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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BT - 08-18-2014 BETTER TOGETHER Action Agenda August 18, 2014 Updates from the Meeting are Posted in Red Meeting Attendees – Listing of those Present and Guests Wayne Boston Barbara Peck Lisa McGrath Ken Wolfe Events and Activities (Past) –  North Fulton Community Charities – Back to School Program on August 9 It was reported that Teri, Rosie and Wayne volunteered at the Back to School event on August 9. At this year’s event, over 1,000 children received new backpacks filled with school supplies.  Rotary Club of Milton-Windward – August 11 Wayne reported that he attended the recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Milton-Windward. Mayor Joe Lockwood was the speaker at the meeting. Hopefully, there may be ways in which Better Together and the Rotary Club can partner on projects from time to time. Events and Activities (Future) –  North Fulton Day of Service (October 18) – Meeting on August 19 Wayne reported that he will be attending this meeting in order to learn more about the first North Fulton Day of Service which is scheduled for Saturday, October 18. Wayne will update the Better Together group at the September 8 meeting.  Crabapple Fest – October 4 – Volunteer Opportunities Wayne reported that Volunteers are needed on October 3 and 4 to help with the Crabapple Fest. On October 3, the volunteers will be working from about 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on set-up, etc. 2  Adopt-A-Road Clean-Up – October 25 at 9 am Barbara reported that plans are still in effect to do our quarterly road clean-up beginning at 9:00 am on October 25.  An Evening with Fulton County Commissioner-Elect Bob Ellis – November 6 at City Hall Chambers at 7 pm Better Together is looking forward to hosting our event with Commissioner-Elect Bob Ellis on November 6. A large crowd is expected to attend. Connecting Residents with Businesses –  Rainbeau Orchids – Meeting on August 19 It was reported that a meeting with Rainbeau Orchids will be held on August 19 to discuss an event to occur in the September timeframe.  CJ’s Talk of the Town It was reported that a meeting with CJ Bognar, the owner of CJ’s Talk of the Town, is being scheduled to discuss an event to occur in the October timeframe. Welcoming New Residents Initiative – August Mailings Wayne reported that this month’s mailing of the materials to new home owners is in process. It is expected that there will be approximately 25 mailings. Better Together Topic Survey – Survey Monkey – Current Results It was reported that the topic survey was provided to residents through the City of Milton website and the Better Together website. Twelve responses were received from citizens. A brief summary of the results:  Seven would like a program on keeping Milton rural  Three would like a program on ways to help individuals reach their full potential  Three would like a program on fire safety and self-defense  Three would like a program on steps to reduce your carbon footprint  One added item by a respondent: Would like to see a program on “water safety”. Communiteen Update 3 The group discussed the current status of Communiteen given that its founders, Ansley Braswell and Meredith Johnson, would be entering college this fall. Primary points discussed included:  Recommendation that Communiteen activities should be primarily social in order to concentrate on building friendships at its events.  Wayne reported that Fonda Fralin, a senior at Milton High School, has an interest in helping with the group. Open Discussion North Fulton Community Charities – Teri Harrison will again be working with NFCC in order to identify a family that we can support during the Thanksgiving Holidays. CPR Course – Wayne reported that he recently attended a CPR course conducted by members of the Milton Fire Department. Consideration will be given to perhaps having a similar program at one of our Better Together meetings. Assisted Choice – Wayne reported that Kerri Groen, Director of Community Partners, will be joining us at one of our future meetings to discuss Assisted Choice and how it can assist those seeking information on senior housing and care. Next Meeting – September 8 – Bethwell Community Center