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OCEA
EMPLOYEE
VOLUME 65, ISSUE 4 • OCTOBER–DECEMBER 2012
Elections 2012:
OCEA members unite to fight back, page 10
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VOLUME 65, ISSUE 4 • OCTOBER–DECEMBER 2012
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A walk through the 2012 OCEA Health Fair
Health Fair attendees spread the word to stop Prop. 32 (left to right): retired OCEA member
Coach Bennett, OCEA Board members Paul Nguyen and Arlyn Buck, and OCEA member John
Hernandez (Probation). See more photos from the Oct. 2 event on page 9.
FEATURES
5 Berardino sworn in
10 Elections 2012: Strength in Unity
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino becomes a
California Labor Federation Vice President.
6 Scholarship winners
OCEA stewards and members phone bank and precinct
walk throughout election season.
12 Meet Your Board
OCEA’s Scholarship Committee selects 2012 recipients.
7 Moment of silence
Meet the 2012 OCEA Board of Directors.
15 Critic’s pick
OCEA stewards honor Sept. 11 victims.
A must-read book on the labor movement.
News & Updates
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President’s message
General Manager’s message
OCEA news briefs
OCEA calendar
Meet your OCEA Board members
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OCEA coupons
OCEA tickets
OCEA e-ticket program
OCEA discounts
OCEA classifieds
On the cover:
OCEA member Sunshine Dimas urges members to vote No on Prop. 32 during many weekly phone
banks held throughout the 2012 election season.
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President’s message
Robert Gibson
OCEA President
Our Future
I have the unique challenge of drafting this message a month
before the November election, yet it may not be read until
after the polls close. As of now we are in negotiations with
the County and Courts
for new contracts that
will greatly impact the
vast majority of OCEA
members and their
families.
I once again would like to express my humble appreciation
and deepest thanks for being given the privilege of serving as
your President.
“With all of these challenges facing us, always know and believe
that we will prevail. OCEA exists to protect and strengthen local
government, our members and their families.”
The political landscape is
against public employees.
And we fought major
battles at all levels, from fighting to defeat Proposition 32,
which sought to silence our voice, to the OCERS election
where John Moorlach sought to destroy your pension by
running his chief of staff against OCEA Board member Chris
Prevatt.
County government itself is experiencing a crisis in
leadership, from the elected officials to the executives and
upper management. Recent stories about rampant sexual
abuse and harassment followed by the failures of executives
and elected officials to protect the victims have left many of
our members disheartened. It is almost to the point where
regular old run-of-the-mill corruption, political patronage
and cronyism are seen as no big deal and business as usual.
We will not let you down!
Yours faithfully,
Robert Gibson
OCEA President
[email protected]
With all of these challenges facing us, always know and
believe that we will prevail. OCEA exists to protect and
strengthen local government, our members and their
families. From the Board of Directors, the leadership team,
the professional staff, the stewards and to the last member
volunteer that made a phone call or walked a neighborhood
during the election, we will not accept defeat.
As we enter the holiday season and you contemplate your
future, know that it will be better. The public is beginning to
understand the sacrifices you have made and is demanding
that the corruption and influence peddling hurting
government be eliminated. We will negotiate a fair and
equitable contract for all of our members and continue to
strengthen and protect your interests.
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Remember to vote in the OCEA Board of Directors election through Dec. 7!
General Manager’s message
Nick Berardino
OCEA General Manager
A chance encounter with a labor hero
Recently I was sworn in as an Executive Vice President of the
State Labor Federation.
airport, I noticed a huge “No on Prop. 32” sign taped to the
rearview window.
At my first meeting, we were discussing Prop. 32, and
we talked about the importance of the collective voice of
working men and women throughout the state of California.
We talked about how corporate interests in the State were
doing everything they could to silence that voice.
I immediately asked the cab driver where he got the sign
because it was the first time I had ever seen a No on Prop. 32
sign on a cab.
The thread of the conversation continued about the
importance of standing together to protect the rights, interests
and security of working families. Everyone in the room
understood and agreed that given the current economic
circumstances, it is our collective voice that is protecting
the middle class from the powerful one percent, who would
subject the remaining 99 percent to poverty if we didn’t
stand together to stop them.
I was stunned.
After the meeting concluded, I had to catch a flight back to
Orange County. When my cab pulled up to take me to the
So I asked him why he formed the union.
And he said, “I got it from the union that I just organized.”
I was randomly sitting in a cab with a man who had a “No
on Prop 32” sign and “No on 32” literature available for
passengers in the backseat of the car and who had just
organized a union for cab drivers. His name was Kazam
Zaidi, and he is now the president of Sacramento Taxi Cab
Union, AFL-CIO.
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OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino with Sacramento taxi driver Kazam Zaidi, president of the Sacramento Taxi Cab Union, AFL-CIO.
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And he said the reason was that for 22 years, the Board of Supervisors has only allowed one
taxi cab company to pick up passengers from the Sacramento airport. He said the Board
would never listen to him when he asked them to give other taxi drivers a chance to pick up
customers there, too.
Mr. Zaidi wouldn’t give up. Eventually, he met Bill Camp, the executive secretary of the
Sacramento Central Labor Council, and they came up with a plan to organize the taxi cab
drivers in Sacramento. About four months ago, they were successful at forming the first taxi
cab union in the State. Sacramento Taxi Cab Union is now a proud member of Local 29 and
OPEIU.
Believe it or not, once they organized, the Board of Supervisors started listening. They are
now making real progress at breaking up the taxi cab monopoly at the airport. Mr. Zaidi said
that in just a couple months, he thinks the airport will be opened up to taxi cab drivers like
him and his new union brothers and sisters.
The only reason the politicians listened, he said, was because the cab drivers organized and
spoke with one collective voice.
E M P LOYEE
Orange County Employees Association
OFFICERS
Robert Gibson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President
Lezlee Neebe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st Vice President
Alan Dean Clow . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Vice President
Butch Garcia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary
Chris Prevatt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer
Arlyn Buck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Insurance Officer
Frank Eley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Past President
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Alan Dean Clow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Legislative
Chris Prevatt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Budget/Finance
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sharron Anderson . . . . . . . . County Executive Office
“It made us stronger,” he said. “I am truly blessed.”
Before I picked up my bags to catch the plane, we shot this photo together, and I left feeling
just as blessed to have met him—another true leader in this fight to make working people
everywhere stronger.
You’re constantly hearing that unions don’t work and there’s no gain for having a collective
voice. But here is a real life example that unions do work, and the huge difference that a
collective voice can make.
Dan Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheriff-Coroner
Judy Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Defender
Arlyn Buck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Social Services Agency
Alan Dean Clow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Defender
Maria Corona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care Agency
Frank Eley . . . . . . . . . . . . OC Public Works (RDMD)
Greg Fall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation
Eusebio “Butch” Garcia . . . . . . Social Services Agency
Robert Gibson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation
Gary Morrison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assessor’s office
Paul Nguyen . . . . . . . . . . . . . Social Services Agency
Lezlee Neebe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Superior Court
Cheryl Neuenschwander . . . . . . . . . . . Superior Court
In solidarity,
Chris Prevatt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care Agency
Ryan Ramos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care Agency
Anjali Sunny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheriff-Coroner
Pamela Waters . . . . . . . . . OC Community Resources
Nick Berardino
OCEA General Manager
Ray Yarbrough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation
OCEA calendar
Nov. 1-30
Election Day—Get out and vote!
