President’s Message Zola Brown The 19th Ward Convention brought in a new way of communicating and a new President for 2021.  I enjoyed the Convention – especially the panel discussion – but missed the in-person interaction.  I missed trying a new dish or supporting a local pizza business and the raffle. This year was certainly different but necessary. It was good to know so many of you registered and joined in the virtual convention!  No matter what the obstacles have been through this pandemic we are still successful in the 19th Ward. Please make sure you send us your comments about the Convention, and I hope some of you plan to join the committee next year.   My presidential term ends December 31, 2020.  It was a pleasure serving the two executive terms. I never imagined a kid who grew up in the 19th Ward, who attended elementary school 2, 16 ,19 and Junior high at Wilson, would become President of this Association. When you really think about it, that is how it should be: you live and grow to become a person who cares about where you live. I learned a lot through this journey but also realize the work […]