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Wednesday, 9/14/22, 10:00am - 3:00pm Virtual Benefits Fair
Thursday, 9/15, 1:00pm Governing Board Meeting
Monday, 919 - Friday, 10/14 2022 Open Enrollment Period
Friday, 9/16, 11:00am All Staff Meeting
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CEA Advisory Panel Seats New Member, Rob Sturm
There was a new face at the CEA Advisory Panel Meeting last week. Rob Sturm was appointed to the Advisory Panel earlier this year by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara. Rob is Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Chief Litigation Officer for CSAA Insurance Company. Said Rob, “I found my initial meeting to be highly informative. The presentations were clear and complete, which is particularly helpful for a new member like myself.” During last week’s meeting, Advisory Panel Chairman Mark Simmonds also recognized former longtime members, Russina Sgoureva and Angelica Valenzuela, for their public service and valuable contributions to the panel.
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Open Exec Team Position
Chief Administrative Officer (C.E.A)
Serves on our executive management team, and is responsible for all aspects of Human Resources (HR) and Administrative Services management. The filing deadline is Wednesday, 9/28.
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Benefits Fair on Wednesday
In preparation for civil service open enrollment, (Monday, 9/19 - Friday, 10/14), CalHR will be hosting their Virtual Benefits Fair on Wednesday, 9/14. If you would like to participate, please make sure to receive approval from your supervisor to attend during work hours. If you are not able to attend, all videos and resources will be available online through 10/14/22.
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Join E1R1 by Friday
DIBAC’s back with Round 3 of Each One Reach One. Whether you are a company veteran or a newbie, this activity is for you!
Each One Reach One is intended to be casual, easy to do and fun! This exercise offers an opportunity to share our backgrounds and experiences with one of our colleagues.
To join, simply send an email to DIBAC by this Friday, 9/16, letting us know you want to participate. We’ll pair you up and send you info on next steps.
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Charlotte Fadipe recently dined at Maydoon on J Street and captured this server delivering a bowl with shredded lamb served over Torshi (spiced pickled veggies) and rice and a falafel with Must Khimar (yogurt with cucumber).
Enjoy a Middle Eastern restaurant for a chance to win $25!
Through September, dine at a Middle Eastern restaurant, share your experience with DIBAC and you'll be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card. Here's how to qualify for an entry:
1) Invite friends, family or colleagues to join you at a Middle Eastern restaurant (some suggestions here).
2) Take in the aromas, enjoy the cuisine and ambiance.
2) Snap photos, take notes, and/or write your own review.
3) Send your feedback to DIBAC.
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Save the DATE!
This Thanksgiving, CEA will participate in the Run to Feed the Hungry, benefitting the Sacramento Food Bank. Stay tuned for our Team Name and details on how you can join in the fun!
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Wednesday, 9/21, 1:00pm Ricardo Lara's Bias in Insurance Workshop
Friday, 9/30, 11:00am All Staff Meeting
Friday, 9/30 Q3 Compliance Training Due
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Find out who likes to read about murder and fly fishing.
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month | | | |
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We all go through difficult times in life, but sometimes hardships become overwhelming and result in an emotional crisis. When people feel there is no way out of their emotional pain, they may become hopeless and consider suicide. Many people who commit suicide communicate their intent ahead of time, and suicide is always a risk for people who show the signs and symptoms of major depression. Look this month for information on the warning signs of suicide and how to help people who are in crisis here or at eap.calhr.ca.gov.
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Did you know?
September is National Preparedness Month. National Preparedness Month is observed each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.
Disaster Preparedness Month is an annual campaign held every September since 2004 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and tornadoes tend to appear at very short notice at any time, necessitating the need for people to prepare accordingly and properly to handle and evacuate from such events safely. For more details, visit DISASTER PREPAREDNESS MONTH -September 2022 - National Today.
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Come on in: 801 K Reminders
Feel free to drop by 801K and collect your things, or come in and work at the office. Just as a reminder, you will still need to observe our safety protocols. In addition, you may want to contact our Facilities team ahead of time for assistance (in case things have been moved into storage).
Are you wondering about parking? It’s easy. If you do not have an active parking pass (or if your parking pass doesn’t work when you arrive), you just pull a parking ticket and submit the expense for reimbursement.
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CEA and CCRC Board Member Announces Retirement
Last Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the upcoming retirement of Mark Ghilarducci, who is a member of CEA and CCRC’s board, and who has served as the Director of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services since 2012.
Ghilarducci was recognized as having guided California through numerous disasters, including wildfires, droughts, earthquakes, cybersecurity threats, and the pandemic. Glenn spoke about the news in an all staff meeting, saying “He always has so much on his plate but always had time for us. We appreciate what he’s done and wish him the rest he deserves in retirement.”
Image courtesy of Cal OES, Executive Team | California Governor's Office of Emergency Management
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Chairman of CEA Governing Board and CCRC Governing Board featured in Los Angeles Times profile
You can read all about the amazing career of Mark Ghilarducci, the Chairman of both our Governing Board and the California Catastrophe Response Council's (CCRC) Governing Board, in this week’s media digest. The Los Angeles Times article’s headline says it all, “An exit interview with Mark Ghilarducci, Newsom’s go-to guy in emergencies.” As Director of California’s Office of Emergency Services, Ghilarducci has seen it all—earthquakes, catastrophic wildfires, mass shootings, power outages and more! After a nearly 40-year career in the field of disaster preparedness and emergency management, he has announced he will be stepping down from his current job at the end of this year. All of us at CEA wish him well and are grateful for his outstanding leadership and public service.
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