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Celebrating 63 Years of Service
April, 2010
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The Official Publication of the Safety Employees’ Benefit Association
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SAFETY EMPLOYEES’
BENEFIT ASSOCIATION
735 E. Carnegie Dr., Suite 125
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 885-6074 • (800) 655-7322
FAX (909) 383-6600 • www.seba.biz
Office open Mon.-Fri., 7:30am - 5:30pm
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
William Abernathie, Jr., President
(909) 885-6074; E-mail: wabernathie@seba.biz
Ken Lutz, Vice-President
(760) 947-1500; E-mail: klutzcop@hotmail.com
Kristen Riegel, Secretary
(909) 386-8401
Colin McKenzie, Treasurer
(909) 578-4423
STAFF
Michael Eagleson, Chief of Labor Relations
E-mail: meagleson@seba.biz
Nancy Tate, Senior Field Representative
E-mail: ntate@seba.biz
Mary Blanco, Senior Field Representative
E-mail: mblanco@seba.biz
Ellen Monsalve, Executive Assistant
E-mail: emonsalve@seba.biz
Mary Hahn, Membership Secretary II
E-mail: mhahn@seba.biz
Ruth Perez, Administrative Secretary II
E-mail: rperez@seba.biz
Esther Aguilar, Membership Secretary I
E-mail: eaguilar@seba.biz
Michael Tulisiak, Events/Fundraising Director
E-mail: miket@seba.biz
STATION Directors
Adelanto Detention Center...Richard Hagen
Apple Valley...Marie Spain
Aviation...Mike Ells
Barstow...VACANT
Big Bear...Joe Cottrell
CDC...Phyllis Hudgins
Central Station...Dean Swan
Chino Hills...Ray Hilfer
Colorado River...Darryl Weart
Coroner...Andy Avery
Ct Svcs Desert...Glenn Bonde
Ct Svcs East...Jeri Caperton
Ct Svcs West...Amy Kennedy
D.A. Desert...Andrew Scott Taylor
D.A. Valley...Paul Amicone
GHRC...Thomas Czobakowski
Hesperia...Ray Santa Cruz
Highland...Laren Leichliter
Morongo...Jeff Joling
Narcotics...Henry Valencia
Probation Corrections...William Forrester
Probation Corrections WVJH...Ernestine McKinney
Probation Corrections HDJDAC...Michael Minix
Probation Supervisor...Stuart Osborne
Rancho Cucamonga...VACANT
Retired...Ken Gopperton
Specialized Fire Services...Peter Saavedra
Specialized Detectives...Roxanne Logan
Specialized Enforcement...James Mahan
Transportation..Marvin Morton
Twin Peaks...Tracy Klinkhart
Victor Valley...Kevin Jaquez
Victorville...Robert Johnston
Welfare Fraud...Kendall Taylor
West Foothill...Charles Nichols
WVDC...Wade Jackson
Yucaipa...Vacant
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Inside
President’s Message.................................................3
Chief of labor negotiations corner.....................4
Field Representative assignments........................4
Labor relations.........................................................6-8
SEBA board minutes..................................................10
Promotions and transfers.....................................14
Retirements................................................................15
Welcome new members............................................15
Military matters.......................................................16
Fore the cops and kids.............................................17
Medical Emergency leave........................................18
Ticket prices...............................................................19
Memorials...................................................................20
Association financials.............................................22
know your legislator..............................................22-23
About the Cover: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Detective Lance Stuart,
Bomb Technician, is aiming a “PAN Disruptor,” a remotely fired gun, at the power
source of an IED to render the device safe.
Calendar
APRIL
Easter Sunday
4
Wednesday
SEBA Board Meeting – Noon
7
Tuesday, Wednesday
PORAC Symposium
Palm Desert
13, 14
Thursday
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• Inland Chapter PORAC Mtg., 6 p.m.,
Castaways, San Bernardino
• Footprinter’s Meeting, Noon,
Shandin Hills Restaurant
Wednesday
Administrative
Professionals Day
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The Star and Shield is the official publication of the Safety Employees’ Benefit Association published under the supervision of its Board
of Directors. Opinions expressed by writers do not necessarily reflect those of SEBA or any members of the Board of Directors. The
presence of paid advertising in this publication does not represent a guarantee, express or implied, by the Association, regarding the
merchants or service providers advertising herein. Subscriptions for non-members are $6.00 per year. Entered as third class bulk mail,
postage paid San Bernardino, CA usps 529.
SEBA Mission Statement
SEBA is dedicated to protect and promote the well-being and image
of its members in the areas of: Collective bargaining; Protection of
member rights; Political action to promote the goals of the Association;
Services of benefit to the member; and Community involvement.
President’s message
Budget/Negotiation Talks
By William Abernathie
I
am sure you are all
aware the County has
been experiencing significant financial difficulties
due to the downturn in the
economy. Things have not
improved over the last few
months and the original
deficit figure of $80 million
has grown to $90 million.
This increase in the deficit
is due in a large part to continued decline in County revenue sources from Sales Tax, Property Tax, Public Safety
Sales Tax (Prop. 172), and Realignment Revenues. San
Bernardino County is no different than many of the surrounding counties or cities facing similar or in some cases
more severe budgetary problems. There does not appear
to be any relief in the foreseeable future for the budget
concerns to turn around and head into a more positive
direction.
What does all of this mean to the working employees of
the County? As you recall, most bargaining group members voted to defer pay raises for the 2009-10 fiscal year.
There have been no discussions about deferring upcoming pay raises, but I am sure this is something the County
would like all groups to consider to help offset the budget
deficit. In the two meetings your negotiating team has
had with the County, they have shown costs associated
with pay raises and other benefits over the course of the
2010-11 fiscal year for each of our five bargaining groups.
We have asked the County to come back with some type
of figure they believe is needed from our groups to help
reduce the deficit and stabilize the budget. I have declined
to make any offer to the County without having the appropriate information to formulate a fair and equitable
response to their proposal. With that said, as you know
the final decision about whether we do or do not assist the
County in any way with this budget deficit rests solely on a
full membership vote of each of our bargaining groups.
I have scheduled meetings with the new CAO, Greg
Devereaux and the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors,
Gary Ovitt on April 5th. I will send out a SEBA FLASH
and post what information I can about these two meetings on our website since our magazine will have just gone
to print. Our next negotiations meeting is scheduled for
April 13th. Again, I will provide an update if there is any
new information to provide.
Federal Healthcare Bill
Congressional leaders of our country passed new
legislation changing many aspects of how healthcare is
administered. There were multiple bills that were passed
to come up with the reform they were looking for. More
than 2,000 pages were in the final versions and I am not
sure if any of them actually read all of the pages associated
with the bills. I am not going to go into detail about the
legislation, but I have provided a link on our website that
will give you a basic summary of some of the more critical components of the bill. Additional analysis is being
conducted to determine additional repercussions from the
passing of this legislation.
Website Update
At the urging of a SEBA member, I have reviewed
our website and found we can do better in providing upto-date information to the membership via the website.
SEBA staff members are in the process of researching new
and improved ideas in the formatting of the site which
will include additional information about upcoming contract negotiations, member benefits, past SEBA FLASH
faxes, and a whole host of other important topics.
We have already made some additions, which include
the summary of the healthcare bill, a SEBA FLASH link,
and updates on the current status of negotiations regarding
the County budget deficit. Stay tuned for more information and visit us at www.seba.biz.
And as always, last but not least, “Stay safe out
there.” SEBA
LEGAL DEFENSE FUND
INCREASE NOTICE
Effective pay period 8/10, the Legal
Defense Fund (LDF) dues will increase
by $0.38 to $13.87 per pay period for all
Active members and Associate members
with LDF. This increase is per the LDF
Trustees raising their rates.
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Chief of
President’s
Labor Relations
message
Corner
SEBA Prevails in West FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
ASSIGNMENTS
Valley Grievance
By Michael Eagleson
O
n March 22nd, SEBA received
the Arbitrator’s award regarding the grievance filed dealing
with the implementation of a reduction
of staffing levels at West Valley Detention Center. The facts of the case are
as follows. In the Fall of 2007 SEBA
discovered that the Sheriff’s Department
implemented a reduction in the staffing
levels of Deputy Sheriffs in Units 7,8,13,
and 14 at West Valley Detention Center. SEBA believed that the
reduction in staffing created an officer safety issue. These units
house approximately 300 inmates each. Inmates housed in these
units include individuals charged or convicted of violent crimes,
as well as inmates with gang affiliations. In the Fall of 2007 the
staffing level was unilaterally reduced to one deputy for each unit
with a rover deputy split among the two units. It was undisputed
that prior to the Fall of 2007, it was a long standing practice for
at least five (5) years, that two deputies would be assigned to each
unit.
