[Communications] CCGA - Draft text about postponement of conference

[Mamie Gray]

Hello Amy! I prefer *Idea* *1*. (Reference to those who paid could be made
along with other future detailed information posted on the website or
newsletter. That will give us more time to explore options and “how to”
since we are dealing with the newly GoFundMe.) Mamie

On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 3:18 PM Amy Olson <akeo at me.com> wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> Here are a couple of ideas for a statement about the conference being
> postponed. Please reply with feedback as soon as you can, we’d like to get
> this out there yet this afternoon if possible. This may not be as concise
> as other organizations’ statements, but we tried to capture the sentiment
> that our conference has been a special Spring kick-off for gardeners in the
> past.
>
>
> *Idea 1*
> In light of the rapidly changing situation with the novel coronavirus, we
> are postponing our 8th Annual Conference scheduled for March 21, 2020. We
> are supporting the guidance of Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department
> of Public Health in doing all we can to minimize the impact of this virus
> on our community.
>
> Our annual conference has always been a celebration of Spring, a gathering
> of the beautiful community of gardeners in Chicago. Hugs are always
> plentiful and ideas flow freely. We are so grateful to those who
> registered, to the presenters who created an incredible line up of
> workshops, to our sponsors, and to our exhibitors and vendors. Please stay
> tuned as we reimagine the conference and make plans for a future event.
> Even though we won’t be gathering to kick off the gardening season together
> next Saturday, know that we are all connected by our passion for planting.
>
> Be well everyone! In solidarity - CCGA
>
> *Idea 2 - mentions people who paid online*
> In light of the rapidly changing situation with the novel coronavirus, we
> are postponing our 8th Annual Conference scheduled for March 21, 2020. We
> are supporting the guidance of Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department
> of Public Health in doing all we can to minimize the impact of this virus
> on our community.
>
> Our annual conference has always been a celebration of Spring, a gathering
> of the beautiful community of gardeners in Chicago. Hugs are always
> plentiful and ideas flow freely. We are so grateful to those who
> registered, to the presenters who created an incredible line up of
> workshops, to our sponsors, and to our exhibitors and vendors. Please stay
> tuned as we reimagine the conference and make plans for a future event. We
> will reach out to those who paid online early next week. Even though we
> won’t be gathering to kick off the gardening season together next Saturday,
> know that we are all connected by our passion for planting.
>
> Be well everyone! In solidarity - CCGA
>
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