ORANGE PEAL JAN/FEB, 2015
Volume 23, Issue 1
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Orange
Peal
Jan/Feb,
2015
JOIN US FOR THE 2015 AWARDS CEREMONY!
IN THIS ISSUE
Inventing Your Life: “Layers”
President & Editor’s Message
By: Fabián Valencia
Thank you for taking a minute of
your time and answered the Orange
Empire survey to invest in your
Your responses
by career
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were utilized to plan future
workshops. Your board is pleased to
announce the following upcoming
career development + training
opportunities:
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March, 2015 – Network with
Peers & Executive Staff
Opportunity: The Awards
Ceremony. Friday, March
13, 2015 at 5:30 pm in The
Hotel Fullerton located 1500
S Raymond Ave., Fullerton,
CA 92831 – RSVP By
Saturday, 2/28/15
April, 2015 – Leadership
Training: Millennials at the
Workforce – Speaker Jill
Kimble from DI Branch
May, 2015 – Awards
Training: How to Prepare a
Winner Nomination? Week
ending 5/23/15
June, 2015 – Organizational
Skills: Clutter Cleaners
(Tentative) at Installation
Dinner
2015-2016 Orange Empire SubChapter Officers’ Nomination
Award Winners
Ready to Work Partnership Grants
Do not forget to save the date and
plan to attend a free training
opportunity for Orange Empire
members. The events will be tentative
schedule for Thursday, after working
hours, or Saturday’s morning, a tide
number one preference for attending
events based on your feedback.
Wednesday was the second chosen.
53% of the Orange Empire members
favor to attend the events in North &
28% in Central Orange County.
Whereas, 19% in the South Orange
County. 76% of the members visit
WWW.OEIAWP.COM and 86 %
declare email is the best way to
communicate.
The Orange Empire is gratified to
announce Jacklyn Shih as UI-017
IAWP Office Representative and
wish the best to former Orange Peal
Editor, Isaac Garcia, in his new
journey with Admin Branch. Thank
you all Workforce, DI, UI, Admin
and Tax offices for making a
successful annual non-perishable
food drive.
Since the last issue, you received
Customer Service Training, during
the month of December, 2014, by
2015 CA State Conference
Julie Pemberton, Tax, helpful for
trainers and for all of us that deal
with impertinent customers. Felix
Mejia instructed Microsoft Office
2010 changes from the old 2003
version and offered tips to navigate
Outlook, Word & Excel. Thank you
so much to UIBTMS for opening the
doors to IAWP on a Saturday. Special
thanks to Brynda De Arte and
Michelle Taylor for their constant
devotion and assistance to IAWP.
CalPERS speaker Minnie Bhullar and
Regional Manager Lea Landry
presented an outstanding and
informative Planning Your
Retirement workshop in the Anaheim
Workforce Center, almost the home
of Orange Empire.
Please return the registration
form and payment for the Orange
Empire Awards Ceremony along with
your guest and meal selection to your
Office Representative or mail to: C.
Kolesar P.O. Box 1722, Orange, CA
92856 by February 28, 2015. Make
checks payable to “Orange Empire
IAWP.” Visit our website
WWW.OEIAWP.COM for details.
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Inventing Your Life
“Layers”
BY
Rob Claudio
When you think about what
transpires within our lives
during the course of a year,
one just has to marvel at how
much can take place along
with the growth that came
from each unique experience.
All of us grow towards being
older and wiser with the
passing of time and as the
years progress, we hope to
have also imparted some of
our knowledge to others by
way of the legacy we left
behind. Ideally we would like
to see that our added years of
life are getting us closer to
being more of who we were
meant to be.
One of my
favorite ways to look at my
own personal growth is to
recall my younger years when
I had many aspirations along
with hopes and dreams of
where I would be by the time
I got to be a certain age. As
I think back to the dreams of
my youth, I can recall having
a fancy car, a large home
with a swimming pool and
being able to purchase what I
wanted
without
thinking
about the cost as part of my
ideal goals. Then as I look at
my life now, I find that my
list of expectations have little
to do with the materialistic
items that my younger self
wanted. In observing what is
happening in the world right
now, I see great beauty in
many places and people,
while at the same time I see
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chaos and strife which can be
conflicting to behold all at
once. It is difficult to accept
sometimes that we as a
people could not have moved
our world more quickly to a
better
place
by
now,
especially with the number of
struggles that you see still
occurring.
Therefore my
hopes and dreams at this
point have turned to those of
living a more simplistic life
that is filled primarily with the
purpose of abundant inner
peace. As I think about the
contributions that I make in
this world, I feel even more
interested in how I can help
others
that
may
need
assistance.
I have learned
that although we may be in a
place at times where we
require aid from others, there
will always be people who are
more in need than we are.
Not putting ourselves first
and having gratitude for the
many
things
that
have
created a bountiful life, from
a personal perspective, have
shown me what is of greater
value at the end of each day
and passing year. My belief
is also that my growth is
similar to others, in that we
as adults are living a life that
is more in tune with what we
really want for the remainder
of our years on this earth.