Once SEBA became aware of the reduction in staffing, a grievance was filed requesting to have the Department cease and desist
the practice and bring the staffing levels back to the level of two
deputies per unit.
Initially this case went to arbitration on June 2, 2008 conducted by arbitrator Howard Black. At this arbitration a settlement was reached between SEBA and the County wherein the
County agreed to restore the staffing levels until such time the
parties met and conferred over impact of the matter.
SEBA met and conferred as well as mediated the matter with
the County in July of 2008, however were unable to reach an
agreement. Therefore in accordance with the Employee Relations
Ordinance, SEBA requested to have the matter go to arbitration.
The hearing was held on October 8, 2009 before arbitrator Mark
Burstein. In his award, Mr. Burstein recommended the Department not move forward with the proposed changes in staffing unless and until adequate safeguards are established to better ensure
the safety of the Deputies assigned to those units. Additionally, he
recommended that SEBA and the County meet to identify the potential safety concerns that need attention, and reduce to writing
the safeguards necessary for the Deputies assigned to those units.
Please see Grievance, p. 5
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Your Association has instituted a procedure
of dividing up representation based upon
your duty station. Should the need arise for
representation, or if you have any questions
regarding your MOU or any other issues,
please call the Association office at (909)
885-6074 or (800) 655-7322 and ask for your
Field Representative listed below.
Please note: If you have a legal emergency
after hours or on weekends, call the
Association office and you will be connected
with our answering service. They will contact
the on-call Field Representative immediately.
Mike Eagleson
Apple Valley Fire
Big Bear Fire
Supervisors
MARY BLANCO
Adelanto Detention Center
Adelanto
Apple Valley
Barstow
Chino Hills
Communications – Desert
Coroner
Court Services – Victorville
Court Services – Rancho
District Attorney
Hesperia
PCO – HJDAC
PCO – West Valley
Rancho Cucamonga
Victor Valley
Victorville
NANCY TATE
Academy
Aviation
Big Bear
Central Station
CDC
Colorado River/Needles
Communications – Valley
Court Services – Central
Court Services – Redlands
GHRC
Highland
IRNET
Morongo
Narcotics
PCO – Central
Specialized Detectives
Specialized Enforcement
Specialized Fire Services
Transportation
Twin Peaks
Welfare Fraud
West Foothill
WVDC
Yucaipa
Grievance
Get Pain off Your
Specialized Fire Services
Classification Appeal Held
With SEBA’s New
Chiropractic Benefit
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BACK
On March 24th a hearing was held before arbitrator Edna Francis regarding the creation of the new position of Environmental Specialist IV, Hazardous
Materials Response Team, within the San Bernardino
County Fire Protection District. SEBA brought forth
the argument that the new classification specifically
diminished the prevailing minimum qualifications of
Hazardous Materials Specialist by eliminating the requirement of certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist with the State of California.
This lowering of standards jeopardizes the health and
safety of workers assigned to the Hazardous Materials
Response Team, as well as compromises the safety of
the general public. After Ms. Francis receives the
briefs from the parties, she has thirty (30) days to provide her decision. I must state that this decision is
only advisory. SEBA
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more than 3,400 chiropractors throughout California.
Visit ASHCompanies.com for our online directory.
Your chiropractic benefit is provided through
American Specialty Health Plans of California, Inc.
(ASH Plans).
Questions?
Call ASH Plans Member Services: 1.800.678.9133,
(Monday-Friday, 5 a.m.-6 p.m.)
Or contact SEBA: 909.885.6074, 800.655.7322,
www.SEBA.biz
CA-XXXA
Sheriff Rod Hoops… He’s One of Us
In 1978 Sheriff Hoops started as a rookie Deputy Sheriff. During
the ensuing thirty years he worked the jail and spent five years
as a patrol deputy at the west end station in Ontario. He has
promoted through the ranks as a detective, sergeant, lieutenant,
captain/police chief of Rancho Cucamonga, and Assistant Sheriff.
The Board of supervisors appointed him Sheriff for one simple
reason... he’s qualified.
Sheriff Rod Hoops
31-year veteran of the Sheriff’s department
“I am honored that SEBA has endorsed my campaign for Sheriff. From my days as a rookie
deputy, I have always respected SEBA and the work you do for law enforcement and the
community. I hope we can build upon an already strong relationship in the future.”
– Sheriff Rod Hoops
ELECT SHERIFF ROD HOOPS • DEDICATED • LAW ENFORCEMENT’S CHOICE
Paid for by Committee to Elect Rod Hoops San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner 2010
P.O. Box 1239 • San Bernardino, CA 92402-1239 • ID#1317829
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SEBA
Labor Relations
Probationary Employee Rights
By Nancy Tate
S
ome people believe that
if you are on probation,
you have no right to
SEBA representation. That is
completely false. The Peace
Officers’ Procedural Bill of
Rights (POBR) gives you the
same rights as everyone else.
Whether you are on probation
or you are an old timer, you have the right to SEBA
representation for discipline and grievances.
If you are the subject of an investigation or a party
to a potential grievance, you can always call SEBA for
representation. If you just aren’t sure, call us and we
will advise you on what your options may be.
Now remember, if you are on probation your department does not have to investigate or discipline you,
they can terminate you at any time. Individuals terminated during their probationary period for not meeting
expected standards have no entitlement to a hearing under Section 3304(b) of the POBR or the Due
Process Clause. Individuals terminated during their
probationary period for misconduct, that you deny, are
entitled to a “Liberty Interest” hearing under the Due
Process Clause.
The purpose of a “Liberty Interest” hearing is to
give you an opportunity to establish a formal record of
the circumstances surrounding your termination. Each
department shall have their own rules and procedures
for how this hearing shall be conducted.
In case you are unaware of your probationary period, below is the language as written in the separate
MOU’s.
The probationary period for positions in the Safety
Unit is 2080 hours. The probationary period for positions in the Safety Management and Supervisory Unit
is 1600 hours. The probationary period will be automatically extended for each hour during which the
employee is on leave without pay, including absences
while receiving disability payments, or on military
We are pleased to offer Aflac’s supplemental insurance plans to all SEBA members at
group rates. All benefits from Aflac are paid directly to you, separate and independent of
any other medical or disability insurance you may have in place. Coverage is guaranteed
renewable for life, and fully portable.
Our Aflac Agent will be at the SEBA
nd
office every 2 Wednesday of the
month from 11:00am to 1:00pm
For more information please call our Aflac agent Debbie Sumpter (909) 213-7452
OR call the Aflac local Customer Service Office (888) 712-3522
(Aflac benefits are available to all active, retired and reserve members to age 64)
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leave. In situations where the employee is on continuous paid sick leave or is using annual leave in lieu of
paid sick leave for eighty (80) or more consecutive
hours, or on modified duty for occupational or nonoccupational reasons, the probationary period may be
extended at the discretion of the appointing authority.
Such extension is in addition to the fifteen (15) pay
period extension allowed by the Personnel Rules.
The probationary period for positions in the Specialized Peace Officer Unit and Specialized Peace Officer Supervisory Unit is 1600 hours. The probationary
period will be extended automatically for each hour
during which the employee is on military leave or is on
leave without pay. In situations where the employee is
on modified duty or is continuously absent for eighty
(80) or more consecutive hours because of occupational or non-occupational injury or illness, the probationary period may be extended at the discretion of the
appointing authority. Such extension is in addition to
the fifteen (15) pay period extension allowed by the
Personnel Rules.
The probationary period for positions in the Specialized Fire Services Unit is 1600 hours. The proba-
tionary period will be automatically extended for each
hour during which the employee is on leave without
pay or on military leave, past thirty (30) days whether
paid or unpaid. In situations where the employee is on
continuous paid sick leave for eighty (80) or more consecutive hours, or on modified duty for occupational or
non-occupational reasons, the probationary period may
be extended at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Such extension is in addition to the eighteen
(18) pay period extension allowed by the Personnel
Rules.
