EMPLOYEES LOS ANGELES WATER & POWER ASSOCIATION REPORT DECEMBER Special Holiday SEE S CANDIES CERTIFICATE SALE SEE INSIDE

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1 EMPLOYEES LOS ANGELES WATER & POWER ASSOCIATION REPORT DECEMBER 2013 Special Holiday SEE S CANDIES CERTIFICATE SALE SEE INSIDE

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 DONORS WELFARE PLAN RANCHO SAN ANTONIO BOYS HOME 8 LADWP MERCHANDISE TABLE SECTION OF CONTENTS NAME 10 TICKETS 17 ON THE COVER SEE S CANDIES CERTIFICATE SALE 18 AT THE MOVIES CAPTAIN PHILLIPS 22 RECIPES 23 CRAFTS 24 FACTS & FIGURES 26 KNOW YOUR EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS 28 ASSOCIATION SERVICES 32 THE CLASSIFIEDS BUY, SELL, TRADE 36 FUN & GAMES ASSOCIATION REPORT A publication of your Los Angeles Water and Power Employees Association Yvonne Hernandez Eric Botero Editor Graphic Designer Services Committee Shirley Brown, Fernando De La Luz, Gale Harris, Yvonne Hernandez, Willie Tam, Debra Turner Employees Association General Information (213) Association Report (213) Ticket Office (213) Donors Welfare Plan (213) Assistance Loans (213) Medical Equipment (213) Mutual Benefit Plan (213) Safety Shoes (213) Notary Services Jacquie Mendez (213) Jessica Sorino (213) ASSOCIATION REPORT 1

4 LOS ANGELES WATER AND POWER EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION HOLIDAY HOURS The holiday office hours are as follows: December 5, 2013 Closed from 11:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. December 24, 2013 Open from 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. *No Valley Credit Union Sales December 25, 2013 Closed for the Christmas Holiday December 31, 2013 Open from 8:00 AM 1:00 PM * Valley Credit Union sale hours 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. January 1, 2014 Closed for the New Year s Holiday Contact your Employees Association for more information (213) ASSOCIATION INFORMATION LOS ANGELES WATER AND POWER EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION John Ferraro Building 111 North Hope Street, Room A-17 Los Angeles, CA (213) Fax (213) Office hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Serving employees and retirees of the City of Los Angeles and Department of Water & Power at locations throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area, Victorville, Owens Valley, Nevada, and Utah since Board of Directors: Joe Avila Ramiro Beltran Shirley Brown Debra Crisp, Vice President Fernando De La Luz Ann Marie De La Riva, CFO Bryan Grace Gale Harris, President Lisa Morrison-Kassel Linda Kubo, Secretary Diana Lozano John Nagel Edward Rodgers Willie Tam Debra Turner Matt Woodson, Executive Officer Anita Wright Joint System Retired Employees Rep. Joint System Water System Joint System Joint System Association Director Joint System Joint System Power System Power System Power System Water System Power System Water System Power System Power System No checks will be accepted for ticket or merchandise purchases. It is the purchaser s responsibility to check ticket expiration dates and theme park operating hours. We reserve the right to limit the number of tickets sold to each Association member. There is a nominal surcharge on most tickets sold through the Association to help defray operational expenses. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All vendor advertisements in this publication are paid ads. Vendors are not endorsed by the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power or the Employees Association. 2 ASSOCIATION REPORT

5 So much for so little. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 is only $ with data plans starting at $ 5/mo. with a 2-year Agreement. (Other charges apply.**) Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 49 $ 99 After $250 instant savings. Reg. price $ Req. 2-yr agmt/activation on qualified data plan. Sprint 4G LTE capable 7" touchscreen display Multi-user functionality Samsung Link to share and play content among capable devices Dual cameras 16GB internal memory expandable to 64 GB with MicroSD card slot Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) Sprint 4G LTE network reaches over 180 markets. Offer for employees of LA DEPT OF WATER AND POWER Act now! Offer ends 1/23/14 or while supplies last. To view phone promotions or to make a purchase online, go to: sprint.com/californiapublicutilities Call: Use this code to claim your discount. Corporate ID: UTSCA_WCA_ZZZ Visit: sprint.com/oneup, click on "find a store" Add your discount: sprint.com/verify **Monthly charges exclude taxes and Sprint Surcharges [incl. USF charge of up to 15.6% (varies quarterly), up to $2.50 Admin. and $0.40 Reg./line/mo. and fees by area (approx. 5-20%)]. Surcharges are not taxes. See sprint.com/taxesandfees. Credit approval req. Tablet: Offer ends 1/23/14. While supplies last. Taxes and svc charges excluded. No cash back. $5 Plan: Offer ends 1/23/14. No plan discounts apply. Includes 25 MB data usage. Add l on-network data usage: 1.5 /MB. Add'l off-network usage: 25 /MB. Other Terms: Offers and coverage not available everywhere or for all devices/networks. May not be combinable with other offers. Sprint 4G LTE network reaches over 180 markets, on select devices. Visit sprint.com/coverage for info. Sprint 4G LTE devices will not operate on the Sprint 4G (WiMAX) network. Restrictions apply. See store or sprint. com for details Sprint. All rights reserved. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Android, Google, the Google logo and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. N ASSOCIATION REPORT 3

