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MADIA Tech Launch hosting free virtual meeting about remote work opportunities
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By Brenda J. Trainor
The world of work may never be the same now that society has learned to adapt to all new ways of getting valuable work done, even if not in a cubicle in an office building. Indeed, our perceptions of how to manage employees and how to value their work no matter where performed, with accountability, may be forever changed as a result of pandemic-required compliance with socialdistancing and safe working environments.
As an employer and as an employee it is important to understand how to adjust your processes to be sure the organization you run or work for can respond to the challenges that telework situations create.
MADIA Tech Launch (MADIAtech.org) wants to help the regional working community learn the best practices of working remotely. Chris Dyer will share his expertise on the topic at our next virtual meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Remote work can offer many opportunities, and Chris Dyer has literally written the book about it: “Remote Work: Redesign Processes, Practices and Strategies to Engage a Remote Workforce” is the book he and co-author Kim Shepherd have released that provides guidance on team building, company culture, and oversight and accountability when faced with remote-working strategies.
Attendees at the meeting will get guidance from him and be better able to understand how to adjust, what technological solutions work best, and the kinds of benefits an organization can realize by embracing good remote-work strategies.
There is no charge to attend the virtual meetings of MADIA Tech Launch, but advance registration through Eventbrite is required to receive the Zoom link. The link to the Eventbrite ticket is on the MADIA home page at www. MADIAtech.org. Networking begins at 6:30pm and the formal presentation begins at 7 p.m.
MADIA Tech Launch is a nonprofit educational organization supporting the tech entrepreneurial scene in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley.
Mayfield Junior School celebrates cultures within its community and from around the world
Mayfield Junior School marked the culmination of Mosaic Month, a celebration of cultures and diversity within its school community, by hosting the annual Family Heritage Fair on campus. Upbeat and festive music provided the perfect backdrop for the joyful day that featured presentations on Black heritage, Lunar New Year, Latin and Hispanic history, plus more.
Students and parents shared the uniqueness of their family's traditions and culture. Classroom and grade-level cohorts traveled on a global educational tour by visiting colorful booths from Guatemala, India, Lebanon, Mexico, the Philippines, Spain, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
Mayfield's students and community cherish this event each year. "What I love about the Heritage Fair is that it's an opportunity for parents to work with their children to share their family's customs and traditions with our students, faculty, and staff," said Dean of Student Life, Juan Garcia. "This event promotes those important ideas, and to see the number of smiles beginning with the Mariachi band in the morning to the festivities throughout the day was special."
Mayfield community members participated in authentic Japanese tea ceremonies, learned salsa dancing, and enjoyed cuisines from all around the world. Pupusas from El Salvador, rice cakes from Korea, and other delectable treats were a big hit.
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Vote centers open in SGV for Assembly District 49 special election
By City News Service
Vote centers are open for the Feb. 15 special election in the western San Gabriel Valley's 49th Assembly District.
The vote centers will remain open every day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for in-person voting or to drop off completed vote-by-mail ballots, Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean Logan said Saturday.
The special election was called by Gov. Gavin Newsom to fill a vacant seat previously held by Democrat Edwin Chau of Arcadia, who was recently appointed by Newsom to serve as a judge in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Democrat Mike Fong, director of policy and government relations for the Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment and member of the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees, is facing Republican Burton Brink, a retired Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department sergeant, in the predominantly Democratic district that consists of Alhambra, Arcadia, El Monte, Monterey Park, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Marino, Temple City and portions of Montebello and South El Monte.
All centers will follow public health and safety guidelines related to COVID-19.
Vote centers can be found at locator.lavote.gov/ locations/vc?culture=en.
