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BETTER TOGETHER
Agenda
June 16, 2014
Updates from the Meeting are Posted in Red
Meeting Attendees – Listing of those Present and Guests
Kent Alexander Holden Jamison (one month old)
Don Baker Peyton Jamison
Gabe Baker Sharon Lockwood
Sue Baker Lisa McGrath
Wayne Boston Patti Mctier
Freeda Bush Michelle Miralles
Emma Harrison Barbara Peck
Teri Harrison
Our Better Together Shirts
The Better Together shirts are here and will be given to those in attendance
at the meeting. All receiving shirts are asked to contribute $25 which
covers the cost of the shirts. They are polo-type shirts in black with the
embroidered Better Together logo on the left side. Hopefully, members
will wear these shirts at all Better Together functions beginning with our
event to take place at Robeks Juice on Friday, June 20.
Events and Activities –
Crabapple Community Association – July 4 Parade
Better Together has submitted an application to the CCA in order to
participate in the July 4 Parade to take place in Crabapple. Peyton said
that all participates should gather by 9:30 am at the corner of McFarlin
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and Parkstead Lane near the Braeburn Sales Center. The parade is
scheduled to begin at 10:00 am.
Better Together Meeting on July 14 – Nancilee’s Home
Better Together will have only one meeting in July and it will take place
at the home of Nancilee and Ken Wolfe on Monday, July 14. Attendees
are asked to bring a potluck dinner item. Bar-b-que will be the main
course and will be provided.
Connecting Residents with Businesses –
Robeks Juice –
o June 20 – 4 to 7 PM
o Review Plans/Assignments
A “Final Preparations” summary was reviewed in connection with the
Robeks Juice event scheduled for Friday, June 20, in order to make sure
that all details were in place for the event. All Better Together members
participating in the event were encouraged to wear their Better Together
shirts for the activity.
Other Business Possibilities
It was reported that CJ’s “Talk of the Town” was still being considered
as a possible event in the future for the Better Together “connecting
residents with businesses” initiative.
Welcoming New Residents Initiative – June Mailing
It was reported that approximately 100 home sales occurred in Milton
during the month of May. Mailings to these new homeowners will take
place during the following week. Each mailing consists of a welcoming
letter from Mayor Lockwood, together with a copy of the Milton
Newcomer’s Guide.
Better Together Survey – Review/Comment by Citizens
A list of proposed topics for Community Presentations/Discussions has
been prepared. It was reported that this list will be placed on the Better
Together and City of Milton Facebook sites in order to provide the public
with an opportunity to comment. The results will be used in connection
with planning for future events to be hosted by Better Together.
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Open Discussion
Meeting attendees were reminded of the recent challenges (financial and
family-related) being faced by Maddie Haskins, a young lady who recently
graduated from Cambridge High School and who works at Karate Atlanta.
Maddie is in need of financial help and encouragement as she begins her
college studies at Georgia State University. All Better Together members
were encouraged to consider helping Maddie. Teri reported that over
$10,000 had been raised in order to assist Maddie as she begins college.
Rainbeau Orchids – Don and Sue Baker
Don and Sue Baker, owners of Rainbeau Orchids (RO), were welcomed to
the meeting. Their grandson, Gabe, was also in attendance. Don provided
background on the business of RO. Highlights included:
RO started business in 2006 in Milton.
The majority of sales comes from the wholesale side of the business.
There is a desire to increase retail sales and attempts have been made
through various forms of advertising to accomplish this goal;
however, such sales continue to remain only a very small portion of
the business.
A question and answer period followed Don’s presentation. It was agreed
that discussions would continue with a view toward perhaps Better
Together joining with RO for the purpose of hosting an event in the
September timeframe. This event would be a continuation of Better
Together’s new initiative which has as its purpose to connect residents
with Milton’s businesses.
Next Meeting – July 14 – Home of Nancilee and Ken Wolfe