. This book is stupid! Not Recommend. 3/5 Maren- Fast easy read. Ending went downhill. Not recommend. 3/5 Meriah- The story was very predictable. Not recommend. 3/5 Jocelyn- Writing felt amateur. Liked that it was in Europe. Not recommend. 3/5 Ali- Easy read. Parts made more complicated then they needed to be. Would recommend to certain readers. 3/5
Favorite Characters:
Julie- Tom Maren- Nina Meriah- Nina/Tom Jocelyn- Nina Ali- Nina/Tom
Fruit Loop- Fruitus Lupus, fruit of the moon; associated with the pagan belief that insanity was connected to bathing in the light of the moon.

I’m not being offensive. You cannot offend someone who’s not here. Offense has been taken, just not given. – Nina-

$$$- Balance of $495. Everyone paid, Maren paid off debt.

Next book club is June 26th at Meriah’s house (remember swimsuits) Early start time? Book is The Butterfly Garden by Dot Hutchison 288 pgs Next pick is Jocelyn’s……. Book Pick Order: Jocelyn, Ali, Maren, Julie, Meriah

Duties: Meriah-main, Julie-apps/glasses/salad, Maren-side, Ali-dessert, Jocelyn-drinks

Dinner: Kale/sausage stir fry, Quinoa/rice, salsa/lentil dips, Brownies w/blood orange sorbet, beer and vodka crans.
Announcements: Julie- 13 working days left till summer vacation!!! Maren- Lana having pre k graduation. Liam is now crazy...haha Meriah- Looking for a new car. Old landlord finally dropped the floor issue. Got our liquor license. Jocelyn- Bought a 1998 Mercedes to sell to Tero. Sotero’s HS graduation. Ali- Another crazy crash in front of my house.
Other Items: Use due $$ for drinks? Can we get summer tank tops? Remember who has pools 

The Butterfly Garden By Dot Hutchinson

FYI peeps. If you are an Amazon Prime member you should be able to get this book for free as your May free book (unless you already got a free book in may...)

SCMBOOKCLUB AGENDA- MAY (05-22-16) 4:30pm

Discussion of Julie’s Book (1 hour discussion): A Dark, Dark wood by Ruth Ware
-All members MUST be prepared to have discussion of something about the book; to evoke discussion with each question.
New Business:
1. Unfortunately due to Unavailablity by Tristana we have suspended her membership until Bookclub Anniversary.

2. Trying to set up a girls get together on a Tuesday night just for a lil bit; apps & drinks WITH TRISTANA.
3. Need to get the glasses from T; Meriah can you do that?

LOGISTICS:
Menu: Julie-Main, Ali-Drinks (Tristana has glasses), Meriah-Dessert, Maren-Apps/salad, Julie-Drinks, Joe-Side

I.Call to order by Ali Scontrino
II. Treasurer's Report by Meriah Haro [DUES NOW $10.00]-
*Current Balance: $445.00
III. Next Meeting: *******06/26/2016?????
* Book pick- (Meriah) _______________________
* Book pick- (Jocelyn) _______________________
* Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Meriah-Main, Ali-Salad (Tristana has glasses), Meriah-Dessert, Maren-Side, Julie-Drinks, Joe-Apps
*Books Not finished Count: -Jocelyn-0, Meriah-3, Julie-1, Ali-1, Maren-2, Tristana-3/4?
IV. Old Business:
*2016 “HAT” (Tristana to weed out any over 400)- DONE
*New Page limit 400-50 pages
*Get New Bookclub Stickers Made (Ali & Meriah to price)- New logo w/ 6 Books labeled with our names?
*New apparel- Meriah & Ali to get pricing- out of pocket expense for each member
NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Maren, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn

April 24, 2016 Book Club Notes

$$$- Balance of $445.00 Paid: Ali, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn. Maren owes, Tristana ???

Next book club is May 22nd at Julie’s house. Book is In Dark Dark Wood by Ruth Ware 320 pgs.

Next pick is Meriah’s……..

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

Duties: Main- Julie, Maren- Apps/ Salad (Tristana has glasses), Jocelyn-Side, Meriah- Dessert, Ali- Drinks.

Dinner: Meatballs w/ bbq sauce, Chicken and Waffles, Sausage gravy, Green salad w/ walnuts, feta and Strawberries. Dark chocolate dipped fruit shiskabobs and vanilla ice cream. Beer.

Announcement: Maren- Hosting Bunko group next month. Bunco de Mayo on May 20th 7:00pm. Got to buy a carpet cleaner after a week and a half of family puking.

Ali- Did pin up photo shoot for SCM pit. Learned a lot about my dogs. Put a lot of wedding dates out there.

Jocelyn- Sad that there is no summer softball.

Julie- Life feels crazy right now. Mason’s birthday party on the 7th.

Meriah- Restaurant still crazy busy. May will be a wild month, all birthdays.

Other Items: Merchandise is on hold, no time to deal with it right now.

The hat is organized if you don’t have a pick. Tristana not here last minute again. Need to discuss.

Books not finished: Jocelyn-0/ Meriah-3/ Julie-1/ Ali-1/ Maren-2/ Tristana-3/4?

Discussion: Mr. Split foot by Samantha Hunt (Julie’s Pick)
Ali- Kept thinking about the book while reading. Very strange. Good job making us feel for the characters. The end was emotional. 2.5-3/5 Julie- Story strangely written. Large amount of metaphors and wordiness. Kept me intrigued from the beginning. Wanted to find out what happened at the end. Only recommend to people who like metaphor books. 3.5/5 Meriah- Some a little wordy. Liked how it came together at the end. It made me want to read. I would recommend. 3/5 Maren- Interesting book. Liked the metaphors. Gave lots to talk about. 3/5 Jocelyn- I did not enjoy this book. Didn’t like the writing style no all the pointless gibberish added to fill pages. I couldn’t connect with the journey even with my inner nomad desires. I would not recommend. 2/5

Favorite Characters: Ali-Nat Julie- Nat Jocelyn- Ruth’s scar Meriah- No favorite Maren- Mr. Bell