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Did you miss the D&I Champion Showcase? Want to revisit some of the ideas that were shared? You can watch the event above. The May 25th lunchtime event featured diversity and inclusion presentations from departments across the County with featured presenters from PSG (Probation), LUEG (Planning & Development Services), HHSA (D&I Transformation Team), FG3 (Clerk of the Board) and the Employee Resource Group (ERG) Council.
Listen in and be inspired to put some of the ideas into practice in your own department.
Did you attend the event? We want your feedback. Please share your impressions or suggestions via our event survey – click here.
For questions on how to get started implementing D&I ideas in your department, contact your departmental champion.
Additional support can be found by emailing the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Division: Taryell.Simmons@sdcounty.ca.gov, Shontay.Turner@sdcounty.ca.gov, or Holly.Norton@sdcounty.ca.gov.
The County Administration Center was lit in blue and green Tuesday night in memory of George Floyd.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
The County Administration Center was lit Wednesday night for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
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.
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