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VOLUME 66, ISSUE 1 • JANUARY–MARCH 2013
50 years of the dream:
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Lasting Impact on labor, page 9
OCERS—Pre-Retirement Seminar:
Presented by the Orange County Employees Retirement System
Noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 21, 2013
OCEA Assembly Room, 830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, Ca 92701
Topics will include:
• OCERS review
• Service credits
• Member information
• How retirement benefits
are calculated
• Beneficiaries
Please RSVP if possible by emailing Cathy Yatch at [email protected].
Parking is available under the building and in the dirt lot north of OCEA.
Orange County Employees Association
830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, CA 92701 • (714) 835-3355 • (714) 835-7654 Fax • www.oceamember.org
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VOLUME 66, ISSUE 1 • January–March 2013
A look back at OCEA in 2012
Revisiting the most important and influential moments for OCEA members in 2012. Pictured:
OCEA volunteers prepare for a member-to-member phone bank in September.
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5 2013 OCEA Board of Directors
Results of the 2012 OCEA Board election.
8 In memory: John Hiatt Sawyer
Remembering OCEA’s first general manager.
9 50 years of ‘The Dream’
Examining Martin Luther King Jr.’s influence on labor.
14 Stewards: Your workplace resource
Learn how OCEA’s volunteer leaders can help you.
20 Review: A film from out of nowhere
Finding inspiration while ‘Searching for Sugar Man.’
20 2012 Tax Information
Payroll deductions and agency fees for 2012 taxes.
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:
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington D.C. is a lasting reminder of King’s impact on social
justice.
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President’s message
Lezlee Neebe
OCEA President
Stand together, and get involved!
It is with much humility and honor that I will serve as your
OCEA President this year.
So this year, I challenge each and every one of you to ask
yourself, how can you get involved?
It’s a brand new year; a time to revive; a time to take what
For me, there was never a question about the value of being
we learned last year and build toward even greater success
active in OCEA. I have been a member of this organization
in the future. Nothing taught us more than our recent victory
since my first day of employment at Orange County Superior
in the face of Proposition
Court. I was honored to join
32. We mobilized our
the Board of Directors three
members in a way I have
short years later and have
never seen in the decades
had the distinct pleasure of
Lezlee Neebe
I’ve been an active member
working alongside so many
OCEA President
of OCEA. Our success in
wonderful people who do so
the face of such strong
much interesting work across
Occupation: Courtroom Clerk III
opposition only showed
the County.
Criminal Division, West Justice Center
how much more we can
(Previously in Civil and Family Law divisions)
do if we continue to build
I look forward to getting to
involvement and solidarity in
know you all better and want
OCEA member since: August 1992
our union and strengthen our
you to know I welcome and
communication, education
want your comments and
and outreach.
input.
Continuing to organize and communicate about all our
challenges—from negotiations to political attacks to our
collective successes—will be focal points for 2013.
During the Prop. 32 campaign, we had the opportunity to
meet and work alongside members from across the County.
For the first time, I think many of our members began to
understand just how large an organization we really are and
how many working families we represent.
Our membership includes County, court, cities, special
districts and affiliates. Together, we are approximately
18,000 members strong. Our strength is in our solidarity, our
ability to express our mission in one unified voice. As OCEA
members, our collective purpose is to advance the welfare
and security of Orange County local government employees
and their families. We do this through our volunteer
leadership and through member involvement.
We are OCEA! We make up the DNA and very essence of
the organization. We are its mission and purpose. Without
every single one of us, there is no OCEA. Our unity makes us
strong, and with that strength comes some responsibility to
be active and participate.
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And I especially welcome your participation. There are so
many things our members can do to help, from putting up
fliers to becoming a steward or a Board member to joining
our social media community. There are many roles to be
played, and it takes us all to get the job done. I encourage
you to look and see where your talents lie and see where
you can become an active piece of the puzzle. If you are not
sure what talents you have to offer, give me a call! I would be
happy to discuss it with you.
We have a lot of challenges ahead, but I know we can be
successful if we continue to stand together and get involved!
In solidarity,
Lezlee Neebe
OCEA President
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General Manager’s message
Nick Berardino
OCEA General Manager
Fighting for working families
Have you ever had one of those moments where work or
life felt so stressful, frustrating or intense, you could punch
something?
The entire 2012 election season was like that for me.
The stakes had never been higher. Prop. 32 threatened our
fundamental right to effectively organize and protect the
interests of working people everywhere. We couldn’t afford
to lose, and we didn’t. And Measure V in Costa Mesa tried to
accomplish the same thing at the local level. We needed to
defeat it decisively, and we did.
For me, part of being
prepared for the many
sleepless nights I had
during the election was
making sure I was in
fighting shape—
that I was mentally and physically capable of handling that
grind.
So when I felt like hitting something, I did. And it paid off in
ways I could have never imagined.
Last April I started training with a world-class boxer to get
back in shape. I continued through the summer, through the
election season, and now I couldn’t stop if I wanted to. With
his help, I have greatly improved my eating habits, I run a
couple miles before every workout, and I’m back to sparring
in the ring. I’ve lost 60 pounds.
For a guy my age, I’m pretty
darn healthy.
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My trainer is Raul
Franco, one of the
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OCEA news briefs
County negotiations continue in 2013
Coming together in November with a unified voice really paid off. We beat Prop. 32,
and protected our ability to fight for our rights. But we have never kept our eyes off our
negotiations with the County. We have never stopped fighting for a fair contract.
There’s the very disappointing reality that at the bargaining table the County continues
to make proposals to take away your rights and your compensation. We are resolute in
our refusal to agree to their unfair demands, but the County has been unwilling to move
from its position.
OCEA members have always led the way when it comes to helping the County weather
challenges. We pay our fair share of retirement costs. We reformed retiree medical,
saving the County nearly $1 billion. We created a groundbreaking hybrid retirement
option that has become a model nationwide. Unfortunately, executives, managers and
elected officials in this County have been far too slow in following your leadership.
They have not made the same sacrifices as you and your families have made.
E M P LOYEE
Orange County Employees Association
OFFICERS
Lezlee Neebe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President
Alan Dean Clow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st Vice President
Gary Morrison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Vice President
Butch Garcia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary
Chris Prevatt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer
Maria Corona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Insurance Officer
Frank Eley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Past President
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Alan Dean Clow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Legislative
Chris Prevatt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Budget/Finance
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sharron Anderson . . . . . . . . County Executive Office
Dan Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheriff-Coroner
Judy Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Defender
Alan Dean Clow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Defender
Maria Corona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care Agency
County executives continue to allow taxpayers to subsidize their pensions, perks and
astronomical pay increases. They don’t pay for their retirement, they don’t follow the
rules. And they have repeatedly had the nerve to subject our members to layoffs and
reductions while giving themselves promotions and more money. We need to see how
the County resolves these serious issues before we move.
