Vol 67 Issue 3 - OCEA Employee 2014 July August September

OCEA EMPLOYEE VOLUME 67, ISSUE 3 • July–September 2014

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10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014 Orange County Employees Association 830 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, Ca 92701

Free giveaways, screenings and food at OCEA! Representatives from various health organizations will educate attendees about health-related topics and provide screenings for glucose, blood pressure, grip strength, lung function, acupressure, massages, derma scan, stroke, body fat and more. Flu shots ($11) and B12 shots ($15) will also be available. Come and enjoy the information, giveaways and exciting door prizes!

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

Special thanks to our sponsors:

OCEA’s 2014 food drive will kick off Sept. 9 at the OCEA health fair.

Please bring non-perishable goods that will be donated to local veterans at the veterans day celebration, hosted by veterans + labor, nov. 11 at the oc Fair & event center. See page 10 for more details.

OCEA EMPLOYEE VOLUME 67, ISSUE 3 • July–September 2014

2014 OCEA Voter Guide Our list of endorsed candidates and measures from the OCEA Board of Directors and Orange County and California labor federations will give you the tools you need to stand together with your fellow union members at the polls this November to support politicians who support working families!

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FEATURES 4 2014 OCEA Board Election Vote by mail for your OCEA Board of Directors Nov. 14Dec. 5.

5 Supplemental Benefits Open Enrollment Make changes to your Health & Welfare and supplemental benefits elections Sept. 1-30.

6 Meet your OCEA Board of Directors Information about the 19 Board members throughout the County who lead OCEA.

12 SCOPO convenes in Huntington Beach Probation personnel from across the state met to discuss safety, best practices and more.

14 OCEA Leadership Conference OCEA Stewards attended a leadership summit designed to educate, empower and prepare for future challenges.

25 You can earn free movie tickets!

Refer a friend or family member to Velece Insurance and receive two free movie tickets for every policy.

News & Updates

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President’s message General Manager’s message OCEA news briefs OCEA calendar OCEA Member Announcements

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Meet your OCEA Board members OCEA tickets OCEA e-ticket program OCEA discounts OCEA classifieds OCEA EMPLOYEE

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President’s message

Lezlee Neebe OCEA President

Standing together and finding your voice As I look back over the last 22 years I have spent supporting my brothers and sisters in labor, I can see how very far we have come as an organization.

and I really could do this! I will never forget that phone call.

Nick’s leadership inspired me back then, and continues to inspire me today.

Gone are the days when mailing out newspapers was how we shared important information with each other. Now we have a steady stream of information going out to our members almost daily via emails (such as the media brief and updates), phone calls, website, magazine, and member-to-member communications.

Our workplace leaders today face similar situations. Our recent OCEA Leadership Conference was focused on this very issue of being informed and conquering the fear of standing up. It helped us all to find our voices! Information is the root to it all.

Do you know union movement history? Do you understand how and why they fought so hard? Are you informed about the rights we all have and too many take for granted?

Our members have more access to information now than ever before.

Still, one aspect of being an active leader in the union remains the same: Standing together for what’s right is not always easy.

I still recall 14 years ago, as a new member of the OCEA Board of Directors, I encountered some very negative individuals when trying to share information about how OCEA was working to protect their interests. They demanded answers to their questions, and I was at a loss. I felt unprepared. It wasn’t easy.

For each answer I offered them, two more questions were thrown out. It was difficult not to feel like I was being attacked personally.

So I called Nick Berardino. After all, he was the General Manager and he must have all the answers, right? I was upset and told him I just didn’t think I could do this. Nick talked to me for quite a while. He showed me that I knew a lot more than I gave myself credit for, and then helped fill in the gaps. He encouraged me to stand strong, to actively engage. It is difficult to find one’s voice when you know that doing so requires some level of confidence. Nick helped me see I had the tools already, and showed me how to use those tools, giving me the confidence I needed.

I will always remember that precious gift he gave to me. He gave his time and shared some of his experience. He just talked to me, and helped me see I had the knowledge that was needed,

When you begin to see the big picture, you begin to see how it impacts you and your co-workers every day. Armed with knowledge, you can stand strong and make a difference.

Knowing and understanding the impacts of current events arms you with a powerful tool. Knowledge breeds passion, and passion is the driving force behind active engagement. Someone who is passionate has momentum and strength. Think about it ... a true baseball fan knows their team, watches the games, knows the players, cheers loudly and is not shy about sharing their passion with others.

Now we need you to become actively engaged at whatever level you are able! We are committed to arming all our members with the critical information they need to know. Encourage and support each other, and together, with strength and unity, we will stand together for you and your family! If you would like to talk more about becoming active, give me a call at (951) 6429303 or sign up at www.oceamember.org/getinvolved.

In solidarity,

Lezlee Neebe OCEA President

Get involved!

Become an active union member! Even if you don’t have the time to commit yourself fully, there are many little things you can do to help educate OCEA members and grow OCEA’s strength. If you are interested, please sign up at www.oceamember.org/getinvolved so we can follow up with you.

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2014 OCEA Health Fair: Presented by the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust—10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 9

General Manager’s message

Nick Berardino OCEA General Manager

Outsourcing: How lobbyists and politicians profit at your expense For most families, summer is a time to relax, go on vacation and enjoy the sun.

But for all of us at OCEA, we’ve been working all summer to build strength and solidarity so we are in the best possible position when we return to the bargaining table for County negotiations early next year.

And as we build that strength—through unprecedented member involvement, organizing, and working on smart initiatives to protect you and your families from political attacks—politicians have intensified their assault on us.

Their attacks are a signal that our plan is right on target. And it means we’re winning.

But I wanted to share just one recent example of what we’re up against here in the County, and at most of the cities and districts where we represent workers.

Recently, Supervisor John Moorlach proposed a County charter amendment that would have opened up the floodgates to outsource every single County job to private corporations.

His proposal had no research, no analysis and no compelling evidence to back up the program. It was a bald-faced attack on your livelihood; an assault on your family’s security.

And it was part of a tried and true political scheme that is rampant throughout the County. After the Orange County Register published an editorial backing Moorlach’s proposal, I sent them the following explanation urging them to wake up and see how the system really works.

See, the truth is, outsourcing government services is an enormous cottage industry that provides a huge windfall of taxpayer dollars to corporations while at the same time making politicians rich with political contributions.

money from other clients to help you. Your contribution money goes to help his or her other clients in their future requests for corporate handouts in the form of government contracts.

Step 4 The lobbyist often hosts a fundraiser for the Supervisors and invites their other clients to attend and contribute more money to the Supervisor.

Step 5 The lobbyist helps you design a low-ball bid to win the contract.

Step 6 The lobbyist often attends the meeting when your bid is being considered positions his or herself where the Supervisors can see from the dais.

And then there is the BIG ...

STEP 7 After you receive the contract at the low-bid price you pitched, your lobbyist will repeatedly appear on your behalf to get you “change orders,” which add significantly more money to your contract, add to your profit, make all the money you gave the politicians worth the investments and once again rip off the taxpayers.

Millions of dollars change hands between contributors and County politicians throughout their terms. The politicians use this money to advance their political careers and run for other offices. The cycle of contracting corruption has been around forever and remains.

This time, Moorlach’s attempts to open up the floodgates ultimately failed. But he and his allies will not stop their attacks, which is why we need to keep building strength, keep working toward fairness, and continue standing up to these bullies.

Here is how it works if you want to do business in the County:

Can we count on your help? Join us by signing up at www.oceamember.org/getinvolved.

Step 1 Hire a lobbyist.

In solidarity,

Step 2 The lobbyist assists you in making a political contribution to each member of the Board of Supervisors.

Step 3 The lobbyist uses his or her influence by bundling

Nick Berardino OCEA General Manager

2014 OCEA Health Fair: Presented by the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust—10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 9

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OCEA news briefs E M P LOYEE Orange County Employees Association

OFFICERS Lezlee Neebe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Alan Dean Clow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st Vice President Gary Morrison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Vice President Butch Garcia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary Chris Prevatt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer Maria Corona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Insurance Officer

Elect OCEA’s next Board of Directors OCEA members have until 5 p.m. Sept. 9 to apply for a seat on the OCEA Board of Directors.

Only OCEA members in County, Court and Fire Authority bargaining units who have been employed by the agency for all or a portion of the six-month period immediately preceding nomination to a Board position can apply. They must also have been an OCEA member for three years in good standing; or served as a steward or representation unit executive committee member for 1 year; or served already on the OCEA Board.

Frank Eley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Past President

COMMITTEE CHAIRS Alan Dean Clow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Legislative Chris Prevatt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Budget/Finance

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sharron Anderson . . . . . . . . County Executive Office Russell Baldwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheriff-Coroner Dan Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheriff-Coroner Judy Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Defender Rick Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Superior Court

Applications can be downloaded at www.oceamember.org under the “Why Join OCEA” tab.