This last paragraph applies to all Units. The probationary period ends at the end of the day in which you
have completed the required number of service hours.
Completed service hours are defined as regularly scheduled hours in a paid status up to eighty (80) hours per
pay period. Overtime hours are not counted towards
hours worked when calculating the end of your probationary period.
The bottom line is that when you are on probation
you need to be very careful. If you do have any problems or issues you DO have the right to representation
through SEBA. SEBA
“I want to thank SEBA for your endorsement of my
re-election campaign. Over the years I have been
privileged to work with you on projects like Shop
With a Cop and your Children’s Charity Fund.
For nearly eight years we have strengthened the
relationship between the DA’s office and the Sheriff’s
Department with innovative programs like our joint
Gang Prevention and Prosecution Unit. I look
forward to our partnership for many years to come.”
– Mike Ramos
Michael A. Ramos
San Bernardino County District Attorney
Paid for by Committee to Re Elect Mike Ramos San Bernardino County District Attorney – 2010
P.O. Box 7790 • Redlands, CA 92375 • ID#990932 • www.RamosforDA.com
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President’s
Labor Relations
message
Correction to the January 2010 Star & Shield article titled
‘Administrative Investigations of Alleged Misconduct’
By Mary Blanco
I
wrote this article in December which was a busy month
because of the holidays. The
rough draft was printed in the
Star & Shield instead of the final
document so I need to make a
correction. In the article a deputy
asked if he had any recourse to a
citizen’s false allegations that the
deputy had engaged in misconduct. I informed him there
is a law that may assist him in this situation. California
Civil Code Section 47.5 states “..a peace officer may bring
an action for defamation against an individual who has
filed a complaint with that officer’s employing agency alleging misconduct, criminal conduct, or incompetence,
and if that complaint is false, the complaint was made
with knowledge that it was false and that it was made
with spite, hatred, or ill will. Knowledge that the complaint was false may be proved by a showing that the
complainant had no reasonable grounds to believe the
statement was true and that the complainant exhibited
a reckless disregard for ascertaining the truth.” In order
to be successful, an officer would have to prove that the
individual who filed the complaint did so with knowledge that it was false and with hatred. In addition, the
officer must have sustained sufficient damages to justify
the filing of a complaint in Superior Court. In determining damages, the court will look at whether he or she has
any emotional injuries, whether he or she lost any promotional opportunities, and whether he or she was inap-
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propriately subjected to discipline by the Department for
the complaint. Unless the officer can establish damages,
our legal counsel would not recommend the filing of a
complaint in superior court. If the officer chose to pursue,
he or she would have to pay the legal costs incurred since
the Legal Defense Fund would not apply.
An officer may still desire to pursue this matter by filing
a complaint in small claims court against the individual.
The officer is not entitled to be represented by an attorney
in small claims court but he or she may ask an attorney’s
advice on how to handle the case. A claim cannot be
made for more than $7,500.00. A person who files in small
claims court must first make a demand on the defendant if
possible. Finally, any claim in small claims court must be
filed within the same time limit applicable to a cause of action pursuant to California Civil Code Section 47.5 in Superior Court which is one year from the filing of the
personnel complaint. SEBA
President’s message
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Regular MEETING
OF THE
March 3, 2010
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order by President Abernathie
at 1200 hours.
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
GUEST SPEAKERS
James Ramos - James Ramos addressed the Board to
thank the Board for supporting him in running for Community College Board Member.
SECRETARY OF THE BOARD – K. RIEGEL
Approve Minutes – February 3, 2010 - Motion by Dean
Swan, second by Jeri Caperton, to approve the minutes of
the Board of Directors Meeting of February 3, 2010, as submitted. Motion carries. Motion 2010-03M-01.
High Desert Juvenile Detention and Corrections
Election - Motion by Ken Gopperton, second by William Forester, to ratify the election results for the High
Desert Juvenile Detention and Corrections Director seat
and destruction of ballots after 30 days. Michael Minix
received the majority of the votes of the ballots that
were returned. Motion carries. Motion 2010-03M-02.
Swearing in of New Director - Michael Minix, HDJDAC was sworn in as Director.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT– W. ABERNATHIE
Non-LDF Scope Coverage - Current plan does not
cover members who may need LDF Coverage for actions
conducted while off duty. If coverage is offered, LDF
rates could be increased depending upon usage. No action was taken.
Sheriff Promotional Process - See enclosed letter.
While promotional process was changed a couple of years
ago, some individuals may have been placed on the promotion list without completing all required documentation. SEBA has asked that all documentation must be
submitted in order to be placed on the promotional list.
County Financial Status - Negotiations team to
meet on Monday to discuss possible upcoming meeting
with County Human Resources. Once County Human
Resources makes a proposal to the team, the team will
bring the proposal to all members for a vote. More details to come.
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Lt. Al Stewart Memorial Highway – ACR127 is
going through the process.
Assessor’s Office Confidentiality Form - The confidentiality form for property owned in San Bernardino
has been posted to our website. The purpose of this
form is to keep portions of Assessor information confidential from the public.
TREASURER’S REPORT– C. MCKENZIE
Fund Balance Report
Total Fund Balance
$5,268,904.73
Budget Report
Current Budget Target
64.58%
Current Revenue Percent
62.40%
Current Expense Percent
58.90%
Motion by Lauren Leichliter, second by Ray Santa
Cruz, to approve the Treasurer’s Report, as submitted.
Motion carries. Motion 2010-03M-03.
CORRESPONDENCE
Thank you card – Retired Under Sheriff Beemer
Thank you letter – Grand Terrace Soccer Club
Thank you letter – “Gift of Love” Committee
Thank you letter – Free Wheelchair Mission
MEMBERSHIP REPORT – W. ABERNATHIE
Membership Status: Safety – 1509; Safety Management – 200; Exempt – 22; Specialized – 421; Specialized Supervisory – 100; Specialized Fire Services – 62;
Associate-General: 51; Associate-Firefighter – 57; Reserve – 19; Retired – 741. Total: 3182.
P.O.R.A.C. REPORT – W. ABERNATHIE
Election – Inland Chapter Director – Rich Lawhead
from San Bernardino City Police Officer’s Association
was elected to represent the Inland Chapter at PORAC.
Abernathie represents SEBA as a Director at Large.
PEACE OFFICER’S RELIEF FUND REPORT – K. LUTZ
Meeting After Board Meeting.
LABOR REPORT – M. EAGLESON
Written Report - See enclosed report.
SEBA Board Minutes
HDJDAC - SEBA was told third shift staff was doing
laundry as a result of no contract for laundry services.
Once SEBA was made aware of the problem, a meeting
was held and these individuals are no longer doing laundry; a laundry service has been placed under contract.
Unfair Labor Practice - The Department has entered
into a settlement and agreement with a member after an
unfair labor practice was filed due to a discipline action.
Specialized Fire Services - SEBA will be going to arbitration on March 24, 2010 due to a grievance filed on
behalf of the unit due to hiring practices.
OLD BUSINESS
Bylaw Review - Updated bylaws have been included
with this agenda. Directors have been asked to review.
This will come back in April for approval by the Board.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items will be approved at one time unless removed for discussion by a member of the Board.
All removed items will be taken up under Deferred Items.
Donation Request – President – 34th Annual Law
Enforcement Recognition Dinner - Motion by Dean
Swan, second by Jim Mahan, to approve a donation
request of $1,000 to the San Bernardino Area Chamber
of Commerce 34th Annual Law Enforcement Recognition Dinner from the Charity Fund. Donation will
serve as a Platinum Sponsor. Motion carries. Motion
2010-03M-04.
Donation Request – President – Debbie Chisholm
Memorial Fund - Motion by Dean Swan, second by Jim
Mahan, to approve a donation request of $7,500 to the
Debbie Chisholm Memorial Fund from the Charity
Fund. Motion carries. Motion 2010-03M-05.
Donation Request – Central Station – Special Olympics Torch Run - Motion by Dean Swan, second by Jim
Mahan, to approve a donation request of $250 to the
Special Olympics Torch Run from the Charity Fund.
Motion carries. Motion 2010-03M-06.
