From lxkells at gmail.com  Thu Sep  5 12:30:54 2024
From: lxkells at gmail.com (Lorraine Kells)
Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2024 12:30:54 -0500
Subject: [Advocacy-outreach] Fwd: Welcome to CCGA
In-Reply-To: <322916708.203084.1725554063771@connect.xfinity.com>
References: <CAGJ6Jj94e4AXjws7EJh-Uyb94a3QNPMLRmGtE9YTAStH-+_47w@mail.gmail.com>
 <322916708.203084.1725554063771@connect.xfinity.com>
Message-ID: <CAGJ6Jj-jTrCBpoJLym5=c8oPdqABFfP4WNQ7QVwW58jjAd=vSw@mail.gmail.com>

I'm forwarding this email from someone who was not able to reach Advocacy
and Outreach because the email on our website is incorrect. It's missing
the s on gardens.  Please correct this.
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Sharon Stolz <srstolz at comcast.net>
Date: Thu, Sep 5, 2024 at 11:34?AM
Subject: Re: Welcome to CCGA
To: Lorraine Kells <lxkells at gmail.com>


Hi Lorraine,

Thank you for this e-mail. I did try to message the Advocacy and
Outreach team, but kept receiving a message that
advocacy-outreach at chicagocommunitygarden.org
<advocacy-outreach at chicagocommunitygardens.org>
was not a working e-mail address. I copied the contact information this
from your website-have I made an error here?

Thank you again,
Sharon

On 09/01/2024 10:12 AM CDT Lorraine Kells <lxkells at gmail.com> wrote:


Hello Sharon,

We're reaching out to new subscribers in 2024 to say we're glad you joined
CCGA. We are meeting often on zoom and occasionally in person as the
weather softens, and you are welcome to join in any meeting. Our meetings
are scheduled for the third Tuesday of each month 6 - 7:30 pm, so just
email us if you would like the link to attend.

Now that you're one of us, perhaps you'd consider joining one of our
working groups. CCGA is an all volunteer organization helping community
gardeners all over the city of Chicago. You can find the five working
groups listed on our website under "Who We Are".

Please check out our website for the  other events or gatherings as well.
We count on your participation; it's critically important to us, even
necessary as we help gardeners find connection, find seeds, find soil and
other resources. We announced the launch of the CCGA Community Gardening
Forum well over a year ago, so, if you haven't already joined or have
questions about how to start seeds, where to find a plot in a garden or a
brilliant idea to share, that is what the forum is all about
http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/2020/04/21/new-community-gardening-forum/
 It's
interesting to see what perplexes gardeners.  What's nibbling on my plants?
Does anyone want liriope? It's open to all gardeners in and around Chicago
and was created by CCGA as a safe space to share questions, knowledge,
ideas and have discussions. You can see our guidelines and sign up.

As a CCGA subscriber you will be receiving our Newsletters. We know that
you'll be welcome by the entire CCGA community of gardeners and not just
the Communications Team. Meanwhile let us know if you need anything else
from CCGA. Although we haven't put out a Newsletter recently, we hope to
have a summer one.

Best
Communications Team
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From lxkells at gmail.com  Thu Sep  5 12:33:26 2024
From: lxkells at gmail.com (Lorraine Kells)
Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2024 12:33:26 -0500
Subject: [Advocacy-outreach] Welcome to CCGA
In-Reply-To: <322916708.203084.1725554063771@connect.xfinity.com>
References: <CAGJ6Jj94e4AXjws7EJh-Uyb94a3QNPMLRmGtE9YTAStH-+_47w@mail.gmail.com>
 <322916708.203084.1725554063771@connect.xfinity.com>
Message-ID: <CAGJ6Jj-YpYV+RBSE6PWPq=yX1YsjjEJh_XZorCB3gSv+J_OMAA@mail.gmail.com>

Sharon,

You have inadvertently come upon an error on our website, so we are very
grateful to you for finding this error.  I've copied the correct email for
you.  Apparently the email omitted the s of gardens.  You should be able to
reach May Toy who is acting chair of the committee, and we will have the
website correction made ASAP.

