From james.wesley.glass at gmail.com  Fri Jan 12 07:04:08 2024
From: james.wesley.glass at gmail.com (JW Glass)
Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 07:04:08 -0600
Subject: [Advocacy-outreach] From CCGA - Coordinating Meeting Reminder -
 Next Tuesday January 16 at 6PM
Message-ID: <CAEoMsodaao8LP0RceD-kbNBskCP4g=P0_KpexgdwxFccKeQ4Dg@mail.gmail.com>

Hello All,

This is a reminder that the next CCGA coordinating meeting is NEXT TUESDAY
January 16 at 6pm. This is our normal monthly meeting for January.

This will be a virtual Zoom meeting and the link is below.

You can participate via your computer or just call in to the phone number.
The meeting will start at 6pm sharp.

We are working on an agenda and if you have any specific agenda items to
add or suggest then email that note to
communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org.

As an additional reminder, the 5 CCGA mailing lists are:

resources at chicagocommunitygardens.org

education at chicagocommunitygardens.org

advocacy-outreach at chicagocommunitygardens.org

communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org

finance at chicagocommunitygardens.org

JW Glass

Communications Team Volunteer



CCGA Zoom Room

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82680460687?pwd=YlJjbFdDUjVwMWp4Sm5FbytrUjhiUT09

Meeting ID: 826 8046 0687

Passcode: CCGA

Dial in number:   312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

Meeting ID: 826 8046 0687

Passcode: 412128


-- 
JW Glass
Chicago, Illinois
312.498.3889  |  james.wesley.glass at gmail.com <jameswesleyglass at gmail.com>
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From lxkells at gmail.com  Mon Jan 15 13:24:14 2024
From: lxkells at gmail.com (Lorraine Kells)
Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:24:14 -0600
Subject: [Advocacy-outreach] December Meeting Minutes
Message-ID: <CAGJ6Jj8GYu_b=xGPAygz0T04cU8jfRLg9ZpPtw+BtF9UYgKzmA@mail.gmail.com>

Hello,

Please find the November Meeting Minutes in the text of this email and
attached for filing.

CCGA Coordinating Committee Meeting Minutes

December, 2023 - 6pm on Zoom



*Attending:*  JW Glass, Barb Dennis, Gina Jamison, Mamie Gray, Mary Fran,
LaVerne Morris, Julie Samuels and Lorraine Kells



*Meeting called to order* 6:13pm

*Motion to adopt minutes *of November 11 made my JW*. *Seconded by Barbara
after a brief discussion to clarify them.



*Project/Event Updates* are now given at the top of the meeting as per
draft agenda sent 10/15



*Call for a motion* to accept three proposals as submitted to Resources and
Distributions Committee for use of funds to support community gardeners
which were sent to committee chairs. Mary Fran put forth the idea to get
publicity for these proposals into Block Club Chicago and our Newsletter
and other sources and seek continued funding. *Motion was made by Lorraine:
CCGA will adopt three proposals as submitted to Resources and Distributions
and will create messages and pr releases to publicize these proposals,
document the projects, and seek additional funding to continue the work.
Seconded by Mary Fran *



There is a continued call for the next newsletter, possible Winter
Newsletter?please send topics/articles. Mamie will follow up on contacts to
get recommendations for the intern position for Communications.



There were no other topics/projects to discuss



*Committee Reports*

*Resources and Distribution*? Barb spoke of Resources and Distributions
activity, Dec 2, when over 40 participants attended the annual holiday
garden workshop featuring Hands-on Container workshop by Bridget Schroeder
and Ann Driscoll of the Contained Garden. Juline McClinton gave a holiday
wreath demonstration. Mary Fran noted that Resources also had a Dec 8
donation of DeVroman bulbs, 7 crates in all including tulips, crocus,
daffodils, and iris. After the workshop, Resources saved a couple of crates
for Robin. Also, branches and greenery donated to Resources benefitted the
community in a do it yourself first-come, first-served free handout at New
Horizons. A community group was very appreciative of this, and it worked
out very well.



*Advocacy & Outreach* ? No Report



*Education* ? Gina mentioned that Kuumba Tre Ahm had been awarded a grant
for cover a new water system, landscaping of fruit tree, irrigation, and a
new design for the garden with herb spirals, raised beds for disable
persons. As well a greenhouse expansion by 4?, This was a Community Growers
Grant that NS and AUA had made available.



*Communications* ? JW described some technical work that needs to be done
to adjust the volunteers form, as well as the map.  Mamie and JW will get
together. JW is looking for story ideas, and photos from the CEGA awards +
copy. He mentioned the city composting program copy for our Newsletter.



There was a discussion of fruit tree grafting. JW mentioned a workshop in
spring which is open to the public. Club members bring scion wood.



Gina reported that the Chicago Marathon donated compost. Dr Israel tested 4
cubic yards. This sustainable offering comes from Urban Canopy. They work
out of the Hatchery with a community engagement team.  CCGA should keep in
touch for more community gardens.



LaVerne requested a reminder of the fruit tree workshop for all interested.
JW said it would be posted on our website calendar some time in March.
Midwest Fruit Explorers, mid.fex.org in the organization.



JW requested any ideas, events to be posted, please send along.



*Finance* ? Angela was not available.



A reminder, the next meeting is January 16.

6:57 *Motion to Adjourn* made by Mary Fran; seconded by JW







 With holiday events and travel this is later than usual.  Please read
before our meeting tomorrow .