Donation Request – President – Sheriff’s Rodeo
Golf Tournament - Motion by Dean Swan, second by
Jim Mahan, to approve a donation request of $1,000 to
the Sheriff’s Rodeo Golf Tournament from the Charity
Fund. Donation will support the Sheriff’s PRCA Benefit Rodeo in September, and includes two-foursomes
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and two tee sponsors. Motion carries. Motion 201003M-07.
Donation Request – Victor Valley Station – Poker
Run for Loma Linda Children’s Hospital - Motion by
Dean Swan, second by Jim Mahan, to approve a donation request of $250 to the Blue Knights Cal XIII
poker run to support Loma Linda Children’s Hospital
to the Charity Fund. The donation will be used to
purchase hospital items such as strollers, baby seats,
blankets, baby wraps, and baby bouncers. Motion carries. Motion 2010-03M-08.
Donation Request – District Attorney Central –
Redlands Baseball for Youth - Motion by Dean Swan,
second by Jim Mahan, to approve a donation request
of $250 to the Redlands Baseball for Youth from the
Charity Fund. Donation will be used towards uniforms, equipment, umpires, and score keepers. Motion
carries. Motion 2010-03-09.
Donation Request – President – Time For Change
Foundation - Motion by Dean Swan, second by Jim
Mahan, to approve a donation request of $250 to the
Time for Change Foundation from the Charity Fund.
Donation will be used towards stable housing, food,
and clothing to over 450 women and 150 children.
Motion carries. Motion 2010-03-10.
Donation Request – Victor Valley Station – Victorville American Little League - Motion by Dean Swan,
second by Jim Mahan, to approve a donation request
of $250 to the Victorville American Little League
from the Charity Fund. Donation will be used towards
uniform upgrades, team sweatshirts, and trophies. Motion carries. Motion 2010-03-11.
Donation Request – Colorado River Station –
Kingman Little League - Motion by Dean Swan, second by Jim Mahan, to approve a donation request of
$250 to the Kingman Little League from the Charity
Fund. Donation will be used towards field improvements and serve as a team sponsor. Motion carries.
Motion 2010-03-12.
Donation Request – President - CNOA Survivors’
Memorial Fund - Motion by Dean Swan, second by
Jim Mahan, to approve a donation request of $3,000
to the California Narcotics Officers’ Association Survivors’ Memorial Fund from the Charity Fund. Donation will be used to provide support for the families of
all California law enforcement officers who are killed
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in the line of duty. Motion carries. Motion 2010-0313.
The following donation requests were denied by the
Executive Board of Directors: West Valley Search and
Rescue.
ADJOURN TO MEETING OF THE POLITICAL ACTION
COMMITTEE
RECONVENE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Board Meeting – WEDNESDAY, APRIL7,
2010, NOON.
ADJOURN MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Motion by Ray Hilfer, second by Tom Czobakowski
to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Directors at
1427 hours. Motion carries.
REGULAR MEETING OF
THE POLITICAL ACTION
COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT – W. ABERNATHIE
Approve Minutes – February 3, 2010 - Motion by
Ray Santa Cruz, second by Jeri Caperton, to approve
the minutes of the Board of Directors Political Action
Committee Meeting of February 3, 2010 as submitted.
Motion carries. Motion 2010-03P-01.
Guest Speakers - Community College Board Chairman James Ramos - Ramos addressed the Board to say
Thank You for supporting his run for Community College Board Chairman.
Robert Lemkau - Candidate for Superior Court
Election Seat 11 - Judge Lemkau addressed the Board
and asked for an endorsement for Seat 11.
James Hoskings - Candidate for Superior Court
Election Seat 11 - James addressed the Board and
asked for an endorsement for Seat 11.
New Business
Superior Court Election Seat 11 - Motion by Robert Hards, second Ray Santa Cruz, to approve an
endorsement for James Hoskings for Superior Court
Please see Minutes, p. 13
SEBA Board Minutes
Election Seat 11. Motion carries. Motion 2010-03P06.
Motion by Hank Valencia, second by Joe Contrell,
to approve a donation for James Hoskings for Superior
Court Election Seat 11 for $15,000 from the Local
PAC Fund. Motion carries. Motion 2010-03P-07.
Motion by Andy Avery, second by Marvin Morton,
to approve an in-kind advertisement in the Star and
Shield for James Hoskings for Superior Court Election
Seat 11 not to exceed $1,500. Motion carries. Motion 2010-03P-08.
Assembly Bill 1987 - See packet. This bill would
affect Exempt staff which may not allow spiking last
year’s pay and could not be hired under contract until
6 months after retirement.
COMMITTEES – W. ABERNATHIE
Federal Political Action Committee
Contribution Request – Congressman Joe Baca Request withdrawn.
Local Political Action Committee
Contribution Request – 1st District Supervisor Brad
Mitzelfelt – Motion by Damon Ward, second by Andrew Taylor, to approve a contribution of $5,000 to 1st
District Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt from Local PAC.
Contribution will serve as a Luncheon Chair for a
luncheon to be held March 31, 2010. Motion carries.
Motion 2010-03P-03.
Endorsement / Contribution Request – Dawn
Rowe, Candidate Yucca Valley Town Council – Motion by Jeff Joling, second by William Forester, to approve an endorsement and contribution of $1,500 to
Dawn Rowe, candidate for Yucca Valley Town Council
from Local PAC Fund. Motion carries. Motion 201003P-04.
Contribution Request – Vic Stull, Candidate Superior Court Judge Seat 1 – Motion by Robert Johnston,
second by Lauren Leichliter, to approve a contribution
of $500 to Vic Stull, Candidate Superior Count Judge
Seat 1 from Local PAC Fund. Motion carries. Motion
2010-03P-05.
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Promotions and Transfers
The Sheriff has made the
following Promotions effective
March 27, 2010.
Stephen Higgins from Information
Services to Victor Valley
Lindel Savage from Apple Valley to
Adelanto Detention Center
Jeff Rose from Training to Aviation
Claudio Vela from Central Detention
Center to Rancho Station
Sergeant:
Valerie Tanguay from Central Station
to Training
Phil Dupper from Rancho
Cucamonga to GHRC
Gerry Tesselaar from Glen Helen to
Central Station
John Gaffney from Specialized
Investigations to Big Bear
Lee Watkins from Victor Valley to
Glen Helen
Corporal/Detective:
Sergeant:
Sammy Galbraith from Colorado
River to Rancho Station
John Roe from Hesperia to Big Bear
Jesse Venegas from Rancho
Cucamonga to West Valley
Detention Center
Jon Billings from Adelanto Detention
Center to Victorville City
Tom Wiebelt from West Foothill to
Rancho Station
Kelly Craig from Adelanto Detention
Center to Barstow Station
Doris Stuart from Central to Rancho
Station
Detective:
Horace Boatwright from Rancho to
West Foothill Station
Audomero Moreno from West
Foothill to Central Station
Bryan Lane from Big Bear to Twin
Peaks Station
Mark Bracco from Victorville City to
Colorado River Station
Casey Jiles from Victor Valley to
Twin Peaks Station
Christopher Hancock from Adelanto
Detention Center to Victor Valley
Station
Gerald Davenport from West Foothill
to Hesperia
Dan Finneran from West Foothill to
Highland
Joseph McLaughlin from Victorville
to Adelanto Detention Center
Damon Ward from Barstow to
Adelanto Detention Center
Matthew Griffith from Yucaipa to
West Foothill
Pedro Ortiz from West Valley
Detention Center to Victorville
Station
The Sheriff has approved the
following transfers effective
March 27, 2010.
Captain:
Larry Brown from Central Detention
Center to Information Services
Tony Nicassio from Twin Peaks to
Central Detention Center
Kathy Lubrant from Yucaipa to Court
Services
Paul Morrison from Rancho to
Yucaipa
Pat O’Brien from West Foothill to
Chino Hills Station
Robert O’Brine from Twin Peaks to
Yucaipa Station
Sarkis Ohannessian from West
Valley Detention Center to West
Foothill
Porac LDF I.A. Rules: Always consult with an association
representative/lawyer before responding to any report, letter, memo
and/or questions concerning an investigation which could possibly
lead to punitive action. If ordered to do so ask to have it recorded
and read the following:
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Deputy:
Osvaldo Hernandez from West
Valley Detention Center to West
Foothill
Manuela Scott from GHRC to
Barstow Station
Ryan Smith from Barstow to
Hesperia Station
John Vega from West Valley
Detention Center to Victorville
David Alexander from Victor Valley
to Barstow Station
NON-WAIVER STATEMENT: “I have been refused the right to have
a representative of my choice. I understand that I am being ordered
to make a report or answer questions and that if I do not comply
with the order, I may be disciplined for insubordination. Therefore, I
have no alternative but to abide by the order. However, by so doing,
I do not waive my Constitutional rights to remain silent under the 5th
and 14th Amendments to the United States Constitution, under the
protections afforded me under case law.”