In gratitude
Lorraine

On Thu, Sep 5, 2024 at 11:34?AM Sharon Stolz <srstolz at comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi Lorraine,
>
> Thank you for this e-mail. I did try to message the Advocacy and
> Outreach team, but kept receiving a message that
> advocacy-outreach at chicagocommunitygarden.org
> <advocacy-outreach at chicagocommunitygardens.org>
> was not a working e-mail address. I copied the contact information this
> from your website-have I made an error here?
>
> Thank you again,
> Sharon
>
> On 09/01/2024 10:12 AM CDT Lorraine Kells <lxkells at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Hello Sharon,
>
> We're reaching out to new subscribers in 2024 to say we're glad you joined
> CCGA. We are meeting often on zoom and occasionally in person as the
> weather softens, and you are welcome to join in any meeting. Our meetings
> are scheduled for the third Tuesday of each month 6 - 7:30 pm, so just
> email us if you would like the link to attend.
>
> Now that you're one of us, perhaps you'd consider joining one of our
> working groups. CCGA is an all volunteer organization helping community
> gardeners all over the city of Chicago. You can find the five working
> groups listed on our website under "Who We Are".
>
> Please check out our website for the  other events or gatherings as well.
> We count on your participation; it's critically important to us, even
> necessary as we help gardeners find connection, find seeds, find soil and
> other resources. We announced the launch of the CCGA Community Gardening
> Forum well over a year ago, so, if you haven't already joined or have
> questions about how to start seeds, where to find a plot in a garden or a
> brilliant idea to share, that is what the forum is all about
> http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/2020/04/21/new-community-gardening-forum/  It's
> interesting to see what perplexes gardeners.  What's nibbling on my plants?
> Does anyone want liriope? It's open to all gardeners in and around Chicago
> and was created by CCGA as a safe space to share questions, knowledge,
> ideas and have discussions. You can see our guidelines and sign up.
>
> As a CCGA subscriber you will be receiving our Newsletters. We know that
> you'll be welcome by the entire CCGA community of gardeners and not just
> the Communications Team. Meanwhile let us know if you need anything else
> from CCGA. Although we haven't put out a Newsletter recently, we hope to
> have a summer one.
>
> Best
> Communications Team
>
>
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From lxkells at gmail.com  Thu Sep  5 14:19:53 2024
From: lxkells at gmail.com (Lorraine Kells)
Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2024 14:19:53 -0500
Subject: [Advocacy-outreach] Video of Celebration of Life for Julie Samuels
Message-ID: <CAGJ6Jj8fb=Z+FTz0EOHrBVa5=swL+60Yz5EYbr0v_jtGrw-J-A@mail.gmail.com>

Hello,

Julie's son Noah shared with us the video of the celebration of Julie's
Life.  I use Life because it was a large one.

It is an mp4 file, so you will need a video player on your computer.  You
can ask someone else, Amy, JW, or May Toy how to play this if you don't
know how.

There were well over two dozen speakers who gave testimony to the grace,
selflessness, and truth that Julie gave us with her friendship, as an
organizer, her propensity to propagate, oh, just watch the video. It's an
hour long, so if you can't make the time now, you can forward to 4:09 when
Angela Taylor talks about the BUGS program and that "Lady bug", Gina
Jamison, and Robert Hart follow. May Toy is the last speaker, so please
listen to that at the end.

Perhaps we can share this at our Sept 17 meeting with just a cut to the
CCGA speakers and May at the end.  Julie's life is tied to all of us.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xc8T8uX2mIbfZO2yqlUemHzzRco8YKPg/view?usp=sharing
Our deepest thanks to Rachel Samuels and Ty Smith,  Aaron Samuels (Veneta),
and Noah.

