OCEA EMPLOYEE VOLUME 65, ISSUE 4 • OCTOBER–DECEMBER 2012
Elections 2012:
OCEA members unite to fight back, page 10
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A walk through the 2012 OCEA Health Fair Health Fair attendees spread the word to stop Prop. 32 (left to right): retired OCEA member Coach Bennett, OCEA Board members Paul Nguyen and Arlyn Buck, and OCEA member John Hernandez (Probation). See more photos from the Oct. 2 event on page 9.
FEATURES 5 Berardino sworn in
10 Elections 2012: Strength in Unity
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino becomes a California Labor Federation Vice President.
6 Scholarship winners
OCEA stewards and members phone bank and precinct walk throughout election season.
12 Meet Your Board
OCEA’s Scholarship Committee selects 2012 recipients.
7 Moment of silence
Meet the 2012 OCEA Board of Directors.
15 Critic’s pick
OCEA stewards honor Sept. 11 victims.
A must-read book on the labor movement.
News & Updates 2 3 4 4 18
President’s message General Manager’s message OCEA news briefs OCEA calendar Meet your OCEA Board members
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OCEA coupons OCEA tickets OCEA e-ticket program OCEA discounts OCEA classifieds
On the cover: OCEA member Sunshine Dimas urges members to vote No on Prop. 32 during many weekly phone banks held throughout the 2012 election season. OCEA EMPLOYEE
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President’s message
Robert Gibson OCEA President
Our Future I have the unique challenge of drafting this message a month before the November election, yet it may not be read until after the polls close. As of now we are in negotiations with the County and Courts for new contracts that will greatly impact the vast majority of OCEA members and their families.
I once again would like to express my humble appreciation and deepest thanks for being given the privilege of serving as your President.
“With all of these challenges facing us, always know and believe that we will prevail. OCEA exists to protect and strengthen local government, our members and their families.”
The political landscape is against public employees. And we fought major battles at all levels, from fighting to defeat Proposition 32, which sought to silence our voice, to the OCERS election where John Moorlach sought to destroy your pension by running his chief of staff against OCEA Board member Chris Prevatt.
County government itself is experiencing a crisis in leadership, from the elected officials to the executives and upper management. Recent stories about rampant sexual abuse and harassment followed by the failures of executives and elected officials to protect the victims have left many of our members disheartened. It is almost to the point where regular old run-of-the-mill corruption, political patronage and cronyism are seen as no big deal and business as usual.
We will not let you down! Yours faithfully,
Robert Gibson OCEA President rgibson@oceamember.org
With all of these challenges facing us, always know and believe that we will prevail. OCEA exists to protect and strengthen local government, our members and their families. From the Board of Directors, the leadership team, the professional staff, the stewards and to the last member volunteer that made a phone call or walked a neighborhood during the election, we will not accept defeat. As we enter the holiday season and you contemplate your future, know that it will be better. The public is beginning to understand the sacrifices you have made and is demanding that the corruption and influence peddling hurting government be eliminated. We will negotiate a fair and equitable contract for all of our members and continue to strengthen and protect your interests. 2
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General Manager’s message
Nick Berardino OCEA General Manager
A chance encounter with a labor hero Recently I was sworn in as an Executive Vice President of the State Labor Federation.
airport, I noticed a huge “No on Prop. 32” sign taped to the rearview window.
At my first meeting, we were discussing Prop. 32, and we talked about the importance of the collective voice of working men and women throughout the state of California. We talked about how corporate interests in the State were doing everything they could to silence that voice.
I immediately asked the cab driver where he got the sign because it was the first time I had ever seen a No on Prop. 32 sign on a cab.
The thread of the conversation continued about the importance of standing together to protect the rights, interests and security of working families. Everyone in the room understood and agreed that given the current economic circumstances, it is our collective voice that is protecting the middle class from the powerful one percent, who would subject the remaining 99 percent to poverty if we didn’t stand together to stop them.
I was stunned.
After the meeting concluded, I had to catch a flight back to Orange County. When my cab pulled up to take me to the
So I asked him why he formed the union.
And he said, “I got it from the union that I just organized.”
I was randomly sitting in a cab with a man who had a “No on Prop 32” sign and “No on 32” literature available for passengers in the backseat of the car and who had just organized a union for cab drivers. His name was Kazam Zaidi, and he is now the president of Sacramento Taxi Cab Union, AFL-CIO.
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OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino with Sacramento taxi driver Kazam Zaidi, president of the Sacramento Taxi Cab Union, AFL-CIO. Remember to vote in the OCEA Board of Directors election through Dec. 7!
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continued from page 3 And he said the reason was that for 22 years, the Board of Supervisors has only allowed one taxi cab company to pick up passengers from the Sacramento airport. He said the Board would never listen to him when he asked them to give other taxi drivers a chance to pick up customers there, too. Mr. Zaidi wouldn’t give up. Eventually, he met Bill Camp, the executive secretary of the Sacramento Central Labor Council, and they came up with a plan to organize the taxi cab drivers in Sacramento. About four months ago, they were successful at forming the first taxi cab union in the State. Sacramento Taxi Cab Union is now a proud member of Local 29 and OPEIU. Believe it or not, once they organized, the Board of Supervisors started listening. They are now making real progress at breaking up the taxi cab monopoly at the airport. Mr. Zaidi said that in just a couple months, he thinks the airport will be opened up to taxi cab drivers like him and his new union brothers and sisters. The only reason the politicians listened, he said, was because the cab drivers organized and spoke with one collective voice.
E M P LOYEE Orange County Employees Association
OFFICERS Robert Gibson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Lezlee Neebe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st Vice President Alan Dean Clow . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Vice President Butch Garcia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary Chris Prevatt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer Arlyn Buck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Insurance Officer Frank Eley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Past President
COMMITTEE CHAIRS Alan Dean Clow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Legislative Chris Prevatt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Budget/Finance
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sharron Anderson . . . . . . . . County Executive Office
“It made us stronger,” he said. “I am truly blessed.” Before I picked up my bags to catch the plane, we shot this photo together, and I left feeling just as blessed to have met him—another true leader in this fight to make working people everywhere stronger. You’re constantly hearing that unions don’t work and there’s no gain for having a collective voice. But here is a real life example that unions do work, and the huge difference that a collective voice can make.
Dan Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheriff-Coroner Judy Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Defender Arlyn Buck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Social Services Agency Alan Dean Clow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Defender Maria Corona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care Agency Frank Eley . . . . . . . . . . . . OC Public Works (RDMD) Greg Fall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation Eusebio “Butch” Garcia . . . . . . Social Services Agency Robert Gibson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation Gary Morrison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assessor’s office Paul Nguyen . . . . . . . . . . . . . Social Services Agency Lezlee Neebe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Superior Court Cheryl Neuenschwander . . . . . . . . . . . Superior Court
In solidarity,
Chris Prevatt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care Agency Ryan Ramos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care Agency Anjali Sunny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheriff-Coroner Pamela Waters . . . . . . . . . OC Community Resources
Nick Berardino OCEA General Manager
Ray Yarbrough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation
OCEA calendar Nov. 1-30
Election Day—Get out and vote!
