[Communications] Fwd: Welcome to CCGA

[Lorraine Kells]

Here's a response from a new subscriber.  So, I think this is good for the
newsletter.  Let's use it!

Lorraine

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From: Kevin Moore <kevin.moore1510 at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jul 26, 2021 at 1:15 PM
Subject: Re: Welcome to CCGA
To: Lorraine Kells <lxkells at gmail.com>


Thank you for this welcome Lorraine.

By way of introduction my wife and I are relocating to Chicago (Lincoln
Park) from Ann Arbor Michigan.   I'm looking for ways to satisfy my
gardening itch without having the backyard that I'm used to (we're
moving into a townhome).   I've been a lifelong gardener and some of my
interests / expertise includes starting seeds under grow lights, the use of
cold frames, annuals and perennials.

I will be looking for locations to volunteer some time, as well as for some
shared spaces.

kind regards,

Kevin

On Mon, Jul 26, 2021 at 12:25 PM Lorraine Kells <lxkells at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello Kevin,
>
> We're reaching out to new subscribers in 2021 to say we're glad you joined
> CCGA, and although we cannot meet in person just yet, we are occasionally
> hosting new events on our digital platform. You'll find engagement and
> discussion among community gardeners at our events. Please check out our
> Facebook page, instagram, and our website to find plenty of gardening news
> and grant opportunities. We count on your participation; it's critically
> important to us, even necessary as we help gardeners find connection, find
> seeds, find soil and other resources.
>
> We announced the launch of the CCGA Community Gardening Forum a year ago,
> so, if you haven't already joined or have questions about how to start
> seeds, where to find a plot in a garden or a brilliant idea to share, that
> is what  the forum is all about: connecting  gardeners and our ideas at a
> time when we all need to be connected. It's interesting to see what
> perplexes gardeners.  What's nibbling on my plants? Does anyone want
> liriope? It's open to all gardeners in and around Chicago and was created
>  by CCGA as a safe space to share questions, knowledge, ideas and have
> discussions. You can see our guidelines and sign up here
>
> http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/2020/04/21/new-community-gardening-forum/
>
> As a CCGA subscriber you will be receiving our Newsletters. A new feature
> in our upcoming Newsletters will be "Meet our New Subscribers".  If you can
> tell us more about yourself, your garden or why you joined CCGA, we'll
> quote you on it. We know that you'll be welcome by the entire CCGA
> community of gardeners and not just the Communications Team.Meanwhile let
> us know if you need anything else from CCGA.
>
> Again, thanks for subscribing,
> CCGA Communications Team
>
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