Cindy Tran-Chang
Policy Advisor
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Eek, Thanksgiving is less than a week away and I’m so excited!! I look forward to family gatherings, good eats and catching up on some much-needed decluttering. I’m anxious to see my oldest daughter, who is almost done with her first semester at Berkeley!
We're also prepping for the Supervisor's annual new coat drive for kids which runs November 21 through December 15. The drive also includes a 2-day sock drive at Winterfest located at the Great Park. Check out our flyer for details. We invite you to share the love with our families in need this holiday season! Any questions can be directed to (714) 834- 3220.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Annie Mitchell
Policy Analyst
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On Tuesday this week I attended the Newport-Mesa Unified School District (NMUSD) Board meeting where two trustees were recognized. Trustee Karen Yelsey, who has served the NMUSD since 2006 will be retiring come December. During the 16 years that Trustee Karen Yelsey has been on the Board she has served as President of the board for three terms, and was recognized for her enthusiasm, passion and commitment to her community with a Golden Oak Award by Corona Del Mar High School’s PTA. Trustee Charlene Metoyer served within the NMUSD for 24 years and has served on the board since 2014 will also be retiring this coming December. Both Trustee Metoyer and Trustee Yelsey have had a tremendous impact on my life, without even knowing it. As a senior at Estanica High School I was a part of the Swim and Waterpolo teams, at the time a new aquatic center was proposed. The new pool was supposed to break ground in June of 2017, that is far from what happened. I took it upon myself to start a petition to refill our existing pool in the meantime, it got more than 500 signatures and I took it to the school board. Trustee Metoyer, who was vice-president of the board at the time, moved my item to be approved. The item did pass with a 4/5 final vote. It was a pool of mistakes but Trustees Metoyer and Yelsey listened and cared about the issue as well as taught me that people will listen when you use your voice.
Perhaps talk about one of the people/organizations who received a cert or one of the events you staffed or prep for the BOS meeting?
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Stephanie Wade
Veterans Policy Advisor
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On Saturday, we hosted Supervisor Foley’s 2nd Annual Veterans of the Year Awards. The Supervisor presented the awards at Heroes Hall. Pictured below with the Supervisor are this year awardees: (L to R) Col. Evin Planto, USARet & CO of American Legion Post 291 (Newport Beach); Andy Nelson (USA veteran); Steve Spriggs (Vietnam veteran, USA); Bobby McDonald (Vietnam veteran, USN); Dr. Stacey Berardino, who accepted the award for her father, Nick Berardino; and Chase Wickersham (Vietnam veteran, USA). Veterans of the Year not pictured: Bill Cook (Vietnam veteran, USMC), Michelle Del La Cruz (USMC veteran), LtCol. Jamey Federico, USMCRet (Iraq and Afghan War veteran); and Captain Lawrence Kramer, USNRet. |
Veterans Service Officer position is open!
The County of Orange is looking for qualified applicants to fill the Veteran Service Officer position! The application will remain open on a continuous basis. This position seeks a dynamic leader who will act as a liaison between military installations, veterans’ service organizations, and community organizations. If you are interested, apply now!
Health News
Michele Mullen
Community Outreach Director
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As of November 18, 2022 2,360,214 of Orange County residents are fully vaccinated,
216,802 are partially vaccinated, and 1,415,511 received their shot or booster dose. That is great news as we reopen and get back to living our best lives.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
From OC Health Care Agency: The respiratory virus RSV is causing increased hospital admissions. Getting vaccinated against COVID and Flu will help reduce possibilities of hospital admission and ICU during this winter season. Read more on RSV at https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/index.html.
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OC Health Update
As of November 10, 2022, there are 290 total cases of Monkeypox and 15 (5%) hospitalizations in Orange County.
It is increasingly important to remain safe and healthy and it is a top priority of mine to keep community members updated with the most recent guidelines. To find more information on the latest guidelines issued by the HCA, visit occovid19.ochealthinfo.com.
Experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or any variants? Review the Quarantine Calculator: Here
As you celebrate summer activities and plan vacations, protect yourself and loved ones from COVID-19 by following safe travel guidelines issued by the CDPH.
See the latest guidance: Here
OC Animal Care:
If you missed my Adoption program back in September where we rescued 510 animals, don’t worry! Supervisor Lisa Bartlett is waiving fees for the month of November. Please see below for more details!
Pet of the Week
Meet Neko, Pet of the Week! They say with age comes wisdom, and that's certainly the case for Neko! In honor of Adopt a Senior Pet Month, we'd like to introduce you to Neko. This sweet, mature fella arrived at OC Animal Care in June of 2022, and he's been stealing hearts ever since. As an A+ student, he already knows how to sit! He loves his treats and would be a perfect candidate to learn more fun behaviors during some training! His calm personality makes him the perfect companion for a long stroll or a day just lounging around the house.
Interested in adopting Neko? Call (714) 935-6848 to schedule an adoption appointment today! While appointments are available for convenience, walk-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis.
Animal ID#: A1788788
*Walk-ins are on a first-come, first-served basis as staffing allows.
OC Alert
Sign up for AlertOC to get notified in case of emergency in Orange County. The mass notification system is designed to keep Orange County residents and businesses informed in the event of a time-sensitive emergency. YOU MUST OPT IN TO RECEIVE ALERTS. Register today at AlertOC.org.
Appointments for Veterans Services
 Orange County Microbusiness Grants Re-Launch
Guo Pei: Art of Couture – OPENED NOVEMBER 12
Bowers Museum will once again welcome international couture powerhouse Guo Pei as she transforms the galleries into a world of fantasy this fall.
The exhibition Guo Pei: Art of Couture premiers with a fresh take on the artist’s finest and most personal pieces, including gowns hand selected by Guo Pei herself. Hot on the heels of her success at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco, Bowers’ entirely new exhibition opened to the public on November 12, 2022.
Guo Pei: Art of Couture will feature over 40 works of couture art curated for exhibit by the world-renowned designer. Among the bespoke selection is Guo Pei’s Chinese Bride collection, which makes its North American debut at the Bowers.
OC Workforce Solutions
Ready Set OC offers no-cost employment training for Orange County youth ages 14-24, including those with disabilities or IEP plans, former or current foster children, pregnant or parenting, offender/ex-offender, and those experiencing homelessness, including couch-surfing or at risk of homelessness.
To find out more information, call the OC Business and Economic Recovery Call Center at (714) 480-6500 or text (657) 210-1295. Email info@readysetoc.com
Equity in OC
Are you in charge of a grassroots organization? the Equity in OC initiative is releasing a POWER BUILDING FUND toprovide smaller, grassroots organizations with the opportunity to build their infrastructure and/or capacity
Learn More: Here
Committee Appointments
If you have questions or comments that you'd like to share, in relation to the committees below, please email me at Katrina.Foley@ocgov.com
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