CCWA journal December 2016 Vol 5

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CCWA | Executive Board of Directors Officers

Association President Tony Martinez

Association Secretary Natalie Mendez

Southern Region VP Evelyn Garcia

Central Region VP Armida Oros

Northern Region VP Falcon Renteria

Sergeant At Arms Frank Velez

Parliamentarian German Jimenez

Administrative Assistant Florence McCarthy

Membership Coordinators Charles & Lilian Soto

Lisa Holquin Recruitment Coordinator

News Letter Editors Andy & Silvia Nunez

CHAPTER ELECTIONS 2017

Association Treasurer Florence CotĂŠ

Chapter elections will be held this year. Members interested in running for office need to download the Acceptance Declaration Letter and submitted to your chapter president. Make sure you follow CCWA bylaws election procedure.

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER Hello, let me introduce myself. My name is Tony Martinez.

I began my career at Corcoran State Prison in 1988. I promoted to Correctional Sergeant at Valley State Prison for Women in 1995, promoting to Correctional Lieutenant in 1999. In 2012 our prison transitioned to an all- male prison now known as Valley State Prison.

In February of 2016, I was elected Association President for the Chicano Correctional Workers Association (CCWA).

I humbly accepted the position and looked forward to the challenges of overseeing a membership of over 1500. The first year was a challenge as we transitioned from the outgoing administration to the newly elected CCWA Executive Board of Directors. I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the hard work the previous administration had accomplished in keeping CCWA a professional association.

As we move forward, I have set goals for myself, as well as for the Association. I am going to make an effort to attend as many different chapter meetings as possible so that I can introduce myself to the membership as well as to meet with as many wardens or their representatives. I want to assure them that we are here to work in tandem with them and be aware that training and upward mobility is available for our membership.

I want to activate the CCWA Foundation. This will allow us to reach out to businesses, communities and organizations to raise money for training, scholarships (at the Board of Directors level), etc.

I want to start up a mentorship program for our new/less experienced members by pairing them with more experienced members.

I want to host a state-wide youth leadership conference.

Who better to put on a conference like this than CCWA? We have the resources, experience, and talent to create and host a conference of this magnitude.

Last but not least, my goal is to recruit new members, recognize the service of long time members as well as the members who hit milestones with CDCR. In closing, I welcome you to join me, the Executive Board, and all the members in this adventure to accomplish these goals over the next 2 years. May God keep you safe in one of the toughest jobs in the State.

Tony Martinez Association President Chicano Correctional Workers Association tmartinez@ccwa.net

CCWA is turning 45 this year and is celebrating by hosting a membership drive. From Jan 1st to Nov 1st. 2017, CCWA will heavily promote itself, spreading the word about CCWA’s benefits to our membership and it’s commitment to serving its members.

Current members will play a crucial role in making the drive a success. To encourage participation from each chapter, CCWA will offer a number of incentives to help recruit new members.

The Challenge: CCWA challenges each Chapter to recruit and enrolled 45 new members to their chapter

by November 1st. At each BOD meeting, the chapter showing the most growth that quarter will be recognized and receive a prize to be used at their local chapter meetings. At the November CCWA Training Conference the winning chapter will be announced and awarded a grand prize. If no chapter reaches the 45 new members challenge, no prize will be awarded.

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NORTHERN REGION VP FALCON RENTERIA / frenteria@ccwa.net Northern Region Vice President COCF/Headquarters met with Girl Scout troop, Loaves and Fishes, Feeding the Hungry Organization, and throughout the area where many homeless people reside and delivered various needed items to the homeless. Items left over were donated to the Elk Grove Food Bank and Clothes Closet.

Donations were given in the amount of $250 to the John Lopez (who is in need of a Bone Marrow Transplant) Golf Tournament raising over $15000. A gun raffle took place at Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) for Officer Morris’ Family which raised a cash donation of $6225 given to his family, and sponsored a Golf Tournament to raise money for Officer Flores. The amount raised was $19,000, with approval of the Association President the funds were deposited into the General Fund Account and withdrawn in a Cashier’s check to Flores. Mule Creek donated $3000 for Special Olympics. This amount also was deposited and given in a cashier’s check. Mule Creek teamed up with

the Amador County Sheriff’s Department to make the holidays brighter for the less fortunate families in the local community.