Nov. 10
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Foreclosure Prevention Workshop (Info: http://bit.ly/PZYJ6T)
Nov. 12
5:30 p.m.
Political Action Committee meeting
Nov. 13
Noon-1 p.m.; 5:30-7 p.m. Steward meeting
Nov. 14-Dec. 7
Board of Directors election—Don’t forget to mail in your ballot!
Nov. 20
Board of Directors meeting
3 p.m.
Nov. 22 & 23
Thanksgiving holiday observed
Dec. 10
5:30 p.m.
Political Action Committee meeting
Dec. 11
Noon-1 p.m.; 5:30-7 p.m.
Steward meeting
Dec. 12
Pacific Health and Welfare body scans (Info: http://bit.ly/SGq4Zx)
Dec. 18
3 p.m.
Board of Directors meeting
Dec. 25
Christmas holiday observed
Jan. 1
New Year’s Day observed
Jan. 8
Noon-1 p.m.; 5:30-7 p.m.
Steward meeting
Jan. 14
5:30 p.m.
Political Action Committee meeting
Jan. 15
3 p.m.
Board of Directors meeting
Jan. 21
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OCEA Food Drive (bring donations to OCEA Headquarters)
Nov. 6
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The OCEA Employee magazine (USPS 004330) is published quarterly (January-March; April-June; July-September; and OctoberDecember) by the Orange County Employees Association, 830 N. Ross, P.O. Box 177, Santa Ana, CA 92702; telephone (714) 8353355. 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 2012 by the Orange County Employees Association. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any portion or contents prohibited by law. Printed by Anchor Printing, Tustin, Ca.
Editor: Jennifer Muir Design & Production: Kevin Rush Content: Niyaz Pirani 830 North Ross Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 835-3355
Martin Luther King Day observed
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OCEA news briefs Workshop helps attendees avoid foreclosure OCEA will host a free Foreclosure Prevention Workshop at OCEA from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 10. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet one-onone with bank representatives and HUD-approved housing counselors. To make the most of the workshop, attendees should bring copies of a recent mortgage statement, current pay stubs, two years of W2’s and tax returns, and a list of monthly expenses. Contact OCHOPC at (714) 599-1014 for a list of participating lenders. Spanish and Vietnamese translators will be available. No walk-ins will be accepted after 12:30 p.m. To RSVP, contact Cathy Yatch at cyatch@oceamember. org.
Nick Berardino sworn in as a California Labor Federation vice president
Remember to vote in the OCEA Board of Directors election A general election for nine seats on the OCEA Board of Directors begins this month and will run through early December. OCEA members should receive ballots in the mail around Nov. 14 and must have the completed form postmarked by Dec. 7 to be valid. Here’s how to submit your ballot: First, place the ballot in the provided ballot envelope. Then place that envelope in the provided return envelope. Sign the return envelope, and mail in the ballot to ensure it is counted. The results of the election will be announced at 3 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Board of Directors meeting and online that day at www.oceamember.org.
Nick Berardino, center, is sworn in as a vice president of the California Labor Federation in a ceremony in Sacramento.
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino was sworn in Sept. 26 to the California Labor Federation Executive Council. Nick, one of 42 elected Vice Presidents from affiliated unions and labor councils across the state, is the first ever Vice President from Orange County.
OCEA member news You can always find up-to-date OCEA news and information on OCEA’s website!
In this new role, Nick will represent the interests of 2.1 million working people across the state of California, while continuing to manage OCEA’s operations. His new position provides OCEA greater access and visibility at the statewide level. Congratulations Nick!
www.oceamember.org/news
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OCEA news briefs
Orange County students Tai Cao and Thalia Rodriguez were both awarded with the 2012 OCEA Board of Directors Scholarship.
Children of OCEA members awarded OCEA scholarships OCEA’s Scholarship Committee awarded Tai Cao of Garden Grove and Thalia Rodriguez of Santa Ana each with $2,000 college scholarships at the August Board of Directors meeting. Rodriguez, who attends Pomona College, is the daughter of OCEA member Carolina Rodriguez, who works at Superior Court. Thalia Rodriguez wrote in her application that her dream of going to college seemed unattainable after her father was injured from a fall and she thought she would have to go straight to work after high school to help her family. But her mother enrolled in English and computer classes and was eventually hired at the Courts, which allowed Thalia to pursue higher education. “My educational goal is to earn a Ph.D. in order to become a professor in mathematics to empower and become a mentor for Latinos/as and other women of color who are pursuing a degree in science, technology and engineering,” she wrote. 6
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Tai Cao, who attends the University of California, Irvine, is the son of Tri Cao with the Social Services Agency. Tai Cao plans to become a journalist and write narratives, profiles and personal essays about politics, public affairs and social justice. He is motivated by the uncertainty workers face because of the shaky economy. He wrote that his mother, a County nurse, lost her job because of budget cuts. Tai Cao’s brother was the recipient of an OCEA Scholarship last year. Tien Le “Jesse” Cao, now a student at the University of California, Los Angeles, said the money he received from OCEA made college more affordable, though the cost of an education still puts a strain on his middle-class family. “My parents still had to pay a considerable amount out of their pockets,” he said. “So when I heard my brother was also receiving the scholarship, I was not only extremely relieved that my family was getting help in paying for two people in college, but also humbled by OCEA’s investment in mine and my brother’s education.”
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OCEA news briefs Moment of silence Led by OCEA Past President Frank Eley (out of frame), OCEA stewards honored victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with a moment of silence at the monthly steward meeting on Sept. 11. The pine tree located at the front corner of the OCEA lot was planted on the one-year anniversary of the attacks and serves as a permanent memorial to those who lost their lives that day.
What’s going on in your workplace? Contact OCEA Communications Specialist Niyaz Pirani at npirani@oceamember.org if you would like to submit a workplace story idea for OCEA Employee magazine.
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A walk through the
2012 OCEA Health Fair Nearly 2,000 OCEA members attended the 2012 OCEA Health Fair on Oct. 2. The event featured health screenings, vendor booths and attractions that connect union members to resources on physical and mental health, body screenings and wellness treatments. Attendees enjoyed food and raffles throughout the day between playing games for prizes, learning about OCEA’s benefits and insurance opportunities, and talking with OCEA Board members and staff.
OCEA Benefits Administrators Amy Trinh and Tracie Mills take a break from helping members to smile for the camera.
OCEA Board members Ryan Ramos, Maria Corona, Gary Morrison and Lezlee Neebe hand out pedometers to Health Fair attendees.
A Health Fair volunteer speaks to attendees about pledging to vote against Proposition 32. Volunteers collected more than 400 pledge cards at the event.
Guadalupe Enriquez with the Probation Department has a red carpet moment with (wax) Johnny Depp from Madame Tussauds Wax Museum.
