Vol 61 Issue 3 - OCEA Employee 2008 May June

OCEA EMPLOYEEThe official publication of the Orange County Employees Association

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* Run for office in OCEA!2008 OCEA LEAdErshiP COnfErEnCE! sEE PAgE 15

MAY/JUnE 2008

95% of the employees in our eight County units received a salary increase of at least 3%!

These salary increases were negotiated by OCEA in 2007, when OCEA and the County reached two-year contracts for all eight of our County bargaining units.

Every employee in OCEA’s County bargaining units received a 2.5% base general wage increase on June 20, 2008. In addition, all employees in classifications other than the very highest paid classifications in the market (according to the County Compensation Survey) received an additional market increase on that day.

In short, all employees in our eight County units received a 2.5% general salary increase. For most employees, an additional market adjustment is added to that percentage!

(The foregoing applies only to our eight County units. In our three Court units, the 3% general salary increase negotiated by OCEA will go into effect on September 26, 2008.)

For complete details, check out OCEA’s website:

www.oceamember.org

1O C E A E M P L O Y E E

FEATURES 2 President’s Message

Do you really think you are keeping up with inflation?

3 General Manager’s MessageUnions are the light at the end of the tunnel for all of working America, and not just for union members!

5 May 15 — Day of ActionMany California labor unions met for a rally to protest Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposed budget cuts.

7 OCEA Presents . . .Each month, we hold special get-togethers!

10 OCEA Hot Dog DaysWe are having fun, big time!

13 Public Information RequestOCEA stands up for the privacy rights of our members.

15 2008 Leadership ConferenceTopflight speakers were a hallmark of this year’s conference!

18 Our Elected OfficialsLets meet some of them!

25 OCEA Cities and DistrictsCheck out the photos!

28 Special Events & DiscountsOCEA members can save money!

DEPARTMENTS 9 OCEA LMC Updates 22 OCEA New Members 32 OCEA Classifieds

OCEA EMPLOYEEVOLUME 61 ISSUE 3 MAY/JUNE 2008

What’s Going On?

2009 Bargaining Coming Up! Send us your email address! (Page 4)

OCEA: Organizing Internally to Strengthen our Leadership (Page 15)

OCEA Presents! (Page 7)

h Where are these people headed? See page 5!

Cover Captions:

OCEA was well represented at the May 15, 2008, “Day of Action” rally at the Plaza of the Flags in the Santa Ana Civic Center. See page 5.

OCEA Stewards Shanon Sipilovic (Superior Court), left, and Gayle McQuown (Superior Court), at our 2008 OCEA Leadership Conference. See page 15.

2 O C E A E M P L O Y E E

People who tell us “we’re okay financially” may have any number of basic premises which lead them to that conclusion. Usually, it all comes down to the person’s opinion, which isn’t really supported by anything other than their own personally-held beliefs. Fundamentally, these people are using faulty comparisons, which, in effect, tell us “things could be worse.”

I think we all understand that things could be worse. We get that. We are thankful for all the things we have. But for most of us, and for most of the middle class, we are not paid what we should be paid, when you consider our productivity.

People who say “we’re doing okay” tend to look at their own income, and they tend to say, “Look, I’m making more money each year! I’m even beating inflation!” Actually, the first part of that is true of a lot of people. But don’t jump on the bandwagon too quickly. In a vacuum, the fact that your pay is going up doesn’t mean much. That’s almost always been

the pattern. But this man here, and that woman there, claim that they are actually beating inflation!

But are they really? All they really say, usually, is that their pay level is growing faster than the rate of inflation.

There are several problems with this simplistic approach.

First, “beating inflation” doesn’t mean much, if you can’t afford childcare for your kids, if you’re putting off dental care, if you haven’t been to the movies in over a year, and if you only eat out once a month. It doesn’t mean much if you have to stint on Christmas presents again this year, you haven’t taken a trip in five years, and the dream of owning your own home is just that: a dream.

Secondly, you are not “beating inflation” if your increased pay is based on longer hours, higher-skilled work, or, in fact, anything other than the precise work you were formerly doing.

Are you getting paid more because you were promoted? Then it doesn’t matter if your salary doubled in one year because of that. You still are not beating inflation in any meaningful way. It’s like saying some distant cousin left you a bunch of money, and that allowed you to beat inflation, or that you sold a collection of rare books, and you added that money to your earnings, and (after that) you came out ahead of inflation.

Let’s keep it simple. As time goes on, you become more experienced, you gain more skills, and you develop smarter and

cheaper ways to accomplish more. Your wages have gone up because in essence you aren’t doing the same job! You are, in short, being more productive. You should be getting paid more, because you are producing more. When you ponder the job you are doing now, think about whether your increases in pay are commensurate with the increase in the benefit you provide to your employer. Of course, there are

exceptions, but this is often a pretty valid way of looking at things!

At OCEA, we are aware of all of this when we negotiate for salary increases. But remember, the negotiated salary increases are not “cost of living” increases. Bargaining is a complex process. The increases in the cost of living are a factor, of course, but many other factors play a part, including (for example) the salaries that are paid by competing jurisdictions, and even the fact that our MOUs are ultimately implemented only subject to approval by the public agency’s governing body.

When all the dust settles, we have always done the best we could for our members. But are you really beating inflation? Don’t be too quick to say, “Yes!”

Frank EleyOCEA President

OCEA President’s Message

Why Do Some People Keep Saying, “The Middle Class is Doing Great,” and “We’re Doing Better Than Ever”?

Frank EleyOCEA President

Alan Greenspan was chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve of the United States, from 1987 to 2006. He is among the many who have made close studies of inflation and its causes. Directly or indirectly, he has influenced today’s economic thought. While some inflation may have a beneficial effect on the economy, that’s not the day-to-day experience of our OCEA members!

“You are not ‘beating inflation’ if your increased pay is based on longer hours, higher-skilled work, or, in fact, anything other than the precise work you were formerly doing.”


Have you received a merit increase lately?

They’re nice when they happen, but when you reach the top of your range, your main reliance is on the salary increases which OCEA negotiates periodically. That’s because, when you reach the top of your 12-step range, you have peaked out!

If you are hired at Step 4, you’ll generally be at the top of your range in about 4 years or less, even with just standard performance.

Granted, this is a somewhat simplified discussion. But the point is that workers tend not to share in the wealth produced by their increased productivity. To a lot of us, that does not seem right or fair. It’s the same concept on which the union song “Solidarity Forever” was based. Here’s an excerpt:

It is we who plowed the prairies; built the cities where they trade;

Dug the mines and built the workshops; endless miles of railroad laid.

Now we stand outcast and starving, ’midst the wonders we have made;But the Union makes us strong.

This is powerful language, and it does not apply literally to many of us, but the principle certainly does. Per hour of toil and sweat, we are earning about the same as we did 40 years ago.

Why is this? Productivity per hour has skyrocted, but real wages have remained about the same! Why? Because a great deal of the wealth created by our work is going to a select few.

In Orange County, we tend to be very “free-enterprise”-oriented. We tend to identify with the wealthy people and say, “That could be me someday.” It’s definitely a good feeling, and it is in keeping with the fact that America is, indeed, “the land of the free, and the home of the brave,” and an incredible “land of opportunity.”

But what is often overlooked is the unfair advantage that the government gives to the rich people, the wealthy. I’m all for free

enterprise, competition, and building a better mousetrap. But the deck is stacked against the little guy, because big business supports the “system” as it now exists.

And I’m not focussing on Republicans in these statements. The Democrats, who overall have a better reputation for supporting labor than do the Republicans, also have at best an uneven record when it comes to supporting the working person. A lot of it, unfortunatley, has to do with the fact that both of the major parties, Republican and Democrat, rely on corporate America for their success—and even their survival.

Here in Orange County, we generally have Republicans in office, and this is certainly true of the Board of Supervisors. All of the Supervisors are doing their best to represent their constituents, and to act for the betterment of the County, according to their best judgment. I have had the opportunity to work with all five Board members. All of them are

intelligent, civil, and willing to speak with labor representatives. Yet for the most part they have deeply-ingrained political philosophies that often influence their decision-making, and which sometimes conflict with the needs of working families.

So, as you contemplate all of the political activity going on in this major election year, keep in mind that the problems facing you as a working man or woman are not easily solved, given the state of politics!

Your best course of action is to stay involved with OCEA. Unions are really the light at the end of the tunnel for all of working America, and not just for union members!

In solidarity,

Nick BerardinoOCEA General Manager

OCEA General Manager’s Message

Unions: The Light at the End of the Tunnel Nick BerardinoOCEA General Manager

“Dug the mines and built the workshops”—and also built the airplanes. In this World War II photograph, we see a woman working at the Vega Aircraft Corporation, in Burbank, in 1942. She is shown checking electrical assemblies.


It’s that time again! This year, OCEA benefit plan open-enrollment will be September 22 through October 24, 2008. This is your annual opportunity to make changes to your Health and Welfare and supplemental benefit elections. Among other things, during OCEA open enrollment you may make a wide variety of permissible changes, such as adding or dropping dependents, changing option packages, and (for OCEA members) upgrading certain plans.

Watch for Open Enrollment Packets! In mid-September, OCEA will mail open-enrollment packets to eligible employees. If you want to make changes, follow the instructions in the packet, and be sure to mail or deliver your changes to OCEA on or before October 24. If you fail to make changes during the open enrollment period, with limited exceptions you will not be able to change your benefit elections until open enrollment in late 2009. (Remember, OCEA is not part of the County’s “pony” system.)

Open enrollment is a great time to review your benefit needs and those of your family, reassess your current benefits, and examine your many alternatives. For help, call an OCEA Benefits Administrator at (714) 835-3355.

E M P L O Y E EOrange County Employees Association

The OCEA Employee magazine (USPS 004-330) is published six times annually; bimonthly for January/February, March/April, May/June, July/August, September/October, and November/December, by the Orange County Employees Association, 830 N. Ross, P.O. Box 177, Santa Ana, CA 92702; telephone (714) 835-3355. Periodical postage paid at Santa Ana, California. Subscription prices: members, $3.00 per year; non-members, $6.00 per year. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Orange County Employees Association, P.O. Box 177, Santa Ana, CA 92702-0177. Advertising in the OCEA Employee magazine does not constitute OCEA endorsement of the products or services advertised. The opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of the Orange County Employees Association unless specifically so stated. Contributions in the form of articles, photographs, human-interest incidents, retirement news, etc., are welcomed and encouraged. Association office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except public holidays. OCEA reserves the right to edit or reject any material submitted for publication. Photographs will be returned only upon request. Copyright 2008 by the Orange County Employees Association. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any portion or contents prohibited by law. Printed by Anchor Printing, Tustin, CA.

OFFICERSFrank Eley ..............................................................President

Robert Gibson .........................................1st Vice President

Arlyn Buck ............................................ 2nd Vice President

Lezlee Neebe ..........................................................Secretary

Ron Cooper ............................................................Treasurer

Cheryl Neuenschwander .......................Insurance Officer

COMMITTEE CHAIRSArlyn Buck ............................................................. Courtesy

Arlyn Buck ....................................................Special Events

Ron Cooper ............................................................... Bylaws

Frank Eley ...........................................................Retirement

Chris Prevatt .......................................................Legislative

Lezlee Neebe ........................Magazine/Communications

BOARD OF DIRECTORSRussell Baldwin ........................................ Forensic Science

Arlyn Buck ................................................... Social Services

Luisa Camino ......................................SSA/Adult Services

Alan Dean Clow ....................................... Public Defender

Ron Cooper ..............................................Assessor’s Office

Becki Daher .................................................Sheriff-Coroner

Frank Eley ............................... OC Public Works (RDMD)

Jeff Gallagher ........................................................Probation

Eusebio “Butch” Garcia ....................Social Services Agency

Robert Gibson .......................................................Probation

Steven Johnson .................................. Health Care Agency

John Leos ...............................................................Probation

Lezlee Neebe .....................................Superior Court Clerk

Cheryl Neuenschwander .................Superior Court Clerk

Phyllis Oudmayer ........................ Child Support Services

Chris Prevatt .................... HCA/Tobacco Use Prevention

Bill Stein .......................................................Sheriff-Coroner

Pamela Waters ..........................................................Library

Editor: Thomas A. Sawyer

Design & Layout: Kevin Rush830 North Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

(714) 835-3355

We have already begun advance preparation for OCEA’s 2009 bargaining in our eight County bargaining units. Our County contracts expire in June 2009!