Lorraine
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From lxkells at gmail.com  Thu Sep 12 12:05:40 2024
From: lxkells at gmail.com (Lorraine Kells)
Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:05:40 -0500
Subject: [Advocacy-outreach] Fwd: [Communications] Upcoming Zoom
 Presentations: Learn How to Apply for the GreenLatinos USDA Grant!
In-Reply-To: <CAH8qedaQTt6DtjYtLdv4hnZc0tC__1Z=LYp2eSLq=5vLonnFBg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAH8qedaQTt6DtjYtLdv4hnZc0tC__1Z=LYp2eSLq=5vLonnFBg@mail.gmail.com>
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---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Lucy Contreras via Communications <
communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org>
Date: Thu, Sep 12, 2024, 11:36?AM
Subject: [Communications] Upcoming Zoom Presentations: Learn How to Apply
for the GreenLatinos USDA Grant!
To:


Dear Community Partners,

We are excited to offer two upcoming Zoom presentations designed to support
your organization in applying for the the "Trees in Your Community Grant".
These sessions will provide helpful insights on project budgets, bridge
funding, and navigating the application process. Additionally, we encourage
you to visit our website
<https://www.greenlatinos.org/request-for-proposals-trees-in-your-community-grant-for-community-based-organizations/>,
which has tutorials on mapping and other resources to assist you throughout
the process.

Here are the details for the sessions:

*Project Budgets & Bridge Funding*
Friday, September 13?2:00 ? 3:00pm EST
Join Zoom Meeting
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://greenlatinos-org.zoom.us/j/85011431890?pwd%3DbC2AEpOqV6iODKacpSVITKKwbt0pU9.1&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1726327604616179&usg=AOvVaw3AR_P_E9GMs0FzaPelklFV>
ID: 85011431890
Passcode: 150257
View conference de
Hide conference details
?(US) +1 309-205-3325? <+13092053325,,85011431890#>
Passcode: 150257


*GreenLatinos USDA IRA UCF RFP: Navigating the Application Process*
Monday, September 16?2:00 ? 3:00pm EST
Join Zoom Meeting
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://greenlatinos-org.zoom.us/j/88959387268?pwd%3DbbAkGyGck1Ac0Olz7bK86tHGebWmOx.1&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1726327605801776&usg=AOvVaw27Bsrxh02mtohJSzG00fhe>
ID: 88959387268
Passcode: 268670
View conference details
?(US) +1 564-217-2000? <+15642172000,,88959387268#>
Passcode: 268670

We encourage you to share this information with your networks and hope to
see some of you on the calls!

Saludos,

-- 
[image: This is Lucy Contreras's card. Their email is
lucycontreras at greenlatinos.org.]
<https://hihello.me/p/224789c9-f41d-4464-b942-81f1ebf11ccd?referer=email_signature>
-- 
Communications mailing list
Communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org
http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/mailman/listinfo/communications_chicagocommunitygardens.org
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From james.wesley.glass at gmail.com  Sat Sep 14 10:58:05 2024
From: james.wesley.glass at gmail.com (JW Glass)
Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2024 10:58:05 -0500
Subject: [Advocacy-outreach] From CCGA - Reminder - Tuesday September 17 at
 6PM, In-Person Meeting
Message-ID: <CAEoMsoch7qH0z=uJ360zeD0c0BWgOh=KePmCnaNnn8hR14HSuw@mail.gmail.com>

Hello All,

This is a reminder that the next CCGA coordinating meeting is NEXT TUESDAY
September 17 at 6pm. This is our normal monthly meeting for September.

This will be an in-person meeting at The Hatchery, 135 N. Kedzie Ave.

On the agenda is a discussion of a lasting tribute to Julie Samuels who
passed away recently.  Feel free to bring a snack to share since we will be
together in person.

The meeting will start at 6pm sharp. A draft agenda is attached. 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  Sun Sep 15 17:30:29 2024
From: lxkells at gmail.com (Lorraine Kells)
Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2024 17:30:29 -0500
Subject: [Advocacy-outreach] [Education] From CCGA - Reminder - Tuesday
 September 17 at 6PM, In-Person Meeting
In-Reply-To: <CAEoMsoch7qH0z=uJ360zeD0c0BWgOh=KePmCnaNnn8hR14HSuw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAEoMsoch7qH0z=uJ360zeD0c0BWgOh=KePmCnaNnn8hR14HSuw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAGJ6Jj8kytG2HkF9uDmnfzGNqCU2iB3qt6LMqEZajKDOrGiQFg@mail.gmail.com>

JW,

In a phone conversation with you about the meeting reminder and agenda, I
mentioned that Angela would lead the conversation about a lasting tribute
to Julie.  I hope that will be respected.  This will of course  allow
everyone to mention their connection and memories of Julie. However,
Angela can best pull together an ad-hoc committee to follow up on our
discussion during the meeting; she is Chair of Finance and is in the best
position to handle funds needed to create our lasting tribute.