Frank Eley . . . . . . . . . . . . OC Public Works (RDMD)
Greg Fall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation
Eusebio “Butch” Garcia . . . . . . Social Services Agency
Alicia Hernandez . . . . . . . . . . Child Support Services
Gary Morrison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assessor’s office
Paul Nguyen . . . . . . . . . . . . . Social Services Agency
Lezlee Neebe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Superior Court
Fair negotiations require the County to demonstrate an interest in reaching a fair
agreement. So far, the County has failed this test. They have not moved from their
position in nearly a year of negotiations. This is unacceptable.
Cheryl Neuenschwander . . . . . . . . . . . Superior Court
Chris Prevatt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care Agency
Ryan Ramos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care Agency
Anjali Sunny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheriff-Coroner
Pamela Waters . . . . . . . . . OC Community Resources
We hope the County will begin to rebuild trust with its workforce. We hope they’ll set
the same high standards for executives, managers and themselves as you demonstrate
daily. If we continue to stick together, as we did against Prop. 32, there’s no way the
County will successfully take away all we have worked more than 75 years to achieve.
OCEA calendar
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Feb. 11
5:30 p.m.
Political Action Committee meeting
Feb. 12
Lincoln’s Birthday observed
Feb. 18
President’s Day observed
Feb. 19
3 p.m. Board of Directors meeting
Feb. 21
Noon-1 p.m.
OCERS Pre-Retirement Seminar (Info: http://bit.ly/10d7YZu)
March 11
5:30 p.m.
Political Action Committee meeting
March 12
Noon-1 p.m.; 5:30-7 p.m.
Steward meeting
March 19
3 p.m.
Board of Directors meeting
April 8
5:30 p.m.
Political Action Committee meeting
April 9
Noon-1 p.m.; 5:30-7 p.m.
Steward meeting
April 16
3 p.m.
Board of Directors meeting
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Ray Yarbrough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation
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OCEA news briefs
Social Work Month aims to strengthen the
nation’s fabric
This March, social workers across the Country will be
recognized as part of Social Work Month 2013. This
year’s theme is “Weaving Threads of Resilience and
Advocacy: The Power of Social Work,” which celebrates
the success that can be found when a social worker
combines their skills with the determination of clients
who want better lives.
The National Association of Social Workers this year
is advocating for stronger safety nets throughout social
services programs to create positive futures for those in
need.
For more information and social worker resources, visit
www.socialworkers.org.
2013 OCEA Executive Committee, from left to right: OCEA
Second Vice President Gary Morrison (Assessor’s Office);
OCEA President Lezlee Neebe (Superior Court); OCEA First
Vice President Alan Dean Clow (Public Defender); OCEA
Secretary Butch Garcia (Social Services Agency); OCEA Past
President Frank Eley (Public Works); OCEA Insurance Officer
Maria Corona (Health Care Agency); and OCEA Treasurer
Chris Prevatt (Health Care Agency).
OCEA members elect 2013 Board of
Directors
All nine incumbents were reelected to the OCEA Board
of Directors this year.
OCEA Board member Arlyn Buck, who was up for reelection, retired from the County during the election.
The Board appointed Alicia Hernandez of Child
Support Services to fill the vacancy.
TMEA members take their donation to the Youth Center.
From left to right: James Nguyen, Tustin Family Youth Center
Program Assistant; (Front row) TMEA Vice President Katy Lee;
TMEA President Frank Apuron; TMEA Secretary Eric Johnson;
(Back row) TMEA Board members Adrienne Barber, Brad
Steen and Leo Stiles; TMEA Treasurer Kunal Mittal and David
Wilson, Director of Parks and Recreation.
Tustin employees give back to their
community
The 76 members of the Tustin Municipal Employees
Association, an OCEA affiliate chapter, helped two
local community groups in December by donating
$500 to each.
Staff at Tustin Family Youth Center used the money to
purchase holiday gift baskets that were distributed at
Christmastime to low-income families, while Tustin
Senior Center staff will purchase 12 to 16 yoga chairs
for senior exercise classes.
The board elected Lezlee Neebe to the role of OCEA
President. Neebe, an OCEA member for 21 years and
Board member since 1995, works as a Courtroom Clerk
III for the Superior Court system.
Alan Dean Clow of the Public Defender was selected
to be OCEA First Vice President. Board member
Gary Morrison of the Assessor’s Office was chosen to
succeed Clow as OCEA Second Vice President.
The Board also selected Maria Corona to replace Buck
as OCEA Insurance Officer on the Board’s Executive
Committee.
Hernandez, OCEA’s newest Board member, is a Child
Support Officer. She was hired in 1988 and joined
OCEA the same year. She has been a steward since
2009 and is a member of the Retirement Committee,
OCEA Women’s Forum and Child Support Services
Labor Management Committee.
For more information on OCEA’s 19-member Board of
Directors, visit www.oceamember.org/board.
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Discover personal fitness through boxing, calisthenics
and nutritional guidance. Let Orange County boxing
legend Raul Franco help whip you into shape!
OCEA members receive a discount:
Individual sessions are $35 per hour
and group classes are $20 per person!
Additional charges may apply.
Contact Raul at (714) 333-7405
or [email protected] for details.
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Anaheim City employees, from left to right: Robert Diaz, Ross Johnson, Alex Sanchez, Robert Simon, David Shanley and Ruben Torres
in the newly remodeled Anaheim Convention Center plaza with the award from the International Association of Venue Managers. Workers in Anaheim earn prestigious venue award
Hundreds of Anaheim City employees, including
41 members of OCEA’s affiliate Anaheim Municipal
Employees Association, were recognized recently for their
work at the Anaheim Convention Center.
The center was one of only five venues—and the only
convention center—awarded for excellence in 2012
by the International Association of Venue Managers, an
organization dedicated to public venue management
worldwide. Tom Morton, executive director of the
Anaheim Convention Center, said the award is “highly
respected” in the industry.
AMEA President Brian Beger said the win was yet another
example of the dedication AMEA members feel toward
the citizens of Anaheim. AMEA members provide event
support, facility maintenance, security, accounting and
payroll, and more for the venue, which employs between
800 and 1,000 people.
“Shows came here and told us … they can tell the
difference between a place that’s staffed by the city and
a place that’s been taken over by an outside source,” said
AMEA member Robert Simon, a lead worker in Facility
Services, and a city employee for 28 years. “The outside
source doesn’t have the same care and pride.”
