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BETTER TOGETHER
Agenda
April 21, 2014
Updates from the Meeting are Posted in Red
Meeting Attendees – Listing of those Present and Guests
Kent Alexander Teri Harrison
Wayne Boston Sharon Lockwood
Sharon Branigan Lisa McGrath
Freeda Bush Michelle Miralles
Gary Bush Ken Wolfe
Maureen Campbell Nancilee Wolfe
Events and Activities (Past) –
Nothing Bundt Cakes Event on April 15 –
o Overview of Event
All in all, the consensus seems to be that the event was very
successful. According to the owner of Nothing Bundt Cakes,
purchases at the store essentially doubled for that day. In
addition, 62 names and email addresses were collected which will
be added to the store’s advertising listing. The City will also add
these email addresses to its regular mailing list.
o How could we Improve?
Suggestions discussed included the following –
Shorter worker time slots for Better Together volunteers
when we have events that last as long as the one at
Nothing Bundt Cakes (which was three hours).
Need name tags for Better Together volunteers.
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Pursue acquiring nice shirts and perhaps aprons for
Better Together volunteers.
Connecting Residents with Businesses – Other Opportunities
It was reported that at least two other businesses have expressed an
interest in hosting an event.
Earth Day Festival – Canceled
Because of the inclement weather, the Earth Day Event for 2014 was
canceled.
Events and Activities (Future) –
Milton Sweet Tea Society – April 25 – Pot Luck at Bethwell – Noon
Better Together and the Milton Sweet Tea Society will be hosting a joint
luncheon at Bethwell on April 25. More information will be provided
prior to the event regarding specific details.
Adopt-a-Road Clean-up – April 26 at Thompson Road – 9:00 am
Barbara Peck is coordinating Better Together’s second clean-up for its
adopted road. We will be meeting at the same place as before, the tennis
courts at Scotlandwell Place. We’ll start off the morning with a few
donuts.
Community Pet Day – Christ Community Church – May TBD
It was reported that the Community Pet Day will not take place in May
but would be re-scheduled for later on during the year.
Communiteen – June 2014
Tentative plans are to hold a second Communiteen Activity during the
June 2014 timeframe.
North Fulton Community Charities –
o Back to School Program – August
o Warm Coat Day – October
o Holiday Program – November and December
During 2013, Teri Harrison led Better Together’s efforts with respect to
our participation in the three activities listed above which are directed
by North Fulton Community Charities. It is Better Together’s plan to
continue to support these programs during 2014.
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Welcoming New Residents – April Mailing (42 Home Sales)
It was reported that the April mailing has now been completed for the
“Welcoming of New Residents” to Milton initiative. This program has
been in effect for three months. During this time, some 125 packages have
been mailed to those who have purchased homes in Milton.
Open Discussion
It was brought to the Committee’s attention that Milton High School has a
long-standing tradition that its graduating seniors receive special notes
from family members and friends. Additional information on this “Red
Envelope Program” will be sent to Better Together members within the
next few days.
After conclusion of the meeting, all in attendance pitched-in to collate
approximately 75 mailing packages which will be used to mail to new
residents.
Next Meeting – Bethwell Community Center – May 5, 2014