Human Relations Commission Releases Statement on Election Climate

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The Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission recently met to discuss the election climate and has released a statement.

Board of Supervisors established the Human Relations Commission in May 2020 to promote positive human relations, respect and the integrity of every individual regardless of gender, religion, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or citizenship status.

The Commission consists of 31 members, of which 24 are currently seated. Meet the Commission Members.

Beware: Virtual Halloween Happenings Coming For You!

Employees dressed up for Halloween in 2019.

Employees dressed up for Halloween in 2019.

Halloween hauntings around the corner. And this year the festivities will find you where you are—so get ready for a ghoulishly good time. Join a virtual costume party, groove along to spirited music and find more frighteningly fun activities on InSite on Friday, Oct. 30.

See what all the hocus pocus is about. You are sure to have a wicked good time!

To join the virtual costume party, submit a photo of your 2020 costume or a photo of your favorite costume from years past. Email your name, title, department and photo to communications@sdcounty.ca.gov. Don’t forget to tell us who or what you are dressed as!

Shop the CECO Store

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The County Employees’ Charitable Organization is now selling merchandise. Supporting CECO has never been so fashionable!

Items for sale during the CECO Fall Campaign are a full-zip hoodie, coffee mug, and face mask and sanitzer set.

All proceeds from sales will benefit CECO’s fundraising goals and ultimately be granted to local nonprofits and County employees experiencing a one-time financial crisis.

Shopping is simple. Complete and the order form and submit it to sdceco@sdcounty.ca.gov. Send cash or check payment to MS: 0-41 Attn: Nadia Binderup/CECO or via PayPal.

Contact sdceco@sdcounty.ca.gov with any questions.

ERG Event: Celebrate Larry Itliong Day and Get a Free 'I Voted' Button!

Filipino American History Month (FAHM) is almost at a close. Join our County of San Diego Filipino-American Employees Association (CSDFEA) for their final FAHM event on Tuesday, Oct. 27, starting at 6 p.m. to celebrate Larry Itliong Day! To commemorate this day, CSDFEA will be recognizing the 2020 Larry Itliong Scholarship awardees and Art Contest winners.

Register at csdfea@sdcounty.ca.gov. Zoom meeting details will be emailed the morning of Oct. 27 to those who register.

CSDFEA is giving away commemorative “VOTE 2020” buttons to CSDFEA members! There’s a limited supply so vote early to secure your button. Just email CSDFEA and let them know that you’ve voted.

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Apply for EWA Board of Director and Officer Positions

The Emerging Workforce Association (EWA) is seeking to fill two board of director and four officer seats for the 2021–2022 term!

Learn more about the position descriptions online.

Check out our 2020 All Members Meeting video for additional information about the elections as well as benefits of joining EWA.

If you are interested in applying, fill out the application by close of business Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Qualifications to serve as a board of director or officer member:

  • You must be a County of San Diego employee.

  • You must be a member of the EWA.

Time commitment/requirements:

  • Attend monthly meetings (typically after work for 1-2 hours).

  • Term will last two calendar years beginning Jan. 1, 2021.

Applicants may be contacted for additional information and/or to schedule an interview.

For questions, please email EWA@sdcounty.ca.gov.

Play Along to FAHM Bingo

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Celebrate Filipino American History Month (FAHM) this week by playing bingo. Our County of San Diego Filipino American Employees Association (CSDFEA) put together a fun and informative game for you to play with family, friends and coworkers.

Before you download and print your bingo card, take the Trivia Challenge for Filipino American History Month.

Plus, learn about a CSDFEA fundraiser to support financially challenged University of the Philippines students. See the flyer.

Learn more about CSDFEA, visit their website.