AAACE Hosting Beach Bonfire and S’mores Gathering

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The African American Association of County Employees is hosting a Bonfire and S’mores gathering on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

This event is perfect for all ages, so come on out and make some sweet memories with AAACE.

Meet at Lifeguard Station #13 (left of the bathrooms) in Mission Beach, 3200 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego.

Bring chairs or blankets.

RSVP now.

See the flyer below.

What You Need to Know About Halloween Happenings

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Get ready for frighteningly fun Halloween activities! So many tricks and treats are planned all October.

This year we are expanding the opportunity for participation by going virtual. This means employees working all shifts and in all corners of the County will be able to join the fun on InSite.

Stay tuned for weekly announcements of Halloween happenings. All activities will be posted here.

This week’s announcement is a big one. Lip Sync Battle is back! Interested contestants are invited to submit a video of their lip sync performance. No in-person event will be held this year.

While last year’s Lip Sync Battle was decided by applause at the County Operations Center, this year you will be the judge. Employees will be asked to vote on InSite for their favorite finalist on Halloween Day. The entry with the most votes will be crowned the Lip Sync Battle champion!

How to Enter

Entering is easy. Submit a video by 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 28. Include your name and department. If you are submitting as a group, include the names and departments of all employees.

No auditions are necessary. Your video is your entry. So, get creative - you can dance and don a costume, if you choose.

See an example from Public Safety Group Program Manager Royce Abalos.

This contest is 100% online - making it easy for employees to participate. The Halloween committee will select finalists from the video submissions on Oct. 30. And employees will vote on InSite for their favorite of those finalists’ videos.

There are multiple ways to submit your video:

  1. Text it to 619-481-4309.

  2. Email it to communications@sdcounty.ca.gov.

  3. Share it via Teams.

Rules

  • Solo acts and groups are welcome.

  • All participants must be County employees.

  • Entries must be submitted by 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 28.

  • Video entries should be no longer than 1 minute. Send videos as an MP4 or MOV.

  • All song lyrics, dance moves and costumes must be work appropriate.

  • Video must be recorded in October 2024.

  • Have fun.

See 'The Book of Life' on Día de Muertos

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The Emerging Workforce Association invites you to a free community screening of “The Book of Life” and partake in Día de Los Muertos festivities in Old Town. Gather with friends and family for a heartwarming cinematic experience under the stars, and a chance to network with your peers!

The family-friendly event will be held on Friday, Nov. 1 at Plaza de Armas at the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, 4002 Wallace St., San Diego, CA 92110.

Pre-movie activities start at 5 p.m. And the movie begins 15 minutes after sunset.

Register for the event.

Learn more about this event.

See the flyer below.

CAO Message: Join Me in Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

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A message from Chief Administrative Officer Ebony Shelton.

We are in the midst of Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and this year’s theme is especially meaningful to me and to our organization.

The theme is Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.

My father was a pioneer and paved the way for me to follow his path.

He came to the U.S. from El Salvador, leaving behind a devastating civil war. I grew up here in San Diego, a binational region rich with Hispanic traditions, culture and heritage.

It led me to where I am today, with you, as the first Afro-Latina to serve as the County’s Chief Administrative Officer. I am proud to represent a part of the meaningful and exciting changes taking place in our organization to ensure we reflect the communities we serve.

Additionally, this year’s theme could apply to all of us at the County as we manage changes in the workplace, community and the world.

Thirty-five percent of County employees identify as Hispanic or Latino. Our San Diego County Latino Association was the first Employee Resource Group to form, and it recently celebrated its 41st anniversary. The group is truly a pioneer in our organization, and we now have 11 Employee Resource Groups to extend this sense of belonging.

Our County organization and the entire region is incredibly diverse with many different ethnicities, cultural roots and social foundations. It is this diversity that makes the County stronger and helps us understand the neighbors and communities we serve.

By valuing and prioritizing belonging, we broaden our horizons helping us come together with the community to take out challenges large and small.

Please join me in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month to honor the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Learn more about the month’s history and ideas to commemorate this important occasion. And consider joining the San Diego County Association or another Employee Resource Group. They offer resources and events – it’s a great way to learn, meet other team members and have an even greater appreciation for the diversity of our county.

Let’s take our lead from this year’s theme. I look forward to working alongside you as, together, we shape a bright future for the County and the region.