Nov. 10
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Foreclosure Prevention Workshop (Info: http://bit.ly/PZYJ6T)
Nov. 12
5:30 p.m. Political Action Committee meeting
Nov. 13
Noon-1 p.m.; 5:30-7 p.m. Steward meeting
Nov. 14-Dec. 7
Board of Directors election—Don’t forget to mail in your ballot!
Nov. 20 Board of Directors meeting
3 p.m. Nov. 22 & 23 Thanksgiving holiday observed
Dec. 10 5:30 p.m. Political Action Committee meeting
Dec. 11 Noon-1 p.m.; 5:30-7 p.m. Steward meeting
Dec. 12 Pacific Health and Welfare body scans (Info: http://bit.ly/SGq4Zx)
Dec. 18 3 p.m. Board of Directors meeting
Dec. 25 Christmas holiday observed
Jan. 1 New Year’s Day observed
Jan. 8 Noon-1 p.m.; 5:30-7 p.m. Steward meeting
Jan. 14 5:30 p.m. Political Action Committee meeting
Jan. 15 3 p.m. Board of Directors meeting
Jan. 21 4
OCEA Food Drive (bring donations to OCEA Headquarters)
Nov. 6
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Martin Luther King Day observed
OCEA news briefs
Workshop helps attendees avoid
foreclosure
OCEA will host a free Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
at OCEA from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 10.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet one-onone with bank representatives and HUD-approved
housing counselors. To make the most of the workshop,
attendees should bring copies of a recent mortgage
statement, current pay stubs, two years of W2’s and
tax returns, and a list of monthly expenses. Contact
OCHOPC at (714) 599-1014 for a list of participating
lenders.
Spanish and Vietnamese translators will be available.
No walk-ins will be accepted after 12:30 p.m.
To RSVP, contact Cathy Yatch at cyatch@oceamember.
org.
Nick Berardino sworn in as a California
Labor Federation vice president
Remember to vote in the OCEA Board of
Directors election
A general election for nine seats on the OCEA Board of
Directors begins this month and will run through early
December. OCEA members should receive ballots in
the mail around Nov. 14 and must have the completed
form postmarked by Dec. 7 to be valid.
Here’s how to submit your ballot: First, place the
ballot in the provided ballot envelope. Then place that
envelope in the provided return envelope. Sign the
return envelope, and mail in the ballot to ensure it is
counted.
The results of the election will be announced at 3 p.m.
Dec. 18 at the Board of Directors meeting and online
that day at www.oceamember.org.
Nick Berardino, center, is sworn in as a vice president of the
California Labor Federation in a ceremony in Sacramento.
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino was sworn in
Sept. 26 to the California Labor Federation Executive
Council. Nick, one of 42 elected Vice Presidents from
affiliated unions and labor councils across the state, is
the first ever Vice President from Orange County.
OCEA member news
You can always find up-to-date OCEA news and information
on OCEA’s website!
In this new role, Nick will represent the interests of 2.1
million working people across the state of California,
while continuing to manage OCEA’s operations. His
new position provides OCEA greater access and
visibility at the statewide level.
Congratulations Nick!
www.oceamember.org/news
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OCEA news briefs
Orange County students Tai Cao and Thalia Rodriguez were both awarded with the 2012 OCEA Board of Directors Scholarship.
Children of OCEA members awarded OCEA scholarships
OCEA’s Scholarship Committee awarded Tai Cao of
Garden Grove and Thalia Rodriguez of Santa Ana each
with $2,000 college scholarships at the August Board of
Directors meeting.
Rodriguez, who attends Pomona College, is the daughter
of OCEA member Carolina Rodriguez, who works at
Superior Court.
Thalia Rodriguez wrote in her application that her dream
of going to college seemed unattainable after her father
was injured from a fall and she thought she would have to
go straight to work after high school to help her family. But
her mother enrolled in English and computer classes and
was eventually hired at the Courts, which allowed Thalia
to pursue higher education.
“My educational goal is to earn a Ph.D. in order to
become a professor in mathematics to empower and
become a mentor for Latinos/as and other women of color
who are pursuing a degree in science, technology and
engineering,” she wrote.
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Tai Cao, who attends the University of California, Irvine, is
the son of Tri Cao with the Social Services Agency.
Tai Cao plans to become a journalist and write narratives,
profiles and personal essays about politics, public affairs
and social justice. He is motivated by the uncertainty
workers face because of the shaky economy. He wrote
that his mother, a County nurse, lost her job because of
budget cuts.
Tai Cao’s brother was the recipient of an OCEA Scholarship
last year. Tien Le “Jesse” Cao, now a student at the University
of California, Los Angeles, said the money he received from
OCEA made college more affordable, though the cost of
an education still puts a strain on his middle-class family.
“My parents still had to pay a considerable amount out of
their pockets,” he said. “So when I heard my brother was
also receiving the scholarship, I was not only extremely
relieved that my family was getting help in paying for two
people in college, but also humbled by OCEA’s investment
in mine and my brother’s education.”
OCEA news briefs
Moment of silence
Led by OCEA Past
President Frank Eley (out
of frame), OCEA stewards
honored victims of the
Sept. 11 terrorist attacks
with a moment of silence
at the monthly steward
meeting on Sept. 11. The
pine tree located at the
front corner of the OCEA
lot was planted on the
one-year anniversary of
the attacks and serves as
a permanent memorial to
those who lost their lives
that day.
What’s going on in your workplace?
Contact OCEA Communications Specialist Niyaz Pirani at [email protected] if you would like to submit a workplace
story idea for OCEA Employee magazine.
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A walk through the
2012 OCEA Health Fair
Nearly 2,000 OCEA members attended the 2012 OCEA
Health Fair on Oct. 2. The event featured health screenings,
vendor booths and attractions that connect union members
to resources on physical and mental health, body screenings
and wellness treatments.
Attendees enjoyed food and raffles throughout the day
between playing games for prizes, learning about OCEA’s
benefits and insurance opportunities, and talking with OCEA
Board members and staff.
OCEA Benefits Administrators Amy Trinh and Tracie Mills take a
break from helping members to smile for the camera.
OCEA Board members Ryan Ramos, Maria Corona, Gary Morrison
and Lezlee Neebe hand out pedometers to Health Fair attendees.
A Health Fair volunteer speaks
to attendees about pledging
to vote against Proposition 32.
Volunteers collected more than
400 pledge cards at the event.
Guadalupe Enriquez with the
Probation Department has a
red carpet moment with (wax)
Johnny Depp from Madame
Tussauds Wax Museum.
Julie Hamari with the Health Care Agency practices her right hook
with local boxer Raul Franco of Between the Ropes Boxing.
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Elections 2012: ST
Faced with one of the greatest threats to working people of
our generation this 2012 election season, OCEA’s workplace
leaders answered the call.
OCEA stewards, Board members and members volunteered
for 100s of hours this election season to protect the interests
of OCEA members and our families.
