OK, here's some ideas for book club, gorg girls. Even though I am great with child, I am always thinking of you. (See photo above.)
EARLY SUBMITTALS
Because we are growing, it might be helpful to submit the title and author of the books we're picking for our month now. That way, we all have ample time to get the books for the discussion. We can post them on the sidebar. For example, Amy has already put together a list of May, which I think is way cool (do I sound like I am from the 80s?)and mucho helpful (Vote for Pedro.)
ONLINE RSVP
Also, since we have this cool blog and all, we can create a list on the sidebar showing who will be/will not be able to attend book club each month. Our hostess will be able to click and know exactly who is coming and who isn't.
JULY/DECEMBER
Our two busiest months as families are July and December. Do we want to eliminate book club during the month of July and December? (Erin and Alyce - this directly affects you two since you are hosting and we could send a list around of who is around in July and December, then cancel as needed. If one of you wants to pick the book still, take September from me since my brain has slowly melted into my uterus.) So many of us are gone that month, it might be helpful. Also, instead of doing a book in December when we're all swamped, how about a service project, or even just eliminating that month too?
ONE ACCOUNT
To make it easier to post stuff, we'll email everyone a secret gmail account and password so everyone can post and manipulate the blog as needed.
Post ideas, what you think about the above, how pretty you think I am, etc.
8 comments:
Angie, these are some great ideas. I was going to announce the book I have chosen early so everyone has an opportunity to read it.
The RSVP online is great too, already took advantage of that. July/December I'm not sure? A service project sounds kinda fun, but since we're all so busy then, why not July? Christmas in July? Just a thought.
Thanks for the ideas Angie.
Thanks so much for all your work Angie. You do look so cute BTW, love the polka dots. I RSVPed and think that will work splendidly. Thanks everyone who has replied already to my book question. I know my family reunion is the second week of July. So I already know I won't be there. BUT if we did like Viki suggests a service project then I know I could at least contribute before or after I leave. Christmas is chaotic esp in the Primary for some reason. I like hooking up but not having to read a book. Maybe a steamer night out instead and we can plan for the following year's hostesses and books?
Thanks Angie for getting this on the blog. As far as July and December goes, I'm out of town most of July and like everyone else December is a busy month. I won't be sad if I didn't do a book this year. Steamers sound great!
Angie, once again you are amazing! (Love the picture, you look too small to be considered "great with child!") I agree with holding off on book club for the month of July and December but would love to participate in a service project. I do believe we have a family reunion at the END of July, so I would possibly be in town if some wanted to meet to chat or what not.
As for the RSVPing, I have to say that I will not be at Marianne's home for March's bookclub. It is Justin's birthday that day and we will be celebrating it before he takes off to Vegas for a work conference the following day. (due to last years work conference in Jackson HOle, I will NOT be attending it with him. If anyone has time and would LOVE a good laugh, ask me about Jackson HOle. Or just ask Adrienne, she was there to witness the trips adventures!!!) Sorry Marianne I will not be in attendance, but I do have to say I am loving to book and am feeling so drawn to the main character. What a sad mother she had. So sad!
Thanks again Angie!
I like your idea to announce the book we will be suggesting in advance, so everyone can get their hands on it. I am 75% - no 80% sure I will be suggesting "the Robe" by Lloyd C. Douglas for April. The library system has nine copies, I believe.
I absolutely love our blog and I am so thankful for your hard work to make it happen, Angie. (and everyone else, too) But I do feel that RSVP's are overrated, for book club, anyway. Refreshments for 10 vs. 15 people are not that big a deal to me. Let's not over-think this whole thing, okay?
I'm coming to Marianne's (this is Erin)...is there some magic to the RSVP thing, because if there is I can't figure it out. How does it work? Sorry...I'm not computer-y!
I like the idea of RSVPing...takes some of the pressure of loads of reminder calls off of the hostess.
I guess I didn't have my heart set on anything for July. If we decide to cancel for that month it would be okay, not that I'm going anywhere. I wouldn't mind hosting a smaller group either. Whatever the group decides is fine. I do agree about December. The less holiday chaos the better.
hi guys,
basically, I'm up for whatever. I love to be able to check the blog in case I forget what the book is or where the meeting is etc. and the RSVP idea seems to be a good one--at least you would have a general idea of the number of people, (although I am prone to cook way too much no matter how many people are coming, so I'll always have leftovers...;). Then the hostess can decide if she still wants to call and remind people or not.(or wake them up! -jk!-)
I won't know until it gets closer what our family plans are this year, so whatever is fine with me concerning december and july.
p.s. was i supposed to get an email to RSVP with a certain account? I can't figure out how to do it either, Erin!
If not everyone figures it out I guess we could just do a regular post and then people could RSVp in a comment.
I am planning on coming to Marianne's house.
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