Grapevine Literary Society

History
The Grapevine Literary Society was established on February 16, 2004 with four members. Founding members of the Book Club are: Alicia Latimer, Jackie Goodman, Viviane Patton, and Desrie Terrie

Other chapters of the Grapevine Literary Society may be established only with the written consent of the African-American Resource Center Coordinator, Alicia Latimer.

Meeting Days:
The Grapevine Literary Society meets on the third Monday of each month at the Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74106 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.

Meeting Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Place: Rudisill Regional Library 1520 N. Hartford, Tulsa, Ok. Phone: (918)596-7280

Governance:
The Grapevine Literary Society’s governing Committee is appointed by the African-American Resource Center Coordinator, Alicia Latimer.
Governing Committee
President: Viviane Patton
Secretary: Desrie Terry
Treasurer:Jackie Goodman

Membership:
The Grapevine Literary Society is an informal membership organization, open to all men and women who are interested in discussing and expanding their knowledge of literature written primarily by African-American authors.

Book Selection:
Anyone who is a member of the Grapevine Literary Society may submit a book for selection. Title, author and synopsis of the book must be available at the time of the selection. Information as to the book’s content must be turned in to committee at the beginning of each meeting.

Every person in attendance will be permitted to vote for only one book.

The person with the winning book submission must provide a list of discussion questions one week prior to next scheduled meeting via email to vivianepatton@sbcglobal.net

The Governing Committee reserves the right to veto any book selection. The Governing Committee must approve all final book selections. The African-American Resource Committee Coordinator will have final say if there is a dispute referencing any matter pertinent to the Grapevine Literary Society.

Every person in attendance will be permitted to vote on the rating of the book, as long as they have read the book in its entirety.

Rating of Books
1.   I couldn’t finish it
2.   Hardly worth the trouble
3.   Well written and enjoyable
4.   Would recommend it to others
5.   Superior. If possible, should be made into a movie

NOTE: If the African-American Resource Center is bringing in a visiting author, one of that author’s books may be selected for the meeting immediately before the scheduled appearance.

Meetings will be held on the third Monday of each month.

Please respect the following rules:
No childcare provided
No profanity
Adults only discussion
Light refreshments may be provided

ABOUT THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER
Located at the Rudisill Regional Library, the purpose of the African-American Resource Center is to collect, preserve and provide access to resources honoring and documenting the experiences of people of African descent. The Center is devoted to providing the community with current and comprehensive resource materials and professional reference materials on the culture and history of African-Americans.