PPOA Calendar 2012

Los Angeles County Professional
Peace Officers Association
2012
Calendar
& Benefits
Since 1951, the Los Angeles County Professional Peace
Officers Association (PPOA) has proudly offered an impressive
array of benefits to its membership. PPOA members can rest
assured that the union’s Board of Directors and staff strive to
secure new, more rewarding benefits year after year.
This calendar/benefits booklet is designed to give PPOA
members a brief overview of the many exclusive benefits,
perks and privileges to which they are entitled.
For more information about PPOA or any of the benefits
listed in this calendar and benefits booklet, please call
(800) 747-PPOA or visit our website at www.ppoa.com.
Save this booklet throughout 2012 to use as a resource for
PPOA benefits and event dates.
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
2011
was a very busy year for PPOA. We worked
hard fighting to protect our pensions and
our current salaries and benefits. We had
great success, though we aren’t out of the woods just yet. There will
continue to be attacks against our pensions by opportunists looking to
take advantage of the depressed economy to rile the citizenry against
public employees. Rest assured, we will continue to fight on behalf of
our members to protect their salaries, benefits and retirements.
I am very excited about what lies ahead in 2012 for PPOA members.
It took several years of research, but we anticipate having our PPOA
Insurance Agency up and running early in 2012. The PPOA Insurance
Agency will be a full service agency offering all types of insurance,
including home, auto, life and everything in-between. Our staff will
conduct extensive research on the best insurance companies and
negotiate the best insurance rates for our members. We will provide
more information as soon as we are completely operational.
Our Charitable Foundation Board of Directors has taken a bold
approach to fundraising for 2012. When most nonprofits are
struggling to generate donations and successful fundraisers, we will
actually be expanding our efforts by hosting MORE fundraisers in
2012. We realize the risk we are taking, but it is very important to us
that we raise sufficient funds to assist our members when they are
in need. I am proud that we have increased our financial support by
500 percent over the years for families of peace officers killed in the
line of duty, thanks to our very successful Peace Officer Memorial
Golf Tournament. We look forward to a successful year for our charity
so we can expand our financial assistance to more members. In this
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calendar book, and in every issue of
Star & Shield, you will see sponsors
and businesses that support PPOA
and our members, some of which
have supported us for many years.
I hope you will patronize these
businesses and support those who
support law enforcement. Be sure
to tell them you heard about them
from PPOA!
As always, PPOA is about our
members and we are here to
Brian Moriguchi
provide you with the best services
possible. I am very proud of the efforts of PPOA and its staff and Board
members for their commitment to providing quality service to the
membership. I am thankful to the membership as well for their support
of the finest employee association in Los Angeles County. This teamwork
has proven successful and PPOA continues to have a great reputation
as a leader among employee associations in California. If you have any
suggestions on how we can improve our services, please contact me at
bmoriguchi@ppoa.com.
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PPOA
Table of Contents
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Legal Representation������������������������������� 14
Negotiations ������������������������������������� 15
Insurance ��������������������������������������� 20
Political Muscle����������������������������������� 22
Connections ������������������������������������� 23
Worthy Cause ������������������������������������ 32
Staff and Board����������������������������������� 33
Communication and More���������������������������� 38
PPOA Contacts ����������������������������������� 44
PPOA Discounts����������������������������������� 46
PPOA Smart Saver Blue Pages������������������������� 47
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CREDIT UNION
Trustworthy Banking
Perhaps the most lucrative benefit of being a PPOA member is POPA
Federal Credit Union. This full-service banking institution was founded
by PPOA members in 1977 and is annually ranked among the top
credit unions of its size in the United States.
POPA Federal Credit Union proudly offers no-fee services, including:
» Checking and savings
» Internet banking
» Direct deposit
» Auto loans
» Real estate loans
» Debt consolidation
» Low-interest credit cards
Despite its tremendous growth over the last three decades, POPA
Federal Credit Union continues to adhere to its philosophy of “members
helping members” and takes pride in serving one member at a time.