As bargaining approaches we want to help keep you informed on important developments regarding issues that we will be addressing.

Please be sure to send us your home email address. We are finding that email is OCEA’s most effective method of communicating current information to our members.

Please send your home email address to [email protected]


On May 15, 2008, members of around thirty different California labor unions gathered in the Plaza of the Flags, at the Santa Ana Civic Center, for a rally to protest Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposed budget cuts. The rally lasted from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and was highlighted by brief speeches from about a dozen labor and community leaders.

Among the speakers were OCEA President Frank Eley and OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino.

Although the school budget cuts were a focus of the demonstration, the rally was in support of middle-class workers generally. Private-sector and public-sector unions were represented.

Union members from just about every major field were present, including teachers and other school personnel, laborers, home health workers, law enforcement, and many others. Some brought their entire families.

Intense OCEA supporters at the rally.OCEA Steward Sheila Fujimura made her presence known at the rally,

as did many other OCEA members!


GUIDING PRINCIPLES

1. Our Four Keys to Success:• Service• Member Involvement• Communication• Visibility

2. Courtesy, respect, and dignity towards others

3. Positive outlook

4. Commitment to progress

Orange County Employees Association

MISSION

To advance the welfare and security of Orange County local government employees and their families.

VISION

To be a recognized leader among labor organizations, playing a vital role in the lives of local government employees and their families, and providing a valuable resource, relevant to their contemporary needs and interests.

On April 11, 2008, OCEA hosted a meeting of the State Coalition of Probation Organizations (SCOPO), of which OCEA is a member. Our guest speakers included Colleene Preciado (Orange County Chief Probation Officer), Brian Brown (Senior Fiscal and Policy Analyst for Public Safety, California Legislative Analyst’s Office), and former-Assemblyman Tom Umberg.

It was a veritable “who’s who”! Clockwise, from the upper left: Claudia Alvarez (Santa Ana City Councilmember and Mayor Pro Tem), Dave Ream (Santa Ana City Manager), John Leos (OCEA Board member, partially obscured by doorway), Lisa Major (OCEA Assistant General Manager), Sara Ruckle-Harms (OCEA Past President), Mike Major (Assistant Chief, Bureau of Investigation, Orange County District Attorney’s Office), and, at lower left, Jerry Suclla (OCEA Steward and 2007 OCEA Coalition Bargaining Team member).

The photograph here was taken by OCEA Senior Labor Relations Manager Jim Riley. Jim and OCEA Labor Relations Manager Frank Flavin travelled to Sacramento to attend this year’s ceremony. It is an annual event, in tribute to the memory of California peace officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.


OCEA Women’s Forum Committee MembersThe following OCEA members comprise the OCEA Women’s Forum Committee.

Monthly OCEA Programs, Open to All!We now have in full swing a monthly program at OCEA, which we are calling “OCEA Presents!” These are free luncheon programs held in the OCEA Assembly Room, open to everyone, and sponsored by our OCEA Women’s Forum.

We always have a great program lined up, usually with a guest speaker or two, and there is frequently an opportunity for attendees to get involved during the meeting, by taking part in discussions or demonstrations.

Be sure to join us at our next scheduled get-together!

Linda DarrahDistrict Attorney’s Office

Debbie FyvieChild Support Services

Kathy LittleDistrict Attorney’s Office

Helga MezaSocial Services Agency

Victoria MorozSocial Services Agency

Our OCEA Women’s Forum Committee works hard to present the fun and useful programs of the

OCEA Women’s Forum!

OCEA members listen attentively at a recent OCEA program in the OCEA Assembly Room. The topic was “Preparing for College.”

Future Events Sponsored by the OCEA Women’s Forum

August 27, 2008

How to better your FICO Score

September 2008

Sponsorship for the Susan Komen for the Cure

October 7, 2008

OCEA Health Fair 2008! Look for the OCEA Women’s Forum booth!

October 22, 2008

Breast Cancer Awareness

November 19, 2008

Women’s Forum Holiday Fair


Sara Ruckle-Harms is retiring at the end of June 2008. We are happy for the fact that Sara will be able to pursue other interests, but sad, because she will no longer be such a significant part of our lives.

One thing, though, is certain. The impacts that Sara has made on our lives, and upon OCEA, will never go away. Sara’s work for OCEA was so intense, and lasted over such a long period of time, that in a sense she will always be with us.

Sara has been a member of OCEA for more than 30 years, and has distinguished herself

as one of the most outstanding leaders in OCEA’s history.

One of the chief areas of Sara’s contributions has been her service as a member of our Board of Directors. The OCEA offices she has held include President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Treasurer, and Past President.

Sara, thank you for your service to OCEA and for your friendship! We won’t forget you, and we wish you many years of happiness in your retirement!

In addition to determining OCEA’s direction, the members of our elected OCEA Board of Directors are among the most active participants in OCEA’s activities. Below are just a few of the Board members who were present at the May 15, 2008, “Day of Action” at the Plaza of the Flags, in Santa Ana.

Demonstrating! OCEA Board of Directors member Arlyn Buck, shown with OCEA Steward Robin Dougherty..

Sarah Ruckle-Harms

Multitasking! In foreground, OCEA Board of Directors member John Leos checks his messages. That’s OCEA Steward Maria Corona at the left.

Discussing the issues! OCEA Board of Directors member Steve Johnson (a Psychiatrist with HCA) chats with OCEA Steward April Barrio (a Nurse with Correctional Medical Services, HCA).

OCEA Bids Farewell to One of Its Best Friends

Sara Ruckle-Harms Retires


Our OCEA/County LMCs at Work: “Take Your Child to Work Day” in the District Attorney’s Office!The District Attorney’s “Take Your Child to Work Day” event took place on Thursday, April 24, 2008. The event was a huge success, as it is every year! Over 60 children attended with their parents. Once again, OCEA was happy to take part in this great event by donating lunch to all participants, as well as OCEA bags for the children’s activity packs. The Take Your Child to Work Committee is a sub-function of the OCEA/District Attorney Labor Management Committee and is the biggest project for the LMC on a yearly basis. OCEA members play a vital role in organizing this event, and perhaps some of the children will follow in their parents’ footsteps by not only working for the DA’s office, but also by being future leaders of OCEA!

Report for Meeting of April 9, 2008

The OCEA sponsor provided a report on the first meeting of the revived Best Practices Committee, and named the newest member.

HCA Human Resources provided the following new information and updates:

• Behavioral Health Services staff in the Fullerton Clinic were reassigned as part of the downsizing of that facility (which was originally scheduled for closure due to budget problems);

• The County’s “Supervisor Camp” is being scheduled again and information can be found on the Human Resources website;

• The Psychiatrists, Pharmacists, and Psychologists classifications are still being considered for the addition of layers;

• HCA is currently working with Programs to identify and address the needs of the Dual Diagnosis/AMHS clinic recruitment; and

• A wellness center has been approved for MHSA, along with staffing. Implementation has not yet been scheduled, and the possible development of a timeline will be referred to the Best Practices subcommittee.

Subcommittee Reports

Workplace Enhancement:

• CCS is continuing to have problems with the second layer of approval being required to process tuition reimbursement requests;

• Additional examples about issues with FTP servers have been received and will be forward to HCA IT;

• Work is in progress on the parking problems at the 17th Street clinic, based on the traffic survey that was conducted by the County at the Agency’s request; and

• A part was replaced in the 17th Street clinic’s air conditioning equipment in an attempt to better control the temperature (which had gone down to 50°). The situation is being monitored.

Communications/Project Development: The Team Excellence Awards project is in full swing, as scheduled, with publicity provided by both HCA and OCEA.

Report for Meeting of May 14, 2008

Subcommittee Reports

Workplace Enhancement:

• The issue of the storage of County records has been resolved.

• A project request for IT will be submitted for an FTP server.

• Contracts are being reviewed for the completion of the work still needed to improve the safety of the parking lot at the 17th Street facility.

Communications/Project Development:

• Seventeen applications have been received for the Team Excellence Awards. They will be screened and the finalists will be brought to the committee for review and a vote in the June meeting.

• The results of the HCA 2007 Employee Survey were reviewed and provided to the Workplace Enhancement subcommittee for the identification of possible workplace issues.

Report for Meeting of May 1, 2008

The Probation Department LMC met on May 1, 2008. We welcomed Director Don Beezly as the new Chair of the committee, with Supervising Probation Officer Jim Arkyns stepping down after serving a year and a half as the Chair. Jim will remain as an LMC member, and we thank him for his service as Chair.

Workplace issues:

• Payroll adjustment delays continue to be a problem for many of our members who work overtime. Frederico Perez from payroll indicated that he needs concrete examples in order to track the delays.

• Mileage reimbursements are not being processed as quickly as our members would like. Frederico stated that the claims are the responsibility of the Auditor-Controller. He distributed a document on how to obtain information from the Auditor-Controller Intranet webpage.

• Parking at MOB/Juvenile Hall has been an ongoing problem for some time now as there appears to be a shortage of spaces. Brian Wayt will check on this issue.

• Regarding security at the SAO parking lot, Sheriff’s Special Officers checked the parking lot and the only reported issue was a hit and run. Frank Flavin will check with the Sheriff’s Department regarding possible reports.

• Director Dave Burnham has asked the committee for guidelines for the Memorial Wall at Juvenile Hall.

OCEA/Health Care Agency LMCOCEA Senior Labor Relations Representative Loretta van der Pol

OCEA/Probation Department LMCOCEA Labor Relations Representative Frank Flavin


As we enter the home stretch toward 2009 bargaining, our OCEA Hot Dog Days are taking on a new importance. Come on out, have a hot dog, and talk with OCEA staff Labor Relations Representatives and OCEA Benefits Representatives. We’re using our Hot Dog Days to spread vital information about OCEA events, and happenings within the County.

Above: High “SQ”: At our Hot Dog Days, people exhibit a high “smile quotient.” This photo was taken on May 5, 2008, near 888/1200 N. Main St., in Santa Ana. Many of the employees present were SSA or HCA employees.

Right: OCEA staff members prepare for the crowd, shortly before the start of 2008’s first OCEA Hot Dog Day, at Hutton Towers.


OCEA’s Hot Dog Wagon

This is our seventh season!All OCEA Hot Dog Day events start at 11:30 a.m.,

except where otherwise noted. This schedule is subject to change! Be sure to check the OCEA website

(www.oceamember.org) for current information.

2008 OCEA Hot Dog ScheduleOrange County and Superior Court

Tuesday, July 01, 2008 Harbor Court - 4601 Jamboree Blvd., Newport Beach

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 MOB/OCH/Theo/Lamoreau1 - 401 The City Drive, Orange

Wednesday, July 9, 2008 D.A.- 401 Civic Center, Santa Ana

Thursday, July 10, 2008 North Court - 1275 North Berkeley, Fullerton

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 OC Fire Authority - 1 Fire Authority Road, Irvine

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 OCEA (Food Drive Kickoff)

Tuesday, July 22, 2008 Registrar of Voters, 1300 South Grand Ave., Bldg. C, Santa Ana

Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Irvine Court Facility

Thursday, July 24, 2008 SARC, 1928 S. Grand Ave, Santa Ana

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 “The Pit,” Civic Center, 12 Civic Center Plaza

Thursday, July 31, 2008 Sand Dollar, 1240 S. State College, Anaheim

Thursday, August 07, 2008 Harbor Court, Laguna Hills

Tuesday, August 12, 2008 CSS / SAO, between 909 & 1015 N. Main Street, Santa Ana

Thursday, August 19, 2008 RDMD (Katella yard)

Tuesday, August 26, 2008 Harbor Court, 4601 Jamboree, Newport Beach

Thursday, September 04, 2008 Central Court / Law Library, 515 N. Flower St., Santa Ana

Thursday, September 11, 2008 RDMD / Sheriff (Hutton Towers), 320 N. Flower Street, Santa Ana

Cities and Special DistrictsThursday, July 03, 2008 Costa Mesa

Thursday, July 17, 2008 AMEA Police Dept. / Library, Location TBD

Tuesday, August 05, 2008 Orange County Water District, Fountain Valley

Thursday, August 14, 2008 Irvine

Thursday, August 21, 2008 AMEA, Public Works, Location TBD

Thursday, August 28, 2008 Costa Mesa, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Tustin, Location TBD

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Mesa Consolidated Water District, Fairview Park (4:00!)

