[Communications] Short statement on coronavirus for website

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Thank you Amy.

Gina

On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 13:33 Amy Olson <akeo at me.com> wrote:

> Thanks for your quick feedback!
> Here’s an updated version, I think there was a typo in the CPS pdf so I
> updated “Chicago Department of Health” to “Chicago Department of Public
> Health”
> With everyone’s blessing, we can post this on our web page along with some
> accessibility information that we’re working on.
>
> 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 Public 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​.
>
>
> On Mar 6, 2020, at 1:10 PM, Hermitage Street Community garden <
> hermitagestreetcommunitygarden at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 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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