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EDITORIALS
JAN., 1969
7006
THE
SACRAMENTAN
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF SACRAMENTO CHAPTER NO. 2, CALIFORNIA STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Walt
COPYRIGHT © 1967 BY WALTER RANK
Governor Reagan Speaks to the State Employees
SEE PAGE FOUR
JANUARY, 1969
PRESIDENTIAL
THE
SACRAMENTAN
COMMENTS
WALTER R. RANK-Officer in Charge
E. W. ROBESON-Editor
RICK
PARROTT-Staff Photographer
by
PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE
Thatcher
ANNE MUMA
Chairman
VINCENT STREI
RON SMITH
President
THE SACRAMENTAN, official publication of Sacra-
Sacramento Chapter No. 2
mento Chapter No. 2, California State Employees'
Association, is owned by Sacramento Chapter No. 2,
California State Employees' Association, and is pub-
lished monthly under the supervision of the Chapter
Publications Committee. Its columns are available for
tems of interest to CSEA members in Region III.
The old year is over and the new one begins. For state employees it was a
Neither the editors, publishers, nor the association nor
ts officers assume responsibility for the opinions, state-
year of accomplishment and defeat, success and failure, three steps forward
nents or views contained in such articles.
and two steps back, like other years and yet different as we continue for the
most part to move forward toward accomplishment of our objectives. Even in
Chapter Headquarters Office
defeat there is partial success. While we were yet unable to obtain full state
1108 O Street - Phone 443-6217
CECELIA STAMPHAR
payment for our health insurance, we were able to increase the payment from
Administrative Assistant
$6 to $8 per month-$24 a year more. State employees' salaries were also in-
creased; not as much as they should have been, but some.
CHAPTER 2 OFFICERS
TED THATCHER
Even in our complete failures, groundwork is laid and progress is made
President
toward the recognition of ideas and legislation, S0 that later this year, or in
RALPH LEHMAN
Vice President
future years, the program will gain acceptance as opposition gradually di-
SAM RICE
minishes. A climactic change takes place.
Secretary-Treasurer
GEORGE VOGEL
Junior Past President
This year could be a big one for state employees. This could be the year
WALTER RANK
that we gain the right to sit down and discuss problems with management on
Director of Organization
an equal basis. This may be the year for formal representation legislation.
VIVIAN PLANK
Director of General Welfare
HELEN MATHENY
As a chapter, this must be the year we encourage and strengthen our ties
Director of Membership
to the state organization and to the community. Let us in every way present an
MARIAN NEUBERGER
image of accomplishment, dedication, and awareness of ourselves as an in-
Director of Activities
tegral, important part of the economy of our city and our state.
The Chapter 2 business office is open
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays (exclud-
Happy New Year!
ing state holidays), except for lunch hour
from 1 to 2 p.m.
2
New Institute on Government, March 12-13,
FOR YOUR
Offers State Workers a Variety of Subjects
INFORMATION
The 28th Annual Institute on Government, to be held on March 12 and 13 in
By VIVIAN PLANK
the El Dorado Hotel, will offer an exciting program, according to Paul Hays, program
Director of General Welfare
chairman. The 1969 theme, "Your Government, Today and Tomorrow," reflects
the broad array of panel discussions planned for the event. General Chairman Byron
This year's legislative session will find
Moss of Chapter 2, sponsor of the annual event, has promised the finest Institute
high on its list of bills to be introduced
ever, and the results of the planning
by CSEA one requesting an overall 7½
thus far indicate his optimism is well
This list of panels is by no means
founded.
complete - others will be announced
percent salary increase for state em-
shortly, along with the moderators and
ployees, plus additional increases for em-
Hays, of Chapter 146, along with CO-
chairman John Hannon, Chapter 134,
panel members. It is, however, a good
ployees whose pay is lagging behind
indication of what is in store for those
private industry and other governmen-
has released a tentative list of panel dis-
state employees who want to learn more
tal jurisdictions: clerical and craft sal-
cussions available to this year's partici-
about what's going on in state govern-
ary inequity adjustments, time and one-
pants:
half pay for overtime, night shift dif-
ment.