Adoption!

Who can do it?How can I do it?

Find the answers!

WHEN: Friday, July 18, 20086:30 – 8:00 PM

WHERE: Anaheim Community Center

250 E. Center St., Anaheim

FOR INFORMATION & TO REGISTER CALL:

(714) 704-8946

(Does not replace SSA Orientation Meeting.)


Attention OCEA Members!Do you have kids going to college in the Fall?

OCEA is pleased to announce that applications for the 2008 OCEA Board of Directors Scholarship are now being accepted!

Here’s another great benefit of OCEA membership! OCEA is sponsoring two $2,000 scholarships for children or stepchildren of OCEA members (or whose legal guardian or financially responsible grandparent is an OCEA member). Eligibility for consideration is contingent on enrollment (or acceptance with intent to enroll) in an accredited college, university, or community college. Further eligibility requirements, selection criteria, and applications are available at OCEA or on the OCEA website. Applications must be received at OCEA on or before July 18, 2008, and the awards will be announced at the August meeting of the OCEA Board of Directors.

For scholarship application and rules, call OCEA at (714) 835-3355, or visit www.oceamember.org.

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OCEA secures agreement from County for an effective review process, unique in the stateIn mid-April 2008, OCEA learned that the Orange County Register newspaper had (under the Public Records Act) requested names and salaries of all County employees. The California Supreme Court has stated that, in general, such requests must be complied with.

OCEA worked with the County to establish a procedure in which an impartial committee would rule on specific requests by employees that their names be excluded under limited exceptions. This arrangement is the only one of its kind in the state.

OCEA has been in contact with The Register in an effort to secure assurances from The Register that it will exercise restraint in determining how it will use the information it has received.

For more details, check out our website: www.oceamember.org.

OCEA Steward Linda Faris (Superior Court), left, confers with OCEA Labor Relations Representative Jason Motsick at an emergency meeting of OCEA members under the OCEA building the evening of April 23, 2008, regarding the County’s release of names and salaries pursuant to The Register’s Public Records Act request.

Our emergency membership meeting was well attended!


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Pixie is a female, 1-year-old, brown tabby and white, Domestic Short Hair, ID# A0886752. “Pixie” is a sweet and gentle girl who would make a great lap kitty.

Rubie is a female, 1-year-old, gray, Domestic Short Hair, ID# A0891559. “Rubie” loves being around people and she likes to soak up the sun as she naps.

Tucker is a male, 1-year-old, white, Mini-Lop mix, ID# A0888968. “Tucker” is a social bunny who wants to greet every new face he sees.

In this issue of the OCEA Employee, in association with the Orange County Animal Care Center, we present six

exciting animals on the prowl for new owners.

These animals are so beautiful that they may not be available when you inquire. Other animals are available!

Please call (714) 935-6848 or go to www.ocpetinfo.com for more information!

Community Public Health Nurses!OCEA and HCA were recently involved in a meet-and-confer process on a proposed new policy and Quality Assurance Tool. In our second meeting, on June 5, HCA agreed to withdraw its proposed survey in favor of developing a method to more accurately obtain the quality-of-care and services information needed. The three members of OCEA’s team who participated in the meeting—Paula Beau, Debbi Bennett, and My-Thuc Crisanto—will now

be part of a project committee to develop an instrument that would be more accurate and better received.

Kudos to our Nurses who did all of the hard work that was needed for the presentation and justification of our position!

My-Thuc Crisanto (left) and Paula Beau, two of the members of OCEA’s team which met with the County regarding the County’s proposed Quality Assurance Tool.

Nurse Appreciation Day was on May 6, 2008. OCEA distributed red-and-black insulated lunch bags to all of its member Nurses in HCA, imprinted with the words, “OCEA Appreciates Our Nurses.” Many thanks to Denise Thomas, April Barrio, Pam Ickes, Paula Beau, Pauline Bui, Susan Johnson, Carmen Reynolds, and everyone else who helped with the distribution.

A special thanks to Maureen Robles, HCA Institutional Health Services Manager, who, with the HCA CMS Main Jail staff, was so helpful in making arrangements to take 150 of the lunch bags into the jail for distribution.

Our OCEA Professional Nurses Caucus continues its activities. In general, we meet monthly at OCEA for lunch. All professional Nurses are welcome to attend! Just notify Loretta van der Pol, OCEA Senior Labor Relations Representative, to help us plan for lunch.

Loretta van der PolOCEA Senior Labor Relations Representative


On April 5, 2008, hundreds of OCEA leaders gathered at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa for an ultra-special conference, our 2008 OCEA Leadership Conference. You could call it a “pre-2009 OCEA bargaining” conference. We had several topflight speakers who helped us place the County’s and State’s finances into perspective. We had excellent attendance and participation.

All in all, it was a great and memorable day!Turn page u


“2008 and Beyond – Goals of the Board of Supervisors” Mario Mainero, Chief of Staff for Supervisor John Moorlach

Mario gave us some insights into the accomplishments and attitudes of the Board of Supervisors, particularly as they relate to Board Chairman John Moorlach. Mario’s ideas (as to possible things that should be considered to reduce County costs) include “think harder about the size and frequency of pay increases” and “think again about departing from the defined-benefit mode of pension benefits and instead adopt the defined contribution mode.” Although OCEA disagrees with many of Mario’s views, he is very accessible, and he is not afraid to speak his mind.

OCEA Senior Employee Relations Manager Jim Riley and OCEA Operations Manager (Cities and Districts) Larry Lykins were involved in a confrontation with a member of OCEA’s Communications Division. Jim seems to be saying, “There better not be film in that camera.” There wasn’t—it’s a digital camera.

OCEA Stewards (left to right) Lou Jean Duncan, Linda Darrah, and Gayle McQuown at the 2008 OCEA Leadership Conference.

Speaker Highlights

“2008 and Beyond - Challenges Facing the County and Its Employees”Tom Mauk, County Executive Officer, County of Orange

Tom “tells it like it is” and sticks to his guns. Tom has always been a “straight shooter” with OCEA, and his remarks were helpful in understanding the attitudes of the Board of Supervisors as they are applied in the trenches.

Boiled down, he sees the 2009 negotiations problems of OCEA and the County as being a matter of setting priorities—of allocating scarce resources.


Don Drozd, OCEA’s General Counsel, made a fantastic presentation entitled “The Middle-Class Squeeze: Some Facts, Some History, and Some Hope.” Don threw a great deal of light on how the middle class first appeared in America and what has been bringing about its downfall.

Our final speaker of the morning was Steve Baker. Steve is one of OCEA’s lobbyists in Sacramento, and he and Aaron Read have vigorously represented OCEA for many years. Steve gave an excellent presentation regarding what is going on in Sacramento, and how it is impacting us in Orange County.

“Reality in Sacramento - What’s in Store for Local Government”Steve Baker, Legislative Analyst from Aaron Read & Associates, LLC

Our keynote speaker was Draza Mrvichin, Retired Presiding Mediator, State of California, State Mediation and Conciliation Service. Draza has the reputation of being one of the greatest, if not the greatest, mediators in the history of mediation. Draza drew on his many years of experience and shared some great concepts and wonderful stories with us.

Keynote SpeakerDraza Mrvichin, Retired Presiding Mediator, State Mediation and Conciliation Service

“The Middle-Class Squeeze: Some Facts, Some History, and Some Hope” Don Drozd, OCEA General Council

OCEA Stewards Heinz Roehler (Orange County Water District), left, and Beatrice De La Torre, were among those attending OCEA’s 2008 Leadership Conference. The conference ran from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and included speakers and interactive breakout groups.


If there is any profession in the world that is a “people” profession, it is that of elected office-holder. Office-holders tend to care about people. This is especially so of those who have taken part in OCEA activities or other labor-related events.

All of the people on these pages, whether you agree with them or not on the issues, share one attribute: they are respected by people from their own party, and by their opponents as well—and by OCEA!

Claudia Alvarez, Councilmember, City of Santa Ana

Santa Ana City Councilmember Claudia Alvarez, a friend of labor, is shown here at a press conference at OCEA Headquarters. You’ll also find Claudia at the SCOPO meetings hosted by OCEA!

Michele Martinez, Councilmember, City of Santa Ana

Santa Ana City Councilmember Michele Martinez (left) chats with Santa Ana civic leader and attorney Alfredo M. Amezcua at the May 15 “Day of Action” at the Plaza of the Flags.

Tom Harman, Senator, 35th Senate District (portions of OC)

Senator Tom Harman was a featured speaker at one of our OCEA pre-bargaining conferences for members of OCEA negotiating teams. Tom shared some insights on the realities of the Sacramento budget process.

Todd Spitzer, Assemblymember, 71st District (central OC)

Assemblymember Todd Spitzer is seen here at an OCEA-hosted SCOPO event last year. Todd is one of the most outspoken elected officials you will meet, and he has a well-deserved reputation for supporting our schools and peace officers.


FRienDs of LABOR!Other favorites! If you’ve been around OCEA for any time, you’ll recognize both of these friendly faces. These fine leaders both met up with term-limits in their respective offices, but OCEA, and public employees in general, have never had better friends than these two men. We’ll be hearing more from both of these gentlemen in the future!

Assemblymember Tom Umberg pTom served three distinguished terms in the California Assembly, representing at different times the 72nd Assembly District and the 69th Assembly District.

Senator Joe Dunn pJoe represented us as State Senator for the 34th Senate District, from 1998 through 2006. This photograph was taken in the OCEA Assembly Room!

Dick Ackerman, Senator, 33rd District (inland OC)

In 2007, Senator Dick Ackerman was a guest at an OCEA-hosted conference of SCOPO. Dick served three terms in the Assembly, and is in his second Senate term.

Lou Correa, Senator, 34th District (central OC)

Senator Lou Correa has been a great friend of labor and of OCEA for many years. Lou (center) is shown here with OCEA Labor Relations Representative Frank Flavin (left), and OCEA Senior Labor Relations Manager Jim Riley (right). Frank and Jim were in Sacramento for the Peace Officers’ Memorial ceremony earlier this year and paid a visit to Lou.

Jose Solorio, Assemblyman, 69th District (central OC)

At the May 15 “Day of Action,” OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino (left) chatted with state Assemblymember Jose Solorio, who represents his constituents in Anaheim, Santa Ana, and Garden Grove in the 69th Assembly District.


Wellington “Coach” BennettOC Sheriff’s Department

(General Unit, Professional Staff)

Georgeanna HoffmanOC Sheriff’s Department

(Sheriff’s Special Officer/Deputy Coroner Unit)

Eva BurdettOC Department of Housing and Community Services

Melanie DennisOC Social Services Agency

Don FriedlineOC Fire Authority

Carolyn GregoryOC Superior Court

Ray YarbroughOC Probation Department

Moira SullivanOC Sanitation District

Linda DarrahOC Office of the District Attorney

In Memoriam

Barbara Lee Bauman1938-2008

Nurse Practitioner, Correctional Medical Facilities, County of Orange

OCEA member for more than two decades

We will miss your friendship and laughter.

Gone—flitted away, taken the stars from the nightand the sun from the day! Gone, and a cloud in my heart.

—Alfred Tennyson

The members of the first-ever OCEA Steward Advisory Committee are as follows:

The OCEA Steward Advisory Committee is comprised of OCEA Stewards employed by the County of Orange, the Orange County Sanitation District, the Orange County Fire Authority, and the Orange County Superior Court, along with OCEA staff.

It is expected that the OCEA Steward Advisory Committee will meet during lunch breaks, after work, or sometimes on the weekend, and will explore ideas and assist with the development of OCEA Steward policies and guidelines. The committee will be charged with developing, analyzing, and recommending for possible implementation, potential improvements to the OCEA Steward Program.