Alan Dean Clow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Defender Maria Corona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care Agency

Union members can vote for candidates to fill nine seats on the OCEA Board when the 2014 General Election occurs Nov. 14-Dec. 5. OCEA members should receive a ballot in the mail from the Elections Committee no later than Friday, Nov. 14. Completed ballots must be returned according to the directions sent to you with the ballot envelope no later than 5 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 5.

Election results will be made public at the Board of Directors meeting Tuesday, Dec. 16.

Frank Eley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Works Anjali Essoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheriff-Coroner Ian Foster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Works Eusebio “Butch” Garcia . . . . . . Social Services Agency Alicia Hernandez . . . . . . . . . . Child Support Services John Leos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation Gary Morrison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assessor Paul Nguyen . . . . . . . . . . . . . Social Services Agency Lezlee Neebe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Superior Court Chris Prevatt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care Agency Ryan Ramos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care Agency

OCEA calendar Aug. 11

5:30 p.m.

Political Action Committee meeting

Aug. 12

Noon-1 p.m.; 5:30 p.m.

Steward meeting

August 14 Noon-1 p.m.

OCEA Presents: Credit Score 101

Aug. 19

3 p.m.

Board of Directors meeting

Aug. 30

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

OCLF Labor Day picnic FREE event at Santa Ana Zoo

Sept. 1

Labor Day observed

Sept. 8

5:30 p.m.

Political Action Committee meeting

Sept. 9

10 a.m.-1 p.m.

2014 OCEA Health Fair & Farmers Market

Sept. 16

3 p.m.

Board of Directors meeting

Sept. 25

9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

OCEA Presents: Retirement Planning (Presented by Great West)

Oct. 13

Columbus Day observed

Oct. 14

Noon-1 p.m.; 5:30 p.m.

Steward meeting

Oct. 21

3 p.m.

Board of Directors meeting

Oct. 23

Noon-1 p.m.

OCEA Presents: Retirement Planning (Presented by Great West)

Nov. 4

Election Day—Get out and vote! (OCEA Voter Guide, Pg. 8)

Nov. 11

Veterans Day observed; Veterans + Labor FREE event at OC Fair & Event Center

Nov. 14-Dec. 5

Board of Directors election—Don’t forget to mail in your ballot!

Nov. 18

Board of Directors meeting

3 p.m.

Nov. 27 & 28

Thanksgiving observed

Pamela Waters . . . . . . . . O.C. Community Resources

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 2014 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 Intern: Katie Licari 830 N. Ross Street Santa Ana, Ca 92701 (714) 835-3355

Unless otherwise stated, all events will occur at OCEA, 830 N. Ross St. in Santa Ana. Visit www.oceamember.org for an updated events listing.

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2014 OCEA Health Fair: Presented by the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust—10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 9

OCEA news briefs Supplemental benefits open enrollment coming Sept. 2–30 OCEA members can make changes to their Health & Welfare and supplemental benefits elections during open enrollment Sept. 2-30. During open enrollment, members can make a wide variety of permissible changes to their insurance, such as adding or dropping dependents, changing option packages, and, as a benefit for OCEA members, upgrading certain plans.

OCEA Health Fair and Farmers Market returns Sept. 9 OCEA’s annual Health Fair, presented by the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust, will return from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, in the parking lot in front of OCEA. Representatives from County agencies and various health organizations will educate attendees on health issues and treatments and provide screenings for glucose levels, grip strength, lung function, blood pressure and other health conditions. Massage therapists will give free massages and flu and B12 shots can be purchased for a nominal fee.

OCEA will mail open enrollment packets to eligible employees in August. Make sure to follow all instructions closely and return the packet to OCEA in person or by mail by the Sept. 30 deadline. Remember, OCEA is not part of the County’s “pony” system; all correspondence must be sent directly to OCEA. You can also obtain open enrollment assistance at the 2014 OCEA Health Fair, to be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at OCEA, 830 N. Ross Street in Santa Ana. If changes are not made within the open enrollment period, with limited exceptions, members must wait until the following year to do so. For assistance with open enrollment, contact an OCEA Benefits Administrator at (714) 835-3355.

This year, the event is being held in conjunction with Health & Welfare Trust benefits open enrollment so OCEA members can obtain in-person assistance with their supplemental benefits elections. County medical insurance representatives will also be at the Health Fair to aid employees.

OCEA’s Farmers Market will also return for the second year, providing free bags of produce. A healthy lunch will be served, along with zucchini off the OCEA Hot Dog Wagon.

County workers honored for heroics OCEA members from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and Health Care Agency were honored earlier this year at the Medal of Valor luncheon, hosted by the Sheriff’s Department. Honorees were recognized in various categories including valor, lifesaving, merit, courage and more. This year, nine OCEA members were celebrated for their commitment to the residents of Orange County. Here is more about why they were recognized:

• Sheriff’s Special Officers Alex Bacon, Sean Fowler, Frank Kuskie and David Rapponotti received the Medal for Lifesaving for providing life-saving aid to a man in cardiac arrest.

• Community Services Officers Kara Boyd and Jill Jackson were honored with the Medal of Merit for implementing activeshooter training in all Yorba Linda and Placentia schools.

• Licensed Vocational Nurse Mayra Davila was awarded a Certificate of Recognition for stabilizing an inmate who attempted suicide.

• SSO Kyle Robertson was awarded the Medal of Courage for making an arrest after the suspect ran over him with her SUV.

Thank you all for your incredible work and for showing the community the value of dedicated public service!

• Dispatcher Christina Byerley received the Medal of Merit for providing resources to the scene of a fallen deputy.

Byerley’s actions helped save the deputy’s life.

What’s going on in your workplace?

Contact OCEA Communications/Social Media Organizer Niyaz Pirani at npirani@oceamember.org if you would like to submit a workplace story idea for OCEA Employee magazine.

2014 OCEA Health Fair: Presented by the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust—10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 9

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Meet your Board of Directors

OCEA is governed by a 19-member Board of Directors, elected by our membership. Our Board determines the policies and general direction that guide OCEA and its staff. Each Board member is a member of OCEA. Cumulatively our Board of Directors possesses many decades of experience in guiding OCEA!

Lezlee Neebe, Superior Court

Alan Dean Clow, Public Defender

Robert “Gary” Morrison, Assessor

Chris Prevatt, Health Care Agency

OCEA President

OCEA First Vice President

OCEA Second Vice President

OCEA Treasurer

Lezlee, a Court Clerk III at Orange County Superior Court, was hired in 1992. She joined OCEA on her hiring date, becoming a steward in 1994 and a Board member in 1995.

Alan, a Senior Investigator at the Orange County Public Defender’s office, was hired in 1996. He joined OCEA the same year, becoming a Board member in 2005 and a steward in 2008.

Gary, an Auditor-Appraiser II at 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.

She currently serves as OCEA President; a trustee of the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust; on the OCEA Political Action Committee; and as a Vice President on the Orange County Labor Federation Executive Committee. As union President, Lezlee serves as an ad-hoc member on all OCEA committees, including OCEA’s external communications (chair), budget & finance, catastrophic employee leave, communication, legislative, political action (Executive Board) and scholarship committees.

She previously served as OCEA First Vice President.

He currently serves as OCEA First Vice President and chair of the Legislative Committee. He is also a member of OCEA’s Communication Committee. Alan is a member of many OCEA bargaining teams and has represented OCEA and OCPD members in meetings with the Board of Supervisors. He was OCPD Investigators President from 2002-04, and 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. He has worked with the United States Army Military Police and the Coronado Police Department.

He currently serves as OCEA Second Vice President. Gary is also a member of OCEA’s Legislative Committee and has been an OCEA bargaining team member.

Chris, a Program Supervisor I at 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.

She has been a member of many OCEA bargaining teams.

Alan was named Orange County Public Defender Investigator of the Year in 2009.

Maria Corona, Health Care Agency

Frank Eley, Public Works

OCEA Secretary

OCEA Insurance Officer

OCEA Past President

Butch, a Social Worker II at 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.

Maria, a Staff Assistant at 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.

Frank, a Business Analyst II at 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 is a recipient of OCEA’s President’s, Excellence, Rising Star and Perfect Attendance awards.

At his agency, Butch is co-chair of the SSA Labor Management Committee and has been involved in the Family Self Sufficiency Service Model Committee, Case Management Forum, ISW Premium Pay workgroup, ISW Rotational Assignment Board workgroup and various groups that pertain to CalWORKs.

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At his agency, Chris is a co-team leader of the HCA Labor Management Committee and chair of the LMC’s subcommittee on workplace enhancements and cost savings.