Best,
Lorraine

On Sat, Sep 14, 2024 at 10:58?AM JW Glass via Education <
education at chicagocommunitygardens.org> wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> This is a reminder that the next CCGA coordinating meeting is NEXT TUESDAY
> September 17 at 6pm. This is our normal monthly meeting for September.
>
> This will be an in-person meeting at The Hatchery, 135 N. Kedzie Ave.
>
> On the agenda is a discussion of a lasting tribute to Julie Samuels who
> passed away recently.  Feel free to bring a snack to share since we will be
> together in person.
>
> The meeting will start at 6pm sharp. A draft agenda is attached. 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>
>
> --
> Education mailing list
> Education at chicagocommunitygardens.org
>
> http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/mailman/listinfo/education_chicagocommunitygardens.org
>
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From james.wesley.glass at gmail.com  Tue Sep 17 07:23:27 2024
From: james.wesley.glass at gmail.com (JW Glass)
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:23:27 -0500
Subject: [Advocacy-outreach] From CCGA - In-Person Coordinating Meeting -
 TODAY September 17 at 6PM - at The Hatchery
Message-ID: <CAEoMsoe6pM8oxpRG-DfHMwxhqjJPoiN+D8CWb0+VjxrLtS0iKg@mail.gmail.com>

Hello All,

This is a reminder that the next CCGA coordinating meeting is TODAY,
Tuesday September 17 at 6PM. This is our normal monthly meeting for
September.

This will be an in-person meeting at The Hatchery, 135 N. Kedzie Ave.

On the agenda is a discussion of a lasting tribute to Julie Samuels who
passed away recently.  Feel free to bring a snack to share since we will be
together in person.

The meeting will start at 6pm sharp. A draft agenda is attached. 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


-- 
JW Glass
Chicago, Illinois
312.498.3889  |  james.wesley.glass at gmail.com <jameswesleyglass at gmail.com>
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From aziz at sabinagardens.org  Tue Sep 17 16:48:08 2024
From: aziz at sabinagardens.org (Aziz Evans)
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:48:08 -0500
Subject: [Advocacy-outreach] Stein Learning Gardens at Saint Sabina
Message-ID: <CADba7ukyQf8NCj2n1ibP0UUjE-uu5vNLYuVBpWXpbOZtN6nhgg@mail.gmail.com>

Peace,

I'm Aziz, farmstand and education program manager at Stein Learning
Gardens. I notice the awesome amount of gardens you all promote on your
website. How does our garden get added to your list of gardens?

Blessings,
Aziz
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From lxkells at gmail.com  Thu Sep 19 13:32:25 2024
From: lxkells at gmail.com (Lorraine Kells)
Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:32:25 -0500
Subject: [Advocacy-outreach] Cameron Elementary Needs Help from CCGA
Message-ID: <CAGJ6Jj-1YRVEiafN2ezzQ8_issGH1DaxcYkH1tZUr+Y0Y2fV0w@mail.gmail.com>

Hello Viv and CCGA chairs and teams!!  We received this note on our CCGA
Facebook page from this gal who works at Cameron Elementary, Monticello and
Division -- 1234 N Monticello in Humboldt Park.

They need help with their outdoor space and don't know where to begin.

If you can help, please contact  Vmortiz3 at cps.edu

Thanks,
Communications Team
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From lxkells at gmail.com  Mon Sep 30 15:42:30 2024
From: lxkells at gmail.com (Lorraine Kells)
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:42:30 -0500
Subject: [Advocacy-outreach] Draft of Meeting Notes 9/17
Message-ID: <CAGJ6Jj8OBk2_Gh-=u6s2xRN+2piL3aC2g9kieGzoiDdgKppudQ@mail.gmail.com>

Please find a draft of minutes from our coordinating meeting of 9/17.  It
would be helpful to read through these in advance of our October meeting so
they can be approved and archived.  The minutes are attached as well
along with a summary of remembrances of Julie and a su;mary of ideas for a
remembrance/tribute to Julie.