“It’s a great award,” added Ross Johnson, an employee of
10 years who is Housekeeping Director at the center. “All
of our employees—AMEA and all of the other unions—we
all worked together to make this happen.”
What’s going on in your workplace?
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story idea for OCEA Employee magazine.
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In Loving Memory of
John Hiatt Sawyer
OCEA’s First General Manager
1915 – 2012
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Legacy in Labor:
Celebrating 50 years of ‘The Dream’
Fifty years ago, on a late summer day in August 1963,
more than 200,000 people stood shoulder-to-shoulder in
Washington D.C. along the full length of the Reflective Pool,
a large rectangle of water that spans the distance between
the reverent Lincoln Memorial and the towering Washington
Monument.
They marched that day for equal rights nearly 100 years after
Lincoln freed the Country of slavery, but not of the mentality
that bred it. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a prominent national
figure in the fight for civil rights in the 1950s and 1960s,
stood with his ardent followers to demand social change.
Speaking at the podium, overlooked by
the stone-carved visage of the nation’s
16th president, King was determined to
correct America’s faltered path:
celebrate his legacy year-round. He taught us that good
intentions alone are not enough to improve the lives of
middle class Americans. In order to see real change, people
must take responsibility for making that change.
In 2013, OCEA will be faced with challenges we have not
faced in our 76 years of existence. We are currently in
negotiations, and the County has made it clear they seek to
eliminate hard-fought rights and benefits, such as access to
binding arbitration and access to overtime pay. They seek
to erode our retirement security. The County pursues this
strategy while its leadership continues to line their pockets
with taxpayer-funded perks and allowances and bestow
contracts to their political friends.
“This is no time to engage in the
luxury of cooling off or to take the
tranquilizing drug of gradualism,”
he said, his words booming through
the speakers for all to hear. “Now is
the time to make real the promises
of democracy. Now is the time to rise
from the dark and desolate valley of
segregation to the sunlit path of racial
justice.”
His words would win him the ear of
the world, and a year later, the Nobel
Peace Prize.
As the New Year dawns,
we need to recommit
ourselves to fight against
this injustice.
The legacy of Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. is
one of action. It’s up to
each and every OCEA
member to draw from
his efforts and carry on
his struggle for social
justice by standing up to
protect working
families.
Photo from the Library of Congress
Within a few years, that same
activist spirit would lead King to
Memphis, Tennessee, where, in
April 1968, City sanitation workers
were on strike due to unsafe
working conditions and poor
wages. By that time, King, who
had honed an effective form of
non-violent direct action while
advocating for the rights of African
Americans, had also become an
outspoken supporter of organized
labor.
The trip, in support of working families, was his last. King
was shot and killed while standing on a motel balcony.
Each January, Orange County employees commemorate
the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., but we should
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OCEA celebrates steward
achievements in 2012
Nearly 100 OCEA stewards attended an awards ceremony
in December to honor the achievements of OCEA’s membervolunteers. Members were honored for perfect attendance at
monthly steward meetings and for recruiting members.
This year also featured Civic Engagement awards to
recognize the contributions of the many stewards who phone
banked and precinct walked throughout the 2012 election
season. Their work helped defeat Proposition 32 statewide
and Measure V, the City charter in Costa Mesa.
Thank you to all stewards, and congratulations to OCEA’s
2012 award winners!
All of the 2012 OCEA Steward Award winners stand united, showing strength in solidarity.
2012 OCEA Steward Award winners
Perfect Attendance Award: Sharron Anderson (CEO);
Judy Bowling (Public Defender); Alan Dean Clow (Public
Defender); Maria Corona (HCA); Bill Daher (SheriffCoroner); Frank Eley (Public Works); Dea Evans (Probation);
Greg Fall (Probation); Sheila Fujimura (SSA); Teresa Garcia
(HCA); James Gotter (Sheriff-Coroner); Alicia Hernandez
(CSS); Denise Hernandez (Probation); Jennifer Morgan
(Superior Court); Gary Morrison (Assessor); Paul Nguyen
(SSA); Ryan Ramos (HCA); Rene Scharfe (Sheriff-Coroner);
Anjali Sunny (Sherrif-Coroner); Pamela Waters (OCCR)
OCEA’s Top Recruiter of 2012: David Paschke (OCFA)
Civic Engagement Award: Judy Bowling (Public Defender);
Alan Dean Clow (Public Defender); Frank Eley (OCPW);
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Greg Fall (Probation); Kathy Fitzsimmons-Cortez (SSA);
Teresa Garcia (HCA); Robert Gibson (Probation); David
Hollister (CMCEA); Michael Manchester (SSA); Gary
Morrison (Assessor); Paul Nguyen (SSA); Ryan Ramos (HCA);
Wellington “Coach” Bennett (retired)
Frank Eley Award: Arlyn Buck (retired); Robert Gibson
(Probation)
OCEA President’s Award: Maria Corona (HCA); Dea Evans
(Probation); Sheila Fujimura (SSA); Denise Hernandez
(Probation); Mike Holmes (AMEA); Margaret Hunter
(AMEA); Jim Lizzi (IPEA)
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how do you plan to give back to your union or community
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“Becoming a steward. That’s the 2013 goal.”
Teresa McConkey, Social Services Agency
“The community starts right in your own home. I plan to do some major ‘spring cleaning’
and donate to those in need. I also work with OC’s abused/neglected children. I vow to do
more activities to enrich the lives of at-risk teens.”
Juana Rosales Eusebio, Superior Court
“I am giving back to my community by adopting a family and giving them what they need
by fundraising and asking for donations/help.”
Lorena Neyra Minton, Social Services Agency
“Gather more members to strengthen the association. There is strength in numbers.”
Michelle Qualls, Probation Department
“It’s important to give back. Serve in your church. Assist your local food shelters, collect
food for those in need. Talk to the local YMCA and see when they service hot meals to the
homeless and join in the cooking. Yes, you are giving to the community, but you get so
much back in return.”
Teresa Garcia, Health Care Agency
“I vow to be a larger and louder presence for my co-workers. All workers—grocery,
manufacturing—you name it!”
Aileen Franzi, Health Care Agency
“I plan to keep donating food to the Second Harvest Food Bank.”
Kathy Fitzsimmons-Cortez, Social Services Agency
“I vow to be accessible, informative and responsive to my fellow workers’ needs … always!”
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2 0 1 2 : A year in review
In the face of threats against OCEA, members accomplished many victories during the
year of our union’s 75th anniversary. We sat down at the bargaining table to fight for a fair
contract for our general unit members—a fight that still goes on today.
