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Contra Costa Council News for September 2012
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Upcoming Events
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TODAY:
Wednesday, September 26, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Crowne Plaza Hotel, 45 John Glenn Drive, Concord
Sacramento Update with Assemblymember Susan BonillaSTEM Update and panel discussion with Chris Roe of California STEM Learning Network; Karen Latuner of California Project Lead the Way Leadership Team and Don Gill, superintendent of the Antioch Unified School District****** Thursday, September 27, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Antioch Community Center, 4071 Lone Tree Way, Antioch
EC2: The CollaborativeBe a part of creating the vision and the future of jobs and economic development for East Contra Costa County
Register at the EC2 website
******* Tuesday, October 2, 7:30 to 10 a.m.
Concord Hilton, 1970 Diamond Boulevard
Contra Costa County: A Blueprint for Growth
A presentation on the results of an economic study of Contra Costa County by the Contra Costa Economic Partnership and the Milken Institute
RSVP to Linda Best
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Thursday, October 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Courtyard Marriott
3150 Garrity Way, Richmond
Key Issues for California with State Senator Loni Hancock
Registration for this event will open soon. Watch for details on the Council website.
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| NOVEMBER 8 BREAKFAST | |
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Contra Costa Philanthropy Awards honorees named
Elaine Taylor to keynote second annual breakfast celebration
Eight deserving individuals and organizations will be honored at the Second Annual Contra Costa Philanthropy Awards breakfast event on Thursday, November 8, starting at 7:30 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Concord. Established last year by the Council's Social Responsibility Task Force, the awards program recognizes individuals, businesses and service organizations that have made significant contributions of time, leadership and financial support to benefit Contra Costa residents.
The 2012 honorees are:
- Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist (501 employees and above) -- Wells Fargo
- Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist (100 to 500 employees) -- Nieman Marcus of Walnut Creek
- Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist (1 to 99 employees) -- InVision Communications
- Outstanding Philanthropist-- Mary Garaventa of Concord
- Outstanding Foundation or Community Grant Maker -- East Bay Community Foundation
- Outstanding Collaborative Project -- SparkPoint of Contra Costa County (Partners include Opportunity Junction, Brighter Beginnings, First 5 Contra Costa and The Stride Center.)
- Volunteer of the Year -- Kay Aaker of Orinda
- Lifetime Achievement -- Judy Lazarus, founder of the Xenophon Therapeutic Riding Center of Orinda
The event will feature a keynote address by Elaine Taylor of The Taylor Family Foundation. Last year's inspiring event drew more than 450 people.
Nearly 60 nominations were received and considered by the awards panel. Members of the panel, representing all sectors of the community and government, included Federal Glover, Contra Costa County supervisor; Jim Becker, vice president of community investments, Richmond Community Foundation; Linus Eukel, executive director, John Muir Heritage Land Trust; Angie Coffee, senior managing director, private business banking, First Republic Bank; and Mark Hughes, manager of public affairs, Phillips 66 Rodeo Refinery, and Social Responsibility Task Force co-chair.
Registration for the event will open soon at the Council website. |
October calendar
| | Economic health, quality jobs and the future of transportation headline the Council's October programs
The Council has a full program schedule coming up in October. Please join us for these special events.
Tuesday, October 2: Contra Costa County, A Blueprint for Growth, an economic study of Contra Costa County conducted by the Contra Costa Economic Partnership and the Milken Institute, will be presented by Kevin Klowden, director, California Center of the Milken Institute, at the Hilton Concord, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. A panel discussion will follow, featuring Valerie Barone, Concord interim city manager; Ken Sorey of Educational Results Partnership; Gary Craft of Craft Consulting Group; Ed Del Beccaro of Transwestern and Dan Weintraub of HealthCal.org, moderator. RSVP to Linda Best.