Butch Garcia, Social Services Agency

He currently serves as Secretary of both the Board of Directors and Political Action Committee Executive Board, and as chair of the Catastrophic Employee Leave Committee. He is also a member of OCEA’s budget & finance, legislative and scholarship committees, and has been on many OCEA bargaining teams.

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He currently serves as OCEA Treasurer, OCEA Political Action Committee Executive Board Treasurer and chair of the Budget & Finance Committee. Chris is also a member of OCEA’s external communications and retirement committees, and is a general elected member of the Orange County Employees Retirement System Board. He has twice received OCEA’s President’s Award.

She currently serves as OCEA Insurance Officer and trustee of the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust, and was previously OCEA Treasurer.

Maria is a member of OCEA’s budget & finance, catastrophic employee leave, communication, and retirement committees, and has been a Health Fair volunteer and member of many OCEA bargaining teams.

She is a recipient of OCEA’s President’s, Perfect Attendance and Civic Engagement awards.

At her agency, she is a member of the HCA Labor Management Committee.

He currently serves as OCEA Past President, OCEA Political Action Committee Executive Board Vice Chair and as a trustee of the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust, since its inception.

Frank is chair of OCEA’s Retirement Committee and a member of OCEA’s budget & finance, communications and external communications committees. He previously served as OCEA President, Second Vice President and Treasurer.

He has been a member of many OCEA bargaining teams.

Sharron Anderson, County Executive Office—Procurement Office Sharron, an Office Specialist at the Orange County Executive Office—Procurement, was hired in 1981. She joined OCEA in 1982, becoming a steward in 1983 and a Board member in 2009.

She is a member of OCEA’s budget & finance, holiday party and legislative committees.

Sharron has been a member and alternate on many OCEA bargaining teams, and has received OCEA’s Perfect Attendance Award numerous times.

At her agency, Sharron was previously a member of the CEO Labor Management Committee and the CEO Recognition Committee.

Frank is also a general elected member of the Orange County Employees Retirement System Board, and is chair for 2014.

2014 OCEA Health Fair: Presented by the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust—10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 9

Russell Baldwin, Sheriff-Coroner Department

Dan Beam, Sheriff-Coroner Department

Judy Bowling, Public Defender

Rick Burns, Superior Court

Russell, a Senior Forensic Scientist at the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, was hired in 1990.

He joined OCEA the same year, becoming a steward from 1998 to 2007, and again in 2013.

He was a Board member from 1997 to 2007, and again in 2013.

Dan, a Sheriff’s Special Officer II at the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, was hired in 1988.

He joined OCEA in 1990, becoming a steward in 2002 and a Board member in 2008.

Judy, a Senior Investigator at the Orange County Public Defender’s office, was hired in 1996. She joined OCEA the same year, becoming a steward in 2011 and a Board member in 2012.

Rick, a Court Clerk III at Orange County Superior Court, was hired in 1996. He joined OCEA in 1999, becoming a steward in 2008 and a Board member in 2013.

He is a member of OCEA’s Legislative Committee. He served as SSO/Deputy Coroner Unit Executive Committee Vice Chair from 1999 to 2012, and has been a member of many OCEA Bargaining teams, and the OCSD Labor Management and Joint Labor Management committees. Dan was part of a team that worked against layoffs and employee reclassifications in 2010.

She currently serves as chair of OCEA’s Scholarship Committee and is a member of OCEA’s budget & finance and communications committees. She was named Orange County Public Defender Investigator of the Year in 2000 and is the recipient of OCEA’s Perfect Attendance and Civic Engagement awards.

He is a member of OCEA’s legislative and scholarship committees, and is a Superior Court bargaining team member.

He is a member of OCEA’s legislative and retirement committees. He has been a member of many OCEA bargaining teams, and is a recipient of OCEA’s President’s and Perfect Attendance awards.

At his agency, Russell was a member of the OCSD Labor Management Committee during its lifetime and organized successful inequity adjustments for forensic scientists. Russell also served as a general elected member of the Orange County Employees Retirement System Board from 2004 to 2012.

At her agency, Judy serves on the Public Defender Labor Management Committee.

He is stationed at John Wayne Airport.

Anjali Essoe, Sheriff-Coroner Department

Ian Foster, OC Public Works

Alicia Hernandez, Child Support Services

John Leos, Probation Department

Anjali, an Education Services Coordinator with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, was hired in 2000. She joined OCEA in 2001, becoming a steward in 2009 and a Board member in 2012.

Ian, a Senior Land Surveyor at Orange County Public Works, was hired in 1989. He left the County in 1997 and returned in 1999. He joined OCEA in 1989—and again when he returned to the County—becoming a steward in 2006 and a Board member in 2013.

Alicia, a Child Support Officer at Orange County Child Support Services, was hired in 1988. She joined OCEA the same year, becoming a steward in 2009 and a Board member in 2012.

John, a Deputy Juvenile Correctional Officer II at the Orange County Probation Department, was hired in 1996. He joined OCEA in 1997, becoming a steward in 2005 and a Board member from 2008 to 2009, and in 2011 and 2014.

She is a member of OCEA’s budget & finance and external communications committees, and is a bargaining team member and Health Fair volunteer. Anjali is a recipient of OCEA’s Perfect Attendance Award, and has twice received each the Outstanding Steward and President’s awards.

At her agency, she has participated in Sheriff’s Department arbitrations.

He is a member of OCEA’s budget & finance and retirement committees. He is bargaining team member and has participated in many electionrelated activities.

She is a member of OCEA’s budget & finance, retirement and scholarship committees, and is a recipient of OCEA’s Perfect Attendance Award.

At her agency, Alicia serves on the Child Support Services Labor Management Committee.

At his agency, Ian serves on the OC Public Works Labor Management Committee. He is also a member of the California Land Surveyors Association.

He is a member of the OCEA Legislative Committee, and is a bargaining team member.

At his agency, John serves on the Probation Labor Management Committee and off-dutyarming workgroup.

Want to know more about your OCEA Board of Directors?

Paul Nguyen, Social Services Agency

Ryan Ramos, Health Care Agency

Pamela Waters, Orange County Public Library

Paul, a Social Services Supervisor I at 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 a steward in 2010 and a Board member in 2011.

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.

Pamela, a Secretary II at 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.

Ryan currently serves as chair of the Health & Welfare Trust and on the OCEA Political Action Committee. He is a member of OCEA’s catastrophic employee leave, legislative, and retirement committees—and was previously a member of the OCEA Scholarship Committee.

She has served as a trustee of the Health & Welfare Trust, since its inception, and is also a member of OCEA’s budget & finance, catastrophic employee leave, communications, legislative, retirement and scholarship committees.

He is also a bargaining team member.

She has been a member of many OCEA bargaining teams and is a Health Fair volunteer.

He is a member of OCEA’s budget & finance, catastrophic employee leave and external communications committees. Paul is an OCEA bargaining team member, and recipient of OCEA’s New Leader and Civic Engagement awards.

Check out the interviews in the back of each magazine issue. Visit Pg. 20 for a Q&A with Board members Lezlee Neebe and Alan Dean Clow.

You can also visit www.oceamember.org and click “Meet your Board” in the lower left corner to learn more.

At his agency, he is a member of the SSA Labor Management Committee.

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NOV. 4, 2014 The following voter guide was prepared to help you elect the candidates we believe will support us in seeking fair wages and benefits for you and your family. We completely understand and respect that our membership is comprised of people with many differing political views, social beliefs and values. However, as your union, we are charged with the responsibility of identifying candidates we believe will be the best choice to support your workplace issues. That is the sole basis upon which we make our recommendations. The candidates endorsed by the OCEA Board of Directors have demonstrated they stand with you and your families. We respect your right to vote for whomever you believe is the best candidate based on your personal criteria. Just be sure to vote!

Your OCEA Board of Directors endorses the following candidates:

John Chiang

Tom Torlakson

Sharon Quirk-Silva

Tom Daly

Joel Block

Treasurer (Statewide) Superintendent of Public Instruction (Statewide)

Connie Leyva

Senate District 20 (Chino, Colton, Fontana, Grand

Tony Mendoza

Senate District 32 (Artesia, Bellflower, Buena Park,

Al Jabbar

Larry Agran

Irvine City Council

Melissa Fox

Irvine City Council

Valerie Amezcua

Assembly District 65 (Anaheim, Buena Park,

Terrace, Montclair, Ontario, Pomona, Rialto and San Bernardino)

Cerritos, Commerce, Downey, La Mirada, Hacienda Heights, Lakewood, Montebello, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs and Whittier)

Cypress, Fullerton, Garden Grove, La Palma and Stanton)

Assembly District 69 (Anaheim, Garden Grove, Orange and Santa Ana)

Assembly District 72 (Fountain Valley, Garden

Grove, Huntington Beach, Los Alamitos, Midway City, Rossmoor, Santa Ana, Seal Beach and Westminster)

Anaheim Union High School District Trustee

Santa Ana Unified School District Board

I T ’ s important Make sure your voice is heard this Election Day. All public employees are impacted in some way by the officials elected in their jurisdictions. Whether it’s the County Board of Supervisors who vote on your contract, a City Council member in the City you work in, or a State or Federal politician who is voting on laws that impact working conditions and your rights, it is up to you to make sure the candidate who gets elected this Nov. 4 is the person who puts the best interests of you and your family first.