Costa Mesa
This year marked the beginning
to the end of a long battle in the
City of Costa Mesa, where more
than 200 employees received pink
slips in March 2011 as part of the
City Council majority’s outsourcing
agenda. In the months that
followed, we took the City to court,
and a judge blocked the layoffs.
This year, the City appealed the
Court injunction, and a Court of Appeals sided
with our members. Additionally, the Court published its thorough opinion,
strengthening protections against outsourcing for public workers across
the state of California. The Council also tried to turn Costa Mesa into a
charter city, an attempt to rewrite the rules to their own advantage and
make it easier to outsource jobs. OCEA members and friends walked
precincts, called residents and spoke out against the charter for months.
In November, voters rejected the Council’s charter scheme, Measure
V, by a 20 point margin. After that, the Council voted to rescind the
remaining layoff notices for Costa Mesa workers.
“We couldn’t have gotten through these difficult times without the heart
of the City employees and the support of the community,” said Helen
Nenadal, president of the Costa Mesa City Employees Association.
Proposition 32 defeated
Proposition 32 would have barred un
political action, effectively silencing
OCEA members answered the call t
member-to-member contact and w
Gary Morrison is pictured making ca
members of unions across California
56 percent.
Nick Berardino joins California Labor Federati
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino was
Labor Federation Executive Council. Nick, on
from affiliated unions and labor councils acro
president from Orange County.
The California Labor Federation was integral
strategy that defeated Proposition 32 across
In this new role, Nick will represent the interest
state of California. Additionally, his new positi
and visibility at the statewide level.
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year in review
We defeated Proposition 32 at the State ballot box and a dangerous City Charter initiative
in the streets of Costa Mesa. Throughout 2012, members of OCEA and its affiliate unions
answered the call to defend the rights of working families in Orange County.
OCEA serves veterans
OCEA served 1,000 hot dogs for veterans in Downtown Anaheim on
Veterans Day in November. “Supervisor Shawn Nelson puts on an event
every year to honor the veterans. It’s our privilege and our honor to
participate with him,” OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino said. “We
have so many members who are veterans, and we have members who
are currently serving. The sacrifices that they make for the community,
the Country, and ultimately the County—we’re privileged to honor
them, because it’s part of our culture, too.”
nion members from contributing to
their voices in the political process.
through dedicated phone banking,
work site visits (OCEA Board member
alls). OCEA members, along with
a, helped defeat the proposition by
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in creating and executing the
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ts of working people across the
ion provides OCEA greater access
Public employee pensions were still under
political attack in 2012, so it was important for
a committed fighter for working families to win
an open seat on the OCERS Retirement Board.
OCEA Treasurer Chris Prevatt ran against John
Moorlach’s chief of staff, and after a monthslong campaign Prevatt handily defeated him
by a 6 to 1 margin.
“I am humbled by your support and promise
to fight alongside your other General Member
Trustee Frank Eley to protect your interests,” Prevatt said in an email to
supporters. “Together, Frank and I will do everything we can to ensure
that your pensions are safe with us.”
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OCEA stewards: Your workplace resource
OCEA Labor Relations Representative Tim Steed leads OCEA stewards in a discussion about building strength during the January steward
meeting.
Member involvement is the key to strengthening any union.
An active membership creates a community among colleagues
and ultimately leads to improved working conditions.
Through a network of active workplace leaders, a dedicated
Board of Directors, and professional staff, OCEA provides
all the resources to help members navigate their work
environment and improve their families’ lives.
As an OCEA member, you are protected against mistreatment,
harassment, favoritism, unjust treatment and more. You also
have the right to earn guaranteed wages and overtime, work in
a safe environment and receive help from OCEA.
Many members know to call OCEA offices when in need, but
in many cases, one of your co-workers might be the person
to reach out to first.
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OCEA’s stewards—public employee-union members who
volunteer their time to serve OCEA’s general membership—
are valuable workplace resources who can point you toward
information on bargaining, supplemental benefits and more.
Stewards are trained and educated about OCEA-related issues,
your rights in the workplace, and the long-term relevance of
unions. In turn, stewards serve the union, helping to advance
the interests of working families. Because OCEA is a memberdriven organization, you have the ability to shape union policy
and determine the future direction of OCEA.
Visit www.oceamember.org/reps to learn who your agency
steward is. For more information on becoming an OCEA
steward, please contact OCEA Labor Relations Representative
Tim Steed at (714) 835-3355 or [email protected].
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OCEA Board member and steward Paul Nguyen and OCEA Steward Kathy Fitzsimmons-Cortez in front of the OCEA Bulletin Board at Social
Services Agency in Anaheim. As stewards, Nguyen and Fitzsimmons-Cortez keep the information updated for all OCEA members.
“Building trust among all of these people is my number one goal. We need to get out
there and let them know to trust us, so they can have more faith in the union and
become more active members. I have trust in my union, faith that they’re working for
me, and that they have the best interests of us public employees in mind.”
– Kathy Fitzsimmons Cortez, steward at Social Services Agency Anaheim Regional Center
KNOW YOUR WEINGARTEN RIGHTS
You have the right to be represented by OCEA at any meeting
which you reasonably believe may lead to discipline.
Could this meeting/interrogation lead to disciplinary action, including job termination?
IF YOUR ANSWER IS YES, ASK FOR REPRESENTATION.
DO’S AND DON’TS
• Do demand Union representation
• If management refuses to allow representation,
do document the refusal
• Don’t make written or verbal statements of guilt
or innocence
An employee has NO right to the presence of a
Union representative where:
• The meeting is merely for the purpose of
conveying work instructions, training, or
communicating needed corrections in the
employee’s work techniques.
• The employee is assured by the employer
prior to the interview that no discipline or
employment consequences can result from the
interview.
If you feel your rights have been violated in any of these areas, contact your OCEA Representative.
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greatest fighters ever to come out of Orange County. You may
have seen him at the recent OCEA Health Fair. What you
may not know is that his distinguished career included more
than 60 amateur and 30 professional fights, that he was the
WBO Welterweight Latino Champion of the World, and that
as a pro he had a record of 23-6-1, 15 of those wins coming
by knockout.
Raul is a true champion in every sense, and I know how
lucky I am that he has spent so much time working with me.
For me, the benefits of boxing have been so much more than
physical. Boxing has helped me manage stress much more
effectively than anything else I have tried. Looking back,
I can’t imagine the consequences to my health and sanity
during this past election season if I hadn’t had boxing as an
outlet.
After training with Raul for several months and experiencing
the positive changes in my own life, we decided to introduce
boxing as a part of our employee wellness program here at
OCEA. Now, two days a week, Raul comes in and coaches
the OCEA staff on conditioning and boxing technique. We’ve
named ourselves the “Fighting for Working Families” fight
club.
