[Communications] Update and Info for CCGA Newsletter

[Mike Nowak]

Hi, Lorraine,
     I've attached an updated news release for Chicago Excellence in 
Gardening Awards. It indicates that we're in the judging phase for 2019 
right now. While it doesn't give the exact number of wards that were 
represented by entries, I can tell you that the number is 42, up from 33 
last year. We had many more entries than in 2018, which means more 
judges and more judging. We're diving into that this week and we've set 
a mid-August deadline for getting it done.
     It's important to note that we became a 501(c)(3) Illinois 
not-for-profit organization this year, which means that we're hunting 
down groups and businesses who would like to support our activities. 
We're not going to complain if you make that information public.
     It looks as though the awards ceremony will be held at Austin Town 
Hall on October 12. However, Julie Samuels is still working with the 
City to get final approval, so we can't mention that facility by name 
yet. The news release states simply that the ceremony will be held "at a 
Chicago Park District facility."
     Let us know if you need more information.
     Thanks for your help.

Mike



On 7/22/2019 12:29 AM, Lorraine Kells wrote:
> Great, thanks!
>
> On Sun, Jul 21, 2019, 9:33 PM Mike Nowak <mike at mikenowak.net 
> <mailto:mike at mikenowak.net>> wrote:
>
>     Hi, Lorraine,
>         Sorry for the delay. After the show today, Peggy and I talked
>     about sending you some information. We're crafting a new press
>     release and we'll have it to you on Monday, along with other
>     information.
>
>     Mike
>
>
>
>     On 7/21/2019 7:58 PM, Lorraine Kells wrote:
>>     Hello CEGA committee,
>>
>>     CCGA will be sending out its newsletter soon, and we'd like to
>>     include an update on CEGA.  We know you've notified garden
>>     leaders that they passed the initial screening process and will
>>     be contacted by judges.
>>
>>     So can you give us a number?  How many gardens are up for the
>>     award this year? Do you have a panel of judges yet?  Any news
>>     that we can share would be appreciated. We're all excited about
>>     keeping a good thing going.
>>
>>     Regards,
>>     Lorraine Kells
>>     CCGA Communications
>
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