[Communications] Short statement on coronavirus for website

[Julie Samuels]

I agree - thanks!

On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 12:48 PM Mamie Gray via Communications <
communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org> wrote:

> Hello Amy! I think your statement conveys the right tone, and is both
> concise and informative. Mamie
>
> On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 12:43 PM Amy Olson via Communications <
> communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi communications team, Gina, Cordia and Angela,
>>
>> Here’s a draft of a short statement we could use as our ‘official’
>> response in case anyone asks about the status of the conference. I
>> pulled the info from the CPS pdf that May sent last night. We could include
>> this on the conference web page.
>>
>> We care deeply about the health and well‑being of our attendees,
>> presenters, support team, exhibitors, and community. CCGA is closely
>> monitoring the evolving situation regarding coronavirus (COVID-19). At this
>> time, we plan to move forward with the 8th Annual Conference as planned. We
>> are in communication with our event host, Whitney Young Magnet High School,
>> and will continue to follow the official guidance from the Chicago
>> Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
>> If you have any questions or concerns about attending the conference,
>> please reach out to communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org.
>>
>> For the most reliable information about COVID-19, please visit​ ​
>> www.chicago.gov/coronavirus​ or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus​. ​You can also
>> contact the CDPH Coronavirus hotline at 312-746-4835 or email ​
>> coronavirus at chicago.gov​.
>>
>>
>> Let me know what you think,
>> Amy
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