Thank you,
Lorraine

CCGA Coordinating Committee Meeting Minutes
September 17, 2024 - 6pm at The Hatchery, 135 N Kedzie

*Attending*:  JW Glass, Barb Dennis, Gina Jamison, Mamie Gray, May Toy,
Marsha May Fran Riley, and Lorraine Kells, with guests Nathan from Wood
Street Collective and Emma Pierce, Food System Organizer, First
Presbyterian Church of Chicago
Acceptance of June meeting minutes tabled. Lorraine taking notes, no
timekeeper
Meeting called to order 6:29pm
*Project/Event Updates*

Remembrances of Julie Samuels were shared by those who knew/ worked with
her in advance of calling for ideas for a CCGA tribute for Julie. An ad-hoc
committee with Gina, Angela, Mamie, Cordia, and Mary Fran was established
to work on creating a lasting reminder and worthy tribute to Julie, who was
a force to all of us in CCGA and for every community gardener. Lorraine
reported that the CCGA GoFundMe app has raised money for the general fund
which may be used for Julie?s tribute.

Please see the remembrances and list of ideas attached
7:11pm
May and Lorraine gave an update of the proposed agreement between CCGA and
AUA on the Chicago Urban Agriculture Ordinance. Proposal for a motion was
made. CCGA will enter into an agreement with AUA to do research and
outreach for the development of the Chicago Urban Agriculture Plan (CUAP).
Motion was made by Marsha; seconded by JW. The motion was approved by voice
vote with Barb abstaining.


*Committee ReportsResources and Distribution*
Barb reported that Scott Byron will donate plants and shrubs for a CCGA
Perennial Distribution, Friday, Sept 27.  An email blast went out with the
flyer and details; flyer was posted on FB.

*Advocacy & Outreach* ? Covered in Projects/Event Updates. May has accepted
doing a How to Start a Garden Workshop.

*Education* ? Requested that the $400 in LVMH allocated to Advocacy and
Outreach for a series of demonstrations and training workshops to deal with
rats be transferred to Educations? Legacy Gardner account.  Since we
requested the Advocacy/Outreach grant, we've learned that Lincoln Park
Zoo?s Urban Wildlife Institute rolled out a project meeting with community
gardeners, making recommendations and holding workshops to help community
gardens support biodiversity and reduce negative human-wildlife
interactions, particularly with rats. There has been no request from
gardeners for help with rats. Proposed motion: CCGA agrees to move funds
totaling $400 from Advocacy and Outreach to Education?s Legacy Gardener
account to support the program. Motion was made by Mary Fran; seconded by
May. Motion approved by raised hand, voice vote.
Gina reported that Education will offer flavorful and healthy Fermentation
and Lacto Fermentation Workshops Jeanne Calabrese in the fall or winter or
early spring.

*Communications* ? JW led reported there is a need to build a team of
people to meet, post event flyers and notices submitted to CCGA and put
them on the calendar in a timely manner. We need to put this blurb in the
newsletter.

*Finance* ? No report

Emma Pierce, Food System Organizer, First Presbyterian Church of Chicago
mentioned that there is a 50?x8? growing space greenhouse.  It is passive
solar ventilation without cooling or heating. There was a question whether
this could be considered open to community gardeners on church?s land,
which may be dependent on funding.  Could there be membership?  Gina
recommended the model of Angela?s greenhouse which is available for
rental.  Emma could consider trays; May advised the need for IPM. They will
be in touch.

A reminder, the next meeting is October 15.

8:05 pm A motion to adjourn was made by Marsha and seconded by Gina
A reminder, the next meeting is October 15.
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From dennisb796 at gmail.com  Mon Sep 30 18:03:11 2024
From: dennisb796 at gmail.com (barbara dennis)
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:03:11 -0500
Subject: [Advocacy-outreach] [Resources] Draft of Meeting Notes 9/17
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Barb suggested that Julie Samuels should be listed as founding member of
CCGA on their website or letter head.