OCEA Calendar

OCEA PAC Meeting Third Thursday each month

OCEA Board of Directors Meeting Third Tuesday each month

OCEA Steward Meeting Second Tuesday each month

For complete OCEA Calendar, check out our website at

www.oceamember.org

All new OCEA Stewards are required to attend our Steward training, and it is highly recommended that current Stewards attend the training as well.

Session 1 of the training covers such topics as the History of Organized Labor, Governing Laws, and the Memorandum of Understanding. Session 2 covers Roles and Responsibilities of a Steward, Handling Workplace Issues, and Grievance Handling. The subject matter is intended to provide OCEA Stewards with the tools and knowledge they require to be effective workplace leaders.

Each session of the OCEA Steward Training Program will be an all-day training and will be held at OCEA Headquarters. Upcoming training dates are as follows:

July 17, 2008 - Session 1

August 21, 2008 - Session 2

September 18, 2008 - Session 1

October 16, 2008 - Session 2

Please pre-register at least ten days in advance. To pre-register, please contact Llesena Ontiveras at [email protected].


Step 1: Whether you love your job pretty much all the time, or whether there was only one instant that you loved it, or whether you are somewhere in between, we want to hear about it! We’re backing our desire with Disneyland tickets! Just put down some thoughts. Be specific, “name names,” avoid glittering generalities. Make sure your name is on your entry. We expect to use some of the entries in this magazine or on our OCEA website!

Step 2: In addition to your reasons for loving your job, we need to have other information included as well, enough so that we get a rounded picture of who you really are. Some things to cover: city you live in, where you came from, information about your family, pictures we can use, information on hobbies, and of course pets.

Step 3: Remember these points:

1. Last day for entries to be received at OCEA: August 15, 2008 (5:00 p.m.).

2. Entries may be typed or handwritten. They may be mailed or emailed. Include photographs if you want!

3. Emailed entries should be directed to [email protected].

4. Mailed entries should be sent to OCEA, 830 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

5. Remember, you must be a member of OCEA to have your entry considered.

6. Entries will be judged by OCEA staff members. Decisions are final.

7. OCEA reserves all rights to all entries, including photos, and OCEA may revise and publish any entries (including non-winners).

First Prize: Four Disneyland Tickets!Second Prize: Three Disneyland Tickets!Third Prize: Two Disneyland Tickets!

This contest is open only to employees of the County of Orange, the Court, and Cities and Districts represented by OCEA. You must be a member of OCEA to have your entry considered.

Don’t worry if you aren’t a great writer. Just put down your thoughts as best you can. Final judging will be based on an overall impression of the submission. All entries become the property of OCEA, and are subject to editing or rewriting, and possible publication.

Enter to win

4 Disneyland

tickets!


Alicia Abbati Murray . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtEvelyn Aburto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtWendy Acosta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public DefenderCecilia Aduna . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyEric Aguilar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtGlenda Aguilar . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyJazmin Aguilar . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyFadi Alawi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentLiza Alcantar . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentSyed Ali . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyChante Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . Child Support ServicesJudith Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registrar of VotersAmber Alvarado . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentOmar Alvarado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .County ClerkGloria Alvarez . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyJuan Alvarez Cervantes . . . . . Health Care AgencyMaria Alvarez . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentMelissa Amerman . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheriff’s OfficeAlfonzo Amezuca . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyJessica Amezcua . . . . . . . . .Housing & CommunityHeather Anderson . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentJanel Andrews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtDavid Aoki . . . . . . . Integrated Waste ManagementYvonne Apodaca . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyDenise Arevalo . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyViviana Arevalo . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyJuan Arreola . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyEleana Arrizon . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyAracely Arroyo . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyDiane Arteaga . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyFanahidit Arzate . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyDavid Atkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyUatoa Atuatasi . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyKarina Avalos . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyTaline Avedissian . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Andrew Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentDerrick Ballard . . . . Integrated Waste ManagementSusan Barry . . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentValerie Basulto . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyAnna Beal . . . . . . . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Paula Becker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public LibraryBrandie Bell . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyRebecca Benudiz . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyNancy Bernardo . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentTamera Bethune . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyJennifer Biggins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtTonya Binkley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public LibraryJose Boc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtOscar Bocanegra . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentMegan Bond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registrar of VotersKenneth Bonfadini . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyDon Boullion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auditor-ControllerGarrett Bright . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyStephan Brittsan . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentNicole Brunetti . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyGabriela Buenrostro . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Patrick Burgess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public LibraryAdriana Cabrera . . . . . . . . . Child Support ServicesDaniel Camara . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentKimberly Candelaria . . . . .Social Services AgencyDean Capalety . . . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Gary Carnes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentJesus Carriedo . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentCynthia Cassil . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyAlicia Castillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clerk-RecorderNorma Castillo . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentYanet Centeno de Flores . . . Probation DepartmentOlga Cervantes . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencySara Chan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public LibraryDavid Chappell . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assessor’s OfficeScott Charette . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentAnnabel Chaudhry . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyShamid Chaudhry . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentJanlus Chou . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyCatherine Chung . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyMichael Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentMatthew Cleary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Library

Janet Coca . . . . . . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Jacqueline Cole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public DefenderJanet Colston Nill . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Julie Combs . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyDesiree Concepcion . . . . . .Social Services AgencyAbigail Constantino . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyGia Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtTaylor Cooper . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyKathy Corrigan Sole . . . . .Social Services AgencyAdriana Cortes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtArnoldo Cortez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtMichael Cos . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyChris Cosand . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentHeide Cottle . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyKelly Couch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyPamela Coulter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtDaneille Coye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District AttorneyDanielle Craycroft . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencySpencer Crisp . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentCarla Critz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentAraceli Cruz . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyMarika Csapo . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyPolly Dagmy . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyBryan Dakin . . . . . . Integrated Waste ManagementJenny Davey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auditor-ControllerDavid David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assessor’s OfficeVicki Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyElizabeth Dearborn . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencySarah Delgado . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyMelissa Del Rio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtLucia Delucia . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyLisa DePriest . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyBrent Deville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assessor’s OfficeTristine Devine . . . . . . . . . . Child Support ServicesLeticia Diaz . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyToloan Diaz . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyDianne Didio . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyKatie Dietzman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public LibraryMelanie Dilger . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyLindsey Domaguin . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentNicole Dorantes . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyErin Doyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentNga Duong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyYen Duong . . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencySherrie Eakins Franklin . . . Child Support ServicesLysse Dina Ellis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtEsmeralda Escutia . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyEmma Esparza . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auditor-ControllerJuan Espinoza . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentPeter Espinoza . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyStephanie Falche . . . . . . . . . . . . . District AttorneyJeffrey Farkas . . . . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Randy Farris . . . . . . . . . . . . Child Support ServicesChristina Felix . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentRichard Fernandez . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Shawn Fernandez . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Karrah Ferrin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtMarilyn Fillipp . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencySophie Fleischhacker . . . . .Social Services AgencyElena Flores . . . . . . . . . . .County Executive OfficePerlita Flores . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyMarion Fraide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtChristopher Fresquez . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtAdriana Fuentes . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyJessica Funke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtMikel Gajkowski . . . . . . . . . . . Registrar of VotersHeather Gallas . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyCristina Galutera Hitt . . . . . . . . . . Public DefenderDaniel Gamez . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyPenelope Ganac . . . . . . . . . Child Support ServicesRachel Gandre . . . . . . . . . Treasurer-Tax CollectorAdrian Garcia . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentGabriel Garcia . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentJennifer Garcia . . . . . . . . . . Child Support SystemsMabel Garcia . . . . . . . . . District Attorney’s OfficeServando Garcia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtMatt George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Guardian

Norma Ghassemian . . . . . .Social Services AgencySamih Ghoubrial . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentKristie Giner . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyVeronica Giraldo . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyOleg Gladnikov . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyRenee Glosecki . . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Gail Goehle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtJoshua Goldsmith . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Gustavo Gomez . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyKaren Gomez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtJuanita Gonzales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtRichard Gonzales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtFernando Gonzalez . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtJeancarlo Gonzalez . . . . . . . . . . . District AttorneyKarina Gonzalez . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentLuis Gonzalez . . . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Margaret Gonzalez . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyRhonda Gonzalez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtAnjelika Gordon . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyHeather Gramme . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentMatthew Gray . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentChristian Greusard . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyChristina Griego . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyAurora Grimaldo . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyTeri Groover . . . . . . . . . . . .Housing & CommunityChristopher Gstrein . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentClaudia Guzman . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyPatti Hamilton . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyHolly Han . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyChris Hanania . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentMichelle Harbulak Milan . . Child Support ServicesKristena Haro . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentDon Harrell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtAllison Harrity . . . . . . . . District Attorney’s OfficeFabian Hartwell Santia . . . . . Probation DepartmentMichael Hatch . . . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Robert Hensley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public LibraryChad Hernaez . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentJorge Hernandez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public LibraryYesenia Hernandez . . . . . . Treasurer-Tax CollectorDiana Herrera . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentStephanie Hidalgo . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyWendy Hinsberger . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyBinh Hoang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyShawn Holton . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentSusanna Hong . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyChristopher Hooshmand . . . Probation DepartmentAaron Horton . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentDebra Houston . . . . . . . . . . Child Support ServicesKeith Howard . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyRobert Howell . . . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Brian Howlett . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentColleen Huddleston . . . . . .Social Services AgencyCarmen Hugh . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyPerla Huizar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtTerrayce Hunter . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyPatrica Hurtado . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyWilliam Hussung . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Amy Huynh . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyShannon Huynh . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyTrang Huynh . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyElizabeth Ines . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyJoanne Ingalla . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auditor-ControllerApril Jannise . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyLupie Janos . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyCharlene Javier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtBryanne Jennings . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyPauline Jin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtJae Jo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public LibraryJennifer Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtMiguel Juarez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtQuiondreius Juniel . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentCatherine Keister . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentWellrosa Keo . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyBrian Kim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentJeannie Kim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyThomas Kipp . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services Agency

Karen Koechlin . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyShelly Koerner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtRoxanne Komure . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyAnnie Lai . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyLihong Lai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyEldwin Lajom . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentAmalia Lam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyDuy Lam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyJovy Lam . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyKatie Lam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentMimi Lam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtKathleen Langley . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyJames Lanthripe . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyEsmeralda Larios . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyAntonio Larrea . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyJennifer Larson . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentBernabette Lavenant . . . . . . . . . . . . Public LibraryChau Le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyTam Le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auditor-ControllerAlexis Leblanc . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyGabriel Ledesma . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentEric Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentJusam Lee . . . . . . . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Keasha Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyAlison Leff . . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyChannary Leng . . . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Tenley Lerch . . . . . . . . . . . Child Support ServicesBeth Levine Jeffery . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyLi Li . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)William Libling . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyLeo Linder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyAmy Lindquist . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentNicole Little . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyCarol Liu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentBrianna Llamas . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyRaul Loera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyPriscilla Lomeli . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyQuenia Lomeli . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentBrenda Lopez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtCarlos Lopez . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer-Tax CollectorJovita Lopez . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyMyrna Lopez . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyRoland Lopez . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentRonald Lopez . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyLena Lor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtTamiko Love . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyDavid Lu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentRuth Lucero . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyRochelle Lucey Kabadi . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtMichele Luka . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyJeremy Luke . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentGloria Luna Dipietro . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtAraceli Luperao . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyChau Luu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyNgoc Ly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencySean Ly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyLaura Lynch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public LibraryMatthew Macias . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentJulia Madzarevic . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyNelly Magallanes . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyAmber Mahle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assessor’s OfficeMary Ann Malamut . . . . District Attorney’s OfficeYassaman Malek . . . . . . . . Child Support ServicesOrlando Manriquez . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Lilia Manzo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyTeresa Manzo Martinez . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentMaria Marmolejo . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyAnn Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child Support ServicesDiane Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyAdelina Martinez . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyEric Martinez . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentFrancisco Martinez . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentJacqueline Martinez . . . . . .Social Services AgencyManuel Martinez . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyMaribel Martinez . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyMartha Martinez . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyShelli Martinez . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s Department