6 DONORS WELFARE PLAN RANCHO SAN ANTONIO BOYS HOME For over 75 years, Rancho San Antonio Boys Home has addressed contemporary social problems of young men in the Foster Care System. Upon leaving the system, resources and support are limited and they do not have the life skills training to meet the demands of independent living. When foster care graduates cannot meet basic living requirements they often drift into the welfare system, homelessness, or resort to criminal activity. At the time of discharge from the foster care system, these young men need work, education, and adult based life skills training in order to be successful. Youth in foster care are about half as likely to have graduated with a high school diploma by the age of 20. do not have a viable home resource. Our goal is to provide a continuum of services for young men over the age of 18 and who have limited resources and need to develop independent living skills. The THP s mission is to create a healthy and nurturing environment whereby the residents grow into independent, responsible young men, who are able to enter the community with a support system and accessibility to resources that will assist in their personal growth. The key elements of Rancho s THP are: life skills training, employment, job training, and continued education. The goal is to leave our program prepared and with the hope and confidence in themselves to succeed. In an effort to respond to this growing need, Rancho offers a Transitional Housing Program (THP) for foster youth that 4 ASSOCIATION REPORT

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8 Thanksgiving - January 5 The holiday ice spectacular, It s Christmas, Snoopy! Knott s Christmas Crafts Village Live performances of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol and O Henry s A Gift of the Magi Snoopy s Magical Nights of Lights Snoopy s Calico Christmas Tree Lighting Inquire about tickets or visit knotts.com Please check for specific show dates and times. Peanuts Worldwide LLC, Peanuts.com Cedar Fair Entertainment Company 2013 Cedar Fair, L.P. KB KB merry farm-nye sales flyer.indd 1 6 ASSOCIATION REPORT 10/15/13 4:24 PM

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10 MERCHANDISE OFFICIAL LADWP LOGO MERCHANDISE Men s Pocket T-Shirt Hooded Sweatshirt Men s Long Sleeve T-Shirt Color Black,Gray,Blue,White, Green,Orange Black,Gray,Navy Gray, Black Size / Price S-XL $14.00, 2XL $15, 3XL $16.00 S $24.50 XL $24.50 S-XL / $ XL / $15.00 Women s V-neck Pink,Denim,Gray S-XL / $16.00 Gym Bags w/shoe Tunnel Blue $18.00 Explorer Hat Beige $17.00 Mug w/spoon Brown $6.00 LADWP Tumbler w/straw Clear $ ASSOCIATION REPORT

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12 TICKETS THEME PARKS Association Price Regular Price Savings Expires Adventure City 1 year & under free $11.50 $14.95 $3.45 None Aquarium of the Pacific Long Beach Boomers All-Day Play Pass includes: unlimited golf & attractions. No blackout dates Valid at 11 locations Adult Child (3-11) $19.95 $12.95 $28.95 $14.95 $9.00 $ /30/14 11/30/14 General $17.00 $29.99 $12.99 None Castle Park General $14.00 $19.99 $ /14/14 Catalina Express Round trip transportation Adult Child (2-11) $61.50 $52.00 $72.50 $57.00 $11.00 $ /31/14 12/31/14 Disneyland - 1 Day 1 Park Adult Child (3-9) $90.00 $84.00 $92.00 $86.00 $2.00 $ /31/14 Golf N Stuff K1 Speed Zone 16 Lap Race Card + Drivers License Knott s Berry Farm LEGOLAND- 2 nd Day Free! LEGOLAND- Resort Hopper Los Angeles Zoo All Park Pass 2 Hour Unlimited $13.00 $16.00 $33.50 $25.00 $20.50 $9.00 None General $16.00 $25.95 $9.95 None Adult Child(3-11) / Seniors (62+) Adult Child (2& under free) Adult Child (2& under free) Adult Child (2-12) $34.00 $25.00 $59.00 $59.00 $69.00 $69.00 $15.00 $12.00 $62.00 $33.00 $78.00 $68.00 $91.00 $81.00 $18.00 $14.00 $28.00 $8.00 $19.00 $9.00 $22.00 $12.00 $3.00 $ /31/13 07/10/14 07/10/14 07/10/14 07/10/14 None Magic Mountain General $41.00 $64.99 $ /28/14 Malibu SpeedZone General $26.00 $49.99 $ /10/14 Medieval Times Adult Child (under 12) $43.50 $33.00 $57.95 $35.95 $14.45 $2.95 None Mulligans All Day Passes General $16.00 $23.99 $7.99 None Pacific Park Santa Monica Pier All ages $15.00 $22.95 $ /06/14 San Diego Zoo Adult Child (3-11) $38.50 $28.00 $44.00 $34.00 $5.50 $ /25/14 07/25/14 San Diego Zoo Safari Park Adult Child (3-11) $38.50 $28.00 $44.00 $34.00 $5.50 $ /25/14 07/25/14 Sea World - Single Day Adult Child (3-9) $60.00 $60.00 $79.00 $71.00 $19.00 $ /20/14 09/20/14 Visa /MasterCard accepted at the J.F.B. No personal checks! Tickets subject to availability/prices subject to change. Although the Employees Association offers substantial savings on its tickets and merchandise, our price may not always be the lowest available. Employees Association - J.F.B. Rm. A17, (213) ASSOCIATION REPORT

