Classified School Employees Week May 19 – 25, 2019
Classified School Employees Week (CSEW) is here!
Your Chapter 262 Events Committee in collaboration with CSEA Chapter 651 and Management Steering has planned another great week of something warm, something tasty, something fun, and something social. Mark these dates and locations on your calendar! Open and print the attached CSEW flyer and post it on your wall or next to your computer or somewhere you can see all the funtastic events your Chapter Events Committee has planned for you for the whole week!
Monday May 20 9:30 - 10:30am — “Coffee Break” Rose Garden
Tuesday May 21 11:30am & 12:30pm — “Classified Appreciation Lunch” Building 9C Stage
Wednesday May 22 2:30 - 4pm — “Ice Cream Social” 9C Patio Area
Thursday May 23 11:30am - 1pm — “Goofy Golf / BBQ” Putting Green Area
Friday May 24 2:30 - 3:30pm — “Bingo” 9C Stage / 6:30pm Night Shift BBQ Building 47
Please note that while you may attend CSEW events using release time, you should work with your colleagues and your manager to ensure office coverage continues while allowing as many classified staff as possible to attend at least one event. Whatever events you attend, you know you’re going to have fun, eat, chat, and even make some new friends. It is all part of celebrating classified professionals like you who make important contributions to the educational community and help improve the lives of our students.
All events are listed on the Mt. SAC Campus Calendar. Follow this link to see the week’s events. You can even add these events to your Outlook calendar by clicking the link in the calendar. Click on the title for each day’s CSEW event. In the description window on the right, under the description, click the “Add to my calendar” button and select the “Outlook” calendar. Then follow the instructions. Let’s all plan ahead! See you next week!
CSEA 262 Welcomes New Members
At the May 15 Board meeting, the following classified professionals were hired or promoted:
Newly Hired Classified Professionals:
Richard Afdahl, Learning Lab Assistant (Learning Assistance Center)
Irma Arvizu, Horticulture Production Assistant (Natural Sciences)
Roselyn Duong, Tutorial Services Assistant (Adult Basic Education)
Dulce Florean Rojas, ESL Outreach Specialist (English as a Second Language)
Toni Franco, Administrative Specialist I (Technology & Health)
Katrina Hermoso, Coordinator, Project/Program (Student Services)
Classified Employee Promotions:
Abigail Casian, Administrative Specialist I (English as a Second Language)
Jenny Hua, Admissions and Records Specialist III (Admissions and Records)
Erica Morales, Financial Aid Specialist (Financial Aid)
If you happen to see any of these colleagues during your day, extend a warm welcome, invite them to lunch, show them around, and make them feel welcome. Bring them along to the next Chapter meeting so they can introduce themselves.
EASE-y Does it!
Did you know one of the best kept non-secrets for Mt. SAC employees is an assistance program for anyone struggling with family troubles, job anxieties, stress, emotional distress, grief, loss, life transitions, and drug and/or alcohol problems? If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you can get help from the college’s Employee Assistance Service for Education (EASE) program.
Offered through the Los Angeles County Office of Education, EASE provides pre-treatment assessment and counseling services. While virtually all medical health plans offered by the current CalPERS providers offer psychological counseling, such formal clinical treatment is not always needed or even wanted. The EASE program can help counsel an employee who just needs a little help or to help the employee realize more substantial assistance is needed. EASE is not a replacement or substitute for the district’s health-care plan, although it is a beneficial and effective extension of the provider plan. EASE also provides consultation to managers on dealing with emotional issues in the workplace.
There is also a Mobil Crisis Team that can be called if there is an incident that impacts the workplace. Worksites impacted by sudden death or violence may request on site support for the employees. Thankfully, Mt. SAC has never had a major incident on campus that would necessitate a Crisis Team’s help, but there is some solace in knowing this service is available.
Along with these personal services, EASE has a web site (https://www.lacoe.edu/Home/EASE) that has more resources available, including information about a domestic violence “escape plan,” gambling addiction counseling and treatment, coping with suicidal thoughts, relaxation audio clips, and an archive of articles spanning back more than five years. All of this information is free, requires no registrations or personal identification, and there are even hotline numbers available for various needs.
If you find yourself in need of assistance, you should explore the EASE web site to learn what resources are available to you. If you want to discuss your issues with someone from EASE, you can call their 24/7 access line at 1.800.882.1341.
CSEA Announcements
Classified School Employees Week Dodger Game
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 7:10 pm
Dodger Game Promotion • $1 Dodger Dogs!
Tickets $20.00 each • See attached flyer
Dorothy Bjork Assistance Fund Raffle
CSEA is holding three raffles to help the Dorothy Bjork Assistance fund. You can purchase tickets to enter one, two, or all three raffles by filling out the form at the bottom of each flyer. All proceeds will go to the Dorothy Bjork Assistance Fund. To be eligible for these raffles, you must be a CSEA member in good standing. Tickets will be sold through the last morning of Annual Conference. There is no limit on raffle ticket purchases. The cost of tickets varies for each raffle.
The first raffle is for a new car. The winner will be drawn at the Annual Conference, Friday, August 2, 2019. You do not have to be present to win.
The second raffle is for a 7-night stay in Maui. The drawing will be held at the CSEA State Board Meeting on Saturday, November 16 2019. Winner need not be present. Details for the trip to Maui are on the flyer.
The third raffle is for a 7-day vacation in Escondido! You will stay at a condo with pool, jacizzis, water slides, tennis courts, fitness center, and an activity center. Winner will be drawn at Annual Conference and does not need to be present.
Open the attached flyer (csea-raffles.pdf) and fill out the form at the bottom of each page. Details, terms, and conditions are on the flyers. You can mail in your entry form to CSEA headquarters or call the Member Benefits Service Center at 866.487.2732.
Pre-Retirement Seminars
CalPERS will be holding the next pre-retirement seminars at two locations in June:
June 7 & 8, 2019 – Marriott Hotel, 2600 Bishop Drive, San Ramon, CA 94583 / Register for San Ramon / Flyer (PDF)
June 14 & 15, 2019 – Hilton Pasadena, 168 S. Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 / Register for Pasadena / Flyer (PDF)
A valid email address is required to register online (it will be used for business purposes only, including electronic notifications of educational events and surveys).
Member Tip: Keep track of all your education history by signing up for events, classes and appointments through my|CalPERS instead.
If you need special accommodations at the event, and are unable to register online, please call us at 888 CalPERS (or 888-225-7377).
Download class presentations on the Event Classes page before attending the event.
“To improve the lives of our members, students, and community.”
CSEA Chapter 262 • 1100 N. Grand Avenue Walnut, California 91789 • 909.274.6262 • www.csea262.org