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Rincy Mathew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtKimberly Maxson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtJames McAnally . . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Chelsea McConnell . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentDavid McElwain . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentDebbie McReynolds . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtAntonio Medina . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencySuzanne Medina . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyKaralyn Meeh . . . . . Integrated Waste ManagementTsion Melaku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District AttorneyClemente Mendoza . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentIvonne Mendoza . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyVirginia Mena . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentJames Mercer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtZachary Meredith . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentRhonda Merritt . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentDerek Mgbeke . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyCrystal Michaelis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public LibraryElizabeth Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . Auditor-ControllerLinda Miller . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencySpencer Miller . . . . . . . . .County Executive OfficeJoseph Mitchem . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assessor’s OfficeDil Mohammed . . . . . . . . . . . . Auditor-ControllerAryan Monroe . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyLorie Moore . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyMarissa Morales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtTeresa Moran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .County ClerkChris Moreno . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyDavene Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assessor’s OfficeRodrigo Moroyoqui . . . . . .Social Services AgencyFernanda Morton . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyCindy Moskowitz . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentDavid Moya . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentKassandra Muir . . . . . . . . . Child Support ServicesJames Murray . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentWilliam Murray . . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Jose Najera . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child Support ServicesDaniel Napper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assessor’s OfficeDiane Navarro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public LibraryElizabeth Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public LibraryLien Ngo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentCaroline Nguyen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtChristy Nguyen . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyDong Nguyen . . . . . . . . . . . Child Support ServicesHong Nguyen . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyJudy Nguyen . . . . . . . . . .Social Service ProbationNikki Nguyen . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyRaymond Nguyen . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyStacy Nguyen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtTiffany Nguyen . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyTuoi Nguyen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auditor-ControllerVivian Nguyen . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyWarisa Niizawa . . . Integrated Waste ManagementMayerly Nolasco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtJennifer Nonora . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentBeneranda Nunez . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyJessica Nunez . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencySheila Oertwich Brown . . .Social Services AgencySusan Ojeda . . . . . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Angela Olatubosun . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyCarol Olson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public LibraryMargaret O’Neil . . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Laura Orduno . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentErika Orozco . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentBeatriz Ortiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentShauna Ortiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtLucila Oseguera . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentSheryl Pablo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencySandra Paceley . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auditor-ControllerKathryn Pacheco . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentJonathan Padilla . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentTamara Padilla . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyHaydee Padin Alvarez . . . .Social Services AgencyAntero Pagunsan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtCorinne Palmer . . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Mark Palmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentAlice Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auditor-ControllerYalitza Partida . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyRichard Parry . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentMarylynn Patrich . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyMario Pedroza . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyAraceli Peinado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtJavier Pena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyJesse Pena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentJessie Peralta . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyOswaldo Perdomo . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyMartin Perez . . . . . . . . . . . . Child Support ServicesSamantha Perez . . . . . . . . . Child Support Services

Josh Pfohlman . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentChi Pham . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyCuong Pham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assessor’s OfficeMinh-Ha Pham . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyAn Phan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyTracy Phan . . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyAaron Phelps . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyKrysta Phillips . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentThomas Pickles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtNancy Pierson . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyHugo Pineda . . . . . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)David Piquette . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyMatthew Pirritano . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyGina Pirruccello . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyElizabeth Pluard . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyWillia Portillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auditor-ControllerSashi Prasod . . . . . . . . . . . . Child Support ServicesJoseph Putulowski . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentJennifer Quiocho . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentElisa Quiroga . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyLinda Rachell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .County CounselKelly Ralph . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentEvelyn Ramirez . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyJenny Ramirez . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyMaria Ramirez . . . . . . . . . . Child Support ServicesMichael Ramirez . . . . . . . . Child Support ServicesLiliana Ramos . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyEloisa Raymundo . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentEllen Readers . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyBrittney Reinholtz . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyTiffany Reinoehl . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyGregory Reyes . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyLeticia Reyes . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyDiana Reyna . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyIris Rider . . . . . . . . . . . . District Attorney’s OfficeNicole Riley . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentDiane Rivera . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyRegina Robinson . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyHugo Robles . . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentMonica Rocha . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentAlejandro Rodriguez . . . . . . Probation DepartmentCorrine Rodriguez . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyManuel Rodriguez . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentMarco Rodriguez . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyEliberto Romero . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentMelissa Romero . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyChris Romines . . . . Integrated Waste ManagementCecililia Rondini . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencySara Rostamkhani . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Susan Rowe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtJacqueline Ruano . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyAlma Rubalcava . . . . . . . . . Child Support ServicesKatherine Rueda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtLoni Ruiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyMichael John Rzeznik . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentCarmelita Saldana . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyJuan Saldivar . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentDavid Sanchez . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auditor-ControllerErik Sandoval . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentWeena Sangkatavat Integrated Waste ManagementFloyd Santiago . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentShelly Santiago . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyDeborah Schiewitz . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtTed Schneider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public GuardianHayley Sechman . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyJeannie Sepeda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District AttorneySara Seymour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public LibraryRachel Shapiro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public LibraryBethia Sheean Wallace . . . . . . . . . . . Public LibraryGary Sheinberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District AttorneyGeorge Shimono . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Harold Shirley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assessor’s OfficeEugene Shvetsky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtJenelle Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentSavanna Snowden . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentCristina Sosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyKristina Spencer . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentMolly Stallcup . . . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Kimberly Stamer . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentErin Stenberg . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentRobert Stephens . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assessor’s OfficeJames Stringham . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public GuardianScott Sweaza . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyDavida Swhartz . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyOsman Taban . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyJoanne Tabata . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyDarren Tan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public GuardianSamy Tanagho . . . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)

Ricky Taneca . . . . . Integrated Waste ManagementRosalie Tatoy . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentMelissa Teroka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtMary Thatcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public LibraryJames Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentTrisha Thomas . . . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Michele Tiberghien . . . . . . . . . . . . Clerk-RecorderSam Tieu . . . . . . . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Angela Tober . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencySat Tong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assessor’s OfficeDorinda Torres . . . . . . . . . . Child Support ServicesEfren Torres Baque . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public LibraryBenjamin Towne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public LibraryChristian Tran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registrar of VotersDarren Tran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public GuardianMickey Tran . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyMonalisa Tran . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencySon Tran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentTom Tran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentChristina Trinh . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyCarolyn Truong . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyYvette Tsang . . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyToni Tseng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtKristen Turner . . . . . . . . . . Child Support ServicesKristin Turner . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyLiane Uchima . . . . . . . .OC Public Works (RDMD)Susana Ulloa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District AttorneySherrie Umali . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencySusana Umali . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentCarlos Umana . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyWilliam Valdivia . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyTheresita Vale . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyDiane Vargas . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyNhouka Vargas . . . . . . . . . . Child Support ServicesErik Vasquez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public LibraryLina Vasquez . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencySocorro Vazquez . . . . . . . . Child Support ServicesMaria Vasquez Puentes . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentAmber Veach . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentConnie Velarde . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyMariso Velasco . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentAlex Velazquez . . . . . . . . . Child Support ServicesTina Verellen . . . . . . . . . .County Executive OfficeSandra Vidana . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyRosalba Vieyra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clerk-RecorderCristina Villa . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyJohn Villanueva . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentKim Khanh Vo . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyMagdalene Vo . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyShoshana Volkas . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyLeanne Vu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation DepartmentTanya Vu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtNancy Vuong . . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencyNeera Wadehra . . . . . . . . . . Child Support ServicesJennifer Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtJaraael Wallace . . . . . . . . . .Social Services AgencySeconda Washington . . . . .Social Services AgencyNicole Weatherbee . . . . . . . . . . . .Assessor’s OfficeJeffrey White . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheriff’s DepartmentLeslie White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior CourtBernadette Williams . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyAna Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyJulie Wozencraft . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyVuthy Yam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care AgencyEmily Yu . . . . . . . . . . . . District Attorney’s OfficeSovanna Yun . . . . . . . . . . . . . Retirement Systems

OCEA CITIES and DISTRICTS

Garden Grove CEA

IPEA Irvine

Yorba Linda CEA

Orange County Water District

Orange County Sanitation District

Orange County Sanitation District

Costa Mesa CEA

Ameenah Abu HamdiyyahSayed AshrafniaKristen BackourisCamil BadroMichael BosGena BowenKaren BrameJeremy BroadwaterTeresa CaseyEllis ChangTerence ChangCynthia ChewChris ChungKamyar DibajJonathan Ferguson Kari FloodVeronica FrutosLaurie FussellJanice GardellCamille HillAaron HodsonSusan HolsteinLoriana HornikRhonda KawellDenise KehnSamuel KimIvy LeDonald LucasElaine Ma’aeNavin MaruDavid Marcum

Juan MedinaJudy MooreBasil MuradDon NguyenQuang NguyenTina NguyenTruc NguyenSharon OslandThyana PhiGloria PickrellMaritza PizarroNancy RagenMaria RamosChristine Reeder HaywoodDarlene RobertsonDanny RodriguezMarina RomeroAllen SernaMarsha SpellmanSeth StarkTiffany StephensTanya ToCuong TranElaine TruongThanh-Nguyen VoRachot WanmuangNida WatkinsKristin WeissCandy WilderDaniel WindhamJerry Young

Darrell ChinHernan De SantosRon Morgan

Kenneth QuonYing Wang

Robert CavanaughJeff Ruth

Bob SilvaCatherine Yu

Frank Chavez

Maria BecerraDavid Foley

Elvira Harvey

Kelligh Brown Janice Kuhn

Mary Jane Weidenkeller

RECRUITING OCEA STEWARDS

RECRUITING OCEA MEMBERS

Wellington BennettArlyn BuckLinda DarrahOliver Didio

Teresa GarciaMargot Knife ChiefGayle McQuownLezlee Neebe

Juan OchoaMichael TorleyJohn TranMichael Velasquez

Pamela WatersRay Yarbrough

Loena AlcarazFred AlloucheChristophe AshwayCarolina AucottKarina AvalosRaylina AvilaLorena BarreraJames BrosmanJoanna BurchellSan Juanita CarrilloJohn CrainVeronica CruzMoctezum Enriquez

Maribel GarciaJudith HallSusanna HongKenneth HwangMary JackDouglas KoernerGrace Ailee LizardoManuel LopezRaquel LopezAyda LuaAlex MaedaBe Marroquin DawesRosemary Montes

Joel NelsonCatherine NguyenSandy NguyenEmma NoorOlive PageIdalia ParraAshley PeaveyTracy PhanJames RiceRosa RodriguezJacqueline RuanoLisa SaggioCheryl Sannebeck

Latricia SantosHayley SechmanTommie TallabasJose TatoyKosal ThachMartin TorrezMonalisa TranSherrie UmaliSusana UmaliKim Khanh VoNancy VuongTiffany WilloughbyKarmen Wiseman


OCEA Board Approves Six-Cent Dues Increase

Our OCEA Board of Directors has voted to increase OCEA dues by six cents per pay period. This small increase is effective June 20, 2008. It will be reflected on your paystub beginning with the July 11, 2008, payday.

We Need Your Home Email Address

See our notice on page 4!

Have You Moved?If you are an OCEA member and you move to a new address, please be sure to inform us of your new address. The County, Court, and other public agencies do not inform OCEA of your change of address. To keep us informed, please call (714) 835-3355, or email your new address to [email protected].

County Loses Former Supervisor “Battling” Bob Battin

Bob Battin passed away on April 29, 2008, at the age of 78. He served on the Board of Supervisors as First District Supervisor from 1969 to 1976. After his service on the Board, Bob practiced law in Santa Ana, and his office was right across the street from OCEA.

Bob’s objectives and OCEA’s often clashed. (In an OCEA tribute to our Board of Supervisors which we published in 2005, we ran a photo of Bob, and reproduced a letter he sent to his constituents in which “Battling Bob” took a “swing” at OCEA.)

Bob had a reputation for being a supporter of the cause of “the little guy,” and while on the Board had a progressive agenda.

During his campaign for re-election, Bob personally walked 25% of his District, and he attributed his come-from-behind victory to this personal contact with voters.

Supervisor Bob Battin (center) with County employees at a Service Awards ceremony. O. Weldon Farrington (Medical Center), left, and Robert E. Martin (Building Services), right, each received 20-year Service Awards.


As many of our OCEA members are aware, OCEA represents employees in many agencies in addition to the County of Orange and the Orange County Superior Court. We also represent employees in many OCEA Affiliates and OCEA Chapters.

