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

Fri Mar 6 10:47:17 CST 2020

Thanks May! This is very helpful info. 

> On Mar 6, 2020, at 12:19 AM, M Toy <mtoy.usa at gmail.com> wrote:
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> FYI.  
> Attached is the CPS guidance letter that I got from a friend. 
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> 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.  
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> - May
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> On Thu, Mar 5, 2020 at 7:50 PM Amy Olson via Resources <resources at chicagocommunitygardens.org <mailto:resources at chicagocommunitygardens.org>> wrote:
> Hi everyone,
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Amy
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> …..
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> Dear Guests,
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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=>.
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>> On Mar 5, 2020, at 6:58 PM, Hermitage Street Community garden via Communications <communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org <mailto:communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org>> wrote:
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>> Well CCGA 8th annual conference committee members,
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>> Does this individual speak for themselves ALONE or for the LARGER BODY OF ATTENDEES in light of the current health challenges?
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>> Something to seriously consider. Whomever responds PLEASE allow others to weigh in first on their thoughts and suggestions.
>> Cordia
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>> On Thu, Mar 5, 2020, 6:29 PM jale natividad via Education <education at chicagocommunitygardens.org <mailto:education at chicagocommunitygardens.org>> wrote:
>> Hello, 
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>> I am a long -time attendee of the CCGA conference. I enjoy it and cherish it as a long-time community event. 
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>> 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. 
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>> I am posting information that I hope does a better job at explaining the situation than I could ever do. 
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>> 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 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Wg_OTTzUv8> 
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>> How to delay the virus 
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLTyyt_kdNQ <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLTyyt_kdNQ>  
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>> Companies canceling events 
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxmlvkBC-YI <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxmlvkBC-YI> 
>> She mention that it is fundamentally the right thing to do (cancelling the event) 
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>> Epidemiologist predicts effect 
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDelUkpFm60 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDelUkpFm60> 
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>> Dr . John Campbell advocating for social distancing 
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN6S7jrAb8Q <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN6S7jrAb8Q>  
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>> This morning, the importance of taking levels to mitigate this virus 
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgaA909jCYs <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgaA909jCYs>  
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>>  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.
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>> Thank you for reading this. 
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>> JN
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