More than 170 PPOA members currently serve as union delegates. The role of the PPOA delegate has been crucial in facilitating effective communication between the union’s Board, staff and membership. Topics ranging from contract negotiations
to legislation to lawsuits are discussed at quarterly meetings, all of which begin with a catered dinner. Meetings are held midweek at locations throughout Los Angeles County. In 2011, meetings were held at the Quiet Can non, L.A. Zoo Discovery Center and Luminarias Restaurant (Monterey Park). Guest speakers included Sheriff Lee Baca, Assistant Sheriff Cecil Rhambo and Captain Mike Parker.
In addition to meetings, delegates typically receive packets in the mail
every month containing updates from PPOA on issues affecting the membership. Delegates are asked to make this information accessible to their co-workers. PPOA also calls upon delegates when input is needed on classification-specific topics or when opportunities arise to sit on a committee or attend union-related events.
A popular perk for delegates is the annual Christmas Appreciation Luncheon. Those who attend at least two meetings each calendar year are invited to the December event for an afternoon of fine dining at venues like the Queen Mary, Santa Anita Race Track and San Antonio Winery and even a cruise aboard a yacht in Marina del
Rey. The festivities culminate with delegates on the receiving end of generous gifts donated by PPOA and our loyal law firms and vendors in attendance.
The timing has never been better to become a PPOA delegate. Now proud to serve nearly 8,600 members, PPOA is looking for new delegates from each station, jail and law enforcement facility
throughout Los Angeles County. If you’d like to represent your unit at the next delegates meeting (scheduled for March 6, 2012 / location TBA), please call PPOA at (323) 261-3010 and ask for Greg Torres.
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Next Meeting
March 6, 2012
Location: Dodgers Stadium Club
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