POPA Federal Credit Union has four full-service locations to serve you:
Cerritos
13304 East Alondra Blvd.
(562) 229-9181
24-hour ATM available
San Dimas
188 E. Arrow Highway
(888) 769-1794
24-hour ATM available
Monterey Park
1100 Corporate Center Dr.
(323) 269-5055
Valencia
27220 Turnberry Lane, Suite 100
(661) 775-8042
For more information, call POPA Federal Credit Union at
(800) 369-POPA or visit www.popafcu.org.
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2012 HOLIDAYS
January
2 New Year’s Day Observed
16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February
2 Groundhog Day
14 Valentine’s Day
20 Presidents Day
22 Ash Wednesday
March
11 Daylight Saving Time Begins
17 St. Patrick’s Day
April
8 Easter
22 Earth Day
25 Administrative Professionals Day
May
13 Mother’s Day
19 Armed Forces Day
28 Memorial Day
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June
14 Flag Day
17 Father’s Day
July
4 Independence Day
September
3 Labor Day
October
8 Columbus Day
24 United Nations Day
31 Halloween
November
4 Daylight Saving Time Ends
12 Veterans Day Observed
22 Thanksgiving
23 Day After Thanksgiving
December
25 Christmas Day
31 New Year’s Eve
Dates in bold are L.A. County holidays.
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New Year’s Day
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PPOA Office Closed
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International Police
& Fire Winter Games Martin Luther
Sunday River, ME King Jr. Day
(through 1/20)
PPOA Office Closed
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Lakewood Station Reunion
Elephant Bar, Lakewood
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JANUARY2012
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PPOA Board of Directors Meeting
DECEMBER 2011
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PPOA Board of Directors Meeting
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Valentine’s Day
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Presidents’ Day
PPOA Office Closed
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Ash Wednesday
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Leap Day
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Groundhog Day
JANUARY 2012
MARCH 2012
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LEGAL REPRESENTATION
Labor Representatives
The most important role of a union is to safeguard the job and
rights of every member. PPOA takes this role extremely seriously —
that’s why experienced labor representatives are available 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week for our members. PPOA’s team of seasoned
professionals assists members on a daily basis with grievances, IAB
interviews, administrative appeals hearings (including Skelly and
civil service) and more.
Attorneys
PPOA members benefit from the expertise of attorneys specializing in
everything from workers’ compensation to the Peace Officers’ Bill of
Rights. Our legal experts hail from distinguished law firms throughout
Southern California. (A list of the firms affiliated with PPOA is on
page 23.)
Free Non-Job-Related Legal Advice
Protecting your interests at home is important, too. That’s why every
PPOA member is entitled to a free, one-hour consultation each year
with an attorney to discuss matters not related to work.
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NEGOTIATIONS
Bargaining Units
PPOA is the exclusive bargaining agent for thousands of employees of the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department, District Attorney’s
Office and the Coroner’s Office. PPOA is the only union that can
negotiate for their wages, hours and working conditions, and only
PPOA members have the right to ratify a potential contract.
Salary
Salary contract negotiating teams are comprised of rank-and-file
PPOA members. PPOA bargaining units include:
» Unit 612 (Sworn: Sheriff, D.A.)
» Unit 614 (Civilian: Sheriff, Coroner)
» Unit 621 (Civilian: Sheriff)
» Unit 631 (Coroner)
» Unit 632 (Coroner)
Fringe Benefits
PPOA provides an experienced team to negotiate directly with the
County of Los Angeles for fringe benefits. These Countywide benefits
include “CHOICES” medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick leave,
Horizons, holidays and retirement benefits — every one of them vital
to the quality of life for PPOA members and their families.
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PPOA Delegates Meeting
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PPOA Board of Directors Meeting
Daylight Savings
Time Begins
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Presidents’ Day
PPOA Office Closed
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Saturday
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St. Patrick’s Day
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MARCH 2012
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LASD Roundup Laughlin, NV
(through 4/4)
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PPOA Board of Directors Meeting
Easter
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Administrative
Professionals Day
Earth Day
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APRIL 2012
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Good Friday
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Baker-to-Vegas, (through 4/22)
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MARCH 2012
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INSURANCE
Valuable Policies at No Cost
All PPOA members (active and retired) are given a $4,000
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance policy at
no cost. Plus, active PPOA members receive an additional $4,000
in AD&D and life insurance policies.
