Our County staff is is constantly out and about making sure that county residents are safe and secure. We test the ocean to make sure it's safe to swim in. We check fruit trees for any type of bug infestation. When it comes to rodents, we have to be extra careful, because you never know what they might be carrying.
If it hasn’t arrived already, a census form will soon be showing up in your mailbox. With just 10 short questions, it should take you only about 10 minutes to complete. It’s extremely important for San Diego County that you do so.
When you fill out the census form, you’re making a statement about resources your community needs. The count affects how many seats California gets in the U.S. House of Representatives and how the state will draw districts. Census data is used to decide how federal funds will be spent on infrastructure and services. If San Diego County is to get an appropriate amount of funding, the census needs to accurately record how many people live here.
The information is also used by many organizations and individuals to help guide decisions on everything from business marketing to health research.
Included with the form is a postage-paid envelope. Mailing it back is not only convenient – it saves money. It costs $57 to send a census taker to a household that fails to mail in the form. The Census Bureau estimates that if every household completed and mailed in the form, with no door-to-door follow-up, it would save taxpayers $1.5 billion.
You can learn much more about the census, including how to participate and how your information is protected, by visiting the 2010 Census Web site.
The state is also promoting participation in the census through the California Complete Count Web site.
San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister is pleased to announce the next Investment & Retirement Symposium presented by the Deferred Compensation Division.
This evening symposium will be held on Thursday, May 6, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. We have changed to a beautiful new location – the Doubletree Hotel, Mission Valley, 7450 Hazard Center Dr., San Diego, 92108.
There is no shortage of financial issues that families have to address these days. George Chamberlin will provide an overview of subjects including stocks, tax-free investing, Roth IRA conversions, dealing with the potential for rising interest rates, inflation and much more.
George Chamberlin provides a wealth of financial and business news updates to the Southern California Region. He is the Executive Editor for The Daily Transcript, San Diego’s only daily business newspaper and the business editor for KOGO Radio and host of “Money in the Morning,” a personal finance program each Sunday morning. As the Money Advisor for NBC 7/39, George provides financial reports each weekday morning, is a columnist for the North County Times and is the publisher and editor of a national newsletter, Investing for Rookies.
The cost is $15 per person or $25 per couple prior to April 15; $20 per person or $30 per couple after April 15. Dinner and parking are included with your paid registration. Great giveaways and prizes too! Seating is limited and pre-registration by April 30 is required.
For registration and information, please log on to www.myDCplan.com (under the Important Information Box) or call the Deferred Compensation Department at (619) 531-5840.
The Registrar of Voters is preparing for the June 8, 2010 Gubernatorial Primary Election and needs to identify poll workers who can help with this important election. If you have never worked a poll, I hope you will seriously consider trying this new experience and join a team this election. For those 500-700 employees who have served before as poll workers, I commend you and hope you will return this election.
Since this primary election is expected to draw a larger turnout than the May 19, 2009 Statewide Special Election, the Registrar’s Office has made several changes that will improve your preparation and election day experience. To be a poll worker, you must complete a one-hour, online training and a two-hour class, in which you’ll learn to set up and close a poll and practice election scenarios. County employees can complete these trainings during work time, with supervisor approval. As in the past, this training is optional for poll workers assigned to work as Clerks.
Please note that Precinct Inspectors (PIs) will no longer be given a special cell phone for Election Day. Instead, they will be expected to use their personal cell phone to contact the hotline or recruitment staff and will be compensated with an additional $5 for using their personal cell phones.
We especially encourage those of you with bilingual skills in Spanish, Filipino or Vietnamese to volunteer. For information on other areas in which poll workers are needed, read the Eagle News.
The County’s Compensation Ordinance requires a new application be submitted with supervisor approval for each election. So turn in your application for this election as early as possible. If you have questions regarding the County Poll Worker Program, please contact Jean Vukotich at (858) 694-3419 or jean.vukotich@sdcounty.ca.gov.
If you head out to see the wildflowers at Agua Caliente County Park, you may run into Kevin Benson, a supervising park ranger there.
At Gillespie Field, there's a vintage replica of Amelia Earhart's plane owned by Grace McGuire, who is planning to recreate and finish the flight that took Amelia Earhart's life.
A cool little story for your Monday morning...
If you are an active General member, you have an opportunity to be the voice of your fellow General members. Help make important decisions, such as how the pension fund is invested and setting SDCERA’s strategic direction. Consider running in the upcoming election for a seat on the Board of Retirement.
Pick up your candidate petition beginning March 25, 2010, at the SDCERA office located at 2275 Rio Bonito Way, Suite 200, in Mission Valley. Please see the election schedule below for important deadlines. The third seat is one of two seats elected by active General members. The elected candidate will serve a three-year term beginning on July 1, 2010.
Dear Fellow County Employee,
Most people don’t realize what a serious and widespread problem premature birth is. In just one year in San Diego County, over 4,700 babies are born too soon.
Nearly all of us have felt the emotional strain of a baby born too soon – either personally or through family, friends or co-workers. In fact, to help illustrate how serious this issue is, two of our very own County colleagues have agreed to share their personal stories in a CTN video that’s posted here on CWW. While their children are happy and healthy now, premature babies can suffer from chronic lung ailments, developmental delays, impaired vision and other serious impediments to their growth and health.
The County of San Diego has a longstanding partnership with the March of Dimes, which is working to address this issue, and for a good reason - we have the same goals. One of the County’s Strategic Initiatives is for all kids to be safe and healthy. The March of Dimes goal is that one day all babies will be born full term and healthy.
When we raise funds for the March of Dimes, it’s important to note that 100% of those funds stays in San Diego County; with 88% going right back out to research, education, and programs. In fact, research at UCSD, funded by the March of Dimes, is responsible for discovering a life saving lung therapy for preemies- a therapy that saves thousands of lives a year and is used worldwide.
That’s why I’m so proud that we support the March of Dimes each year and participate in their annual March for Babies. We raised more than $63,000 last year. This year, our fundraising goal is $67,000 and our theme is “I make the Difference.” And be assured, with charity donations down, this year’s goal will be a challenge and every single person will make a difference.
One of the best ways to contribute -- and have a great time -- is to join your fellow County workers, their families and me at the March for Babies in Balboa Park on Saturday, April 24th.
Signing up for March for Babies is easier than ever. You can register online at http://www.marchforbabies.org/ and create your own e-mail message and personal web site that family and friends can use to donate online and support your walk. Be sure to search for the County of San Diego team, then select the team that represents your Group.
And, if you can’t walk, how about sponsoring a co-worker who is walking?
If you have any questions please contact any of the following:
Chair: Holly Davidson: holly.davidson@sdcounty.ca.gov
CSG lead: Vicki Chappell: vicki.chappell@sdcounty.ca.gov
FG3 lead: Steven Penner: steven.penner@sdcounty.ca.gov
LUEG lead: Susie Vaughn: susie.vaughn@sdcounty.ca.gov
HHSA lead: Shauna Rose-Pfeiffer: shauna.rose-pfeiffer@sdcounty.ca.gov
PSG lead: Derryl Acosta: derryl.acosta@sdcounty.ca.gov
On behalf of the County, the March of Dimes and the future babies and families who will benefit from your generosity, I thank you all.
Sincerely,
Walt Ekard
Chief Administrative Officer
Overdue Library books or DVDs at home? Afraid of the fees, the shame of a librarian's disproval?
Never fear. There's no need to hide!
Tomorrow is Fine-Free Friday, when you can return your overdue Library materials and all is forgiven. The slate is wiped clean.
For some, learning to read comes later in life with help from the County Library.
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