Chapter 598 May 2014 Newsletter

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May 2014 Lake Elsinore, CAVolume 3/ Issue5

Lake Elsinore Chapter Chatter 598

By signing your Performance Appraisal you are simplyacknowledging reciept of the document, not agreeing ordisagreeing with it.

You will receive a copy of the appraisal that yoursupervisor has reviewed and discussed with you.

You may, within 10 working days, write a rebuttal andhave it attached to your evaluation.

The evaluation and attachments (if any) will be placed inyour personnel file.

*E-Board Mtg. E-Board Mtg. E-Board Mtg. E-Board Mtg. May 8* HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MOMS!* HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MOMS!* HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MOMS!* HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MOMS! May 11

*Employee Appreciation Awards *Employee Appreciation Awards *Employee Appreciation Awards *Employee Appreciation Awards May 13*Governing Board Governing Board Governing Board Governing Board May 15

*Chapter Meeting May 20Chapter Meeting May 20Chapter Meeting May 20Chapter Meeting May 20BBQ Potluck (EMS)BBQ Potluck (EMS)BBQ Potluck (EMS)BBQ Potluck (EMS)

We will also discuss health benefits

*Day of the Classified Employee *Day of the Classified Employee *Day of the Classified Employee *Day of the Classified Employee May 21*CSEA Family Night Storm vs Quakes*CSEA Family Night Storm vs Quakes*CSEA Family Night Storm vs Quakes*CSEA Family Night Storm vs Quakes

May 24 (get $12 tickets by May 9- includes allyou can eat BBQ Picnic!)

*No School *No School *No School *No School May 26*Last Day of School *Last Day of School *Last Day of School *Last Day of School June 5

NO Chapter Meetings in June or July NO Chapter Meetings in June or July NO Chapter Meetings in June or July NO Chapter Meetings in June or July

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Cal Pers InformationCal Pers InformationCal Pers InformationCal Pers Information

http://www.calpers.ca.gov/http://www.calpers.ca.gov/http://www.calpers.ca.gov/http://www.calpers.ca.gov/

_________________________________________Pre-Retirement Seminar hosted by your veryPre-Retirement Seminar hosted by your veryPre-Retirement Seminar hosted by your veryPre-Retirement Seminar hosted by your veryown Chapter 598!own Chapter 598!own Chapter 598!own Chapter 598!May 3, 2014 - May 3, 2014 - May 3, 2014 - May 3, 2014 - Ortega High School - MPR Ortega High School - MPR Ortega High School - MPR Ortega High School - MPR9 am to 12:30 pm9 am to 12:30 pm9 am to 12:30 pm9 am to 12:30 pm

Hear details specific to Classified SchoolHear details specific to Classified SchoolHear details specific to Classified SchoolHear details specific to Classified SchoolEmployees, staying active in CSEA's Retiree UnitEmployees, staying active in CSEA's Retiree UnitEmployees, staying active in CSEA's Retiree UnitEmployees, staying active in CSEA's Retiree Unitand also receive Social Security informationand also receive Social Security informationand also receive Social Security informationand also receive Social Security informationhandout.handout.handout.handout.

STAY CONNECTED...STAY CONNECTED...STAY CONNECTED...STAY CONNECTED...

ANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

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May 20th Chapter Meeting! The chapter will provide theburgers and hot dogs and Potluck from the members.Yummy Food!!Please attend chapter meetings to hear first-hand what ishappening, and get involved with your chapter.

Please go to our Chapter Website and get familiar withKNOW Your Rights!

Para Ed Conference sent four members. We hope to hearfrom them at thechapter meeting all about the trip.

Four $500 Scholarships (1 for each High School) will bepresented this month to the selected children of ourMembers. The names will be announced soon.