Peace Officers Relief Fund
(PORF)
Active peace officers (defined by
P.C. 830.1) in Unit 612 (LASD
sergeants and lieutenants,
D.A. supervising investigators)
are participants at no cost.
Coverage includes long-term
disability and a $100,000 life
insurance policy.
Group Term Life and AD&D
Insurance
Available for purchase to all
active members and continual
into retirement.
Short- and Long-Term
Disability for Civilian Members
Total and partial coverages,
24-hour protection on/off duty.
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Voluntary Term Life for
Dependants
Covers loss of life due to
illness or accident for spouse/
dependants.
Personal Accident
AD&D plan for loss of life or
dismemberment.
Long-Term-Care (LTC) Plans
Available for purchase to all
active members and spouses.
Continual into retirement.
PPOA Insurance Agency
Open for Business in January
2012! The insurance products
listed above will be available
to members via PPOA’s new
Insurance Agency. Auto, life,
disability, cancer, home,
casualty, etc. Call PPOA for
details: (323) 261-3010.
PPOA
Merchandise
AVAILABLE ONLINE
» Shirts
» Jackets
» Pins
» Mugs
» Hats
» Shot Glasses
and more...
Proceeds benefit PPOA Charitable Foundation
www. poastore . com
POLITICAL MUSCLE
Legislation
PPOA has a 30-year record of legislative success. Political
strategies orchestrated by our Board of Directors and full-time
lobbyist in Sacramento have resulted in hundreds of laws being
passed that directly affect PPOA members. These include paid time
off for line-of-duty injuries; military buyback program in Los Angeles
County; County-issued safety equipment; increased benefits for
families of officers killed in the line of duty; confidentiality of peace
officer personnel records; medical presumptions (cancer, heart
disease, lower-back injuries, MRSA staph infections, etc.).
PPOA’s affiliation with the Fraternal Order of Police also affords our
members significant political influence at the federal level.
Political Action
PPOA members formed a specialized political action committee
(PAC Plus) in 1999 to establish a stronger, more effective
presence in local politics, particularly Los Angeles County. Today,
hundreds of PPOA members voluntarily contribute to PAC Plus. In
the next five years, four out of the five county supervisors will leave
office due to term limits. PPOA must be involved in helping elect
new county supervisors. Naturally, this takes money — a lot of it.
If you would like to contribute to PAC Plus, please call PPOA at
(323) 261-3010.
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CONNECTIONS
Friends in High Places
PPOA has spent the last 60 years establishing itself as one of
California’s most well-respected and influential law enforcement
labor unions. In doing so, PPOA has fostered solid relationships
with a number of significant associations and law firms. The
following list is a small sample of PPOA’s affiliations:
» Southern California Alliance of Law Enforcement
» California Coalition of Law Enforcement Associations
» Fraternal Order of Police
» Public Employees Staff Organization
» California Peace Officer Memorial Foundation
» L.A. County Organization of Police & Sheriffs
Law Firms
» Lewis, Marenstein, Wicke, Sherwin & Lee (Workers’ Compensation)
» Straussner & Sherman (Workers’ Compensation)
» Reich, Adell & Cvitan (Political and Labor Issues)
» Silver, Hadden, Silver, Wexler & Levine (Retirement & Benefits)
» Michael P. Stone, P.C. (Rights Issues, Admin. and Criminal)
» Green & Shinee Inc. (Shooting and Use of Force Coverage)
» Law Offices of Hayes & Cunningham (Labor Issues)
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California Peace
Officer Memorial
Ceremony Sacramento
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PPOA Board of Directors Meeting
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National Peace
Officer Memorial
Ceremony Washington, D.C.