Wednesday, October 17: Randy Iwasaki, executive director of Contra Costa Transportation Authority, will discuss The Implications of Intelligent Transportation Systems: Connected Vehicles and Mobile Applications at a luncheon hosted by the Council's Transportation Task Force at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 45 John Glenn Drive in Concord, starting at 11:30 a.m. Randy is a recognized thought leader on both the opportunities and the challenges of deploying intelligent transportation technology within current transportation systems. Register through the Council website or contact the Council office. |
| SEPTEMBER 6 RECEPTION RECAP | |  Supervisor Candace Andersen says public policy is her passion
New Contra Costa County Supervisor Candace Andersen spoke on a range of civic issues at a special reception in her honor on September 6 at Round Hill Country Club.
Andersen began serving as the county's District Two representative on June 26, when she was appointed by Gov. Jerry Brown to complete the term of Supervisor Gayle E. Uilkema, who had represented the district for nearly 16 years and died on May 19. The district encompasses San Ramon, Danville, Orinda, Moraga, Lafayette, Alamo, Canyon and portions of Walnut Creek.
A Republican and an attorney, Andersen said she was "really having a fun time," and had been surprised by the welcome she had received from many different groups. The former Danville Town Council member and mayor said the position was not one she had aspired to, that she had the greatest respect for Uilkema and had been urged to run for the job when the former supervisor said she would not seek another term.
Andersen said she will work for the fiscal stability of the county and appreciates the efforts of her fellow supervisors to rein in Contra Costa's financial obligations. With regard to the economy, she said the county continues to see "small glimmers of hope" with an increase in property tax revenue. She believes the county needs to help small businesses that want to get started, that public safety continues to be a concern, and that land use issues "continue to be a big deal. We need to continue to find a balance between property owners' rights and open space," she added.
Andersen said she believes in the transparency of government. "Political science and public policy are my passion. Come visit and share your concerns about the issues," she offered. Andersen summed up her goals by quoting her girl scout leader, who urged troop members to "always leave a place better than you found it."
The Council thanks co-hosts Chevron, Dow and IBEW Local 302, and sponsor Tesoro. |
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| AUGUST 20 TOURNAMENT RECAP | |
 | | Winning Calgon Carbon foursome |
Petroleum Cup Golf Tournament is a big winner
The 28th Annual Petroleum Cup Championship Contra Costa Council/Western States Petroleum Association Golf Tournament, held August 20 at Round Hill Country Club in Alamo, offered an excellent outing for the 32 foursomes and many volunteers who made this year's athletic event a social and financial success.
Winning first place with a 58 was the Calgon Carbon Corporation foursome of Mark Bailey, Robb Taylor, Lisa Whitney and Wally VanDegrift (Tesoro) (pictured at right). Second place, also with a 58, went to the Republic Services team of Shawn Moberg, Tim Argenti, Fred Hunziker and Ted DeWilde. Third place winners with a score of 60, and recipients of the Petroleum Cup, was the noted Shell team of David Sardenga, Josh Elliott, Willie Simmons and Dave Olund.
Prizes and gift certificates were awarded at the evening banquet. Principal award categories and winners were:
- Chipping contest - Ray Dickinson, first; Peter Landreth, second
- Closest to the hole #5 - Ed Lombard
- Closest to the hole #7 - Tyler Roach
- Closest to the hole #13 - Jordan Ontiveros
- Closest to the hole #16 - Gerry Clancy
Congratulations to all winners, and thanks to all golfers and volunteers, who made this year's tournament an outstanding event.
View photos of tournament teams and activities here.
The Council thanks tournament co-host Western States Petroleum Association; tournament sponsor Chevron; and corporate sponsors Contra Costa Newspapers, GenOn, John Muir Health, Phillips 66 Rodeo Refinery and Shell Martinez Refinery. Thanks also to special event sponsors, tee sponsors, generous contributors and raffle prize donors. |
| AUGUST 8 LUNCHEON RECAP | |  Congressman George Miller laments Washington's inaction but commends progress on energy and water
Rep. George Miller observed in his August 8 remarks to the Contra Costa Council audience of about 100 people that the 112th U.S. Congress has been the most unique since he was elected and the least productive Congress in history.
