raffle drawings

2/6/11 - Make sure you bring cash if you are interested, just in case!

I had this crazy thought. That we as members, when we are on our own book will have a gift to raffle off at the book club meeting. The raffle will cost between $1-$2. The money will go towards the book club fund and a winner will be drawn. This isn't a have to and not all members have to contribute. Just another random idea. Let me know what you think.

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Reflection on Serial Killers Club

Hey girls, it's KC here!
I just wanted to post a small reflection about the meeting. I chose Serial Killers Club by Jeff Povey. It's about a guy who accidentally kills a serial killer known as the Grandson of Barney and finds a small want ad in his pocket inviting Grandson of Barney to a party hosted by Errol Flynn. Curious our hero, known to us as Dougie, attends in GOB's place and discovers a club for Serial Killers. Who knew such a thing existed? Dougie decides to join the club and pretends to be GOB and along the way meets FBI Agent Wade who tells Dougie he has 2 months to kill the members of the club or Dougie will be put in jail for his murders. As Dougie carries out his task of killing serial killers he falls in love with a new club recruit Betty. He also discovers that the infamous Kentucky Killer has come to town and Agent Wade is obsessed with tracking down and getting KK. Dougie later discovers that KK was none other than his beloved Betty, who only pretended to like him so she could kill him. Betty kills Agent Wade and Dougie kills Betty. The book ends with Dougie telling us he uses Agent Wade's car and badge and is continuing his vigilante search for serial killers.

The reason I chose this book was that I thought it was very interesting and it gives a bit of insight on what goes on in a serial killers mind. I also liked it because the main character is an idiot and still manages to do something smart. In the meeting we talked about whether or not we would follow in Dougie's example and impersonate a serial killer. We also discussed how there was a bit of ambiguity in who the Kentucky Killer was and why the serial killers were so arrogant with their own safety until the end of the book.

We also surprised Misty with an early birthday cake and card! The look on her face was priceless! We also did an awards ceremony. As is detailed in the posts below. All in all I think the meeting went well and had fun. I hope you all agree and have a good weekend!

Much Love,
KC

Great News ...

We offically have a bank account and we also have a tax exempt number ... Woo Hoo!
So, now that we are tax exempt we can buy the book selections in units. At our next meeting we will figure out how to work this but for right now we kind of have to play by ear ...

Now comes the disucssion part, Borders has:
5 copies of beyond heaving bosoms for 15.00
10 copies of Wrinkle in time for 6.99

So if you want Elizabeth or Mistie to purchase either copies let us know you want one and we need to set up a date for you to give other the money. Or if you already have a copy, also let us know, just comment below.

Votes are in ...

Memoir had it first award ceremony at our first mandatory meeting and it went really well.
Here are the categories and who won ...

Most attended meetings in 2010 - Jennifer
Least attended meetings in 2010 - Acene
Most read novels in 2010 - Jennifer
Most popular book in 2010 - Outlander

Hierachy - Sheriff and Deputy
Sheriff - Mistie
Deputy - Elizabeth
Treasury - Jennifer

Congrads to all and I hope everyone had fun!

Mandatory Meeting

Due to the votes and most everyone I have spoken with, the Mandatory Meeting will be this Sunday Jan 9th @ KC's place for the monthly bookclub meeting.

Any Comments, Questions, or Concerns?
Post, call, or text

Fresh New Year

2011 is going to bring about new major changes for Memoir Book Club.
Starting off with us being concrete and having structure. Every thing that is stated in this blog will be gone over in detail at our Mandatory Meeting. The Mandatory Meeting needs to be set for voting and discussion over the new changes and any questions that may arise. All members must be present, Mandatory! (For Cara, we can either webcam and/or have her on speakerphone for this meeting.)


Our MONTHY meetings will meet every 2nd Sunday of the month.
Next meeting is Jan 9th @ 8pm - KC's place -and we will be discussing The Serial Killers Club


Books will be picked in advance of 3 sets.
example: Jan, Feb, March books will be annouced in advance so you have to purchase and read. So who every is in that month will have to have their book picked. So you better start thinking of your next book!
January is KC - Serial Killers Club
Feburay is Mistie - Beyond Heaving Bosoms (books should have arrived at borders)
March is Elizabeth - She will be announcing her book at our Mandatory Meeting
Next set:
April - Jennifer ?
May - Sasha ?
June - KC ?

Finally, Memoir Book Club will have Membership Dues. These dues will go towards food for gatherings, special parties, group outings, and club merchandise. Each Due is $5.00 per meeting and our first due will be on the Madatory Meeting!

In the side bar of our wonderful, most awesome, and best blog every, is all the items that needs to be voted on. Please place you votes.

Last, I need everyone to respond to this post with a list of all the books each member has read from the 2010 list and what dates you are available for our mandatory meeting. This is to show you read, you voted, and you are serious about taking our book club to the next level.
Thanks and look forward to a wonderful new year.