[Communications] Checking-in with all Presenters for CCGA Spring Conference

[Lorraine Kells]

Thank you Zach. This is what we' re looking for to measure our response.
We want to reflect what guidelines and policies strongly support our
decision which will be forthcoming.

Regards,
Lorraine

On Thu, Mar 12, 2020, 12:16 AM Grant, Zachary Bell <zgrant2 at illinois.edu>
wrote:

> I will have to review our University of Illinois Extension policy as we
> just received guidance from campus on the matter.  The situation is rapidly
> changing, with Extension participation in larger events being cancelled in
> some cases.
>
> I personally would cancel or postpone the event as this is the guidance
> most groups holding large events are following. The NBA is postponing its
> season and the NCAA basketball tournament is going to be played without
> fans present for the first time in tournament history. These are
> unprecedented actions. This conference definitely attracts members of at
> risk groups so that is something to consider. I am sure this is a difficult
> decision for the planning committee.
>
> I will be in touch soon after I review our guidance.
>
> Best,
>
> Zack
>
> > On Mar 11, 2020, at 2:50 PM, Lorraine Kells <lxkells at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > 
> > Hello all,
> >
> > We are just 10 days out from our annual spring conference, and you
> should be receiving our conference update and newsletter later today.
> >
> > In it you will see that we state,"We care deeply about the health and
> well‑being of our attendees, presenters, exhibitors, support team, and
> community. CCGA is closely monitoring the evolving situation regarding the
> novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and at this time (today), we plan to move
> forward with the 8th Annual Conference as planned."
> >
> > We plan to have hand sanitizer of the correct alcohol content in every
> classroom and alcohol wipes where best placed. Now we need to know what
> concerns or comments you'd like to express at this point....about any part
> of the conference, but especially if you are still all in.
> >
> > Warmest regards,
> > Lorraine Kells and Gina Jamison, Co-chairs, Education Committee
> > Chicago Community Gardeners Association
>
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