He cited the two-year transportation authorization bill, which, after 13 extensions, was passed by a bipartisan vote in the Senate but encountered significant delays in the House, causing the loss of many jobs. It should have been a five-year bill, said Miller, noting that some representatives believe we should not have a national transportation system, but should instead leave it to the states. However, a strong national highway system is needed to support the economy, and we are falling behind in infrastructure.
Miller said it has been a struggle to get the Elementary and Secondary Education Act passed, including needed changes to No Child Left Behind legislation. He said Republicans are blocking the bill, even though it has strong support from the business community and in spite of the fact that education is critical to our future. He lauded the Supreme Court decision on health care reform, which will bring economic security to businesses and individuals and help seniors, women and children with pre-existing conditions to obtain coverage.
On the water front, Miller complimented the Contra Costa Water District on completing the Los Vaqueros Reservoir early and under budget. He said that it remains to be seen "whether real science will hold up against political science" in the Bay Delta Conservation Plan. "It is a mistake to move to the next step before perfecting the science in the current step. The science needs to be concurrent with the engineering, or as Sunne McPeak said in the 1982 campaign against the Peripheral Canal, 'policy before plumbing.'" Miller said he is very proud of the Northern California coalition's work on the issue, noting that 13 members of Congress showed up at the July press conference.
The congressman commended the headway being made on energy, including agreements with automakers for greater fuel efficiency. He said the U.S.'s current dependency on foreign oil is the lowest it has been in 17 years. Miller noted Congress's failure to adopt a budget, which will result in automatic cuts divided between domestic and military programs. And while he agreed the U.S. has a spending problem, he believes that too much austerity will reduce demand and hurt the economy. Miller said the administration's proposed tax-cut program would take a significant amount off the deficit.
Regarding campaign finance reform, he responded that the Citizens United decision has removed the disclosure requirement, which led to formation of the Super PACS. We cannot maintain our democracy if we have secret money going into campaigns, he said.
Miller added that Congress has not been able to pass reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, and it's unlikely it will pass this session, although public pressure for passage is increasing.
The Council thanks co-hosts IBEW Local 302 and Wells Fargo, and sponsors AT&T, Contra Costa Water District, Delta Diablo Sanitation District and USS POSCO. |
| ADVOCACY | | Council backs college district parcel tax, takes no stand on Proposition 30 and votes "no" on Proposition 38
At its September board meeting, Council directors endorsed the proposed Contra Costa Community College District parcel tax measure on the November 6 ballot. The district is seeking a county parcel tax of $11 per parcel, which will generate approximately $3.9 million annually for six years beginning in the 2013-14 fiscal year.
Following a lengthy discussion and consideration of California Proposition 30, including a recommendation for and against the proposition by the Workforce Development & Education and the Small Business and Economic Development task forces, respectively, and strong appeals from educators, Council directors voted to take no stand on the proposal for temporary taxes to fund education.
Directors did take a negative stance on Proposition 38, which proposes a tax to fund education and early childhood programs.
Endorsement for California Forward's Proposition 31
The Council was one of the first organizations to endorse California Forward's Performance and Accountability Act, which will appear on the November 6 ballot as Proposition 31. Directors voted in December to support the proposal, which includes a set of fiscal tools to help state government focus on improving performance. (See www.cafwd-action.org/.)
PG&E's targeted rate reduction plan fosters business growth
The Contra Costa Council supports PG&E's proposed targeted rate reduction plan as an important tool in enhancing the state's competitiveness and encouraging existing businesses to stay and expand in the state.
"It is critical to the economic vitality of our region and state that we offer appropriate incentives to ensure businesses can thrive and create new jobs," wrote Linda Best to Michael R. Peevey, president of the California Public Utilities Commission.