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14 SECTION TICKETS NAME MOVIES Association Price Regular Price Savings Expires AMC Gold unrestricted $8.50 $12.50 $4.00 None AMC Silver restricted $7.25 $12.50 $5.25 None AMC Movie Bundle Includes: 2 gold tickets, 2 small sodas, 1 small popcorn $26.00 $39.99 $13.99 None Cinemark s Platinum Supersaver unrestricted $8.00 $10.25 $2.25 None Harkins Theatre unrestricted $8.00 $12.00 $4.00 None Krikorian Theatre unrestricted $8.00 $11.00 $3.00 None Laemmle unrestricted $6.50 $10.00 $3.50 None Pacific Theatres restricted $6.75 $10.00 $3.25 None Pacific Theatre Bundle Includes: 2 unrestricted passes, 2 medium soda, 1 medium popcorn $33.00 $40.00 $7.00 None Regal s VIP Supersaver restricted $7.50 $11.00 $3.50 None Regal s Premier SuperSaver unrestricted $8.50 $12.00 $3.50 None Regal s Ultimate Premier Movie Pack Includes: 2 unrestricted passes, $10 cert. $27.00 $32.00 $5.00 None Regency Theatre unrestricted $7.50 $12.00 $4.50 None MISCELLANEOUS Forever Stamps Book of 20 $9.20 $9.20 n/a. n/a 2013 Golf Guide $39.95 $49.95 $10.00 n/a See s Candies 1 lb certificates $13.50 $17.50 $4.00 CASH ONLY! TICKET & MERCHANDISE SALES LOCATIONS For your convenience, your Employees Association representative is in Granada Hills every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. to sell tickets and merchandise. Water and Power Community Credit Union Devonshire Street (North Hills Plaza) Granada Hills For any merchandise requests please contact the Employees Association Office at ASSOCIATION REPORT

15 FAIRS & EVENTS TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION REPORT 13

16 E-TICKETS ON THE LADWP INTRANET To access the site, enter hrweb on DWP Computer/Click on the Employees Association Link/Click on Eticket Link/ Select Theme Park Banner THEME PARKS Association Price Regular Price Savings Disney 1 Day, 1 Park Adult Child $88.32 $82.56 $92.00 $86.00 $3.68 $3.44 Disney 1 Day Park Hopper Adult Child $ $ $ $ $11.64 $11.13 Disney s Premium Annual Pass General $ $ $33.45 Disney s Deluxe Annual Pass General $ $ $24.95 Disney s So Cal Annual Pass General $ $ $17.95 Disney s So Cal Select Annual Pass General $ $ $13.95 Visit the Disney link for more ticket offers Knott s Berry Farm +$5.99 processing fee Adult Child $30.00 $23.00 $62.00 $33.00 $32.00 $10.00 Legoland 1 Day - plus 2nd day free! General $58.00 $78.00 $20.00 Legoland Hopper - plus 2nd day free! General $67.00 $91.00 $24.00 Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific Adult Child $17.95 $10.95 $25.95 $14.95 $8.00 $4.00 Sea World Adult Child $64.00 $64.00 $79.00 $71.00 $15.00 $7.00 Sea World Fun Card Adult Child $71.00 $71.00 $79.00 $71.00 $8.00 N/A Universal Studios - Buy a day, get 2 days free General $75.00 $84.00 $9.00 Universal Studios Buy a day, get 2014 Free! Universal Studios 12 months of unlimited fun General $84.00 $84.00 N/A General $ $ $ ASSOCIATION REPORT

17 2014 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS LAST SALE DATE IS DECEMBER 7, 2013 SAN GABRIEL/POMONA VALLEYS/GLENDALE: $25 (RETAIL: $35) GREATER LOS ANGELES / LONG BEACH/SOUTH BAY: $30 (RETAIL: $35) SAN FERNANDO/SANTA CLARITA VALLEYS: $25 (RETAIL: $35) ORANGE COUNTY: $35 (RETAIL $40) CONTACT YOUR EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION FOR MORE DETAILS (213) ASSOCIATION REPORT 15

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19 ON THE COVER Special Reduced Holiday Price... One pound certificate only $13.50! November 25-December 31, 2013 (Save $4.00 per certificate!) ASSOCIATION REPORT 17

