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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BT - 01-09-2018 BETTER TOGETHER Action Agenda January 9, 2018 Updates from the Meeting are Posted in Red Meeting Attendees – Welcome to Members and Guests Susie Aga Peyton Jamison Shanda Agricola Patrick Kielly Emma Aleksandruk Sharon Lockwood Andrea Bannister Betsy Lowery Everette Bannister Caity Lowery Laura Bentley Dakota Martin Wayne Boston Sarah Nerswick Diane Culpepper Barbara Peck Nan Harman-Dempsey Jan Williamson Village Volunteers – Update Jan Williamson provided a brief overview of the Village Volunteer group. She summarized its history and provided information on its current activities. Better Together – 2017 Highlights – • Average attendance at meetings – 25 • Village Volunteer Program • Informative speakers at meetings • Adopt-a-Road continues • Monthly mailings to new residents • Volunteer efforts • Milton Literary Festival Wayne summarized the highlights of the previous year by commenting on the above programs and effort. Better Together – Looking Forward – • Support of Village Volunteers and other ongoing initiatives • Continued focus on informative speakers • Continue to build volunteer base • New initiative with respect to senior population Wayne briefly summarized several of the goals for 2018. Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing Event – January 19 at Cambridge HS It was reported that we will be joining with the Rotary Club of Milton to help pack meals which will be distributed to children in developing countries. This Evening’s Program – Dr. Everette Bannister, Hospital Director, Family Tree Animal Clinic Dr. Bannister gave a very interesting PowerPoint presentation covering, among other things, the following: --His background --The education and training it take to become a veterinarian --Extensive information on what to expect from a veterinarian when having a wellness exam for your pet. Dr. Bannister’s new office is expected to open in April 2018. Next Meeting – February 13 – • Milton City Hall - At Community Place • Todd Williamson, Milton Library – Branch Manager Wayne reported that Todd Williamson, Milton Library Branch Manager, will be joining us as speaker at the next Better Together meeting on Tuesday, February 13.