California, 2000 A. D. - A look at
In addition to the panels, workshops,
ferential, elimination of salary compac-
what we may expect in the Golden State
luncheons, and guest speakers, there will
tions in all schematic groups, and full
41 years hence
also be a continuous showing of auto-
payment of health insurance up to a
mated equipment, in a show called (ap-
maximum of $14.00.
The Public Employee and the Public
all-important relationship in pub-
propriately enough), "What's New in
Legislation will also be sponsored to
lic service
Automation?"
improve retirement annuities by seeking
Governor Ronald Reagan will be the
the 1/50th formula, which CSEA Chap-
The Changing World of Education-
The problems now confronting us, and
luncheon speaker on March 13, and
ter 2 delegates have fought to achieve
what's in store
other speakers, including the keynoter
for so long. There will be a request for
for each of the two days, will be an-
additional family sick leave and a "heart
Do You Have a Problem?-How
nounced as the schedules are confirmed.
presumptive" clause for all state em-
CSEA works to help the employee who
State employees should plan now to
ployees as a result of certain job condi-
needs guidance and advice
attend the Institute on Government.
tions.
Are You a Supervisor or a Superman?
Tickets are $4.00 for each day, and this
CSEA will again attempt to gain a
-A candid look at the roll of the sup-
price includes the luncheon. No other
meaningful "representation" law, a stat-
ervisor in state service
tickets are available. Tickets may be
ute enacted recognizing a majority em-
Value Analysis-How the consumer
puchased from all group chairmen and
ployee organization as a "one voice" in
can get the most value for his ever-
from the Chapter 2 office.
issues affecting all state employees.
shrinking dollar
Once again the dire need of an im-
Are We Really Different?-An ana-
How's Your Image?
proved grievance procedure is demon-
lytical approach to the real and im-
strated in the case of a 26 year employee
agined differences between people
DOROTHY A. HAIGHT
Chairman, Public Relations Committee
with an in-grade status of 8 years, who
The Promotional Process-A frank
is being forced out of state service on
discussion and evaluation of the existing
Does your job require direct con-
an involuntary transfer to an out of town
system in civil service
tact with the public? In dealing
position. The "compelling reason" given
with the public, are you always po-
Public Employees in Politics-The
by the Department of Agriculture is
lite, patient, and willing to give the
employees' rights and restrictions under
that eligibles on list refused to accept
answers to their questions? If you
the law regarding political action
promotional transfer to the southern
do not know the answer, do you en-
area.
Communications Workshop-The
deavor to get the answer for them?
many facets of communication with our
Even if they greet you with a scowl,
Weakness of present grievance pro-
fellow inan
do you return their greeting with a
cedure, therefore, forces a senior em-
ployee to preretirement from his state
Human Understanding-How well
pleasant smile and say, "May I help
we understand the other fellow-and
you?"
position or seek employment elsewhere.
ourselves
Sometimes this is very difficult to
This case clearly demonstrates the
do, if things at home have gone
need to improve the grievance proced-
Taxes and the Little Man-That con-
wrong or if you are tired or have a
ure by providing non-involved, uninter-
stant contribution to government by the
headache; but if you can treat the
ested individuals on the last level of re-
man in the middle
public this way, it will help very de-
view to arrive at a fair decision not
The State's Role in the Poverty Pro-
cidedly to improve the Public Image
partial to the department, thereby pro-
gram-An examination of what the
of the state employee in general.
viding an equal and fair solution to the
state does, or should do, with the prob-
employee as well as employer.
lem of poverty
Instant Intelligence-A panel discus-
sion guaranteed to make you think
ATTEND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL!
Employer-Employee Relations - An
Chapter 2 members are urged to attend the executive council meeetings on
enlightened approach to the oldest of
the third Thursday of each month.
relationships
Your group chairman can give you the time and place of the meeting.
