[Communications] CCGA 8TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

[jale natividad]

Thank you very much for making that important decision!

On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 2:31 PM Amy Olson <akeo at me.com> wrote:

> 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:
>
> 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
>
>
>
> On Thu, Mar 5, 2020 at 6:28 PM jale natividad <
> 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
>>
>> How to delay the virus
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLTyyt_kdNQ
>>
>> *Companies canceling events *
>> 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
>>
>> Dr . John Campbell advocating for social distancing
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN6S7jrAb8Q
>>
>> This morning, the importance of taking levels to mitigate this virus
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgaA909jCYs
>>
>>
>>  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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