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Action Agenda
July 15, 2013
Updates from Meeting are Posted in Red
Meeting Attendees – Listing of those Present and Guests
Kent Alexander Hope Peaks
Wayne Boston Barbara Peck
Peyton Jamison Amanda Quintana
Sharon Lockwood Nancilee Wolfe
Martha Misko
Martha Misko was welcomed to her first Better Together meeting. We look
forward to having Martha as a part of our group.
Events and Activities (Past) –
It Takes a Village – Milton Style – July 2 Meeting
Amanda reported that the group had a very successful first meeting
with some 100 individuals in attendance. John Trautwein, a parent
who lost his son to suicide, was the keynote speaker. The next
meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, at the Alpharetta
Government center.
All About Developmental Disabilities (AADD) – July 11 Event
Amanda reported that this group held a very successful event at the
Bethwell Community Center. After a great meal of barbeque and the
fixings, the group learned to play bocce ball.
Events and Activities (Future) –
Finance for Teenagers – Thursday, July 18 at 6:00 pm at Bethwell
Peyton reported that all was in order for the event to take place this
Thursday. Several volunteered to provide snacks for the attendees.
Communiteen Event – Saturday, August 24 at Bethwell
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Nancilee reported that Ansley and Meredith would be meeting in
early August in order to finalize plans for this event. Preliminary
plans are to make magnetic hearts.
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 Jan Jones for this event.
Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann – 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 during the November/December
timeframe.
Possible Projects/Activities –
Milton Senior Center – Needs
It was reported that the new Milton Senior Center was in need of
various supplies and also for individuals to teach games.
North Fulton Community Charities –
o Notebook Paper Drive
It was reported that plans are in place for the notebook paper
drive. A City news release will be going out later during the
week publicizing the event.
o August 10 Volunteer Event
It was reported that NFCC was in need of volunteers to assist
with their back-to-school event scheduled to take place on
August 10. A sign-up sheet was passed around so that
individuals could indicate their interest in volunteering for the
event.
Milton Grows Green – Adopt-A-Road Program
It was agreed that our Better Together group would participate in the
program. A section of Thompson Road is available for adoption.
Barbara Peck will follow-up with Cindy Eade with respect to this
selection.
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Open Discussion
Participation by Better Together in the annual “Rivers Alive” waterways
clean-up project was discussed.
Next Meeting – Bethwell Community Center – August 5, 2013
Kathie Graham, Milton’s YMSL representative, will be our guest