There are many opportunities to get involved and we would love to see each and every OCEA member participate and build solidarity in our union—and at the voting booth.

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The california and orange County labor federations endorse the following state and federal candidates: Edmund “Jerry” Brown

Governor (Statewide)

Gavin Newsom

Alex Padilla

Secretary of State (Statewide)

Kamala Harris

Attorney General (Statewide)

Betty Yee

Dave Jones

Peter Anderson

United States Congress District 39

Drew Leavens

United States Congress District 45

Loretta Sanchez

United States Congress District 46

Suzanne Savary

United States Congress District 48

Dave Peiser

United States Congress District 49

Lt. Governor (Statewide)

Controller (Statewide) Insurance Commissioner (Statewide)

(Anaheim Hills, Brea, Buena Park, Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, Fullerton, Hacienda Heights, Placentia, Rowland Heights and Yorba Linda)

(Anaheim Hills, Irvine, Laguna Hills, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Tustin and Villa Park)

(Anaheim and Santa Ana)

(Aliso Viejo, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Midway City, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Sunset Beach and Westminster)

(Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside and Vista)

important to G et involved !

Volunteer opportunities include:

Phone banking | Precinct walking | Peer-to-peer outreach Take a stand with your co-workers and get involved! Sign up at

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Sheriff’s Special Officers save man’s life at JWA OCEA Board member Dan Beam, a Sheriff’s Special Officer at John Wayne Airport, knew something was terribly amiss as soon as he could see the people running toward him from the airport’s transportation center. As buses and taxis whizzed by, the people asked him to help an elderly man who collapsed across the roadway.

Beam ran to the man while calling for backup—to SSO’s Kyle Robertson and David Rapponotti—who were both on scene within seconds of each other. Beam took the man’s pulse, but couldn’t find one; Robertson, who had finished a CPR refresher course the day before, immediately began performing the life-saving procedure; Rapponotti, who was in the terminal when he heard the call, arrived last, with a defibrillator in hand.

“It’s all a team,” Beam said. “Once I put it out on the radio, I didn’t even listen any more. I knew every available resource was coming.”

Rapponotti—who received a Medal for Lifesaving from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department earlier this year for saving another man in 2013—used the defibrillator in tandem with CPR to bring the man back to life. Paramedics soon arrived to take him to the hospital, where he was still in recovery a week after the event.

From left to right, SSOs Dan Beam, Kyle Robertson and David Rapponotti saved a man’s life while working at John Wayne Airport.

“SSO’s are the first responders at the airport. There are 10 or 15 guys at the airport who have saved lives over the years, some even multiple times—it’s not just us,” Beam said.

“There are no words to describe saving someone. You hope the situation never arises, but you’re trained to do it, and doing so gives you a really great feeling inside.”

Sept. 9–Nov. 7, 2014 OCEA will collect non-perishable food from Sept. 9 to Nov. 7 to donate to veterans at the Veterans Day celebration at the OC Fair & Event Center.

To learn more about the Veterans Day event visit www.veteransandlabor.com.

Bring your donations to the food drive kickoff Sept. 9 at the OCEA Health Fair!

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Why join OCEA? When working men and women stand together to improve their working conditions, pay, benefits and other workplace issues, they have a stronger voice. Because of our strength and unity, OCEA has been able to ensure that every County worker in our bargaining units has a secure retirement and other important benefits. We are proud to speak out for fairness for all working people in our community.

OCEA REPRESENTS 18,000 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FROM ORANGE C O U N T Y, T H E S U P E R I O R C O U R T, C I T I E S A N D S P E C I A L D I S T R I C T S .

O C E A A CC O M P LISH M ENTS At OCEA, we believe that when workers stand together, we can achieve great things. OCEA members can help improve their pay and working conditions by voting on contracts and in OCEA elections, and by participating during bargaining.

They can become leaders and represent co-workers by joining a labor management committee, unit executive committee or applying to be an OCEA Steward or Board of Directors member.

Through solidarity, these recent achievements have improved lives of members and their families:

IMPROVEMENTS

• Negotiate for increased salaries

B enefits of membership Make a difference Only OCEA members can vote on contracts and in OCEA elections, and provide input during bargaining.

Members can become leaders and represent their co-workers by joining a labor management committee, unit executive committee or serving as an OCEA Steward or Board of Directors member.

Select supplemental benefits OCEA members have access to a variety of upgraded dental, vision, term life and disability plans, which are paid by payroll deduction. These benefits are administered by the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust.

• Protect retirement security • Secure protections to you and your family through health care and disability benefits • Advocate to protect your rights in the workplace

Take advantage of OCEA’s discount programs Only OCEA members receive discounts on local goods and services, and can purchase discounted tickets to movies, local theme parks, attractions and more.

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Probation Department Chief Deputy Chris Bieber

Orange County Assistant Sheriff Steve Kea

Probation Department C

Probation personnel discuss safety, s OCEA Probation Services Unit Board members were in Huntington Beach in mid-May for the annual meeting of the State Coalition of Probation Organizations (SCOPO).

This year marked the eighth time OCEA has hosted the event, where more than 40 representatives from probation organizations across California discussed best practices, issues facing probation departments, and legislation that impacts probation jobs in the present and future.

“It was a great event,” OCEA PSU Board member Chris Raahauge said. “We heard how probation is changing not only locally, but statewide. We have made progress in our efforts at the Capitol to advance policy that is good for probation and rank and file.”

SCOPO was founded in 1983 by deputy probation officers who were leaders of their local probation associations and unions.

Recognizing the need for a statewide organization, SCOPO was formed to provide a strong and unified voice for common issues faced by probation peace officers in California. The group has been responsible for several key accomplishments that have improved the working lives of probation personnel.

There were four speakers at the event—including Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva, Orange County Assistant Sheriff Steve Kea and Probation Department chief deputies Bryan Prieto and Chris Bieber—who all provided unique perspectives on probation-related topics.

Several concerns in the SCOPO community revolved around AB 109, known as realignment, which is a State law that shifts certain inmates from State prisons to local facilities.

Concerns include funding shortages from the State; increased violence in the jails due to the housing and overcrowding of more-sophisticated criminals; long-term medical costs of the realignment program; and the arming of all officers placed in high-risk units.

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Several SCOPO representatives also expressed the need for State funding to provide mandated services and reduce and reverse the trend of eliminated law enforcement positions, resources and facilities.

SCOPO has sponsored four key pieces of legislation that could help to alleviate some of the concerns. Those bills include: AB 2526 (Gonzalez): CCP Rank and File Membership—Each County has a CCP Executive Board that is supposed to allocate realignment funding every year. The E-Board is comprised entirely of management personnel (Sheriff, D.A., Public Defender, Head of Social Services, County Administrative Officer, Police Chief). This bill would add a rank-and-file probation officer to the E-Board.

Last action (May 8, 2014): Passed through Assembly; referred to Senate Committee on Public Safety AB 2314 (Hall): Arming of Probation Officers— Prior to Realignment, individuals released from State prisons were monitored by parole agents, employed by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and were 100 percent armed. Under Realignment, the so-called “non/non/non” offenders are now monitored by probation officers. In many counties, too few, if any, probation officers with high-risk caseloads are armed. This bill would require that all probation officers with high-risk caseloads be armed as a matter of safety for the officer and the public.

Last action (June 24, 2014): Second hearing in Committee on Public Safety cancelled at request of author; more to come

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Chief Deputy Bryan Prieto

Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva

SCOPO President Paul Brennan

service levels at statewide meeting AB 2373 (Hernandez)—Full Funding of Probation Mandates: Penal Code Section 1203.74 requires every chief probation officer to inform either his/ her presiding judge or the Board of Supervisors if the staff and financial resources available to him/her are insufficient to meet all of the legally required mandates. This bill would add important enforcement provisions to ensure proper funding of probation services.

Last action (May 24, 2014): Sent to Assembly Appropriations Committee; passed through Assembly AB 1708 (Alejo): Jury Duty Exemption—This bill will add probation officers to the list of exempt

public safety officers from jury in civil and criminal proceedings.

Last action (April 29, 2014): Last meeting cancelled at request of author; more to come OCEA and SCOPO will continue to provide updates to members via email regarding the status of these important pieces of legislation which could impact the way probation line staff complete their critical work.

OCEA will continue to inform probation members regarding workplace news and legislation via email. Sign up to receive updates in your home inbox at the “MyOCEA” link in the upper right corner at www.oceamember.org.