Call your Union Stewards or Site Reps. They will helpanswer your questions or find someone with the answer.See you at the Chapter Meetings, Greg Misamore

HOW TO CONTACT CSEA LEADERSHIPHOW TO CONTACT CSEA LEADERSHIPHOW TO CONTACT CSEA LEADERSHIPHOW TO CONTACT CSEA LEADERSHIPLabor Relations Representative:Labor Relations Representative:Labor Relations Representative:Labor Relations Representative:Denise Williams ~ [email protected](909) 466-2986 or (800) 526-9297, Ext. 2986

Region 38 -Regional Representative:Region 38 -Regional Representative:Region 38 -Regional Representative:Region 38 -Regional Representative:Priscilla Burton ~ [email protected]

Area F -Area Director:Area F -Area Director:Area F -Area Director:Area F -Area Director:Dale Sorenson ~ [email protected]

Field Director:Field Director:Field Director:Field Director:Denise Jensen ~ [email protected]

CSEA President:CSEA President:CSEA President:CSEA President:Michael Bilbrey ~ [email protected]

Pre-Retirement Resource:Pre-Retirement Resource:Pre-Retirement Resource:Pre-Retirement Resource:PPPPeggy Sager - [email protected]

FIELD OFFICE:FIELD OFFICE:FIELD OFFICE:FIELD OFFICE:10211 Trademark Unit ARancho Cucamonga , CA 91730(909) 466-1006 / (800) 526-9297FAX (909) 466-1105

Did you know that Site Reps are at each site tohelp employees who have Union issues orquestions about our Collective BargainingAgreement (Contract - aka CBA) and / or feel theirrights are being violated. You can ask a site rep.for clarification on whether its a contractual issueor not. Your Site Rep. on determination ofviolation of such rights, will contact our CSEA JobStewards, who will in turn contact your ChiefUnion Steward and Executive Board.

Please get to know your Site Rep, and moreimportantly get to know your contract.As CSEA Union Members you have yourCollective Bargaining Rights. Know your rights._______________________________________________

UNION STEWARD volunteers protectemployees' rights on the job, enforce thecontract and keep management in check.

Union Stewards REPORT:Union Stewards REPORT:Union Stewards REPORT:Union Stewards REPORT:- Issues at EHS/ CFS resolved & expectingpositive resolution to LHS issues.

Best advice from your Chief...Best advice from your Chief...Best advice from your Chief...Best advice from your Chief...READ your contract and KNOW your rights.Do NOT under any circumbstance, go into aninteractive meeting WITHOUT UnionRepresentation.

If you have an issue or a possible grievance,please contact the Site Rep at your location.(List found on the Chapter Website)

UNION STEWARDS INFOUNION STEWARDS INFOUNION STEWARDS INFOUNION STEWARDS INFO

News from your CPACNews from your CPACNews from your CPACNews from your CPAC*CSEA is mobilizing to re-elect Tom Torlaksonfor State Superintendent of Public Instruction.He understands the value of Classified Employees.

*Can you help us out with PHONE BANKING?We are looking to get our members out to VOTE!Contact Adam or LRR Denise Williams

* CSEA is supporting Connie M.Leyva for State Senate

*Also re-elect Michael Bilbrey,CalPers

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It's MAY and another school year iscoming to an end.Congratulations for a Job WellDone!

CSEA 598 is the Best!Join us for a BBQ Potluck to celebrateClassifed Employee Week, held at our

Member Benefits

How to get Member Benefits:Ticket sales are available at all three Member Service Centers, located at CSEA Headquarters and the Fresno and Rancho Cucamonga field offices. The service centers are open Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Members personal checks are accepted up to $150over $150 requires a money order or cashiers check. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards are welcome. Cash is not accepted. Remember, the most convenient method to purchase tickets is through the CSEA store at www.csea.com/store, or by phone with your credit card at (866) ITS-CSEA (487-2732).