Law Enforcement-More informa-
tion on an area of growing concern in
Come and express your opinion on the important issues facing Chapter 2.
the nation
3
SPECIAL TO THE SACRAMENTAN
A Look at the Present and Plans for the Fu
I want you to know how much I
strikes by the American Federation of
appreciate this opportunity to discuss
Teachers on our college campus
with you some of the issues which I
said in my recent State of th
believe are of interest and significance
Address, it has always been ob
to all of us-as employees of the people
me that the great majority of 0
of California and as citizens of this state
employees are solid, thoughtful
and nation.
This recent action by CSEA cor
As state employees, each of us has a
the propriety of ATF teachers
unique responsibility; for each of us is
certainly reaffirms this belief.
paid by the taxpayers of California.
I hope that we can be of a
This, in effect, means that in addition
mind on other problems we f
to having more than 13 million bosses,
year.
we are also working for ourselves. Let
During the past two years
us never forget that we are taxpayers,
attempted to practice the kind
too.
cient state government which
The job we do reflects on ourselves,
people of California-expect fro
in addition to the impression it makes on
to whom we entrust our hard
our friends, our neighbors, and on the
tax dollars.
millions of other citizens of this state who
We have brought the state f
make possible everything connected with
inherited indebtedness of near
our jobs.
million to what we anticipate
When you consider that during this
comfortable surplus on June 30
next fiscal year we taxpayers will invest
year. I say "anticipate" becaus
some six billion dollars in this establish-
are many variables which can af
ment called State Government-in us,
money; variables over which we
in our jobs and in what we are doing
control. Federal policies on welf:
-the unique responsibility which we
dence requirements and disput
have as state employees becomes increas-
eligibility could collectively cost
ingly clear.
million dollars. Other federal
In April of last year, I had the distinct
trolled policies in the social welf:
privilege of honoring-on your behalf
could well cost us additional mil
-eleven of our fellow state workers for
However, we are in the black
the way in which they handled them-
intend to stay there through
selves both on and off the job. It was
tinued application of sound
a privilege which I will always remem-
practices in the running of state
ber. The event was the Medal of Valor
ment.
Recognition Dinner sponsored by your
California State Employees' Association.
In addition, we intend to
the people a greater share of tl
In our own way, each of us has the
dollars.
opportunity to reflect our own dedica-
tion to the principles we all look for in
As you may recall, the 1967
those we respect as these Medal of Valor
provided for $155 million in
winners reflected through their bravery
revenues to be returned to the ta
and disregard for self when the lives and
-to you, your neighbors and fr
safety of others were in peril.
in the form of property relief.
What we do may not be as dramatic
I also urged-indeed begg
as saving another's life, but if it involves
Legislature to return $35 millio
sticking to principles which we know are
come tax payments to the middle
right, then our involvement-our ac-
taxpayers with large families.
complishment-is very important in-
peatedly emphasized that there
deed. What's more, it will reflect favor-
definite injustice to this group
ably-not only on ourselves-but more
sult of provisions in the income
importantly, on our fellow state em-
an injustice that the Legislatur
ployees and on the millions of Califor-
-in our opinion should-corre
nians for whom we all work.
money, we believed-and still
belongs to the taxpayers.
GOVERNOR REAGAN
California State Employees' Associa-
tion demonstrated an example of this
At that time our requests fell on deaf
just recently in its most responsible state-
ears.
ment regarding the impropriety of
This year it will be different.
4
by Ronald Reagan, Governor of California
We intend to follow up the progress
orably on proposals to establish a more
that was finally made during the special
formalized process of resolving disagree-
session of the 1968 Legislature when our
ments between government management
lawmakers passed, and I signed SB 8.
and public employees as long as that ap-
As you will recall, this permitted us to
proach is suitable to our constitutional
place on the ballot-in the form of
and statutory framework. I would, how-
Proposition IA-a 183 million dollar
ever, be critical of proposals which
property tax relief measure. It was ap-
would harm the cooperative spirit the
proved by the voters and, as you are
state now enjoys with its employees. The
also aware, we are now receiving the
taxpayers have a right to expect conti-
proper forms to fill out from our county
nuity in the services which their tax dol-
tax assessors to enable homeowners to
lars support.
receive $70.00 property tax rebate.