"PG&E's proposal continues an existing program that will sunset at the end of this year, and it should be continued. It will target large companies that have a choice of where to locate operations and hire employees. The rate would provide a 12 percent reduction for five years for companies that need the benefit to expand, site new facilities or stay in California," Best wrote. "It is commendable that the proposal will provide a greater reduction for companies located in PG&E's service area where unemployment rates are 25 percent higher than the state average." |
VIEW FROM THE CHAIR
| |  Personalizing and championing what the Council means to each of us
By Bob Brown, 2012-13 Chair of the Contra Costa Council
As I begin my tenure as chair of the Contra Costa Council Board of Directors, I would like to thank outgoing chair, David Bowlby, for his leadership and vision this past year. I would also like to recognize the fantastic work of Linda Best, Terry Shoaff and Nanette Fukushima, who work so hard to make the Council the success it is.
It is an honor to chair such a wide-reaching organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life in our region. My involvement with the Council dates back to 2005, when I moved back to the East Bay and got involved through the Transportation Task Force.
As I heard in a recent meeting of the Volunteer Center of the East Bay, when it comes to community board service, "you want to do something that is challenging-but you also want to enjoy the work you are doing, the people you work with, and achieve something great for your organization and the community at large." The Council is such a board, and it's one I'm proud to represent to my friends, family and colleagues.
Joining the Contra Costa Council was not only a benefit for me personally but a great opportunity to leverage for my company, AAA, as this 110-year-old San Francisco-based organization moved to the East Bay.
We're all a part of this organization for what it may provide us in our professional life-whether it's networking, or the opportunity to leverage our own skills and experience. But I believe it's also the larger motivation to give back to this region and constantly improve the quality of life where we live and work.
The Council's membership represents a diversity of experience and vast expertise-whether it's transportation, law, education, natural resources, social services, health care, economic development or public service. It transcends large business, small business and non-profits, and provides an important forum for a thoughtful deliberation of issues with our state and local leaders.
I hope we can all champion the benefits of the Council, personalize what it means to each of us and recruit the future leaders of this community to engage with us.
The discussion we've had about our brand, mission and future state is an important one. To me, we're an organization that can go deep on statewide, federal and local issues as necessary. And we clearly reflect the pulse of the 680 corridor of the East Bay.
I think the Diablo Innovation Alliance is an important example of how we have to think regionally to leverage neighbors, partner for new opportunities and reflect our emerging industries. We can't think as a silo, but rather as a region that explores new partnerships and alliances that support economic vitality in the greater community.
I am excited about our future, and look forward to a collaborative year ahead. Thank you for the opportunity. |
| NEWS FROM OUR MEMBERS | | AAA-funded Community Safety Foundation donates $1 million to Red Cross for disaster training
The Community Safety Foundation, a private nonprofit organization funded by AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah Insurance Exchange, a major provider of AAA-branded insurance, is making a $1 million donation to the American Red Cross. This donation, made in honor of September National Preparedness Month, will be used by the Red Cross to fund disaster training and preparedness efforts throughout the United States. This new donation is in addition to a previous $1 million donation in June by the Community Safety Foundation.
The foundation, which was launched in June 2012, is dedicated to improving the safety and security of the communities served by AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah Insurance Exchange by making strategic philanthropic grants to improve community safety and disaster preparedness and provide consumer and insurance education.
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| DIABLO INNOVATION ALLIANCE | |  Clean technology initiative plans Meet the Lenders event for solar contractors and installers
The Diablo Innovation Alliance, the regional clean energy and water technology initiative of the Contra Costa Economic Partnership, continues to move ahead. The initiative received a grant in February from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) SunShot Initiative Rooftop Solar Challenge.
Current activities include the following:
- A Meet the Lenders financing workshop for solar contractors and installers will be held on November 13, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. in the Community Room at Pleasant Hill City Hall, 100 Gregory Lane. The free event will offer lender panel presentation on project and business financing options, an interactive roundtable discussion addressing the solar industry's financing needs; and networking and relationship opportunities with financial institutions. The event is being presented with the California Solar Industries Association (CALSEIA).