OCEA Affiliates are organizations which have contracted with OCEA so that OCEA provides various services, including representation services. OCEA Chapters are organizations for which OCEA is the exclusively-recognized bargaining representative.

On this page are photos of Board members of two of the organizations represented by OCEA!

Board of the Costa Mesa City Employees Association! Front row (left to right): Dean Rodia, Bruce Lindemann, Treasurer Patrick Bauer, Salem Abderrahman, Sue Hupp. Top row (left to right): John Aguilar, Helen Nenedal, Vice President Bill Hoyle, President Kelly Vucinic, Secretary Chris Goldsworthy, Laura Ginther, Holly Carver, Wanda Ayers. Not Pictured: Lily Martinez, Tim Sun.

Board of the Yorba Linda City Employees Association! Left to right: Kimberly Figal, Yorba Linda Community Preservation Officer under the direction of the Community Development Department; Mary Lewis, Yorba Linda Community Preservation Officer under the direction of the Community Development Department; Sandra Hanson, Administrative Secretary in the Yorba Linda Library Business Office.

Yorba Linda CityEmployees Association

Costa Mesa City Employees Association

Watch for more citiesnext issue!

We Represent More Than County and Court Employees!


Pursuant to state law, the County of Orange and the Orange County Employees Association are parties to a “modified agency shop” agreement in all County bargaining units represented by OCEA.

This “modified agency shop” agreement is an arrangement that requires an employee, as a condition of continued employment, either to join OCEA, or pay to OCEA an “agency” or “service” fee in an amount determined by OCEA (not exceeding dues paid by OCEA members). This fee helps cover OCEA’s costs for negotiations, contract administration, and related activities in which it engages on behalf of you and all other employees in your bargaining unit.

The modified agency shop agreement between the County and OCEA does not apply to continuous employees hired prior to January 11, 2002. That is, if you were hired by the County prior to January 11, 2002, and have been continuously employed by the County since your hire date, the requirements listed below do not apply to you and you are not required to pay an agency fee, even if you do not belong to OCEA.

New employees hired on or after January 11, 2002, are required as a condition of employment to do one of the following:

• Join and pay dues to OCEA (currently $10.12 per pay period), or

• Have mandatory paycheck deductions of the agency fees set by OCEA each year (currently $7.72 per pay period), or

• Apply for conscientious objector status (see below).

Note that an election is not irrevocable. An employee may change status from OCEA member to fee payer or from fee payer to OCEA member upon written notice to OCEA. However, although the payment of agency fees entitles an employee to certain basic representation services, only an OCEA member is entitled:

• To vote on proposed collective bargaining agreements

• To vote for OCEA officers or run for OCEA office

• To participate on OCEA Labor Management Committees

• To be a member of a bargaining team

• To purchase upgraded dental, vision,

long-term disability, and other supplemental employee benefits

• To participate in the OCEA discount program which offers a wide array of local merchant discounts

• To purchase tickets through OCEA for special events (such as Edwards Cinemas, Disneyland, and Universal Studios) at reduced prices.

These and other privileges belong only to OCEA members. Such privileges are not available to non-members (including those paying agency fees).

The modified agency shop agreement permits an employee “who is a member of a bona fide religion, body or sect that has historically held conscientious objections to joining or financially supporting public employee organizations” to instead pay an amount equivalent to the agency fee to a “nonreligious, nonlabor charitable fund.” As authorized under state law, the County and OCEA have designated charitable funds to which qualified conscientious objectors must direct such contributions. If an employee belongs to such a bona fide religion, body or sect, and wishes to conscientiously object to the payment of the agency fee, the employee should immediately contact County Employee Relations at 714-834-2857 for further information.

If an employee does not act to become exempt as a conscientious objector, the employee must either immediately join OCEA or automatically become subject to the agency fee. Information is set forth on this page regarding the basis for the calculation of the agency fee and an explanation of the procedure for appealing the fee. For information regarding OCEA membership, call OCEA at 714-835-3355.

Agency Fee Appeal Procedure

If an agency fee payer disagrees with OCEA’s determination of the agency fee amount for any year the employee may institute an appeal by filing an agency fee objection as set forth below.

1. An agency fee objection shall be initiated in writing and shall be filed with the General Manager of OCEA at 830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, CA 92701. The objection shall include the name, home address and telephone number, and representation unit of the agency fee objector.

2. An agency fee objection must be filed

within thirty (30) days of the distribution date of the legally required annual written notice by OCEA or, if the objector becomes subject to the agency fee subsequent to such date, within thirty (30) days of receipt of the information required to be included in that notice.

3. In the event OCEA receives a valid agency fee objection, within forty-five (45) days of the last day for filing an objection OCEA shall request a prompt hearing regarding the agency fee before an impartial decision-maker. OCEA shall select one entity from among the Public Employees Retirement Board, the American Arbitration Association, or the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service, and the entity selected by OCEA shall select the impartial decision-maker.

4. The agency fee objector or OCEA may make a request to the impartial decision-maker for a consolidated hearing of multiple agency fee objections based on case similarities, including but not limited to, hearing location. At any time prior to the start of a hearing, any party may make a motion to the impartial decision-maker challenging any consolidation of the hearing.

5. OCEA shall bear the burden of establishing the reasonableness of the amount of the agency fee.

6. Agency fee objection hearings shall be fair, informal proceedings conducted in conformance with the basic precepts of due process.

7. All decisions of the impartial decision-maker shall be in writing and shall be rendered no later than thirty (30) days after the close of the hearing.

8. All hearing costs shall be borne by OCEA, unless OCEA and the objector agree otherwise.

This procedure does not preclude any other legal remedies available to an objector.

Agency Fee Policy

1. Any person:

a. who is not a member of OCEA,

b. who is employed in a representation unit represented by OCEA, and

c. whose continued employment by the County is conditioned on the payment of member dues or an agency fee to OCEA,

Annual Notice to Agency Fee Payers


has the right to object to OCEA expenditures not related to collective bargaining, contract administration, grievance processing, or other legally chargeable expenses in the manner set forth below.

2. During the month of June each year, an annual written notice shall be published in the OCEA Employee which shall set forth:

a. the amount of the agency fee expressed as a percentage of the annual dues for an OCEA individual member,

b. the basis for the calculation of the agency fee, and

c. a description of the procedure for appealing all or any part of the agency fee.

In the same issue of the OCEA Employee, OCEA shall publish this policy to provide notice to OCEA-represented employees of their right to object and the procedure for objecting. OCEA shall also send a copy of this policy to each person who objected the previous year to inform the person of his or her right to renew the objection for the current year, unless that person is a member of OCEA.

3. An agency fee objector must notify the General Manager of OCEA in writing of his or her individual objection by mail postmarked within thirty (30) days of the distribution of the annual notice in the OCEA Employee. An employee who only becomes subject to the member dues or agency fee payment condition of employment subsequent to the publishing of the annual notice in the OCEA Employee must notify the OCEA General Manager in writing within thirty (30) days of becoming subject to such condition and receiving the information required to be included in such notice. Any objection must be signed by the individual agency fee objector and shall contain the agency fee objector’s job classification, home address and home and work telephone numbers. An objection may only be made by an individual employee. No petition objections are permitted and any objection submitted other than by one individual employee shall be invalid. No continuing objections are permitted. An employee must file a new objection for each year he or she wishes to object to the calculation of expenditures.

4. The following categories of expenditures are chargeable to the extent permitted by law:

• Expenses related to the negotiation of agreements, practices and working conditions.

• Expenses concerning the administration of agreements, practices and working conditions, including without limitation grievance handling, arbitration, and communications with employees and the County regarding contract rights, practices, working conditions, and employee benefits.

• Conferences, retreats and other normal Association internal governance and management expenses related to the above.

• Publication expenses to the extent coverage is related to chargeable activities.

• Expenses of litigation before courts, administrative agencies and impartial third parties related to contract administration, collective bargaining rights and internal governance.

• Expenses for the education of members, board members, officers, and staff intended to prepare the participants to better perform chargeable activities.

• Expenses for group cohesion and economic actions, such as demonstrations, strike activity, and informational picketing.

• Overhead and administrative expenses to the extent related to chargeable activities.

5. OCEA shall retain an independent auditor who shall submit an annual report for the purpose of verifying the percentage of expenditures chargeable as an agency fee. The report of the independent auditor shall be completed within sixty (60) days after the end of OCEA’s fiscal year. The report shall include verification of the major categories of OCEA expenses attributable to chargeable and non-chargeable activities. The report shall include the amount of membership dues and agency fees paid by employees and shall identify the expenditures that constitute the basis for the amount of the agency fee. The result of the audit shall be published in the OCEA Employee in the first issue possible following completion of the audit, and that issue shall be distributed to all nonmembers in OCEA-represented units.

6. OCEA shall open an account in an independent financial institution to hold agency fees to be collected from nonmembers who have timely filed valid agency fee objections.

7. Escrowed agency fees that are being challenged shall not be released until, (a) mutual agreement between OCEA and the agency fee objector on the proper amount of the agency fee, or (b) the decision of the impartial decision-maker, whichever first occurs.

Orange County Employees AssociationAgency Fee Calculation and

Agency Fee AmountORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION

STATEMENT OF ALLOCATED CHARGEABLE AND NONCHARGEABLE EXPENSESFOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2008

TotalExpenses

$ 1,771,613677,443

16,60097,93397,15726,814

175,61823,25625,77120,05010,433

116,299160,876

82,941

$ 3,302,804

$ 241,723102,963109,382

$ 454,068

$ 3,756,872

100.00%

Chargeable

$ 1,470,262562,278

13,77895,53368,83426,814

101,33222,951

8,319–

10,43389,34154,534

–

$ 2,524,409

$ 184,75478,69783,603

$ 347,054

$ 2,871,463

76.43%

Nonchargeable

$ 301,351115,165

2,8222,400

28,323–

74,286305

17,45220,050

–26,958

106,34282,941

$ 778,395

$ 56,96924,26625,779

$ 107,014

$ 885,409

23.57%

Direct Expenses

Salaries and WagesEmployee BenefitsEmployee MileageProfessional FeesAffiliates and Chapter ExpensesRepresentation ExpensesNewspaper ExpensesBoard of DirectorsElection ExpensesDonations and ScholarshipsConferencesMember RelationsOrganizational SecurityLegislative

TOTAL DIRECT EXPENSES

InDirect Expenses

Office and AdministrativeBuilding ExpensesDepreciation

TOTAL INDIRECT EXPENSES

TOTAL EXPENSES

PERCENTAGES


Special Savings for OCEA Members! Check OCEA’s website, www.oceamember.org, for full details!

AutomotiveThe Red Book: Purchase new cars at fleet prices! The original fleet discount purchase plan in California offers a statewide network of participating dealerships whose professionalism and integrity can be relied on. Call 1-800-422-4561 or log on to www.RedBook4Autos.com.

Avis: 5% off & up depending on program! Call 1-800-331-1212 or log on to www.avis.com for more information; OCEA’s AWD# T815000.

Budget: 15% off regular price! Call 1-800-455-2848 or log on to www.budget.com for more information; OCEA’s DCD# X627900; For Budget Truck Rental call 1-888-NEED-TRK.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 10% off regular price! Call 1-800-736-8222 or log on to www.enterprise.com for more information; OCEA’s # 32E8228; use OCEA for company name.

Hertz: 5% off regular price in daily & weekly rentals! Call 1-800-654-8216 or log on to www.hertz.com for more information; OCEA’s CDP# 1335448; Fee waver for the Hertz #1 Club Gold Membership ($60) available at OCEA Special Events office.

Candies, Flowers & moreProFlowers.com: 20% off (or more!) on all flowers, candy, fruit & more! To receive a free catalog or place your order call 1-800-210-2279, log on www.proflowers.com/vip and enter the case sensitive code OCEA.

Cosmetics, Jewelry & more...Arbonne: Pure! Safe! Beneficial! 20% off on all health and beauty products for men, women and children. Please log on to www.christaluther.myarbonne.com. You may also place your order by calling Christa at 714-932-4602.

Avon: 10% off plus FREE shipping and free gift for all OCEA members when you shop on-line at www.youravon.com/leticialopez. For more information contact Letty Lopez 714-308-3661.