As to our young people and our Cali-
Very shortly I will present the budget
fornia educational system, I believe we
for 1969-70. It will be a balanced bud-
are all greatly concerned about the at-
get which will permit us to continue to
tacks on this system by small groups of
meet the growing needs of our state,
criminal anarchists and latter-day fas-
and one which will permit a continua-
cists
those unruly few who seek to
tion of our policy of state sponsored local
close down the campuses of our univer-
tax relief. In addition, I will propose
sities, state colleges, and even high
a substantial reduction in personal in-
schools.
come taxes and an overall program of
I will continue to use every power at
major tax reform.
my command to insure that safety and
As I outlined in my State of the State
security-and the proper academic at-
message, we also intend to follow up the
mosphere-is maintained on every cam-
progress we have made during the past
pus. I am determined that academic
two years in the major areas which
freedom and the pursuit of knowledge
affect the tax dollars and the lives of all
will be upheld, protected and preserved.
our citizens: health and welfare, con-
This session I will seek an omnibus
servation, agricultural labor, transpor-
program on the safety and security of
tation, traffic safety, government re-
our educational institutions-to protect
organization, secondary and higher edu-
the teacher, the student, and the public.
cation, and law enforcement and crimi-
Such proposals would, among other
nal justice.
things, increase the legal penalties for
Space does not permit us to even sum-
assaults on teachers and students, pro-
marize the specific points we discussed
vide for the expulsion of students or the
on these issues in the State of the State
dismissal of teachers who interfere with
Address. I will have detailed informa-
the educational process, and strengthen
tion on these and other issues in a series
the trespass laws to keep troublemakers
of special legislative messages which I
off the campus.
will be presenting very shortly.
I would appreciate your careful con-
However, there are two issues which
sideration of these and other issues
I would like to have you give some
which do effect all of us. We are all
thought to now, SO that when legisla-
working together for a common cause,
tion is introduced, it will reflect your
and that is a better, safer, more prosper-
thinking and-I hope-have your sup-
ous California for ourselves and our chil-
port.
dren.
The first issue deals with the relation-
We share many things in common-
ship of the state with its employees-
really more than the things on which we
you and your fellow workers. The sec-
may disagree.
ond concerns our young people your
sons and daughters-and our California
We are all employees of the people of
institutions of learning.
California. And we are all taxpayers.
As a consequence we have a great inter-
Over the years, California state gov-
est - personal and financial - in what
future is in our hands
ernment has generally had a construc-
happens to this state for which we work
tive and forthright relationship with its
and in which we live.
employees and their employee organiza-
tions. I believe we need to maintain and
The future is in our hands.
build upon that relationship. I look fav-
Let us build it together.
5
Our
Portraits
Readers Write
Thanks Expressed
By ANNE MUMA
To Vivian Plank, Director of General
Welfare-CSEA Chapter 2:
The 4:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. activi-
How can a person begin to thank SO
ties of the Bureau of Criminal Identifi-
many people for helping when help was
cation and Investigation are supervised
SO desperately needed.
by T. P. Hunter who stands in for the
All I can say for my family and self
bureau chief in one of the few state
is: Thank you from the bottom of our
agencies having to stay open for business
hearts, because that is where your help
"after hours."
came from.
"The Bureau was formed in 1918
Again, thanks to all Chapter members
through the efforts of local officials to
who helped in our time of need when
create a service agency where all rec-
our home was burned to the ground.
ords and identification information
would be centrally located," Hunter ex-
Soon after this story was written, Tom
Sincerely,
plains, "and to provide services, includ-
Hunter was promoted to supervisor of
Betty Hull and Family
ing a crime lab, polygraph (lie detec-
special services and moved from night to
tor), modus operandi, photography, or
day shift. He also moved into a new of-
whatever is beyond the resources of the
fice, where this picture was taken, show-
Special Course for
local force."
ing a small portion of his vast badge col-
Women is Offered
Files stacked to the ceiling (seven mil-
lection in a glass case along one wall.
lion sets of fingerprints are on file), a
Our congratulations and best wishes to
A special course of training for
super speedy electronic communications
Tom, an extraordinary fellow and an out-
women will soon be offered by the
and data processing department, plus a
standing state employee.