Regards,
Lorraine
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From james.wesley.glass at gmail.com  Tue Jan 16 08:39:23 2024
From: james.wesley.glass at gmail.com (JW Glass)
Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2024 08:39:23 -0600
Subject: [Advocacy-outreach] From CCGA - Coordinating Meeting - TODAY
 January 16 at 6PM
Message-ID: <CAEoMsoevjpuGFYU0kNX9cWOiFo_Rjj3jwZEPhDswB+j9rtZWSg@mail.gmail.com>

Hello All,

This is a reminder that the next CCGA coordinating meeting is TODAY,
Tuesday January 16 at 6PM. This is our normal monthly meeting for January.

This will be a virtual Zoom meeting and the link is below.

You can participate via your computer or just call in to the phone number.
The meeting will start at 6pm sharp. Last month's meeting minutes are
attached for your review.

We are still working on an agenda and if you have any specific agenda items
to add or suggest then email that note to
communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org.

As an additional reminder, the 5 CCGA mailing lists are:

resources at chicagocommunitygardens.org

education at chicagocommunitygardens.org

advocacy-outreach at chicagocommunitygardens.org

communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org

finance at chicagocommunitygardens.org

JW Glass

Communications Team Volunteer

CCGA Zoom Room

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82680460687?pwd=YlJjbFdDUjVwMWp4Sm5FbytrUjhiUT09

Meeting ID: 826 8046 0687

Passcode: CCGA

Dial in number:   312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

Meeting ID: 826 8046 0687

Passcode: 412128


-- 
JW Glass
Chicago, Illinois
312.498.3889  |  james.wesley.glass at gmail.com <jameswesleyglass at gmail.com>
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From aobrien at igchicago.org  Fri Jan 19 12:42:03 2024
From: aobrien at igchicago.org (Anne O'Brien)
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:42:03 +0000
Subject: [Advocacy-outreach] City of Chicago OIG - Rat Abatement outreach
 materials
Message-ID: <DM6PR09MB51890ED38A5D031DAB8BDA65B4702@DM6PR09MB5189.namprd09.prod.outlook.com>

Good afternoon, and happy new year,

I wanted to thank CCGA again for engaging with the Office of Inspector General last fall on our Rodent Control evaluation project. We would like to share some outreach materials we?ve created seeking further community input ? please feel free to share with your networks or to reach out to us at any time with additional comments. You can find more information about OIG and our role on our website here<https://igchicago.org/>.

Many thanks again and wishing you a happy and healthy 2024.

Sincerely,

Anne O?Brien
(she/her)
Senior Performance Analyst
Office of Inspector General
740 N. Sedgwick, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60654
aobrien at igchicago.org<mailto:aobrien at igchicago.org>
(773) 478-2333

You know your city. Talk to us about making Chicago government better.
(833) TALK-2-IG | talk2ig at igchicago.org<mailto:talk2ig at igchicago.org> | igchicago.org<https://igchicago.org/>

The information contained in this communication may be confidential or subject to a legal privilege. Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof may violate a Federal, state, or local law or may be prohibited by a City of Chicago rule or policy. If you have received this communication in error, please do not read it and notify me immediately by return e-mail. I may ask you to destroy this communication and all copies thereof, including all attachments. Thank you.

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From lxkells at gmail.com  Sat Jan 27 12:31:48 2024
From: lxkells at gmail.com (Lorraine Kells)
Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2024 12:31:48 -0600
Subject: [Advocacy-outreach] Fwd: [Communications] FYI Rush University
 Research Opportunity at Garfield Park Conservatory
In-Reply-To: <CAKP+7cXij=1VDABCHTd-+m45E6a+B-oqmN_tB6jyN8_kv1kobw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <MN0PR12MB61283568525AA3054C8DF7B0E3792@MN0PR12MB6128.namprd12.prod.outlook.com>
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Message-ID: <CAGJ6Jj9s4t3fuH1QwLNk-fcNN2YbBYaq5sWZuQbZH104+dAByQ@mail.gmail.com>

This is an interesting opportunity for all of you in theGarfield Park
working towards and concerned with and working toward environmental justice
and/or social justice.  It will be posted on FB shortly, but you have
enough information in the flyer to share with colleagues.

Best,
Lorraine

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From: Mamie Gray via Communications <
communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org>
Date: Sat, Jan 27, 2024 at 12:13?PM
Subject: [Communications] FYI Rush University Research Opportunity at
Garfield Park Conservatory
To: JW Glass via Communications <communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org>


FYI This announcement was sent to Resources

Dear Chicago Community Gardeners Association,

My name is Emma Sims and I am an occupational therapy student at Rush
University. I am completing my doctoral capstone internship at the Garfield
Park Conservatory Alliance, which includes completing a research project. I
am currently recruiting participants for my study and am passing along the
information to you and your organization (CCGA). Please see attached flier
for study details.

There will be a total of 4 in-person focus groups held at the Garfield Park
Conservatory, with the option to attend any one of the following:

   -

   Saturday February 3, 11:00am-12:00pm
   -

   Wednesday February 7, 5:30pm-6:30pm
   -

   Saturday February 24, 9:00am-10:00am
   -

   Thursday February 29, 5:00pm-6:00pm

All interested in participating can email myself, emma_sims at rush.edu, to
sign up for one of the 4 available focus group sessions. Participants are
also welcome to visit the Conservatory free of charge before or after their
visit (dependent on which date and time is chosen).

Thank you,


Emma Sims

*Emma Sims (she/her)*

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student

Rush University Class of 2024

*Capstone Internship Student, Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance*




*Emma Sims (she/her)*

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student

Rush University Class of 2024

*Capstone Internship Student, Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance*
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