Therefore, it is my continued
hope that as we evolve
through the coming years
ahead, the layers that make
up who we are keep peeling
away to get us closer to the
core of who we were truly
meant to be. In addition, we
would all be better served by
leaving all of those other
layers that no longer serve us
in the past where they
belong. If you think about
layers in those terms, think
about how having more of
them can weigh you down
and as you eliminate them,
you feel lighter and less
bogged down. As the year
ahead carries new things for
us to learn with lessons and
other dynamic activity, we
can also contemplate walking
with a lighter step as we
leave old issues, worries and
items that have no more
value in our distant past. We
should strive to be purposeful
with good intentions while we
walk towards our ideal goals.
In addition, remember to be
helpful to others around you,
as those actions can yield
great results for people in
need, while it bestows upon
you a feeling of peaceful
content. Layers like those of
a beautiful blooming flower,
when they are shed, can
showcase a more vibrant and
amazing creation which can
transform a life from ordinary
to remarkable.
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Life loves to be taken by the
lapel and told:
“I am with you kid. Let’s go.”
-Maya Angelou
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SUMMARY OF LOCAL CHAPTER OFFICER DUTIES
Local Chapter President
Schedules and presides at monthly Board Meetings and at quarterly General Membership Meetings. Attends four California
Chapter Board of Director Meetings a year. Three are usually on a Saturday and Sunday. The State Conference meeting is
on a Thursday. Travel expenses are paid plus $65 for the number of hotel nights voted on by the Directors. Prepares four
documented packages of quarterly sub-chapter report and presents with oral highlights at Directors meeting. Assigns a
proxy if unable to attend. Local Chapter Presidents have a vote on California Board. Local Chapter President’s training will
probably be held in August on a Saturday morning prior to State Meeting. Past chapter officers are mentors and advisors.
You are not expected to do it alone!
First Vice President
Acts as President when president is unable to attend a meeting. Acts as Education Chair for Orange Empire. Arranges for
location and speakers for Quarterly General Membership meeting. Reports to members via articles publish in the Orange
Peal every two months.
Second Vice President
Assumes duties of President or first vice in their absence. Acts as Membership Chair for Orange Empire. Reports to
members via articles publish in the Orange Peal every two months.
Treasurer
Maintain records of income and expenditures. Pays the bills, deposits checks, and reconciles the account. May do fund
raisers. Usually sits at reception table at dinners to collect money and check off names of attendees. Prepare and submit
quarterly reports to California Chapter treasurer. Must be computer literate and able to use Quicken.
The Secretary is appointed by the president and attends local meetings to record minutes. The Secretary also assists
with preparation of the quarterly report and edits the Orange Peal Newsletter.
President will appoint chairs for office representatives, legislation, retiree, veterans, and awards.
Questions? Contact Nanette Bowman at 949-644-9055
2015/2016 NOMINATION FOR IAWP ORANGE EMPIRE SUB-CHAPTER OFFICERS
PRESIDENT_________________________________________________________________
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT______________________________________________________
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT___________________________________________________
TREASURER________________________________________________________________
Please contact nominee to confirm that they will accept. Due by April 1 to Nanette Bowman, 2006 Port Albans
Circle, Newport Beach CA 92660. Or via email to: [email protected]. Or fax 949-644-4402
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TAX BRANCH
Individual
Sheri Smith
Laptop Project Team
Milly Cubillas
Phi Do
Lan Nguyen
Claire Sun
Rex Abiva
Sokwong Keo
Louis Oriente
Fabián Valencia
Melanie Velasco
CITATION
Veterans First Group
Deanne Tate Individual
WORKFORCE SERVICE
Business Service Team
Giselle Beltran
Maria Cerda
Eileen Corral
Frank Fletcher
Marketing Team
Magdalena Brooks
Kermit Redd
UI CENTER 017
Individual
Jonathan Corral
Juana Rosas
Management Team
Abel Bravo
Maria Briones
Gina Cuevas
Enrique Duenas
Jasmine Huynh
Eric Locano
Christy (Chau) Luu
Nikki Nguyen
Van Quyhn Nguyen
Maria Para
Quoc Phan
Carolyn Tatum
Quy Tran
Kin Vong
Michelle Zalazar
Appeals Core Team
Jessica Hernandez
Natalie Mayorga
Rhonda Nitschky
Blanca Romero
Carmen Saldana
Rhoniel Santos
Sisavanh Vilaiphanh
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UI CENTER 019
Individual
Kim Duong
Hieu Pham
Appeals Unit
Jonathan Chou
Luz Cruz
Rita Delgadillo
Peter Diep
Kim Duong
David Estillore
Lourdes Gomez
Alicia Hernandez
Christian Martinez
Annie Nguyen
Brandon Phan
Lesley Sediva
Lorenzo Tan
Kristina Vu
Claim Filing Mentors
April Abrams
Hilary Bustamante
Lola Canonico
Hye Chung
Peter Diep
Angie Fancuberta
Mildred Hunt
Patricia Loeza
Jessica Morales
Arin Respecio
Hsiu Hsin Sun
UI CENTER 180
Community Service Team
Joanna Nunez
Jacqueline Sims
Training Unit Team
Maria Aguirre
Maritza Cardenas
Catherine Chen
Jeannie Chou
Tanya Diep
Addy Edbeyemi
Teresa Garcia
Crystal Gordon
JoJo Jirasirinuphan
Chris Kour
Shel-Wei Lee
Huy Le
Earle Levine
Kruz Long
Thao Nguyen
Randall Palacios
Vivian Portillo
Nathaniel Situ
Joyce Stokes
Xuan Tang
Carmen Tassi
Kim Toek
Roshanda Wilkins
Thomas Wu
UI CENTER 180
Individual
Oscar Aleman
Monica Montgomery
Quan Phan
Hoi-Yin Tsui
DI Chino Hills
Individual
Gloria Cabral
Jasleen Kaur
Jose Jauregui
Carol Piazza
Larry Walton
DI Santa Ana
Individual
Nhat Vo
UIBTMS
Individual
Laura Fraser
Jose Ozuna
RETIREE
Sherrill Longworth
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Congratulations!