Retirements
Kenneth Boyd
Deputy Sheriff
West Valley Detention Center
11 years
Anthony Fiedler
Sergeant
Public Affairs
19 years
Kenneth Hurley
Deputy Sheriff
Central Court Services
14 years
Ceasar Reyes
Deputy Sheriff
Hesperia Station
28 years
Brian Campbell
Deputy Sheriff
Yucaipa Station
6 years
Steven Frazee
Probation Supervisor
Central Adult Services
11 years
Dennis Florence
Sergeant
Chino Hills Station
20 years
Dennis West
Emergency Services Officer
San Bernardino County Fire
2 years
Rudy Bowling
Deputy Sheriff
Rancho Cucamonga
8 years
Cynthia Brown-Drey
Deputy Sheriff
Central Ct. Services
21 years
John Johnson
Criminalist 2
Scientific Investigations
22 years
Thomas Zito
Deputy Sheriff
Rancho Cucamonga
14 years
Welcome New Members
Rhett Austin
Welfare Fraud Investigator
HSS Program Integrity
Jawanna Manning
Custody Specialist
Victor Valley Station
Jeffry Lewison
Deputy Coroner Investigator
Coroner’s Office
Jamal Warren
Deputy Sheriff
West Valley Detention Center
Cathern Wirz
Deputy Sheriff
West Valley Detention Center
Elect
James Hosking
Superior Court Judge
“He practices law with integrity, honesty and deference to the public he serves.
James Hosking is dedicated to the law.” - William Lee, Deputy District Attorney
“I am proud to have the endorsement of SEBA.”
• A veteran prosecutor
• Expert in search & seizure law, privileged
communications, narcotics investigations
and prosecutions
• Has served San Bernardino County for
over a decade
• A graduate of UC Santa Barbara, Loyola
Marymont, and Chapman University
www.electhosking.org
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SEBA
Military Matters
Members on Military Leave
Join SEBA’s “Family Pride”
D
Gregory Hanrahan
Deputy Sheriff
David Moyer
Deputy Sheriff
Darrick Moitoso
Deputy Sheriff
Anthony Vega
Detective
John Lett
Deputy Sheriff
o you have family members or loved ones serving in the War on Terrorism?
If so, and you would like to recognize them in the Star and Shield, please fill
out the questionnaire below and return it to SEBA. We will recognize your family
member in the “Family Pride” section of the Star and Shield.
Family Pride
Honoring the military members of our extended SEBA family
SPC. Anthony Alonzo
U.S. Army, First Cavalry, stationed in Iraq,
son of Deputy Daniel Alonzo, West Valley
Detention Center.
Garrett Davenport
Private 1st Class U.S. Army
Son of Dep. Sheriff Gerald Davenport, West
Foothill Station
MASN Troy Atkinson
U.S. Navy at Autec-Andros Island,
Bahamas.
Son of Sgt. Don Atkinson, Rancho Station
Austin Ellis
Airman, U.S.A.F.
Son of Deputy Greg Ellis, Sheriff’s Dept.
Lt. Col. Robert T. Ault
Army/Aviation - Baghdad
Son of Robert E. Ault, Retired, Sheriff’s
Dept.
Ensign David Badman
U.S. Navy, U.S. Essex, Sasebo, Japan
Son-in-law of Sgt. Scott Schultz and Gee
Schultz, San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office.
Lance Corporal Justin Barrie
US Marine Corps
Son of Paul Barrie, Deputy Court Services
Airman Trevor Beck
US Air Force
Son of Greg Beck, HSS Program Integrity,
Welfare Fraud
Spc. James Barnett
US Army, 3rd Infantry Division
Son of Helen Winters, Deputy Sheriff,
Retired
Pfc. Jasmine Beckum
Military Intelligence
U.S. Army - Ft. Huachuca, Arizona
Daughter of Deputy Zach Beckum
Public Affairs Division
Nicole Beckum
PFC US Army 1st Cavalry
Camp Warhorse Iraq
Daughter of Deputy Zach Beckum, Public
Affairs Division
Lt. Daniel J. Breeden
U.S. Navy “Bagdad”
Son of Lester Breeden, Retired Sheriff’s
Dept.
Spc. Nicholas “Nicko” Buscemi
25th Infantry, Stricker Brigade, Iraq.
Son of Deputy Anthony Buscemi
Victorville Station
Sgt. Ryan Cardwell
U.S. Army Exp. Ord. Disp. Iraq
Son of Kim Cardwell
MK1-lst Class Petty Officer Eugene R.
Cavenaugh
Coast Guard, San Diego Fleet Training
Group,
San Diego. Son of Sgt. Patrick Cavenaugh,
Detectives
Steven Cook Cragg
PFC, U.S. Marine Corps
Son of Karen Cragg, Sr. Inv.
D.A. Office
Staff Sgt. Anthony Crismon
USMC 2/1, 13th MEU. Son-in-law of Sgt.
Craig Edmunds, C/S Victorville
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Brian Ellis
Sr. Airman, U.S.A.F.
Son of Hank Valencia, Detective
MAXN Rudy Faile Jr.
E3 Harbor Patrol Unit
U.S. Navy at NSA Bahrain
Son of Deputy Rudy Faile
GHRC
Patrick Farrell
US Army, Station in Iraq
Newphew of Deputy Sheldon Himes,
Barstow Station
Cousin of Deputy Catherine Himes, Barstow
Station
Brenda Gaul, Dental Technician 2nd Class
U.S. Navy. Daughter of Shelby Gaul,
Detective
Mark W. McDonald
U.S. Army. Son of John McDonald,
Welfare Fraud
Sgt. Christopher B. Meals
58th Stryker Brigade, Iraq.
Son of Retired Sheriff’s Dept. Lt. William
(Bill) Meals
Mitchell Moore
SPC, US Army 3rd I.D.
Stationed in Iraq
Son of Detective Mike Moore, Sheriff’s Dept.
2nd Lt. Jeffrey Newman
U.S. Marine Corps
Son of Lt. Douglas D. Newman
SBSD Retired
Airman 1st Class (A1C) Alexander M. Holm
U. S. A.F.
Son of Deputy Peter Holm, Barstow Station
Airman USAF Devin Rude
Hill AFB, Utah
Son of Detective Michael Rude, SBSD
Master Chief Petty Officer Stephen
Hughes
US Navy
Son of Jay Hughes, retired Deputy Sheriff
Tech. Sgt. Robert Simendich
USAF Elmondorf AFB
Anchorage, AK
Son of Lt. Bob Simendich, retired
USAF Airman 1st Class TACP Michael
A. Ilizaliturri
Son of Sgt. Chris “Izzy” Ilizaliturri
Chino Hills Station
PFC Jay Spear
U.S. Army 101st Airborne, Baghdad
Son of Sergeant Steve Spear
Court Services Joshua Tree
Richard R. Jones III
1st Lt. U.S. Air Force, fighter pilot
Son of retired Sheriff’s Sergeant Richard
R. Jones.
Staff Sergeant Mike Spear
U.S. Army, 25th Infantry Division
Son of Sergeant Steve Spear
Court Services Joshua Tree
Pvt. Rachael Kiehne
U.S. Army Aviation/Ft. Eustis, VA
Granddaughter of Sgt. Chuck Wideen
Arson/Bomb Squad Deputy Sheriff/Retired
AAE2 Chris Thomas
U.S. Navy, USS Kitty Hawk
Son of Mike Martinez, Probation Officer,
West Valley Juvenile Hall
Tyler Kurth
Capt. U.S. Army
Son of Delvin Wiedeman, Retired Sheriff’s
Dept.
SPC James L. Turton
U.S. Army In Uzbekistan. Son-in-Law of Jim
Dawson, Needles Station.
