SCMBOOKCLUB AGENDA- JANUARY (01-29-17) 4:30PM

Tonight’s Menu: Ai-Main/** Meriah- Side/**Jocelyn-Apps-Glasses-Salad/**Maren- Dessert/**Julie-Drinks
I. Discussion of Ali’s Book (1 hour discussion): Origin by Jessica Khoury (319 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: $285.00
-Meriah, Julie & Jocelyn Owe $20 this club

VI. Next Meeting: *******FEBRUARY 26th, 2017
1. Book pick- (Maren) _____________________
2. Book pick- (Julie) _______________________

3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]-
4. *Books Not finished Count: - MAREN-1

V. Old Business:
1. Quarter Sleeves & Sweatshirts- (Ali or Meriah)-HOLDING OFFF FOR NOW
VI. New Business:
1. Pin up photo shoot (Ali has hair & makeup person)-10 Year Anniversary Photo shoot next October

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

January 1, 2017 Book Club Minutes: Beauty Queens (Jocelyn’s Pick)

Discussion:
Meriah- Really funny, liked the survival aspect. Kept rolling the whole time. Loved the characters. Already recommended. 3/5
Ali- Liked the book, love island survival stuff. Liked how the girls developed their survival skills. Liked the ending. Really glad I finished. Already recommended. 3/5
Maren- In the beginning I didn’t like. Irritated by the commercial breaks. Overall I liked in the end. Reminded me of shows I watch. 3.5/5
Jocelyn- Laughed a lot more than I expected, very entertaining. Loved the commercial breaks and the look into the future at the end. Would recommend to certain people. 3.5/5
Julie-Very entertaining. Laughed out loud at the absurdities. Would recommend to certain people for junk food. 3.5/5

“It’s always darkest before the ultimate sparkle.”

Favorite Characters: Meriah- Taylor, Mary Lou and Lady Hope Ali- Taylor, Sinjin, Petra and Jennifer Maren- Taylor, MoMo and General Good Times Jocelyn- Mary Lou, Sinjin and Sosie Julie- Taylor and Petra

$$$ Balance: $285 Maren is paid up. Meriah, Julie and Jocelyn will owe $20 at next club. Ali’s Birthday club next month…freebie

Next Book Club is Jan 29th at Ali’s house Book is Origin by Jessica Khoury 313pgs Next pick is Maren…..??

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

Duties: Ali-Main; Meriah-Side; Jocelyn-Apps/Glasses/Side; Maren-dessert; Julie-Drinks


Dinner: Jalapeno cheese dip w/crackers; Pesto zoodles w/meatballs; Pesto noodles; Raspberry cookie and brownie bites w/tin roof sundae ice cream; Moscow Mules

Announcements: Julie- Genetic counseling appointment w/ great numbers. Baby is amazing! Maren- Have a good custody schedule with Mac Jocelyn- Had a great holiday!! Meriah- No announcements. Ali- Divorced, motor home gone, roomie gone. House to myself.

SCMBOOKCLUB AGENDA- DECEMBER (12-18-16) 4:30PM

Tonight’s Menu: Jocelyn-Main, Maren-Glasses, app & side/ Julie-Salad/ Meriah- Dessert/Ali- Drinks

I. Discussion of Jocelyn’s Book (1 hour discussion): Beauty Queens by Libby Bray (405pgs)

-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: $245.00
-Maren Owes $10 from last club regular attendance fee no penalties….

VI. Next Meeting: *******____________________
1. Book pick- (Ali’s) The Origin By Jessica Khouhy (313pgs)
2. Book pick- (Maren) _______________________

3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]-
4. *Books Not finished Count: - MAREN-1

V. Old Business:
1. Quarter Sleeves & Sweatshirts- (Ali or Meriah)-HOLDING OFFF FOR NOW
VI. New Business:
1. Pin up photo shoot (Ali has hair & makeup person)-10 Year Anniversary Photo shoot next October
2. Do We have the hat- Ali has additions

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

November 20, 2016 Book Club Notes

Defending Jacob (Meriah’s Pick)
Discussion:
Meriah- Really liked it! Liked how it was written from the father’s point of view. Ending was crazy. Would recommend. 4/5
Ali- Really really glad I finished!!Most I’ve read in a day since collage, 250pgs. Liked how the case was built. Liked the two parent’s points of view. Hard to predict. Would recommend. 4/5
Jocelyn- Loved it!! Loved that it was written from the dad’s point of view. Loved all the law stuff and the writing style. The back and forth between past and present. Would definitely recommend. 4/5
Julie- Really enjoyed. Could be a miniseries or movie. Thought the book could have ended in Jamaica. Didn’t want to believe he did it, looking for the happy ending always. Roller coaster of a book. Would recommend. 4/5

Maren- PIE TO THE FACE

"It’s how kids are today. Arch and ironic."