Through working together, we were able to call thousands
of voters on the phone to oppose Prop. 32 and walk door to
door in neighborhoods, identifying 100s of voters who share
our values.
As election season wraps up, there is one thing we should
never forget. If we continue to build on the solidarity that our
workplace leaders demonstrated this year, we can meet any
challenge together.
If you would like to become a workplace steward or learn
more about how to get involved in OCEA, contact Tim Steed
at [email protected].
Precinct walkers, including community members, Costa Mesa City Employees
OCEA Board member Ryan Ramos calls fellow Health Care Agency
employees to ask them to vote No on Prop. 32.
OCEA steward Carolyn Gregor takes a break from phone banking
to pose with OCEA Senior Labor Relations Representative Charles
Barfield.
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OCEA Board member Gary Morrison participated in many phone
banks during the election season.
TRENGTH IN UNITY
s Association members and OCEA staff, gather in Costa Mesa for a pre-walk meeting.
OCEA’s Tim Steed, far left, who coordinated much of OCEA’s election efforts, stands with Costa Mesa City Employees Association members:
(left to right) Juan Santos, Steve White, Gant Corum, Pete Czenze, CMCEA President Helen Nenadal, Chris Goldsworthy, Dave Hollister and
Eduardo Avila.
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Meet the 2012 OCEA
Board of Directors
Sharron Anderson
Dan Beam
Judy Bowling
Arlyn Buck
County Executive Office—Procurement
Office
Sheriff-Coroner Department
Public Defender
Sharron, an Office Specialist with the
Orange County Executive Office—
Procurement Office, was hired in 1981. She
joined OCEA in 1982, becoming a steward
in 2002 and a Board member in 2009. She is
on the Retirement Committee and has been
a member and alternate on OCEA bargaining
teams. Sharron is a member of the CEO
Labor Management Committee and the
Office Services Classification Maintenance
Review Committee.
Dan, a Sheriff’s Special Officer II with the
Orange County Sheriff’s Department, was
hired in 1988. He works at John Wayne
Airport. He joined OCEA in 1990, becoming
a steward in 2002 and a Board member in
2008. He served as SSO/Deputy Coroner
Unit Executive Committee Vice-Chair from
1999 to 2012, has been a member of many
OCSD Labor Management and Joint Labor
Management committees, and was part
of a team that worked against layoffs and
employee reclassifications in 2010.
Judy, a Senior Investigator with the Orange
County Public Defender, was hired in 1996.
She joined OCEA the same year, becoming
a steward in 2011 and a Board member
in 2012. She is a member of the Public
Defender Labor Management Committee.
OCEA Insurance Officer
Social Services Agency
Alan Dean Clow
Maria Corona
Frank Eley
Greg Fall
OCEA Second Vice President
Public Defender
Health Care Agency
OCEA Past President
Public Works
Probation Department
Alan, a Senior Investigator with the Orange
County Public Defender, was hired in 1996.
He joined OCEA the same year, becoming
a Board member in 2005 and a steward in
2008. He currently serves as OCEA Second
Vice President and Chair of the Legislative
Committee. He has been a member of many
OCEA bargaining teams and has represented
OCEA and OCPD members in meetings
with the Board of Supervisors. Alan was
OCPD Investigators President from 200204. He worked with the OCPD Attorney’s
Association, the California Prosecutors
Association and OCEA to add OCPD
Investigators to AB 2023, which was signed
by Gov. Gray Davis in 2003.
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Maria, a Staff Assistant with the Orange
County Health Care Agency—Office of
Health Policy and Communication, was
hired in 2000. She joined OCEA the same
year, becoming a steward in 2003 and a
Board member in 2008. Maria previously
served as OCEA Treasurer. She has been a
member of many OCEA bargaining teams
and is a Health Fair volunteer.
Frank, a Business Analyst II with Orange
County Public Works, was hired in 1982.
He joined OCEA the same year, becoming a
steward in 1984 and a Board member in 1985.
He currently serves as OCEA Past President and
is OCEA Political Action Committee Executive
Board Vice-Chair and a trustee of the OCEA
Health and Welfare Trust since its inception.
He is also on the Retirement Committee.
Frank was previously OCEA President,
Second Vice President, Treasurer, Special
Events Chair, Newspaper/Communications
Chair, and Budget and Finance Committee
Chair. He has been a member of many
OCEA bargaining teams. Frank is an elected
general member trustee of the Orange
County Employees Retirement System Board.
Arlyn, an Office Supervisor with the Orange
County Social Services Agency, was hired in
1988. She joined OCEA in 1990, becoming
a steward and Board member in 1998. She
currently serves as OCEA Insurance Officer,
is a member of OCEA’s Political Action
Committee Executive Board, and is a trustee
of the Health and Welfare Trust. Arlyn was
previously OCEA Second Vice President,
Secretary, Courtesy Chair and Special Events
Chair. She has been a member of many
OCEA bargaining teams. Arlyn was Chair of
the SSA Labor Management Committee and
a member of the PIP Steering Committee.
Greg, a Supervising Probation Officer at the
Orange County Probation Department, was
hired in 1984. He joined OCEA in 1987,
becoming a steward in 2007 and a Board
member in 2012. He has been a member
of many OCEA bargaining teams. Greg has
been a member of the Probation Supervisory
Management Unit Executive Board since
2004.
Butch Garcia
Robert Gibson
Robert “Gary” Morrison
Lezlee Neebe
OCEA Secretary
OCEA President
Assessor’s Office
OCEA First Vice President
Superior Court
Butch, a Social Worker II with the Orange
1992. He joined OCEA in 2000, becoming
a steward in 2005 and a Board member in
2007. He currently serves as secretary of both
the Board of Directors and Political Action
Committee Executive Board. He has been a
member of many OCEA bargaining teams and
the OCEA Scholarship Committee. Butch is coChair of the SSA Labor Management Committee
and has been involved in the Case Management
Forum, ISW Premium Pay workgroup, ISW
Rotational Assignment Board workgroup and
various groups that pertain to the Benefits
CalWIN assistance program and service centers.
Robert, a Deputy Juvenile Correctional
Officer II with the Orange County Probation
Department, was hired in 1988. He joined
OCEA in 1995, becoming a steward in 2002
and a Board member in 2005. He currently
serves as OCEA President, OCEA Political
Action Committee Executive Board Chair
and on the Retirement Committee, and
was previously OCEA First Vice President.
He has been a member of many OCEA
bargaining teams. Robert was a member
of the Probation Services Unit Executive
Committee and a PSU Safety Representative.
He has twice received the OCEA
Outstanding Recruiter Award.
Cheryl Neuenschwander
Paul Nguyen
Chris Prevatt
Ryan Ramos
Superior Court
Health Care Agency
Cheryl, a Court Clerk III with the Orange
County Superior Court, was hired in 1979.
She joined OCEA in 1981, becoming an
OCEA Board member in 1995 and a steward
in 1998. Cheryl is a trustee of the OCEA
Health and Welfare Trust and was previously
OCEA Insurance Officer, Treasurer and Chair
of the Legislative and Budget and Finance
committees. She has been a member of
many OCEA bargaining teams and is a
Health Fair volunteer. Cheryl is a Court
Labor Management Committee member.
