Category: Annual Picnic And Pie Auction - PACG - Progressive Action for the Common Good

PACG Picnic & Pie Auction a Great Success! - After Action Report

9/26/2022

Tenth Annual Picnic & Pie Auction a Great Success! - After Action Report

Sunday, September 11 noon to 3:00 pm
Longview Park Rock IslandPACG Picnic Committee

Despite the rain, and 60-degree weather, seventy-five people joined us at Longview Park to enjoy food catered by the Taste of Ethiopia and music by Chris Dunn. This year, we were fortunate to have Kate Holsen sing the Star-Spangled Banner, which was a nice tribute to the legacy of 9/11, on which the deadliest terrorist attack in American history occurred.

Once again, Jen Broders, assisted by her husband, Ed, officiated our famous Pie Auction, which is designed to help fund the many activities of our very active Civil Rights, Environmental and Health Care Reform Forums, as well as our brand new Gender Equity Forum. We heard short reports from our forum leaders on the work they're doing to advance progressive issues during a time when we are being challenged as never before.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, the picnic afforded a chance for everybody to just relax, and visit with other progressive-minded folks!

Thanks to all who were able to join us this year! It is heartening to see so many members come together, and this traditional gathering was a testament to the great work PACG does, and will continue to do in our community.

The PACG Picnic Committee
Glenda Guster, Susan Leuthauser, Loxi Hopkins, Julie Ross, Caryn Unsicker, Maggie Davis

We had pies!

Star Spangled Tribute and other music

Announcements and Forum Updates

Food and Socializing

10th Annual Picnic and Pie Auction - PACG Event

8/12/2022

Register for our 10th Annual Picnic and Pie Auction
Sunday, September 11th from noon to 3:00 pm

Longview Park
1300 17th ST
Rock Island, IL (map)

The PACG Picnic Committee welcomes you to register for our Tenth Annual Picnic and Pie Auction on Sunday, September 11th from noon until 3:00 pm at Longview Park in Rock Island. This event is one of the highlights of the year for our organization. To get a feel for the fun we had last year, read this blog post.

There's a lot of work involved in putting on an event like this, and we need volunteers to step forward now! ! If you are new to PACG, this is a great way to get to know some of our members, and a way for us to get to know you! We are very excited that we have chosen a date and location. Now, let's get to work!

Register here: https://pacg.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/pacg/event.jsp?event=527&

The PACG Picnic Committee

Save the Date - Picnic and Pie Auction!

7/7/2022

Save the Date - Tenth Annual PACG Picnic and Pie Auction!
Sunday, September 11th from noon til 3:00 pm

Longview Park
1300 17th ST
Rock Island, IL (map)

The PACG Picnic Committee asks that you Save the Date for our Tenth Annual Picnic and Pie Auction on Sunday, September 11th from noon until 3:00 pm at Longview Park in Rock Island. This event is one of the highlights of the year for our organization. To get a feel for the fun we had last year, read this blog post.

There's a lot of work involved in putting on an event like this, and we need volunteers to step forward now! ! If you are new to PACG, this is a great way to get to know some of our members, and a way for us to get to know you! We are very excited that we have chosen a date and location. Now, let's get to work!

Register here: https://pacg.app.neoncrm.com/event.jsp?event=527&

The PACG Picnic Committee

Annual Picnic and Pie Auction - After Action Report

9/21/2021

9th Annual Picnic and Pie Auction After Action Report

Fejervary Park, Davenport

PACG Board

The 9th Annual Picnic and Pie Auction on Sunday, September 12th was a HUGE success! We had over 60 people in attendance, who were excited to connect with other progressives in person. Picnic goers interacted with each other over a get-to-know-you BINGO game. A delicious meal was provided by Taste of Ethiopia; information about all the great things PACG is doing was shared; Monarch butterflies were released; and, best of all, we raised close to $1400 with our pie auction! It was a great time!

Check out more great photos on PACG’s Facebook page: Here and here.

Allison Ambrose

Update Regarding Annual Picnic - Message from the Board

8/31/2021

Picnic and Pie Auction Update - Vaccinations and Masks

A Message from the Board

As you know, the PACG Board has been considering CDC guidance regarding the pandemic when making decisions about how we hold meetings and events. At this time, we believe it is still safe for us to have our Picnic and Pie Auction out-of-doors, as planned. However, the severity of the Delta Covid variant has left us in unique and uncertain times. As a result of our desire to protect the most vulnerable of our members, the Board has decided unanimously that vaccinations will be required to attend this year's picnic.

Dr. Alta Price, M.D., recently spoke to the Scott County Health Department about our Picnic & Pie Auction plans. She described our situation and told them that we are requiring attendees to be vaccinated. Given the size of the event and that it is out-of-doors, they were not concerned about viral transmission. Although they haven’t had problems locally with events such as ours, they said that outdoor transmission of the Delta variant is possible in prolonged, crowded, large events, such as concerts.

