[Communications] CCGA 8TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

[Amy Olson]

Thank you for your concern, Jale

Of course we are deeply concerned about the health of our attendees and the larger Chicago community. Being a democratic organization, we have taken the time needed to hear the thoughts and concerns of our planning committee and presenters. We’re in the process of drafting a statement about the status of the conference - we are postponing it for a future date. Follow CCGA on Facebook or visit our website for the latest information.

Kind, regards,
Amy

on behalf of CCGA communications

> On Mar 12, 2020, at 2:26 PM, jale natividad via Communications <communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org> wrote:
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> hello, 
> 
> Here is a running list of events cancelled in Chicago. Again, please consider your demographics and who is at risk. We need to to everything possible to reduce the risk for those most affected. I hope you take leadership and make the right decision. 
> 
> https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-cb-coronavirus-chicago-illinois-cancellations-closings-20200304-xsy3xn6grndu3hq7eyihpkznwi-story.html <https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-cb-coronavirus-chicago-illinois-cancellations-closings-20200304-xsy3xn6grndu3hq7eyihpkznwi-story.html>
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> On Thu, Mar 5, 2020 at 6:28 PM jale natividad <j.alenatividadeleazar at gmail.com <mailto:j.alenatividadeleazar at gmail.com>> 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 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Wg_OTTzUv8> 
> 
> How to delay the virus 
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLTyyt_kdNQ <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLTyyt_kdNQ>  
> 
> 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) 
> 
> 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.
> 
> Thank you for reading this. 
> 
> JN
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