Mother’s Day
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Memorial Day
PPOA Office Closed
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Saturday
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Armed Forces Day
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PPOA 6th Annual Peace Officer
Memorial Golf
Tournament TPC Valencia
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PPOA Board of Directors Meeting
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McArthur Reunion for Retired Deputies
(through 6/22)
Father’s Day
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PPOA Delegates Meeting
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Saturday
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U.S. Police & Fire Championships San Diego (through 6/23)
Flag Day
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PPOA 12th Annual Fishing Trip
JUNE 2012
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Independence
Day
PPOA Office
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PPOA Board of Directors Meeting
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PPOA Board of Directors Meeting
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PPOA 12th Annual
Pre-Labor Day BBQ Biscailuz Center
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WORTHY CAUSE
Charitable Foundation
PPOA is home to the Professional Peace Officers Charitable
Foundation (PPOCF), which provides financial support to families
of fallen officers and PPOA members in need. The Foundation was
founded in 2000 and has assisted hundreds of PPOA members and
charitable causes.
Financial support for the Charitable Foundation comes primarily from
donations and community fundraising campaigns. The Foundation’s
most significant fundraiser is the Annual Peace Officer Memorial Golf
Tournament. In addition, PPOCF offers a number of “logo” gifts in
exchange for donations. These include:
» Hats
» Jackets
» Mugs
» Duffle bags
» Shirts
» Lapel pins
» Shot glasses
The PPOCF Board of Directors is currently assessing the potential
for a number of new events in 2012, including a motorcycle ride,
poker tournament, food truck festival and more. PPOA members will
naturally be kept abreast of event schedules as they develop.
For more information about the Charitable Foundation, please call
(800) 747-PPOA.
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STAFF AND BOARD
Experienced Staff
While PPOA prides itself on being a union run by the members and
for the members, an experienced, competent staff remains at its core.
The PPOA office houses an extensive team of full-time professionals,
including labor representatives, administrators, the association’s
executive director and the Board president. In addition, PPOA employs
a full-time lobbyist in Sacramento.
Members who call the PPOA office can talk to a live person 24 hours
a day, and labor representatives are available around the clock 7 days
a week. Staff members have expertise in a variety of areas, including
insurance, discounts, retirement, legislation and more. The PPOA office
is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Rank-and-File Board
The PPOA Board of Directors is comprised of rank-and-file members
from each bargaining unit. Directors are elected by their peers and
serve two-year terms. Board meetings are held every month in the
PPOA office and are open to the general membership.
Contact Us
PPOA
188 E. Arrow Highway
San Dimas, CA 91773
(323) 261-3010
www.ppoa.com
info@ppoa.com
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AUGUST 2012
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Labor Day
PPOA Office Closed
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PPOA Board of Directors Meeting
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Deadline for PPOA Election Ballots
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PPOA Delegates Meeting
SEPTEMBER 2012
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
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Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
PPOA 9th Annual Retiree Luncheon
7
8
9
Columbus Day
PPOA Office Closed
10
PPOA Board of Directors Meeting
14
15
16
17
21
22
23
24
United Nations
Day
28
29
30
31
Halloween
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
5
6
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12
13
18
19
20
25
26
27
OCTOBER 2012
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Su M
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NOVEMBER 2012
F
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5
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W
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COMMUNICATION AND MORE
Star & Shield
PPOA membership includes a complimentary subscription to
Star & Shield, the union’s award-winning publication — a reliable
source of information about the issues affecting PPOA members.
Delegates
PPOA is represented by more than 170 delegates at work sites
throughout the County. Delegates are crucial because of their
commitment to channel information between union administrators
and the membership. PPOA hosts quarterly delegates meetings,
and attendees regularly include union staff and Board, attorneys,
County officials and politicians. Meetings traditionally include a
catered dinner, guest speakers and drawings for prizes. Delegates
are the first to receive news from the union about events affecting
PPOA members, including negotiations and legislation. Delegates
also receive monthly mailings from PPOA in order to make
information accessible to members in the workplace. If you would
like to represent your unit at the next delegates meeting, call
Greg Torres at (323) 261-3010.
Website
PPOA’s extensive website (www.ppoa.com) contains daily news
updates, contracts, membership, applications and e-mail links to
the union’s staff and Board members.
Facebook
Connect with PPOA on Facebook for daily updates, event photos,
law enforcement news and special offers.
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E-mail Blasts
PPOA sends occasional e-mail blasts to the membership when timely
alerts are necessary. Please send your personal (non-LASD) e-mail
address to info@ppoa.com in order to be placed on the e-mail list.
