Capitol Weekly is a publication that covers California’s government and politics and their Annual Top 100 List ranks California’s top unelected political power players, and Mike was ranked #57!  Capitol Weekly’s Top 100 recognizes individuals who devote their professional lives to fighting for – or against – issues of state politics and policy, including lobbyists, bureaucrats, activists, trade group leaders, Capitol staffers and journalists. Here is the excerpt pertaining to Mike:

57. Mike Belote

Mike Belote is the President of California Advocates, Inc., one of California’s first contract lobbying firms and one of its most respected. The firm represents blue chip companies like Apple, Delta Airlines, Equifax, Coca-Cola, Monsanto, NRG and more, and dozens of associations in diverse areas such as real estate, health care, law, agriculture and others. They also have a sizable presence in water — always a critical factor in California. A second division of the firm constitutes one of Sacramento’s largest association management operations. Belote’s philanthropic activities have supported Volunteers of America, the Public Legal Services Society at McGeorge School of Law, and My Sister’s House, an organization focused on domestic violence and trafficking in the Asian Pacific Islander community. The latter bestowed Mike with its 2017 “Civic Hero of Hope” award, presented to him by California’s Chief Justice, Tani Cantil-Sakauye. Full disclosure: Belote serves on the board of Open California, publisher of Capitol Weekly.

Congratulations to Mike!

The deadline for chapter, individual, and corporation scholarship pledges was September 15, 2018, but it has been extended to October 1, 2018.

In early October 2018 the final scholarships with correct award amounts will be posted on the Education Foundation web page.

December 15, 2018 is the final postmark date for scholarship applications. Applications must be correct, complete, and transcripts must be included. This application must include a recommendation letter from at least one professor and/or letter stating that the student will be included in the professor matrix.

By January 15, 2019 the scholarship selections will be made by the Education Foundation Directors.

For those who may not be aware, the Foundation provides matching funds for chapter scholarships in the amount of $250 for any one scholarship of $250 or greater. Matching funds for individual or corporate scholarships in the amount of $250 will be provided for any one scholarship of $750 or greater. This is an excellent opportunity to get the most reward for your dollar and help the students. Any chapter, individual, or corporation is provided scholarship applications for review and recommendation to the directors prior to the selection process. When selecting scholarships, the directors fill all recommendations first prior to making the remainder of the scholarship selections.

Bill Hofferber, Chairman

CLSA Education Foundation

The CLSA members recently voted on and approved the bylaw amendment that was approved by the Board of Directors in April 2018. The updated version of the bylaws is attached.

The fourth paragraph of Article 8, Section 8.11 was changed from:

The Chapter may also elect up to two (2) Alternate Directors, if it so chooses. Each shall be a chapter member who is also a Corporate Member in good standing.

To:

The Chapter may elect two (2) or up to half the number of Directors, whichever is greater, as Alternate Directors, if it so chooses. In cases where a chapter has an odd number of directors, the number of Alternate Directors will be rounded up to the next whole number. Each Alternate Director shall be a chapter member who is a Corporate Member in good standing.