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BETTER TOGETHER
Action Agenda
September 23, 2013
Updates from Meeting are Posted in Red
Meeting Attendees – Listing of those Present and Guests
Wayne Boston Amanda Quintana
Omie Jain Karen Stanley
Michelle Miralles Maddy Stanley
Hope Peaks Angela Thompson
Barbara Peck Nancilee Wolfe
Events and Activities (Past) –
Adopt-a-Road Program – Saturday, September 21
Barbara reported that Better Together’s first clean-up was a success.
A sign(s) recognizing our group will be placed on the road shortly.
We are committed to complete three additional clean-ups within the
next year. A suggested date for our next clean-up will be determined
by Barbara and recommended to the group.
Milton Senior Center – Continue to Support
It was reported that the Senior Center continues to need supplies for
use by the seniors. Needed items for the center include fabric,
thread, buttons and painting supplies. Several horseshoes that had
been painted and decorated by the seniors were on display for
viewing by our group. It was reported that we had collected and
provided approximately 200 horseshoes to the center.
Events and Activities (Future) –
Update on New Milton Library – September 26 at 7:00 pm
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It was reported that an additional news release would be distributed
by the City publicizing the library event. After the meeting, dessert
and drinks will be available for all the attendees.
o Book Donations
o Dessert/Coffee Sign-Up
High School Football Game – Cambridge on September 27
It was reported that Wayne and Teri would be handing out materials
at the game publicizing the Crabapple Fest.
Representative Jan Jones to speak – Scheduled Date is Thursday,
October 24 at 7:00 pm at City Hall
Wayne reported that he is working with the office of Representative
Jones in order to prepare a press release publicizing this event.
Milton’s Mayor and the members of the City Council have been
invited to attend the event.
Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann – January Timeframe
Wayne is working with the office of Commissioner Hausmann to
determine a date for this Living Room Conversation. It will probably
be held at the Bethwell Community Center.
Possible Projects/Activities –
It Takes a Village – Teen Anxiety on October 1
It was reported that the third meeting of this group would be held at
the Alpharetta Government Center from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm and
would feature Dr. Damond Logsden as guest speaker.
Crabapple Fest – Saturday, October 5
It was reported that volunteers are still needed on October 4 and 5 for
the Crabapple Fest.
Milton Grows Green – Rivers Alive – Saturday, October 19
Barbara will coordinate this activity for the Better Together group.
We will meet on October 19 and then will be given our clean-up
assignments.
North Fulton Community Charities – Coat Drive
Teri will be coordinating this activity for the Better Together group.
A suggestion was made that we should coordinate with the various
schools when we begin the coat drive.
Community of Christ Church – November 3 – Pet Blessing
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It was reported through Tass Welch, Associate Minister at
Community of Christ Church, that a Pet Blessing Day would be held
at the church during the afternoon on November 3. In addition,
funds would also be raised to support Daffy’s Soup Kitchen for Pets.
Angela Thompson – Special Events and Projects Manager – Milton
Angela discussed the programs and activities that she coordinates for the
City of Milton. Among other activities, the Christmas Tree Lighting , the
Mayor’s Race, summer movie events, Memorial Day Ceremony, Milton
Round-up and Crabapple Fest are programs coordinated under her
direction.
Next Meeting – Bethwell Community Center – October 7, 2013