For those who are concerned, we encourage you to wear a mask and bring a chair to use for increased social distancing. Removing your mask to eat may not feel safe to some attendees, so consider bringing a food container to take your meal home to eat later.

We believe this is the correct - albeit conservative - decision, and will allow those in attendance an extra level of reassurance. Thank you for your understanding.

Picnic Update - A Message from the Board

8/24/2021

Picnic Update - Sunday, September 12th at noon

A Message from the Board of Directors

As you know, the PACG Board has been considering CDC guidance regarding the pandemic when making decisions about how we hold meetings and events. At this time, we believe it is still safe for us to have our Picnic and Pie Auction out-of-doors, as planned. However, the severity of the Delta Covid variant has left us in unique and uncertain times. As a result of our desire to protect the most vulnerable of our members, the Board has decided unanimously that vaccinations will be required to attend this year's picnic. We believe this is the correct - albeit conservative - decision, and will allow those in attendance an extra level of reassurance. Thank you for your understanding.

Allison Ambrose

Register for Our Picnic and Pie Auction! - WYCDN

8/3/2021

Register Now for Our
9th Annual Picnic and Pie Auction
Sunday, September 12th at 12:00 noon

Fejervary Park (Shelter # 1)
1800 W. 12th St.
Davenport, Iowa (map)

We are back LIVE for our Annual Picnic and Pie Auction with some exciting new, family-friendly activities in the works!

Please register here: https://pacg.app.neoncrm.com/event.jsp?event=516&.

Allison Ambrose

9th Annual Picnic and Pie Auction - Save the Date

7/6/2021

Save the Date: 9th Annual Picnic and Pie Auction
Sunday, September 12th at 12:00 noon

Fejervary Park
1759 W. 12th St.
Davenport, Iowa (map)

We are back LIVE for our Annual Picnic and Pie Auction with some exciting new, family friendly activities in the works! More details provided in the coming weeks.

Allison Ambrose

Annual Picnic and Pie Auction a Virtual Success! - After Action Report

10/14/2020

PACG's Annual Picnic and Pie Auction via Zoom Was a Success! - After Action Report
Sunday, October 4th

A Message from the President

PACG held its 8th Annual Picnic and Pie Auction (and first done virtually) on Sunday, October 4th and it was a GREAT success!

In the spirit of keeping the picnic similar to what would happen at a live event, we were able to entertain participants with music, offer a meal, allow for social time, update members on PACG happenings and hold a pie auction. And we did it all virtually!

Participants picked up their Tamales for Hope enchilada meals ahead of time, and then signed on to Zoom to be entertained by really good music before the official program started. "Totes Magotes" musicians Christy Todtz, Jim Severe, John Kinser and Doug McCollum played and sang lively, popular songs. The official program started with members being put into Zoom Break Out rooms (randomly assigned small groups) to discuss "What is the best thing about the pandemic?" A spokesperson for each group shared with the larger Zoom meeting once we re-convened. It was encouraging to hear so many positive messages!

I updated the membership on the success of the Y15K fundraising initiative, which was held to celebrate PACG's 15th Anniversary. We were able to infuse $20,000 into the community to help those in need. Book Club and Forum Facilitators also gave updates about their recent activities, plans for the future and upcoming meeting dates.

Thirteen pies were auctioned off in grand VIRTUAL fashion, which allowed us to raise close to $500 for PACG. Finally, gift certificates from minority-owned businesses were distributed as door prizes.

Feedback indicates that the picnic was generally a success, with some technical difficulties. We realize that some people did not receive the Zoom links and we apologize for that. At our picnic debriefing meeting we figured out how to do better at future large events that we hold online. We appreciate your patience as we navigate these uncharted waters.

We are proud that we were able to hold our 8th Annual Picnic and Pie Auction, despite this crazy year! A big Thank You to all the folks who helped plan and execute the event, to the pie bakers, and to all of you who participated!

Allison Ambrose

Sign Up for the 8th Annual Picnic and Pie Auction

9/20/2020

Sign Up for PACG's 8th Annual Picnic and Pie Auction via Zoom

Register for the Picnic here!

Pay online or bring $5 per meal (cash or check) when you pick up your food order (consider a tip for the chef!). Food orders are due by Tuesday, September 29th!

Food pickup: from 2 - 3:30 at St. John’s Lutheran Church (4501 7th AV Rock Island)

Virtual Picnic begins at 4:00 pm with music to entertain you while you eat your meal.

Zoom link: The Zoom invitation will be in your confirmation email.

Pie Baker Information: Bake a pie (or equivalent desert) and your meal is free!! All pie bakers will also be entered into the Door Prize drawing. Call the PACG Office Manager for instructions at (563) 676-7580.

Door Prize tickets: Get these when you pick up your food or deliver your pie.

Questions? Contact the PACG Office Manager at PACGoffice@gmail.com or (563) 676-7580 (no texts).

If you are not familiar with Zoom, especially using the Chat function with numerous other Zoom participants, please contact our Office Manager for training before October 4th! We want you to be able to participate fully in our first-ever virtual picnic!