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino with Raul Franco.
The results have greatly exceeded our expectations. Our
staff is healthier. Our team is
stronger than ever. And the
camaraderie we have built
through boxing has made
OCEA a better workplace in
every way.
“Good health helps make us better employees, and that’s something
every employer should embrace.”
This isn’t rocket science.
When you’re healthy, you go to the doctor less. You show
up to work more consistently. You have to take fewer
medications. You have more energy to focus. In other words,
good health helps make us better employees, and that’s
something every employer should embrace. Plus, healthy
employees are much more likely to stay out of the health
care system. A small investment in employee health means
fewer medical claims, better outcomes, and lower health
care costs.
Large corporations across the private sector have realized
that helping employees stay healthy saves them money. So
have many government employers. That’s why they’re offering
employee wellness programs like our boxing program at
OCEA.
There is a lot we’re fighting for at the bargaining table as
we continue these difficult negotiations into the New Year.
We’re fighting to preserve your well deserved benefits and
economic well-being. But in this month’s message, I wanted
to let you know that we’re fighting for your physical wellbeing too.
In solidarity,
Nick Berardino
OCEA General Manager
We have been trying to get the County to make the same
kind of investment in each and every one of you by
developing a comprehensive voluntary County wellness
initiative that will serve as a primary resource for any
employee who wants to improve their health. Embarking on
a wellness effort is in the best interests of employees, it’s in
the best interests of the County, and it’s in the best interests of
the public we serve.
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At work with: OCEA Board member Chris Prevatt
Job title: HCA Program Supervisor I
Agency: Health Care Agency
County employee since: July 1997
OCEA member since: 2000
Q: What was the reason you went in to public service?
A: I was presented with an opportunity to expand my
volunteer service at the County into a public service career.
My main motivation to accept was the retirement security.
Public service is something I have been doing since high
school. I served in leadership roles with several service
groups, including student government. I have been serving in
community non-profits and political groups for the past 28
years. So when I joined the OCEA Board, initially in 2007, it
was a natural extension of what I love to do.
Q: When did you start at the County of Orange and what
has been your career path?
A: After two and a half years as a member and Vice Chairman
of the County’s HIV Planning Council, I applied for a vacant
position in 1997 as a Program Supervisor responsible for
coordinating the support for the Council and its committees,
as well as supporting the writing of several Federal and State
funding grants supporting HIV/AIDS services. I remained in
that position until March 2003, when I moved on to other
supervisory positions in the Agency. I am currently Program
Supervisor for Special Projects in the Health Care Agency’s
Health Promotion Division.
Q: What is the most rewarding part of your job?
A: The most rewarding part of my job is taking on projects
that would otherwise fall through the cracks. I also love
helping to cut through bureaucracy and red tape to enable
smooth sailing for our program staff.
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OCEA Board member since: 2007-09;
2011-Present
Q: What are the challenges you face working in your field
and how do you overcome them?
A: The greatest challenge in my field is finding ways to
maximize ever decreasing resources allocated to health
education programs. Every day brings new challenges that
my colleagues and I overcome with creativity and innovative
thinking. We are constantly squeezing the most out of every
taxpayer dollar.
Q: What advice do you have for County employees who
want to be active at OCEA but don’t know how to get
started?
A: Take things a little at a time. Gradually increase your
involvement so that you do not get overwhelmed. Leadership
brings on a good bit of additional, but rewarding, work.
Among the first places to start is to join our Steward Program
or maybe your agency’s Labor Management Committee if it
has one. There are more than a hundred stewards at OCEA
to help you balance the commitments to your job and your
role as an OCEA leader. Talk to the steward in your work area
and ask them how they do it as well. You’ll be surprised how
much you end up doing when you’re having fun helping your
co-workers learn about OCEA and its resources.
If you don’t know a steward in your work area, then we may
need you more than you think. Call OCEA to be put in touch
with the labor leader nearest to you.
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At work with: OCEA Board member Alicia Hernandez
Job title: Child Support Officer
Agency: Child Support Services
County employee since: 1988
OCEA member since: 1988
Q: What was the reason you went in to public service?
A: I always had the desire to work somewhere that gave me
the opportunity to help people in our community, especially
those with language barriers and a lack of resources.
Q: When did you start at the County of Orange and what
has been your career path?
A: I originally started with the County in 1981 with the
District Attorney/Family Support. I decided to change my
career path in 1985 and worked in the private sector. I
reapplied to the County in 1988 and worked at the Health
Care Agency. By this time I also had my first daughter, so I
needed a more secure job with better benefits.
I worked at Social Services as an Eligibility Technician from
1993 to 1999. I was blessed to have not been laid off during
the bankruptcy. In November 1999 I started at Child Support
Services, where I work today.
Throughout my career with the County I have always been
a member of the union. I firmly believe that without unions
we would not have a chance at fair labor representation, and
that we are blessed to be able to enjoy the extra benefits and
services the union provides for us and our families.
Q: What is the most rewarding part of your job?
A: The most rewarding part of my job is when a customer
OCEA Board member since: 2012
expresses her or his appreciation and is satisfied with the
services that have been provided to their family. OCEA works
in the same way—they represent the members and their
families by making sure their wages and benefits are protected.
Q: What are the challenges you face working in your field
and how do you overcome them?
A: Not all is perfect, and sometimes you will have an
unsatisfied customer, or because of a lack of resources, a
family may not have the monetary help from the absent
parent. I overcome those challenges by remembering the
families I did help and knowing I did my best for them.
Q: What advice do you have for County employees who
want to be active at OCEA but don’t know how to get
started?
A: Just do it! Start by logging on to the OCEA website, read
all the Media Briefs and updates, submit your questions,
ask a steward in your Agency for help, participate in rallies,
phone banking and attend General Membership meetings.
I became a steward because I had questions and wanted
to get the answers first hand. Once I became involved, I
realized all of the hard work and dedication of OCEA’s
union reps, General Manager, office staff and all Board and
Committee members. They work as one “family” to protect
members’ rights. It is truly a great honor to be part of an
awesome organization!
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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Photo by Hal Wilson, courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics
Working on your taxes?
A film from out of nowhere: Searching for
Sugar Man
I knew nothing about Searching for Sugar Man when I
decided to see it. That’s how you should see it too.
I’ll tell you some of the things Searching for Sugar Man
is, but I won’t tell you who it’s about (it’s nobody you
would know), or who’s in it (uh, it’s nobody you would
know), or the plot (there isn’t one), or how it ends (it
really doesn’t).