They raised well over $10,000 to purchase toys.

Sac/Folsom had a bus trip to Reno and plans another bus trip/ fundraiser in August. Proceeds will go to Scholarships. They will participate in the upcoming Air Show at Mather Field in October.

Proceeds will also go to Scholarships. A training committee for the upcoming conference will be established for the November 2017 Training Conference in Sacramento.

SOUTHERN REGION VP EVELYN GARCIA / egarcia@ccwa.net Southern Region Vice President Evelyn Garcia informed the BOD that San Diego Chapter Vice President retired and the SD Board will be looking for a new Board Member to replace him. Imperial planned a Laughlin trip July 10, 2016 sold tick-

ets for a Fit Bit raffle. Norco assisted with a fundraiser for a member who has brain cancer. Blythe II assisted with Cinco de Mayo staff appreciation.

Blythe I held a Pan Dulce Fundraiser on Cinco de Mayo. Three scholarships were awarded. Chino raffled a Tommy Bahama cooler for 4th of July and raised over $1000. Profit went to the scholarships.

CCWA MEMBERS AT THE MADERA COMMUNITY DINNER

From left to right behind Santa is Yolanda Ramirez-Perez (member) wearing the Raiders apron, Bib Campos (Secretary), Sara Juarez (past treasurer) red apron. Back Row left to right Jimmy Hayes (member retired cook), John Valle (member retired C/O) wearing purple jacket, Rafael Perez (Chapter President), Victor Aguirre (member, past Chapter President) and Santa Claus is Dennis Ihli..

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CENTRAL REGION VP ARMIDA OROS / aoros@ccwa.net I have been a member of CCWA since 1994. I served as Delano I Chapter President, Association Secretary and Central Region Vice President. I am employed as an Academic Teacher at Kern Valley State Prison for the last four years. I was formerly teaching in the public schools. I am active in the city of Delano and involved in community organizations, especially the Mexican American Pioneers of Delano and Harvest Holidays, Inc. Being involved with CCWA I have learned to work as a team, and love the concept of unity, “Somos Familia”. Let’s always keep it that way.

Manuel Holguin represented for Armida Oros. He informed the BOD that Delano donated to the Bring Your Kid to Work and North Kern appreciation day. Madera participated in the following events: Bowl for Big Brothers and Big Sisters “Bowl for kids Event” held at Madera Lanes which raised $700 for the Central California Big Brother and Big Sisters, MHS Scholarships – 6 students were awarded scholarships of $250 each, provided and distributed free pan dulce and coffee to employees at VSP and CCWF in appreciation for their continued support, cooking and

distributed hot dogs at the Annual James Monroe hot dog dinner feeding 500 students, Chowchilla High School was awarded 4 scholarships @$250 each.

Corcoran I donated $200 toward school supplies to Stuff the Bus. Future events will include 11 members to the Central California Women’s Conference in September, Membership recruitment in October, Corcoran Christmas party in December.

California City is just starting. They are working hard to get things going. Avenal awarded 6 scholarships at $500 each to students.

Taco Tuesday profited $1200 which went toward scholarships, and donated $100 to Kids Day. Future events will include September Health Fair & Recruitment and Avenal Christmas Party in December.

Wasco celebrated their 25th birthday and recruited 22 new members. July 6th Vegas Raffle raised $800. Donated $100 to Wasco Honor Guard for expenses to attend funeral Services. Future events will include wine tour on Oct. 22nd to Paso Robles and Tahoe Joe’s fundraiser Nov. 10th. SATF will be having a Burrito Sale to help raise money for Scholarships.