On Mon, Sep 30, 2024 at 3:43?PM Lorraine Kells via Resources <
resources at chicagocommunitygardens.org> wrote:

> Please find a draft of minutes from our coordinating meeting of 9/17.  It
> would be helpful to read through these in advance of our October meeting so
> they can be approved and archived.  The minutes are attached as well
> along with a summary of remembrances of Julie and a su;mary of ideas for a
> remembrance/tribute to Julie.
>
> Thank you,
> Lorraine
>
> CCGA Coordinating Committee Meeting Minutes
> September 17, 2024 - 6pm at The Hatchery, 135 N Kedzie
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/135+N+Kedzie?entry=gmail&source=g>
>
> *Attending*:  JW Glass, Barb Dennis, Gina Jamison, Mamie Gray, May Toy,
> Marsha May Fran Riley, and Lorraine Kells, with guests Nathan from Wood
> Street Collective and Emma Pierce, Food System Organizer, First
> Presbyterian Church of Chicago
> Acceptance of June meeting minutes tabled. Lorraine taking notes, no
> timekeeper
> Meeting called to order 6:29pm
> *Project/Event Updates*
>
> Remembrances of Julie Samuels were shared by those who knew/ worked with
> her in advance of calling for ideas for a CCGA tribute for Julie. An ad-hoc
> committee with Gina, Angela, Mamie, Cordia, and Mary Fran was established
> to work on creating a lasting reminder and worthy tribute to Julie, who was
> a force to all of us in CCGA and for every community gardener. Lorraine
> reported that the CCGA GoFundMe app has raised money for the general fund
> which may be used for Julie?s tribute.
>
> Please see the remembrances and list of ideas attached
> 7:11pm
> May and Lorraine gave an update of the proposed agreement between CCGA and
> AUA on the Chicago Urban Agriculture Ordinance. Proposal for a motion was
> made. CCGA will enter into an agreement with AUA to do research and
> outreach for the development of the Chicago Urban Agriculture Plan (CUAP).
> Motion was made by Marsha; seconded by JW. The motion was approved by voice
> vote with Barb abstaining.
>
>
> *Committee ReportsResources and Distribution*
> Barb reported that Scott Byron will donate plants and shrubs for a CCGA
> Perennial Distribution, Friday, Sept 27.  An email blast went out with the
> flyer and details; flyer was posted on FB.
>
> *Advocacy & Outreach* ? Covered in Projects/Event Updates. May has
> accepted doing a How to Start a Garden Workshop.
>
> *Education* ? Requested that the $400 in LVMH allocated to Advocacy and
> Outreach for a series of demonstrations and training workshops to deal with
> rats be transferred to Educations? Legacy Gardner account.  Since we
> requested the Advocacy/Outreach grant, we've learned that Lincoln Park
> Zoo?s Urban Wildlife Institute rolled out a project meeting with community
> gardeners, making recommendations and holding workshops to help community
> gardens support biodiversity and reduce negative human-wildlife
> interactions, particularly with rats. There has been no request from
> gardeners for help with rats. Proposed motion: CCGA agrees to move funds
> totaling $400 from Advocacy and Outreach to Education?s Legacy Gardener
> account to support the program. Motion was made by Mary Fran; seconded by
> May. Motion approved by raised hand, voice vote.
> Gina reported that Education will offer flavorful and healthy Fermentation
> and Lacto Fermentation Workshops Jeanne Calabrese in the fall or winter or
> early spring.
>
> *Communications* ? JW led reported there is a need to build a team of
> people to meet, post event flyers and notices submitted to CCGA and put
> them on the calendar in a timely manner. We need to put this blurb in the
> newsletter.
>
> *Finance* ? No report
>
> Emma Pierce, Food System Organizer, First Presbyterian Church of Chicago
> mentioned that there is a 50?x8? growing space greenhouse.  It is passive
> solar ventilation without cooling or heating. There was a question whether
> this could be considered open to community gardeners on church?s land,
> which may be dependent on funding.  Could there be membership?  Gina
> recommended the model of Angela?s greenhouse which is available for
> rental.  Emma could consider trays; May advised the need for IPM. They will
> be in touch.
>
> A reminder, the next meeting is October 15.
>
> 8:05 pm A motion to adjourn was made by Marsha and seconded by Gina
> A reminder, the next meeting is October 15.
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