First, this is a documentary unlike any documentary
you have ever seen. It is a mystery—a politically
charged mystery in which the isolation of a nation from
the rest of the world plays a central role. Sugar Man
is about Motown, the dark side of the music business
and, to millions of people, an otherwise unknown
musician more famous than Elvis Presley or the Beatles.
It is about chance encounters, loyalty, coincidence and
commitment. It’s also about a hard day’s work, what
you don’t know about the people you think you know,
and surprises that arrive unexpectedly.
Yet most importantly, at least for me, Sugar Man is a
film about the value of personal humility and the role
it plays in achieving a true measure of happiness and
contentment. As Sugar Man dramatically reminds us,
recognition and economic success may or may not
be of value in our quest to become complete human
beings. But they are far from necessary.
I promise Searching for Sugar Man will engage you,
astound you, and make you feel better about the world
we live in.
OCEA payroll deduction amounts for
membership dues, voluntary insurance plans,
other benefit programs, OCEA POPL, and
agency fees for 2012.
OCEA Annual Membership Dues (County & Court)
Full-Time
$263.12
Part-Time or Extra-Help
$131.56
Note: Members of OCEA affiliates or contract associations should contact OCEA
Benefits Staff.
Dental DHMO—DeltaCare CAM 42
Member only
Member with
1 dependent
Member with
2+ dependents
Health & Welfare
Participants (Option 1)
$79.72
$110.50
$296.02
Health & Welfare
Participants (Option 2)
$79.72
$110.50
$296.02
Health & Welfare
Participants (Option 3)
$242.88
$460.72
$678.58
Non-Health & Welfare
Enrollee
$242.88
$460.72
$678.58
Retiree
$242.99
$460.84
$678.81
Member with
1 dependent
Member with
2+ dependents
Delta Dental DPO Plan A+
Member only
Health & Welfare
Participants (Option 1)
$345.02
$917.54
$1,740.18
Health & Welfare
Participants (Option 2)
$345.02
$917.54
$1,740.18
Health & Welfare
Participants (Option 3)
$457.60
$1,052.22
$1,858.74
Non-Health & Welfare
Enrollee
$735.02
$1,359.80
$2,161.12
Vision Service Plan Insurance
Member only
Member with
1 dependent
Member with
2+ dependents
Option 1
no charge
$49.68
$176.64
Option 2
no charge
$49.68
$176.64
Option 3
$61.20
$82.72
$151.62
Non-H & W enrollee
$110.64
$160.32
$287.52
Retiree
$110.76
$160.44
$287.52
Pre-Paid Legal Insurance
Basic Plan
$179.52
Basic Plan with 24-hour coverage
$191.52
Extended Plan
$287.52
Agency Fee payers:
Full-Time $196.73
Part-Time $98.43
OCEA Peace Officer Protective
League members:
$303 (in addition to OCEA
dues deduction)
Searching for Sugar Man is rated PG-13 and was
released Jan. 22 on DVD and Blu-ray.
– Don Drozd
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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
$55 Gold Star membership includes $10 gift card
$110 Executive membership includes $20 gift card
Renewals • Store incentives
Belinda Lopez: (949) 310-0390
Membership cost and incentives subject to change without notice. This offer is not available at
Costco locations and cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. Costco membership
applications are available at the OCEA Special Events office; applicants must be members of OCEA.
Other restrictions may apply. Contact Belinda for details.
EXPIRATION DATE: Subject to change
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ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
BUY ONE GAME, GET ONE FREE
BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE
Saving up to $18
any mini, regular or giant sub (same or lesser value)
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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.
Valid only at Jersey Mike’s Subs, Orange/Prospect Plaza:
3428 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, Ca 92869 (714) 744-1500
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.
EXPIRATION DATE: 06/30/2013
EXPIRATION DATE: 06/30/2013
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All pets are eligible—regardless of their age or medical condition.
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Contact Nathan Jeffrey at (714) 740-5400 to schedule your appointment today!
Offer cannot be combined with other special promotions. Limit one discount per coupon, per person.
Signed OCEA membership card and this coupon must be presented at time of service. Offer valid for
special occasions such as weddings and quinceanera (by appointment only).
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OCEA tickets
Special savings for OCEA members!
Check OCEA’s website, www.oceamember.org, for full details.
Please note: Ticket prices subject to change effective Jan. 1, 2013. Please visit OCEA’s website,
www.oceamember.org, for the most current information.
Amusement Parks
Castle Park:
$12.99/person 36” and above (Reg.
$24.99). Tickets expire Dec. 31. Tickets
only available online.
Disneyland:
1-day 1-park admission: $83.52adult;
$77.76/child ages 3-9 (Reg. $87 & $81).
Tickets expire Dec. 31. Park Hoppers and
annual passes are also available. Tickets
only available online.
Knott’s Berry Farm:
$33/adult; $24/juniors ages 3-11 and
seniors ages 62 and over (Reg. $58.99 &
$26.99). Tickets expire Dec. 31. Tickets
also available online.
LEGOLAND:
Single-day admission with 2nd day
FREE: $58/person ages 3 & up (Reg. $87/
adult; $77/child). LEGOLAND Resort
(LEGOLAND, SEA LIFE Aquarium &
Water Park admission with 2nd day
FREE): $67/person ages 3 & up (Reg. $95/
adult; $85/child). Tickets only available
online. All tickets expire Dec. 31.
San Diego Zoo:
$36/adult; $28/child ages 3-11 (Reg. $42
& $32). Tickets expire Oct. 5. Tickets also
available online.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park:
$36/adult; $28/child ages 3-11 (Reg. $42
& $32). Tickets expire Oct. 5. Tickets also
available online.
Sea World San Diego:
Single-day admission: $58/person ages 3
& up (Reg. $73/adult; $65/child); Tickets
expire Dec. 31. Fun Card: $65/person
ages 3 & up (Reg. $73/adult; $65/child);
Blackout dates: May 26; July 5–6; July
27; Aug. 3 and 10; Sept. 1. Fun cards
available for purchase now through Sept.
15. Tickets expire Dec. 31. Tickets also
available online.
Six Flags Magic Mountain:
$34.99/person (Reg. $61.99/adult;
$36.99/child). Tickets expire Dec. 31.
Tickets only available online.
Universal Studios Hollywood:
3-day admission: $69/person ages 3 &
up (Reg. $80). Black-out dates apply for
revisits! Annual Pass w/blackouts, Annual
Pass w/out black-outs and Premium
Star Pass are also available. Tickets only
available online.
Dinner entertainment
Medieval Times Dinner &
Tournament:
$42/adult; $32/child ages 12 & under
(Reg. $57.95 & $35.95). Reservation
required. Tickets expire Sept. 30.
