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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BT - 06-15-2015 BETTER TOGETHER Action Agenda June 15, 2015 Updates from the Meeting are Posted in Red Meeting Attendees – Listing of those Present and Guests Kent Alexander Hope Peaks Ashley Blencoe Barbara Peck Wayne Boston Ken Wolfe Sharon Lockwood Nancilee Wolfe Mary Mayer Jan Williamson Hal Morrison Events and Activities (Past) –  Milton Senior Center – Ribbon Cutting – June 10 It was reported that the new Milton Senior Center is now open and it had a ribbon cutting on June 10 which was attended by the Mayor, several City Council members and two members of the Fulton County Commission, Bob Ellis and Lis Hausmann. Some 75 people were in attendance at the event.  Milton Literary Group – June 14 Meeting It was reported that the Milton Literary Group had its monthly meeting at the Bethwell Community Center on June 14. Jameson Gregg, a local author, was the special guest speaker. Jameson spoke on the writer’s learning curve, publishing and marketing. Afterwards, Jameson had copies of his most recent book, Luck Be A Chicken, for sale and signing. Events and Activities (Future) –  Milton Literary Group – Future Activities 2 It was reported that the Milton Literary Group will meet monthly on the second Sunday of each month at the Bethwell Community Center. These meetings will begin at 4:00 pm.  Better Together Meeting – June 23 at 7:00 PM – Dillon Forge Arrangements have been made for our Better Together group to meet at the shop of Michael Dillon on Tuesday, June 23. Michael is a well- known artist who has placed metal sculpture works in several cities in the United States, including Charlotte and Nashville. He is currently working on a piece, Victory, which will be placed in the new Bell Memorial Park. Michael will be explaining his processes involving working with metal and will answer questions from our group.  Crabapple Community Association – 4th of July Parade Our Better Together group will again be participating in the annual 4th of July parade. All are reminded to wear their Better Together shirts and meet at the Broadwell Pavilion at 9:30 AM.  Better Together Meeting – July 13 at 6:30 PM – Broadwell Pavilion Nancilee reported that plans are to hold a cookout for our July 13 Better Together meeting. The hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Attendees will be given the opportunity to sign-up to bring side items. Business Connection Events –  Cheeses & Mary, Hello Lovely, Blencoe & Co. and Milton Pilates Our next business connection event is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, and will be held at Cheeses & Mary, Hello Lovely, Blencoe & Co. and Milton Pilates. The event is tentatively scheduled to be held from 2 pm to 5 pm.  Wilbur & Rudy’s Farmtable It was reported that discussions are underway with the folks at Wilbur & Rudy’s Farmtable to hold one of our business connection events. Open Discussion Special Guests –  Mary Mayer – Cheeses & Mary  Barbara Mahoney – Hello Lovely  Ashley Blencoe – Blencoe & Co. 3 Mary Mayer (Cheeses & Mary) and Ashley Blencoe (Blencoe & Co.) were our special guests at the meeting and each made comments concerning their business. Barbara Mahoney (Hello Lovely) was out of town and unable to attend. Blencoe & Co. – Ashley explained that she graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in photojournalism. After working for others for several years, she decided to open her own studio some 12 years ago. She specializes in wedding and family photography. Cheeses & Mary – Mary explained that she worked in New York for a number of years prior to moving to Milton. She has always had a passion for good food and cheese. In her shop, she concentrates on carrying great quality cheese and honey products that she has personally sampled and approved.