Know your representatives Your Probation Services Unit and Probation Services Management Unit Board representatives, probation stewards and OCEA staff members are available to answer questions regarding union news, sponsored legislation and other probation-related topics. The following OCEA members belong to boards set up to specifically address probation department issues. Contact OCEA staff representatives Frank Flavin and Denise Velasco at (714) 835-3355 to be put in touch with your corresponding leadership group.

PSU Board Francisco Ochoa (Chair) Denise Hernandez (Vice-Chair) Francisco Frias David Kincaid Marco Perez

PSMU Board

Chris Raahauge Connie Schonert Lisa Tafua Yuri Williams

Jerry Suclla (Chair) Doug Cochran (Vice-Chair) Doug Lambert Doreen Lore

Beth Moody Denise Nichols Jennifer Pulliam

OCEA Staff Frank Flavin

Denise Velasco

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Building a bridge to the future

OCEA Leadership Conference OCEA’s stewards spent a Saturday in May discussing union goals, receive in-depth training and hearing from union leadership and County representatives about the state of the County. More than 80 of OCEA’s most-involved workplace leaders attended the 2014 OCEA Leadership Conference.

Attendees discussed the importance of educating members about our bridge agreement with the County—a short-term contract that allows OCEA members to build strength and solidarity before returning to the bargaining table in 2015 in a new political and economic climate.

Workplace leaders also heard from Board of Supervisors Chairman Shawn Nelson, representing Orange County’s

fourth district, who came to present his perspective about the County’s budget and the Board’s relationship with rank-and-file workers. Nelson once again described budget challenges in the County. They also heard from Jim Johnson, Deputy Director of Labor Relations in King County, Wash., where workers and management collaboratively worked to implement an efficiency program called Lean, which has saved that County millions of dollars in a process that respects, protects and engages line staff employees.

Stewards also participated in role-play scenarios to practice how to be prepared for conversations with co-workers about the bridge agreement, the County’s health care program, the future direction of our union and how others can get involved.

OCEA stewards Jose Gomez (SSA) and Eva Burdett (OCCR), and OCEA Board of Directors member Pamela Waters (OCCR), discuss the County’s recent changes to your health care plans.

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The Bridge Agreement Our current agreement is a bridge agreement. It is short term, and allows OCEA to be in the best position possible for 2015. Things to remember about the bridge agreement: • The bridge agreement lasts 15 months (expiring in June 2015).

• Allows for other groups to go ahead of OCEA for a change.

• Staved off the 16 percent pay cut the County proposed and the no-raise offer the County would have imposed.

• 1.25% base-building wage increase and 1.25% one-time bonus, to get money in people’s pockets while we reposition. (Received April/May 2014) • Includes County-proposed changes in health care, which were already imposed on or accepted by other groups.

• We are already working on ways to take politics out of salary setting.

OCEA Assistant General Manager Jennifer Muir began the conference with a presentation about our bridge agreement.

Why we needed a bridge OCEA’s negotiations took place in the most-difficult political and economic environment in our 76-year history.

The bridge agreement allows OCEA members to get a small salary increase, AND it puts us in the best possible position for when we return to the table in 2015 to talk about long-term solutions.

• The mediator’s proposal was THE ONLY WAY we could position ourselves for 2015. The County could have imposed their “last, best and final offer” on County employees, and was never willing to put any wages on the table until the mediator submitted their proposal to the County.

• The bridge agreement allows OCEA to continue to prepare for next year while our brothers and sisters in other unions continue the fight with the County.

• OCEA is using this time to build strength and advance our creative ideas so we’re in the best position possible for 2015.

• Because 2014 is an election year, this also means we will have at least two new members of the Board of Supervisors when we return to the bargaining table.

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The f uture: what are we going to fight for in 2015 OCEA has already begun broad discussions with the County about 2015, and we are committed to fighting for the following: • We must take the politics out of your paycheck. The security of you and your family should not be at the political will of politicians, their campaign contributors and their campaigns for higher office.

• One solution we are discussing is instituting objective Countywide measurements that

reward you for being the most efficient workforce in the State.

• Creative solutions to keeping the cost of health care down. We will seek positive incentives for wellness, such as the establishment of County employee health clinics, and not the County’s punitive program.

HCA Stewards Susan Johnson, left, and Teresa Garcia, right, discuss the importance of solidarity with OCEA Internal Organizer Tim Steed.

Building strength We need to harness our greatest resource—OUR STRENGTH IN NUMBERS—to put OCEA in the best possible position for 2015. Working people standing together built the American middle class, and now it’s our job to protect it.

• Our first step is to educate our co-workers.

Encourage them to read OCEA emails, visit OCEA’s website, www.oceamember.org, or Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ oceamember, and reach out to their steward or staff representative.

union. Sign up at www.oceamember.org/ getinvolved • Once you have become involved, it’s time to activate and take action by participating in a workplace action and supporting OCEAendorsed candidates.

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ACT now to stop your health insurance costs from rising!

The employee portion of health care costs will go up significantly, affecting your take home pay, unless you take action by Aug. 31, 2014!

The County’s new health care program requires you to take action. To prevent your costs from going up, you must complete the following three steps:

1 2 3

Biometric Screening: Know Your Numbers Complete between June 1–Aug. 31, 2014

Free confidential screenings on County time are available at: http://bit.ly/biometricscreening

Health Risk Assessment (HRA): Know Your Risks Complete between June 1–Aug. 31, 2014

Complete online at: http://bit.ly/OCHealthySteps

Non-smoking attestation: Healthy Behavior Change Complete online during open enrollment Nov. 1–21, 2014

Don’t let the County increase your health care costs. Act now before it’s too late.

For details on how to complete the requirements, go to

http://bit.ly/OCHealthySteps For more information from the County about OC Healthy Steps, leave a call-back message at 714-834-6282.

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Annual notice to agency fee payers 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 $6.68 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

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.

• To be a member of a bargaining team

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

• To purchase upgraded dental, vision, longterm disability, and other supplemental employee benefits

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

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

1. Any person:

• 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, non-labor 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.

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Agency Fee Policy

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.

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

• 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 nonchargeable 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 non-members 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 decisionmaker, whichever first occurs.

• 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.

Orange County Employees Association Agency Fee Calculation and Agency Fee Amount ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF ALLOCATED CHARGEABLE AND NONCHARGEABLE EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2014

a. who is not a member of OCEA, b. who is employed in a representation unit represented by OCEA, and

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

Total Expenses

Direct Expenses Salaries and Wages Employee Benefits Employee Mileage Professional Fees Special Event Tickets Affiliates and Chapter Expenses Representation Expenses Communication Expenses Board of Directors—Travel and Meeting Expenses Board of Directors—Other Election Expenses Repair Costa Mesa Expenses Donations and Scholarships Member Relations Staff Activities Organizational Security Legislative and Lobbying Expenses TOTAL DIRECT EXPENSES

$

1,961,017 826,970 37,793 94,798 2,023 120,349 8,758 211,278

Chargeable $

29,297 8,482 15,138 115,745 267,060 155,010 16,793 235,786 100,198

1,657,059 698,790 31,935 94,798 – 58,584 8,658 18,161

Nonchargeable $

5,188 7,417 12,835 – – 96,673 2,843 83,165 –

303,958 128,180 5,858 – 2,023 61,765 100 193,117 24,109 1,065 2,303 115,745 267,060 58,337 13,950 152,621 100,198

$

4,206,495

$

2,776,106

$

1,430,389

$

160,652 98,352 64,299

$

106,023 64,908 42,435

$

54,629 33,444 21,864

Indirect Expenses Office and Administrative Building Expenses Depreciation TOTAL INDIRECT EXPENSES

$

323,303

$

213,366

$

109,937

TOTAL EXPENSES

$

4,529,798

$

2,989,472

$

1,540,326

PERCENTAGES

100.00%

66.00%

34.00%

3. An agency fee objector must notify the General Manager of OCEA in writing of his or

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End of an era: Longtime AMEA President moves on; Board welcomes seasoned leader Mike Holmes, a heavy equipment mechanic since 2001 with the City of Anaheim, was selected by the Anaheim Municipal Employees Association Executive Board of Directors to serve as the next President of AMEA. The association, an affiliate of OCEA, has represented the City’s rank-and-file full-time workforce for decades, and in January successfully organized some of Anaheim’s part-time employees, as well.

Holmes, formerly AMEA Second Vice President and a union member since 2006, took the reins from longtime AMEA President Brian Beger, who was promoted out of the bargaining unit in April to become a Public Works supervisor after more than 20 years with AMEA. “Over the years, Brian evolved into a confident and dynamic union leader,” said OCEA General Counsel Don Drozd, lead negotiator for AMEA bargaining. “He understood that his job was to lead by example, particularly during difficult times, and that’s what he did every single day.”