Paul, a Social Worker II with the Orange
2006. He joined OCEA the same year. Paul
was laid off in the beginning of 2009, but
was rehired several months later with the
help of OCEA. He became an OCEA steward
in 2010 and a Board member in 2011. He
currently serves on the Budget and Finance,
Scholarship, and Election committees, and
is a member of the 2012 bargaining team.
Paul is a recipient of the OCEA New Leader
award.
OCEA Treasurer
Health Care Agency
Gary, an Auditor-Appraiser II with the
Orange County Assessor’s Office, was hired
in 1999. He joined OCEA the same year,
member in 2009. He has been a member
of OCEA bargaining teams and is active in
attending OCEA events.
Chris, a Program Supervisor I with the Orange
County Health Care Agency, was hired in
1997. He joined OCEA in 2000, becoming
from 2007 to 2009. He was reappointed in
2011. He currently serves as OCEA Treasurer,
OCEA Political Action Committee Executive
Board Treasurer, Budget and Finance
Committee Chair, and on the Retirement
Committee. Chris is a member of the HCA
Labor Management Committee and Chair
of the LMC’s subcommittee on workplace
enhancements and cost savings. Chris has
twice received the OCEA President’s Award.
Lezlee, a Court Clerk III with the Orange
County Superior Court, was hired in 1992.
She joined OCEA the same year, becoming
in 1995. She currently serves as OCEA
First Vice President and is a trustee of the
OCEA Health and Welfare Trust. Lezlee
was previously OCEA Insurance Officer,
Newspaper/Communications Chair, and a
member of committees on bylaws, budget
and finance, and special events. She has
been a member of many OCEA bargaining
teams.
Ryan, a Research Analyst IV with the Orange
County Health Care Agency, was hired
in 2006. He joined OCEA the same year,
member in 2012. Ryan currently serves as a
trustee of the Health and Welfare Trust, is on
the Retirement Committee, and is a member
of the 2012 bargaining team.
Want to know more
about your OCEA
Board of Directors?
Anjali Sunny
Pamela Waters
Ray Yarbrough
Sheriff-Coroner Department
Orange County Public Library
Anjali, an Education Services Coordinator
with the Orange County Sheriff’s
Department, was hired in 2001. She joined
OCEA the same year, becoming a steward in
2009 and a Board member in 2012. Anjali
is a 2012 bargaining team member and a
Health Fair volunteer. She has participated in
arbitrations at the Sheriff’s Department.
Pamela, a Secretary II with the Orange
County Public Library, was hired in 1987.
She joined OCEA in 1988, becoming
a steward the same year and a Board
member in 1993. She his on the Retirement
Committee, has served as a trustee of the
Health and Welfare Trust since its inception,
and has been a member of many bargaining
teams. Pamela was Chair of the OCEA
Bylaws, Membership, and Scholarship
committees.
Ray, a Deputy Juvenile Correctional Officer
II with the Orange County Probation
Department, was hired in 1988. He works
at Juvenile Hall. Ray joined OCEA in 1990,
member in 2009. He currently serves on
the OCEA Steward Advisory and Retirement
committees and is a bargaining team member.
Ray was previously on the Probation Services
Unit Executive Committee. He is a recipient
of the OCEA President’s Award.
Be sure to check out the
Q&A interviews in the
back of each magazine
issue. Visit Page 18 to see
what Board members
Butch Garcia and Paul
Nguyen have to say.
Or visit
www.oceamember.org
and click “Meet your
Board” to learn more.
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MUST READ: “They’re Bankrupting Us! And
20 Other Myths about Unions”
Nothing bothers me more
about the way the media
covers the labor movement
than when they use the
terms “labor boss” and
“union thug” as if that’s
a proper way to refer to
working families and the
people who advocate on
their behalf.
Maybe it’s because they’re
such loaded and bigoted
words. Or maybe it’s
because those words subversively
devalue the labor movement and our collective efforts
to organize and advocate for working families. Maybe
it’s because the terms reflect such a deep failure by the
media and the public to comprehend what the labor
movement stands for and how we work.
Those phrases remind me how we are so
misunderstood.
So reading the book, “They’re Bankrupting Us! And
20 Other Myths About Unions” was almost cathartic.
Author Bill Fletcher Jr. dissects 21 myths about labor
unions, providing the historical context behind the
myths and an analysis of why they continue to be so
pervasive.
He dedicates a chapter to tearing apart the term “labor
boss.” Another picks apart the common message
that “unions are bankrupting and destroying the
economy.” He debunks the idea that unions are as big
as corporations and exposes why the myth is such a
powerful tool against working people.
The book presents an honest analysis of the labor
movement, from how a union works, to mistakes made
throughout history. It also points out where efforts to
organize workers have improved the lives of working
Americans, and it sets forth a path for the future rooted
in solidarity.
This is an absolute must read.
“They’re Bankrupting Us! And 20 Other Myths about
Unions” is available online and in bookstores.
– Jennifer Muir
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Q&A: Meet your
OCEA Board members
Q: How has being an OCEA member made a direct impact
in your life?
A: OCEA has impacted me in many ways. Thanks to the
supplemental health insurance provided by OCEA, I was
fortunate enough to get the best treatment available for my
bout with cancer a few years ago. As an OCEA member I am
always trying to help others that are in need of answers to their
problems and issues. Being available to all OCEA members is
very important to me. Our members need to have their voices
heard, and if I need to be their voice, then so be it.
Q: OCEA Board members and stewards spent much of
September and October phone banking and volunteering.
Why did you participate?
Butch Garcia
Social Worker II, Social Services Agency
OCEA member since 2000
OCEA Board member since 2007
Q: Why did you become an OCEA Board member, and what
makes you want to serve the membership in this capacity?
A: I ran for the Board of Directors because I felt I needed
more of a challenge. I wanted to know the inner workings
of the organization and try to understand the big picture. I
thought that after participating as a steward, SSA committee
representative and bargaining team member, joining the
Board of Directors would be the logical next step.
The men and women on this board are some of the most
selfless individuals I have ever met. They give so much of
themselves at the expense of their families and friends, and
never ask for anything in return. I am very proud to sit on the
same board with these special individuals.
A: Political action is just one of the many hats Board
members and stewards wear. When most workers get off
work, they go home to their families and loved ones, but due
to all of the pressure from elected officials and the general
public about our wages, pensions, etc., we needed to be
vigilant with our actions. We pay for our retirement benefits,
but the majority of the voting public thinks our benefits are
just handed to us.
We need to get the word out and ask for everyone’s help to
maintain our job security and defeat anti-union/anti-public
worker initiatives.
Q: What would you tell the younger generation of County
employees about the value of joining OCEA, and what do
you think is the best way to become involved?
A: You must always keep an open mind and ask as many
questions as possible. Be informed, and stay informed.
Remember that sooner or later, people in current leadership
positions will leave or retire, so it’s very important for young,
eager individuals to carry the torch for future members.
Don’t forget to vote for OCEA’s Board of Directors!
OCEA members should receive ballots for the OCEA
Board of Directors general election in the mail around
Nov. 14. They must be completed and postmarked by
Dec. 7 to be valid.
