[Communications] Chicago Community Gardeners Association - Garlic Bulb Giveaway

[Mamie Gray]

CCGA has *limited* resources and is able to fulfill its mission with the
help of *volunteers*. So, again, the regret is mine. Mamie

On Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 4:06 PM Mr. Hemp <heymrhemp at gmail.com> wrote:

> The regret is all mine. You made assumptions on what my garden entailed
> without a proper site visit or introduction. As stated before, many of the
> "established" gardens that you invite to "restricted" distributions have
> been built, managed and run by myself for a couple of years now. I was
> given your email in hopes to build a relationship and connect as I've been
> present at many distributions in the past on the behalf of others.
>
> Peace,
>
> Stephan H
>
> On Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 3:50 PM Mamie Gray <mamiegray2012 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> I regret that you no longer want to be actively involved with CCGA.
>> Nevertheless, Newsletters, the Forum, Workshops, Conferences, various
>> garden events, etc., are still available. Also, on occasion, distributions
>> are open to the general public and these are announced on the CCGA Facebook
>> page. Best, Mamie
>>
>> On Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 3:33 PM Mr. Hemp <heymrhemp at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Absolutely not. If you're looking on google maps - I can't say what year
>>> it's showcasing. Unless you're in the area and you've made an unannounced
>>> site visit.
>>>
>>> Again, thanks for the information. I am no longer interested in being
>>> involved.
>>>
>>> Have a wonderful day,
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 2:55 PM Mamie Gray <mamiegray2012 at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Am I mistaken in noting that the 632 W Marquette Road is a vacant
>>>> “vacant lot?” Mamie
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 2:47 PM Mr. Hemp <heymrhemp at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Great! Thanks for the quick follow up and information Mamie,
>>>>>
>>>>> May I ask, what makes a garden "established"? As my garden as been
>>>>> established and growing produce for the Englewood community for well over
>>>>> 15 years. So, if there's a requirement in being considered "established"
>>>>> with you - please share. Nonetheless, I will follow the steps you provided
>>>>> and attend the next meeting.
>>>>>
>>>>> Best
>>>>>
>>>>> On Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 2:31 PM Mamie Gray <mamiegray2012 at gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Good afternoon, Saturday’s Seed Garlic Distribution is restricted to
>>>>>> “established” community gardens; not gardens in progress. We welcome the
>>>>>> participation of all to CCGA Coordinating meetings which are held on the
>>>>>> third Tuesday of each month, except for July and August. The next meeting
>>>>>> is Tuesday, November 21, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. *Zoom call *information
>>>>>> is below. Also, you can subscribe to *CCGA Newsletter* (that info is
>>>>>> on the website); and join the *CCGA Forum* (see below). If you have
>>>>>> any questions, please let me know.  Best, Mamie
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *ZOOM INFO*
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82680460687?pwd=YlJjbFdDUjVwMWp4Sm5FbytrUjhiUT09
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Meeting ID: 826 8046 0687
>>>>>> Passcode: CCGA
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Dial in number: 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
>>>>>> Meeting ID: 826 8046 0687
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Passcode: 412128
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *FORUM INFO*
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/2020/04/21/new-community-gardening-
>>>>>> <http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/2020/04/21/new-community-gardening->forum/*
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 10:39 AM Mr. Hemp <heymrhemp at gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Good morning,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> First, I am interested in becoming a member of the Chicago Community
>>>>>>> Gardeners Association. I am an urban grower in the Englewood community and
>>>>>>> I have a garden of my own: *My Grandmother's Vineyard & Homestead*.
>>>>>>> I manage and support many community gardens who are already registered with
>>>>>>> you all and I've been sent to pick up plants at a few give-aways over the
>>>>>>> years. I recently signed up for the newsletter to stay abreast of events,
>>>>>>> however I'd like to know how to be more involved.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Secondly, I was told about a garlic bulb give-away this upcoming
>>>>>>> Saturday at 9am and was interested in registering my garden to receive a
>>>>>>> few.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Please let me know how I can become a member and register for events
>>>>>>> that aren't posted to the calendar on your site.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Stephan Hamer
>>>>>>> My Grandmother's Vineyard & Homestead
>>>>>>> 632 W Marquette Rd
>>>>>>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/632+W+Marquette+Rd?entry=gmail&source=g>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 708.674.7789
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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