- Contra Costa County solar contractors, installers and building officials representing nine jurisdictions have reached consensus on a standardized permitting process for residential rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) installations up to 10 kW. Information bulletins, permitting guidelines and a checklist of required documents and information are being developed.
- In the commercial rooftop solar PV sector, working group members are also moving ahead on a standardized permitting process for larger systems (10kW and up).
- The Regional Renewable Energy Procurement Project (R-REP) has qualified seven vendors to perform required site assessments as part of the project led by the General Services Agency of Alameda County.
For more information about the efforts of the DIA team, visit www.diabloinnovationalliance.org or contact Terry Shoaff or Gary Craft. You can also sign up for the DIA newsletter here. |
ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP EAST BAY BROADBAND
| |  Consortium hosts third roundtable in Fairfield on online access to education and government information
The East Bay Broadband Consortium (EBBC) will host Roundtable Three, a discussion about ensuring broad access to electronic education and government communications, or E-Education and E-Government (including citizen participation, public safety and emergency services), on Friday, October 26, at the Solano County Government Center, 675 Texas Street, Fairfield. More information will be available at www.ebbroadband.org.
EBBC is a collaborative effort between the Contra Costa Economic Partnership, East Bay Economic Development Alliance, Solano Economic Development Corporation and East Bay Community Foundation to increase broadband capacity, access and adoption in the East Bay.
The EBBC conducted an initial roundtable in Oakland in April, focusing on broadband infrastructure and economic development. A second roundtable on July 27 drew about 60 people for a panel presentation and small-group discussion of digital inclusion and telehealth.
The telehealth panel featured Eric Brown, president and CEO of California Telehealth Network, which provides a statewide broadband network for rural and medically underserved areas. With just under 400 sites and funding from a variety of sources, the network's primary application is live HD video over broadband for telemedicine consultations between two clinicians or a clinician and a patient; it also provides distance education for continuing medical education.
Cindy Pocklington of John Muir Health discussed the use of new integrated electronic medical records, electronic notifications for patients with chronic illnesses to reduce hospital admissions, and video for communications. She cited the importance of patients having digital access in their homes to receive care electronically. Dr. David Levy of Kaiser Permanente noted that the telephone is still very important in providing care through advice centers, providing patients with information and coordinating care of patients. The internet is becoming increasingly important, however, in transmitting electronic medical records, connecting patients to Kaiser and their personal physicians, providing educational information to patients and connecting physicians to one another. He also described cutting-edge uses coming soon, including video.
The digital inclusion panel was moderated by Joe Gross of Sustainable Systems, which coordinated Get Connected Oakland to eliminate the digital divide in that city and Get Connected Alameda County, an education sustainability and digital technology expo. Panelists included Domingo Vasquez of OTX West, which provides free computers, training and technical support to Oakland middle and high school students and refurbished computers to Oakland residents at affordable rates following IT training. David Glover of OCCUR discussed that organization's services, including training in basic computer skills and internet literacy, access to low-cost broadband/computers, advocacy for affordable access to broadband for low-income communities and career development, including placement in living wage jobs that require IT skills. Ben Delaney of ReliaTech described the company's programs, including the provision of low-cost computers, internships for students and low-cost computer repair.
Panelists and attendees offered excellent suggestions for inclusion in the strategic plan. For more information about EBBC or upcoming events, contact Linda Best. |
| JULY 26 WORKSHOP RECAP | | Social Responsibility workshop focuses on finding community needs
The Contra Costa Council's Social Responsibility Task Force's second workshop, Dollars That Make a Difference, drew a large audience to a Brandman University conference room on July 26. Workshop panelists discussed how their organizations research and assess community needs to develop philanthropic investment priorities for greater community impact.
Marianne Balin, MPH, community benefit manager at Kaiser Permanente, explained that the health care provider uses its needs assessment as a way to track community-wide health indicators, e.g., child obesity. While required to track the information, Kaiser uses it to drive the work it does in the community.
