Have some Blooming Fun; Learn Gardening Tips at COC’s Demonstration Garden!

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Ever dreamed of having a green thumb in your garden but somehow just couldn’t excel at it?

Well, now you can, by learning for free from experts from the Master Gardener Association of San Diego County.

Starting Oct. 5, they will hold 30-minute “lunch and learn” tutorials from noon to 12:30 p.m. at the County Operations Center’s Demonstration Garden every first Wednesday of the month.

The free tutorials are open to employees and the public.

The first will center on composting ― nature’s way of recycling and making your garden grow.

You can learn how to compost, why it is important and have some fun at the same time! There will be compost at the demonstration to give attendees an idea of what the end-product is they are looking for, as well as fresh fruit and vegetable scraps to show how you start.

Future lunch and learns will revolve around various topics including seasonal vegetables, pollinators and sustainability.

So, get ready to dig into gardening!

Open Enrollment Is Here

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Make your benefits elections for 2023 by enrolling now through 5 p.m., Oct. 20.

Visit the Open Enrollment Website to learn what’s new with benefit plans and review the Open Enrollment Guide. Plus, there are FAQs and instructions to help guide you through the enrollment process.

Did you miss the Open Enrollment information fairs? You can watch them now.

If you have any questions, reach out to your Benefits Ambassador or email Employee Benefits at DHRBenefits.FGG@sdcounty.ca.gov.

Are You Ready?

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Disasters can happen anywhere, anytime. Join the Emerging Workforce Association Employee Resource Group and the County's Office of Emergency Services for an emergency preparedness lunch and learn from noon to 1 p.m., Sept. 28. 

Participants will learn: 

  • Top hazards that affect San Diego County.  

  • How to make an emergency plan. 

  • What to include in your emergency supplies kit.  

  • How to stay informed with accurate information before, during and after a disaster.   

This event is free. Registration is required. 

Join on Teams or in-person at the County Operations Center, 5530 Overland Ave., 2nd Floor Training Room, San Diego. 

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See the flyer below. 

New Community Engagement Website for Employees

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To ensure all departments and programs are embedding engagement into their operations, a new Community Engagement “hub” website was created for employees. The site provides resources and guidance including tips, templates and tools to help plan for effective engagement and communications.

With community engagement at the center our recently reimagined general management system that we use to manage operations, this website is for all of us! After all, community engagement means more opportunities for all community members, including employees, to play a meaningful role in deliberations, discussions and decision-making here at the County.

Save the page to your browser. It will be here when you need it. Plus, resources will continue to be added.

In addition, you can share your own feedback and best practices,

For information or questions, contact the County Communications Office at communications@sdcounty.ca.gov or 619-595-4633.

Don’t Miss Indigenous Sovereign Nations Celebration at Library

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The San Diego County Library and Indigenous Sovereign Nations Employee Resource Group are hosting a celebration at the Valley Center Library from 1 to 4 p.m., Sept. 24. Join the event to experience and learn about indigenous culture with traditional singing, dancing, storytelling, art projects, giveaways and more.

The event is free and open to everyone.

The Valley Center Library is located at 29200 Cole Grand Road, Valley Center.

See flyer below.

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Join CSDFEA for Book Discussion

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Join the County of San Diego Filipino-American Employees’ Association (CSDFEA) and the City of San Diego Filipino-American Employees’ Association for a book discussion for Filipino-American History Month in October. The book will be “In the Country: Stories” by Mia Alvar.   

Date: Oct. 3 

Time: 6 – 8 p.m. 

Location:  Skyline Hills Branch Library , 7900 Paradise Valley Road , San Diego, CA 92139 

Learn more about the book and RSVP. 

See the flyer below.

Nominations Being Accepted to LGBTQ&A ERG Board

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The LGBTQ&A Employee Resource Group invites you to get involved. The ERG has two board member openings: treasurer and secretary.

Nominate a fellow employee or yourself by Oct. 31. Email nominations to LGBTA@sdcounty.ca.gov.

Anticipated time commitment is approximately 3 hours a month.

Duties as Outlined in the Bylaws:

Treasurer

  • Be the chief financial officer of the Employee Resource Group and shall keep and maintain an itemized account and records of all receipts and disbursements.

  • Deposit all money in the Employee Resource Group’s account and disburse the funds of the Employee Resource Group as ordered by the Board of Officers.

  • Provide financial reports to the Board.

  • Be responsible for signing, with the Chair, all financial checks, drafts, notes, and other evidence of indebtedness of the Employee Resource Group.

  • Prepare annual report.

  • Submit annual income tax as required by the State.

  • Have other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Chair.

Secretary

  • Be responsible for recording and maintaining minutes of all meetings and actions of the Board and members.

  • Keep current membership records.

  • Send notices of all meetings.

  • Responsible for the official correspondence of the Employee Resource Group.

  • Have other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Chair.