20 AT THE MOVIES CAPTAIN PHILLIPS By Marie De La Riva The 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama marked the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years. This film, based on that incident, takes us from the comfort of hearth and home in the USA to the terror of hijacking, threats, and mortal danger. It begins quietly enough in the study of Captain Phillips Vermont home. He is preparing for his flight to take command of the Maersk Alabama on the other side of the world in Oman. In what becomes the pattern of the suspense that builds to an excruciating climax, routine actions or scenes are interspersed with flashes of the danger to come. We see him read notices of pirate activity in the area of his destination seemingly with little reaction. As he rushes through the routine of packing, passport, papers, bag and backpack, his wife, dressed in scrubs, also hurries to join him for the trip to the airport and then to her workplace. Just another day to all appearances, they converse about their children and the different world they will face compared to the one their parents grew up in. He reassures her, Everything will be okay. They will be okay. That scene is the last truly calm time in the film. The pirate activity cited in the notices provided to shipping companies and their crews at the time consisted of five previous attacks on vessels within a week by pirates who had previously extorted ransoms in the tens of millions of dollars. As Captain Phillips arrives on the ship he begins taking stock of its condition and crew, an obviously routine activity but it takes an ominous turn as we realize the sheer size of the vessel offers multiple opportunities for attack. We are introduced to the pirates as we are shown a desolate village on the dunes of the Somali coast. Impoverished men line up on the beach as in a hiring hall jostling for position and a chance to work. A lieutenant of the local warlord scolds them for not working hard enough and demands the local elder do more or no one eats. Muse is one of the captains selecting a crew to man his boat. Thin with an intense glare, Muse chooses three men including one very young boy. With this the men pile into flimsy skiffs and set off into the shipping lanes. The captain orders a drill after his inspection and though the crew regards the new captain as a bit of a hard case, they spring into action and run through the required steps. The shipping companies have initiated protocols in preparation for not only fire and natural dangers but also for hostile attacks. However, those protocols do not include arming the crew or providing an armed security force on board. It is during the drill that the initial attack by two pirate boats is attempted and successfully repelled. The Somalis are desperate men though and while one boat turns back, Muse and his crew do not. Driven by the prospect of millions in ransom and fueled by the Khat leaves they chew for energy, they return and manage to board the ship. Rather than spoil the movie for you, suffice to say that we are held in suspense for the fate of the Captain and his crew for much of the length of the film. The Captain and crew show spirit and ingenuity in their efforts to stymie the pirates and protect themselves. A loyalty and dedication to each other is obvious even in their disagreements over method or tactics. The suspense extends even when the US Navy and Seal Team Six come into the fray. Up to the end, it is not quite clear that everything will be okay after all. Captain Phillips is definitely worth the price of admission and a heck of a ride from beginning to end. Other than Tom Hanks, a mostly unknown cast but some familiar faces comprise the cast of character actors portraying ordinary people caught up in extraordinary events. 18 ASSOCIATION REPORT

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22 MUTUAL BENEFIT PLAN A BENEFIT YOU CAN COUNT ON! WHAT IS THE MUTUAL BENEFIT PLAN? The Mutual Benefit Plan is a low cost death benefit coverage offered by your Employees Association. The Plan is designed to provide expeditious payments to the designated beneficiary of both active and retired Los Angeles Department of Water and Power employees. REASONS TO JOIN THE PLAN Immediate 50% Payment to the Beneficiary Benefit is Non-taxable Your Coverage Will Never Be Reduced or Canceled because of age or health HOW DO YOU PAY FOR THE PLAN? Monthly payments are automatically payroll deducted from employee s paycheck. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT Employee Coverage: Applies to all active and retired employees enrolled in the Mutual Benefit Plan. Benefit Guarantee: Your coverage will always remain the same as long as account is in good standing. No Medical Exam: No medical exam is required to qualify, all you have to do is answer a few short health questions. SPOUSE BENEFIT Spouse Coverage: Only applies to spouses of those employees enrolled in the Mutual Benefit Plan. Medical Exams: A completed medical questionnaire is required with doctor s verification. Benefit in Force Benefit will stay in force as long as the employee is currently enrolled in the Mutual Death Benefit Plan. DEPENDENTS Dependent Coverage: Available for children ages 3 to 17 years old. No Medical Exam: No medical exam is required, just answer a short questionnaire. Benefit in Force: Benefit will stay in force as long as the employee is a member in good standing. Dependent s benefit will end when dependent reaches age 18. Employee / Spouse Membership Schedule Plan Coverage $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 Monthly Membership Fees (based on coverage and age) Ages $0.55 $1.10 $1.65 $2.20 Ages $0.90 $1.80 $2.70 $3.60 Ages $2.05 $4.10 $6.15 $8.20 Ages $5.25 $10.50 $15.75 $21.00 Ages 65 & over $12.00 $24.00 $36.00 $48.00 Dependent Membership Schedule Plan Coverage $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 Monthly Membership Fees (based on coverage and age) Ages 3-17 $3.00 $6.00 $9.00 $12.00 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS To be eligible for a $20,000 membership, the employee or spouse must be 39 years or younger. To be eligible for a $15,000 or $10,000 membership, the employee or spouse must be 49 years or younger. To be eligible for a $5,000 membership, the employee must be 59 years or younger To be eligible for a $5,000 membership, the spouse must be 49 years or younger. Employees cannot apply for this benefit after 59 years of age. Spouses cannot apply for this benefit after 49 years of age. All benefits are based on the employees active membership to the Mutual Benefit Plan. The committee has final discretion in accepting applications. Visit or call your Employees Association for more information (213) ASSOCIATION REPORT

