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Per Chapter President Jim Baumiller’s instructions, a new Riverside County Legislators Resource Section has been made available to members here at CCPOAIronwood.com.

Please visit the section HERE or access it easily by clicking the “Riverside Co. Legislators” link to the left in the menu section.

If you have any additional contact information for these representatives or know of another representative in your area, please contact the webmaster at pitbulldesigns@gmail.com.

The 7th episode of CCPOA’s First Watch Frontline News video reports is now available. These online video reports are being produced on a regular basis so we can get first hand information on important events out to our members faster. Archived reports and other video/audio are also available at the recently revamped CCPOA.TV…
WATCH on CCPOA.TV

Now, more than ever, it is important to stay focused on the facts - real news, real updates from CCPOA Headquarters in Sacramento. Visit www.ccpoa.org for messages from the EC, updates on furloughs, layoffs, court cases and contract issues, as well as weekly updates to the audio/text versions of the CCPOA 5150 Hotline from Lance Corcoran and Ryan Sherman in the CCPOA Communications Division.

With the media reporting so many different “versions of the truth” these days, it’s vital to stay focused on the facts.

Bookmark www.ccpoa.org and check it daily for news, updates and information from CCPOA.

The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation awarded Medals of Valor and other awards during its 25th anniversary ceremony in May, including to Monterey County workers.

Two employees exhibited extraordinary bravery and conduct in two incidents where public safety was at risk. Both received the Department’s highest award for heroism and courage beyond the normal demands of correctional service.

Correctional Officer Christopher A. Briones, Ironwood State Prison, and Office of Correctional Safety Special Agent Daniel A. Evanilla are the CDCR Medal of Valor recipients for actions taken in 2008. The awards were presented by CDCR Secretary Matthew L. Cate at a ceremony conducted at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Sacramento, during a prestigious event sponsored by the California Correctional Supervisor’s Organization. More than 50 employees received awards that ranged from the Medal of Valor to Unit Citations.

The Medal of Valor is earned by employees distinguishing themselves by conspicuous bravery or heroism above and beyond the normal demands of correctional service. The employee shall display great courage in the face of immediate life-threatening peril and with full knowledge of the risk involved. The act should show professional judgment and not jeopardize operations or the lives of others…

READ THE REST OF THE ARTICLE, OTHER AWARDS LISTED - TheCalifornian.com

Other Ironwood Medals Received:

Gold Star Medal
Correctional Officer Mose M. Maiava Jr., Ironwood State Prison

Silver Star Medal
Correctional Sergeant Eric Olive, Ironwood State Prison

This video has been posted with permission from Monte’s family:

CCPOA Ironwood Members,

Today I learned of a series of proposals that the Governor has announced to deal with the increasing budget crisis. Some of the proposals include creating new taxes, increasing existing taxes and drastic cuts to public and higher lever education. These actions will invariably impact millions of California tax payers. In addition, this Governor has once again proposed correcting this State’s financial problems by making cuts to State Employee Benefits and Salaries that will no doubt compound the affects of all the other proposals on you and your families.

I have spoken to many of our members regarding these proposals and as you could imagine, they have serious concerns. Today I contacted the offices of Senator Jim Battin, Senator Denise Moreno-Ducheny, Assemblyman John Benoit and Assemblywoman Bonnie Garcia. I expressed to them my concerns as a citizen and employee working and living in their district and as the representative of over 700 CCPOA members who risk their lives every day to protect other citizens of their districts

Today, many members asked what could be done to stave of these proposed cuts and protect our pay and benefits. I ask that every member do the same as I have done, contact these lawmakers and tell them how the proposals will affect your lives. Rest assured, this fight may not be an easy one but it can only be won if every member plays an active role in making this CCPOA chapter of 700 plus members, a true voice of ONE UNION.

I have listed below the Legislators who represent members in and around Ironwood State Prison. Please contact them and be a voice of ONE UNION.

Thank you for your support.

Terry Hammon
Vice President
CCPOA/Ironwood

Senator Denise Moreno-Ducheny Capital Office (916) 651-4040
Senator Jim Battin Capital Office (916) 651-4037
Assemblyman John Benoit Capital Office (916) 319-2064
Assemblywoman Bonnie Garcia Capital Office (916) 319-2080

To read more details about the Governor’s Proposal, visit www.ccpoa.org and view official documents, articles and a letter from the Governor to all California State Employees.

The following photos are being posted per request from Monte’s friends at Ironwood who were unable to attend the funeral services last week. I apologize for the delay, but it was difficult getting through the service, and even tougher going through the photos.

R.I.P. Monte - you will be missed!

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Ironwood’s October 15th Chapter Meeting has been re-scheduled to Wednesday, October 22nd in Blythe. For information on location, please speak with a board member or check the bulletin board on Friday.