[Advocacy-outreach] [Education] Fwd: Join Us as a Vendor at the AGC Institute Symposium!

[kuumba treahm]

Hi Lorraine,

Bummer! That is a scheduled GP Neighborhood Market. I would have been all
in!

Gina

On Mon, Jul 28, 2025 at 12:41 Lorraine Kells via Education <
education at chicagocommunitygardens.org> wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> Just three days ago,  I received an invitation to have CCGA  table an
> event, the Academy for Global Citizenship's Institute Symposium, with t
> his year’s theme of “Growing Together: Planting the Seeds of
> Innovation.”  It offers us an excellent opportunity to engage participants
> in learning more about us and the work we do. We truly need to reach out to
> more young people to join our committees and expand and deepen our work to
> build sustainable communities with our many community gardens .  When we
> build connections with other community leaders and change makers, form
> partnerships, and find opportunities for collaboration, we expand our reach
> .There are so many issues that community gardeners face: clean soil and
> water access, citizen control and access. Some community gardens have been
> bulldozed, more are threatened.
>
> As you read through the detailed invitation, you can see we will need
> people to sign on to time slots. From experience, those of us who have done
> this can tell you, it is exciting to meet new people and you will also
> participate and walk around to other tables. You will meet many like minded
> individuals with shared missions.
>
> We can develop new pamphlets and handouts, perhaps present a demonstration
> - either seed viability or something similarly of value - does Resources
> have any plant material that will be available by September 27th.  People
> are always grateful to have free, small plants. Angela, Gina, please note
> we need to provide our own table.
>
> Please let me hear from you and identify please when you will be
> available, so I can get back to Tony ASAP
>
> Warmly,
> Lorraine
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: Andrea Tomaselli <atomaselli at agcchicago.org>
> Date: Fri, Jul 25, 2025, 3:13 PM
> Subject: Join Us as a Vendor at the AGC Institute Symposium!
> To:
>
>
> Hi there,
>
> We’re excited to invite you to table at the first ever Academy for Global
> Citizenship’s Institute Symposium—a vibrant gathering of educators,
> administrators, and community leaders passionate about innovative,
> sustainable, and equitable education. This year’s theme will be *“Growing
> Together: Planting the Seeds of Innovation.”*
>
> *📅 Event Date:* September 27th, 2025 9am-12:30pm
>
> *📍 Location: *Academy for Global Citizenship, 4942 W 44th St, Chicago,
> IL 60638
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/4942+W+44th+St,+Chicago,+IL+60638?entry=gmail&source=g>
>
> *🎯** Audience: *200 educators, school leaders, and advocates
>
> Why Table at Our Symposium?
>
> ✨ Connect with mission-aligned attendees who value sustainability,
> community partnerships, and hands-on learning.
>
> ✨ Showcase your products, services, or resources to a dedicated audience.
>
> ✨ Support a pioneering school model while growing your network.
>
> Vendor Details:
>
> Table Fee: Complimentary for mission-aligned partners —just bring your
> passion and materials! (table not included)
>
> Includes: engagement opportunities with passionate educators from across
> the city
>
>
> Interested?
>
> Reply to this email by August 4th to secure your spot. We’d love to have
> you! (limited spots available)
>
> Questions? Contact Andrea at atomaselli at agcchicago.org
>
>
> P.S. Learn more about AGC’s work: agcchicago.com <https://agcchicago.org/>
>
>
> Best,
>
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>
> Academy for Global Citizenship
>
> Academia de la Ciudadanía Global
>
> 4942 West 44th Street, Chicago IL 60638
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/4942+West+44th+Street,+Chicago+IL+60638?entry=gmail&source=g>
>
> Andrea Tomaselli
>
> Institute Symposium Coordinator
>
> Coordinadora del Simposio del Instituto
>
> C (708) 912-9458
>
> E atomaselli at agcchicago.org
>
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