Luke Gallagher, assistant manager of the financial division in the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s office, captured this beautiful sunset from Waterfront Park after work.
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The San Diego County Employees’ Charitable Organization is hosting a Game Night at Quantum Brewing from 5 to 9 p.m., July 12.
Gather up friends for a fun night where a portion of sales will be donated to CECO.
Attendees are invited to bring their favorite game.
Quantum Brewing is located at 5375 Kearny Villa Rd., San Diego, CA 92123.
See flyer below.
The Middle Eastern Employee Resource Group invites County employees to a presentation on Dura Europos, the “Pompeii of the Syrian Desert” and home of the world’s oldest church and synagogue.
The event will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 16 at Poway Library, 13137 Poway Rd., Poway.
The speaker will be Dr. Suhail Zavaro, a medical director of cardiology at Sharp Grossmont Hospital and a cardiologist at the San Diego Cardiac Center and Zavaro Cardiovascular Institute.
See the flyer below.
The County Administration Center was lit Monday night to recognize Juneteenth.
Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility hosted a lively Philippine Independence Day celebration on June 8. The event was full of music, dance, karaoke, food, speakers and a parade throughout the facility for their residents.
Lani Ngo, occupational therapy supervisor, shared these photos saying that all Edgemoor departments all came together to make this celebration happen!
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The County Administration Center was lit Thursday night to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
By the African American Association of County Employees
Juneteenth is a time for learning, reflecting and celebrating progress towards unity and freedom in America to strive for a better future. The historical legacy of Juneteenth shows the value of never giving up hope in uncertain times.
What is Juneteenth and why is it a holiday?
In 1865, on June 19 more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln declared all enslaved persons free, Major General Gordon Granger and Union Army troops marched to Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation and free the last enslaved Black Americans in Texas. Those who were freed celebrated their long-overdue emancipation on June 19.
Today, celebrating Juneteenth is a chance to celebrate human freedom, reflect on the grievous legacy of slavery, and commit to rooting out systemic racism that continues to plague our society as we strive to deliver the full promise of America to every American. Only through the 13 Amendment did emancipation end slavery through the United States. Juneteenth is America’s second Independence Day.
Why do they call it Juneteenth?
The official name of the federal holiday is Juneteenth National Independence Day; it’s also known as Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day and Freedom Day. The holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, observed annually on June 19. The name Juneteenth comes from a combination of the words “June” and “nineteenth.”
How is Juneteenth celebrated?
Juneteenth celebrations in the United States typically include prayer and religious services, speeches, educational events, family gatherings, picnics and festivals with food, music and dancing. The day is also celebrated outside the United States and is used to recognize the end of slavery as well as to celebrate African American culture and achievements.
When did Juneteenth become recognized as a holiday?
Juneteenth became a state holiday in Texas in 1980 and several other states subsequently followed suit thereafter. In 2021, Juneteenth was made a federal holiday. The day is also celebrated outside the United States, being used by organizations, several countries, to recognize the end of slavery and to honor the culture and achievements of African Americans.
The Meaning of the Flag
The red, white and blue color scheme that mimics that of the American flag was a conscious choice. It is meant to connote that enslaved people (who were not granted citizenships) and their descendants were and always have been Americans. It also signifies the United States’ continued responsibility to do right by those affected by the continued injustices faced by Black Americans.
The Juneteenth flag has a white star in the center, meant to represent both Texas (the Lone Star State), as well as the freedom of enslaved people in all 50 states. The Juneteenth flag was created in 1977 by activist Ben Haith, founder of the National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation, with the help of illustrator Lisa Jeanna Graf. The deliberate process of designing the flag, which is brimming with symbols of the day’s meaning, has made it an integral component of the holiday.
Source documentation for the write up is based on the information from the following website.
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Know the Code is a monthly series highlighting different sections of the County of San Diego Code of Ethics. The mission of the Office of Ethics and Compliance (OEC) is to assist in fulfilling the County’s commitment to the highest standards of ethics and compliance.
By the Office of Ethics and Compliance
What distinguishes us as one of the best counties in the nation is our mission and values which includes our commitment to ethics.
As a county employee, you are a valued member of our talented team. Each of you has the power, and the responsibility, to make this organization one of unquestionable ethics. The way you act, and the way your fellow teammates act, establish our cultural ethics – what is and is not acceptable behavior.
So many people in varying roles and responsibilities means different challenges when it comes to ethics. With ethics, three things typically come to mind.
First, like a doctor’s oath, do no harm.
Second, treat others appropriately.
Third, do the right thing.
Ethics are at the core of any successful government or business. This holds true for us both as individuals and for your work unit, division, department, agency and the County as a whole.
The County’s guiding principles are our values: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Remember, everything you do should help build the public’s confidence in government, not shake it.
Check out the OEC webpage on InSite for information about upcoming Ethics and Compliance program events, training, and resources including monthly “Know the Code” articles and micro-training videos such as this month’s video for Conflict of Interest.
If you have questions about Ethics & Compliance training or how to access the training and other
Ethics & Compliance resources, please contact the OEC team at oec@sdcounty.ca.gov, 619-531-5174. HHSA staff may also contact the dedicated HHSA Agency Compliance team at compliance.hhsa@sdcounty.ca.gov, 619-338-2807.
During simple conversations, how many times have we heard, “that was not my intention,” or “that's really offensive?” Microaggressions are usually not intended to cause harm, but they do.
The County has rolled out a new training for employees to learn about microaggressions. It gives you some examples of microaggressions and explains the effect they can have on people. You’ll learn how to avoid microaggressions and how to respond if they are directed toward you.
In workplaces across the country, people are having real conversations around race, justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. The County of San Diego is committed to providing a workplace that is diverse and inclusive and provides a safe working environment for employees from all walks of life. We've made great strides towards these goals through departments and groups like the Department of Human Resources' Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Division, the Office of Equity and Racial Justice, Employee Resource Groups and more.
There are always more steps we as employees can take to help ensure that our coworkers feel welcome and included on a day-to-day basis. One of those steps is being aware of the use of microaggressions.
A Juneteenth flag Raising Ceremony was held at the County Administration Center Tuesday morning. The African American Association of County Employees, Supervisor Joel Anderson and Chairwoman Nora Vargas partnered with the Black American Political Association of California, Young Black & N’ Business and others for the event.
Following the ceremony, the County Board of Supervisors issued a proclamation recognizing Juneteenth. Watch members of AAACE and the Office of Equity and Racial Justice accept the proclamation.
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