LA County Federation of Labor Meeting
January 25: President Tab Rhodes and Executive Director Wayne Quint Jr. participated in the LA County Federation "House of Labor" teleconference on Monday. 

The County Fed is comprised of more than 300 unions and labor organizations, representing more than 800,000 members.
Technology Upgrades for PPOA
January 26: An upcoming I.T. systems upgrade was discussed in a teleconference on Tuesday between President Rhodes, Executive Director Quint and PPOA I.T. representatives.
PPOA/Custody Labor Management Committee Meeting
January 26: PPOA participated in the monthly Custody Labor Management Committee (LMC) teleconference with Employee Relations, Assistant Sheriff Chase and department representatives to discuss issues impacting members working custody. Topics of discussion at this meeting included COVID-19 safety protocols and AB 685 requirements, Sergeant impairments and Custody Assistant updates. Meeting participants from PPOA included President Rhodes, Executive Director Quint and Sr. Labor Representative Venise Wallace.
PPOA Labor Management Committee Meeting
January 26: PPOA took part in a Labor Management Committee teleconference with Assistant Sheriff Limon, Commander Russo, Commander Lewis and department representatives to discuss COVID-19 safety protocols and AB 685 requirements, budget update, lieutenant vacant items and the March 2021 Sergeant promotional exam. Meeting participants from PPOA included President Rhodes and Executive Director Quint.
Sheriff Discusses Current Events
January 27: Sheriff Alex Villanueva hosted a Facebook live stream on Wednesday to discuss current events including COVID-19, the passing of Deputy Santiago Carrillo, the LA County Board of Supervisors, deputy-involved shootings, accountability and more.

Southern California Alliance of Law Enforcement Associations
January 27: President Rhodes joined fellow law enforcement union leaders for a Southern California Alliance of Law Enforcement (SCALE) teleconference on Wednesday. Collectively, SCALE represents more than 37,000 peace officers in Southern California.
'Meet and Confer' with Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner
January 27: PPOA participated in a 'meet and confer' with Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner (DME-C) representatives and County Counsel regarding a cease and desist letter sent from PPOA to the DME-C regarding a security policy. Participants from PPOA included President Rhodes, Board Member Joyce Kato, Executive Director Quint, Intake Representative Kevin Thompson and PPOA legal counsel.
COVID-19 Conference With PPOA Legal Team
January 28: PPOA hosted its weekly legal meeting on Thursday in order for President Rhodes, Executive Director Quint, Sr. Labor Rep. Wallace, Labor Rep. O'Neil, Intake Representative Thompson and PPOA attorneys to address and analyze COVID-19 issues impacting PPOA members.
California Contract Cities Association
Virtual Sacramento Legislative Tour
January 28: President Rhodes participated in the California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) virtual Sacramento legislative tour on Thursday. The tour coincides with the start of the new legislative session, which allows CCCA members the opportunity to directly interface with legislators to share issues impacting cities.

Click here learn about the CCCA, which represents 73 cities and more than 7.5 million residents.
PPOA Communications Committee Meeting
January 29: PPOA Board Member/Communications Committee Chairman Ryan Vienna joined President Rhodes, Executive Board Member Tony Coleman and staff members for a teleconference on Wednesday to discuss ongoing enhancement of communication with members. The PPOA Communications Committee is tasked with ensuring that PPOA connects effectively on multiple mediums, including:
·     PPOA.COM website
·     Email from PPOA
·     PPOA Facebook
·     PPOA Mobile app
Coalition of County Unions 'Meet and Greet' with LA County CEO
January 29: President Rhodes and Executive Director Quint joined fellow representatives of the Coalition of County Unions (CCU) for a virtual 'meet and greet' with Los Angeles County CEO Fesia Davenport. The newly-appointed CEO is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the nation's largest municipal government, including oversight of the County's $37 billion-plus budget.
Fundraiser for Family of Recently-Passed Custody Assistant
Santa Clarita Valley Station is hosting a lunch fundraiser next week to benefit the family of Custody Assistant Richard Bowles, who passed on January 11, 2021.

GRAB-N-GO LUNCH FUNDRAISER
Honoring C.A. Ricky Bowles
All proceeds to benefit the Bowles family
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
1100 hours & 1400 hours
Santa Clarita Valley Station

$10 taco plate including rice, beans & a drink.
In order to accommodate Days and PMs, food will be ready to be served at 1100 hrs and 1400 hrs. We will continue to serve meals until we have sold out.
An opportunity drawing for a $500 Turner's Outdoorsman gift card will be held same day at 1600 hrs. Tickets are $10 each. Winner need not be present to win.

For more information, please contact:
Sgt. Deschino — kkdeschi@lasd.org
C.A. Everts — dleverts@lasd.org
L.E.T. Ramirez — mgramire@lasd.org

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