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BETTER TOGETHER
Action Agenda
July 1, 2013
Meeting Attendees – Listing of those Present and Guests
Kent Alexander Barbara Peck
Wayne Boston Amanda Quintana
Ansley Braswell Bo Quintana
Emma Harrison Karen Stanley
Teri Harrison Maddy Stanley
Sharon Lockwood Ken Wolfe
Michelle Miralles Nancilee Wolfe
Hope Peaks
It was reported that Maddy Stanley would be taking notes during the
Better Together meetings in order to assist with the preparation of the
Action Agenda.
Events and Activities (Past) –
Cogburn Woods Elementary School Painting Project for Girl Scouts –
June 15 and June 26, 2013 – Steel Fence – 500 Feet
It was reported that Better Together worked two sessions on the
fence project, one with the Girl Scout troop coordinating the project
and the other with the YMSL.
Coordination with Young Men’s Service League on Painting Project
It was reported that Better Together contacted the YMSL and
arranged to have this group participate in the project. On June 26,
some 15 YMSL individuals cleaned and painted approximately 200
feet of the fence. The project was completed by a Boy Scout troop on
June 29.
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Events and Activities (Future) –
Finance for Teenagers – Thursday, July 18 at 6:00 pm at Bethwell –
News Release this week.
It was reported that all is set for this program which will be led by
Jeffrey Wolff of Wells Fargo. Parents are invited to attend with their
teenagers.
Communiteen Event – Saturday, August 24 at Bethwell
Ansley reported that teens from The Lionheart School would be
invited to attend the event. It was emphasized that our group needs
to be prepared to address any particular needs of the attendees. In
this regard, Ansley will speak with one of the teachers at Lionheart in
order to gain more knowledge. It was also suggested that perhaps a
brief training session prior to the event would be worthwhile for the
Better Together team. A “buddy” system was suggested as perhaps
one way to ensure that those who attend that have special needs feel
a real sense of inclusion and are having a good time. It was agreed
that we would ask those who planned to attend the event to commit
in advance (RSVP). For the event itself, Amanda agreed to
coordinate with Megan Jamison on the needed paint supplies.
Update on New Milton Library – Scheduled Date is Thursday,
September 26 at 7:00 pm at Bethwell – Councilman Matt Kunz
It was reported that this “Living Room Conversation” is confirmed.
Representative Jan Jones to speak – Scheduled Date is Thursday,
October 24 at 7:00 pm at City Hall.
It was reported that arrangements had been finalized through the
office of Representative Jones for this event.
Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann – November TBD.
Discussions with Commissioner Hausmann’s office will take place
with respect to the timing for this “Living Room Conversation”
which is expected to be scheduled either the week before or week
following Thanksgiving.
Possible Projects/Activities –
Support of MD Junior – Current Status
In view of Shaun Verma’s planned trip to Honduras being delayed
until the first part of 2014, it was agreed that this project would be
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removed from the agenda at this time and would be considered at a
later date.
North Fulton Community Charities – Ways to Work Together
It was reported that Teri and Wayne had met with Vonda Malbrough
and Eden Purdy of NFCC in order to identify specific ways in which
Better Together could provide support with respect to their
programs. Teri recommended that as an initial effort our group focus
on the collection of notebook paper. It was suggested that this could
be accomplished by sending communications to residents in various
subdivisions and identifying a central collection location for the
paper products. Also, a City news release publicizing the program
would be considered.
Milton Grows Green – Adopt-A-Road Program
It was recommended that Better Together continue consideration of
adopting a road in Milton in order to participate in this program.
One road possibility recommended for consideration was Dinsmore
Road, previously adopted by Patti Silva. Barbara Peck will be
coordinating with Cindy Eade on this program.
Milton Senior Center
Sharon stated that the new Milton Senior Center was in need of
several items as it begins operations at Community of Christ Church
on Francis Road. Wayne stated that he would distribute the
“supplies needed list” to the group and request that they contribute
to the extent possible. We also discussed other ways in which our
Better Together group might contribute to the Senior Center.
Possibilities included having several of the youth in our group
involved in music perform for the Senior citizens.
Milton Love Project
Amanda recommended that the work of the MLP be extended to
include the Communiteen group. Ansley, one of the founders of
Communiteen, was in favor of this recommendation.
It Takes a Village – Milton Style – Event on July 2
Amanda informed the group that in view of the recent suicide tragedies at
Milton High School, a group had been formed for the purpose of bringing
the community together to identify ways in which to address this very
serious issue. This group, “It Takes a Village – Milton Style”, will be
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having its first meeting on Tuesday, July 2 at the Alpharetta Government
Center. Several very informed and experienced speakers would be
participating. The event’s primary presenter will be John Trautwein.
Open Discussion
Next Meeting – Bethwell Community Center – July 15, 2013