U.S. Army Warrant Officer I Austin
Martinez
Son-in-law of Randy Gerwig, Deputy Sheriff,
Sheriff’s Aviation
Branch of Service
Your Name
1st Lt. Kent Portue, Jr.
USAF C-17 Pilot
Son-in-law of Kevin Henry, Retired Deputy
Sheriff, Aviation.
Cpl Azarial Rainey
US Marine Corps (In Iraq)
Son of Vicki Rainey-Aubry
Probation Officer
Master Sergeant Damon D. Mann, USAF
Son of David Mann, Probation Officer.
Service Person’s Rank
PFC Maxence Muller
US Army
Ft. Benning, GA
Grandson of Gary B. Hobbs, Retired Deputy
Michelle Gaul, Builder 3rd Class
U.S. Navy Seebees. Daughter of Shelby
Gaul, Detective
Staff Sergeant Stephen Lacombe
U.s. Army Iraq
Son of Deputy Sheriff Julie Park
Victorville Court Services
Service Person’s Name
Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Wickum
Son of Tom Wickum, Assistant Sheriff,
Retired
Captain Jacques Wilson
USAF
Brother of Chantae Williams, Coroner’s
Office
Lance Corporal Joseph A. Wood, US
Marine Corps
Grandson of John J. Quinn, Coroner/retired.
Your Department
Your relationship to the Service Person
Your daytime phone number (this will be kept confidential)
Fax to SEBA at (909) 383-6600, or email this information to mhahn@seba.biz.
Free Dues While You Are Deployed!
If you have orders for deployment in the fight against terrorism,
please contact the Association office. With a copy of your orders, you
may be eligible to have your basic Association dues waived during the
time you are away.
Just our way of saying “thank you” for taking the next step in defending our national freedoms.
Care packages for members serving in the military
Do you want to get involved in sending care packages to SEBA members who are currently serving our country in the military? Well, YOU
CAN! Every other month, SEBA will be sending care packages directly
to our members who are deployed either overseas or in the United States.
You can get involved by bringing to SEBA or giving to your Station Director any of the following items: 1. Personal care/sundries 2. AT&T calling cards (MCI doesn’t work in some places) 3. Gift cards for WalMart,
Sam’s Club or Costco 4. Disposable cameras 5. A letter from you!
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
7th Annual
San Bernardino County Safety Employees’ Benefit Association
“FORE THE COPS AND KIDS” GOLF TOURNAMENT
Presenting Sponsorship by:
Morongo Band of Mission Indians
2010 Honorary Golf Committee
The Honorable Rod Hoops, San Bernardino County Sheriff
The Honorable Mike Ramos, San Bernardino County District Attorney
The Honorable Robert Martin, Chairman Morongo Band of Mission Indians
The Honorable James Ramos, Chairman San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Tournament Date: Monday, April 26, 2010
Registration: 9:00am Shot Gun Start: 10:00am
Location: Country Club at Soboba Springs, 1020 Soboba Road, San Jacinto, CA
Format: 18-hole, Four Man “SCRAMBLE”
Proceeds Benefit: Safety Employees’ Benefit Association “SEBA” Charity Fund
Over 80 non profit groups benefit from this golf tournament, a partial list includes the
American Heart Association, California Peace Officers Memorial Fund, Indian Child
and Family Services, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Pop Warner Football, American
Youth Soccer Organization, Boy and Girl Scouts of America, Breast Cancer Research,
For Kids Sake, 4H, Make A Wish, Explorer Scouts, Cystic Fibrosis, and numerous
Youth Basketball and Little League programs.
For sponsorship information, go to www.seba.biz and click on Charitable Giving then
click on Golf Tournament or call Michael Tulisiak at 909-386-7813 or email your
questions to miket@seba.biz
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SEBA
Medical emergency
leave donation
requests
Aceves Patricia - Armc
Calhoun, Theresa - Sheriff
Safety employee Benefit aSSociation
Dack, Karin - Sheriff
FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2010
PARK HOURS: 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
PRIVATE PARTY HOURS: 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (Closed to the public)
Hall, Natalie - Hss
TICKETS VALID ALL DAY – WRISTBAND REQUIRED
Hernandez, Benjamin - Armc
Marshall, Yolunda - Hss
OTHER SELECTED COMPANIES WILL ATTEND • Season Passes not accepted
PRIVATE PARTY
Admission Only:
Vessup, Vassar “Jean” - Hss
BUFFET:
2300 $33 00*
$
Admission with
EACH
GENERAL USE TICKET (REG. $54.99)
Thompson, Cheryl - Armc
PRIVATE PARTY
EACH
GENERAL USE TICKET (REG. $54.99)
Children age 2 and under FREE!!!
(BUFFET HOURS: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.)
*ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT MENU: Chicken, Chili Cheese Dogs,
Baked Beans, Potato Chips, Tossed Green Salad, Twin Pop
and Ice Cream Bar, and Unlimited Soft Drinks..
FROM:
TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED
S.E.B.A OFFICE
909.885.6074
County employees wishing to donate vacation, holiday
or compensatory time-off hours may do so in 8-hour
increments. Please see your department payroll clerk for
filling out a Medical Emergency Leave Donation Form.
Due to maintenance and other
circumstances certain rides
and attractions, including new rides,
may not be open to the public.
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Ticket Prices
• All Sales Final • Prices subject to change without notice •SEBA members only
Aquarium of the Pacific
Adult...................................................$17.95
Child (age 3-11) ................................$9.95
Legoland/Sea Life
2-Day Hopper
Adult/Child.........................................$61.00
Castle Park
Adult...................................................$17.00
Child (age 3-11).................................$12.00
San Diego Wild Animal Park
Adult ..................................................$32.00
Child (age 3-11).................................$22.50
Disneyland or California Adventure
1 Day, 1 Park
Adult...................................................$68.00
Child (age 3-9)...................................$60.00
(Includes Journey Into Africa Tour
and Conservation Carousel.)
Six Flags Magic Mountain Private Party
Valid May 7, 2010 only - wrist band required
Adult/Child.........................................$23.00
With buffet..........................................$33.00
Universal Studios
3 Day Pass (first visit by 5/31/10)
Adult/Child.........................................$59.00
Pocket Saver Hi Desert
............................................................$20.00
San Diego Zoo
Deluxe Adult......................................$32.00
Deluxe Child (age 3-11)...................$22.50
$8.50 benefits the SEBA Widows and Orphans Fund.
Disneyland & California Adventure Hopper
Adult...................................................$73.00
Child (age 3-9)...................................$65.00
(Includes bus tour, Express Bus, and Skyfari ride)
Movie Theaters
Scandia Amusement Park
Unlimited Passport............................$12.50
K1 Speed
Adult/Child (over 48” tall)................$16.00
(Includes all rides, raceway, Screamer, and golf).
AMC Theatre
General...............................................$6.00
Premier...............................................$7.50
Knott’s Berry Farm
Adult...................................................$28.99
Child (age 3-11, under 48” tall) .......$19.99
Sea World
(2nd day free)
Adult...................................................$52.00
Child (age 3-9)...................................$49.00
Legoland
Second day free. 2-Day Pass
Adult/Child.........................................$50.00
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Adult...................................................$26.00
Child (under 48” tall)...........................$16.00
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(Valid for opening engagements.)
Edwards, Regal, United Artist
General...............................................$6.50
Premier...............................................$7.50
(Valid for opening engagements.)
Krikorian Theatres
General...............................................$6.50
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SEBA
Memorials
California Peace Officers Memorial
In Memory
Deputy Greg Hernandez
Sergeant Steve May
Tulare County
Sheriff’s Department
EOW: 2/6/2009
Modesto Police Department
EOW: 7/23/ 2009
Sergeant Mark Dunakin
Deputy Joel Wahlenmaier
Oakland Police Department
EOW: 3/21/2009
Fresno County
Sheriff’s Department
EOW: 2/25/2010
Sergeant Erv Romans
Deputy Ken Collier
Oakland Police Department
EOW: 3/21/2009
Sergeant Dan Sakai
Oakland Police Department
EOW: 3/21/2009
Police Officer John Hege
San Diego County
Sheriff’s Department
EOW: 2/28/2010
Officer Javier Bejar
Reedley Police Department
EOW: 3/1/2010
Oakland Police Department
EOW: 3/22/2009
California Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony: May 7, 2010
10th Street & Capitol Mall, Sacramento
National Police Week: May 9 - 15, 2010
Honoring Our Fallen Officers
www.camemorial.org • camemorial@prodigy.net
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MOUs
Available
on the
Web
The current
MOUs for
all of SEBA’s
recognized
bargaining
units are
now available
on SEBA’s
website.
