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BETTER TOGETHER
Action Agenda
August 8, 2016
Updates from the Meeting are Posted in Red
Meeting Attendees – Welcome to Members and Guests
Wayne Boston Pat Miller
Lisa Ethridge Michelle Miralles
Debra Jones Richard Owens
Sharon Lockwood Diane Stewart
Eveline Matthaeus Jason Trainer
Marisa Meisters Leslie Watson
Bob Meyers Cailen Wells
Events and Activities –
Milton Literary Group -
o Group for all writers, aspiring writers and readers
o Meets on second Sunday of each month at Milton Library
Reported that recent meetings of the Milton Literary Group continue to
focus on planning for the 2016 literary festival.
Milton Literary Festival –
o November 11 and 12, 2016
o Current Status
Planning is well underway for the festival; the venue is set, the authors
and poets have been confirmed; and the various panels, sessions and
other activities are being finalized. In addition, there is a very active
website that is continuously being updated.
Adopt-a-Road Clean-up on July 23
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Reported that eight of our Better Together members participated in the
Thompson road clean-up. Our Better Together group is committed to clean
up its portion of this road quarterly.
Business Connection Events in 2016 –
Countryside Pet Estates – April 30
Two additional events in 2016
It was reported that Better Together sponsored one business connection
event in early 2016 at Countryside Pet Estates. Tentative plans are to
consider hosting two additional events prior to year end.
Update on Village Volunteers – Diane Stewart
Diane Stewart, organizer and leader of the Village Volunteers, reported
that things are going well with this group. The Village Volunteers was
formed in October 2015 in order to provide special programming for young
adults who have special needs. Currently, the group meets on Monday of
each week in a two-hour session.
Monthly Mailings to New Residents
It was reported that Pat Miller is coordinating our monthly mailings to new
residents. Generally, approximately 60 mailings are completed each month
to those who have purchases homes in Milton.
Open Discussion
Program – Lisa Ethridge, Retired Fulton County English Teacher
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute – Emory Continuing Education
UGA Master Gardener Extension Volunteer
Lisa Ethridge, a retired Fulton County English teacher, was our special
speaker for the evening. She now teaches classes at the Emory Continuing
Education center for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Lisa told the
group that these classes are generally provided to seniors in a variety of
subjects. The classes are very reasonably priced and normally are taught
over a two-month period. The teachers are all volunteers.
In addition, Lisa also is a Master Gardener through the University of
Georgia’s Extension Service. Lisa said that there are many ways in which
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Master Gardeners can volunteer in their communities to assist with
beautification efforts.
Next Meeting – September 12 – Bethwell Community Center