Julie Hamari with the Health Care Agency practices her right hook with local boxer Raul Franco of Between the Ropes Boxing.
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Elections 2012: ST Faced with one of the greatest threats to working people of our generation this 2012 election season, OCEA’s workplace leaders answered the call. OCEA stewards, Board members and members volunteered for 100s of hours this election season to protect the interests of OCEA members and our families. Through working together, we were able to call thousands of voters on the phone to oppose Prop. 32 and walk door to door in neighborhoods, identifying 100s of voters who share our values. As election season wraps up, there is one thing we should never forget. If we continue to build on the solidarity that our workplace leaders demonstrated this year, we can meet any challenge together. If you would like to become a workplace steward or learn more about how to get involved in OCEA, contact Tim Steed at tsteed@oceamember.org.
Precinct walkers, including community members, Costa Mesa City Employees
OCEA Board member Ryan Ramos calls fellow Health Care Agency employees to ask them to vote No on Prop. 32.
OCEA steward Carolyn Gregor takes a break from phone banking to pose with OCEA Senior Labor Relations Representative Charles Barfield. 10
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OCEA Board member Gary Morrison participated in many phone banks during the election season.
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s Association members and OCEA staff, gather in Costa Mesa for a pre-walk meeting.
OCEA’s Tim Steed, far left, who coordinated much of OCEA’s election efforts, stands with Costa Mesa City Employees Association members: (left to right) Juan Santos, Steve White, Gant Corum, Pete Czenze, CMCEA President Helen Nenadal, Chris Goldsworthy, Dave Hollister and Eduardo Avila. Remember to vote in the OCEA Board of Directors election through Dec. 7!
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Meet the 2012 OCEA
Board of Directors
Sharron Anderson
Dan Beam
Judy Bowling
Arlyn Buck
County Executive Office—Procurement Office
Sheriff-Coroner Department
Public Defender
Sharron, an Office Specialist with the Orange County Executive Office— Procurement Office, was hired in 1981. She joined OCEA in 1982, becoming a steward in 2002 and a Board member in 2009. She is on the Retirement Committee and has been a member and alternate on OCEA bargaining teams. Sharron is a member of the CEO Labor Management Committee and the Office Services Classification Maintenance Review Committee.
Dan, a Sheriff’s Special Officer II with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, was hired in 1988. He works at John Wayne Airport. He joined OCEA in 1990, becoming a steward in 2002 and a Board member in 2008. He served as SSO/Deputy Coroner Unit Executive Committee Vice-Chair from 1999 to 2012, has been a member of many OCSD Labor Management and Joint Labor Management committees, and was part of a team that worked against layoffs and employee reclassifications in 2010.
Judy, a Senior Investigator with the Orange County Public Defender, was hired in 1996. She joined OCEA the same year, becoming a steward in 2011 and a Board member in 2012. She is a member of the Public Defender Labor Management Committee.
OCEA Insurance Officer Social Services Agency
Alan Dean Clow
Maria Corona
Frank Eley
Greg Fall
OCEA Second Vice President Public Defender
Health Care Agency
OCEA Past President Public Works
Probation Department
Alan, a Senior Investigator with the Orange County Public Defender, was hired in 1996. He joined OCEA the same year, becoming a Board member in 2005 and a steward in 2008. He currently serves as OCEA Second Vice President and Chair of the Legislative Committee. He has been a member of many OCEA bargaining teams and has represented OCEA and OCPD members in meetings with the Board of Supervisors. Alan was OCPD Investigators President from 200204. He worked with the OCPD Attorney’s Association, the California Prosecutors Association and OCEA to add OCPD Investigators to AB 2023, which was signed by Gov. Gray Davis in 2003.
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Maria, a Staff Assistant with the Orange County Health Care Agency—Office of Health Policy and Communication, was hired in 2000. She joined OCEA the same year, becoming a steward in 2003 and a Board member in 2008. Maria previously served as OCEA Treasurer. She has been a member of many OCEA bargaining teams and is a Health Fair volunteer.
Frank, a Business Analyst II with Orange County Public Works, was hired in 1982. He joined OCEA the same year, becoming a steward in 1984 and a Board member in 1985. He currently serves as OCEA Past President and is OCEA Political Action Committee Executive Board Vice-Chair and a trustee of the OCEA Health and Welfare Trust since its inception. He is also on the Retirement Committee. Frank was previously OCEA President, Second Vice President, Treasurer, Special Events Chair, Newspaper/Communications Chair, and Budget and Finance Committee Chair. He has been a member of many OCEA bargaining teams. Frank is an elected general member trustee of the Orange County Employees Retirement System Board.
Arlyn, an Office Supervisor with the Orange County Social Services Agency, was hired in 1988. She joined OCEA in 1990, becoming a steward and Board member in 1998. She currently serves as OCEA Insurance Officer, is a member of OCEA’s Political Action Committee Executive Board, and is a trustee of the Health and Welfare Trust. Arlyn was previously OCEA Second Vice President, Secretary, Courtesy Chair and Special Events Chair. She has been a member of many OCEA bargaining teams. Arlyn was Chair of the SSA Labor Management Committee and a member of the PIP Steering Committee.
Greg, a Supervising Probation Officer at the Orange County Probation Department, was hired in 1984. He joined OCEA in 1987, becoming a steward in 2007 and a Board member in 2012. He has been a member of many OCEA bargaining teams. Greg has been a member of the Probation Supervisory Management Unit Executive Board since 2004.
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Butch Garcia
Robert Gibson
Robert “Gary” Morrison
Lezlee Neebe
OCEA Secretary Social Services Agency
OCEA President Probation Department
Assessor’s Office
OCEA First Vice President Superior Court
Butch, a Social Worker II with the Orange County Social Services Agency, was hired in 1992. He joined OCEA in 2000, becoming a steward in 2005 and a Board member in 2007. He currently serves as secretary of both the Board of Directors and Political Action Committee Executive Board. He has been a member of many OCEA bargaining teams and the OCEA Scholarship Committee. Butch is coChair of the SSA Labor Management Committee and has been involved in the Case Management Forum, ISW Premium Pay workgroup, ISW Rotational Assignment Board workgroup and various groups that pertain to the Benefits CalWIN assistance program and service centers.
Robert, a Deputy Juvenile Correctional Officer II with the Orange County Probation Department, was hired in 1988. He joined OCEA in 1995, becoming a steward in 2002 and a Board member in 2005. He currently serves as OCEA President, OCEA Political Action Committee Executive Board Chair and on the Retirement Committee, and was previously OCEA First Vice President. He has been a member of many OCEA bargaining teams. Robert was a member of the Probation Services Unit Executive Committee and a PSU Safety Representative. He has twice received the OCEA Outstanding Recruiter Award.
