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BETTER TOGETHER
Action Agenda
August 5, 2013
Updates from Meeting are Posted in Red
Meeting Attendees – Listing of those Present and Guests
Wayne Boston Jackie Mason
Kathie Graham Barbara Peck
Sharon Lockwood
Events and Activities (Past) –
Finance for Teenagers – Held on July 18
It was reported that the Finance for Teenagers class was very
successful with approximately 22 teenagers and parents in
attendance.
Cogburn Woods Elementary School – Fence Project
It was reported that this project (painting of a 500-foot steel fence)
was now complete. Better Together participated with the Girl Scouts,
Cub Scouts and the Young Men’s Service League with respect to the
painting. A celebration ice cream party is scheduled at 7:00 pm on
August 5 to celebrate this accomplishment.
Events and Activities (Future) –
North Fulton Community Charities –
o Notebook Paper Drive
It was reported that approximately six boxes of notebook paper
and various supplies had been collected for NFCC with respect
to its Back-To-School Program.
o August 10 Volunteer Event
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It was reported that several members of Better Together would
be volunteering at NFCC for the Back-To-School Program
where some 1,500 students are expected.
Communiteen Event – Saturday, August 24 at Bethwell
It was reported that this event is scheduled to be held from 3:00 pm
to 5:00 pm. Ansley, Meredith and Nancilee are scheduled to meet in
order to finalize plans for this event.
Update on New Milton Library – Scheduled Date is Thursday,
September 26 at 7:00 pm at Bethwell – Councilman Matt Kunz
This Living Room Conversation is confirmed. A news release will be
distributed to the community publicizing this event and requesting
that book donations be brought to the meeting by attendees.
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. A news release will
be distributed to the community inviting all citizens to attend.
Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann – TBD
It is expected that this Living Room Conversation will take place in
the December timeframe and will be held at the Bethwell Community
Center.
Possible Projects/Activities –
Milton Senior Center – Needs
It was reported that the new Milton Senior Center was still in need of
various supplies and volunteers. The Better Together group is
encouraged to help in any way possible.
Milton Grows Green – Adopt-A-Road Program
Barbara reported that Better Together’s application for the Adopt-A-
Road Program had been accepted. Our section will be Thompson
Road beginning at Redd Road and extending to Country Ridge Road.
Our first clean-up is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, September
21.
Rivers Alive Program
Barbara reported that this year’s Rivers Alive Program is scheduled
for Saturday, October 19. It is anticipated that Better Together will
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participate in this annual activity led by the Milton Grows Green
Committee.
Milton High School Football Game – August 30 – Volunteers
It was reported that a couple of volunteers are needed to help
distribute City of Milton materials to those arriving for the Milton
High School’s first football game of 2013. The volunteers will be
needed from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Young Men’s Service League – Kathie Graham and Jackie Mason
Kathie Graham and Jackie Mason, leaders from the Milton Chapter of the
Young Men’s Service League, discussed the activities of the YMSL
organization within the Milton community. During the most recent year, it
served some 18 agencies with its volunteer efforts. Agencies supported
included the City of Milton, the Ronald McDonald House, Meals on
Wheels, Special Equestrians and Study Pals.
Next Meeting – Bethwell Community Center – August 19, 2013