Meeting 1: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

December 13, 2007

Scheduled meeting start time: 8:00pm

8:08pm: ABT arrives

--Courtney led a recap of end of book because Andrea did not finish. She demonstrated a solid effort--same for Sarah.

--An made snacks--popcorn, spinach dip, chips, ritz

--No attendance was taken, but everyone was present and accounted for

8:17pm: Discussion commenced--led by Member Finkler

--ending-disappointing or good?

Questions:
-Who is better, do you like better, mom or dad?
-Christopher's parents-good or bad overall?
-What new perspective did you gain about autism?
(Andrea got pissed-Finkler mentioned her question)
-What did you think about the 3 door explainations?
(Sarah gave an unrelated "sidenote")
-Should dad have kept mother's life a secret?
-another dad/mom good? question
(side conversation--whipsering between Andrea and Sarah; led to major discussion about HPV)

--All members attempt to demonstrate their impression of moaning--masturbation?

--symbolism of smarties?

STARS
An: 3.75
Eric: 3.5
Adam T.: 4
Andrea: 3*
Sarah: 4*
Adam C.: 3
Courtney: 4
* did not finish

***Official Warnings-Strike 1-were issued to Member Austin and Member McGuire

--Next book discussion: Andrea nominated to choose, all were in favor, and she accepted.
-choice will be made no later than 12/20/07
-Reminder: book cannot e one you've already read

9:00pm: Meeting adjourned by Member Finkler