Hiram Johnson School for Adults. The
large work force to receive, send, and
course, "Investment Securities for Wom-
process information, leaves one wonder-
query, followed by, "there are very few
en," is designed especially for the wom-
ing how any criminal could remain at
live badges available-most of them
an who is interested in the subject, but
large for very long.
have been replaced or superceded."
who has found most of the literature
Law enforcement has been Tom Hun-
In the collection and study of some
available has been written for men.
ter's life from the day he joined the Ala-
400 items, Mr. Hunter has found much
useful information in connection with
The woman attending this course may
meda Police Department in 1934 during
learn the three secrets of acquiring
the waterfront strikes. He earned his
police work. The design or type of badge
wealth, how to read a financial page,
A.B. degree at the University of Califor-
is influenced by historical and geograph-
how the economy of the nation affects
nia at Berkeley while working with the
ical trends, and all parts of the world
her, how to lower her taxes, and an ex-
Berkeley Police Department, and for six
are represented in this unique collection
in which each item has had a definite
planation of wills and trusts. It is not
years prior to coming to CI&I in 1942
necessary for the student to have any
he was special agent for the Board of
place and purpose in time gone by.
formal training in finance, nor be an
Medical Examiners, working out of San
How interesting it is to learn that the
investor.
Francisco and covering Northern Cali-
original Texas Ranger 5-star badge was
The course starts Monday, February
fornia.
cut from a silver peso; that the origin
3, in Room 504-2 of the Resources
Intermittently, he has left the Bureau
of the 7-point star design in California
Building. Each class - there are nine
to pursue other fields of police work,
is unknown; that a badge from Trinidad
11/2-hour sessions-is held from 5 to 7
such as the U.S. Secret Service in 1944
carries the 6-point star of David; that
p.m., and the enrollment fee is $2.
(he helped protect Harry Truman) set-
the billiard ball symbol on a Cornwall
For further information, call 444-
ting up a detective force at the U.S.
badge is really a bezant; that some hel-
6060, Ext. 323.
Naval Supply Center in Oakland; as
met plates in England bear the sover-
Public Safety Supervisor during 1947
eign's initials and the St. Stevens Crown
for the U.S. Office of Military Govern-
design, the latter changed by order of
For the Dog Who
ment in Berlin; and, for the State De-
Queen Elizabeth II; and that many
partment, he went to Venezuela as
badges are bilingual.
Has Everything
police advisor in 1964. His extra-curri-
A cap piece of the Iceland National
cular activities have included teaching
Police was a gift from a friend in Ire-
In New York, the new "Canine
law enforcement, partime, at Sacra-
land, and there is also a mystery badge
Shield" will insure dogs against acci-
mento State College for a period of ten
-a bronze shield, bought in a McAllis-
dent, sickness, and disease for up to $100
years.
ter Street, San Francisco junk store in
per incident, for an $18 premium.
In keeping with his complete absorb-
1938. The inscribed "V.P. of S.F." is
This announcement, carried in the
tion in police work, his hobby during
unrecorded in the city's archives. The
December issue of the "Employee Bene-
the past 33 years has been collecting
badge maker to which it was traced
fit Plan Review," did not mention
badges and other artifacts of the trade.
could only verify that "it was made prior
whether a dog must be employed to
How does one acquire a peace officer's
to 1906, before the San Francisco fire."
qualify. The article did not say, either,
badge-symbol of authority, issued in-
Mr. Hunter's wife, Vi, former clerk
if maternity benefits were included with-
dividually by number, worn with cour-
in the Los Angeles Sheriff's Office,
in the sickness clause. Nature being what
age in the face of danger, and cherished
shares his interest with him, and so do
it is, the insurance carrier could wind
by its prideful owner? "You have to have
his four children and seven grandchil-
up being hounded to death.
friends" was the instant reply to this
dren.
Okay, we're sorry.
6
What's New on Parking?
Travis Hospital
By VIVIAN PLANK
Party a Success
The Department of General Services
has abandoned the idea of a "mass re-
CSEA Chapter 2's Christmas Party
shuffling" plan of state employee parking
for Travis Hospital "Big Hit" was the
spaces to take care of the needs of the
highlight of the year for the patients at
employees who will be moving into
David Grant Hospital, Travis Air Force
Office Buildings 8 and 9.
