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Action Agenda
April 11, 2016
Updates from the Meeting are Posted in Red
Meeting Attendees – Welcome to Members and Guests
Susan Boston Pat Miller
Wayne Boston Michelle Miralles
Maureen Campbell Carolyn Morrison
Barry Cohen Hal Morrison
Debra Jones Richard Owens
Sharon Lockwood Juanita Rocca
Eveline Mattaeus Kimberly Snoddy-George
Cythia Mcatee Chris Ward
Marisa Meisters Leslie Watson
Bob Meyers Jan Williamson
Events and Activities –
Adopt-a-Road Quarterly Clean-up – March 26
Reported that several Better Together members participated in the
quarterly road clean-up on Thompson Road. Barbara Peck coordinated
the effort.
Milton Literary Group -
o April 11 – City Hall; Executive Conference Room – 4:00 PM
o Speaker – Holly McClure – Author – Conjuror and other books
o Beginning in June, all meetings to be at Milton Library
Reported that we had a nice attendance for Holly McClure’s
presentation to the MLG on Sunday, April 11. Beginning in June, the
MLG meetings will be at the new Milton Library.
Milton Literary Festival –
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o November 12, 2016
o Current Status
Reported that a meeting of the core planning group was held Sunday,
April 10. Led by the efforts of Kimberly Brock and Rona Simmons, we
already have commitments from over 20 authors to participate. There
will be events on Friday, November 11, and the full festival will be on
Saturday, November 12.
The Village Volunteers – Update
Jan provided an update on the activities of the Village Volunteers. They
are continuing to meet each Monday at Bethwell Community Center for
their activities. This group, led by Diane Stewart, provides structured
programming for those with special needs who have graduated from
high school.
Earth Day – April 23 – Friendship Park – Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed for Earth Day scheduled for Saturday, April 23.
All who are interested in volunteering were asked to let Wayne know of
their availability.
Business Connection Events in 2016 –
Countryside Pet Estates – April 30 – Event Plans
o Time – 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
o Volunteers – Need 5 from Better Together
Wayne reported that Better Together’s first business connection event
for 2016 will be held on Saturday, April 30, at Countryside Pet Estates.
At least five volunteers from our Better Together group are needed for
the event.
Two additional events in 2016
Tentative plans are to host two additional business connection events in
2016; timing to be determined at a later date.
Open Discussion
Bob Meyers announced that a group is being formed for the purpose of
organizing and conducting a “Tour of Homes” in Milton. Plans are to hold
this event in December 2016.
Special Guest – Sgt. Chris Ward – Active Shooter Response
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Sgt. Chris Ward, Milton Police Department, provided a very interesting an
informative PowerPoint presentation on the suggested actions one should
take in the event of an Active Shooter situation. The primary message
related over and over again was to RUN-HIDE-FIGHT. Sgt. Ward
responded to a number of questions after his presentation. The
presentation will be provided via email to all Better Together members.
Next Meeting – May 9 – Bethwell Community Center