Cheryl Neuenschwander
Paul Nguyen
Chris Prevatt
Ryan Ramos
Superior Court
Social Services Agency
Health Care Agency
Cheryl, a Court Clerk III with the Orange County Superior Court, was hired in 1979. She joined OCEA in 1981, becoming an OCEA Board member in 1995 and a steward in 1998. Cheryl is a trustee of the OCEA Health and Welfare Trust and was previously OCEA Insurance Officer, Treasurer and Chair of the Legislative and Budget and Finance committees. She has been a member of many OCEA bargaining teams and is a Health Fair volunteer. Cheryl is a Court Labor Management Committee member.
Paul, a Social Worker II with the Orange County Social Services Agency, was hired in 2006. He joined OCEA the same year. Paul was laid off in the beginning of 2009, but was rehired several months later with the help of OCEA. He became an OCEA steward in 2010 and a Board member in 2011. He currently serves on the Budget and Finance, Scholarship, and Election committees, and is a member of the 2012 bargaining team. Paul is a recipient of the OCEA New Leader award.
OCEA Treasurer Health Care Agency
Gary, an Auditor-Appraiser II with the Orange County Assessor’s Office, was hired in 1999. He joined OCEA the same year, becoming a steward in 2007 and a Board member in 2009. He has been a member of OCEA bargaining teams and is active in attending OCEA events.
Chris, a Program Supervisor I with the Orange County Health Care Agency, was hired in 1997. He joined OCEA in 2000, becoming a steward in 2006 and a Board member from 2007 to 2009. He was reappointed in 2011. He currently serves as OCEA Treasurer, OCEA Political Action Committee Executive Board Treasurer, Budget and Finance Committee Chair, and on the Retirement Committee. Chris is a member of the HCA Labor Management Committee and Chair of the LMC’s subcommittee on workplace enhancements and cost savings. Chris has twice received the OCEA President’s Award.
Lezlee, a Court Clerk III with the Orange County Superior Court, was hired in 1992. She joined OCEA the same year, becoming a steward in 1994 and a Board member in 1995. She currently serves as OCEA First Vice President and is a trustee of the OCEA Health and Welfare Trust. Lezlee was previously OCEA Insurance Officer, Newspaper/Communications Chair, and a member of committees on bylaws, budget and finance, and special events. She has been a member of many OCEA bargaining teams.
Ryan, a Research Analyst IV with the Orange County Health Care Agency, was hired in 2006. He joined OCEA the same year, becoming a steward in 2010 and a Board member in 2012. Ryan currently serves as a trustee of the Health and Welfare Trust, is on the Retirement Committee, and is a member of the 2012 bargaining team.
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Anjali Sunny
Pamela Waters
Ray Yarbrough
Sheriff-Coroner Department
Orange County Public Library
Probation Department
Anjali, an Education Services Coordinator with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, was hired in 2001. She joined OCEA the same year, becoming a steward in 2009 and a Board member in 2012. Anjali is a 2012 bargaining team member and a Health Fair volunteer. She has participated in arbitrations at the Sheriff’s Department.
Pamela, a Secretary II with the Orange County Public Library, was hired in 1987. She joined OCEA in 1988, becoming a steward the same year and a Board member in 1993. She his on the Retirement Committee, has served as a trustee of the Health and Welfare Trust since its inception, and has been a member of many bargaining teams. Pamela was Chair of the OCEA Bylaws, Membership, and Scholarship committees.
Ray, a Deputy Juvenile Correctional Officer II with the Orange County Probation Department, was hired in 1988. He works at Juvenile Hall. Ray joined OCEA in 1990, becoming a steward in 2006 and a Board member in 2009. He currently serves on the OCEA Steward Advisory and Retirement committees and is a bargaining team member. Ray was previously on the Probation Services Unit Executive Committee. He is a recipient of the OCEA President’s Award.
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Be sure to check out the Q&A interviews in the back of each magazine issue. Visit Page 18 to see what Board members Butch Garcia and Paul Nguyen have to say. Or visit www.oceamember.org and click “Meet your Board” to learn more.
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OCEA Review MUST READ: “They’re Bankrupting Us! And 20 Other Myths about Unions” Nothing bothers me more about the way the media covers the labor movement than when they use the terms “labor boss” and “union thug” as if that’s a proper way to refer to working families and the people who advocate on their behalf. Maybe it’s because they’re such loaded and bigoted words. Or maybe it’s because those words subversively devalue the labor movement and our collective efforts to organize and advocate for working families. Maybe it’s because the terms reflect such a deep failure by the media and the public to comprehend what the labor movement stands for and how we work. Those phrases remind me how we are so misunderstood. So reading the book, “They’re Bankrupting Us! And 20 Other Myths About Unions” was almost cathartic. Author Bill Fletcher Jr. dissects 21 myths about labor unions, providing the historical context behind the myths and an analysis of why they continue to be so pervasive. He dedicates a chapter to tearing apart the term “labor boss.” Another picks apart the common message that “unions are bankrupting and destroying the economy.” He debunks the idea that unions are as big as corporations and exposes why the myth is such a powerful tool against working people. The book presents an honest analysis of the labor movement, from how a union works, to mistakes made throughout history. It also points out where efforts to organize workers have improved the lives of working Americans, and it sets forth a path for the future rooted in solidarity. This is an absolute must read. “They’re Bankrupting Us! And 20 Other Myths about Unions” is available online and in bookstores. – Jennifer Muir Remember to vote in the OCEA Board of Directors election through Dec. 7!
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Q&A: Meet your OCEA Board members Q: How has being an OCEA member made a direct impact in your life? A: OCEA has impacted me in many ways. Thanks to the supplemental health insurance provided by OCEA, I was fortunate enough to get the best treatment available for my bout with cancer a few years ago. As an OCEA member I am always trying to help others that are in need of answers to their problems and issues. Being available to all OCEA members is very important to me. Our members need to have their voices heard, and if I need to be their voice, then so be it. Q: OCEA Board members and stewards spent much of September and October phone banking and volunteering. Why did you participate?
Butch Garcia Social Worker II, Social Services Agency OCEA member since 2000 OCEA Board member since 2007 Q: Why did you become an OCEA Board member, and what makes you want to serve the membership in this capacity? A: I ran for the Board of Directors because I felt I needed more of a challenge. I wanted to know the inner workings of the organization and try to understand the big picture. I thought that after participating as a steward, SSA committee representative and bargaining team member, joining the Board of Directors would be the logical next step. The men and women on this board are some of the most selfless individuals I have ever met. They give so much of themselves at the expense of their families and friends, and never ask for anything in return. I am very proud to sit on the same board with these special individuals.
A: Political action is just one of the many hats Board members and stewards wear. When most workers get off work, they go home to their families and loved ones, but due to all of the pressure from elected officials and the general public about our wages, pensions, etc., we needed to be vigilant with our actions. We pay for our retirement benefits, but the majority of the voting public thinks our benefits are just handed to us. We need to get the word out and ask for everyone’s help to maintain our job security and defeat anti-union/anti-public worker initiatives. Q: What would you tell the younger generation of County employees about the value of joining OCEA, and what do you think is the best way to become involved? A: You must always keep an open mind and ask as many questions as possible. Be informed, and stay informed. Remember that sooner or later, people in current leadership positions will leave or retire, so it’s very important for young, eager individuals to carry the torch for future members.