Pirate’s Dinner Adventure:
$36/Adult; $28/Child ages 3-11 (Reg.
$59 & $40). Reservation required. Tickets
expire Nov. 30.
Movie Theaters
AMC Theatres (Loews & Cineplex):
Restricted admission: $6.50/person.
Unrestricted admission: $8/person. (Reg.
$12.50).
Century Cinema:
$7.50/person (Reg. $11.50).
Krikorian Premiere Theatres:
$7.50/person (Reg. $11).
Regal Entertainment Group:
Restricted admission: $7/person.
Unrestricted admission: $8/person
(Reg. $12).
ONE-TIME EVENTS
RENAISSANCE FAIRE:
Apr. 6-May 19 at the Santa Fe Dam
Recreation Area, Irwindale, Ca. Tickets
coming soon. Look for more information
on www.oceamember.org.
So Cal Attractions
Aquarium of the Pacific:
$19/adult; $12/child ages 3-11 (Reg.
$25.95 & $14.95). Tickets expire Nov.
30. Tickets also available online.
BOOMERS! (Family Fun Centers):
$15/person ages 3 & up (Reg. $29.95).
Catalina Flyer:
$54/adult; $40/child ages 3-12 (Reg. $68
& $51). Reservation required. Tickets
expire Dec. 31.
Catalina Express:
$61/adult; $46/child ages 3-12 (Reg.
$72.50 & $56.50). Reservation required.
Blackout dates: May 25–27; July 4–7;
Aug. 31–Sept. 2. Tickets expire Dec. 31.
Discovery Science Center:
$11/person ages 3 & up (Reg. $12.95 &
$9.95). Tickets expire May 2.
K1 Speed:
$15/person (Reg. $25.95). Drivers must
be at least 4’11”.
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum,
Hollywood:
$14/person ages 3 & up (Reg. $25).
Tickets expire Jan. 31, 2014. 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.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts:
Check www.oceamember.org for current
details. Offer only available online.
Sports
ANAHEIM DUCKS:
Up to 50% off regular price tickets for
select games. Check www.ocemember.
org for game schedule and thicket prices.
Offers only available online.
Davey’s Locker Sportfishing:
1/2 day: $30/adult; $25/junior ages 12
& under (Reg. $40 & $33). 3/4 day: $50/
adult; $41/junior ages 12 & under (Reg.
$71 & $61). 10 hour trip: 7 a.m.–5
p.m.. 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.
Winter fun
Bear mountain/Snow Summit:
$42/adult; $34/student ages 13-21. Allday passes. Restrictions and blackouts
apply. Check www.oceamember.org for
more details. Lift tickets expire on the
end of ski season (April 2012).
OUT OF AREA
Tickets at Work:
OCEA Special Events office partners
with TicketsAtWork.com to provide
exclusive discounts and special offers
on entertainment and travel nationwide.
OCEA members must be logged in to
“My OCEA” to access the TAW program.
Offers only available online include:
25% off regular car rental rates; Cirque
du Soleil events; hotels; Las Vegas shows
and attractions; New York and Broadway
specials; South Florida theme parks,
events and attractions; Ski resort tickets;
Six Flags theme parks; and more.
We’re holding a contest for our magazine readers!
To enter, send an email to [email protected] by March 8 with “Magazine contest” as the
subject. You’ll be entered in a raffle to win two tickets to SeaWorld San Diego.
The winner will be notified via email on March 11.
OCEA e-ticket programs
For up-to-date listings on all available tickets, go to www.oceamember.org.
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Special savings for OCEA members!
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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.
Promax Auto Service: Do you need quality automotive
service? With ASE Certified Technicians who have
experience with both foreign and domestic automobiles,
Promax Auto Service has consistently been voted #1 by
the Reader’s Choice for Best Automotive Repair Shop in
South Orange County. OCEA members save 20% off the
total bill. Contact us at (949) 495-5156. We are located at
20742 Lake Forest Dr. #C2, Lake Forest, CA 92630.
Thrifty Car Rental: Great savings through Tickets-At-Work
Corporate Program! Call (800) 847-4389. Corporate code
0010229234.
Banking
Citibank: Citibank now offers the Citi @ Work Program,
designed to make local government employees’ lives
easier and their banking experience better. The benefits
include, but are not limited to, no monthly service fees
with direct deposit, rewards points for eligible linked
products and services, rate discounts on Personal Loans,
Custom Credit Line and Home Equity Loans and Lines of
Credit, free financial education seminars on topics such
as home buying, preparing for retirement and more! For
more information please visit www.oceamember.org.
Candies, Flowers & More
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.
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.
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
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.
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 $50 receive free shipping
to your home with checkout code MARKFS50. 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.
Entertainment & Travel
Amtrak: Save 30% on your next trip! Advance
reservations are required a minimum of 3 days prior to
travel. Blackouts apply on all Fridays and Sundays and
the following days: Feb. 15 and 18; Mar. 28-29; Apr.
1. Offer is available exclusively at www.amtrak.com/
VIP30 and expires Apr. 25. For more information please
visit OCEA Special Events office or our website www.
oceamember.org
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
Club Med Vacations and Cruises: 30% to 50% off on lastminute vacation packages! Contact LaVonne Campbell at
(714) 991-7222 to schedule your trip.
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].
Sketches and Clay Molding: Local artist draws realistic
sketches from photos creates statues and figures out of
clay. References and work samples are available upon
request. View my portfolio at http://bit.ly/XnBC8V.
Christine, (714) 653-5172; http://bit.ly/XnBC8V
S8ved Photography: For your next Kodak-moment call
George Reyes at (714) 609-0039 or email him
[email protected]. Save 20% on any order. Visit
www.s8vedphotography.com.
Scrapbooking
Digital Personal Publishing: Great savings on storybooking to cherish for years to come! Professional
consultation offered by Melodie Jones at (714) 401-0926
or [email protected].
Services
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!
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]
Family Entertainment
24 Hour Fitness: For the most current information on 24
Hour Fitness discounts please visit our website www.
oceamember.org. Information coming soon!
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.
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 & Art
Artistic Bridals & Portraits Photography: 15% off
wedding photography & event plans from their already
low prices. OCEA members-only plan is also available!
Visit www.nemo4u.com to view samples of work. Call
Mike Nemeth at (949) 496-4559 today!
Wellness
Between the Ropes Boxing: Discover personal fitness
through boxing, calisthenics and nutritional guidance. Let
Orange County boxing legend Raul Franco help whip you
into shape! OCEA members receive a discount: Individual
sessions are $35 per hour and group classes are $20
per person! Additional charges may apply. Contact Raul
at (714) 333-7405 or [email protected] for
details.