Here’s how to submit your ballot: First, place the ballot in
the provided ballot envelope. Then place that envelope
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in the provided return envelope. Sign the return envelope,
and mail in the ballot to ensure it is counted.
The results of the election will be announced at 3 p.m.
Dec. 18 at the Board of Directors meeting and online that
day at www.oceamember.org.
Also, OCEA’s great dental and vision plans have allowed
me to keep smiling in the face of adversity while seeing a
bright future for us all. The supplemental disability and life
insurance plans ensure that I and my future family are taken
care of in the event of a crisis. And the discounts are just
awesome.
Q: OCEA Board members and stewards spent much of
September and October phone banking and volunteering.
Why did you participate?
Paul Nguyen
Social Worker II, Social Services Agency
OCEA member since 2006
OCEA Board member since 2011
Q: Why did you become an OCEA Board member, and what
makes you want to serve the membership in this capacity?
A: I was already an active steward, and then on two
occasions, two very respectable co-workers/stewards
approached me with the idea. I never thought I was capable
of being in a leadership role, but they assured me I had
the skills and presence to hold the position. I applied, was
voted in, and now I am part of a distinguished, honorable
group of people whose purpose is to serve a bigger group of
honorable people—OCEA’s members.
OCEA is beyond a union; I see the organization as
gatekeepers and protectors of its members. Just like
a corporate CEO has a good lawyer (or lawyers), the
hardworking employees of Orange County have OCEA.
Being a Board member can be hard work, but I do this for
the members. It’s very rewarding when I realize I am part
of an organization that seeks to build a better future for its
members and our society as a whole.
Q: How has being an OCEA member made a direct impact
in your life?
A: Being an OCEA member has many great benefits that have
positively impacted my life. OCEA was there for me when I
was laid off. Thanks to OCEA I was able to come back to my
job several months later. By being an active member, I have
met and worked with some amazing people who share the
same values I hold close. I have experienced the importance
of social and political activism in the community, and see
how it affects us all.
A: We’re in the most important battle of our lives right now.
With the continued economic challenges our nation faces,
some at the top feel our humble wages and benefits are a
cause of these challenges. The same people that reward
themselves with lavish luxuries on the backs of hardworking
people feel they need to reduce the number of working
people at the bottom before touching their own excessive
compensation.
Ballot measures like Proposition 32 and Measure V in Costa
Mesa—and many others throughout the Country—are being
proposed by those at the top to eliminate the voices of those
who are not.
As a proud Board member and steward, it’s my honor and
duty to do what I can to protect our members and those
working the hardest in our country. Phone banks and
precinct walks are great ways to personally contact people
and inform them of what is going on that directly affects
them. We can defeat ballot measures and people out to harm
our existence through information and education.
Q: What would you tell the younger generation of County
employees about the value of joining OCEA, and what do
you think is the best way to become involved?
A: The value of joining OCEA is that you become a part of
something greater than yourself. We are all busy and have
lives to maintain, but why not be part of something that is the
very essence of the American Spirit—the constant endeavor
to better ourselves and those around us. Being a participant
at OCEA means you’re on the right side of the fight for the
middle class.
Labor injustices happen daily throughout the globe and most
feel they don’t have a voice or they fear retaliation for speaking
up. Our benefits and rights are constantly challenged by
those who feel we are overcompensated and undeserving of a
dignified life with fair benefits and wages. By being members
of OCEA, we are part of a unified organization whose sole
purpose is to protect employees, their families and those who
come after us so they can have the same—if not better—life
than those who fought before us.
Want to read more from your OCEA Board of Directors?
Visit the bottom left corner of OCEA’s homepage at www.oceamember.org and select “Meet Your Board” for
bios and links to interviews and articles about OCEA’s Board.
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OCEA coupons
Special savings for OCEA members!
Cut out your coupons to save on services and dining.
ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE
SIGN UP NOW AND GET 1 MONTH FREE
any mini, regular or giant sub (same or lesser value)
Got a pet? Save at the vet!
Valid only at Jersey Mike’s Subs, Orange/Prospect Plaza:
3428 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, Ca 92869 (714) 744-1500
United Pet Care guarantees you savings of 20-50% off every veterinary visit.
One discount per member per order. OCEA membership card and this coupon required at the time
of order. Offer not valid with online orders. It cannot be combined with any other discounts. Other
restrictions may apply.
All pets are eligible—regardless of their age or medical condition.
Plans only $11.99/month
http://ocea.unitedpetcare.com
*Membership term is one year.
EXPIRATION DATE: 06/30/2013
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Jeffrey Blair Hairdressing
20% off FIRST FULL PRICED SERVICE
BUY ONE FLIGHT, GET ONE FREE
Flight prices: $159 to $289 per person ages 3 & up
A photo ID, signed OCEA membership card and this coupon are all required when
you board the helicopter. No exceptions!
and 10% off all Bumble and Bumble Hair Products (up to $25 saving)
as well as 50% off the next visit for referring a friend who books a service
Jeffrey Blair Hairdressing 910 E. Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92701
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon. thru Fri.; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat and Sun.
To book your flight please contact OC Helicopters at (949) 251-6262
Contact Nathan Jeffrey at (714) 740-5400 to schedule your appointment today!
Prices based on the flight time: 10 min., 15 min., 20 min. or 25 min. To book the flight credit
card information is required. Reservations 2 weeks in advance suggested. Must mention
OCEA membership. Weight restrictions of up to 225 lbs. Higher weight accommodations
available at an additional cost. Please visit www.WeFlyOC.com for all the details/fine print.
Offer cannot be combined with other special promotions. Limit one discount per coupon, per person.
Signed OCEA membership card and this coupon must be presented at time of service. Offer valid for
special occasions such as weddings and quinceanera (by appointment only).
BUY ONE GAME, GET ONE FREE
Saving up to $18
Irvine Lanes, 3415 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 786-9625
10 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon. and Sun.; 8:30 a.m.-12 a.m. Tues. and Wed.;
10 a.m.-1 a.m. Thurs.; 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Fri. and Sat.
Limited to maximum of 3 games free. Subject to lane availability. Not valid for Galaxy
Bowling on Fri. & Sat. nights. One coupon per member, per visit. OCEA membership card
and this coupon must be presented at time of check-in. For more information on Irvine Lanes
and programs offered please visit www.irvinelanes.com.
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OCEA tickets
Check OCEA’s website, www.oceamember.org, for full details.
Please note: Ticket prices subject to change effective Jan. 1, 2013. Please visit OCEA’s website,
www.oceamember.org, for the most current information.
Amusement Parks
Dinner entertainment
Castle Park:
$15.99/adult; $11.99/child under 48”
(Reg. $24.99 & $16.99). Tickets expire
Dec. 31, 2012. Tickets only available
online.
Medieval Times Dinner &
Tournament:
$42/adult; $32/child ages 12 & under
(Reg. $57.95 & $35.95). Reservation
required. Tickets expire Sept. 30, 2013.
Disneyland:
1-day 1-park admission: $83.52adult;
$77.76/child ages 3-9 (Reg. $87 &
$81). Tickets expire Dec. 31, 2013. Park
Hoppers and annual passes are also
available. Tickets only available online.