Don’t forget to vote for OCEA’s Board of Directors! OCEA members should receive ballots for the OCEA Board of Directors general election in the mail around Nov. 14. They must be completed and postmarked by Dec. 7 to be valid. Here’s how to submit your ballot: First, place the ballot in the provided ballot envelope. Then place that envelope
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in the provided return envelope. Sign the return envelope, and mail in the ballot to ensure it is counted. The results of the election will be announced at 3 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Board of Directors meeting and online that day at www.oceamember.org.
Remember to vote in the OCEA Board of Directors election through Dec. 7!
Also, OCEA’s great dental and vision plans have allowed me to keep smiling in the face of adversity while seeing a bright future for us all. The supplemental disability and life insurance plans ensure that I and my future family are taken care of in the event of a crisis. And the discounts are just awesome. Q: OCEA Board members and stewards spent much of September and October phone banking and volunteering. Why did you participate?
Paul Nguyen Social Worker II, Social Services Agency OCEA member since 2006 OCEA Board member since 2011 Q: Why did you become an OCEA Board member, and what makes you want to serve the membership in this capacity? A: I was already an active steward, and then on two occasions, two very respectable co-workers/stewards approached me with the idea. I never thought I was capable of being in a leadership role, but they assured me I had the skills and presence to hold the position. I applied, was voted in, and now I am part of a distinguished, honorable group of people whose purpose is to serve a bigger group of honorable people—OCEA’s members. OCEA is beyond a union; I see the organization as gatekeepers and protectors of its members. Just like a corporate CEO has a good lawyer (or lawyers), the hardworking employees of Orange County have OCEA. Being a Board member can be hard work, but I do this for the members. It’s very rewarding when I realize I am part of an organization that seeks to build a better future for its members and our society as a whole. Q: How has being an OCEA member made a direct impact in your life? A: Being an OCEA member has many great benefits that have positively impacted my life. OCEA was there for me when I was laid off. Thanks to OCEA I was able to come back to my job several months later. By being an active member, I have met and worked with some amazing people who share the same values I hold close. I have experienced the importance of social and political activism in the community, and see how it affects us all.
A: We’re in the most important battle of our lives right now. With the continued economic challenges our nation faces, some at the top feel our humble wages and benefits are a cause of these challenges. The same people that reward themselves with lavish luxuries on the backs of hardworking people feel they need to reduce the number of working people at the bottom before touching their own excessive compensation. Ballot measures like Proposition 32 and Measure V in Costa Mesa—and many others throughout the Country—are being proposed by those at the top to eliminate the voices of those who are not. As a proud Board member and steward, it’s my honor and duty to do what I can to protect our members and those working the hardest in our country. Phone banks and precinct walks are great ways to personally contact people and inform them of what is going on that directly affects them. We can defeat ballot measures and people out to harm our existence through information and education. Q: What would you tell the younger generation of County employees about the value of joining OCEA, and what do you think is the best way to become involved? A: The value of joining OCEA is that you become a part of something greater than yourself. We are all busy and have lives to maintain, but why not be part of something that is the very essence of the American Spirit—the constant endeavor to better ourselves and those around us. Being a participant at OCEA means you’re on the right side of the fight for the middle class. Labor injustices happen daily throughout the globe and most feel they don’t have a voice or they fear retaliation for speaking up. Our benefits and rights are constantly challenged by those who feel we are overcompensated and undeserving of a dignified life with fair benefits and wages. By being members of OCEA, we are part of a unified organization whose sole purpose is to protect employees, their families and those who come after us so they can have the same—if not better—life than those who fought before us.
Want to read more from your OCEA Board of Directors? Visit the bottom left corner of OCEA’s homepage at www.oceamember.org and select “Meet Your Board” for bios and links to interviews and articles about OCEA’s Board. Remember to vote in the OCEA Board of Directors election through Dec. 7!
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OCEA coupons
Special savings for OCEA members! Cut out your coupons to save on services and dining. ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE
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SIGN UP NOW AND GET 1 MONTH FREE
any mini, regular or giant sub (same or lesser value)
Got a pet? Save at the vet!
Valid only at Jersey Mike’s Subs, Orange/Prospect Plaza: 3428 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, Ca 92869 (714) 744-1500
United Pet Care guarantees you savings of 20-50% off every veterinary visit.
One discount per member per order. OCEA membership card and this coupon required at the time of order. Offer not valid with online orders. It cannot be combined with any other discounts. Other restrictions may apply.
All pets are eligible—regardless of their age or medical condition. Plans only $11.99/month http://ocea.unitedpetcare.com *Membership term is one year.
EXPIRATION DATE: 06/30/2013
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Jeffrey Blair Hairdressing 20% off FIRST FULL PRICED SERVICE
BUY ONE FLIGHT, GET ONE FREE Flight prices: $159 to $289 per person ages 3 & up A photo ID, signed OCEA membership card and this coupon are all required when you board the helicopter. No exceptions!
and 10% off all Bumble and Bumble Hair Products (up to $25 saving) as well as 50% off the next visit for referring a friend who books a service Jeffrey Blair Hairdressing 910 E. Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92701 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon. thru Fri.; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat and Sun.
To book your flight please contact OC Helicopters at (949) 251-6262
Contact Nathan Jeffrey at (714) 740-5400 to schedule your appointment today!
Prices based on the flight time: 10 min., 15 min., 20 min. or 25 min. To book the flight credit card information is required. Reservations 2 weeks in advance suggested. Must mention OCEA membership. Weight restrictions of up to 225 lbs. Higher weight accommodations available at an additional cost. Please visit www.WeFlyOC.com for all the details/fine print.
Offer cannot be combined with other special promotions. Limit one discount per coupon, per person. Signed OCEA membership card and this coupon must be presented at time of service. Offer valid for special occasions such as weddings and quinceanera (by appointment only).
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BUY ONE GAME, GET ONE FREE Saving up to $18 Irvine Lanes, 3415 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 786-9625 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon. and Sun.; 8:30 a.m.-12 a.m. Tues. and Wed.; 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Thurs.; 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Fri. and Sat. Limited to maximum of 3 games free. Subject to lane availability. Not valid for Galaxy Bowling on Fri. & Sat. nights. One coupon per member, per visit. OCEA membership card and this coupon must be presented at time of check-in. For more information on Irvine Lanes and programs offered please visit www.irvinelanes.com.
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OCEA tickets
Special savings for OCEA members! Check OCEA’s website, www.oceamember.org, for full details. Please note: Ticket prices subject to change effective Jan. 1, 2013. Please visit OCEA’s website, www.oceamember.org, for the most current information. Amusement Parks
Dinner entertainment
Castle Park: $15.99/adult; $11.99/child under 48” (Reg. $24.99 & $16.99). Tickets expire Dec. 31, 2012. Tickets only available online.