Beger oversaw the creation of the part-time bargaining unit, which added more than 200 members to the union; established the AMEA Political Action Committee, turning AMEA’s potential collective strength into reality; and negotiated agency shop, ensuring almost all employees enjoying the benefits of AMEA membership pay their fair share toward the cost of those benefits.

“Losing Brian’s experience and leadership is huge, but the transition has been seamless with our Executive Board, Board of Directors and OCEA leadership all working together to move AMEA in the right direction,” Holmes said.

“I didn’t accomplish anything alone—everything was a team effort. I am humbled when folks tell me that I did well as President,” Beger said.

“The people in place are

AMEA President Mike Holmes

seasoned warriors. There will be no stopping them, and they will never back down from a fight. Trust me—I’ve seen them in action.”

In addition to Holmes being elected new AMEA President, several other positions on the AMEA Executive Board changed, as well. Former AMEA Secretary Jonnae Barreras took Holmes’ place as Second Vice President, and Board of Directors member Tracy Nolan was selected to fill Barreras’ prior role as AMEA Treasurer. AMEA First Vice President David Pangle and AMEA Treasurer Margaret Hunter kept their respective duties.

AMEA recently finished negotiations for its full-time employees, and part-time workers are currently bargaining too. Holmes said his priorities for AMEA members include mitigating the impact of pension and health care costs, increasing wages and ensuring members are not working out of classification.

“We will continue to listen to members, and to make sure they are being treated with respect by the City of Anaheim,” he said.

Former AMEA President Brian Beger was recognized by Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait for his contributions on behalf of employees as an AMEA leader.

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At work with: OCEA President Lezlee Neebe

Court employee since: 1992 OCEA member since: 1992 OCEA Board member since: 1995

Lezlee Neebe Court Clerk III Orange County Superior Court

Q: Why did you go into public service?

A: I find great pleasure in helping people, and the law really interested me.

Q: When did you start at the Courts, and what has been your career path?

A: I was hired at the Court in 1992 as an office assistant in the Civil Clerk’s Office. There, we went through consolidation of the Municipal and Superior Courts. I worked at the Law & Motion window and was placed in charge of the Mandatory Settlement Conference Pro-Tems Program. I had to interact with the Courtroom Clerks and the attorneys.

That was when I began looking at the Court Clerk position. I really enjoy being in the courtroom, and have been a Court Clerk in Family Law for 12 years and in Criminal Court for three years. I have been assigned to a Judicial Officer twice during my years as a clerk.

Q: What is the most rewarding part of your job?

A: Being able to give people the information and answers they need is always rewarding. I feel if I am able to make a process easier, even in a small way, I have impacted their life for the better. The small stuff does matter.

Q: What are the challenges you face working in your field, and how do you overcome them?

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A: Constantly changing procedures, technology, and increased workloads and demands always keep us on our toes. I firmly believe we have a direct impact on our own work environment each day. We can make it good or not, simply by the attitude we bring. Approaching it from a positive outlook can set a great tone in the office. The other important action to overcome challenges is to speak up. Asking questions or bringing up our concerns helps address all aspects of a project, procedure or practice. Offer your suggestions in constructive ways and let your voice be heard.

Q: What advice do you have for employees who want to be active at OCEA but don’t know how to get started?

A: There are so many ways to be actively engaged! The first is to be educated; understand the bigger picture and where your job/agency fits into this picture. Next, is to share that information with others in your workplace. It can be as simple as talking about an article or a topic of interest in the lunchroom or with a friend at lunch. Maybe you have 5 minutes to put up flyers on your local bulletin board a few times a month. You can attend a steward meeting (even if you are not an OCEA Steward, you are welcome to come and get informed!) You can sign up to phone bank or walk precincts during election season. If you are already a steward, you can even apply for the OCEA Board of Directors. Your involvement can be tailored to fit your life! If you would like to talk about how you might be involved, give me a call at (951) 642-9303!

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At work with: OCEA First Vice President Alan Dean Clow

Alan Dean Clow Senior Investigator Orange County Public Defender

Q: Why did you go into public service?

A: I’ve always wanted to help and protect people. I began by serving my country as a Military Police Officer in the U.S. Army. Then I became a police officer with the Coronado Police Department. I am currently a Senior Investigator with the Orange County Public Defender.

Q: When did you start at the County, and what has been your career path?

A: I was hired by the County in 1996 to work on a serial murder case. The County hired me full time after that case went to trial. I have continued to work on serious felony and homicide cases.

In the years since, I’ve been promoted to Senior Investigator and now supervise a team of investigators.

Q: What is the most rewarding part of your job?

A: The most rewarding part of my job is when I can help to obtain a great result in court after assisting a lawyer with the investigation and preparation of their case.

County employee since: 1996 OCEA member since: 1996 OCEA Board member since: 2005

Q: What are the challenges you face working in your field, and how do you overcome them?

A: There are many challenges I face as an investigator. One is convincing people to cooperate and talk to me about what they know or have witnessed.

Another challenge is finding people who don’t necessarily want to be found. I overcome these challenges by having a game plan and because of my years of prior experiences.

Q: What advice do you have for employees who want to be active at OCEA but don’t know how to get started?

A: This is the easiest question to answer. If you’re even contemplating getting involved, you should now. Find out who your OCEA Steward is at www.oceamember.org/reps and contact them for more information.

You can also sign up to get involved at www.oceamember. org/getinvolved or by calling OCEA Internal Organizer Tim Steed at (714) 835-3355.

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 your dedicated Board members.

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OCEA tickets

Special savings for OCEA members!

Check OCEA’s website, www.oceamember.org, for full details.

Prices subject to change without notice.

Amusement Parks Castle Park: $12.99/person 36” and above (Reg. $25.99). All-day unlimited rides, unlimited miniature golf and Buccaneer Cove (when in season). No blackouts; tickets expire Dec. 31. Tickets only available online.

Disneyland: One-day One-park admission: $92.16/ adult; $86.40/ages 3-9 (Reg. $96 & $90).

No blackouts; tickets expire Dec. 31, 2015. Park Hoppers and annual passes are also available. Prices are subject to change without notice. Tickets only available online.

Knott’s Berry Farm: $35/adult; $27/ages 3-11 and seniors 62 and up (Reg. $62 & $33). No blackouts; tickets expire Dec. 31. Tickets also available online.

LEGOLAND: 1-Day LEGOLAND-only admission: $67/adult; $62/ages 3-12, plus 2nd day FREE within 90 days of first visit. (Reg. $83-$73). No blackouts. LEGOLAND Resort Hopper admission: (LEGOLAND, SEALIFE Aquarium and LEGOLAND Water Park): $72/adult; $67/ages 3-12, plus 2nd day FREE; 2nd day must be used anytime between first visit and the expiration date (Reg. $107-$97). 5-Day LEGOLAND Resort Hopper admission: (LEGOLAND, SEALIFE Aquarium and LEGOLAND Water Park): $107/adult; $97/ages 3-12. All visits must occur within 5 days of first visit. *Water Park is seasonal and requires same-day use as LEGOLAND visit. All tickets expire Dec. 31. Tickets only available online.

San Diego Zoo: $38/adult; $30/ages 3-11 (Reg. $46 & $36). No blackouts; tickets expire Dec. 10. Tickets also available online. Tickets also available online.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park: $38/adult; $30/ages 3-11 (Reg. $46 & $36). No blackouts; tickets expire Dec. 10. Tickets also available online.

SeaWorld San Diego: Single-day, plus 2nd day free: $59/ages 3 & up (Reg. $84/adult; $78/ages 3-9).

Tickets are available for purchase thru Oct. 31. Tickets expire Dec. 25. Fun Card: $73/ages 3 & up (Reg. 84/adult; $78/ages 3-9). Blackouts: Aug.9 and 31; Sept. 1; Fund Cards available for purchase now through Oct. 31. Fun Cards expire Dec. 31. Tickets also available online.

Six Flags Magic Mountain: $42/person; tickets valid Sept. 29–Oct. 31 (Reg. $69.99). No blackouts. Tickets also available online.

Universal Studios Hollywood: 3-day admission: $79/ages 3 & up (Reg. $92). Blackouts apply for revisits! Annual Pass w/blackouts Annual Pass w/out blackouts and Premium Star Pass are also available. Prices are subject to change without notice. Tickets only available online.

Dinner entertainment Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament: $42/adult; $32/ages 12 & under (Reg. $57.95 & $35.95). Reservation required.

Tickets expire Dec. 30.

Pirate’s Dinner Adventure: $36/adult; $28/ages 3-11 (Reg. $59 & $40).

Reservation required. Tickets expire Nov. 30.

