[Communications] Welcome to CCGA

[Lorraine Kells]

Hello,

This is a reminder that the next CCGA coordinating meeting is TODAY,
Tuesday February 20 at 6PM. This is our normal monthly meeting for February.

This will be a virtual Zoom meeting and the link is below.

You can participate via your computer or just call in to the phone number.
The meeting will start at 6pm sharp.


CCGA Zoom Room


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


On Tue, Feb 20, 2024 at 11:50 AM ERIC SARPONG <esarpong413 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Good morning Lorraine,
>
> I am hoping to attend the meeting tonight. Could you please send me the
> link when you get a chance?
>
> *Thank you*
>
> *Eric SarpongTACC Operator at MTACS-48, USMCR*
>
> *Cell – 779-225-8766*
>
>
> On Sat, Feb 17, 2024 at 6:08 PM ERIC SARPONG <esarpong413 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Thank you, I will check it out.
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 5:45 PM Lorraine Kells <lxkells at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello Eric,
>>>
>>> It's so nice to see that you've decided to join CCGA. You were in touch
>>> with us just the other day requesting plant rescues or giveaways, and
>>> my abrupt reply was that we can't help  you.  That hasn't changed entirely,
>>> but I will take time now to explain in greater detail.  CCGA Resources
>>> grows plants and receives donations expressly intended for
>>> community gardeners.  To receive any plants you would need to  join a
>>> community garden, or you may choose to help at a distribution and be
>>> rewarded with extra plants if that should happen. Those distributions start
>>> in spring so look for flyers on Facebook.
>>> https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoCommunityGardenersAssociation
>>>
>>>
>>> I hope this reach-out to you as a new subscriber in early 2024 is
>>> helpful. We are meeting often on zoom and occasionally in person as the
>>> weather softens, and you are welcome to join in any meeting. Our meetings
>>> are scheduled for the third Tuesday of each month 6 - 7:30 pm, the next
>>> meeting in 2024 is Feb 20 , so just email us if you would like the link
>>> to attend.
>>>
>>> Please check out our website for the  other events or gatherings. 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 well over 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  *http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/2020/04/21/new-community-gardening-
>>> <http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/2020/04/21/new-community-gardening->forum/*
>>> 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.
>>>
>>>  As a CCGA subscriber you will be receiving our Newsletters. 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. Although we haven't put a Newsletter out recently, we're
>>> working on a Winter Newletter to go out soon.
>>>
>>> Best
>>> Communications Team
>>>
>>
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