[Communications] [Resources] [Education] CCGA 8TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE - coronavirus discussion

Fri Mar 6 00:19:43 CST 2020

FYI.
Attached is the CPS guidance letter that I got from a friend.

The Park District is also holding their annual Park Advisory Council
Conference on March 21 at Malcolm X.  They are not planning to cancel so
far.

- May

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On Thu, Mar 5, 2020 at 7:50 PM Amy Olson via Resources <
resources at chicagocommunitygardens.org> wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> I can empathize with this individual’s concerns somewhat. My brother and
> his family live in Bothell, Washington and are at the epicenter of the
> outbreak happening there. My niece’s school has been closed for at least
> two weeks and my family is scrambling to rearrange work and are concerned
> for their health. It’s quite disruptive and concerning for them. We don’t
> yet know how our city will be affected by coronavirus. It’s a situation
> that changes by the hour. As of now, the public health officials say the
> risk here remains low.
>
> Personally, I don’t think we should cancel the conference pre-emptively as
> of today due to the local nature of our event. But I do think it’s
> extremely important that we develop a plan for what-if’s and be prepared to
> postpone the conference if the virus starts spreading locally in the
> Chicago community.
>
> I think it’s important that we reach out to Matt at Whitney Young to
> discuss the steps they are taking with the students and keeping the school
> clean.
>
> Last night I forwarded to Gina an email that I received from Kripalu, a
> wellness organization out west. I’ve pasted it below. This is a retreat
> center so they have different concerns, but I think we could develop
> something like this and send it in our next newsletter, post it on Facebook
> and on our website to communicate to attendees and potential attendees that
> we are aware, being mindful and looking out for everyone’s health.
>
> Amy
>
> …..
>
> Dear Guests,
>
> Kripalu is closely monitoring news regarding coronavirus (renamed
> COVID-19). The situation is evolving rapidly with new information available
> daily. At this point, there is no immediate concern on‑site at Kripalu—our
> doors are open and we continue to be a place of refuge for all who seek it.
> We first and foremost care deeply about the health and well‑being of our
> guests, presenters, staff and community, and ask that you read through the
> following.
>
> At this time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and
> related government agencies have said that we can continue with our daily
> routines, and we believe that it’s important to stay vigilant and do what
> we can to provide the best environment at our retreat center so you can
> enjoy your visit with peace of mind.
>
> *What Kripalu is doing:*
>
>    - We’re closely monitoring official guidance from local governmental
>    and health authorities and the World Health Organization in order to
>    support the health and well‑being of our community.
>    - We’re actively monitoring reasons for program and presenter
>    cancellation, as well as guest and presenter feedback.
>    - We are actively encouraging staff to stay home if they present any
>    symptoms.
>    - For our cleaning procedures, which are already very comprehensive,
>    we are taking additional measures as reviewed and approved by our local
>    health department.
>    - For up‑to‑date information on COVID-19 please consider this source
>    <http://smna.kripalunews.org/t/gcH1AAdbaUKwQAJPvJ17GVraBOSoCPSlaaaaBOSoBPGAFYbaa?q=dhhl~257xpb.flp~amp;a=dhhl~257xpb.flp~amp;i=g~amp;u=> as
>    provided by the CDC.
>
> *What you can do for yourself and others:*
>
>    - Kripalu seeks to create safe spaces of healing for our guests. As
>    such, we ask that you please consider rescheduling your visit to Kripalu if
>    you present with any symptoms of the flu, including fever, cough, and
>    shortness of breath, or have been in contact with or have recently traveled
>    to any of the affected countries and/or states and regions
>    <http://smna.kripalunews.org/t/gcH1AAdbaUKwQAJPvJ17GVraBOSoCPSlaaaaBOSoBPGAFYbaa?q=dhhl~257xpb.flp~amp;a=dhhl~257xpb.flp~amp;i=h~amp;u=>
>    .
>    - In addition, if you have a compromised immune system, we are
>    recommending that you choose to stay home.
>    - If you need to cancel due to illness or any of the reasons above, please
>    fill out this form
>    <http://smna.kripalunews.org/t/gcH1AAdbaUKwQAJPvJ17GVraBOSoCPSlaaaaBOSoBPGAFYbaa?q=dhhl~257xpb.flp~amp;a=dhhl~257xpb.flp~amp;i=e~amp;u=> and
>    we will follow up with you as soon as possible. At this time we will credit
>    any accounts or allow stays to be rescheduled if your visit falls between
>    now and mid‑April.
>    - When you do come to Kripalu, it is important that we work together
>    as a community and support one another over the coming weeks. We ask that
>    you bear in mind that someone wearing a protective medical mask is not
>    necessarily sick.
>    - The CDC has also made available a list of suggested prevention tips
>    <http://smna.kripalunews.org/t/gcH1AAdbaUKwQAJPvJ17GVraBOSoCPSlaaaaBOSoBPGAFYbaa?q=dhhl~257xpb.flp~amp;a=dhhl~257xpb.flp~amp;i=i~amp;u=>
>    .
>
> We will continuously evaluate and monitor the situation, and share
> pertinent information with our community as it becomes available. To stay
> up to date about what Kripalu has to say on this matter please visit
> kripalu.org/coronavirus
> <http://smna.kripalunews.org/t/gcH1AAdbaUKwQAJPvJ17GVraBOSoCPSlaaaaBOSoBPGAFYbaa?q=dhhl~257xpb.flp~amp;a=dhhl~257xpb.flp~amp;i=j~amp;u=>
> .
>
> On Mar 5, 2020, at 6:58 PM, Hermitage Street Community garden via
> Communications <communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org> wrote:
>
> Well CCGA 8th annual conference committee members,
>
> Does this individual speak for themselves ALONE or for the LARGER BODY OF
> ATTENDEES in light of the current health challenges?
>
> Something to seriously consider. Whomever responds PLEASE allow others to
> weigh in first on their thoughts and suggestions.
> Cordia
>
> On Thu, Mar 5, 2020, 6:29 PM jale natividad via Education <
> education at chicagocommunitygardens.org> wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I am a long -time attendee of the CCGA conference. I enjoy it and cherish
>> it as a long-time community event.
>>
>> It is with a deep concern and sincerity that I email you to reconsider
>> this event in the wake of the Corona Virus.  I am asking that you cancel
>> the event in order in be part of the solution and be at the forefront of
>> reducing the spread of this deadly disease.
>>
>> I am posting information that I hope does a better job at explaining the
>> situation than I could ever do.
>>
>> NY calling for more testing and how it is a national scandal that we are
>> not testing people
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Wg_OTTzUv8
>>
>> How to delay the virus
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLTyyt_kdNQ
>>
>> *Companies canceling events *
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxmlvkBC-YI
>> She mention that it is fundamentally the right thing to do (cancelling
>> the event)
>>
>> Epidemiologist predicts effect
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDelUkpFm60
>>
>> Dr . John Campbell advocating for social distancing
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN6S7jrAb8Q
>>
>> This morning, the importance of taking levels to mitigate this virus
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgaA909jCYs
>>
>>
>>  I share this with CCGA because this is an event dear to my heart and I
>> always look forward to this event. But today I am asking that you cancel
>> the conference. The inconvenience of canceling is worth it, the
>> inconvenience of canceling is better than the consequence of having people
>> contract this virus and see this virus grow exponentially.
>>
>> Thank you for reading this.
>>
>> JN
>>
>>
>>
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