BeautiControl: 15% off on a variety of quality skin care, spa and makeup products and a free gift with purchases over $45. Please contact Jessica Gonzalez at 714-335-8050 or log on to www.beautipage.com/jessicagon for more details.

Cookie Lee: 10% off & free shipping on all CL Fine Fashion Jewelry. For free consultation, free catalog, and/or to place your order please log on to www.cookielee.biz/evamcnamee. You may also contact Eva at 562-879-4911.

Mary Kay: 10% off on all skin care and cosmetics for men, women and children. For free consultation or brochure, or to place your order call Jo Padore at 949-559-8022, or log on to www.marykay.com/jpadore.

ElectronicsApple Computers: 17% off on selected Apple products including iPods and much more! OCEA members are offered discounts on Apple products through the Apple Government Employee Purchase Program. Please log on to www.apple.com/eppstore/slg.

Verizon Wireless: 15% discount on your calling plan monthly access fees and accessories! Please call the Government Sales Line at 866-861-5096 for more information. Offer is valid for California State & Local Government Employees with proof of current employment.

OCEA Discounts

Entertainment & TravelTicketsatWork.com: up to 40% off on Cirque du Soleil nationwide performances, Las Vegas shows & attractions, Walt Disney World Resort exclusive offers, New York & Broadway Specials, and much much more! Please log on to OCEA website www.oceamenber.org for more information.

HealthRestore Health Chiropractic: A savings of over $200! Exclusively for OCEA members: Chiropractic consultation, comprehensive exam and one chiropractic treatment only $20; for more details please call Dr. Bohlken at 714-505-1901 or email her at [email protected].

Dental Office of Dr. Sue Kim, D.D.S: Receive 20% off on bleaching tray with Ultradent whitening gel or in-office bleaching. Dr. Kim accepts Delta Dental and most PPO plans. Receive additional 10% off on all treatment that are not covered by your insurance. Office address: 408 W. 4th St., Santa Ana, CA 92701; Phone 714-836-9999.

SeaWorld Vacations Partner Hotels: Variety of discounts on selected hotels now conveniently offered to all OCEA members who plan on visiting San Diego and San Diego SeaWorld Resort. For full list of hotels and available discounts please log on to www.seaworldvacations.com or call 1-800-25-SHAMU and press 8; SeaWorld Vacations Partner Hotels’ brochure is also available at OCEA Special Events office.

PhotographyAffordable Quality Photography: 10% off on all photographic services for all your Kodak-moment events! Specializes in outdoor portraiture & candid photography. Please contact Mike Nemeth at 949-496-4559 for more details.

Main Photo & Imaging Services: 20% off on all your photo and digital needs! Specializes in quality photo finishing, electronic digital enhancing, video equipment, cameras darkroom supplies and repairs. For more details and stores locations please log on to www.mainphoto.com or visit OCEA website at www.oceamember.org.

OC Image Services & Tip Wynn Photography: Conveniently located in Artist’s Village in downtown Santa Ana, offer corporate photography, special portraiture and event coverage for up to 25% discount exclusively for OCEA members. Tip Wynn offers Children’s and Family photography, as well as occasional wedding service. Their studio is located at: 204 N Broadway, Ste C, Santa Ana, CA 92701; Phone (714) 875-0937; Please log on to www.ocimageservices.com and www.tipwynn.com to view the samples of their work!

30 Minute Photos Etc.: On-line boutique photo service, based in Irvine, offers instant saving of 40% off for all OCEA members on their photo orders. Please log on to www.30MinPhotos.com and enter case sensitive corporate code IRVINE.

RestaurantsPasta Bravo (at the Block): 20% off on catering for all our personal and corporate occasions. For more information on the discount or to place your order please call store manager at 714-769-4031. OCEA membership card required at the time of delivery.

The Rib Trader: 15% off on catering for any of your occasions! For menu and details on ordering process please call the owner, Medhi Karr, at 714-744-9288, or fax your request at 714-633-8760. OCEA membership required at the time of delivery.

Special OccasionsCustom Made Gift Baskets: Celebrate your loved ones’ special occasions with a very personal touch! For samples of gift baskets and available discounts on them please call Lisa Sipprell at 949-235-1144.

PartyLite: 20% off on all purchases. Catalogs available at OCEA Special Events office. To view candles, and/or to order please call Adrienne Ponce at 323-541-5709 or log on to www.partylite.biz/butterflydelyte.

Scrapbooking: 10% off on all products! Contact Close To My Heart consultant Andrea Lewis at 714-777-1170 or log on to www.alewis.myctmh.com for more details.

Wagstaff Music: 25% off on DJ services, karaoke or live bands! To book your next event contact Bryan Wagstaff at 714-437-7712.

Wire-Wrapped Silverware: Unique! Beautiful! Inexpensive! Brilliant idea! For more information on all products and available discount call Barbara Newber at 714-393-9518.

VacationsAmtrak: No discount available until October 2008.

Club Med Vacations: 30% to 50% off on last-minute vacation packages! Please contact Lavonne Campbell at 714-991-7222 or visit OCEA’s Special Events website for the most recent listing.

Grand Canyon Railway: 20% off on train travel & stays at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel or 10% off on already discounted packages! For more information on OCEA Corporate Program please call 1-866-422-9724 or log on to www.thetrain.com/corporate to book your journey; Corporate code: OCEA.

Palm Spring Aerial Tramway: 15% off on the Palm Springs Aerial and 10% at the gift shops with the Alpine Club card – FREE OF CHARGE – available at OCEA Special Events office. Discount expires in December 2008.

SCAT Travel: Offers substantial discounts on a variety of cruises exclusively for OCEA members. Call Sandy Cuny at 714-669-9019 for details.

WellnessJust for Kicks: A new fitness program just for women! 15% off on initial season sign-ups. For more information on the program please log on to www.justforkicksfitness.com or call Cindy at 714-996-0394.

LifeTurn Weight Loss Program: No products! No pills! No shots! 40% off on first 3-month cycle and 75% off on the second. For more information call Ambra Farahani at 714-423-5858.

Xango: 10% off on all your antioxidant mangosteen juice purchases. For more details on the product and ordering procedures call the independent consultant Joy Andrews at 714-441-7050 or log on to www.jocelyn.discovermangosteen.com.


OCEA Members Special! Sign up for a COSTCO Gold Star Membership, and take advantage of the current special promotion! Offer not valid in store! Fill out this form and return it to the OCEA Special Events office with your check for $50 payable to COSTCO. If you have any questions or concerns regarding either this promotion or your membership, please contact Ms. Belinda Lopez, a COSTCO Marketing Representative, at (714) 277-6049.

Look at this Great Deal from Costco

Enter our Fun Contest!

You might win 4 tickets to

Six FlagsMagic Mountain

in Valencia, CA!

1. OCEA is governed by a Board of Directors with:

(a) 19 members, or (b) 17 members

2. Our OCEA President is:(a) Frank Eley, or (b) Hank Eley.

Mail your entry (your answers, with your name, department, and phone number) to OCEA (Attention Joanna), 830 N. Ross

Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701, or email your entry to [email protected]. Last date for entries: July 31, 2008. After the last date, a drawing will be held from among all entries, and the lucky winner will receive FOUR TICKETS TO SIX FLAGS MAGIC

MOUNTAIN! Members only. One entry per person limit (in each drawing). Winner must arrange to pick up the tickets at OCEA. Past winners are ineligible to enter the following six drawings.

Challenge the All-New X2 — Opening May 24! It’s Xtreme to the second power! Completely redesigned trains and state-of-the-art visual, audio and sensory effects will elevate the world’s first four-dimensional roller coaster into the 5th dimension.


SAN DIEGO ZOO: OCEA Price: $27/Adult; $19/Child ages 3-11 (Reg.: $34 & $24.); Unlimited use of Guided Bus Tours, Express Bus and Skyfari Aerial Tram; For park hours please log on to www.sandiegozoo.com; Tickets expire MARCH 31, 2009!!!

SEAWORLD SAN DIEGO: OCEA Price: $46/Adult; $40/Child ages 3-9. (Reg. $59 & $49.) 2 Days of Fun Admission!!! Second visit not valid Dec. 27–30; For park hours please log on to www.seaworld.com; Parking fee $10/vehicle paid separately; Tickets expire DECEMBER 31, 2008!!! Tickets are also available for purchases by credit card at www.oceamember.org.

SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOuNTAIN: OCEA Price: $25/Adult; $15/Child under 48 inches. (Reg. $59.99 & $29.99.) Parking fee $15/vehicle paid separately; Tickets expire DECEMBER 31, 2008!!!

uNIVERSAL STuDIOS HOLLYWOOD: OCEA Price: $49/Person ages 3 & up. (Reg. $64.) No Black-Out Dates; Parking fee $11/vehicle paid separately; Tickets expire FEBRUARY 1, 2009!!!

One-Time EventsLA LAKERS: OCEA Price: $43/Person. Oct. 7, 2008 vs Utah Jazz!!! Oct. 23, 2008 vs. Charlotte Bobcats!!! Honda Center, Anaheim; Both games scheduled at 7 P.M.; Seating sections 201; Limited number of tickets sold on first come-first serve basis; Please visit OCEA’s website, www.oceamember.org or call OCEA Special Events office at 714-835-3355 for the most current information on the availability of tickets; Parking fee $15/vehicle paid separately.

ORANGE COuNTY FAIR (JuLY 11–AuGuST 3, 2008): OCEA Price: $7/Adult; $3/Child ages 6-12 (Reg. $9 & $5); Limited number of tickets sold on first come-first serve basis; Please visit OCEA website www.oceamember.org or call OCEA Special Events office at 714-835-3355 for the most current information on the availability of tickets; Parking fee $5/vehicle paid separately.

RINGLING BROS AND BARNuM & BAILEY CIRCuS (Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. show only): OCEA Price: $22/Person (Reg. $25); Honda Center, Anaheim! Limited number of tickets sold on first come-first serve basis; Please visit OCEA’s website, www.oceamember.org or call OCEA Special Events office at 714-835-3355 for the most current information on the availability of tickets; Parking fee $15/vehicle paid separately.

Water ParksKNOTT’S SOAK CITY: OCEA Price: $19/Adult; $18/Child; Tickets valid for all Knott’s Soak City locations. Parking fee $9/vehicle paid separately; Tickets expire SEPTEMBER 30, 2008!!!

Special Events

So Cal AttractionsAQuARIuM OF THE PACIFIC: OCEA Price: $14/Adult; $10/Child ages 3-11 (Reg. $20.95 & $11.95); Open 9 A.M. – 6 P.M.; Block-Out Dates: Dec. 25; Parking fee $7/vehicle; Tickets expire NOVEMBER 30, 2008!!!

BOOMERS FAMILY FuN CENTERS: OCEA Price: $14/Person (Reg. $29.99); Black-Outs Dates for Irvine location: July 11 5pm – 11pm, and Aug. 2 10am – 3pm; Arcade games and batting cages not included; NO EXPIRATION!!!

CATALINA FLYER (Newport Beach @ the Balboa Pavilion): OCEA Price:$57/Adult; $43/Child ages 3-12 (Reg. $61 & $44); Round trip fare; No Black-Out Dates; Reservation required: 1- 800-830-7744; For more information please log on to www.catalina-flyer.com NO EXPIRATION!!!

CATALINA EXPRESS (Long Beach, San Pedro, or Dana Point**): OCEA Price: $54/Adult; $44/Child ages 2-11 (Reg. $60 & $47.50); Black-Out Dates: July 4-6 & Aug. 30-Sept. 1; Reservation required: 1-800-891-5652; For more information on departure schedule please log on to: www.catalinaexpress.com/scheduleFares.php Tickets expire DECEMBER 31, 2008!!!

**Dana Point departures will be an additional $2 per person payable at time of check-in.

DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER: OCEA Price: $11/Adult; $8/Child ages 3-17 (Reg. $12.95 & $9.95); Open 10 A.M. – 5 P.M.; Black-Out Days: Thanksgiving & Christmas; Parking fee $3/vehicle paid separately; NO EXPIRATION!!!

K-1 SPEEDWAY: OCEA Price: $15/Person (Reg. $25.95); No Black-Out Dates; Standard race good anytime at any K1 locations; includes 1 year K1 Speed license for new drivers; Drivers must be at least 4’11” to drive; NO EXPIRATION!!!

