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BETTER TOGETHER
Action Agenda
June 3, 2013
Updates from Meeting are Posted in Red
Meeting Attendees – Listing of those Present and Guests
Kent Alexander Hope Peaks
Wayne Boston Karen Stanley
Teri Harrison Maddy Stanley
Meredith Johnson Nancilee Wolfe
Vonda Marbrough
Events and Activities (Past) –
Milton Memorial Day Ceremony held on Monday, May 27
It was reported that the ceremony was a huge success with an
overflowing crowd.
Public Safety Workshop held on Thursday, May 30
It was reported that some 20 residents attended the workshop which
lasted approximately 1 ½ hours. The event was videotaped by Jason
Wright and an excerpt will be placed on Facebook. In addition, two
boxes of canned goods were collected and donated to North Fulton
Community Charities.
Communiteen Event held on Saturday, June 1
The event was successful with approximately 20 teens attending from
several different schools in the Milton area.
Events and Activities (Future) –
Finance for your Teenager – Tentative Date is Thursday, July 18 at
Bethwell
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It was reported that Peyton had communicated with the Wells Fargo
individual who would be leading the program and they had agreed
that July 18 would be the date of the class. It will be held at the
Bethwell Community Center and will begin at 6:00 pm.
Communiteen Event – Saturday, August 24 at Bethwell
Plans for this event include decorating t-shirts and working on
wooden hearts for The Milton Love Project.
Possible Projects/Activities –
Support of MD Junior – Discuss Living Room Conversation
Possibility
It was reported that Shaun Verma and his family would be relocating
to Texas. In view of this move, further conversations would be
taking place with Shaun in order to identify ways in which Better
Together might assist MD Junior.
Update on New Milton Library – Tentative Date is Thursday,
September 26
It was reported that Matt Kunz, Milton City Councilman, has been
named the new President of the Friends of the Milton Library Board
of Directors. Matt will be leading this update which is scheduled to
be held at the Bethwell Community Center on Thursday, September
26 beginning at 7:00 pm.
Working with Senior Services of North Fulton – Melinda Ross
It was reported that Melinda Ross has been named the Center
Manager for the Milton Senior Center. Melinda will be joining us at
the June 17 Better Together meeting to provide an update on the
activities and programs for the Center.
Hopewell Middle School – Painting Project in September Timeframe
Nancilee will provide additional details on this possible project
within the next couple of months.
Open Discussion – Consider Future Activities and Projects
It was reported that the Milton Grows Green Committee administers the
Adopt-A-Road program for the City of Milton. In summary, once an
entity’s application has been approved for this program, the entity commits
to a minimum of four clean ups to be performed within a year. All
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materials and supplies are provided by the City. More detailed
information will be provided to the Better Together committee with a view
toward perhaps participating in the program.
North Fulton Community Charities – Vonda Malbrough (Development
Director)
Vonda Malbrough provided an excellent overview on the work of NFCC.
She stated that NFCC charities offered assistance to some 5,000 families in
2012. This assistance included such basic needs as food and clothing and
help with utility bills. In addition, the center now has an education center
which provides Adult Education Classes. Vonda added that there are
many ways in which volunteers can help the center. Examples include
working in the food pantry and thrift shop, providing financial support,
donations of clothing and furniture and job coaching.
Next Meeting – Bethwell Community Center – June 17, 2013