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament: $42/adult; $32/child ages 12 & under (Reg. $57.95 & $35.95). Reservation required. Tickets expire Sept. 30, 2013.
Disneyland: 1-day 1-park admission: $83.52adult; $77.76/child ages 3-9 (Reg. $87 & $81). Tickets expire Dec. 31, 2013. Park Hoppers and annual passes are also available. Tickets only available online.
Pirate’s Dinner Adventure: $36/Adult; $28/Child ages 3-11 (Reg. $59 & $40). Reservation required. Tickets expire Nov. 30, 2013.
Knott’s Berry Farm: $31/adult; $22/juniors ages 3-11 and seniors ages 62 and over (Reg. $58.99 & $26.99). Tickets expire Dec. 31, 2012. Tickets also available online. LEGOLAND: Single-day admission with 2nd day FREE: $55/person ages 3 & up (Reg. $72/adult; $62/child). Tickets also available online. LEGOLAND Resort (LEGOLAND, SEA LIFE Aquarium & Water Park admission with 2nd day FREE): $65/person ages 3 & up (Reg. $95/adult; $85/child). Tickets only available online. All tickets expire Dec. 31, 2012. San Diego Zoo: $34/adult; $26/child ages 3-11 (Reg. $42 & $32). Tickets expire April 2013. San Diego Zoo Safari Park: $34/adult; $26/child ages 3-11 (Reg. $42 & $32). Tickets expire April 2013. Sea World San Diego: Single-day admission: $48/person ages 3 & up (Reg. $73/adult; $65/child); Tickets expire Dec. 31, 2012. Tickets also available online. Six Flags Magic Mountain: $37/person (Reg. $61.99/adult & $36.99/ child). Tickets expire Dec. 31, 2012. Universal Studios Hollywood: 3-day admission: $69/person ages 3 & up (Reg. $80). Black-out dates apply for revisits only. Tickets expire Dec. 31, 2013. Annual Pass w/black-outs Annual Pass w/out black-outs and Premium Star Pass are also available. Tickets only available online.
Movie Theaters
OUT OF AREA Tickets at Work: Discount admissions on a variety of attractions nationwide: Walt Disney’s World Resort; Cirque du Soleil; Universal Orlando Resort; Las Vegas shows and hotels; south Florida sports, concerts, and events; New York and Broadway specials; Six Flags (all locations). It also offers up to 25% off on car rentals! Offers only available online.
So Cal Attractions
AMC Theatres (Loews & Cineplex): Restricted admission: $6.50/. Unrestricted admission: $8/person. (Reg. $12).
Aquarium of the Pacific: $19/adult; $12/child ages 3-11 (Reg. $25.95 & $14.95). Tickets expire Nov. 30, 2013. Tickets also available online.
Century Cinema: $7.50/person (Reg. $11.50).
BOOMERS! (Family Fun Centers): $15/person ages 3 & up (Reg. $29.95).
Krikorian Premiere Theatres: $7.50/person (Reg. $11). Regal Entertainment Group: Restricted admission: $6.50/person. Unrestricted admission: $7.50/person (Reg. $12).
ONE-TIME EVENTS disney on ice “dare to dream”: Tickets sold on pre-paid basis only. 1:30 p.m. Fri. 12/21—$25.50/ages 2 and up (Reg. $29.50). 11:30 a.m. Sat.12/22 - $25.50/ages 2 and up (Reg. $29.50). 3:30 p.m. Sun.12/23 - $29.50 (no discount) Offer expires TBA. Entertainment Books: $25/book (Reg. $35-$45). Valid Nov. 1, 2012 – Oct. 31, 2013. Books are available for purchase effective Sept. 1. Segerstrom Center for the Arts: Check www.oceamember.org for current details. Offer only available online.
Catalina Flyer: $54/adult; $40/child ages 3-12 (Reg. $68 & $51). Reservation required. Tickets expire Dec. 31, 2012. Catalina Express: $61/adult; $46/child ages 3-12 (Reg. $72.50 & $57). Reservation required. Black-out dates: Sept. 1-3. Tickets expire Dec. 31, 2012.
Sports Davey’s Locker Sportfishing: ½ day: $31/adult; $25/junior ages 12 & under (Reg. $41.50 & $34). Tickets are not available at the OCEA Special Events office. Visit www.oceamember.org for more information. OCEA membership card required at check-in time. Monster Jam: For current information on Monster Jam tickets please visit www.oceamember. org. Information coming soon! Supercross: For current information on Supercross tickets please visit www.oceamember. org. Information coming soon!
Winter fun Bear mountain/Snow Summit: For current information on Snow Summit tickets please visit www.oceamember. org. Information coming soon! Snow Valley: For current information on Snow Valley tickets please visit www.oceamember. org. Information coming soon!
Discovery Science Center: $11/person ages 3 & up (Reg. $12.95 & $9.95). Tickets expire May 2, 2013. K1 Speed: $15/person (Reg. $25.95). Drivers must be at least 4’11”. Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Hollywood: $12/adult; $10/ ages 4 & up (Reg. $25 and $18). Tickets expire Dec. 31, 2012. Tickets only available online. Newport Landing Whale Watching: $15/adult; $10/junior ages 3-12 (Reg. $30 & $25). Tickets are not available at the OCEA Special Events office. Visit www.oceamember.org for more information.
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OCEA discounts
Special savings for OCEA members! Check OCEA’s website, www.oceamember.org, for full details. Automotive & Car Rentals The Red Book: New cars at fleet prices! For details, go to www.redbook4autos.com or call (800) 422-4561. Avis: Up to 25% savings on selected cars through corporate program. OCEA corporate code T815000. (800) 331-1212. Budget: Up to 25% savings on selected cars through corporate program. OCEA corporate code X627900. (800) 455-2848 Dollar Rent-A-Car: Call (800) 800-3665 to find out more! Corporate code: CH0415. Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 10% off regular price! Call (800) 736-8222. Corporate code: 32E8228. EZ Auto Test Only: Smog all vehicles including motor homes, change of title, out of state, and gross polluters! We are located at 2208 N. Main Street #B, Santa Ana, CA 92706 (at the corner of Main and Buffalo Street; near School First Credit Union). For details please call (714) 542-9400. Clip coupon on page 25. Hertz: 5% off daily and weekly rentals! Join Hertz #1 Gold Club online and save more! Corporate code: 1335448. Call (800) 654-8216. Power Toyota Cerritos: is an AutoNation, Inc. company. They are part of the largest automotive retailer in America. OCEA members can now receive AutoNation employee discount on car purchases. New cars—Invoice pricing. Used cars—market value. Service and parts— 20% off. Employees Pricing Program is not valid for 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in and 2012 Prius C. Other restrictions may apply. For more information please contact Roman Duenas at (714) 917-9791. Promax Auto Service: Need Quality Automotive Service? With ASE Certified Technicians who have experience with both foreign and domestic automobiles, Promax Auto Service has consistently been voted #1 by the Reader’s Choice for Best Automotive Repair Shop in South Orange County. OCEA members save 20% off the total bill. Contact us at (949) 597-1999. We are located at 20742 Lake Forest Dr #C2, Lake Forest, CA 92630. Thrifty Car Rental: Great savings through Tickets-At-Work Corporate Program! Call (800) 847-4389. Corporate code 0010229234.
