[Communications] CCGA - Draft text about postponement of conference

[JW Glass]

Hello All,

This copy looks good but I think we might want to say we will contact those
that have paid. We don't have to say more than that but it will perhaps
head-off some questions.  JW


On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 4:25 PM Amy Olson via Communications <
communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org> wrote:

> Angela, Gina, Cordia, Bea, and JW, what do you think of the statement
> below?
> I’ve heard from Mamie, Lorraine, and Julie - so there are 4 of the 9 of us
> in agreement about this.
>
> Thanks!
> Amy
>
> *Statement - final draft*
> In light of the changing situation around COVID-19, 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.
>
> The CCGA 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
>
> On Mar 12, 2020, at 4:20 PM, Amy Olson via Communications <
> communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org> wrote:
>
> Right, thanks Mamie!  I added CCGA to the 2nd paragraph. I also changed
> “uncertainty” back to “changing”
> I’d like to start posting this soon, please chime in, if you haven’t, as
> soon as you can. Thanks! Amy
>
> *Statement - final draft*
> In light of the changing situation around COVID-19, 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.
>
> The CCGA 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
>
>
> On Mar 12, 2020, at 4:09 PM, Mamie Gray <mamiegray2012 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Just wondering if it should read: ... postponing
> our 8th Annual *CCGA* Conference, etc. Mamie
>
> I like it!
>
> On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 4:04 PM Amy Olson <akeo at me.com> wrote:
>
>> Does everyone support the statement below? I simplified the first line a
>> little. Please reply, thanks! Amy
>>
>> *Idea 1*
>> In light of the growing uncertainty around COVID-19, 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
>>
>> On Mar 12, 2020, at 3:57 PM, Amy Olson via Communications <
>> communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org> wrote:
>>
>> I agree Mamie - I’m sure people will send us a message if they want to
>> know about their ‘donation.’ And we can post an update when ready. Amy
>>
>> On Mar 12, 2020, at 3:49 PM, Mamie Gray <mamiegray2012 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> 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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