Pirate’s Dinner Adventure:
$36/Adult; $28/Child ages 3-11 (Reg.
$59 & $40). Reservation required. Tickets
expire Nov. 30, 2013.
Knott’s Berry Farm:
$31/adult; $22/juniors ages 3-11 and
seniors ages 62 and over (Reg. $58.99 &
$26.99). Tickets expire Dec. 31, 2012.
Tickets also available online.
LEGOLAND:
Single-day admission with 2nd day FREE:
$55/person ages 3 & up (Reg. $72/adult;
$62/child). Tickets also available online.
LEGOLAND Resort (LEGOLAND, SEA
LIFE Aquarium & Water Park admission
with 2nd day FREE): $65/person ages 3
& up (Reg. $95/adult; $85/child). Tickets
only available online. All tickets expire
Dec. 31, 2012.
San Diego Zoo:
$34/adult; $26/child ages 3-11 (Reg. $42
& $32). Tickets expire April 2013.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park:
& $32). Tickets expire April 2013.
Sea World San Diego:
Single-day admission: $48/person ages
3 & up (Reg. $73/adult; $65/child);
Tickets expire Dec. 31, 2012. Tickets also
available online.
Six Flags Magic Mountain:
$37/person (Reg. $61.99/adult & $36.99/
child). Tickets expire Dec. 31, 2012.
Universal Studios Hollywood:
3-day admission: $69/person ages 3 &
up (Reg. $80). Black-out dates apply
for revisits only. Tickets expire Dec. 31,
2013. Annual Pass w/black-outs Annual
Pass w/out black-outs and Premium
Star Pass are also available. Tickets only
available online.
Movie Theaters
OUT OF AREA
Tickets at Work:
Discount admissions on a variety of
attractions nationwide: Walt Disney’s
World Resort; Cirque du Soleil; Universal
Orlando Resort; Las Vegas shows and
hotels; south Florida sports, concerts, and
events; New York and Broadway specials;
Six Flags (all locations). It also offers up
to 25% off on car rentals! Offers only
available online.
So Cal Attractions
AMC Theatres (Loews & Cineplex):
Restricted admission: $6.50/.
Unrestricted admission: $8/person.
(Reg. $12).
Aquarium of the Pacific:
$19/adult; $12/child ages 3-11 (Reg.
$25.95 & $14.95). Tickets expire Nov.
30, 2013. Tickets also available online.
Century Cinema:
$7.50/person (Reg. $11.50).
BOOMERS! (Family Fun Centers):
$15/person ages 3 & up (Reg. $29.95).
Krikorian Premiere Theatres:
$7.50/person (Reg. $11).
Regal Entertainment Group:
Restricted admission: $6.50/person.
Unrestricted admission: $7.50/person
(Reg. $12).
ONE-TIME EVENTS
disney on ice “dare to dream”:
Tickets sold on pre-paid basis only.
1:30 p.m. Fri. 12/21—$25.50/ages 2 and
up (Reg. $29.50). 11:30 a.m. Sat.12/22
- $25.50/ages 2 and up (Reg. $29.50).
3:30 p.m. Sun.12/23 - $29.50 (no
discount) Offer expires TBA.
Entertainment Books:
$25/book (Reg. $35-$45). Valid Nov.
1, 2012 – Oct. 31, 2013. Books are
available for purchase effective Sept. 1.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts:
Check www.oceamember.org for current
details. Offer only available online.
Catalina Flyer:
& $51). Reservation required. Tickets
expire Dec. 31, 2012.
Catalina Express:
$61/adult; $46/child ages 3-12 (Reg.
$72.50 & $57). Reservation required.
Black-out dates: Sept. 1-3. Tickets expire
Dec. 31, 2012.
Sports
Davey’s Locker Sportfishing:
½ day: $31/adult; $25/junior ages 12 &
under (Reg. $41.50 & $34). Tickets are
not available at the OCEA Special Events
office. Visit www.oceamember.org for
more information. OCEA membership
card required at check-in time.
Monster Jam:
For current information on Monster Jam
tickets please visit www.oceamember.
org. Information coming soon!
Supercross:
For current information on Supercross
Winter fun
Bear mountain/Snow Summit:
For current information on Snow Summit
Snow Valley:
For current information on Snow Valley
Discovery Science Center:
$11/person ages 3 & up (Reg. $12.95 &
$9.95). Tickets expire May 2, 2013.
K1 Speed:
$15/person (Reg. $25.95). Drivers must
be at least 4’11”.
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum,
Hollywood:
$12/adult; $10/ ages 4 & up (Reg. $25
and $18). Tickets expire Dec. 31, 2012.
Tickets only available online.
Newport Landing Whale
Watching:
$15/adult; $10/junior ages 3-12 (Reg.
$30 & $25). Tickets are not available
at the OCEA Special Events office.
Visit www.oceamember.org for more
information.
OCEA e-ticket programs
For up-to-date listings on all available tickets, go to www.oceamember.org.
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OCEA discounts
Check OCEA’s website, www.oceamember.org, for full details.
Automotive & Car Rentals
The Red Book: New cars at fleet prices! For details, go to
www.redbook4autos.com or call (800) 422-4561.
Avis: Up to 25% savings on selected cars through
corporate program. OCEA corporate code T815000.
(800) 331-1212.
Budget: Up to 25% savings on selected cars through
corporate program. OCEA corporate code X627900.
(800) 455-2848
Dollar Rent-A-Car: Call (800) 800-3665 to find out more!
Corporate code: CH0415.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 10% off regular price! Call (800)
736-8222. Corporate code: 32E8228.
EZ Auto Test Only: Smog all vehicles including motor
homes, change of title, out of state, and gross polluters!
We are located at 2208 N. Main Street #B, Santa Ana,
CA 92706 (at the corner of Main and Buffalo Street; near
School First Credit Union). For details please call (714)
542-9400. Clip coupon on page 25.
Hertz: 5% off daily and weekly rentals! Join Hertz
#1 Gold Club online and save more! Corporate code:
1335448. Call (800) 654-8216.
Power Toyota Cerritos: is an AutoNation, Inc. company.
They are part of the largest automotive retailer in
America. OCEA members can now receive AutoNation
employee discount on car purchases. New cars—Invoice
pricing. Used cars—market value. Service and parts—
20% off. Employees Pricing Program is not valid for 2012
Toyota Prius Plug-in and 2012 Prius C. Other restrictions
may apply. For more information please contact Roman
Duenas at (714) 917-9791.
Promax Auto Service: Need Quality Automotive Service?
With ASE Certified Technicians who have experience with
both foreign and domestic automobiles, Promax Auto
Service has consistently been voted #1 by the Reader’s
Choice for Best Automotive Repair Shop in South Orange
County. OCEA members save 20% off the total bill.
Contact us at (949) 597-1999. We are located at 20742
Lake Forest Dr #C2, Lake Forest, CA 92630.
Thrifty Car Rental: Great savings through Tickets-At-Work
Corporate Program! Call (800) 847-4389. Corporate code
0010229234.