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% off select regularly priced monthly
service plans. Plus, activation fee waived for new
activations (up to $36 value; requires a new twoyear agreement). This discount is available to all
employees working at the state or local level within
the State of California. Mention this code to claim
18% discount: GLSCA_COO_ZZZ; To order by phone:
1-866-639-8354; To order online: www.sprint.com/
californialocalgovernment; To add 18% discount for
existing Sprint customers: www.sprint.com/verify and
click on the “Existing Customers” tab or call 1-866639-8354.
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.
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.
Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/oceamember
Now you can purchase
certain tickets online at
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OCEA EMPLOYEE
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OCEA classifieds
Classified ads are a free service to all OCEA members. Only members may submit ads and ads may be edited
or rejected by OCEA. Transactions are not OCEA’s responsibility, as all sales or exchanges are done at the
responsibility of the seller and buyer. Notify OCEA Communications Specialist Niyaz Pirani if you wish to submit
an ad, make changes to a current ad or cancel an ad. E-mail your ads to [email protected]; send
them to OCEA, 830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, Ca, 92701; or fax them to (714) 835-7654.
CARPOOLERS NEEDED
RENTALS
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
Apartment needed. Looking for a senior or disabled-friendly apartment
for a stroke victim (no stairs, no multiple levels, quiet atmosphere without
children) in Orange County. Tenant needs two bedrooms and one or
two bathrooms for himself and a live-in caretaker. Must be for low
income. Tenant is on the OC housing list but has not been accepted yet.
Information: Susie, (714) 404-3597. 12/12
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
Car seat and stroller. Used Baby Trend car seat (black, gray, yellow) and Baby
Trend Snap ‘n’ Go stroller (black). $80 together or $30 for the car seat and
$50 for the stroller. Information: Jessica, (714) 392-4951 or jess_davila11@
yahoo.com. 1/13
Furniture and microwave. Items include: Traditional 3-piece solid mahogany
entertainment center (2 side pieces have glass shelving, lighting and bottom
cabinets), $150; kitchen table (rectangular solid wood, white and oak finish,
with 4 matching Windsor chairs), $50; chest of 5 drawers (solid wood, dark
finish), $25; Sharp microwave, $20. All items are in good condition; pictures
are available by request. Information: Meredith, (714) 326-7161. 11/12
2 Sea-Doo Bombardiers and trailer with utility box. Includes: 1196 SeaDoo Bombardier GTI, 2 seater, 2 stroke oil injection, retractable step, with
cover and accessories; 1197 Sea-Doo Bombardier GTX, 3 seater, 4 stroke
oil injection, retractable step, with cover and accessories. Both Sea-Doo
machines were recently maintenanced and are in great running condition and
the trailer has new tires. Owner has all pertinent registration and pink slip
paperwork. Sea-Doos are located in Lake Havasu, but registered in California.
Pictures can be found at http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/boa/3345804642.
html. $3,500 or best offer. Information: Maria, [email protected]. 11/12
RV mattress. Fleetwood short queen mattress, 74”x60”, is a common size
for RVs, travel trailers and toy haulers. Great condition. $80 or best offer.
Information: Maria, [email protected]. 11/12
Maytag dryer. Gas dryer is three years old but was in storage for the last year;
owner’s new home uses all electric appliances. $250. Must be picked up in
Tustin. Information: Amy, (714) 855-8244, or Marina, tuileta_fale@sbcglobal.
net. 10/12
Women’s evening wear. New ($50 each): David’s Bridal Size 10 purple
evening wear dress; David’s Bridal Size 16 champagne evening wear
dress. Used ($25 each): Size XXL short-sleeve blue evening gown with top
sequence; Size 14 rusty brown evening wear; Size 7-8 gold evening wear.
Information: Emily, (714) 447-8814. 10/12
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OCEA EMPLOYEE
3 bedroom townhouse in South Coast Metro, near South Coast Plaza.
Remodeled tri-level contemporary townhouse is close to shopping,
restaurants, parks and schools. Three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private
balcony and patio, attached 2-car garage with laundry hookups. Vaulted
ceilings, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops,
modern light fixtures throughout, walk-in closet in master suite and plenty
of storage. Central air conditioning and heating. Water and trash included;
landscaped complex has 2 pools. $2,150/month; $1,000 deposit. Available
now. Information: Juliet, 714-343-9213. 01/13
1 bedroom apartment in Santa Ana, near Civic Center in Historic French
Park. Apartment is located on second floor and has a small porch attached;
street parking only with required city permit. Dog or cat OK. $895/1
person/month or $920/ 2 people/month, $700 deposit. Information: Wayne
or Viola, (714) 542-2985. 10/12
Studio in Santa Ana. Located behind a residential house; has private entry
with kitchen, bathroom and walk-in closet. Driveway parking for one care
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 $3 a month. Information: (714) 840-3995, fax (714)
840-7189, email [email protected] or www.reaoc.org.
Orange County Office on Aging. Free information on services for older
adults, (800) 510-2020.
VACATIONS/VACATION RENTALS
Howard’s Time Share Resort Weeks: Contact Howard Snitowsky at (714)
313-1290 or [email protected] about renting or purchasing
timeshares around the globe. These prime beach front, world class resorts
are in high demand, so please request peak demand weeks well in
advance. OCEA MEMBERS RECEIVE A 5 PERCENT DISCOUNT OFF THE
LIST PRICES, which can be viewed at www.oceamember.org/classifieds.
Howard’s Time Share Resort Weeks destinations include: Pueblo Bonito
Rose Resort & Spa; Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos Resort & Spa; Pueblo Bonito
Sunset Beach Resort & Spa; Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa; ME Cabo
by Melia; Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa; Sands of Kahana; Imperial Waikiki
Vacation Club; Royal Aloha Vacation Club Waikiki; Westin Ka’anapali
Ocean Front Villas North; Kuleana Resort; Tahiti Village Las Vegas;
Grandview Las Vegas.
Timeshare for sale (Kauai, HI). $7,999. Wyndham Kauai Beach Villas
is located just a few footsteps from a beautiful Kauai beach and only
minutes from some of the world’s best golf courses. Additional activities
nearby include nightclubs, four-star dining, friendly pubs, shopping
and more. As an owner of a property, you will be allowed to enjoy the
amenities of any of the PAHIO resorts. For resort information, visit www.
wyndhamvacationresorts.com. To view the timeshare online, visit http://bit.
ly/TEtcG9 and for more information from the seller, call Melissa at (714)
454-7808. 10/12
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