PPOA Conference Center
PPOA proudly maintains a modern, multi-purpose conference center
at the union headquarters in San Dimas. The center is available for
use by members and is frequently used for meetings, negotiations
and various County-sanctioned events.
Pre-Labor Day BBQ
Members of PPOA are treated to a day of free food, fun and valuable
information every year as part of PPOA’s Pre-Labor Day BBQ.
Hundreds of members take part in the annual festivities to honor the
history of America’s labor movement.
Annual Fishing Trip
PPOA charters a private boat each summer for members and guests
to enjoy a day of fishing between Long Beach and Catalina Island.
See’s Candy
For more than 25 years, PPOA’s sweetest holiday tradition has been
a See’s Candy discount offer for members. Discounts range between
10 percent and 40 percent, and the association makes no money
on sales.
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
OCTOBER 2012
DECEMBER 2012
Su M
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Th
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23
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24
30
31 25 26 27 28 29
5
6
PPOA Board of Directors Meeting
Daylight Savings Time Ends
11
7
12
13
Veteran’s Day
(Observed)
PPOA Office Closed
14
PPOA Board of Directors Meeting
18
19
20
21
25
26
27
28
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
2
3
8
9
10
15
16
17
22
23
24
30
Notes:
Thanksgiving Day
PPOA Office Closed
(through 11/23)
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1
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
NOVEMBER 2012
JANUARY 2013
Notes:
Th
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Su M
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Th
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Su M
1
2
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1
2
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8
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5
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W
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7
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
25 26 27 28 29 30
27 28 29 30 31
2
3
4
5
9
10
11
12
PPOA Board of Directors Meeting
16
17
18
19
23
24
25
26
30
31
New Year’s Eve
Christmas Day
PPOA Office Closed
Thursday
Friday
1
6
7
8
13
14
15
20
21
22
27
28
29
DECEMBER 2012
Saturday
CONTACTS
PPOA Office
(323) 261-3010 | (800) 747-7762
www.ppoa.com | info@ppoa.com
POPA Federal Credit Union
(800) 369-7672 | www.popafcu.org
LACERA
(800) 786-6464 | www.lacera.com
Horizons Benefits Corp.
(800) 382-8924
Choices/COBRA
(213) 388-9982
County Lifetime Medical
(213) 388-9982
Military Veterans Benefit
(800) 827-1000
Social Security Benefits
(800) 772-1213
Sheriffs’ Relief Association
(800) 544-4772 | www.sheriffsrelief.org
California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation
www.camemorial.org
Fraternal Order of Police
(615) 399-0900 | www.grandlodgefop.org
United Estate Planning Inc.
(800) 557-9177 | www.unitedestateplanning.com
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Retired Employees of Los Angeles County
(800) 537-3522 | www.relac.org
Lewis, Marenstein, Wicke, Sherwin & Lee
(Workers’ Compensation)
(818) 703-6000 | www.lmwslaw.com
Straussner & Sherman
(Workers’ Compensation)
(818) 788-1700 | www.iodlawyers.com
Mortgage Consultation
Adriana Liberato
(888) 398-6541
Healthview Body Scan
Bill Penzo
(888) 724-VIEW | www.healthview.com
Senior Wealth Management Group
(888) 551-5952
National Peace Officers & Firefighters Benefits Association
(877) 582-0003 | www.npfba.org
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PPOA DISCOUNTS
Bang for Your Buck
One of PPOA’s most popular benefits is its impressive array of
exclusive discounts. From cell phones to theater tickets, PPOA is the
one-stop shop for thousands of budget-conscious members.
The following list of destinations, products and services is subject
to change, but you can be sure that your PPOA membership always
entitles you to significant savings.