MEDIEVAL TIMES DINNER & TOuRNAMENT: OCEA Price: $42/Adult; $32/Child ages 12 & under (Reg. $51.65 & $34.40); Brand new show!!! Reservation required: 714-521-4740; No restrictions; Tickets expire DECEMBER 29, 2008!!!

PIRATE’S DINNER ADVENTuRE: OCEA Price: $47/Adult; $32/Child ages 3-11 (Reg. $54.73 & $36.57); Reservation required: 1-866-439-2469; Tickets expire NOVEMBER 30, 2008!!!

Movie TheatersAMC THEATRES (LOEWS & CINEPLEX): OCEA price: $6/person. (Reg. $10.50) Special engagements excluded during the first two weeks on new releases. Valid 7 days a week. NO EXPIRATION DATE.

CENTuRY CINEMA: OCEA Price: $6/person. (Reg. $10.50) Special engagements excluded during the first two weeks on new releases. Valid 7 days a week. NO EXPIRATION DATE.

KRIKORIAN PREMIER THEATERS: OCEA Price: $7/person. (Reg. $10.50) No restrictions. Valid 7 days a week. NO EXPIRATION DATE.

REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROuP: OCEA Price: $6/person. (Reg. $10.50) Special engagements excluded during the first two weeks on new releases. Valid 7 days a week. NO EXPIRATION DATE.

Amusement ParksDISNEYLAND & DISNEY’S CALIFORNIA ADVENTuRE:

Standard 1-Day 1-Park Admission: OCEA Price: $61/Adult; $53/Child ages 3-9 (Reg. $66 & $56.); For information on park’s hours please visit www.disneyland.com Tickets expire December 11, 2008!!!

Disneyland Resort Parking fee: $12/verhicle paid separately; Downtown Disney District Parking fee: $6/hr (up to 5 hrs free with validation).

DISNEY ANNuAL PASSES:

Premium: $359/Person ages 3 & up (Reg. $379); No Black-Out Days. Parking Pass included. Tickets valid for one year from activation date. Passes must be activated by JANUARY 2, 2009!!!

Deluxe: $239/Person ages 3 & up (Reg. $259); Black-Out Days schedule available in Special Events office; Tickets are valid for one year from activation date. Passes must be activated by JANUARY 2, 2009!!!

Parking pass $59 available for purchase only at Disney’s Will Call Center.

KNOTT’S BERRY FARM: OCEA Price: $25/Adult; $18/Child ages 3-11. (Reg. $39.99 & $19.99 for So Cal Residents Program) No Black-Out Dates; Not valid for Special Ticket Events Packages; For park hours please log on to www.knotts.com; Parking fee $9/vehicle paid separately; Tickets expire MARCH 31, 2009!!!

LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA: OCEA Price: $41/Person ages 3 & up. (Reg. $59/Adult & $49/Child.) 2nd-day-for-$1 Promotion!!! 2nd visit must occur within 9 days from the first; Parking fee $10/vehicle paid separately; For park hours please call 760-918-5346 or log on to www.legoland.com/plan-your-visit.hours.htm; Tickets expire JANUARY 31, 2009!!!

SAN DIEGO WILD ANIMAL PARK: OCEA Price: $27/Adult; $19/Child ages 3-11. (Reg. $34 & $24.) Includes use of Wgasa Bushline Railway (parking excluded); For park hours please log on to www.sandiegozoo.com; Tickets expire MARCH 31, 2009!!!


RAGING WATERS (San Dimas): OCEA Price: $25/Adult; $19/Child under 48” (Reg. $34.99 & $19.99); Parking fee $10/vehicle paid separately; Tickets expire SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 !!!

WILD RIVERS (Irvine): OCEA Price: $19/Adult; $14/Child ages 3-9 (Reg. $31.98 & $19.98); Parking fee $10/vehicle paid separately; Tickets expire SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 !!!

Coming SoonKNOTT’S SCARY FARM’S HAuNT NIGHTS: No costumes allowed; tickets will be available in September.

uNIVERSAL STuDIOS’ HORROR NIGHTS: No costumes allowed; tickets will be available in September.

Purchase tickets: To order by mail, please include: 1) name and phone number, 2) letter stating your ticket order, and 3) check payable to OCEA for the full amount of the ticket order plus $6.40 for shipping and handling. Send orders to: Special Events, OCEA, 830 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Checks for over $500 not accepted. Ticket sales are final. Sorry, no refunds or exchanges. Please allow sufficient time! Mailed ticket orders are generally processed within five business days of receiving the order. Sorry, OCEA makes no guarantees on mailed orders. Shipping and handling charges cover costs of certifying and insuring mailed tickets. For further information, contact Joanna Nachurski at (714) 835-3355 or via email at [email protected]. Ticket hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

OCEA Price: $22/person(Regular: $25)

Saturday, August 3, 2008 @ 3:30 pm

Don’t miss all fun!Extraordinary aerial acts fill the arena sky with a rare double-decker trapeze and Chinese acrobats propelling through the air. And with the audience participation, this circus really goes Over the Top.


OCEA Classifieds

Classified ads are a free service to all members. Only members may submit ads. Ads may be edited or rejected by OCEA. Notify Sunny Rangel if you wish to cancel your ad, or regarding corrections or other changes. Mail your classified ads to Sunny Rangel at OCEA Headquarters, or fax them to her at (714) 835-7654, or email them to her at [email protected].

REAOC: Join the Retired Employees Association. Participate for only $1.00 a month. P.O. Box 1496, Brea, CA 92822-1496. Call (714) 840-3995; FAX (714) 840-7189. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.reaoc.org.

ORANGE COuNTY OFFICE ON AGING: Free information on services for older adults. 1-800-510-2020

FOR RENT: House for Rent in Norco. Beautiful View. Three-bedroom, two-bath, two-car garage. Pergo and tile flooring throughout. Stove and microwave included. On 1/3-acre lot, 1-2 horses okay, one pipe corral and feed storage included. $1850 per month, available in July. Call Maria at (951) 205-2446. 09/08

FOR RENT: One person, one room in Garden Grove. One (of two) dual master bedrooms in two-story, two-bedroom, 2 ½-bathroom gated condo in Garden Grove. Bedroom comes with personal bathroom, access to internet; one space in two-car garage; washer and dryer in garage. Condo complex: gated with pool and Jacuzzi. Sorry, no pets. Please email Angeline at: [email protected]. $725 and ½ utilities (gas, water, electricity, internet). 07/08

FOR RENT: Garden Grove, NW of Lampson and Valley View. Three-bed, two-bath, two-car-garage home, 1300 square feet on 6000 square-foot lot. Central air and heat, wood floor, double pane windows, custom wood blinds, upgraded baths, ceiling fans, spacious living and dinning room layout, kitchen with range, fridge, and island. HDTV and phone hookup in all rooms. Driveway fits RV plus two cars. Golf course view, automatic sprinklers, and weekly gardening service. Ten-minute walk to golf course, pool, banks, and market. Quiet, safe, convenient location bordering Cypress, Los Alamitos, and Seal Beach. $2300/month+security deposit. Call (714) 487-7661 or email [email protected]. 09/08

FOR RENT: House with three bedrooms, two bathrooms. Available in May. Please call Viola at (714) 542-2985. 09/08

FOR RENT: Oceanfront Kona Hawaii condo rental, 2 bedrooms/baths on Big Island of Hawaii, 1-week minimum stay. Full kitchen, washer/dryer, large oceanfront lanai. Sleeps 6. Enjoy sounds of surf, spectacular sunsets. $995 per week. For pictures and info visit www.konahawaiicondo.info, or call Charlie at (714) 747-5196. 06/08

FOR RENT: 2 Rooms in Anaheim. $650 for each room, one room can either be furnished or unfurnished. Share bath, $200 deposit per room. Common areas are living room and kitchen, laundry facilities onsite, and full kitchen privileges. I already have a dog, so no pets, partiers, drinking, drugs or smoking. Prefer females 25-45 age range. Two-car garage. One of the spaces is taken, but the other one can be shared by the 2 roomies. The utilities i.e. cable, gas, and electric will be shared 3 ways, house is cable and internet ready. Close to the 5/91 Freeway, Buena Park and Cerritos Mall. Rooms are available now. E-mail me at [email protected], or [email protected], or call @ 714-345-5241. 07/08

FOR RENT: Orange condo, 2 bedroom 1.5 bath. Villa Park schools. Cross streets: Lincoln & Glassell. $1500 monthly + $1000 deposit Call Ito at 714-904-3174. 09/08

ROOM FOR RENT: Orange Area. Room in quiet neighborhood. Large closet. No pets, drugs or alcohol. $650.00/month. References required. Available after 5/15/08. Call Ana @ 714-974-1316 09/08

FEMALE ROOMMATE WANTED: $600/mo, utilities included, no smoking, no drugs. Call Gina at (714) 315-0245. 07/08

FOR SALE: 1998 Chevy Tahoe. Two-door, four-wheel drive, fully loaded. Leather interior, oversized tires, running boards, trailer hitch. 79,390 original miles. Good condition. Needs some electrical work, runs great. Selling with Salvage Title. Asking $6,000 or better offer. Call Ana at (714) 454-9716. 09/08

FOR SALE: Four-poster Cal-King Walnut hardwood bed-frame with side rails. Made by Pulaski. Includes box springs. Can deliver. Like new. $200. Pat (951) 688-7388 or e-mail: [email protected] for photo. 07/08

FOR SALE: 2006 black Suzuki GZ250, excellent condition, comes with saddlebags and a bike cover, $2,700 obo. Call Ryan at (714) 744-4838. 09/08

FOR SALE: Geo Holiday Vacation Ownership. A unique personal vacation ownership! Have access to exciting, unique vacation experiences in some of the World’s finest destinations. This is an ownership with 15, 000 points annually to use towards resorts, hotels, cruises, car rentals, and flights. For more information, please contact David at (951) 415-9151. 09/08

FOR SALE: Carbon Canyon, Brea, 1996 Mobile Home, 1530 square feet! 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, open floor-plan. Drywall, lots of windows and sky lights. New sink, disposal, and faucet. Carpet is less than 2 years old. A great place to raise kids. This lovely family park has a newly remodeled recreation hall and pool area. $70,000. We have an assumable lease that makes the space rent less than $900 per month. Ask me about the national blue ribbon elementary school! Call for pictures. Contact Beverly at (714) 996-0009 or (714) 321-0592. 05/08

OCEA Classifieds are now available online at

www.oceamember.orgLook on the homepage for the link to the classifieds section.

OCEA FOOd drivE

July 15 – July 31yOu CAn hElp thE COmmunity And hElp yOur FEllOw OCEA mEmbErs

by giving gEnErOusly tO Our OCEA FOOd drivE!We tend to think of orange County as a region of plenty, and it is. yet over

400,000 are at risk of going hungry during a given month—many of them Children and seniors.

Bring your donations to oCEa during that pEriod. BarrEls will BE plaCEd in thE oCEa loBBy and in thE oCEa spECial

EvEnts offiCE.

for morE information, ChECk out our wEBsitE:

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• Canned soup and pasta meals

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• peanut Butter (and jelly!)• Cereal

• Instant soup

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• non-toxIC household supplIes (for example, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, toilet paper, paper towels, etC.)

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Orange County Employees Association830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, CA 92701 • (714) 835-3355 • www.oceamember.org

2008 OCEA health fairPresented by the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust

Proudly presenting OCEA’s 2008 Health Fair . . .

It’s a “Get Active” Health Fair!

Tuesday, October 7, 200810:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Get Active!

Orange County Employees Association830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, CA 92701 • (714) 835-3355 • www.oceamember.org

Vendors, Giveaways, Screenings, and Fun in the OCEA Parking Areas!

Representatives from health organizations will attend to help educate attendees regarding health-related topics, such as stress management, immunizations,

back care, and sleep. Free screenings and tests will be offered, as well as literature on important health topics. It will be a great time of giveaways, information, and

exciting door prizes!

Attendance at the OCEA Health Fair is a permitted use of Annual Leave, subject to approval by your supervisor.

See You There!

Orange County Employees Association830 North Ross StreetSanta Ana, CA 92701

Documents

Vol 61 Issue 3 - OCEA Employee 2008 May June