Banking Citibank: Citibank now offers the Citi @ Work Program, designed to make local government employees’ lives easier and their banking experience better. The benefits include, but are not limited to, no monthly service fees with direct deposit, rewards points for eligible linked products and services, rate discounts on Personal Loans, Custom Credit Line and Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit, free financial education seminars on topics such as home buying, preparing for retirement and more! For more information please visit www.oceamember.org.
Candies, Flowers & More Aladdin Flowers: If you want fresh flower delivery in Orange County, count on our expert staff for handarranged, hand-delivered bouquets. Your gift will be designed by a professional florist in Santa Ana and delivered at its best. GUARANTEE. All OCEA members receive 15% discount from Aladdin Gift Flowers. For more information please call (714) 548-2152 and mention OCEA when ordering.
Gold Canyon Candles: “The World’s Finest”® line of candles, bath and body products and home products including home fragrance in the form of scented candles, room sprays and sachets! 10% off any order and free gift with every purchase. Please contact Nancy Bernardo at (562) 761-0373 or by email fansee79@yahoo.com. Company website www.GoldCanyon.com Personal Creations: 15% discount on a variety of personalized gifts, perfect for any occasion. For more information call (800) 210-2279. Corporate code: OCEA. ProFlowers.com: 15% discount on a variety of gifts for all your personal and corporate occasions! Same-day delivery available! Call (800) 210-2279 to place your order. Corporate code: OCEA. Red Envelope: 15% discount on a unique and wideranging collection of thoughtful gifts for every occasion. To order over the phone, call (800) 210-2279. Corporate code: OCEA. Shari’s Berries: 15% discount on high-quality handdipped berries, luxurious cheesecakes and gourmet baked goods. Call (800) 210-2279. Corporate code: OCEA. See’s Candy: Gift certificates good for 1 lb. at any See’s store! OCEA-members price $14 (Reg. $16.10). Certificates are available at the OCEA Special Events office by cash or ATM/debit card.
Chiropractic & Dental Services Orthodontic Office of Mark J. Weisenberg, DDS, MS: Excellent discounts on Invisalign treatments and orthodontic braces. Delta Dental provider. Located in Villa Park. To schedule your appointment, call (714) 974-9000.
Grand Canyon Railway: OCEA members save 20% on round-trip tickets or 10% on already-discounted packages with the Grand Canyon Railway. For more information or to make your reservation call (866) 422-9724 and use Promo Code: CDOCEA Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: As an OCEA member you can enjoy all the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s attractions at a 10-15% discount. The Alpine Club membership cards are available at the OCEA Special Events Office free of charge!!! Cards are valid thru December 2012. Card valid for up to 6 persons. Discount contact (760) 325-1391. SCAT Travel: Offers substantial discounts on a variety of exciting cruises exclusively for OCEA members. Contact Sandy Cuny at (714) 669-9019 or by email scunny69803@aol.com. Tickets-At-Work: Discount admissions on a variety of attractions nationwide: Walt Disney’s World Resort; Cirque du Soleil; Universal Orlando Resort; Las Vegas shows and hotels; south Florida sports, concerts, and events; New York and Broadway specials; Six Flags (all locations). You can also receive up to 25% off on car rentals!
Family Entertainment Irvine Lanes: Various discounts are now available to OCEA members at the Irvine Lanes! Visit www. oceamember.org for more information and applicable coupons. Irvine Lanes is located at 3415 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612. For more details please call (949) 786-9625.
Cosmetics & Skin Care Avon: 10% off plus free shipping & gift for all online orders. Visit www.youravon.com/leticialopez. mark.: 15% discount (before tax and shipping) on any order placed. Please sign up on www.mymarkstore. com/ibarriga. Purchases over $30 receive free shipping to your home with checkout code MARKFS30. If your order is under $30, simply contact Iriss at (714) 235-5925 by phone or text. She can place the order and still give you free shipping to your home. Please use “contact me” on website or send email to missirisb@yahoo.com and mention OCEA so your 15% discount check can be processed at that time. Iriss will also send you a free Juice Gem lip-gloss valued at $6.50 with every $30+ order. Mary Kay: 10% discount on all products. Contact www. marykay.com/jpadore or (949) 559-8022 for a brochure and details for an extra 10% discount on “Last Chance” items. Skin Fitness, LLC: 20% off regular prices for all OCEA members on all services except medical. For more information please contact Petra Golding at (714) 8324001 or by email SkinFintessClinic@gmail.com. Votre Vu: Fine French, naturally-based, Skin Care Products. OCEA members receive a 20% discount on their net retail order, before tax and shipping. Contact Kathy at (714) 260-7878 or place your order online at www.votrevu.com/kathyluvsparis. Follow Kathy on the latest Votre Vu monthly specials, discounts and beauty tips on her facebook page www.facebook.com/ KathyPardeeVVBA. You may also visit her blog www. kathyluvsparis.com.
Party Rentals OC Fun Party Rentals: Looking for a jumper rental company that offers safe, clean, affordable and great-looking jumpers? OCEA members receive 15% discount! For more information call (714) 914-7159, email ocfunpartyrentals@ gmail.com or visit their website www.ocfunrentals.com. Ride N Glide Rentals: Silly Racers—Slide and Glide bumper cars to rent for children’s party! Guaranteed to entertain children for hours! Best for entertainment for 3-10-year-olds. 30% off your party rental to OCEA members! For more information call Carlos Flores at (562) 665-4474 or email him at janetcarlos00@msn.com (please put “silly racers” in the subject area).
Pet care United Pet Care: Affordable veterinary savings programs guarantees savings of 20-50% on every veterinary visit! United Pet Care California, 24361 El Toro Rd., Suite 280, Laguna Woods, CA 92653. Phone: (949) 916-7374, fax: (949) 916-7376. Taking your pet to the vet has never been easier, or more affordable!
Photography Artistic Bridals & Portraits Photography: 15% off wedding photography & event plans from their already low prices. OCEA members-only plan is also available! Visit www.nemo4u.com to view samples of work. Call Mike Nemeth at (949) 496-4559 today! S8ved Photography: For your next Kodak-moment call George Reyes at (714) 609-0039 or email him s8vedpic@yahoo.com. Save 20% on any order. Visit www.s8vedphotography.com.
Cherry Moon Farms: 15% discount on hundreds of orchard-fresh gifts that make every occasion special. For more information call (800) 210-2279. Corporate code: OCEA.
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
Entertainment & Travel Club Med Vacations and Cruises: 30% to 50% off on lastminute vacation packages! Contact LaVonne Campbell at (714) 991-7222 to schedule your trip.