For the next six months, concentra-
Base. Chapter 2's general welfare com-
tion will be on "attrition" of parking
mittee, with the help of other CSEA
spaces, along with a plan calling for the
members, presented a sumptuous buffet
state to build a multi-storied structure
dinner prepared by state employees from
by the end of the year, one that would
various departments. This food was the
take care of approximately 1,000 ve-
first home-cooked fare some of the pa-
hicles.
Art Collins, of General Services, told
tients have had since leaving home, and
CSEA parking committee representa-
was most appreciated and thoroughly
tives there will be 885 new parking
enjoyed by all.
spaces provided by June 30. These
The entertainment consisted of the
spaces, located west of 14th Street, will
Rowe Bros. excellent band, playing
be made available by new construction,
modifying existing lots by installing card
background music for featured enter-
key gates, and freezing assigned spaces
tainers: the "Jazz Debs," a talented
which become free when employees re-
dance trio; "Off Broadway Dancers;"
tire, resign, or are transferred away from
Bruce Mitchell and his exciting team of
the area.
ROBERT CARLSON
Folk Dancers, presenting the vigorous
Mr. Collins stated General Services is
ED. NOTE: Robert Carlson, CSEA
dances of Russia, Poland, Germany, and
presently investigating the feasibility of
president and Chapter 2 member, held
other European countries; Sherry
a 2- or 3-level parking ramp on a square
a press conference on December 31 to
Brown and her unique "Raggedy Ann"
block bounded by 9th, 10th, P, and Q
outline CSEA's position on the then
dance, and Drudie Corsiglia in her mod-
Streets. Hopefully, after July 1, a mas-
threatened strike at San Francisco State
ern jazz specialty were most popular
ter plan may be developed and imple-
College by the American Federation of
mented through attrition, multi-story
with the patients, as was the girl quar-
Teachers. This statement was considered
tet.
construction, and the possibility of nego-
necessary and appropriate because
tiations between the City of Sacramento
CSEA represents a majority of the state
Chaplain (Capt.) Dan Sarinen and
with regard to the public parking garage
college faculty, and President Carlson
wife, Jane, of McClellan Air Force Base,
located on Capitol Mall, which could
wanted CSEA's official attitude made
with Dr. and Mrs. Jenkins, entertained
possibly provide at least 100 parking
crystal clear to the public. The major
the wounded in the hospital wards.
spaces at nominal cost to state em-
points in his statement follow:
These are the men who could not come
ployees.
to the auditorium.
Public employee parking is, after all,
"The California State Employees'
a community responsibility; therefore,
A number of prominent military
Association represents a majority of the
all public agencies-state, city, county,
members working on the campuses, both
guests from surrounding military bases
and federal should create a cooperative
the academic and the staff and support
were present as special guests and ex-
plan to meet the problem.
people. We have found out that the
pressed many compliments for the effort
Employees will be kept informed of
American Federation of Teachers has
made by the state employees who were
the progress of current plans and any
called for a multi-campus strike, starting
involved in this project.
additional information by the commit-
next Monday. Representing what we
tee on parking.
feel is the majority feeling of the em-
ployees on the campuses, we think the
Carl Dahl Appointed
New Year Greeted in
CSEA should speak out on this strike
Insurance Chairman
call. We firmly believe that our em-
Style by Celebrants
ployees, and other faculty members,
Carl V. Dahl, retirement officer with
The year 1969 was greeted in the
should support the CSEA in its position
the Public Employees Retirement Sys-
proper manner at Chapter 2's annual
to ignore this strike, and we ask them
tem, was appointed chairman of the
New Year's Eve Party, attended by
to continue the educational process on
Chapter 2 insurance committee by Pres-
scores of celebrants in a festive atmos-
the campus. The CSEA firmly believes
ident Thatcher.
phere replete with paper hats, noise
that its no-strike pledge to the public
Carl brings considerable experience
should continue to be honored.
