The Rules

At our first meeting those present drafted rules for the club. It was agreed that we would re-evaluate the rules at our January meeting. If there are any questions please comment on the boards. Once again, a big thank you to Patti for being our secretary.

1. Turn off cell phones.
2. Show tolerance and respect for others opinions.
3. Don't "hog" discussions.
4. Everyone should attempt to participate.
5. Don't interrupt a person's comments.
6. Minimize "side bar" conversations.
7. Try your best to be on time (social time from 7:00pm-7:30pm; discussion of book from 7:30pm to 9:00pm)
8. No guests (at least for now).
9. Try your best to finish the book.
10. Limit discussions with book club members about books in advance of the meeting.
11. Keep distractions to a minimum (examples: dishwasher, TV, music, children, pets, boyfriends/husbands, etc.)
12. Bring your own bottle to meetings.
13. Host only if you want to - no obligation.
14. Meetings will be held on 4th Tuesday of the month except for December when we will have a field trip TBA.
15. Limit members to fifteen (until we reassess in January).