[Communications] Short statement on coronavirus for website

[Hermitage Street Community garden]

This is just what's needed to keep stress levels down

On Fri, Mar 6, 2020, 12:50 PM Julie Samuels <jsamuels1966 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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