Go to
www.seba.biz
and click on
MOU’s
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SEBA
Association Financials
7/1/2009 - 3/3/2010
Know your Legislators
KNOW YOUR LEGISLATURE 2009
FEDERAL
Treasury
Operating Accounts
General Operating...................................................................$721,484.88
General Reserve.....................................................................$392,930.82
Holding Accounts
Insurance Clearing..................................................................$207,511.40
Pager Deposit Fund................................................................$1,422.11
Restricted Accounts
Charity Accounts....................................................................$227,403.85
Widow/Orphan Fund...............................................................$281,660.73
Legal Defense Fund................................................................$509,668.25
Star & Shield..........................................................................$32,342.52
Ticket Sales............................................................................$52,601.30
Political Accounts
State Political Action Committee.............................................$296,021.11
Local Political Action Committee.............................................$531,578.18
Federal Political Action Committee..........................................$18,808.05
Trust Accounts
Insurance Trust/Peace Officer’s Relief Fund............................$1,978,294.76
Beneficiary Accounts
Minor CD Funds.....................................................................$17,176.77
Total Treasury...............................................................................$5,268,904.73
Operating budget
Income
Membership Income...............................................................$777,048.38
Administrative Income............................................................$193,850.21
Total Income.........................................................................$970,898.59
Expense
Professional Services.............................................................$7,563.39
Office Insurance.....................................................................$19,298.00
Service Charges.....................................................................$6,145.69
Office Supplies.......................................................................$10,625.15
Media Relations......................................................................$0.00
Dues, Subscriptions, Filing Fees.............................................$2,016.55
Postage & Delivery.................................................................$28,636.92
Magazine Production & Delivery.............................................$36,713.72
Printing..................................................................................$16,550.02
Equipment/Furniture................................................................$14,010.79
Accounting.............................................................................$19,700.00
Executive Auto........................................................................$4,156.13
Ad Sales Expense...................................................................$1,200.00
Membership Expense.............................................................$9,415.40
Employee Health Benefits.......................................................$53,816.22
Employee Payroll Taxes..........................................................$17,099.53
Employee Retirement..............................................................$47,330.87
Employee Wages & Salaries...................................................$339,274.17
Employee Auto Allowance......................................................$19,384.80
Employer FSA Contributions...................................................$2,559.87
Employee Worker’s Comp Insurance......................................$2,582.52
Employer Education Assistance..............................................$370.00
Disability Insurance Expense...................................................$1,981.78
Employee Memberships.........................................................$0.00
Board of Directors..................................................................$3,843.83
Executive Board......................................................................$947.99
Training..................................................................................$3,247.15
Other......................................................................................$5,678.69
President................................................................................$501.39
Member Services...................................................................$3,343.17
Board Conference & Workshop...............................................$0.00
Donations...............................................................................$0.00
Building Repair & Maintenance...............................................$605.00
Communication & Data Processing.........................................$31,664.32
Utilities...................................................................................$1,044.91
Unsecured Property Tax.........................................................$3,761.18
Office Lease...........................................................................$85,982.59
Total Expense........................................................................$801,051.74
Net Operating Surplus..................................................................$169,846.85
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President Barack H. Obama
The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500
Comments: (202)456-1111; Switchboard: (202)456-1414; FAX: (202)456-2461
president@whitehouse.gov
http://www.whitehouse.gov
Senator Dianne Feinstein
331 Hart Senate Office Bldg, Washington, DC 20510-0504
(202) 224-3841; Fax: (202) 228-3954
Los Angeles Office
11111 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 915, Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 914-7300; FAX: (310) 914-7318
senator@feinstein.senate.gov
Senator Barbara Boxer
112 Hart Senate Office Bldg., Washington, DC 20510-0501
(202) 224-3553
Inland Empire Office
201 North E Street, Suite 210, San Bernardino, CA 92401
(909) 888-8525; FAX: (909) 888-8613
senator@boxer.senate.gov; https://boxer.senate.gov
Representative Buck McKeon
25th Congressional District
Representing: Victorville, Barstow
2184 Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-1956; FAX (202)226-083
District Office
1008 W. Ave M-14, Ste. E-1
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 274-9688; FAX (661) 274-8744
http://www.mckeon.house.gov
Representative David Dreier
26th Congressional District
Representing: Upland, Montclair and Rancho Cucamonga
233 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-2305; FAX (202) 225-7018
District Office
510 East Foothill Blvd., Suite 201, San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 575-6226; (888) 906-2626; FAX (909) 575-6266
http://dreier.house.gov
Representative Jerry Lewis
41st Congressional District
Representing: Apple Valley, Big Bear Lake, Hesperia, Highland, Joshua Tree, Lake
Arrowhead, Loma Linda, Redlands, San Bernardino, Yucaipa
Rev. 04/02/2010
2112 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515
(202) 225-5861; FAX: (202) 225-6498
District Office
1150 Brookside Ave., Suite J-5, Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 862-6030; (800)233-1700
http://www.house.gov/jerrylewis
Representative Gary Miller
42nd Congressional District
Representing: Chino, Chino Hills
2349 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
202-225-3201; FAX: 202-226-6962
District Office
1800 E. Lambert Rd., Suite 150, Brea, CA 92821
(714)257-1142; FAX: (714)257-9242
http://garymiller.house.gov
Representative Joe Baca
43rd Congressional District
Representing: Bloomington, Colton, Fontana, Ontario, Rialto, San Bernardino
2245 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-0542
(202)225-6161; FAX: (202)225-8671
District Office
201 North "E" Street, Suite 102, San Bernardino, CA 92401
(909)885-BACA (2222); FAX: (909)888-5959
http://www.house.gov/baca
STATE
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
State Capitol Building, Sacramento, CA 95814
(916)445-2841; FAX: (916)558-3160
Riverside Office
3737 Main Street #201, Riverside, CA 92501
(951)680-6860; FAX: (951)680-6863
http://gov.ca.gov
Senator George Runner
17th Senatorial District
Representing: Adelanto, Apple Valley, Hesperia, Victorville, Mountain View,
Wrightwood
State Capitol, Room 5097, Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 651-4017; FAX: (916) 445-4662
Victorville Office
Victorville City Hall, 14343 Civic Drive, First Floor, Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 843-8414; FAX: (760) 843-8348
senator.runner@sen.ca.gov; http://cssrc.us/web/17
Rev. 04/02/2010
Senator Roy Ashburn
18th Senatorial District
Representing: Barstow, Big Bear City, Needles, 29 Palms
State Capitol, Room 3060, Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 651-4018; FAX (916) 322-3304
Bakersfield Office
5001 California Ave., Room 105, Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 323-0443; FAX: (661) 343-0446
