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September sMonthBy BARNEY&BARNEY NewsletterFruits & Veggies MonthPolicy of the MonthImperial ValleySan MarcosMantecaUkiahSanta ClaraSalinasVCSAward Winners1123345567Use this month to raise awareness about the importance of getting enough fruits and vegetables. Eating fruits and vegetableshas many health benefits. People who eat a healthy, balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables can help lower their riskfor heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer. Eating healthy can also help prevent obesity and high bloodpressure. However, many people don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables. Fewer than 1 in 7 adults eat the recommended amountof fruits every day and fewer than 1 in 10 adults eat the recommended amount of vegetables every day.Make a difference: Spread the word about tips for healthy eating and encourage communities, organizations, families, andindividuals to get involved. Here are a few ideas: Spread the word about programs that support local agriculture Encourage families to make small changes, like keeping fresh fruit or carrot sticks within easy reach Motivate local restaurants, stores, and other businesses to provide quality foods made with fresh fruits and vegetablesFor more great ideas to incorporate fruits and veggies into your diet, go to: http://healthfinder.gov/nho/SeptemberToolkit2.aspx Source: l-Sept-2015.pdfPolicy of the Month:Harassment Prevention PolicyBoard of DirectorsGreg MurphyChairRoberta RaasveldVice ChairCarey StormSecretary/TreasurerDavid KuhlmanDirectorDebra McQuillenDirectorShirley GraceDirectorKarin ThompsonDirectorNewsletter StaffContributorsAna N., Jessica R.,Andrea W., Farley O.,Alesia F., Alice O.,Shelley C., Jennifer B.EditorsAlesia F.By CCC AdministrationCommunity Catalysts of California (CCC) will not tolerateharassment based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin,citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation or any otherprotected status. Harassment is prohibited whether it occurs inperson, in writing, by telephone, facsimile, email, via theInternet, or through any other means of communication.Harassment can be physical, verbal, or visual. Harassment ofany form is prohibited even if the person to whom it is directedappears to welcome the behavior or reciprocate it. Regardlessof being acceptable to some employees, other employees whowitness or become aware of the behavior may find it offensive.Harassment toward any employee is strictly prohibited,whether it is committed by a manager, co-worker, subordinate,or non-employee (such as a vendor or customer). No onewithin and associated with our organization is exempt from thispolicy. Examples of prohibited physical harassmentinclude, but are not limited to: Unwelcome physical contact,invading one’s physical space, damaging one’s personalproperty, offensive gestures, or any other offensive actdirected at someone because of his/her sex, race, color ,religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, or otherprotected status. Examples of prohibited verbal or visualharassment include, but are not limited to: Any unwelcomecomments, jokes, epithets, threats, insults, name-calling,negative stereotyping, possession or display of derogatorypictures or other graphic materials, and any other words orconduct that demean, stigmatize, intimidate, or single out aperson because of his/her sex, race, color, religion, nationalorigin, citizenship, age, disability, or other protected status. Inaddition to those listed above, examples of prohibitedsexual harassment include, but are not limited to: Sexuallyoriented jokes, flirtation, obscene letters or notes,inappropriate compliments, sexual propositions or advances,“cat calls” or whistling, possession or display of sexuallyexplicit objects or pictures, exchange of sexual “gag” gifts,inappropriate pictures, exchange of sexual “gag” gifts,inappropriate discussion of one’s sexual experiences ordesires, comments about an individual’s body or appearance,sexual gestures, physical contact such as patting, pinching, orpurposely rubbing up against another’s body, demands orpressures (actual or implied) for sexual favors, continuing toexpress sexual or romantic interest after being informed theinterest is not welcomed, making promises or suggestions(actual or implied) of preferential or adverse treatment as a resultof one’s acceptance or rebuttal of sexual advances, andretaliating against an employee for refusing sexual advances. Itis the employee’s responsibility to inform CCC about all incidentsof harassment, as CCC cannot do anything to remedy thesituation if it does not know it exists. If an employee feels he/shehas been harassed in any way by a manager, supervisor, coworker, subordinate, customer, vendor, or anyone in affiliationwith CCC, he/she is to report it immediately to one or more of theCCC representatives listed. If an employee has witnessedharassment involving others or is otherwise aware of suchharassment (including another employee’s receipt of preferentialtreatment in exchange for participation in harassing activities),he/she is responsible for reporting it in the same manner.All complaints or concerns regarding harassment should bedirected to one or more of the following individuals:Employee’s Immediate Supervisor, Regional Manager/Director ofProgram Services, Program Manager and/or Program Leader, orCEO: Toll Free#: 800-400-4190. Please do not assume that CCCis aware of the problem. Bring complaints