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First Quaterly Teleconference Meeting

Thursday, February 4 - 11 a.m.-2p.m.

AGENDA
- By-Laws
- Election Process
- Committee Structure

In Fresno:
SEIU Local 521, 5228 E. Pine Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727
Please RSVP no later than February 2 for food order at (559) 447-2579.

In Kern County:
SEIU Local 521, 1001 17th St., Bakersfield, CA 93301
Please RSVP no later than February 2 for food order at (661) 321-4161.

In San Jose, for Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties:
SEIU Local 521, 2302 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95131
Please RSVP no later than February 2 for food order at (408) 678-3366.

Reminder: Santa Clara Committee and Santa Cruz Committee will meet at San Jose Union office. Carpool in Santa Cruz office at 9 a.m.

Officers

President: Gary Linsner, 978-7419
Vice President: Robert Brown, 498-6238
Secretary/Treasurer: Marine Echapare, 441-0571

For more information and for help, please contact:
Lydia Canion, SEIU Staff, at (408) 678-3354 or lydia.canion@seiu521.org

Vernon Ray Tote worked for the Fresno Unified School District (FUSD) from June 1966 until he retired in March 1990, nearly a quarter century later. A light equipment operator, Vernon joined the union as soon as he began working for FUSD and remained a union member in good standing until his death. Vernon volunteered for various positions with the union and was a passionate labor activist.

Vernon was an aircraft mechanic in the Air Force for three years; much of that time he was stationed in Japan. He loved to watch war movies, especially WWII John Wayne flicks. His favorite channel was the True Channel; his favorite food was spaghetti with sausage and marinara sauce and fried Italian peppers.

In addition to happily toiling in his garden, Vernon was a professional pyrotechnic operator. He coordinated and managed big Fourth of July fireworks shows. In particular, he worked the Bass Lake Raft Show and the Kingsburg Fourth of July celebrations. The latter he did for 25 years only retiring in 2002.

Vernon was a family man and enjoyed a close relationship with his family. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elaine Grace Tote; his sister, Josephine Gabriel; son, Raymond Gene Tote; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.

A memorial service was held at Woodward Park in Fresno, CA on Sunday, October 19, 2008. It was attended by over 100 people.

We will miss Vernon Tote’s insight, dedication to labor issues and humorous spirit.

Fresno County Newsletter and Budget Updates

 December 2009
In this issue:
- Historic Vote Brings New Bylaws & Dues
- Franz Criego Wins Seat on Fresno County Retirement Board
- Your Union Working for You! While other Fresno County employees will be making less this year, SEIU 521 members will be making more.
- Localwide Officers, Executive Board Delegates and Trustees Election
- Neighbors Helping Neighbors (AFRAM)
- Women's Caucus
- Convoy of Hope (AFRAM)
 July 2009
 Budget Update (June 1, 2009)
 Budget Update (April 17, 2009)
 Budget Update (April 2, 2009)
 March 2009
May 2008
February 2008
December 2007 

Fresno County Mandatory Furlough Designation Form
If you are being told by your supervisor that you may be disciplined if you don't fill out the mandatory furlough form you may choose to submit this form with the mandatory furlough form:
 Attachment to Mandatory Furlough Designation Form