[Communications] Delivery of trees to WY lHS

[Lorraine Kells]

Kathleen,

This afternoon a statement went out to our entire subscription list, and we
posted it on Facebook as well, but I wanted to take a moment personally to
say that we took in comments from our presenters, from public health
officials, well-wishers and supporters and deemed it our only responsible
action at this time. We may have moved slowly, but today we did the right
thing.  We have notified Whitney Young HS and May Toy that we will not be
able to take delivery of any oak saplings at this time.

Meanwhile be well and stay safe.

Here is the statement as it went out to our subscriber list.In light of the
changing situation around COVID-19, we are postponing our 8th Annual
Conference scheduled for March 21, 2020. We are supporting the guidance of
Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health in doing all we
can to minimize the impact of this virus on our community.

The CCGA Annual Conference has always been a celebration of Spring, a
gathering of the beautiful community of gardeners in Chicago. Hugs are
always plentiful and ideas flow freely. We are so grateful to those who
registered, to the presenters who created an incredible line up of
workshops, to our sponsors, and to our exhibitors and vendors. Please stay
tuned as we reimagine the conference and make plans for a future event.
Even though we won’t be gathering to kick off the gardening season together
next Saturday, know that we are all connected by our passion for planting.

Regards,
Lorraine

On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 12:43 PM Ecklund, Kathleen <EcklundK at mwrd.org>
wrote:

> We can deliver 35.  Are you still having your event?
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> *Kathy Ecklund*
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> *Public Affairs *
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> *Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago*
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> *100 E. Erie*
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> *Chicago, IL 60611*
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> *ecklundk at mwrd.org <ecklundk at mwrd.org>*
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> *312.751.7927*
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> *From:* Lorraine Kells <lxkells at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 11, 2020 3:30 PM
> *To:* Ecklund, Kathleen <EcklundK at mwrd.org>; M Toy <mtoy.usa at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* Delivery of trees to WY lHS
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> Kathleen,
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> Can you give us a window for delivery of 35 trees on the afternoon of
> Friday, March 20th. May lives nearby and can respond to a cell for
> the delivery date; however she will need help moving the tree saplings into
> the greenhouse and it would be helpful to organize that in advance.
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> Thanks,
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> Lorraine
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> On Wed, Mar 11, 2020, 9:52 AM Lorraine Kells <lxkells at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Kathleen,
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> Thank you for continuing to offer the trees. With Corona virus concerns,
> affecting attendance we need to take the number of trees down to 35 but we
> have no way of picking them up at this late date. Can they still be
> delivered by MWRD?
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> Best
>
> Lorraine Kells
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> On Wed, Mar 11, 2020, 9:14 AM Ecklund, Kathleen <EcklundK at mwrd.org> wrote:
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> Hi Julie-
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> Thank you for your invitation but we will be unable to participate in this
> event.  We can send the saplings on 3/20 if you wish; please let me know.
> Thank you.
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>
> Kathy
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> *Kathy Ecklund*
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> *Public Affairs *
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> *Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago*
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> *100 E. Erie*
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> *Chicago, IL 60611*
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> *ecklundk at mwrd.org <ecklundk at mwrd.org>*
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> *312.751.7927*
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> *From:* Julie Samuels <jsamuels1966 at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 10, 2020 9:26 PM
> *To:* Ecklund, Kathleen <EcklundK at mwrd.org>
> *Subject:* Fwd: Completing your registration for the CCGA Conference
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> Hi, Kathy,  , Thank you for your tree donations and the rain barrels and
> also for your patience!
>
> Attached is information for our Exhibitors and Vendors and below are the
> links for completing  your registration and payment:
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> We have two requests .  Because the MWRD is running candidates in this
> year's election we would like you to not incorporate any political
> information in your exhibit.  Also we have read that the biosolids from the
> MWRD are not to be used in organic gardens and therefore not where
> community gardeners are growing food. We would like you to provide that
> information in your exhibit. Finally, you asked if we could waive your  fee
> for having an exhibit.  Unfortunately, as a totally volunteer, unfunded
> organization we need to be able to cover the expenses for holding the event.
> The modest fee we are asking also  includes breakfast and lunch for
> vendors.  So, I'm sorry, but  we can't waive your exhibitor fee.
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>  I hope this is all acceptable because we are eager for gardeners to have
> the trees you will provide and I know they will be excited about a chance
> to win a rain barrel.  We would like to know how and when you will be
> running the competition for the rain barrels in the conference.
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> *Exhibitor payment link and instructions:*
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> Please follow this  link  to pay the exhibitor/vendor fee:
> https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/ccga-8th-annual-conference
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> *And here is how to do it: *
> Click the green Donate button and select $50. You can adjust the tip
> amount (for GoFundMe Charity) by clicking on the arrow to the right of 10%
> and selecting Custom. You can also pay on-site the day of the conference.
> Please let us know if you plan to do that.
>
> Please note that your receipt from your GoFund Me payment will reflect the
> name of our fiscal agent, NeighborSpace.
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> If you have any questions or concerns let me know.   If not....I will see
> you there!
>
> Julie Samuels
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