MADERA COMMUNITY FEAST

CCWA Members, Community groups and Madera residents came together to provide a Christmas dinner for over 1400 residents at the James Monroe Elementary School. This tradition began about five years ago, when CCWA member Jimmy Hayes came to James Monroe Elementary School and spoke to school principal Kimberly Bitter. He told her that he was a cook at the prison (now retired) and that CCWA has raised some money and would like to cook a turkey dinner for the kids. And from there Camp Fire and Rotary Club stepped in and began fundraising for the yearly meal for the students, their families and neighbors.

The Madera County Food Bank donated 20 turkeys and other items and Camp Fire donated 30 turkeys. Other volunteers shopped for additional items. United Way of Fresno offered the books that Santa handed out.

Children were given at least two books each by Santa Claus. For some, the book giveaway was more important than the turkey dinner. At least 100 volunteers helped serve the meal. Volunteers included School Board President Al Galvez, Warden Ray Fisher Jr. of Valley State Prison and members of CCWA, Camp Fire, 4H and Madera athletic teams as well as their families.

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CCWA | chapter officers Natalie Mendez Avenal Chapter President nmendez@ccwa.net

Lisa Holquin Vice President

My name is Natalie Mendez, Avenal Chapter President and Association Secretary for CCWA. I began my career at CDCR in 2009 as a Correctional Officer. In 2011, I transferred to Avenal State Prison as a Correctional Officer and began my Correctional Counselor I acting time. In 2013, I began my acting time as a Correctional Sergeant and became part of the EEO Counselor Team. By 2013, I was hired full time as a Correctional Counselor I at Avenal State Prison. I have been extremely grateful to be where I am today and I am looking forward to greater accomplishments in the near future.

Chapter: Avenal State Prison Members: 59 Delegate: 1 President: Natalie Mendez Vice President:

Treasurer: Jane Anaya Secretary:

Sgt. At Arms: Hector Munoz Parliamentarian: Event Coordinator: Lore Urbano Evelyn Garcia Blythe I Chapter President egarcia@ccwa.net Chapter: Blythe I Members: 78 Delegates: 1 Chapter President: Evelyn Garcia Vice President: Treasurer: Erin Barns

Secretary:

Lisa Holquin Open Gus Aguirre

Alfredo Figueroa Vice President

Alfredo Figueroa Ralph Garcia

Sgt. At Arms:

Emilio Rodriguez Blythe II Chapter President blythe2pres@ccwa.net

Chapter: Blythe I I Members: 45 Delegates: 1 President: Emilio Rodriguez Vice President: Treasurer: None Secretary:

Manuel Holguin Jr California City Chapter President

None Frank Velez

Sgt. At Arms:

Martha Villegas Treasurer

My name is Manuel Rogelio Holguin Jr. I have served with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for 17 years. I have been with and served the Chicano Correctional Workers Association since 2011. My career with the department began in 1999 as a Correctional Officer and I have worked at the following institutions: SVSP, CSP Corcoran, CRC, and CAC, where I have been the president of the California City CCWA chapter since 2015. Currently I am a Correctional Sergeant at CAC and my work history consists of having served with the United States Marines and United States Airforce. I look forward to serving our CCWA members and their families, as we are “Somos Familia�. Thank you and God bless you all.

Chapter: Californa City Members: 9 Delegates: 1 President: Manuel Holguin Jr Vice President: Fabian Nava Treasurer: Martha Villegas Secretary: Loraine Gak Sgt. At Arms: Emanuel Galbaneda 6 CCWA | Chicano Correctional Workers Association

CCWA | chapter officers Joe Anaya Calipatria Chapter President janaya@ccwa.net Chapter: Calipatria Members: 145 Delegates: 2 President: Joe Anaya Vice President: Rick Sambrano Treasurer : Fernando Mata Secretary: Rachel A. Ayon Sgt. At Arms:

Felix Ramirez Editor: David Anaya Parliamentarian: Arturo Ayon Mary Duran Chino Chapter President mduran@ccwa.net

Sandy Kuzminski Treasurer

Ms. Sandy Kuzminski is from the Chino Chapter. Sandy is the Chapter Treasurer. Sandy manages and supplies snacks for purchase; the money earned from this fundraising effort is used for scholarships and community donations. Sandy desires no recognition for her effort, however Chino Chapter extends their gratitude for her unrelenting dedication to the cause of CCWA. Chapter: Chino President:

Treasurer :

Sgt. At Arms:

Members: 60 Delegates: 1 Mary Duran

Vice President: None Sandy Kuzminski

Secretary: Sonia Solis Regina Martinez

Chapter: Coalinga

Members: 52

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Darla Neel COCF Headquarters Chapter President cocfpres@ccwa.net Chapter: COCF Headquarters Members: 72 Delegates: 1 President: Darla Neel Vice President: Raul Carrillo Treasurer : Silvia Rocho Secretary: Lorena Carrillo Sgt. At Arms:

Virginia Coronel (Gina) Corcoran - I President corcoran1pres@ccwa.net

Gloria Cortez Navarro Secretary

My name is Virginia Coronel, I prefer to go by Gina, I am the Corcoran I Chapter President. I began my career with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in 2008 as an Office Assistant at Pleasant Valley State Prison and later reclassified as a Case Records Technician.

In 2011 I promoted to Supervising Case Records Technician. In 2013 I transferred to Corcoran State Prison as a Correctional Case Records Analyst. I joined CCWA in 2015 and in January of 2016 I was named Chapter President. I enjoy taking part in our fundraiser events and helping out our local communities on behalf of our Chapter. I look forward to serving our community and promoting upward mobility!

Chapter: Corcoran I Members:104 Delegates: 1 President: Virginia Coronel (Gina) Vice President: Sulema Castillo Treasurer: Maria Holdren

Secretary: Gloria Cortez Navarro Sgt. At Arms:

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CCWA | chapter officers Tommy Wan Corcoran - II Chapter President corcoran2pres@ccwa.net Chapter: Corcoran - II Members: 42 President: Tommy Wan Treasurer : Rita Key Fauver

Delegates: 1 Vice President: Secretary:

Sgt. At Arms:

I joined the CDCR as a correctional officer at CSP-COR in 1988 and promoted as a correctional sergeant at NPSP in 1993. I became a member of CCWA in the summer of 1993 recruited by Diana Diaz. In May 1996, I promoted as correctional lieutenant at NKSP and transferred to SATF (Corcoran II) in April 1998. In 2001, I left the department and I was hired as a deputy inspector general by the OIG. I remained at the OIG until December 2003 and transferred back to SATF as a correctional lieutenant. In July 2004, I promoted as Facility Captain at SATF and in June 2005 I promoted to Associate Warden.

As a CCWA chapter president my main goals are advocating upward mobility to our current members; promoting scholarship fund raising for the children of our members and charity fund raising for the local communities. Currently I am focused on the mentoring of first and second line supervisors, CCIIs and captains to become next generation leaders at SATF (CORII). Recognize his dedication to spend his birthday Aug. 8, 2016 in a CCWA BOD (Board of Directors) all day meeting.

Sylvia Cordero Delano I Chapter President & Past Association President scordero@ccwa.net Chapter: Delano I Members: 68 President: Sylvia Cordero Treasurer : Sonya Hernandez

Delegates: 1 Vice President: Secretary:

Sgt. At Arms:

Helen Garcia Imperial Chapter President hgarcia@ccwa.net Chapter: Imperial Members:137 President: Helen Garcia Treasurer : Christine Oczkowski Sgt. At Arms: None

Delegates: 2

Vice President: German J. Jimenez Jr. Secretary: Katricia Santana Parliamentarian: Israel Cerranza

Falcon Renteria Ione Chapter President frenteria@ccwa.net Chapter: Ione Members: 48 President: Falcon Renteria Treasurer: Sgt. At Arms: 10

William Smith Secretary

Delegates: 1 Vice President: Secretary:

William Smith

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CCWA | chapter officers Chapter: Lancaster

Members: 23

Delegates: 1

Rafael Perez Madera Chapter President maderapre@ccwa.net Chapter: Madera Members: 101 Presiden: Rafael Perez Treasurer: Delia Mojica Sgt. At Arms: Cruz Rodriguez

