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BETTER TOGETHER
Action Agenda
November 17, 2014
Updates from the Meeting are Posted in Red
Meeting Attendees – Listing of those Present and Guests
Wayne Boston Michelle Miralles
Freeda Bush Hope Peaks
Karen Fowler Barbara Peck
Teri Harrison Ken Wolfe
Lisa McGrath Nancilee Wolfe
Events and Activities (Past) –
Town Hall Event with Commissioner-Elect Bob Ellis – November 6
The town hall meeting with Commissioner-Elect Ellis was very
successful with some 22 residents in attendance. Among other things,
Commissioner-Elect Ellis emphasized that he would be fiscally
conservative when it comes to spending the money of the taxpayers.
After his remarks, he responded to a number of questions from the
attendees. He will be sworn into office in January 2015.
Milton’s First Veteran’s Day Ceremony – November 11
Milton’s First Veteran’s Day Ceremony was held in Freedom Park on
November 11 and was attended by some 100 veterans. A highlight of
the program included the display of some 150 wooden “star” signs
painted by school children and senior adults. This effort was led by
Debbie Daviadoff, founder of the Milton Veterans Project. Plans are to
eventually have over 400 of these signs on display for future events
which would represent all the living veterans in Milton.
Free Writer’s Workshop – Bethwell – November 16
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The two-hour workshop was a huge success with some 32 residents in
attendance. Attendees ranged in age from high school students to
senior adults. Given the success of this initial activity, more literary
opportunities of this type will be considered for the future.
Events and Activities (Future) –
Septic System Workshop – November 20 – 7:00 pm at City Hall
Wayne reported that Better Together and the Milton Grows Green
committee would be co-sponsoring the Septic System Workshop on
Thursday, November 20. Better Together is responsible for providing
the coffee, drinks and snack items.
North Fulton Community Charities – Family Sponsorship
(Christmas)
Teri Harrison reported that NFCC has assigned a family to Better
Together under the Family Sponsorship Program. The family has two
young girls and, for the most part, they want clothing items for
Christmas. Based on the guidelines from NFCC, Better Together will
need approximately $250 in donations ($15 to $20 per member) to
purchase the items needed for the family. Teri volunteered to do the
shopping and purchase the items for the family.
Senior Center Wish List – Partnership with Rotary Club of Milton-
Windward
It was reported that Better Together is partnering with the Rotary Club
of Milton-Windward in order to provide needed items (for example,
knitting needles, puzzles and family-friendly DVD’s) for the Milton
Senior Center. Better Together members are asked to bring these items
to the December 8 Christmas gathering. The items will be given to the
Senior Center on December 15.
Better Together Christmas Gathering – December 8 at Bethwell
The annual Better Together Christmas Party will be held at the Bethwell
Community Center on December 8 beginning at 6:00 pm. Lasagna will
be the main food item which will be provided by Nancilee. Other
attendees are being asked to sign-up for side items. At the party, we
will be exchanging “white elephant” gifts.
Pancake Breakfast – Fire Station 43 – December 13 – 8:00 to 10:00 am –
Set-up help needed from 7:00 to 8:00 am
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It was reported that the Milton fireman will be holding a community-
wide pancake breakfast on December 13. In order to help with set-up,
three or four Better Together members are needed at the fire station
between 7:00 am and 8:00 am.
Connecting Residents with Businesses –
J3 Academy & Fitness – First Quarter 2015
Plans are to hold a Better Together business connection event with J3
Academy & Fitness during the first quarter of 2015.
Milton Fields – Spring 2015
Plans are to hold our second business connection event with Milton
Fields during the spring of 2015.
Open Discussion
Wayne reported that the first Better Together meeting in 2015 will be on
Tuesday, January 13. Chris Lagerbloom, Milton’s City Manager, will be
joining us for the meeting. It will be held in the Executive Conference
Room at City Hall.
Karen Fowler – Center Assistant – Milton Senior Center
Karen Fowler, Center Assistant, reported on the activities that are available
for the seniors at the Milton Senior Center. These include table games,
exercise sessions, movies and special presentations. For example, Milton
City Councilman Bill Lusk recently led a discussion and answered
questions on activities relating to Milton’s city government.
Next Meeting – December 8 – Bethwell Community Center