Movie Theaters AMC Theatres (Loews & Cineplex): $8/person (Reg. $12.50). Unrestricted admission. Subject to surcharge for large format, IMAX or 3-D. Valid nationwide.

Century Cinema: $7.50/person (Reg. $11.50). Unrestricted admissions. Subject to surcharge for large format, IMAX or 3-D. Krikorian Premiere Theatres: $7.50/person (Reg. $11). Unrestricted admission. Subject to surcharge for large format, IMAX or 3-D. Regal Entertainment Group: 8/person (Reg. $12). Unrestricted admission. Subject to surcharge for large format, IMAX or 3-D. New-release upgrade for $1.50; subject to surcharge for large format, IMAX or 3-D. Valid nationwide.

ONE-TIME EVENTS

Tickets at Work: Take advantage of exclusive discounts and special offers on entertainment and travel nationwide! Offers only available online include 25% off regular car rental rates; hotels; Las Vegas shows and attractions; New York and Broadway specials; South Florida attractions; ski resorts tickets; Six Flags theme parks; and more. Check for more information on www.oceamember.org.

So Cal Attractions Aquarium of the Pacific: $19/adult; $12/ ages 3-11 (Reg. $28.95 & $14.95). No blackouts; tickets expire Nov. 30. Tickets also available online.

BATTLESHIP USS IOWA: $13.50/adult; $7.50/ages 6-17; $11.50/ senior 62 and up (Reg. $18-$10-$15). No blackouts; tickets expire one year from the day of purchase. USS Iowa is located at the Pacific Battleship Center at 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA 90731; visit website www.pacificbattleship.com for details. Tickets only available online.

BOOMERS! (Family Fun Centers): $15/ages 3 & up (Reg. $29.95). All-day unlimited rides and unlimited miniature golf passes, excluding arcade games, batting cages and food. No blackouts.

Catalina Flyer: $54/adult; $40/ages 3-12 (Reg. $70 & $53). Reservation required. Tickets expire Dec. 31.

DISNEY ON ICE: Look for more information on www.oceamember.org.

Catalina Express: $62/adult; $53/ages 3-11 (Reg. $74.50 & $59). Reservation required. Blackouts: Aug. 30-Sept. 1. Tickets expire Dec. 31.

SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Check www.oceamember.org for details.

Offers only available online.

Discovery Science Center: $12/adult; $10/ages 3-15 (Reg. $15.95 & $12.95). Tickets only available online.

OUT OF AREA ORLANDO VACATION: Save up to 35% off your next family vacation to Orlando! Discount offers include admissions to Disney World; Universal Studios Orlando; Sea World and Aquatica; as well as vacation homes and Orlando hotels close to or on theme park property, at very affordable rates. Exclusive discounts available online only. Check for more information on www.oceamember.org.

OTHER Entertainment Books: Look for more information on www.oceamember.org. Books will be in sale in the beginning of September.

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Hollywood: $15/ages 3 & up (Reg. $26.95). Prices are subject to change without notice.

Tickets only available online.

SUNSET CRUISES: $13/adult; $10/ages 2-12 (Reg. 25).

Unlimited Drink Package: $13/person (Reg. $25). Offer based on availability.

Reservations by phone (949) 675-0551 or online www.cruisenewportbeach. com. Tickets are not available at the OCEA Special Events office. Promo code: OCEA. Offer expires Dec. 31.

Newport Landing Whale Watching: $15/adult; $10/ages 3-12 (Reg. $25).

Based on availability. Reservations by phone (949) 675-0551 or online www.NewportWhale.com. Tickets are not available at the OCEA Special Events office. Promo code: OCEA. Offer expires Dec. 31.

Sports K1 Speed: $15/person (Reg. $25.95). Price includes one standard 14-lap race and 1-year K1 Speedway license for new drivers. Junior drivers must be at least 48”; adult drivers must be at least 4’10” to drive. No blackout dates.

NEWPORT LANDING SPORTFISHING: ½-day trip: $ 1/2-day trip: $26.50/adult; $21/ages 2-12 (Reg. $41.50-$34); ¾-day trip: $45/adult; $40/ages 2-12 (Reg. $71-$61). Offer based on availability.

Rod and tackle packs available at the additional charge. Reservations by phone (949) 675-0551 or online www.

NewportLanding.com. Tickets are not available at the OCEA Special Events office. Promo code: OCEA. Offer expires Dec. 31.

Halloween AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC’S SCARIUM FESTIVAL: $19/adult (ages 12 and up), $12/child (ages 3-11) Festival days: Oct. 25-26.

Enjoy special Halloween programs, including the annual children’s costume contest. Tickets also available online.

KNOTT’S SCARY FARM: Sept. 25-Nov. 2; $35-$40-$43/person depending on the night (Reg. $65). No costumes allowed. No re-entry. Tickets also available online.

DISNEYLAND MICKEY’S TRICK-ORTREAT HALLOWEEN PARTY: 5-7 p.m. Sept.12-Oct. 31. For more information visit www.oceamember.org.

Tickets only available online.

LEGOLAND’S BRICK-OR-TREAT PARTY NIGHTS: 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 4-26; recurs every Saturday. Event included with park admission. Look for most current ticket information www.oceamember.org. Kids in costumes are welcome. Tickets only available online.

SEAWORLD’S SPOOKTACULAR: Sept. 27-Oct. 26; weekends only. Event included with park admission. Look for most current ticket information www. oceamember.org. Tickets also available online.

SIX FLAGS’ FRIGHT FEST: Sept. 20-Nov. 2; $42/ages 3 and up (Reg. $69.99); weekends, plus Fridays in October and Mon. Oct. 13 (Columbus Day). $15 wrist bands required for mazes. Wrist bands available for purchase at the park only. No costumes allowed. Tickets also available online.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS’ HORROR NIGHTS: 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 19-Nov. 1. Look for most current ticket information www. oceamember.org. Tickets only available online.

OCEA e-ticket programs For up-to-date listings on all available tickets, go to www.oceamember.org/etickets.

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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.

Hertz: 5% off daily and weekly rentals! Join Hertz #1 Gold Club online and save more! Corporate code: 1335448. Call (800) 654-8216.

Promax Auto Service: Do you 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) 495-5156. 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.

Orange County’s Credit Union: Auto loan rates as low as 1.99% APR. *APR is Annual Percentage Rate. The approximate payment per $1,000 on a new and used auto 60-month term loan at 1.99% is $17.52. Rate shown is for premium credit and includes a .25% discount for automatic payments. Loans without automatic payments will be .25% higher. Rate good for up to 100% financing on new and used cars. Longer terms of up to 84 months on new autos are also available. Call for rates. For used autos with mileage in excess of 100,000, there may be a small rate differential.

Call for details. Minimum loan amount is $5,000. Certain restrictions apply. Rates and terms subject to change without notice. Normal approval standards apply. Membership in Orange County’s Credit Union is available to anyone who lives or works in Orange County. The Lifetime Membership fee is $5. (888) 354-6228 www.orangecountyscu.org.

Candies, Flowers & More Cherry Moon Farms: 15% discount on hundreds of orchardfresh gifts that make every occasion special. For more information call (800) 210-2279. Corporate code: OCEA. GiftBloom.com: 15% discount on all gifts and products for local, same day and international deliveries. To place your order contacts Preferred Rate Coordinator, Ujwal Patel, (224) 999-0089.

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

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 wide-ranging collection of thoughtful gifts for every occasion. To order by 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 $14.50 (Reg. $17.50).

Certificates are available at the OCEA Special Events office by cash or ATM/debit card.

OCEA member special

$35 Cars, $45 trucks Includes CA Certification, 1996 and newer. Out-the-door price, no extra charges.

EZ Auto Test Only

2208 N. Main Street #B, Santa Ana, Ca 92706

Call 24-hours in advance for appointment

Education University of Phoenix delivers rigorous coursework in a flexible format to allow students to balance work and home life while earning their degrees. OCEA members are eligible to receive a 10% savings on the cost of tuition among other benefits such as access to innovative technologies including electronic textbooks and course materials, online library and more. For more details visit www.oceamember.org

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.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: As an OCEA member you can enjoy all the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s attractions at up to 25% discount. The Alpine Club cards are available at the OCEA Special Events office free of charge. Card is 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.

HOME IMPROVEMENT RMA-JEM: Outstanding Construction since 1981!

Specializes in roofing, insulation, sheet metal, stucco, texture/painting, energy efficient windows and more.

OCEA members receive 10% discount thru Oct. 2014.

For more details call Maria Paulin, (714) 985-2888 ext.

100. Promo code: Orange10.

The Kitchen Outlet: 15% off in addition to a FREE Best Cheer 18 gauge stainless steel sink when mentioning OCEA membership. We are located at 1020 N. Tustin Ave., Anaheim, CA 92807. Call Laurie Vartanian at (714) 632-3100 for your free estimate today!

