ERGs Mark Transgender Day of Remembrance

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The African American Association of County Employees (AAACE) and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Allies Employee Resource Group (LGBTQ&A) release the following statement:

The lighting of the County Administration Center (CAC) on Nov. 20 recognizes the solemn occasion of Transgender Day of Remembrance. Tragically, 2020 has already seen at least 34 transgender or gender non-conforming people killed by violent means*, the majority of who were Black and Latinx transgender women.

To honor these victims and countless others, we stand in solidarity by lighting the County Administration Center to remember each life lost. The visibility this lighting provides is a small step to bring awareness to a grim reality for one of the most vulnerable populations in our society. Transgender people also face disproportionate health disparities, harassment, and discrimination.

It is incumbent upon all of us with privilege to use our power to do more.

To learn more about intersectionality and the realities of Transgender people in the words of some of the County’s own employees, please visit this article.

For ways you can get involved, please visit these organizations:

CSDFEA Awards $3,500 in Scholarships

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The County of San Diego Filipino-American Employee Association (CSDFEA) employee resource group awarded $3,500 in scholarships to local Filipino American students during a virtual celebration Oct. 27.

The Larry Itliong 2020 Scholarship awardees were recognized: 

  • Mia Aguimatang ($1000)

  • Alexandra Bartsch ($750)

  • Aryal Jardines ($750)

CSDFEA also recognized the Larry Itliong 2020 Art Contest winners: 

  • Madison Baines ($500)

  • Katelin Jaque ($250)

  • Martina Reyes ($250) 

The prompt for the 2020 Larry Iltiong Art Contest was, "1930's Watsonville Riots." In response, CSDFEA received eight entries - six visual art pieces, one original song and one short film. View the art pieces and hear the song online.

Produce Box Winners Announced

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Getting a flu shot really has its benefits! Five participants in the flu shot challenge were randomly selected in an opportunity drawing to win a fresh veggie and fruit box delivered to their door.

Produce Box Winners:

  • Amanda Armstrong, Planning and Development Services Office Assistant

  • Anna Kremen, Environmental Health Technician

  • Lisa Kondrat-Dauphin, Treasurer-Tax Collector Manager

  • Lindsay Ramsey, Office Assistant, Eligibility Operations

  • Detra Williams, Treasurer-Tax Collector Manager

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Thousands of County employees have already gotten a flu shot. Have you?

While worksite flu shot fairs are over – you can still get a free flu shot. Get your vaccination with Kaiser Permanente and UnitedHealthcare.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses. Getting a flu vaccine during 2020-2021 will be more important than ever!

Apply to CSDFEA Board of Directors

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The County of San Diego Filipino American Employees Association (CSDFEA) is now accepting nominations for the 2021-2022 Board of Directors. Positions are as follows: president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, auditor, and three general members.

Read the position descriptions here.

This is a great opportunity to play an active role in the Employee Resource Groups while gaining leadership and program development experience. Interested individuals are encouraged to read about CSDFEA’s programs by visiting their website and/or reaching out to the current Board of Directors.

The deadline to submit the self-nomination form (open in Internet Explorer) and candidacy statement to csdfea@sdcounty.ca.gov is close of business Nov. 23. CSDFEA members will vote the week of November 30, 2020.

CECO Survey Says…

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What is San Diego County Employees Charitable Organization’s mission? Where is my CECO donation going? How does the CECO grants program work?

All great questions!

Last month, CECO hosted a survey on Insite to help identify opportunities to bolster outreach and programming. Here is some information CECO wanted to share to help explain CECO…

The CECO mission is to stimulate among the employees and retirees of the County of San Diego an interest and concern towards the health, safety, and quality of life of the people of San Diego County. CECO accomplishes this each year by lending a hand to our community via distribution of grants to local nonprofits who support these same pillars and assist County employees experiencing a one-time financial crisis.

In order to raise funds for grants, CECO relies on the generosity of County employees and retirees. CECO has nearly 1,000 members and with as little as $2 a paycheck, or a one-time donation, you are able to join the legacy of giving. 100% of raised funds go directly back to the community via grants or assisting employees experiencing a financial crisis.

Each year, at the recommendation of the CECO's allocation committee, the organization approves grants to local nonprofits based on available funds. Past grant recipients and info can be found on CECO's website. Selected nonprofits receive grant funding based on their requested need for tangible items, such as beds, medication, food, musical instruments, or laptops.

“What's great about CECO is its support for nonprofits both big and small because we know each one makes its own unique impact and mark on the communities they serve,” said CECO President Nadia Binderup Moshirian. 

Visit sdceco.org to register for its newsletter to stay in touch with all CECO-related activities or follow CECO on Facebook.