Delegates: 2 Vice President: Secretary: Parliamentarian:

Angie Bedoya Bibi Campos Victor Aguirre

Chapter: Norco Members: 106 President: Henry Ornelas III Treasurer: Martha Bartl

Sgt. At Arms: Michael Cervantes Parliamentarian: Syliva Whitcher

Delegates: 2 Vice President: Secretary: Recruiter:

Gilberto Vecoa Pearl Serna Joseph R. Martinez

Chapter: Parole

Delegates: 1

Henry Ornelas III Norco Chapter President hornelas@ccwa.net

Members: 55

Aida Orozco Sac / Folsom Chapter President aorosco@ccwa.net Chapter: Sac / Folsom President: Treasurer: Sgt. At Arms:

Members: 34

Aida Orozco Ed Prado

Israel Montes Jr.

Michael Pina Vice President

Delegates: 1 Vice President: Secretary:

Michael Pina Florence McCarthy

Susan Garcia San Diego Chapter President sandiegopres@ccwa.net Chapter: San Diego Members: 98 Delegates: 1 President: Susan Garcia Vice President: David Haro Treasurer: Victor Sosa

Secretary: Patti Cruz-White Sgt. At Arms: Geraldo Artege Parliamentarian: Marcquis Hultz CCWA | Chicano Correctional Workers Association

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CCWA | chapter officers Chapter: San Luis Obispo

Members: 11

Chapter: Tehachapi Members: 36 President: Lorenzo Briones Treasurer : Secretary:

Delegates: 1 Delegates: 1 Vice President: Sgt. At Arms:

David Mason

Fernando Cerda Wasco Chapter President fcerda@ccwa.net Chapter: Wasco Members: 92 Delegates: 1 President: Fernando Cerda Vice President: Treasurer : Juan Carmona

Secretary: Sgt. At Arms: Paul Lopez

Adolfo Leal Jerome Gonzalez

LISA HOLQUIN RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR Lisa is the Recruitment Coordinator for CCWA. Her job is to provide assistance to any chapter needing help in preparing for the recruitment process. She can help you set up a recruitment stand or table with appropriate materials and invite new recruits to join, and explain the benefits of being a member of CCWA. When one stands with another, your voice is heard, so join us and allow your voice to be heard.

CCWA - “WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?” The Chicano Correctional Workers Association (CCWA) was formed in 1972 by California Department of Corrections Hispanic employees concerned about under-representation of Latinos within the Department. CCWA continues to dedicate itself to be an advocate for equal representation of all ethnic groups as well as continuing the pursuit of upward mobility. We represent the motto of “Somos Familia” (We are Family).

CCWA has grown into an organization with a combined force of over 22 Chapter and a total of more than 1,500 members statewide. The monthly dues are $10 deducted from your state payroll every month. It’s a tax deduction.

Those who believe in equality, justice and upward mobility for all qualified and well prepared persons regardless of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation and disability are CCWA member material.

To this end, CCWA and its members continue to lobby and advocate for better training and more opportunities for employees in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. We 12

are in the process of planning our 2017 State Training Conference for all CDCR employees. Our training is open to all interested persons, whether they are CCWA members or not.

CCWA has been and continues to be the fastest growing organization in State government. The organization has sponsored annual training conferences, workshops and seminars to expand the knowledge, skills and professionalism of Hispanics and others in the Criminal Justice System.

The local chapter in your area is always working within the community and with our youth. The youths of today are the future.

We must try to guide and educate them so they will make a difference within themselves and the people around them.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Recruitment Coordinator, Lisa Holquin at e-mail: lholquin_avenal@ ccwa.net or P. O. Box 3680 Visalia, Ca, 93278 or any CCWA member.

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FEATURED MEMBER: Theresa Cisneros ADA Coordinator, Associate Warden in Business Services

FROM THE ARCHIVES OF AN OLD JOURNALS NEWS PAPER JANUARY 1986 ON PAGE 6

The CCWA Journal was printed in newspaper style back in 1968.

