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BETTER TOGETHER
Action Agenda
May 4, 2015
Updates from the Meeting are Posted in Red
Meeting Attendees – Listing of those Present and Guests
Freeda Bush Hope Peaks
Gary Bush Courtney Spriggs
Maureen Campbell Jan Williamson
Sharon Lockwood Ken Wolfe
Lisa McGrath Nancilee Wolfe
Hal Morrison
Events and Activities (Past) –
Shoebox Project for United Way
It was reported that approximately $100 worth of items were collected
and provided to Georgia’s Own Credit Union, one of the drop-off points
for the project.
Relay for Life on May 1
Wayne, Sharon and Peyton participated in the Relay for Life
representing Better Together. Several hundred were in attendance for
the event held at old Milton High School.
Milton Jubilee on May 2
Milton’s First Hometown Jubilee held on Saturday, May 2, was a huge
success. Some 15 restaurants and vendors participated in the event
which was held from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The Chuck Nation Band
provided the entertainment for all.
Events and Activities (Future) –
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Adopt-a-Road Clean-up – Saturday May 9 – 9:00 AM
The group was reminded that the next road clean-up will be held on
Saturday, May 9, at 9:00 am. All who can participate were urged to be at
the Thompson Road site.
Milton Literary Group – Current Status
Nancilee commented on the recent trip that several took (Nancilee
Wolfe, Wayne Boston, Angela Thompson and Courtney Spriggs) to
Dahlonega to visit with Ken Smoke and Carol Malcolm. Ken and Carol
are two of the key individuals who coordinate the Dahlonega Book
Festival each year. The primary reason for the trip was to learn the “ins
and outs” of how to plan and arrange a successful book festival.
It was reported that the next meeting of The Milton Literary Group will
be Sunday, June 14, at the Bethwell Community Center. Jamerson
Gregg, an author from Dahlonega, will be the special guest speaker.
Institute for Advanced Medical Research – Three Programs
Alzheimer’s Presentation – May 19 – City Hall – 10 to 12 noon
Drug Issues in the Community – Summer 2015
PTSD – Veterans – Fall 2015
Plans are in place and news releases have been distributed for the
Alzheimer’s Symposium to take place on May 19. As with the
Alzheimer’s event earlier this year, Better Together will be partnering
with Senior Services North Fulton and the Rotary Club of Milton-
Windward.
The two other events, Drug Issues and PTSD, are tentatively planned for
later on in 2015.
Open Discussion
Sharon Lockwood reported that certain California Pizza locations in the
Atlanta area would be donating a portion of their proceeds from sales (May
12 – May 14) to Senior Services North Fulton.
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Presentation – Courtney Spriggs – Community Outreach Coordinator
Courtney discussed several of the activities that she coordinates for the
City. These include:
The Milton Market which begins May 23 and, except for July 4, runs
through August 1.
Flicks and Food Trucks – Movies will be shown at Friendship Park on
June 6, July 11 and August 1.
Crabapple Fest – This year’s event will be held on Saturday, October
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May 18 Meeting – Megan Hill – A Stronger Workplace