makers, sparkling champagne, and all
and expertise to the position, having for-
the other trappings usually expected at
"We feel that the union
is using
merly served as patients' insurance and
this type of soiree.
the strike as a toy; they're using it as
benefits officer for the Department of
"Another hit," said Paul Wulff, chair-
a weapon, which is unjustified under the
Mental Hygiene, and his present em-
man of the social committee, and he did
circumstances.
ployment with the health benefits divi-
not overstate the fact. Chapter 2 mem-
"We believe that the police should be
sion of the Retirement System will keep
bers seem to have a knack for knowing
on the campus to protect the teachers
him abreast of current trends and ad-
just how to dispose of the old and em-
who do want to teach, the campus em-
ministration of the state plans.
brace the new.
ployees who do want to work, and the
He may be reached at state telephone
They should. They do it every year.
students who want to attend school."
5-2133.
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Want a Part of the
Action? Here's How
By WARREN MANGELS
Chairman, CBL Committee
Do you want to know more about how
your CSEA Chapter 2 is governed?
Several proposed amendments to the
chapter's constitution and bylaws will be
presented to the membership for action
when the first general membership meet-
ing of 1969 is held on Thursday, Feb-
ruary 21.
Following this, the regular executive,
council meeting of the chapter will be
held. The executive council is the gov-
erning body of the chapter, meets once
each month, and consists of all group
chairmen and the eight constitutional
officers. Committee chairmen also at-
tend the meetings to submit reports on
2
President
Ted
Thatcher,
committee activities. Chapter members
are invited to attend all executive coun-
regional commissioner for the Social Security Administration, as a Certificate of Ap-
cil meetings.
preciation is awarded to Jack Langford, mental health insurance coordinator; and to
Several amendments to the constitu-
Paul Menz, Medicare procedure specialist. Both employees work for the bureau of
tion and bylaws relating to the nomina-
patients' accounts, Department of Mental Hygiene, where Thatcher is bureau chief.
tion and election of Chapter 2 officers,
group chairmen, and General Council
Awards Presented to
delegates will be recommended by the
CHAPTER 2 PRESENTS
constitution and bylaws committee at
Mental Hygiene Men
the February 21 meeting. These amend-
ANOTHER
ments are a result of certain findings
Two Department of Mental Hygiene
of and conclusions made by a special
employees were the recipients recently
HOBO PARTY
study committee, of which Helen Math-
of a rarely given award from the Social
eny, director of membership, is chair-
Security Administration. Ralph] Lang-
man. The special committee was re-
cently appointed by Chapter 2 President
ford and Paul Menz were cited for their
Ted Thatcher to study the nomination
help in setting up the Medicare program
and election procedures of the chapter.
in Sacramento, and the two were praised
Other amendments will be proposed
by John R. Richardson, western regional
by the constitution and bylaws commit-
commissioner for the SSA, for institut-
tee at the February meeting.
ing a new system of hospital billing and
accounting in connection with Medi-
care.
Looking for a Ride
The new system involves a sophisti-
cated computer system, which links 17
or a Rider?
state institutions to a central computer
complex. The awards, actually Certifi-
cates of Appreciation, were presented to
Try
the
the men, both of whom work for the
bureau of patients' accounts, at cere-
Friday, February 7
State Employees' Car Pool
monies held in December.
at Newman Center
The parking situation is getting
Legislative Buffet
worse, not better. Somewhere near
Beans, Franks, and Liquid
Set for February 26
you lives a state employee who needs
Refreshment-Plus Prizes
Late word from President Ted
a ride-or is in a position to provide
for the Best Costume
Thatcher says the annual Legislative
one. We're in the business of getting
Buffet will be held February 26 in the
you two together. Look on your bul-
Hotel El Dorado. Chapter 2 members
Starts at 7 p.m.
letin board for application blanks,
are urged to contact the chapter office
Dancing 'til 1 a.m.
or call Ron Smith at the Chapter 2
well in advance of the date to make
reservations.
Tickets $1.50
office 443-6217. Or call Dorothy
Wade at 483-7256.
Further information will be an-
CALL CHAPTER 2-443-6217
nounced in flyers this month.
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