2018 year in review

2018 is just about over, and it seemed to move fast too. As we look back at the year that was we look forward to the year that will be 2019. Here are some important stories we noted on this blog and other news in general that we hadn't followed.

Greater Chatham Alliance hosts community group leaders...

From an e-mail sent today...

Dear Greater Chatham Alliance members and Chatham neighbors:

This Saturday, July 17, GCA is proud to host a rare opportunity to
meet the CEO/Presidents of the largest 6th Ward CommunityGroups.
You will get to meet and hear from:
= Eli Washington, CEO of the Chesterfield Community Council
= Darlene Tribue, President of Park Manor Neighbors Community
Council
= Michael LaFargue, Vice-President of the West Chesterfield Community Organization

We are still awaiting word on the attendance of Keith Tate, President of the
Chatham-Avalon Community Council.

But here's your chance to get an overview of what is going on in communities neighboring Chatham in the 6th Ward.

You'll learn what the priority issues are --and what we allneed to do together.As our new president Madelyn James said in her invitationto these groups, it promises
to be a lively discussion. Andwe hope your questions will be equally up to the
occasion.

Plus, Toya Bey, our Safety & Security Chairman, will have the
information you need to know about the new handgunlaw recently
passed by our City Council.

MEETING:
Saturday, July 17

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

St. James Lutheran Church
8000 S. Michigan

Leslie Honore
GCA Corresponding Secretary

if you can make it, please post details!

Note that this meeting happens at the same time as the 6th ward Picnic at Tuley Park at 91st & King Drive.