We found an interesting article about the “Chicana’s as a workforce!” In 1968 women began to enter into a work force that was non-traditional, that of Corrections. Herminia Santini opened doors for many of the Chicanas since many doors were closed.

Working for the Department of Corrections was not easy, especially because women were surrounded with opposition from all sides. Men working at Corrections were opposed but at the end they learned to share their feelings, attitudes, fear, and needs when tragic moments appeared. We are glad that we learned to work side by side in harmony. “Chicana’s as a workforce!”

By Martha Vejar In 1986 women began to enter into a field of work that was nontraditional, that of Corrections. One of our very own, Herminia Santini, paver the road and began to open doors for many of us.

The roads have been long and bumpy. Often times, running into walls, not just doors.

On the negative side, in the last five years we haven’t seen too many changes in terms of recruitment of chicanas. The numbers are not there.

On the positive side, the few of us that are in there have been a positive change for the Department of Corrections; it hasn’t been easy, especially when you’re surrounded with opposition from all sides. In the last five years, I have seen changes in attitudes amongst chicanos. We are learning to share our feelings our attitudes, our fears and our needs. Because of some tragic moments, we have come to be a closer people. Our men have learned to reach out in time of need and know that at the end of that reach is a friend who will listen and share. In closing, I would like to share something with you – food for thought“Con un abrazo”……

Theresa Cisneros began her career with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in 1997 as a Correctional Officer at California State Prison-Corcoran. She promoted to Correctional Counselor I in 2001. In 2005, she promoted to Correctional Counselor II Specialist assigned to the ASU/EOP Hub Unit. In 2007, she promoted to Correctional Counselor II Supervisor, where she managed three general Population Units, two Administrative Segregation Units and the ASU/ EOP Hub. In April of 2009, she was assigned as the Administrative Assistant/Public Information Officer (AA/PIO) and held a T&D position as a Correctional Lieutenant until her promotion to Facility Captain in 2012.

As the Facility Captain, she was responsible for a General Population Facility including the Administrative Segregation Unit, a Protective Housing Unit, and Security Housing Unit and implemented the first Long Term Segregation Unit in the state. Theresa promoted once again to the position of Associate Warden at Avenal State Prison in 2015. Since her assignment to Avenal, she has succeeded in the position of ADA Coordinator, Associate Warden in Business Services and is currently assigned as the Central Operations Associate Warden.

Theresa is a graduate of Corcoran High School and received her Associate’s Degree in Liberal Studies from the College of the Sequoias and continued her education at Fresno State. Before joining the department, she was employed as a waitress for over 18 years. Theresa is the second oldest of ten siblings and states she owes her work ethic to her mother, who on her own raised and provided for all of her brothers and sisters.

Theresa has a very large close-knit family and enjoys hosting family time at her home. She states she is very fortunate to have her mother live right next door, as she can always enjoy her company and share delicious meals.

Theresa is the proud mother of two girls, Krystal 23 and Victoria 8. She loves spending time with them and watching their development into amazing young ladies.

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CCWA CHAPTER EVENTS: THE GOOD THINGS WE DO ...

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS CCWA chapters donate thousands of dollars to scholarships each year. Each individual chapter has eligibility criteria.

Scholarships have been awarded to members, immediate family members, members of the community, and local high school students.

CCWA is comprised of thirty- two chapters, located statewide.

Each chapter holds fund raising events in their community and monies raised goes to promote the pursuit of higher education.

Fundraisers include food sales, bus trips, participation in local community activities and raffles.

CCWA hopes to prepare our future leaders for the challenges ahead. The Scholarship amounts vary and are designed to assist

On the left is Fernando Mata, Treasurer and Joe Anaya, President of Calipatria Chapter presenting the Brawley High School scholarships.

students in their educational needs. Members are encouraged to submit their applications to their local chapters.