Tax Branch Field Audit Compliance Division (FACD) New Programs Chiefs
Patricia Slonaker – Underground Economy Section, Compliance Development
Operations, FACD.
Alicia Lozano-Garcia – Field Taxpayer Education and Assistance (TEA)
Program, FACD.
019 Pacific UI Center EPM II Promotion to Felicia Wong
ORANGE EMPIRE SUB-CHAPTER IAWP
Labels for Education
SAVE POP TABS IN YOUR OFFICE
COLLECTION CONTAINER
The income from recycling the aluminum pop tabs supports
the House where families stay while their infants or children
are receiving medical treatment for cancer and other serious
illnesses at area medical facilities.
Even something so simple as mailing in your Campbell’s Soup
Labels and Box Tops for Education can make a great
contribution to St. Jude’s Ranch. Past contributions of
labels have resulted in more than 6 new Dodge Caravan
Mini-vans for St. Jude’s Ranch campuses. Save only the bar
code part of the label.
Turn them over to Office Representatives or mail
them yourself to:
St. Jude’s Ranch for Children
P. O. Box 60100
Boulder City, NV 89006-0100.
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Thursday and Friday, April 30 & May 1, 2015
Piccadilly Inn Shaw
2305 W. Shaw Ave.
Fresno, California 93711
559-348-5520
Registration PM before March 1: О Member $50 О Non-Member $60 О Retiree $40
March 2-April 15
О Member $60 О Non-Member $65 О Retiree $45
Registration after April 15:
О Member $70 О Non-Member $75 О Retiree $55
Credit cards accepted through Pay Pal. Add $3 processing fee.
Log in with: [email protected].
Thursday, April 30, 2015 – Evening Meet and Greet/President’s Reception
Friday, May 1, 2015 – Educational Conference & Awards Luncheon
For further information, contact [email protected]
Call for hotel reservation before 4/8/2015 - ask for IAWP $84 rate
Room includes hot breakfast buffet
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2015 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
Complete and mail this form (one form per person) with your check
(payable to California Chapter IAWP) to:
Nanette Bowman
c/o 2015 IAWP State Educational Conference and Convention
2006 Port Albans Circle
Newport Beach, CA 92560
Name_______________________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________
City________________________________ State_______________ Zip__________________
E-mail: ______________________________________________________________________
Home Phone Number: ___________________ Work Phone Number: ___________________
Local Office Name and Number: ____________________________________
Local IAWP Chapter: _____________________________________________
Check Number: _______________________________ Amount Enclosed $_______________
Please indicate your luncheon request: Tri Tip_______ Chicken ______ Vegetarian ______
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Our Mission
The International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP) is a worldwide professional association available to all
individuals with a common interest in workforce systems. IAWP equips members for success providing the highest quality of
education, leadership, information exchange, and recognition of excellence through a network of local, regional and
International chapters preparing members for the workforce challenges of tomorrow.
Our Objectives
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To enhance the individual competence, knowledge and proficiency of members interested in all occupations in the
Workforce Development arena.
To provide an international forum for the exchange of information.
To support administrators in carrying out programs; and to assist in the continued improvement of the administration
of programs and services.
To promote public and legislative awareness of the proficient services provided by the personnel of these programs.
To provide information to members on proposed legislation and policy matters affecting these programs.
To foster a close working relationship with organizations that have common concerns regarding the improvement of
the Workforce Development arena.
To contribute toward the advancement of peace, goodwill, and international understanding through world fellowship
among persons engaged in these programs.
IAWP Code of Ethics
As a member of IAWP, I will . . .
Uphold the standards of my profession;
Search continually for new truths, methods and techniques;
Keep myself fully informed of all developments in workforce systems;
Cooperate with all others in this field in the use of common knowledge;
Accept membership in this association as a personal responsibility;
Dedicate myself actively to discharge these obligations; and
Declare myself to that end
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