» Adventure City
» AMC Cinemas
» Auto fleet discounts
» Body scan and consultation
» California Adventure
» Disneyland
» Edwards Theatres
» Entertainment Books
» Estate planning
» Golf Guide
» Harkins Theatre
» Home mortgage consultation
» Huntington Library
» Knott’s Berry Farm
» Krikorian Theatres
» Legoland
» Long Beach Aquarium
» Los Angeles Zoo
» Magic Mountain
» Medieval Times
» Notary service (free)
» Pacific Theatres
» Pirates Dinner Theatre
» Raging Waters
» Regal Cinemas
» San Diego Wild Animal Park
» San Diego Zoo
» Scandia Amusement Park
» Sea World
» See’s Candy
» Sprint PCS
» UA Theatres
» Universal Studios
» Wealth management
For more information, call PPOA at (800) 747-PPOA.
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Accounting Services
Meredith Bailey Pro Corp.
San Dimas
10% off accounting a tax services.
(909) 592-9569
Police Tax
Valencia
(877) 700-9110
Tax accounting for law enforcement in San Dimas, Long Beach, Valencia, Palmdale and
Irvine.
Attorneys at Law
Kristof & Kristof Law Firm
Pasadena
(626) 535-9445 (800) 535-5715
Probate, Trust, Elder Law, Conservatorships, Will Contest, Trust Litigation.
Lewis, Marenstein, Wicke, Sherwin & Lee LLP Woodland Hills
(818) 703-6000
Worker’s compensation, disability, retirement for safety members, personal injury.
Straussner & Sherman
Van Nuys
(818) 788-1700
Workers’ compensation, employment litigation, LACERA retirements and personal injury.
Yanes Law
Los Angeles
Criminal matters, personal injury, legal issues.
(310) 306-6648
Auto (New and Used)
Allen Gwynn Chevrolet
Glendale
(818) 240-0000
General Motors preferred pricing for all law enforcement officers and their family
members.
Bewley Allen Cadillac
Alhambra
Fleet prices to all LASD employees and families.
(626) 289-5203
Norm Reeves Honda
West Covina
(626) 756-3846
Ask for Louis Mesquita, Fleet Sales Manager. Serving the Community for Over 32 Years.
Rydell Chevrolet
Northridge
(818) 832-1610
Special pricing to all law enforcement and their families. www.rydells.com
Tustin Lexus
Tustin, Newport Beach and Anaheim
Family owned and operated. Ask for Bob Berardi, LASD Active.
(714) 916-4878
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Dental
Advanced Dental Care
Lawndale
(310) 542-5015
Free consultations. General dentistry at low cost. PPO and cash patients welcome.
Art Dental
Lancaster
(661) 949-8288
We will waive the annual deductible. Free teeth whitening with paid deep cleaning.
Cosmetic Laser Dentistry
San Dimas
Woodland Hills
Free Zoom for LE personnel and their families.
(909) 599-2029
(818) 676-1485
Dr. Smiles
(310) 539-1111
Lomita
Garvey Dental Center
South El Monte
(626) 350-0588
Free cleaning, exam and X-rays. Big discounts on all other services. Mention this ad.
Loan Hill Dental
Glendora
(909) 305-1015
20% off, family discount, free take-home teeth whitening and free cosmetic consultation.
San Fernando Valley Dental Group Reseda
(818) 345-6477
Free Zoom bleaching. Valid with exam, X-ray and cleaning. Free Invisalign consultation.
Snow Orthodontic Office
Palmdale
(661) 273-1750
Get $350 off braces or Invisalign. Six locations. Call 1-800-DR-SNOWS. Free Consultation.
Education
Pepperdine University Graziadio
School of Business & Management
Los Angeles
(310) 568-5500
Financial Services
Megarian Insurance & Financial
Santa Clarita
(661) 731-3634
POPA Federal Credit Union
Cerritos
(800) 369-7672
VS Associates
Canoga Park
Financial services since 1970. Retirement and estate planning.
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Home Services/Repair
A Clean Image, LLC
Carson
15% discount on carpet and tile floor cleaning.
(310) 523-1677
Cool Air
Lancaster
(661) 945-8952
10% off service, $100 discount on new systems, $50 referral fee when we sell.
Full Service Plumbing, Heating & Air
20% Off
Carson
(310) 885-9510
Pro Central Termite Control
Bellflower
(562) 461-0596
Free inspections! For all your termite and pest control needs. We exterminate termites,
bees, flees and roaches.