senator.ashburn@sen.ca.gov; http://cssrc.us/web/18
Senator Robert Huff
29th Senatorial District
Representing: Chino, Chino Hills
State Capitol, Room 5097, Sacramento, CA 95814
Victorville Office
Victorville City Hall, 14343 Civic Drive, First Floor, Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 843-8414; FAX: (760) 843-8348
senator.runner@sen.ca.gov; http://cssrc.us/web/17
To Find
Senator Roy Ashburn
18th Senatorial District
Representing:
Barstow,
Your
Legislator,
to Big
to Bear City, Needles, 29 Palms
State Capitol, Room 3060, Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 651-4018; FAX (916) 322-3304
Bakersfield Office
5001 California Ave., Room 105, Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 323-0443; FAX: (661) 343-0446
senator.ashburn@sen.ca.gov; http://cssrc.us/web/18
Know your Legislators
www.legislature.ca.gov
Assemblymember Bill Emmerson
63rd Assembly District
Representing Fontana, Grand Terrace, Highland, Loma Linda, Rancho
Cucamonga,
Redlands, Upland, San Bernardino
State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814
(916)319-2063; FAX: (916)319-2163
Rancho Cucamonga Office
10681 Foothill Blvd., Ste. 325, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909)466-9096; FAX: (909)466-9892
Assemblymember.emmerson@assembly.ca.gov; http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/63
STATE
Governor
ArnoldHuff
Schwarzenegger
Senator Robert
State
Capitol Building,
29th Senatorial
DistrictSacramento, CA 95814
(916)445-2841;
FAX: (916)558-3160
Representing: Chino,
Chino Hills
Riverside
Office
State Capitol,
Room 5097, Sacramento, CA 95814
3737
StreetFAX:
#201,(916)
Riverside,
CA 92501
(916) Main
651-4029;
324-0922
(951)680-6860;
Glendora OfficeFAX: (951)680-6863
http://gov.ca.gov
2605 East Foothill Boulevard, Suite A, Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 914-5046; FAX: (626) 914-8976
Senator
George Runner http://cssrc.us/web/29
senator.huff@sen.ca.gov;
17th Senatorial District
Representing:
Senator Bob Adelanto,
Dutton Apple Valley, Hesperia, Victorville, Mountain View,
Wrightwood
31st
Senatorial District
State Capitol, Room 5097, Sacramento, CA 95814
Representing: Big Bear Lake, Colton, Grand Terrace, Highland, Loma Linda,
(916) 651-4017; FAX: (916) 445-4662
Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino, Upland, Yucaipa, Yucca Valley, Crestline,
Victorville Office
Lake
Arrowhead,
Running
Springs,
AntonioCA
Heights
Victorville
City Hall,Mentone,
14343 Civic
Drive, First
Floor,San
Victorville,
92392
State
Capitol, Room
Sacramento, CA 95814
(760) 843-8414;
FAX: 5094,
(760) 843-8348
(916)
651-4031; FAX: (916)http://cssrc.us/web/17
327-2272
senator.runner@sen.ca.gov;
Assemblymember Paul Cook
65th Assembly District
Representing: Big Bear City, Twentynine Palms, Yucaipa, Yucca Valley
State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814
(916)319-2065; FAX: (916)319-2165
Yucaipa Office
34932 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909)790-4196; FAX: (909)790-0479
Assemblymember.Cook@assembly.ca.gov; http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/65
Rancho Cucamonga Office
8577
Haven
Senator
Roy Avenue,
AshburnSuite 210, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909)
466-4180;
FAX: (909) 466-4185
18th Senatorial
District
Representing: Barstow, Big Bear
City, Needles, 29 Palms
senator.dutton@sen.ca.gov;
http://cssrc.us/web/31
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
Rev. 04/02/2010
State Capitol, Room 3060, Sacramento, CA 95814
(916)
651-4018;
(916) 322-3304
Senator
GloriaFAX
Negrete-McLeod
Bakersfield
Office
32nd Senatorial
District
5001
California Ave.,
Room
105,Fontana,
Bakersfield,
CA 93309
Representing:
Chino,
Colton,
Montclair,
Ontario, Rialto, San Bernardino,
(661) 323-0443;
FAX: (661) 343-0446
Bloomington,
Muscoy
senator.ashburn@sen.ca.gov; http://cssrc.us/web/18
State Capitol, Room 2059, Sacramento, CA 95814
(916)
651-4032; FAX: (916) 445-0128
Senator Robert Huff
San
Office
29th Bernardino
Senatorial District
357
West Second
Street,
Representing:
Chino,
ChinoSuite
Hills 1, San Bernardino, CA 92401
(909)
FAX:
(909)
381-0739 CA 95814
State 381-3832;
Capitol, Room
5097,
Sacramento,
senator.mcleod@sen.ca.gov;
http://dist32.casen.govoffice.com
(916) 651-4029; FAX: (916) 324-0922
Glendora Office
2605 East Foothill Boulevard,
Suite A, Glendora, CA 91740
Assemblymember
Connie Conway
(626)Assembly
914-5046;District
FAX: (626) 914-8976
34th
senator.huff@sen.ca.gov;
http://cssrc.us/web/29
Representing:
Barstow, Needles,
Twentynine Palms
State Capitol, P.O. Box 942849, Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 319-2034; FAX: (916) 319-2134
Visalia Office
113 N. Church St., Suite 505, Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 636-3440; FAX: (559) 636-4484
Assemblymember.Conway@assembly.ca.gov; http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/34
Assemblymember Steve Knight
36th Assembly District
Representing: Adelanto, Victorville
State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 319-2036; FAX: (916) 319-2136
Rev. 04/02/2010
Palmdale Office
41319 12th Street W, Suite 105, Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 267-7636; FAX: (661) 267-7736
Assemblymember.Knight@assembly.ca.gov; http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/36
Assemblymember Anthony Adams
59th Assembly District
Representing: Apple Valley, Hesperia, San Bernardino
State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 319-2059; FAX: (916) 319-2159
Claremont Office
540 W. Baseline Rd. Suite 16, Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 625-1038; FAX: (909) 625-1063
Assemblymember.Adams@assembly.ca.gov; http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/59
Assemblymember Curt Hagman
Rev. 04/02/2010
60th Assembly District
Representing: Chino Hills
State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814
(916)319-2060; FAX: (916)319-2160
Diamond Bar Office
23355 E. Golden Springs Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 860-5560; FAX: (909) 860-5664
Assemblymember.Hagman@assembly.ca.gov; http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/60
Assemblymember Norma Torres
61st Assembly District
Representing: Chino, Guasti, Montclair, Ontario
State Capitol, P.O. Box 942849, Sacramento, CA 94249-0061
(916) 319-2061; FAX: (916) 319-2161
District Office
822 North Euclid, Suite A, Ontario, CA 91762
(909) 984-7741; FAX: (909) 984-6695
Assemblymember.Torres@assembly.ca.gov
http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/members/a61
Assemblymember Wilmer Amina Carter
62nd Assembly District
Representing: Bloomington, Fontana, Muscoy, Rialto, San Bernardino
State Capitol, P.O. Box 942849, Sacramento, CA 94249-0062
(916) 319-2062; FAX: (916) 319-2162
District Office
335 N. Riverside Ave., Rialto, CA 92376
(909) 820-5008; FAX: (909) 820-5098
http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/members/a62
To find your Legislator, go to:
1st District Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt
Representing: Adelanto, Apple Valley, Baker, Barstow, Hesperia, Lucerne Valley,
www.legislature.ca.gov
Needles, Trona,
Twentynine Palms, Victorville
County Government Center, 385 N. Arrowhead Ave., 5th Fl.,
San Bernardino, CA 92415 (909)387-4830
Hesperia District Office
9329 Mariposa Road, Suite 205, Hesperia, CA 92392
(760)955-5400; (800)472-8597; Fax: (760)955-5410
Barstow Field Office: (760)256-4748; FAX: (760)256-4994
Twentynine Palms Field Office: (760)361-8577; FAX: (760)361-8579
Wrightwood Field Office: (760)249-1996
Needles Field Office: (800)472-8597
http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd1
2nd District Supervisor Paul Biane
Representing: Crestline, Devore, Fontana, Lake Gregory, Rancho Cucamonga, Upland
County Government Center, 385 N. Arrowhead Avenue, 5th Fl.,
San Bernardino, CA 92415 (909)387-4833; FAX: (909)387-3265
Rancho Cucamonga District Office
8303 Haven Ave., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909)945-4297; FAX: (909)945-4037
Crestline/Lake Gregory Field Office: (909) 338-1251
http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd2
3rd District Supervisor Neil Derry
Representing: Colton, Grand Terrace, Highland, Loma Linda, Redlands, San
Bernardino, Yucaipa, Big Bear, Yucca Valley
Rev. 04/02/2010
County Government Center, 385 N. Arrowhead Ave., 5th Fl.,
San Bernardino, CA 92415 (909)387-4855; FAX: (909)387-3018
Big Bear Lake District Office
477 Summit Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909)866-0140; FAX: (909)866-0139
http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd3
4th District Chairman Gary Ovitt
Representing: Chino, Chino Hills, Montclair, Ontario
County Government Center, 385 N. Arrowhead Ave., 5th Fl.,
San Bernardino, CA 92415 (909)387-4866
Chino District Office
13160 7th St., Chino, CA 91710
(909)465-1895
http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd4
5th District Vice-Chair Josie Gonzales
Representing: Bloomington, Colton, Fontana, Muscoy, Rialto, San Bernardino
County Government Center, 385 N. Arrowhead Ave., 5th Fl.,
San Bernardino, CA 92415 (909)387-4565; FAX (909)387-5392
http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd5
Rev. 04/02/2010
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