The SouthSea Bay CalRTA Hawk Publication September/OctoberMay/June 2020 2019

TEACHER AWARDS CONTINUED…

Karlee Clark of North High School is a member of the Human Relations Ambassadors, CalRTA SouthBay Meeting Schedule 2020 Ecology Club, and is the Asso- Board Meetings ciated Student Body of Spirit. She is on the varsity soccer July 1* September 2 team, surf team, and plays club soccer. Karlee plans “to *(This meeting may need to be held virtually, via get a degree in environmental Zoom. Please contact [email protected] division presidents with with studies then be able to teach your email address if you would like to attend.) All others what we can do to help preserve the world we live in.” members are welcome to attend Board Meetings, which are held from 9:00 – 12:00a.m. at SeaAire Golf . Course at 22730 Lupine Dr.,Torrance. Taylor Kwon of South High School balanced his schedule by participating in Science Club and Korean No luncheons will be scheduled before October. Club. He is a member of CSF and NHS, and volunteers at Del Amo Nursing Home where his future career plans were formed. Taylor states, “I found my purpose in life. I TEACHER 2 TEACHER AWARDS will use my passion for aiding the elderly and translate it Teacher 2 Teacher is an award given to a graduating into becoming a geriatrician.” senior whose parent is a teacher. It is a way for our organization, CalRTA, to congratulate a fellow teacher and parent who encouraged and supported their child to Katherine Mendoza of strive and do their best in school. Torrance High School is com- mitted to helping others. She is This year we are presenting eight awards to seniors from currently the Associated Student our local school districts. It is hard not to be impressed Body President and a member and proud to honor such remarkable students. Each of Random Acts of Kindness student is an exemplary person and shares the qualities all teachers hope to inspire in their students. Club. She participates as a Children’s Ministries group leader and worship Band Leader. Torrance Unified School District Her stated career goal is “to own a local organization that focuses on educating the children Andrew Chon of West High School is a member of the of the lower class about where they stand in the world and Robotics Team, CSF, and Math Club. He volunteers at their self worth.” two South Bay Churches, and works at the LA County Superior Court during the summer. Andrew wants to “follow the career path of many electrical engineers at the forefront of cyber security that protect the people, government, and society today as crimes in cyberspace become more widespread.”

-1- Redondo Beach Unified School District

Nadia Stodder of Redondo Union High School is Angelica Alegria is completing a member of Redondo Union her degree, in Liberal Studies and Dance Guard, Jewish Cultural The will complete multiple subject Club, and the Sea Hawk Singers. SouthSea Baycredentials CalRTA Hawk with Publication a bilingual au- Nadia will be attending Bryn thorization this coming school Mawr this fall. Her goal is “to bring September/Octoberyear. After working 2019 in education about whatever change necessary for 10 years as an after school to make the world a better place.” coordinator and a teacher assis- tant, Angelica felt that the teaching profession was a calling for her. “ As an immigrant, and coming to a new country Centinela Valley Union High School District when I was five, I never in a millions years thought I would be Jonathan Cassio of Leuzinger High School loves attending a university or finishing my degree, but here I am.” basketball. He played at Leuzinger for three years. He volunteers at St. John’s Church working with young Paul Wade Morgan is the first person in his family to children. He is planning on attending El Camino in the attend and graduate from fall. college. Wade graduated with Luke Fernandez of a BA in Public Administration Hawthorne High School has from CSU Fullerton and served as president of both Key worked for several years in Club. and CSF. Off campus another field. He is now activities include the Christian completing a multiple subject “Fearless Youth Group” and teaching credential and a “Boys to Men”. Luke has a love MA in education with an option in Curriculum and of music. “In college, I plan to Instruction. He was recently honored with an award take more music classes and for his exemplary work with special education discover the ways that I can students. have a career in the music industry.” Introducing the WebMaster U.A. Garred Sexton M.D, (Garry) was introduced of Lawndale High School has Jessica Gordon to CalRTA when he attended several luncheon meetings participated on Lawndale’s Varsity Cheerleading Team with Virginia Pfiffner, who is a lifetime member. The and served as captain. She states, “Ever since I was energy level of the members attracted him. younger, I have wanted to pursue a career in the medical field.” Working towards this end, Jessica has His previous background was as an Electronic been a hospital volunteer at Kaiser Permanente. Technician in the US Navy, general practice, Regional Flight Surgeon for the Federal Aviation To all our award winning seniors, we congratulate your Administration(FAA), Area Medical Director for American remarkable achievement. Your passions and Airlines and President of the computer club, Greater commitments to making a difference in our world are South Bay User Group (GSBUG) in Torrance. inspiring. We wish you all the best in your future journey. His experience in the use of computers led him to - Nikki Marlette & Jo Derrickson volunteer to be the Division 46 web master. He hopes to continue making the web site as interesting and useful to We the members as possible. Welcome! Remember… Scholarship Donation! Thank you to Georgia Spencer for her dona�on to the South Bay Scholarship Founda�on in honor of Barney Daniel J. Finnegan Betty Z. Mitchell Barker on the occasion of his ge�ng well. Your support is appreciated! Lenetta C. Richarson

