Remembering George Floyd
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The County Administration Center was lit in blue and green Tuesday night in memory of George Floyd.
Take Chicano Park Mural Tour with SDCLA
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Join our San Diego County Latino Association ERG for a cultural arts and history tour of the murals at Chicano Park in Barrio Logan on Saturday, June 5. This is a fun and educational family event. Everyone is welcome!
The gathering starts at 1:30 p.m. in the park. After the tour, participants can walk over to shop, eat and support Latino-owned small businesses in Logan Heights at the “Walk the Block” event just a few steps from the park.
RSVP by emailing SDCLA@sdcounty.ca.gov.
See flyer below.
Walk and Lunch with LGBTQ&A ERG
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Join our LGBTQ & Allies Employee Resource Group for a harbor walk and lunch in Little Italy on June 5. Park and meet at Shoreline Park located at 2200 Shelter Island Drive at 10:30 a.m.
Not in the mood to walk? Just meet in Little Italy around noon at the Little Italy Food Hall on Date Street.
For more info, see the flyer below.
Honoring Emergency Medical Services Week
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The County Administration Center was lit in red, blue and yellow on Friday night in honor of Emergency Medical Services Week. Thank you to all emergency medical services workers that help keep our San Diego County communities safe year-round.
Get Your COVID Vaccine: County Employees and Families Event Wednesday, May 26 at COC
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Help keep the workplace and your home healthy. Get your COVID-19 vaccination! The County will host a vaccination event for employees and their families from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 26 in the Chambers room at County Operations Center in Kearny Mesa.
The free event will offer Johnson & Johnson vaccines for adults. Pfizer vaccines will be available for 12- to 17-year-olds. Pfizer vaccinations will require a follow-up vaccination.
Appointments are recommended. You can make an appointment by going to MyTurn.ca.gov and following these instructions: Just answer a few questions, look for the “access code” box at the bottom of the page and enter this access code: BBC47JRD1B. That will take you to the page where you can make the appointment for Wednesday’s clinic.
Remember to bring your work badge with you!
· Location: County Operations Center-Chambers, 5520 Overland Ave., San Diego
· Date: Wednesday, May 26
· Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
· ID: Bring your work badge.
If are unable to attend, please visit the County’s COVID-19 vaccination webpage to find other vaccination events near you.
If you have additional questions, please contact covidvaxinquiry.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov.
Also read: View COVID-19 Vaccines: Frequently Asked Questions
Attend SDCLA’s Paint Night Fundraiser
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Make your own masterpiece while supporting the San Diego County Latino Association’s scholarship fund. Attend the employee resource group’s Paint Night Fundraiser on June 11.
Date: June 11
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: Filippi's Pizza Grotto Kearny Mesa
Address: 5353 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
Price: $35
SDCLA will be following all COVID-19 guidelines per the CDC and County of San Diego. Masks will be required to participate and hand sanitizer will be available. There will be a limited number of seats available to ensure safe distancing.
Tickets are sold on a first come first serve basis and includes the painting experience and appetizers. Payment for ticket is available using Venmo or Pay Pal and personal check. See flyer for payment details.
For questions, reach out at sdcla@sdcounty.ca.gov.
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
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The County Administration Center was lit Wednesday night for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Join the D&I Virtual Showcase
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Grab your lunch and join the virtual D&I Champions Showcase on May 25. Come and support the hard work and commitment of our Diversity and Inclusion Champions over the past year as they share the creative ideas, resources and best practices that have fostered a greater sense of inclusion and helped to build trusting relationships.
D&I Virtual Champion Showcase
Presenters: PSG (Probation), LUEG (Planning & Development Services), HHSA (D&I Transformation Team), FG3 (Clerk of the Board) and the Employee Resource Group (ERG) Council
When: Tuesday, May 25 at noon – 1 p.m.
Zoom Link: sdcounty-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/89276 645268
Calendar Reminder: bit.ly/ChampShowicalendar
Flyer: bit.ly/2021ChampionShowcase
For questions, please email a member of the EDI Team: Shontay.Turner@sdcounty.ca.gov, Taryell.Simmons@sdcounty.ca.gov or Holly.Norton@sdcounty.ca.gov.
Amplify AAPI Voices: Beyond the Surface
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Join the Asian Pacific Alliance of County Employees for a panel discussion and help Amplify AAPI Voices: Beyond the Surface. The employee resource group is holding the virtual event on Thursday, May 20.
Listen to Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders from the local community as they discuss a wide range of topics such as culture, heritage, customs and traditions; what it means to be AAPI; and current issues surrounding the AAPI community.
A Panel Discussion
Date: Thursday, May 20
Time: 5 p.m.
This will be a recorded event.
Moderator:
Thai Sukrachan, assistant director, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; former APACE president
Panelists:
Cesar Escuro, interim chief probation officer, Probation Department, County of San Diego
Rachel Witt, chief deputy county counsel, Office of County Counsel, County of San Diego
Sumi Lee, chief compliance officer, Office of Ethics and Compliance, County of San Diego
Lee Ann Kim, community advocate and founder of the San Diego Asian Film Festival
Celia Solis, director of operations and development, Azul and New Americans Museum
Find additional information at apacesd.weebly.com.
Explore the D&I Digest: "Shaped by Experience"
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Message from Helen Robbins-Meyer, Chief Administrative Officer:
In the past year, we experienced an extraordinary shift in the way we see the world. From rising concerns about health equity to our deep commitments to identify and address systemic racism, we bore witness to a reignited call to action to foster a space of belonging, equity and inclusion for all. As a County, we responded with a plan. Our actions were highlighted in the InSite article, “D&I Executive Council: The Next Steps in Diversity and Inclusion.”
Over the past five years, the County’s Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) initiative has supported employee development by providing training that piqued curiosity and increased awareness throughout the enterprise. Our Departmental Champions played an important role in embracing ideas, promoting educational opportunities and building relationships to help meet our D&I Strategic Plan goals. One of their resources has been the D&I Digest, a tool that is an information bridge for sharing ideas and stories about our workplace and community.
Published versions of the digest have been accessible in the Ethics, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion hub on InSite. However, we want to extend our reach and encourage a community-minded approach to D&I by rolling out this straight-to-your-inbox message today. The D&I team is excited to announce that the quarter 4 D&I Digest is available and invite you to open the pages and explore the features, videos, articles and stories with curiosity and an open heart. This quarter’s theme is “Shaped by Experience.”
In the pages, we believe you’ll find common ground, be informed about our different journeys and learn ways to honor the diverse qualities in each of us. Our hope is that although the way we work and interact has changed, discovering ways to connect and share information will lead to greater engagement and opportunity to expand how we pursue a culture of togetherness, belonging and inclusion. Join your Departmental Champions and explore the digest today - let’s go further, together!