Banking
Citibank: Citibank now offers the Citi @ Work Program,
designed to make local government employees’ lives
easier and their banking experience better. The benefits
include, but are not limited to, no monthly service fees
with direct deposit, rewards points for eligible linked
products and services, rate discounts on Personal Loans,
Custom Credit Line and Home Equity Loans and Lines of
Credit, free financial education seminars on topics such
as home buying, preparing for retirement and more! For
more information please visit www.oceamember.org.
Candies, Flowers & More
Aladdin Flowers: If you want fresh flower delivery in
Orange County, count on our expert staff for handarranged, hand-delivered bouquets. Your gift will be
designed by a professional florist in Santa Ana and
delivered at its best. GUARANTEE. All OCEA members
receive 15% discount from Aladdin Gift Flowers. For
more information please call (714) 548-2152 and
mention OCEA when ordering.
Gold Canyon Candles: “The World’s Finest”® line of
candles, bath and body products and home products
including home fragrance in the form of scented candles,
room sprays and sachets! 10% off any order and free
gift with every purchase. Please contact Nancy Bernardo
at (562) 761-0373 or by email [email protected].
Company website www.GoldCanyon.com
Personal Creations: 15% discount on a variety of
personalized gifts, perfect for any occasion. For more
information call (800) 210-2279. Corporate code: OCEA.
ProFlowers.com: 15% discount on a variety of gifts for
all your personal and corporate occasions! Same-day
delivery available! Call (800) 210-2279 to place your
order. Corporate code: OCEA.
Red Envelope: 15% discount on a unique and wideranging collection of thoughtful gifts for every occasion.
To order over the phone, call (800) 210-2279. Corporate
code: OCEA.
Shari’s Berries: 15% discount on high-quality handdipped berries, luxurious cheesecakes and gourmet baked
goods. Call (800) 210-2279. Corporate code: OCEA.
See’s Candy: Gift certificates good for 1 lb. at any
See’s store! OCEA-members price $14 (Reg. $16.10).
Certificates are available at the OCEA Special Events
office by cash or ATM/debit card.
Chiropractic & Dental Services
Orthodontic Office of Mark J. Weisenberg, DDS,
MS: Excellent discounts on Invisalign treatments and
orthodontic braces. Delta Dental provider. Located in
Villa Park. To schedule your appointment, call (714)
974-9000.
Grand Canyon Railway: OCEA members save 20% on
round-trip tickets or 10% on already-discounted packages
with the Grand Canyon Railway. For more information
or to make your reservation call (866) 422-9724 and use
Promo Code: CDOCEA
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: As an OCEA member
you can enjoy all the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s
attractions at a 10-15% discount. The Alpine Club
membership cards are available at the OCEA Special
Events Office free of charge!!! Cards are valid thru
December 2012. Card valid for up to 6 persons. Discount
contact (760) 325-1391.
SCAT Travel: Offers substantial discounts on a variety
of exciting cruises exclusively for OCEA members.
Contact Sandy Cuny at (714) 669-9019 or by email
[email protected].
Tickets-At-Work: Discount admissions on a variety of
attractions nationwide: Walt Disney’s World Resort; Cirque
du Soleil; Universal Orlando Resort; Las Vegas shows and
hotels; south Florida sports, concerts, and events; New York
and Broadway specials; Six Flags (all locations). You can
also receive up to 25% off on car rentals!
Family Entertainment
Irvine Lanes: Various discounts are now available
to OCEA members at the Irvine Lanes! Visit www.
oceamember.org for more information and applicable
coupons. Irvine Lanes is located at 3415 Michelson
Drive, Irvine, CA 92612. For more details please call
(949) 786-9625.
Cosmetics & Skin Care
Avon: 10% off plus free shipping & gift for all online
orders. Visit www.youravon.com/leticialopez.
mark.: 15% discount (before tax and shipping) on any
order placed. Please sign up on www.mymarkstore.
com/ibarriga. Purchases over $30 receive free shipping
to your home with checkout code MARKFS30. If your
order is under $30, simply contact Iriss at (714) 235-5925
by phone or text. She can place the order and still give
you free shipping to your home. Please use “contact
me” on website or send email to [email protected]
and mention OCEA so your 15% discount check can be
processed at that time. Iriss will also send you a free Juice
Gem lip-gloss valued at $6.50 with every $30+ order.
Mary Kay: 10% discount on all products. Contact www.
marykay.com/jpadore or (949) 559-8022 for a brochure
and details for an extra 10% discount on “Last Chance”
items.
Skin Fitness, LLC: 20% off regular prices for all OCEA
members on all services except medical. For more
information please contact Petra Golding at (714) 8324001 or by email [email protected].
Votre Vu: Fine French, naturally-based, Skin Care
Products. OCEA members receive a 20% discount on
their net retail order, before tax and shipping. Contact
Kathy at (714) 260-7878 or place your order online
at www.votrevu.com/kathyluvsparis. Follow Kathy on
the latest Votre Vu monthly specials, discounts and
beauty tips on her facebook page www.facebook.com/
KathyPardeeVVBA. You may also visit her blog www.
kathyluvsparis.com.
Party Rentals
OC Fun Party Rentals: Looking for a jumper rental company
that offers safe, clean, affordable and great-looking
jumpers? OCEA members receive 15% discount! For more
information call (714) 914-7159, email ocfunpartyrentals@
gmail.com or visit their website www.ocfunrentals.com.
Ride N Glide Rentals: Silly Racers—Slide and Glide
bumper cars to rent for children’s party! Guaranteed
to entertain children for hours! Best for entertainment
for 3-10-year-olds. 30% off your party rental to OCEA
members! For more information call Carlos Flores at
(562) 665-4474 or email him at [email protected]
(please put “silly racers” in the subject area).
Pet care
United Pet Care: Affordable veterinary savings programs
guarantees savings of 20-50% on every veterinary visit!
United Pet Care California, 24361 El Toro Rd., Suite 280,
Laguna Woods, CA 92653. Phone: (949) 916-7374, fax:
(949) 916-7376. Taking your pet to the vet has never been
easier, or more affordable!
Photography
Artistic Bridals & Portraits Photography: 15% off
wedding photography & event plans from their already
low prices. OCEA members-only plan is also available!
Visit www.nemo4u.com to view samples of work. Call
Mike Nemeth at (949) 496-4559 today!
S8ved Photography: For your next Kodak-moment call
George Reyes at (714) 609-0039 or email him
[email protected]. Save 20% on any order. Visit
www.s8vedphotography.com.
Cherry Moon Farms: 15% discount on hundreds of
orchard-fresh gifts that make every occasion special.
For more information call (800) 210-2279. Corporate
code: OCEA.
Purchase tickets: To order by mail, please
include: 1) name and phone number, 2) letter
stating your ticket order, and 3) check payable
to OCEA for the full amount of the ticket order
plus $6.40 for shipping and handling. Send
orders to: Special Events, OCEA, 830 N. Ross
Entertainment & Travel
Club Med Vacations and Cruises: 30% to 50% off on lastminute vacation packages! Contact LaVonne Campbell at
(714) 991-7222 to schedule your trip.
Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Checks for over
$500 not accepted. Ticket sales are final. Sorry,
no refunds or exchanges. Please allow sufficient
time! Mailed ticket orders are generally
processed within five business days of receiving
the order. Sorry, OCEA makes no guarantees on
mailed orders. Shipping and handling charges
cover costs of certifying and insuring mailed
tickets. For further information, contact Joanna
Nachurski at (714) 835-3355 or at jnachurski@
oceamember.org. Ticket hours are 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. Monday through Friday.