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24 RECIPES MAMA S EGGNOG Recipe courtesy of Paula Deen INGREDIENTS: 6 egg, separated* 3/4 cup sugar 1 pint heavy cream 4 pints milk 1/2 pint Bourbon 1 tablespoon vanilla Nutmeg DIRECTIONS: In a bowl beat the egg yolks with the 1/2 cup of sugar until thick. In another bowl beat the egg whites with 1/4 cup of sugar until thick. In a third bowl beat the cream until thick. Add the cream to the yolks, fold in the egg whites, and add the milk, Bourbon, vanilla, and a pinch of nutmeg, if desired. Chill in freezer before serving. Serve eggnog in a large punch bowl. *RAW EGG WARNING Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell. EGGNOG-PANETTONE BREAD PUDDING Recipe courtesy of Rachael Ray INGREDIENTS: 1 loaf panettone, available in Italian specialty stores, cut in half (enough for about 5 cups, diced) 3 whole eggs 3 egg yolks 3/4 cups sugar 2 cups half-and-half 1/4 cup rum 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Vegetable cooking spray DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Place a tea-kettle of water on to boil for a water bath. With a serrated knife, remove the side crusts from the half piece of the panettone. Cut into 3/4 to 1-inch dice. You should have 5 cups. Reserve the cubed panettone in a large mixing bowl. For the eggnog custard, in another bowl thoroughly whisk together the eggs, yolks, sugar, half and half, rum, vanilla extract, and a healthy grating of fresh nutmeg. Pour this over the bread cubes. Spray a 12 hole muffin tin with vegetable cooking spray. Ladle the bread/eggnog mixture gently and evenly into the muffin tins. The big cubes sticking up look nice. Place the filled muffin tin in a tall sided cookie sheet or roasting pan. Transfer to the preheated oven and carefully pour the hot water from kettle onto sheet pan, creating a water bath for the muffin tin to sit in. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until the tops are nicely browned, and a toothpick comes clean from the center. Bread pudding may be served warm or cold. Vanilla Ice cream or whipped cream would be great accompaniments. 22 ASSOCIATION REPORT

25 CRAFT FOAMY FRAME 2013 METRO PRICES REGULAR MONTHLY BUS PASS (ALL TAP ONLY) DESCRIPTION PRICE Metro Monthly $75.00 Metro Zone 1 $22.00 Metro Zone 2 $44.00 Metro Disabled Pass $14.00 Student Monthly Pass $24.00 THE EZ TRANSIT PASS The EZ Transit Pass is a regional transit pass accepted by up to 25 different transit agencies throughout Los Angeles County. Paper Passes Are Only Available for EZ Passes. The EZ transit pass is the only pass valid for unlimited local travel on the following lines: This funky foam frame is simple enough for little fingers yet presents limitless personalizing possibilities for older kids. Along with a basic square, my girls cut the foam into a Christmas tree shape, a wreath, and a computer screen. WHAT YOU LL NEED Scissors One 9-by-12-inch sheet of colored craft foam Flexible pocket magnet frame (we used Original Soft Pocket Magnetic Photo Frames by Lytle, available in 3 1/2 by 5 inches, 4 by 6 inches, and 5 by 7 inches) Hot glue gun and glue Assorted accessories such as beads, buttons, fake jewels, glitter, googly eyes, or prepackaged foam cutouts DIRECTIONS Have your child cut a shape slightly smaller than the magnetic photo frame from the center of the foam sheet. Be sure the inside edge of the foam frame overlaps the magnetic frame by at least 1/4 inch. Next, help your elf apply a thin line of hot glue to one edge of the magnetic frame s clear front and firmly press the foam frame in place. Repeat with the remaining edges, one at a time, being careful not to glue over the pocket s opening. Your child can then trim the frame as she likes, making sure to leave a margin of foam sufficient to cover the outer edge of the magnetic frame. She can also glue on decorative accessories, then slip a favorite photo into the pocket. ANTELOPE VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (AVTA) BALDWIN PARK TRANSIT BEACH CITIES TRANSIT BURBANK LOCAL TRANSIT CARSON CIRCUIT CITY COMMERCE COMPTON RENAISSANCE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL BUS LINES FOOTHILL TRANSIT GARDENA MUNICIPAL BUS LINES GLENDALE BEELINE HUNTINGTON PARK COMBI LADOT (DASH AND COMMUTER EXPRESS) LAX LONG BEACH TRANSIT METRO BUS & METRO RAIL MONTEBELLO BUS LINES MONTEREY PARK SPIRIT BUS NORWALK TRANSIT PASADENA ARTS SHUTTLE PALOS VERDES TRANSIT SANTA CLARITA TRANSIT SANTA FE SPRINGS METROEXPRESS SANTA MONICA BIG BLUE BUS SOUTH PASADENA GOLD LINK TORRANCE TRANSIT WHITTIER TRANSIT DOES NOT ACCEPT METROLINK PASSENGERS DESCRIPTION PRICE EZ Pass $84.00 EZ Zone P1 $22.00 EZ Zone P2 $44.00 EZ Zone P3 $66.00 DESCRIPTION PRICE EZ Zone P4 $88.00 EZ Zone P5 $ EZ Sr. Disabled $35.00 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (323) OR VISIT: EZ TAP AVAILABLE NOW ASSOCIATION REPORT 23

