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<p>Hi, Lorraine,<br>
I've attached an updated news release for Chicago Excellence
in Gardening Awards. It indicates that we're in the judging phase
for 2019 right now. While it doesn't give the exact number of
wards that were represented by entries, I can tell you that the
number is 42, up from 33 last year. We had many more entries than
in 2018, which means more judges and more judging. We're diving
into that this week and we've set a mid-August deadline for
getting it done.<br>
It's important to note that we became a 501(c)(3) Illinois
not-for-profit organization this year, which means that we're
hunting down groups and businesses who would like to support our
activities. We're not going to complain if you make that
information public.<br>
It looks as though the awards ceremony will be held at Austin
Town Hall on October 12. However, Julie Samuels is still working
with the City to get final approval, so we can't mention that
facility by name yet. The news release states simply that the
ceremony will be held "at a Chicago Park District facility."<br>
Let us know if you need more information.<br>
Thanks for your help.<br>
<br>
Mike<br>
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<p>Hi, Lorraine,<br>
Sorry for the delay. After the show today, Peggy and I
talked about sending you some information. We're crafting
a new press release and we'll have it to you on Monday,
along with other information. <br>
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<div>CCGA will be sending out its newsletter soon, and
we'd like to include an update on CEGA. We know
you've notified garden leaders that they passed the
initial screening process and will be contacted by
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<div>So can you give us a number? How many gardens are
up for the award this year? Do you have a panel of
judges yet? Any news that we can share would be
appreciated. We're all excited about keeping a good
thing going.</div>
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<div>Regards,</div>
<div>Lorraine Kells</div>
<div>CCGA Communications </div>
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