and concerns to theattention of the company promptly so that it can be resolved. Inthe event that the employee is not satisfied with the disposition ofthe complaint, please report concerns to the CEO of CCC. Allcomplaints are to be investigated promptly and thoroughly.Information obtained during investigation process will be keptconfidential to the extent possible under the circumstances.Upon completion of the investigation, CCC will advise thecomplainant and the alleged harasser of the outcome. CCC willtake whatever appropriate corrective action is warranted underthe circumstances, including discipline up to and includingtermination of employment. Individuals, who knowingly providefalse information in an investigation, or refuse to cooperate in aninvestigation, are subject to disciplinary action. Any employeewho engages in, condones, or otherwise participates in any formof harassment in violation of this policy is subject to disciplinaryaction, up to and including immediate termination. Any employeewho retaliates against a person for reporting harassment is alsosubject to disciplinary action, up to an including immediatetermination. Any employee who retaliates against any employeeon the basis of his/her good faith report of harassment orparticipation in an investigation related to alleged harassment isalso subject to disciplinary action, up to and including immediatetermination.1

September 2015ClientAnniversariesSouthern CaliforniaImp e ri al Va l le y24 YearsEric A. San MarcosBy Ana NorrisWhat’s Going On?22 YearsPaul C. San Marcos21 YearsJason T. San Marcos20 YearsForest F. Fresno19 YearsKenneth P. Merced17 YearsLuz V. Imperial ValleySage B. FresnoHector G. Imperial Valley16 YearsKathy F. Santa Clara15 YearsMartha C. Salinas14 YearsRandy D. Ukiah13 YearsTammy S. Fresno12 YearsGilbert G. SalinasEnrique A. SalinasRoss B. San Marcos11 YearsRoberto M. San Marcoscontinued on p32During the summer, we raffled a grill thatwas donated by Terri Ramirez. We soldtickets and a drawing was held during ourAdvisory. The winner was Sam Rabb ofILS. Congrats Sam on your win and a bigthank you to Terri for the donation. Youboth rock! We will be holding another rafflesoon as Eloy Rocha donates one of hisbeautiful pieces of art. As always, thesefunds will go towards our Advisory Trip.Thank you all for participating. OurAdvisory was a success. We had anafternoon of movies, pizza, and drinks. Ourclients love socializing with each other andcannot wait for the next Advisory onOctober 23rd at the Golden Corral. Aspecial thanks to Alex, Gloria V., Ashley,Nena, Maggie, Celina, and Ana for helpingthe clients have such a great time. Aspecial thank you to Gloria Arce fororganizing every detail of this event!We are also honoring Gloria Arce on her 5year anniversary!! She was surprisedduring lunch, as you can see on thepicture, she had no idea it was all forher. We love your hard work anddedication!! You rock Gloria!!!! Maritza hasfound a way to change up her pattern. Sheis breaking the habit of using the sameexercise machines & has now tried a NEWmachine! This is AWESOME! You rock,Maritza. Keep up the GREAT work! Safety Message from Ana Norris,Office Assistant:Please be aware that cell phoneusage while driving is against CCCpolicy. Everyone will be signingacknowledgements during the monthof October as a reminder of theimportance of not using your phonewhile driving, especially. (Above) Honoring Gloria Arceon her 5 year anniversary!!(Above) Our Day Program gettingready for a day of work experienceand social interaction.(Above) After a successfuladvisory event.(Above) Maritza on the newexercise bike.

September 2015ClientAnniversariesSa n Ma rcosContinued from p2What’s Going On?10 YearsPaul S. UkiahJean M. UkiahRichard S. Santa ClaraEileen C. Santa ClaraKen C. MantecaThelma C. Manteca9 YearsRobin S. San MarcosMark B. UkiahHarry H. UkiahKatherine T. Ukiah8 YearsSergio T. SalinasJudy B. Imperial ValleyBy Alice OlsenThe San Diego clients and staff enjoyeda day well spent working hard andhaving FUN at BOOMERS! in El Cajon.For an excellent price, everyone enjoyedunlimited access to all the rides,miniature golf, go karts, bumper boats, agift card of 100 coins for the arcadegames, and a pizza lunch withbeverages. What a hard day we hadtrying not to laugh and smile all day long.On to our next adventure stay tuned forthe excitement!!San Marcos CalendarthSeptember 26Harbor Days, Oceanside7 YearsChristopher F. Santa ClaraCarol R. Salinas6 YearsSamuel M. MercedFrancisco N. SalinasNorth Valley(Above) San Marcos staffand clients at BOOMERS! inEl Cajon.Ma nt ecaBy Jessica Ramos3 YearsBen R. SalinasRuben R. Visalia2 YearsJason W. FresnoMaribel R. MercedNayeli C. Imperial ValleyJesse W. MantecaCrystal M. San MarcosJoel F. VisaliaMaureen M. San Marcos1 YearsMaria T. Imperial ValleyPieter Z. Santa ClaraCheri H. Santa ClaraRichard S. San MarcosLevi M. San MarcosTodd S. VisaliaJose G. Imperial ValleyJeanette H. Imperial ValleyPeter A., SLS client, enjoying his newcouch that was donated to him and hisroommates, also SLS clients: Michael M.and Edward A. They are very thankfuland are very comfortable on their newcouches!Rosa V., ILS/SLS DSA - We presentedRosa's "You make the difference!!"award to her at a staff meeting. She wassurprised and thankful for thenominations and thoughtful wordsspoken about her. She even spoiled theoffice staff in Manteca with her homecooking of grilled shrimp, rice and herfamous guacamole dip with chips!(Above ) Client on the newcouch(Above, left to right) Rosa withher award, and serving food3