26 SECTION FACTS & FIGURES NAME EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION FACTS AND FIGURES For more information, contact your Employees Association office and join the Mutual Benefit Plan! DONORS WELFARE PLAN ASSISTANCE 4 Emergency Loans $9, Death in Family Loans $2, Medical/Dental Loans $36, Late Disability Advances $21, Nursing Care Grants $1, * Benevolent Grants (Med. Equip) $ Safety Shoes $5, Retirement Death Benefit Adv. $25, Total: $103, Assistance made possible by your generous donations to the Donors Welfare Plan. MUTUAL BENEFIT PLAN MEMBERSHIP: $ $ $ $141, $ $264, $ ,107 $3,321, $ $1,572, $ ,633 $8,165, $ $150, $ $7,485, $ $7,940, Total 4,318 $29,038, IN MEMORIAM Your Employees Association regrets to announce the passing of the following active and retired employees: Active: William H. Cole, Jr. 10/04/2013 Troya L. Patch 10/14/2013 Retired: Joseph A. Adamek 10/17/2013 Dwayne J. Baker 10/05/2013 Earl G. Berry 09/30/2013 George W. Clark 10/01/2013 Arthur J. Cloney 10/16/2013 Donald L. Coy 10/04/2013 Alex E. Gomez 10/11/2013 Edward C. Hensel 10/21/2013 Richard T. Kennedy 10/06/2013 Chyran W. Larry 10/13/2013 Byron L. Loomis 10/24/2013 Vain E. Pauley 10/09/2013 Thelma L. Rifkin 10/08/2013 Charles A. Rockwell 10/16/2013 Edgar C. Simmons 09/21/2013 Henry Sterndale 10/21/2013 Ross C. Van Meter 10/12/2013 John M. Vigil 10/16/ ASSOCIATION REPORT

27 TEACH YOUR TRADE! The Los Angeles Unified School District Division of Adult and Career Education is looking for experienced Powerline System professionals to teach Powerline Mechanics throughout the Los Angeles area. DWP Retirees: Your expertise is needed to train the next generation of lineworkers! FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Judy De La Torre Los Angeles Unified School District Division of Adult and Career Education 333 S. Beaudry 18th Floor, 116 Los Angeles, CA (213) LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION REPORT 25

28 SECTION KNOW YOUR NAME EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE These are your Employees Association s no cost and convenient financial assistance programs: MEDICAL / DENTAL LOANS DEATH-IN-FAMILY LOANS EMERGENCY LOANS SAFETY SHOE LOANS & EQUIPMENT DISABILITY ADVANCES Your Employees Association can provide an interest-free, no cost, automatically payroll deducted loan for medical and dental procedures not covered by your health plan. The death of an immediate family member can be devastating, but our staff will assist you in applying for an interest-free, no cost loan, automatically payroll deducted to cover funeral related expenses. Emergencies seem to occur when we least expect them. If you are affected by an unforeseen financial hardship, we also have automatically payroll deducted interest-free, no cost emergency loans. Do you need safety shoes for your job? Your Employees Association can provide an interest-free, no cost, automatically payroll deducted loan. Visit one of our approved vendors. Forms are available from the safety shoe vendor. Disability checks are sometimes delayed due to late medical certification or processing requirements. We can provide an early advance of up to 80% of the amount of your disability check. Who can apply for assistance? All active employees on the Department payroll who have completed probation, or any LADWP retiree How is a loan repaid? Two and a half years, or sixty consecutive pay periods, following death-in-family and dental/medical loans advances ~ Three consecutive pay periods following emergency loans or safety shoe and equipment purchases What types of requests will be considered? Transportation or housing bills caused by an emergency ~ Non-covered dental or health expenses ~ Death-in-family funeral expenses What type of documentation is needed to process an application? Easy qualification process with NO CREDIT CHECKS! Submit a completed loan application, a past due bill, medical/dental bill, written estimate from repair shop or other creditor information ~ Acceptable proof of the obligation or need ~ Copies of your two most recent pay stubs When are loan applications due? No later than Friday at 3:00 p.m. to be reviewed on the following Tuesday ~ Certain emergency requests are reviewed and approved in 24 hours or less Who are checks made payable to? Loan checks can be made payable only to the creditor, business or institution Funding for these programs is made possible by your generous contributions to THE DONORS WELFARE PLAN For more help with completing an application, or for questions, please contact: Employees Association, JFB Room A-17, (213) ASSOCIATION REPORT

29 RETIREMENT RECOGNITION PROGRAM Did you know that your Employees Association honors employees when they retire from the Department of Water and Power? We do this to thank employees for their many years of service. It also reminds them that, upon retirement, they become lifetime members of the Employees Association. If you are planning an employee s farewell event, please notify our office and we will prepare a package that includes a framed certificate and a pen. If possible, a Board Director of the Employees Association will present the certificate! To order, Brittany Rios at least two weeks in advance at brittany.rios@ladwp.com NOTARY SERVICES Available in your Employees Association Office, Room A17 * Must Present Acceptable Identification Only $5.00 per signature CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT ASSOCIATION REPORT 27