-2- Officers At a Glance

*President: Nikki Marlette, [email protected] *Insurance & Telephone: Audrie Wing, [email protected] Co President*1st VP Programs:: Marcia Phyllis Ford, Avent, [email protected]@cox.nett *LegiPublicityslation/Liais:on to PA C: Paula George Difiore Nakano, [email protected] *Trea surer: Bonnie Karen Inskeep ,Beverly inskeepbj@[email protected] *LES/Sc holars hips: Susie Chan , [email protected] @gmail.com 2nd *CoVPmmunications/Corresponding Secretary: Marcia Avent, [email protected] *ReHistorian:source Service s: Ma ry Rosita P. Miller, [email protected]@att.net Membership*Recording Se: cr eta Nikkiry: Kar Marletteen Beverly, [email protected]@gmail.com *LunAttendancecheon/Decorations: Judith McCoy, 310-326-5554 *Website Manager: Katrin (Kat) Tellez, [email protected] Recording*Acting New sletter Editor: Karen Beverly, [email protected] Drawings: Grace Mochidome *F*Pinanublicicty:ial SePaulacreta DiryF:iore, [email protected] *Volunteer hours/tch2tch: Jo Derrickson, [email protected] Secretary: Sandee Hickman [email protected] Insurance & *P*Hiublistorciianty: : PRoaulasita Di MaFioryre,land vin, [email protected]@gt mail.com *Past President and Special Projects: Sandee Hickman, [email protected]@att.net Treasurer:*Hi*AAtt stGendenoroodian Read: ceRo Drsita : Grawing BonnieMaacery s:Mocland Gr,hido ace rositInskeep [email protected]@gmail.comt Telephone: Audrie Wing [email protected] Commun-*A Good Read: Grace Mochidome Legislation/ cations/ Laison to PAC: George Nakano [email protected] Corresponding LES/ Secretary: Jan Taylor 310.325.2433 Scholarships: Susie Chan [email protected] Acting Volunteer Hrs/ Newsletter tch2tch: Jo Derrickson [email protected] Editor: Karen Beverly [email protected] Resources Hospitality: Judith McCoy 310.326.5554 Services: Mary P. Miller [email protected] WebMaster: Garry Sexton [email protected]

Mission Statement Website Addresses CalRTA’s mission is to protect Cal RTA www.calrta.org; CalRTA Division 46 http://div46.calrta.org; and advocate for retired and active educators’ pensions CalRTA Political Action Committee (PAC) www.teachers4ever.com; and other retirement STRS www.calstrs.com, Medicare www.medicare.gov benefits and to support public education in our communities

South Bay Scholarship Foundation Honor A Friend – Help a Future Educator All contributions made to the SBSF are tax deductible and help to build our scholarship fund. From this fund we are able to award scholarships to local college students to assist them with their career goals in the field of education. WeWe areare alsoalso ableable toto helphelp teachersteachers whowho havehave aa Highsenior School graduating senior and planning plan to to attend attend college. Thankcollege. you Thank for your you fordonation! your donation! Enclosed is a check made to South Bay Scholarship Foundation in the amount of $______. Your Name ______Honoree______Address______Occasion______Acknowledgement sent to: City______Name______State______Zip______Address______Please send check to: City______South Bay Scholarship Foundation State______Zip______4733 Torrance Blvd. #641 Amounts donated will not be posted in Torrance, CA 90503 our newsletter.

-3- COLLETTE UPDATE for May and June 2020

Because of the Coronavirus crisis, Spring travel plans with Collette had to be cancelled. We are still hopeful about the Fall trips to Iceland and the Islands of New England. As this "new normal" unfolds daily, please be aware that our board meetings and information about travel tours with Collette in 2021 will most likely be "virtual meetings" for the foreseeable future. Certainly our July 1st board meeting will occur on Zoom. If you are interested in participating, please send us your email address. In August, we will send out a 4X6 postcard reminding you of the trips with an invitation to the tour presentation. Perhaps by September 2, our board meeting may be a combination of virtual communication via Zoom as well as an actual meeting at the SeaAire Golf Course in Torrance. At this September meeting, at 11:30, Collette will give a travel presentation of the tours planned for the Spring of 2021. This edition of the SeaHawk contains a brief bit of info on those trips. If you wish to come to the meeting or participate online, again, please send us your email address. Send it to our new webmaster, Garry, at his address: [email protected]@gmail.com. We will then respond with the information you will need to access our virtual meeting or give directions to the SeaAire Golf Course, if you wish to attend in person. T hank you for your continuing support of our Division 46. I hope to "see" you online or, better yet, in person. Remember: July 1, Zoom only and September 2 possibly in person plus Zoom meeting. In the meantime, stay safe!!!!

- Sandee Hickman

Our voice has been heard! And this is why we join CalRTA. The Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee had on its April, 2020 agenda AB 2998 (Kiley). AB 2998 (Kiley) proposed amendments that would eliminate a CalSTRS Defined Benefit pension for new educators, negatively impacting future, active and potentially retired educators. Word went out from Government Relations Committee (Susie Dixon, Chair) to CalRTA membership to oppose this bill. The seven members of the Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee received thousands of contacts against the proposed bill. AB 2998 (Kiley) was dropped from this agenda for consideration by the committee in the April meeting.

Meanwhile, we continue to campaign for the repeal of the WEP-GPO.

-4- CalRTA, Division 46 presents...

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Enrollment Form * Social Security Number: Division# 46 First Name: elddiM :emaN tsaL :emaN Address: City:: State: Zip: Phone:: ( ) E-Mail: Year of Retirement: District Retired From: Indicate how you’d like to recieve the CalRTA Contact magazine (5 times per year) Emailed link to electronic version Printed copy via mail Please indicate payment method and mail to: CalRTA 1750 Howe Avenue, Ste. 630 Sacramento, CA 95825 * Required only for dues deduction option (916) 923-2200 or (800) 523 - 2782 Please check your selected payment method: Mail a check with your application (payable to CalRTA - $66 per person per year) Use your credit cards (Online only: www.calrta.org) Authorize calSTRS to deduct $5.50 per month from your retirement warrant $5.50 (self) $11.00 (self and spouse)

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