We encourage you to attend our Monthly ChapterMeetings (held the 3rd Tuesday of each month) sothat you can get to know the members that youelected to serve the membership. We all come fromdifferent classifications, with different backgroundsand differing areas of experience. Our newestmembers recently installed are Myles Garrett asUnion Steward and Kelly LaPonsey as Treasurer.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Union AssistanceUnion AssistanceUnion AssistanceUnion Assistance is a new collection of benefitsdesigned to meet the urgent needs of CSEA andother union members facing economic hardship.The $1 million assistance program includes:Credit Counseling, Save my Home Hotline,Hospital Care Grants, Job Loss Grants, DisabilityGrants, and Mortgage Assistance.

See link on CSEA webpage for more infohttp://members.csea.com/memberhome/Benefits/UnionSAFE/tabid/938/Default.aspx____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MEET THE E-BOARD MEMBERSMEET THE E-BOARD MEMBERSMEET THE E-BOARD MEMBERSMEET THE E-BOARD MEMBERS

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Volume 3/ Issue5

Mulligan Fun Center Mulligan Fun Center Mulligan Fun Center Mulligan Fun Center - $16Good at Murietta, Palmdale or Torrancelocations. An all day pass. The family fun centershave different attractions at each location. Someof the attractions are go-karts, lazer tag,miniature golf, batting cages, a rock wall, bumperboats and a kiddie koral. Water Slide comingWater Slide comingWater Slide comingWater Slide comingMay 17th!May 17th!May 17th!May 17th!

Member Benefits Guide Find it online.

Union Plus Auto Down Payment Rebate:Union Plus Auto Down Payment Rebate:Union Plus Auto Down Payment Rebate:Union Plus Auto Down Payment Rebate:* Get a quote for your vehicle through the UnionPlus auto Buying Program with TrueCar.**** Test drive the vehicle at the referred dealerand use your Union Plus Credit Card to place adeposit or down payment for the vehicle.* Purchase the vehicle from the referred dealer.(Grants will not be issued for vehiclespurchased from another dealer even if theTrueCar quote was honored.)* Also check out the Union Plus Union-MadeRebate and Union Plus Green Vehicle Rebate______________________________

BEAT THE HEAT! Movie Theater DiscountsBEAT THE HEAT! Movie Theater DiscountsBEAT THE HEAT! Movie Theater DiscountsBEAT THE HEAT! Movie Theater DiscountsTickets can be purchased for movie theatrechains throughout California. Tickets are goodany day, most films (except specialengagements) at all participating theatres.Purchase tickets online or from from a CSEAMember Benefits Service Center.

Purchase CSEA discount tickets online, inPurchase CSEA discount tickets online, inPurchase CSEA discount tickets online, inPurchase CSEA discount tickets online, inperson or over the phone from CSEAsperson or over the phone from CSEAsperson or over the phone from CSEAsperson or over the phone from CSEAsMember Benefits Service Centers: 866-ITS-Member Benefits Service Centers: 866-ITS-Member Benefits Service Centers: 866-ITS-Member Benefits Service Centers: 866-ITS-CSEA (866-487-2732).CSEA (866-487-2732).CSEA (866-487-2732).CSEA (866-487-2732).

Rancho CucamongaRancho CucamongaRancho CucamongaRancho Cucamonga(800) 526-9297(800) 526-9297(800) 526-9297(800) 526-9297CSEAs Rancho Cucamonga Field Office sellsCSEAs Rancho Cucamonga Field Office sellsCSEAs Rancho Cucamonga Field Office sellsCSEAs Rancho Cucamonga Field Office sellstickets Monday through Friday from 8:30tickets Monday through Friday from 8:30tickets Monday through Friday from 8:30tickets Monday through Friday from 8:304:30.4:30.4:30.4:30.

Need dental insurance coverage?Need dental insurance coverage?Need dental insurance coverage?Need dental insurance coverage?CSEA dental plans are something worth smilingabout!Quality, Convenience, Predictable Cost. Theseare just three of the advantages of the DeltaDental plans offered through CSEA. To learnmore call 877-492-3862

Universal StudiosUniversal StudiosUniversal StudiosUniversal Studios3 Days for $75!