30 SECTION ASSOCIATION NAME SERVICES... WorkWear Express Granada Hills (818) ASSOCIATION REPORT

31 SAFETY SHOE SUPERVISOR AUTHORIZATION FORM ASSOCIATION REPORT 29

32 SECTION CLASSIFIED NAME ADS CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING L A W P E A R GUIDELINES: Only Employees or Retirees May Submit Ads Please do not submit ads for relatives, friends, or neighbors. No Charge on Free Ads of Twenty-five (25) Words and Under A 25 charge applies to each word over the limit. One Free Ad Per Publication for Items such as, Automobiles, Furniture, Electronic Equipment You may submit one free ad per publication for most items and non-business services and those categories noted below. There is no limit on the number of paid ads. Ads Must Renew Every Month Continuous advertising requires the completion of a new application each month. Paid Ads Include Rental Property, Real Estate, Services, Fundraisers $10 per ad, up to twenty-five (25) words, plus 0.25 each word over twenty-five (25) Ads Must Be Legitimate Our review committee reserves the right to refuse or limit the publication of any advertisement. All Application Information Must Be Complete and Legible Place only Your Name Within the Ad Your name must appear in the ad and you must be listed as the contact person. Ads Must Include a Non-LADWP Contact Number With Area Code Deadline to Submit Ads is the First Day of Each Month for the Following Months Publication Fee Fee Fee COMMUTER Free RENTAL PROPERTY $10.00 FUND-RAISER $10.00 TRANSPORTATION Free REAL ESTATE $10.00 MISCELLANEOUS Free WANTED Free SERVICES $10.00 OVER 25 WORDS $ NAME EMP. # WORK PHONE IF RETIREE, HOME PHONE # ADDRESS SIGNATURE DATE Please type or print your ad exactly the way you want it to appear: (Including contact name & phone number) Send application to: Los Angeles Water and Power Employees Association General Office Building, 111 N. Hope Street, Room A-17 Los Angeles, CA (213) Approved for Month of: For Office Use Only Fee received: $ Place time stamp here 30 ASSOCIATION REPORT

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34 CLASSIFIED ADS THE CLASSIFIEDS Are you looking for more riders for your vanpool or would you like to sell your car? Advertise in the Association Report! For more information contact Yvonne Hernandez at (213) VANPOOLS SHARE THE RIDE! JOIN A VANPOOL, CARPOOL OR SIGN UP FOR TRANSIT AND RECEIVE A MONTHLY SUBSIDY. VISIT THE CARS OFFICE (JFB, A-16) FOR MORE INFORMATION! VANPOOL: Need new riders. From Granada Hills and Northridge to Scattergood Generating Station. Stops at West LA Service Yard. 6:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Contact: Uly Aquino (310) VANPOOL #571: Looking for drivers for Palmdale/Lancaster area to Civic Center. 9/80 schedule 6:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. contact: Scott Carpenter (661) VANPOOL #16: From Lomita to JFB and Main St. (5 days/week) Pick up point: Lomita Library at 5:45 a.m. Return Point: Lomita Library 4:55 p.m. Work Schedule: 6:15 a.m. 4:15 p.m. (Mon- Thurs) 6:15 a.m. 3:15 p.m. Contact: Lam Ho (213) VANPOOL #43: Glendora to JFB. 6:45AM-4:30PM. Contact Vishal (213) VANPOOL #130: From Chino Hills to JFB 6:30am-4:00pm DRIVERS ONLY. Contact: Roger Callo (213) or Roger.Callo@ladwp.com VANPOOL #112: Looking for drivers for Palmdale/Lancaster area to JFB. 9/80 Schedule- 6:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Contact: Bruce Collins (213) or bruce.collins@ladwp.com VANPOOL #20: Looking for new riders. From Camarillo to Northridge. 6:30AM-4:00PM. Contact: Adolfo (213) VANPOOL #39: Chino to JFB. 6:00AM- 3:45PM. Contact: Charnpreet Dhillon (213) VANPOOL #44: Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Rialto area to Main St. 6:00AM-3:30PM Contact: Antonio Daisley (213) VANPOOL #95: Looking for new riders from South Bay. Leave Artesia/Aviation to JFB. 6:45AM-4:30PM Contact: George (213) VANPOOL #156: Looking for new riders. From Lancaster to Mojave. 7:00AM- 5:30PM Contact: John Misustin (661) WANTED VANPOOL/CARPOOL: From RSM Irvine Area to Palms Yard/Wester Water 9/80 Shift. Contact: Demetrius (213) or (949) NEEDED- RIDER FROM DIAMOND BAR TO JFB FOR DIAMOND BAR VANPOOL #149. Contact: Rod (213) CARPOOL: From Cypress/Buena Park to JFB. 9/80 schedule. Contact: Gene (213) CARPOOL: From San Bernardino Mountains to: Rialto, Rancho Cucamonga, Claremont, La Verne, San Dimas, Irwindale, Baldwin Park, El Monte, Rosemead, Monterey Park, Downtown L.A. Shift 6:00 a.m. 2:45 p.m. M-F, one-ways, etc. Cheap cost. Contact: Yolanda (909) CARPOOL: Use our own car: From Arcadia/Temple City to JFB. 9/80 6:30 a.m. 4:15 p.m. ASDO: 1stFriday, contact: Flo (213) or Le (213) CARPOOL: From Cypress/Buena Park/ West Anaheim to JFB & Lincoln Heights. 9/80 schedule. We use our own car. Contact Allan (213) CARPOOL: From Arleta (SF Valley) to the JFB, 7 a.m.-4:45p.m. Shift 9/80 schedule. Rotate using own car. Contact: Silvia (213) CARPOOL: From West Covina to JFB (6:30-3:30p.m.) 1st Monday ASDO. Take turns driving. Contact: Minh (213) CARPOOL: From San Pedro to the JFB 6:30a.m.-4:00p.m. Shift 9/80 schedule. Rotate driving using own car. Contact: Maria Sharma (213) CARPOOL: From Rialto, Fontana, Rancho to Water Temple 6:00AM-3:30PM, 9/80 schedule. ASDO Monday-using our own car and rotate driving. Contact: Clyde Ignacio (909) CARPOOL: From Simi Valley to JFB. 6:30 A.M 4:00 P.M. 9/80, Contact Pat (213) or (805) TRANSPORTATION 2004 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT LS: 2WD Excellent Condition, 83,500 miles. $6,250 OBO Contact: Leonard (909) SALE: BMW ; 24k miles original owner $48k at acsshelp4u@yahoo.com FOR SALE: 87 Honda 150cc scooter 5k miles - mech. xlnt $1,000 and 97 Honda PC800-35k miles; gd. transp. mech. fine $1,500 Contact: Craig (310) MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE: Samsung p LED HDTV purchased in January 2013, used only a few months. Original box, remote and documentation included. Great picture quality and cosmetic condition, $350. Contact Laura (818) ASSOCIATION REPORT

