Yes...THE RPGG NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!
Do you have a hankering to get involved in RPGG activities? Want to be part of an exciting team that works hard and plays even harder? For the RPGG to be a long-term success it needs involved members. Perhaps one of these committees appeals to your interests and talents:
Program Committee: Help determine RPGG events and find the speakers for future RPGG meetings. Meet monthly during the winter to come up with events and/or topic ideas for the year. Each program committee member will take charge of a single RPGG meeting: contact and confirm speaker, collect biographical details, and assist with logistics (from venue to technology needs).
Community Garden Committee: While planning and implementing a community garden project is, bluntly, a huge amount of work, with a lot of committed volunteers it is also fun and rewarding. Volunteer needs can be matched to the time you have available and your interests. Responsibilities include: reviewing applications and visiting proposed sites to report to the steering committee; researching funding and in-kind donations offered through Chicago non-profits and municipal divisions; seeking permits and permissions to plant on public space (Chicago Park District, METRA, etc.) and/or coordinating with private property owners; fundraising; working with RPGG marketing committee to promote the project; designing, plant selection and purchase; renovating and preparing the site; overseeing installation of garden and monitoring garden maintenance and upkeep.
Marketing Committee: It takes a village to promote RPGG meetings and events. Fortunately, we’ve had a lot of help from local businesses, websites, blogs, and non-profits. But it takes elbow grease to get the word out. Help promote the RPGG by putting up posters and flyers at local businesses; writing newsletters, website copy, and articles; working with local groups such as the Rogers Park Builders Group, DevCorp, RPCC, Biz Arts, and others.
An organizing committee that includes the following individuals currently manages the RPGG:
Carol Goldman; Membership Chair, Treasurer
Karen McCarthy; Community Garden Co-Chair
Susan Murray; Garden of Treasures Fundraiser Chair, Community Garden Co-Chair
Pamela van Giessen; Marketing Chair
Alison Zehr; Program Chair
Questions? email us!
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