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BETTER TOGETHER
Action Agenda
May 18, 2015
Updates from the Meeting are Posted in Red
Meeting Attendees – Listing of those Present and Guests
Kent Alexander Hope Peaks
Wayne Boston Cindy Stack
Tabitha Green Nick Sudano
Megan Hill Ken Wolfe
Sharon Lockwood Nancilee Wolfe
Hal Morrison
Events and Activities (Past) –
Adopt-a-Road – May 9
It was reported that nine members from Better Together participated in
the Thompson Road clean-up activity. Our commitment is to pick up
trash and other debris on our portion of this road at least quarterly.
Barbara Peck coordinated this activity for the group.
Wilbur and Rudy’s Farmtable – May 14
Wayne reported that he attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for
Wilbur and Rudy’s Farmtable on May 14. This new business is located
at the crossroads of Birmingham Highway and Birmingham Road.
Hopefully, this new business will be an excellent candidate for one of
Better Together’s business connection events in 2015.
Community Pet Day – May 17
Better Together participated in the Community Pet Day at Christ
Community Church. This event featured dogs for adoption through
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Ruff Dog Rescue and opportunities for residents to bring their pets for a
special blessing. In addition, several others vendors participated and a
certain amount of the funds raised were donated to Canine Assistants.
Events and Activities (Future) –
Milton Literary Group –
o Next Meeting – June 14 at Bethwell – Jameson Gregg
o Future Meetings – Second Sunday of Each Month
o Literary Festival
It was reported that plans were in place for the June 14 meeting of the
Milton Literary Group which would feature author Jameson Gregg.
With regard to future meetings, plans are to meet monthly on the
second Sunday of each month. Hopefully, the success of the literary
group will lead to the establishment of an annual literary festival in
Milton.
June Better Together Meeting – Date TBD – Dillon Forge
Wayne reported that he is in conversation with Dillon Forge with the
hope of arranging a Better Together meeting at their business during the
month of June.
July 13 Better Together Meeting – Broadwell Pavilion
It was reported that our Better Together group will be having a cookout
for all members and their families at the newly-opened Broadwell
Pavilion on Monday, July 13. We’ll have a main course cooked on the
grill and attendees will have the opportunity to sign up to bring dishes
of their choice.
Drug Issues in the Community – Summer 2015
It was reported that Better Together is continuing to pursue ways in
which to bring an event of this type to the community.
PTSD – Veterans – Fall 2015
It was also reported that work continues with respect to arranging a
PTSD learning event to the veterans in our area.
Institute for Advanced Medical Research – Alzheimer’s Symposium
Sponsored by BT, Senior Services North Fulton and Rotary Club of
Milton-Windward
May 19 – City Hall Chambers – 10 to 12 noon
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It was reported that plans have been finalized for this event which will
occur on Tuesday, May 19. A large crowd is expected to again hear
from Dr. Angelo Sambunaris, Medical Director and Founder of the
Institute for Advanced Medical Research.
Open Discussion
Nancilee reminded the group that the Crabapple Community Association
would again be sponsoring the 4th of July Parade for the Milton
Community. Better Together participated last year and again plans to
participate at this year’s event.
Special Guest – Megan Hill – A Stronger Workplace
Megan Hill, owner and operation of A Stronger Workplace, explained that
the mission of her company is to educate, encourage and motivate
employees to live a heathier lifestyle. This is accomplished through
creating and implementing customized wellness programs. Megan also
told the group about her personal athletic accomplishments. She was a
gymnast and track participant at Auburn University and also participated
in the bobsled for the US Olympic Team. For her bobsledding activities,
she had the opportunity to travel to many interesting places all over the
world.