We are very proud of the contributions we have made in the lives of many young men and women. We hope that the gift we have given them has been beneficial in providing an opportunity to enhance their future. We want students to take advantage of the benefits that we and other organizations offer. Corporations like IBM, Microsoft, Apple, Banks, and many more also offer generous scholarships. We encourage you to search the web and contact local companies for available scholarship funds. Just type in “scholarship funds� and this will take you to a list of available scholarship opportunities. Most large companies will set aside 5 to 10 percent yearly for scholarships.

Genevie Araiza UC Davis - Major Animal Science

Isaac Compos USUF-Major in Sociology

Sometimes a family member becomes a hero in their own family.

Christina Banuelos CCC Major in Animal Science

Dear: Correctional Chicano Workers Association I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to you for making the CCWA Scholarship possible.

I was thrilled to learn of my selection for this honor and I am deeply appreciative of your support.

I am a psychology major working towards my AS here at a junior college with hopes to transfer to San Diego University to achieve my doctorate. The financial assistance you provided will be of great help to me in paying my educational expenses, and it will allow me to concentrate more of my time for studying.

By awarding me this scholarship, you have lightened my financial burden which allows me to focus more on the most important aspect of school, learning. I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as you have helped me.

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DANIEL PARAMO, WARDEN R. J. DONOVAN C.F. GUEST SPEAKER AT CCWA’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Best Western Island Palms Hotel and Marina November 5, 2016 San Diego, CA

Holtville High School scholarship ceremony, presenting is Rick Sambrano, Vice President.

Fourth from the left: Warden Paramo with CCWA members

Scholarship ceremony for the Calipatria High School. On the left is Fernando Mata, Treasurer and on the right is Rick Sambrano, Vice President presenting the awards.

This was from our Baked Potato Scholarship Fundraiser. We also had a drawing for the CCWA goodie bag. The winner was picked

by Warden Seibel during the fundraiser and the goodie bag was won by R. Holley, PSA.

Daniel Paramo has been with CDCR for nearly 25 years and about the same amount of years with CCWA; he joined in 1991.

He received a phone call from a friend that works for CDCR who said he was going to send him a fax of a job application for Community Resource Manager for the Department of Corrections, and said this is you; this is what you should be working in.

Chief Deputy Warden Myrna Rodriguez Interviewed me and I was hired, and then she told me that as the Community Resource Manager my job is to welcome and talk to groups of people that come into the institution; today was a group from Chuckawalla, about 5 CCWA members and they want to start up another chapter in Calipatria, which is now one of the largest Chapter in CCWA. I then met with CCWA Chuckwalla Chapter President James Natividad, and talked about CCWA and how they help people to move into upward mobility positions. When the meeting was concluded, I asked Myrna Rodriguez why this was so important to her. She explained to me that she and others started CCWA and wanted me to know how important it is to help others, or those that lack confidence or position to view a more aggressive challenging position that the department had to offer, and it wasn’t about race or color of their skin. It’s about you and others to champion the other folks and to encourage them to challenge their abilities to promote.

I have been a warden for nearly six years. It wasn’t easy getting to this position. I believe in rehabilitation and I believe we can change. Rehabilitation is the new culture. Learn from achievements; encourage your members to promote. Do not lose your focus. Continue to have more training programs.

This is the photo of our scholarship winners. They are Destiny Renee Rivera $750.00, Maria Celeste Padilla $500.00 and Frances Relampagos who was unable to attend so her parents accepted the check for $250.00. On the right is Blythe 1 Chapter President Evelyn Garcia and Chapter Secretary Ralph Garcia.

As a CCWA member if you’re not supporting others along the way, or not helping others to get to a better position, then you’re not really doing CCWA work as a member. You have to prepare others as well as to encourage them to promote. You can view the video at CCWA.net under the Journal page.

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Membership Form Please Print Legibly — New Membership Only and For Updating Current Member Information.

Complete and return to your Chapter President or mail to the address below. Include payment if applying as an Associate Member.Type of Membership: (please check)

Regular Member: (State employee only ) Dues: $10.00 monthly, deducted from pay voucher.

Re-affiliation dues due by Jan 31st of each year.)

Associate Member: (Non State employees) Dues: $ 120.00 Annually.

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