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 at jnachurski@ oceamember.org. Ticket hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Remember to vote in the OCEA Board of Directors election through Dec. 7!
Scrapbooking Digital Personal Publishing: Great savings on storybooking to cherish for years to come! Professional consultation offered by Melodie Jones at (714) 401-0926 or melodiejones@flash.net.
Services ADT: Now OCEA members can feel safer at their homes than ever. $200 off any new system. Please contact Jeff Spatz at (714) 907-2995 or by email jspatz@adt.com
Wellness 24 Hour Fitness: For the most current information on 24 Hour Fitness discounts please visit our website www. oceamember.org. Information coming soon! LA Fitness: $0 initial fee and $29.99 per month, monthto-month basis. Family add-ons same as OCEA member. Corporate vouchers are available at the OCEA Special Events office.
Wireless AT&T: County of Orange Employees receive up to 15% discount off their monthly service fee for rate plans with minutes or data usage included. Existing and new users qualify for the discount! For more information please contact Jeannie Acosta, (310) 990-1262 or ja0590@ att.com. Sprint: Save 18% on select regularly priced monthly service plans (requires two-year agreement). Visit www. sprint.com/californialocalgovernment for details. If you are an existing customer, please call (866) 853-4931 to inquire about your discount. Corporate id: GLLCA_WSC_ ZZZ. For more information contact Suezette Smallwood, Sprint Public Sector Account Executive, Orange County 330 Commerce, Irvine, CA 92602. Cell: (949) 235-1973 Email: suezette.smallwood@sprint.com. T-Mobile: 15% discount on qualifying monthly recurring phone charges. Promotion code: 13302TMOFAV. Discount contact: Jim Conger, (949) 228-2129. Email: james.conger@T-Mobile.com. Verizon: Save 15% on select monthly plans. Apply online using Government Employee Program E-Code EMD70. Discount Contact: www.verizonwireless.com/getdiscount.
Need to purchase gifts for the holiday season but you don’t have time to go shopping? Be sure to check out the inside front cover of this issue to learn about OCEA’s E-ticket program and how to purchase tickets online from your home computer.
Now you can purchase certain tickets online at
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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 Niyaz Pirani if you wish to cancel your ad, or regarding corrections or other changes. Mail your classified ads to Niyaz Pirani at OCEA Headquarters, 830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana; fax them to (714) 835-7654; or email them to npirani@oceamember.org. AUTO 1985 Chevy Blazer K5 4x4. 33” tires with steel rims, rebuilt carburetor. $1,500. Information: Alan, 714-651-2569. 10/12 2003 Dodge Dakota pickup. Original owner; 40,800 miles. Sporty 3.9 liter V-6. New tires, new battery. Silver exterior with black/grey interior; A/C. Stereo with CD player. Listed on Kelly Blue Book at $7,600; buyer willing to sell to an OCEA member for $6,500. Information: Vince, (714) 856-2226. 5/12
CARPOOLERS NEEDED Visit www.ridematch.info to request a carpool matchlist from the regional rideshare agency. Learn more about alternative commute options at www. commutesmart.info.
HELP NEEDED House or dog sitter. Loyal, trustworthy individual ready to take care of your home or pet’s needs for an affordable price while you are away. Able to work Friday-Sunday in various Orange County locations; please call to see if your city is one of them. References upon request. Information: Gabriella, 714-335-3811. 9/12
FOR SALE
Kittens. Litter of three kittens were saved from the shelter on their last day. The animals are loving, curious, friendly and ready to find their homes. They are spayed/neutered, microchipped, FIV/FeLV negative and up-to-date on vaccinations. $75 per kitten (to help cover the cost of health procedures), $120 if two are adopted in a pair. Information: Julie, jashleigh14@yahoo.com. 1/12 St. John Knits estate sale. Women’s size 10, large selection of dresses, suits/ pant suits, jump suits. Variety of colors. Information: (714) 319-3754 or irenecianf1@verizon.net. 12/11 Women’s designer suits. Sizes 4-8, large selection of pant suits/skirt suits, $50 each. Variety of colors. Information: Lynn, (714) 865-3646. 12/11
RENTALS Studio in Santa Ana. Located behind a residential house; has private entry with kitchen, bathroom and walk-in closet. Driveway parking for one car is available; no pets allowed. $750/month; $300 deposit. Information: Robert, (949) 509-0070. 10/12
RETIREE SERVICES Retired Employees Association. Join the Retired Employees Association. Participate for only $1 a month. Information: (714) 840-3995, fax (714) 840-7189, email reaoc@reaoc.org or www.reaoc.org.
Electric double oven. White, in good condition; self-cleaning with three racks. Model No. RB270PXYQ. 28” x 56.5” x 22.5.” Must be picked up from Buena Park; photos available upon request. $350. Information: Kristal, fris26@ymail.com. 8/12
Orange County Office on Aging. Free information on services for older adults, (800) 510-2020.
Nikon D7000 DSLR camera kit. Includes (1) Nikon D7000 DSLR body; (1) 18-200 mm AF-S DX NIKKOR f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II tele lens; (1) AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR tele lens; (1) AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G. $2,400. Information: Khanh, knguyencsulb@yahoo.com. 7/12
Cabin in Lake Arrowhead. 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, sleeps 5. Off Hwy 18, close to Lake Arrowhead Village and Blue Jay. 13 miles to Snow Valley Ski Resort. $125/night. Information: Stacey, (714) 469-0896 or Ssalmon15@aol. com. 4/11
Electronics. Items include: 1 Pioneer Elite DVD LD Player DVL-700; 1 Pioneer audio/video multi channel receiver VSX D514 with Motorola 48-bit DSP processing; 1 Technics dbx stereo cassette DECL RS B50; 1 Pioneer CD player PD-M70; 1 SIMA SSWL6EL stereo speaker selector. Information and pricing: Catherine, (949) 303-6581. 5/12
Cabin in Big Bear Lake. 2 bedrooms, dining room, living room, full kitchen, gas BBQ, TV/VCR/DVD, fireplace. Linens/towels included. Near ski slopes. $95/night (Sun.-Thurs.), $125 (Fri.-Sat.). Information: Sly, (714) 686-9790 or email sleye1@sbcglobal.net. 12/11
Diamond ring. One carat, never worn, size 8; from Harris Jewelers in Oceanside. $900. Pictures are available. Information: Laura, (714) 3887095. 2/12
VACATIONS/VACATION RENTALS
OCEA member Howard Snitowsky offers timeshare rentals to OCEA members at a discounted price. Locations for the timeshares, which are prime beachfront, world class resorts, include: Cabo San Lucas, Oahu, Maui and Las Vegas. Visit the Classifieds section, accessible on the homepage of www.oceamember.org, to view Howard’s full list of offerings, or contact him directly at hsnitowsky@hotmail.com or (714) 313-1290.
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OCEA EMPLOYEE
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