Jim Becker, vice president of community investments with the Richmond Community Foundation, noted that the foundation's data collection and analysis offers an opportunity for stakeholder input so that the organization is able to commit to programs over the long term. He added that the foundation focuses on non-program gifts and capacity-building efforts.
Janet Auer, a specialist in the Global Partnerships and Programs group at Chevron, explained that Chevron seeks partnerships, not just philanthropy, in its community outreach and investment, and focuses on STEM education and economic development.
In response to questions about finding community nonprofits to partner with, panelists suggested that companies do their homework: determine their passion; review nonprofits' 990 forms; make site visits; view websites; check GuideStar, a source for nonprofit information (nonprofits should ensure their information is up to date); and ask: is this a place where you would volunteer to get involved?
Employee engagement suggestions included sharing needs assessment data, providing online sites to match employees with volunteer opportunities, promoting volunteerism, employing a volunteer coordinator, and helping employees develop their own donor activities.
(Thanks to Kate Ertz-Berger for taking notes.) |
TASK FORCE BRIEFINGS
| | September and October meetings
New and prospective Council members are welcome to attend task force meetings. Please notify a task force co-chair prior to the meeting to confirm meeting topics, time and location, as details may change. To view task force agendas, policy papers and recent presentations, visit the task force pages on the Council website.
Workforce Development/Education Task Force . . . Wednesday, September 5, 8:30 to 10 a.m. . . . Contra Costa Workforce Development Board, 300 Ellinwood, Bodega Room, Pleasant Hill. Update on the STEM 2020 Scorecard Project, discussion of advocacy positions on Propositions 30 and 38 and the community college parcel tax proposal. Next meeting is Wednesday, October 3. Co-chairs: Joanne Durkee and Kathleen Robinson
Transportation Task Force . . . Friday, September 7, 8 to 9 a.m. . . . PMI Building, 3003 Oak Road, Walnut Creek ... Brian Hooker, deputy district director to U.S. Congressman John Garamendi, led a discussion on the new MAP-21 and available infrastructure funds for languishing transportation earmark projects. Next meeting is Tuesday, October 2, and a luncheon presentation is planned on Wednesday, October 17, with Randy Iwasaki, executive director of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority. Co-chairs: Kris Johnson and Roger Hughes
Environmental/Manufacturing Task Force ... Friday, September 7, 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. . . . Brown and Caldwell, 201 N. Civic Drive, Suite 300, Walnut Creek. Guy Bjerke of the Western States Petroleum Association presented a study conducted by the Boston Consulting Group on the impact of AB 32 on the energy infrastructure in California. Next meeting is Friday, October 5. Co-chairs: Peter McGaw and George Smith
Land Use Task Force . . . . Wednesday, September 12, 8 a.m. . . . Archer Norris, 2033 N. Main Street, Suite 800, Walnut Creek. Carl Campos, president of LCA Architects, addressed the topic, Successful Multi-Family Projects: Understanding Density and Yield. Next meeting is Wednesday, October 10, featuring a presentation on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' issuance of a regional general permit applicable to projects covered by the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation/Natural Community Conservation Plan, and an update on the plan. Co-chairs: Mike McGill and Ed Shaffer
Water Task Force . . . Tuesday, September 18, 8:15 to 10 a.m. . . . John F. Kennedy University, 100 Ellinwood Way, Room N358, Pleasant Hill. Cindy Paulson, executive director of the California Urban Water Agencies (CUWA), a nonprofit corporation of 10 major urban water agencies, summarized the main findings of two public investment white papers and engaged with task force members about how best to move forward with critical water investments. Next meeting is Tuesday, October 16 (Room S312). Co-chairs: Ann Spaulding and Bob Whitley
Small Business & Entrepreneurial Task Force . . . Tuesday, September 25, 8:30 a.m. . . . AAA, 3055 Oak Road, Greenlight Conference Room, Walnut Creek. Quarterly meeting with guest speaker Barbara A. Vohryzek, new deputy director, Small Business, Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development. Co-chairs: Angela De La Housaye and David Kelly