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 [email protected].
Services
ADT: Now OCEA members can feel safer at their homes
than ever. $200 off any new system. Please contact Jeff
Spatz at (714) 907-2995 or by email [email protected]
Wellness
24 Hour Fitness: For the most current information on 24
Hour Fitness discounts please visit our website www.
oceamember.org. Information coming soon!
LA Fitness: $0 initial fee and $29.99 per month, monthto-month basis. Family add-ons same as OCEA member.
Corporate vouchers are available at the OCEA Special
Events office.
Wireless
AT&T: County of Orange Employees receive up to 15%
discount off their monthly service fee for rate plans with
minutes or data usage included. Existing and new users
qualify for the discount! For more information please
contact Jeannie Acosta, (310) 990-1262 or ja0590@
att.com.
Sprint: Save 18% on select regularly priced monthly
service plans (requires two-year agreement). Visit www.
sprint.com/californialocalgovernment for details. If you
are an existing customer, please call (866) 853-4931 to
inquire about your discount. Corporate id: GLLCA_WSC_
ZZZ. For more information contact Suezette Smallwood,
Sprint Public Sector Account Executive, Orange County
330 Commerce, Irvine, CA 92602. Cell: (949) 235-1973
Email: [email protected].
T-Mobile: 15% discount on qualifying monthly recurring
phone charges. Promotion code: 13302TMOFAV.
Discount contact: Jim Conger, (949) 228-2129. Email:
[email protected].
Verizon: Save 15% on select monthly plans. Apply online
using Government Employee Program E-Code EMD70.
Discount Contact: www.verizonwireless.com/getdiscount.
Need to purchase gifts
for the holiday season
but you don’t have
time to go shopping?
Be sure to check out
the inside front cover of
this issue to learn about
OCEA’s E-ticket program
and how to purchase
tickets online from your
home computer.
Now you can purchase
certain tickets online at
www.oceamember.org
OCEA EMPLOYEE
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OCEA classifieds
Classified ads are a free service to all members. Only members may submit ads. Ads may be edited
or rejected by OCEA. Notify Niyaz Pirani if you wish to cancel your ad, or regarding corrections or
other changes. Mail your classified ads to Niyaz Pirani at OCEA Headquarters, 830 N. Ross St., Santa
Ana; fax them to (714) 835-7654; or email them to [email protected].
AUTO
1985 Chevy Blazer K5 4x4. 33” tires with steel rims, rebuilt carburetor.
$1,500. Information: Alan, 714-651-2569. 10/12
2003 Dodge Dakota pickup. Original owner; 40,800 miles. Sporty 3.9 liter
V-6. New tires, new battery. Silver exterior with black/grey interior; A/C.
Stereo with CD player. Listed on Kelly Blue Book at $7,600; buyer willing
to sell to an OCEA member for $6,500. Information: Vince, (714) 856-2226.
5/12
CARPOOLERS NEEDED
Visit www.ridematch.info to request a carpool matchlist from the regional
rideshare agency. Learn more about alternative commute options at www.
commutesmart.info.
HELP NEEDED
House or dog sitter. Loyal, trustworthy individual ready to take care of your
home or pet’s needs for an affordable price while you are away. Able to
work Friday-Sunday in various Orange County locations; please call to see
if your city is one of them. References upon request. Information: Gabriella,
714-335-3811. 9/12
FOR SALE
Kittens. Litter of three kittens were saved from the shelter on their last
day. The animals are loving, curious, friendly and ready to find their
homes. They are spayed/neutered, microchipped, FIV/FeLV negative and
up-to-date on vaccinations. $75 per kitten (to help cover the cost of
health procedures), $120 if two are adopted in a pair. Information: Julie,
[email protected]. 1/12
St. John Knits estate sale. Women’s size 10, large selection of dresses, suits/
pant suits, jump suits. Variety of colors. Information: (714) 319-3754 or
Women’s designer suits. Sizes 4-8, large selection of pant suits/skirt suits,
$50 each. Variety of colors. Information: Lynn, (714) 865-3646. 12/11
RENTALS
Studio in Santa Ana. Located behind a residential house; has private entry
with kitchen, bathroom and walk-in closet. Driveway parking for one car is
available; no pets allowed. $750/month; $300 deposit. Information: Robert,
(949) 509-0070. 10/12
RETIREE SERVICES
Retired Employees Association. Join the Retired Employees Association.
Participate for only $1 a month. Information: (714) 840-3995, fax (714)
840-7189, email [email protected] or www.reaoc.org.
Electric double oven. White, in good condition; self-cleaning with three
racks. Model No. RB270PXYQ. 28” x 56.5” x 22.5.” Must be picked up
from Buena Park; photos available upon request. $350. Information: Kristal,
Orange County Office on Aging. Free information on services for older
adults, (800) 510-2020.
Nikon D7000 DSLR camera kit. Includes (1) Nikon D7000 DSLR body; (1)
18-200 mm AF-S DX NIKKOR f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II tele lens; (1) AF-S DX
NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR tele lens; (1) AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm
f/1.8G. $2,400. Information: Khanh, [email protected]. 7/12
Cabin in Lake Arrowhead. 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, sleeps 5. Off Hwy 18,
close to Lake Arrowhead Village and Blue Jay. 13 miles to Snow Valley Ski
Resort. $125/night. Information: Stacey, (714) 469-0896 or Ssalmon15@aol.
com. 4/11
Electronics. Items include: 1 Pioneer Elite DVD LD Player DVL-700; 1
Pioneer audio/video multi channel receiver VSX D514 with Motorola 48-bit
DSP processing; 1 Technics dbx stereo cassette DECL RS B50; 1 Pioneer CD
player PD-M70; 1 SIMA SSWL6EL stereo speaker selector. Information and
pricing: Catherine, (949) 303-6581. 5/12
Cabin in Big Bear Lake. 2 bedrooms, dining room, living room, full kitchen,
gas BBQ, TV/VCR/DVD, fireplace. Linens/towels included. Near ski slopes.
$95/night (Sun.-Thurs.), $125 (Fri.-Sat.). Information: Sly, (714) 686-9790 or
email [email protected]. 12/11
Diamond ring. One carat, never worn, size 8; from Harris Jewelers in
Oceanside. $900. Pictures are available. Information: Laura, (714) 3887095. 2/12
VACATIONS/VACATION RENTALS
OCEA member Howard Snitowsky offers timeshare rentals to OCEA
members at a discounted price. Locations for the timeshares, which are
prime beachfront, world class resorts, include: Cabo San Lucas, Oahu, Maui
and Las Vegas. Visit the Classifieds section, accessible on the homepage of
www.oceamember.org, to view Howard’s full list of offerings, or contact
him directly at [email protected] or (714) 313-1290.
We’re holding a contest for our magazine readers!
To enter, send an email to [email protected] by Dec. 7 with “Magazine contest” as the subject. You’ll be
entered in a raffle to win a mystery prize.
The winner will be notified via email on Dec. 10.
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