Splash Kingdom Waterpark - $20Splash Kingdom Waterpark - $20Splash Kingdom Waterpark - $20Splash Kingdom Waterpark - $20Located in Redlands, CA. Tickets are good May10-Sept 28, 2014 and include admission toWaterpark and Fun Park (Miniature Golf andBumper Boats), Go-Karts are an additionalcharge, payable at Splash Kingdom Waterpark.Parking is $7.00, Cash Only (payable at SplashKingdom Waterpark). For operating hours visitwww.splashkingdom.net or call (909) 335-7275______________________________________

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The Spotlight Is On... Greg Misamore Greg Misamore Greg Misamore Greg Misamore - [email protected] Rick Kemp Rick Kemp Rick Kemp Rick Kemp - 1st [email protected] Carl Vicnaire Carl Vicnaire Carl Vicnaire Carl Vicnaire - 2nd [email protected] Beth Davis Beth Davis Beth Davis Beth Davis - [email protected] Kelly La Ponsey Kelly La Ponsey Kelly La Ponsey Kelly La Ponsey - Treasurer (to be determined soon) Adam McQueen Adam McQueen Adam McQueen Adam McQueen - CPAC (Political Action)[email protected] Karen Walsten Karen Walsten Karen Walsten Karen Walsten - CPRO (Website/Facebook)[email protected] Lee VanderZwart Lee VanderZwart Lee VanderZwart Lee VanderZwart -Assistant CPRO (Newsletter)[email protected] Sue Gibson Sue Gibson Sue Gibson Sue Gibson - Chief Union [email protected] Maui Tatola Maui Tatola Maui Tatola Maui Tatola - Union [email protected] Myles Garrett Myles Garrett Myles Garrett Myles Garrett - Union [email protected] Keith August Keith August Keith August Keith August - Past President

You can contact an E-BoardYou can contact an E-BoardYou can contact an E-BoardYou can contact an E-Board Member via E-mail Member via E-mail Member via E-mail Member via E-mail____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Your CSEA 598 Executive Board:

A Special THANK YOUA Special THANK YOUA Special THANK YOUA Special THANK YOUChapter 598 would like to thank Myles Garrett forhis donation of $4000 specific for membertraining programs! Members, what trainingswould interest you? Let us know._______________________________________

CAN YOU ANSWER THECAN YOU ANSWER THECAN YOU ANSWER THECAN YOU ANSWER THESECRET QUESTION ??SECRET QUESTION ??SECRET QUESTION ??SECRET QUESTION ??

*Where do you find the Know Your RightsPublication and what is the publicationnumber?

SEND ANSWER with your name [email protected]

You must be present at the next Chaptermeeting to be eligible to win. GOOD LUCK!!!

Hint, Answer can be found on our ChapterWebsite.

Your News Editors: Karen & Lee

88th Annual Conference88th Annual Conference88th Annual Conference88th Annual Conference August 4-7, 2014

Dedicated classified employees from all overCalifornia will share ideas, debate and vote on

resolutions, adopt a budget and present awardsfor outstanding service and achievement. Theconference is where CSEA members set the

leadership, legislative and budgetary direction ofthe union.

Congrats to the Member-delegates that will headto the State Capitol for CSEAs 88th AnnualConference - Greg Misamore Karen Walsten Espie Gonzales Karen Capabianco Maggie Portales Myles Garrett Carl Vicnaire Peggy Sager

School Bus School Bus School Bus School Bus Roadeo Team Roadeo Team Roadeo Team Roadeo Team We are a team of school bus drivers that compete throughout So.California in School Bus Roadeo's. We runthrough obstacle courses testing our skillsat different levels against other school busdrivers.Throughout the years we have receivedmany trophies for our efforts. Severalcompetitors have qualified for the StateChampionship multiple times. The chaptercompetitions that we attend are in SanBernardino, San Diego, Orange, L.A. andwe even attended an event in Kern County. This years Southern Sectional was held at the Morongo Casino and Kristen Malone qualified in the professional class landing her an invite to the State Championship in Sacramento, CA. Theevent will be held Memorial weekend.

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