Economic Development Task Force . . . Wednesday, September 26 , 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. . . . Contra Costa Workforce Development Board, 300 Ellinwood Way, Bodega Room, Pleasant Hill (free parking). Mike Lemyre, director of national program development for the Santa Rosa-based Ygrene Energy Fund, discussed his company's Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs that allow building owners to finance renewable energy and efficiency upgrades over the long term by adding the payment onto their property taxes. Next meeting is Wednesday, October 24. Co-chairs: Mike Conlon and Gary Craft
Social Responsibility Task Force . . . Thursday, September 27, 8 to 10 a.m. . . . Brandman University, 2950 Buskirk Avenue, Room 307, Walnut Creek. Recap of Dollars that Make a Difference workshop on July 26, discussion of the Contra Costa Philanthropy Awards Breakfast on November 8 (see articles, this issue) and planning for the next workshop. Next meeting is Thursday, October 25. Co-chairs: Mark Hughes and Judith Parker
Health Task Force . . . Next meeting TBA . . . At the June meeting, members received updates on legislation (rate regulations and the SEIU ballot initiative), the California budget, California Exchange and other issues. Co-chair: Steve Van Wart |
NEW MEMBERS
| | Please welcome our new members!
Contra Costa Interfaith Housing
Louise Bourassa, Executive Director
Joanne Schweibinz, Director of Development
3164 Putnam Blvd., Suite C
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
925.944.2244 ph
925.944.2248 fax
louise@ccinterfaithhousing.org
joanne@ccinterfaithhousing.org
www.interfaithhousing.org
Partners with affordable housing developers to provide a combination of housing that is affordable to extremely low-income Contra Costa residents and on-site support services that help to stabilize and build self-sufficiency.
Embassy Suites Walnut Creek
Judy Phillips, Sales Manager
1345 Treat Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
925.934.2500 ph
925.945.1978 fax
Judy.phillips@hilton.com
http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/index.html
The only all-suite hotel experience that offers open-air atriums, spacious two-room suites, free cooked-to-order breakfast and a complimentary manager's reception.
Hanson Bridgett
Eric Clarke, Partner
1676 North California Blvd., Suite 620
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
925.746.8470 ph
925.746.8491 fax
eclarke@hansonbridgett.com
www.hansonbridgett.com
A law firm with more than 150 attorneys in offices in San Francisco, Sacramento, the North Bay, Silicon Valley and the East Bay. Serving clients since 1958, we are well known in Northern California and have earned a national reputation in many of our practice areas.
Stemke Consulting Group
Jeff Stemke
25 Estrella Place
Danville, CA 94526
Stem1949@yahoo.com
www.transferknowhow.com
A practice that teaches clients at medium to large companies how to integrate knowledge transfer and talent management methods into their existing operations.
Walnut Creek Marriott
Francie Pilling, Senior Sales Manager
2355 North Main Street
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
925-934-2000 ph
925-933-6043 Fax
Francie.pilling@marriottwc.com
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/oakwc-walnut-creek-marriott/
The Walnut Creek Marriott just completed a multi-million dollar renovation of the lobby and restaurant! With our modern new look set against the beautiful backdrop of Mt. Diablo, our green certified hotel in Walnut Creek is the best place to stay when visiting the East Bay! |
ABOUT THE CONTRA COSTA COUNCIL
The Contra Costa Council is a public policy advocacy organization that promotes the economic vitality and quality of life of Contra Costa County and the Greater East Bay region. The Council engages on issues of critical importance to the business community and residents of the county, balancing the needs of a diverse region through policy efforts that provide for local and regional economic development while retaining our quality of life.
Through its task forces, the Council develops and supports policy positions to further its mission and sponsors educational forums for its members and the community.
For more information, please visit www.contracostacouncil.com.
To comment on items in this newsletter, please contact Linda Best at the Contra Costa Council.
This issue was edited for the Contra Costa Council by Molly A. Walker of Walker Communications.
© 2012 Contra Costa Council
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