(714) 542-9400

Photography & Art 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.

Cerina’s Teeny Tiny Imprints: Specializes in capturing teeny tiny hands and feet of Infants, children, adults and pets in clay. OCEA members receive 10% off total purchase. For imprints samples and pricing, visit website www.CerinasTeenyTinyImprints.com or call Sabrina Montalbo at (714) 552-7609 today.

Sketches and Clay Molding: Local artist draws realistic sketches from photos creates statues and figures out of clay. References and work samples are available upon request. View my portfolio at http://bit.ly/XnBC8V. Christine, (714) 653-5172; http://bit.ly/XnBC8V 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.

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 JEWELRY Lia Sophia: $5 off any order and $10 off any order over $100.

Call Margaret Clarke at (714) 595-7170 for more information.

Party Rentals OC Fun Party Rentals: Looking for a jumper rental company that offers safe, clean, affordable and great-looking jumpers?

OCEA members receive $10 off per hour of entertainment, per rental item booked! This offer excludes additional concessions servings and all helium tank rentals. For more information call (714) 914-7159, email ocfunpartyrentals@ gmail.com or visit their website www.ocfunrentals.com.

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. OCEA makes no guarantees on mailed orders. Shipping and

ADT Security Services: Residential and Business Security that include Burglary, Fire, Carbon Monoxide, Online Access, Video, and Home Automation Features. 24 Month monitoring agree required, Additional charges may apply in areas that require guard response service for municipal alarm verification. Prices subject to change. Some insurance companies offer discounts on homeowner’s insurance. Please consult your insurance company. Offer subject to change. CA ACO7155. Please contact Jeff Spatz at (714) 907-2995 or by email jspatz@adt.com

handling charges cover costs of certifying and insuring mailed tickets. For further information, contact Joanna Nachurski at (714) 835-3355 or at joanna@oceamember.org. Ticket hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Wellness Between the Ropes Boxing: Discover personal fitness through boxing, calisthenics and nutritional guidance. Let Orange County boxing legend Raul Franco help whip you into shape! OCEA members receive a discount: Individual sessions are $35 per hour and group classes are $20 per person! Additional charges may apply. Contact Raul at (714) 333-7405 or raulfranco1220@yahoo.com for details.

Wireless Please note: Wireless discounts are applicable to all Orange County and City employees. Proof of employment is required.

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% off select regularly priced monthly service plans. Plus, activation fee waived for new activations (up to $36 value; requires a new twoyear agreement). This discount is available to all employees working at the state or local level within the State of California. Mention this code to claim 18% discount: GLSCA_COO_ZZZ; To order by phone: 1-866-639-8354; To order online: www.sprint.com/ californialocalgovernment; To add 18% discount for existing Sprint customers: www.sprint.com/verify and click on the “Existing Customers” tab or call 866-6398354.

T-Mobile: 15% discount on qualifying monthly recurring phone charges. Promotion code: 13302TMOFAV. Discount contact: Daniel Chacon, (310) 651-0603 or T-Mobile Government Program, (866) 464-8662.

Verizon: Save 15% on select monthly plans. Apply online using Government Employee Program E-Code EMD70.

Discount Contact: www.verizonwireless.com/getdiscount.

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Classified ads are a free service to all OCEA members. Only members may submit ads and ads may be edited or rejected by OCEA. Transactions are not OCEA’s responsibility, as all sales or exchanges are done at the responsibility of the seller and buyer. Notify OCEA Communications Specialist Niyaz Pirani if you wish to submit an ad, make changes to a current ad or cancel an ad. E-mail your ads to npirani@oceamember.org; send them to OCEA, 830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, Ca, 92701; or fax them to (714) 835-7654.

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.

FOR SALE Bradley Digital Smoker. Smoker includes: Bradley Digital 4-rack smoker; Bradley cold smoke cover; 2 extra heating elements; Auberins PID (temperature controller); 2 puck savers (metal pucks to push wood through the system); 32 hours of pecan pucks; 28 hours of hickory pucks and 16 hours of apple pucks.

Also comes with custom rolling cart that can be used for storage and has a builtin cutting board. See pictures of what has been smoked in the machine here. $500. Smoker is located in Orange and is only available for pick up. Information: Jennifer or Bill, onedollarbill@gmail.com.

Whirlpool extra large capacity washer and dryer. Heavy duty top load washer and dryer in white; gas connections. Features quick wash, delicate and extra rinse cycles; can handle various load sizes. Must be picked up by purchaser. $325. Information: Lee, (714) 681-6588.

Rogers drum set. 1972 modified Rogers kit with a new Pearl Masters 14x6.5” maple snare drum. Sabian and Paiste cymbals, SKB hard cases, Pearl and Tama hardware. All in good to excellent sound and condition. Selling as a complete kit; pictures available upon request. $3,200. Information: Tom, tjs3781@hotmail.com.

Xbox 360 package. Console is 10 months old; includes 2 wireless controllers, 5 games, wireless racing wheel with force feedback, power and audio/video cables. Pictures available upon request. $225. Information: Tom, tjs3781@ hotmail.com.

Jazzy 1113 Power Chair. New battery with onboard battery charger; drives up to 4 mph. Tight turning radius, standard seat. Up to 25 miles range. Maximum weight is 300 lbs. Power chair features a joystick, footrest and anti-tip wheels. In good condition with slight tears on the back of the seat upholstery. Information: Cheryl or Maurice, (714) 662-1106.

Women’s evening wear. New, $50 each: David’s Bridal size 10 purple evening wear dress; David’s Bridal Size 16 champagne evening wear dress.Used,$25 each: Size XXL short-sleeve blue evening gown with top sequence; Size 14 rusty brown evening wear; Size 7-8 gold evening wear. Information: Emily, (714) 447-8814.

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.

RENTALS 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Riverside, near Van Buren Boulevard and the 91 Freeway. Features a spacious 1,412 sq. ft. floor plan with large bonus room, central air conditioning and heating. $1,625/month; $1,500 deposit. Must sign 1-3 year lease agreement. Move-in-ready by Aug. 15. Information: David, (951) 415-9151.

RETIREE SERVICES Retired Employees Association. Join the Retired Employees Association.

Participate for only $3 a month. Information: (714) 840-3995, fax (714) 8407189, email reaoc@reaoc.org or www.reaoc.org.

Orange County Office on Aging. Free information on services for older adults, (800) 510-2020.

SERVICES House or dog sitter. Reliable, trustworthy County employee with excellent references will house/dog sit throughout Orange County at reasonable rates; rates slightly higher during the holiday season. Information: Michelle, (714) 293-1665.

Phone repair. iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S cracked screen replacement ($50); Samsung Galaxy glass/LCD replacement (prices vary). Information: Young, (714) 643-2399 or mobilefix714@gmail.com.

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.

VACATIONS/VACATION RENTALS Howard’s Time Share Resort Weeks: Contact Howard Snitowsky at (714) 3131290 or hsnitowsky@hotmail.com about renting or purchasing timeshares around the globe. These prime beach front, world-class resorts are in high demand, so please request peak demand weeks well in advance. OCEA MEMBERS RECEIVE A 5 PERCENT DISCOUNT OFF THE LIST PRICES, which can be downloaded here. Howard’s Time Share Resort Weeks destinations include: Pueblo Bonito Rose Resort & Spa; Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos Resort & Spa; Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Resort & Spa; Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa; ME Cabo by Melia; Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa; Sands of Kahana; Imperial Waikiki Vacation Club; Royal Aloha Vacation Club Waikiki; Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Front Villas North; Kuleana Resort; Tahiti Village Las Vegas; Grandview Las Vegas.

Timeshare for sale (Kauai, HI). $7,999. Wyndham Kauai Beach Villas is located just a few footsteps from a beautiful Kauai beach and only minutes from some of the world’s best golf courses. Additional activities nearby include nightclubs, four-star dining, friendly pubs, shopping and more. As an owner of a property, you will be allowed to enjoy the amenities of any of the PAHIO resorts. For resort information, visit www.wyndhamvacationresorts.com. To view the timeshare online, visit http://bit.ly/TEtcG9 and for more information from the seller, call Melissa at (714) 454-7808.

WANTED Home for cat. Female cat named Rainbow needs a new home. Owners have two other cats who bully her. Information: Pam, (949) 529-8094.

Furnished bedroom in Mission Viejo. Room has access to a huge, elegant balcony and includes use of a full-size bed, desk, chair, lamp and dresser.

Includes all utilities, cable, Wi-Fi, water and trash, full kitchen access, 1-time per week laundry usage and driveway parking. Renter can use community pools and spas, basketball court, walking trail and Lake Mission Viejo privileges. $800/ month.; $800 deposit. Renter needs to agree to a term of 6 months or longer.

Sorry, no pets. Information: Nina, (949) 829-3803 or bettyboo8910@yahoo.com.

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