Insurance Services
Louis Barnett & Associates
Torrance
(310) 539-8466
10% discount on auto and home insurance to government employees. Visit our website
for a chance to win $500.
Wendy C. Collins, State Farm Insurance Agent
Santa Clarita
(661) 296-2068
Global Rings Jewelry, Inc.
Los Angeles
Up to 70% off retail prices. Owned and operated by LASD Deputy.
(213) 623-3313
Jewels By Joe
Los Angeles
Special discount for all law enforcement personnel and their families.
(213) 488-0048
Jewelry
Law Enforcement Gear
American Gun Works
Glendale
(818) 396-9455
Professional gunsmithing. 10% off on labor, 5% off on general merchandise and firearms.
DeSantis Holster & Leather Goods
Amityville, NY
(631) 841-6300
DeSantis Gunhide® has served the law enforcement, military and sportsman communities
for more than 38 years. “We didn’t invent concealment, we just perfected it.”
ProForce Law Enforcement Brea
(714) 257-9095
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Martial Arts
American Black Belt Academy
La Verne
10% off enrollment. Bring a friend and receive a free uniform.
(909) 592-4842
Best Martial Arts Supply
Paramount
10% off regular wholesale prices. 50% off retail price.
(562) 251-1600
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy
Torrance
(310) 353-4100
10 days of free training and 25% off all programs for law enforcement personnel!
Medical
Buena Vista Pharmacy
Calabasas
(800) 583-0058
Workers’ comp and personal injury meds by mail with NO cost to patient.
Delight Medical Center
Beverly Hills
(323) 782-8651
Weight management, physician pain management, anti-aging and family practice
physician.
Hearx West
West Palm Beach, FL
$1,000 off a pair of Siemens AquarisTM Hearing Aids
(877) 714-2828
NeX’s Accupuncture & Herbs
(626) 359-7808
Duarte
RehabCare Unlimited Corp.
City of Industry
Physical therapy for workers’ comp, Medicare, Triwest, P.I.
(626) 333-3172
Mortgage
Redondo Mortgage Center
Redondo Beach
Union Choice
Irvine
(310) 318-8999
(855) 668-5626 Real Estate
The Paris911 Team: Paris & Connor MacIVOR
Santa Clarita
(661) 513-4620
Confidential short sale consultation and good neighbor 50% off program foreclosure.
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Restaurants
Sakana Sushi & Grill
20% Off
La Cañada
(818) 957-9922
Something Healthy
25% off and FREE iced tea.
Monrovia
(626) 301-0096
Village Grill
20% Off
Lancaster
(661) 942-7760
Retail
Aztec Overhead Garage Doors
Palmdale
10% discount on all services when you mention this ad.
(661) 533-3088
Elixxir Cycles, Inc.
Walnut
20% off on giant bikes and 10% off Cannondale.
(909) 595-6116
Global Auto Parts
Norwalk
10% discount for hard parts to LASD employees and their families.
(562) 868-8600
Hollywood Electrics
West Hollywood
Show your badge and receive 10% off your purchase.
(323) 654-8271
Juke Performance
Agoura
(818) 865-9922
Lam’s Beauty Salon
10% off service or retail.
Walnut
(626) 965-6061
Leo & Son Garage
Bellflower
(562) 867-2387
Show your badge and get 10% off all automotive repairs (up to $50 off)!
N101 Nutrition
Los Angeles
Save 10% in store with our LASD Loyalty Program.
(323) 467-6123
Pico Liquor
40% Off
(562) 699-3118
Pico Rivera
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Security
Privacy for Cops
Aliso Viejo
Remove your personal information from all public databases.
(866) 418-0049
Spiritual
Lancaster Baptist Church
Lancaster
(661) 946-4663
Northminster Presbyterian Church Diamond Bar
(909) 861-4715
Christ centered, family focused. 8:30am & 10:30am worship. Small groups, studies and
fellowship.
Vibrant Church of the City
Glendora
(909) 731-8300
Where church and chaplaincy meet. www.ourcommunitynetwork.org
Travel
The Traveling Traveler
Whittier
(562) 907-7938
We specialize in vacation packages, cruises and honeymoons. Ask for your PPOA
discount!
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