35 BUS PASS DESCRIPTION PRICE Base Pass $57.00 Zone 1 Pass $80.00 Zone 2 Pass $ Zone 3 Pass $ Zone 4 Pass $ TRIP TICKETS DESCRIPTION PRICE Base Pass $30.00 Zone 1 Pass $46.00 Zone 2 Pass $56.00 Zone 3 Pass $67.00 Zone 4 Pass $75.00 DASH DOWNTOWN OPERATES MONDAY - FRIDAY, EVERY 5-12 MINUTES For more information visit: ladottransit.com or call the LADOT Transit Store at ASSOCIATION REPORT 33

36 CLASSIFIED ADS FOR SALE: Recliner/Lift chair by Golden. Like new great for seniors and small individuals, $700 OBO. Call Melinda at (626) TWO TICKETS: 4th Annual Chicano Soul Legends Concert at the Honda Center Saturday, December 7, Contact: Yvette (323) FOR SALE: Jazzy Select Power Chair never used. Excellent condition. Metallic Blue. $1,400 OBO. Rudy (323) After 6 p.m. FOR SALE: Leather couch beige Lawson manufactured by Stone Creek, 84L 36W 26H in Alhambra. Paid $1,300 last year. Selling for $400. Contact Robert (310) RENTAL PROPERTY FOR SALE: New Years at the Las Vegas Hilton Resort on the strip: Studio Suite available 12/30/13 1/2/14 at $150 per night OBO. Contact Donna at (323) HOUSE FOR RENT: 1 small bedroom house in Boyle Heights. Newly remodeled. Washer & Dryer hook-ups. 10 minutes to Downtown L.A. Public Transportation, 2 blocks from the house. Call Rachel (323) SERVICE AA CIVIC CENTER PARTICIPATION: Thursday 4:30 PM, AA Luncheon Meeting Every Friday 12:00 Noon Room A-18A. Contact: Ricardo (323) WANTED FINANCIAL AWARENESS STUDY GROUP FORMING: Meetings will be on Thursday s 11:30 12:00 at JFB beginning December Contact Fernando De La Luz (562) fdelaluzmsr@gmail.com TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL: Water and Power Toastmasters Meet Every Wednesday 12:00-1:00 in Room 1171 and last Wednesday in room Contact: Mike (213) WE NEED VOLUNTEERS: To help with Adopt-A-School Reading Program. Seeking active or retired DWP employees. Contact: Oscar (213) WE NEED CHILDRENS BOOKS: First through fifth grade for Union Elementary School. Donate your children s old books to our Adopt-A- School Reading Program. For donations or information contact: Oscar Medina (213) ASSOCIATION REPORT

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38 FUN & GAMES SUDOKU 7 Understanding the Rules Sudoku is a test of logic and patience - no math is needed. Fill in the grid so that the numbers 1 through 9 appear only once in every vertical and horizontal column and every 3x3 mini-box. Start by scanning the columns and rows. Only one solution is possible RAFFLE WINNERS FOR OCTOBER Donna Benson Paula Worgan Jessica Leung Jonathan Caldera Here s How You Can Be Our Next Winner: 1st - Make any purchase from the Employees Association Office or your Association Representative. Employees 2013 Association Report Is Now Available Online 2nd - Write your name and phone extension on a raffle ticket (1 per $ purchase). Drop in the raffle box or give to your Association representative. 3rd - At the beginning of every month a drawing is held from all raffle tickets turned in for the previous month. 4th - Show Department identification for your prize. 5th - You have 2 weeks to claim your prize! It s That Simple... Visit Our Intranet Home Page Click on: Employees Association 36 ASSOCIATION REPORT

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40 Los Angeles Water & Power Employees Association 111 North Hope Street, Room A-17 Los Angeles, CA 90012