1.  Meetings will be 2 to 3 hours long

 

2.  Kids will not be allowed to attend book discussions.  We may plan a special event that includes family and children but unless announced kids are never allowed to discussions.

 

3.  Out of respect for speakers, no loud cell phone rings.  Please put ringers on low, vibrate or silent when meeting.

 

4.  Respect members and their opinions.  This group was purposely formed to include women of different ages (18 and up), religions and sexual orientation to be open to a variety of opinions.

 

5.  Meetings can be held in a variety of locations.  The book captain of the month decides the setting.  Meetings can be at homes, restaurants, coffee houses, parks, library meeting rooms, etc.

 

6.  There will be no smoking during discussions unless outdoors.

 

7.  The book captain of the next month will determine which book will be read the following month no later than at the end of the month prior to their month’s discussion.  This can be decided by the captain’s own choice or by pulling titles in the month’s genre.

 

8.  Attendance is important.  Please RSVP with the book captain ahead of time to allow the hostess a count.

 

9.  When meeting at restaurants the book captain & co-captain will provide appetizers and refillable drinks but members will have to order and pay for individually ordered meals and/or drinks at the bar.

 

10.  Information for meeting location, times, and directions will be provided to each member at least 2 weeks before meetings.

 

11.  All members are expected to be prepared and finish the PWBC book of the month.

 

12.  Members are encouraged to bring pictures, stories, poems that relate to the book or information about the author.

 

13.  Be respectful of member’s homes and leave after scheduled meeting, do not block driveways, and no smoking.