Favorite Characters: Meriah- Andy and Duffy (the cop) Ali- Jonathon Cline (the Lawyer) Jocelyn- Andy Julie- The Grandfather (offered some comic relief)

$$$ Balance $245 Julie and Jocelyn Birthday club, no pay. Meriah paid $20 and Ali paid. Maren owes $10.

Next book club is Dec. 18th at Jocelyn’s house Book is Beauty Queens by Libby Bray 405pgs

Next pick is Ali’s…….The Origin by Jessica Khouhy 313pgs

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


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

Dinner: Shrimp Cocktail, Chicken Pot Pie Casserole, Caesar Salad, Raspberry Cheesecake/Peanut butter Ice cream with Recess bits, Beer and Wine.

Announcements:
Julie- Peanut is official. Possible due date June 18th. Sick as SHIT. Parents met on Thanksgiving. Jocelyn- Loving the 40’s!!! Meriah- Hosting Thanksgiving. Cowboy’s Christmas is Dec.20th. Ali- Got a new tattoo. The Sea Witch. Going to Washington DC in Jan. to be a part of history.
Maren we missed you!!!!!!

SCMBOOKCLUB AGENDA- NOVEMBER (11-20-16) 4:30PM

Tonight’s Menu: Meriah-Main, Maren-glasses/side & app/Julie-drinks, Jocelyn-salad, Ali-Dessert.
I. Discussion of Meriah’s Book (1 hour discussion): Defending Jacob by William Landay (431pgs)
-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: $645.00??????

VI. Next Meeting: *******_________________
1. Book pick- (Jocelyn) _______________________
2. Book pick- (Ali) _______________________

3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]-
4. *Books Not finished Count: -__________________________________________ZERO FOR ALL

V. Old Business:
1. Quarter Sleeves & Sweatshirts- (Ali or Meriah)
VI. New Business:
1. Pin up photo shoot (Ali has hair & makeup person)
2. Do We have the hat- Ali has additions (Maybe go over new additions at November meeting)

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

October 18, 2016 Book Club Notes

The Girls (Julie’s Pick)
Discussion:
Julie- Really liked. Loved the language and descriptions. Already recommended. 4/5
Meriah- Really liked it too. Painted such great pictures. Definitely will recommend. 4/5
Ali- Really liked it. Related too much of it. Already recommended. 4/5
Jocelyn- Loved it!! Related to so much with the main character. Many similar life experiences, minus hanging with a cult. Would recommend. 4.5/5
Maren- Felt conflicted. Loved the description of the 60’s, but freaked because I have a daughter. Would not recommend. 3/5
Overall Success!!! Starting a new year, we all shall aim to read all 12 books this year!!!

Favorite Character:
Julie- Suzanne Meriah- No Favorite Character Ali- Tom Jocelyn- No Favorite Character Maren- Tom

$$$ Balance- We will start with a new balance amount after anniversary celebration. Jocelyn paid past dues. Everyone starts fresh at November club.

Next Book Club is Nov. 20th at Meriah’s House….This is a birthday club for Julie and Jocelyn

Book is Defending Jacob by William Landay 431pgs

Next pick is Jocelyn……still deciding.

Possible next club on Dec. 18th with white elephant gift exchange

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

Duties: Meriah-Main; Maren- Glasses, Side/App; Julie-Drinks; Jocelyn-Salad; Ali-Dessert

Dinner: Wings and pizza sticks w/dip, Make your own Naan bread pizzas, Salad, ice cream w/chocolate nut cookies, Beer and Wine

Announcements:
Julie- H2O home cleaning products party on Nov 3rd Meriah- The Cowboy flooded. Plug for Apollo plumbing- Kyle from honey bucket came to the rescue. Jocelyn- Mike crashed my sweet trucky. She survived, but maybe a sign that a new car is coming my way. Ali- Has a roommate. Jake’s friend Jason has moved in. Great cleaner and respectful. Maren- All my babies are growing up and moving on at 1, 3 and 5. We loved our family trip to Disneyland.

Old Business: We want quarter sleeves and sweatshirts. Meriah get info.
SCM Book Club photo shoot. Pin up style. Ali has hair/makeup person.

SCMBOOKCLUB AGENDA- OCTOBER (10-18-16) 5:00PM- TUESDAY

Tonight’s Menu: Julie-main, Maren- glasses/salad, Ali- app/side, Jocelyn- dessert, Meriah- drinks.

I. Discussion of Julie’s Book (1 hour discussion): The Girls by Emma Cline (370pgs)
-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: $645.00??????

VI. Next Meeting: *******_________________
1. Book pick- (Meriah) _______________________
2. Book pick- (Jocelyn) _______________________

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

V. Old Business:
1. Get Tank Tops going- (Ali can do- I am seeing about getting Michelle South at Bold’R to do them)- Do we want tanks, long sleeves, quarter sleeves, colors, etc…
VI. New Business:
1. OCTOBER: 9th year ANNIVERSARY- 10/21/16 5pm Safeway Parking lot
2. Do We have the hat- Ali has additions (Maybe go over new additions at November meeting)

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