The MAPLE eNewsletter is back! We're excited to have new members joining the core planning committee - Dongfen Gao (IST), Mathilda Leow (Department of Finance - DOF), Julie Viesca (DOF), and Patty Okubo (Courts). If you're interested in getting more involved with MAPLE, please contact Jacalyn Mah.

This edition includes:

• Save the Date for Diwali Celebration
• Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration recap
• 2015 Affinity Group Diversity Survey Results
• Play Soccer at the Civic Center and McInnis Park

Save the Date for MAPLE Fall Event: Diwali Celebration

Join us to celebrate the Festival of Lights. You'll enjoy Indian food, bollywood dance lesson, sari fashion show and more! The event will be emceed by Anu Bagchi (Department of Finance) and Chandra "Gopi" Gopisetty (IST). If you're interested in helping to plan the event, please email us.

Asian American and Pacific Island Heritage Month Celebration

2015 Affinity Group Diversity Survey Results

Much thanks to those who participated in the 2015 Affinity Group Diversity Survey. Your inputs are helping to generate actions within the County of Marin Equal Opportunity Plan as well as the 5 Year Business Plan. See survey results.

Special message from Angela Nicholson, Interim HR Director:

Thank you so much for your participation in the 2015 Affinity Group Diversity Survey. As you can see there are areas where the County is making progress. I am thrilled that 65% of survey participants indicated that their Supervisor is committed to and supports diversity! But we still have work to do to ensure that diversity is celebrated in the County. The common themes that we saw in the answers to the open-ended questions are consistent with the feedback we received during the preparation for the 5 Year Business Plan. In the plan, which will go to the Board of Supervisors in September, you will see a significant focus on inclusion and diversity. We are paying special attention to training and our recruiting practices. We need you to stay engaged in this work to ensure meaningful change in our organization. Your participation is critical to our success!

Play Soccer at the Civic Center and McInnis Park

You're Invited to play a friendly game of soccer. It's a great way to meet and hang out with fellow County employees and also get some exercise!
Every Wednesday @ McInnis Soccer Field from 12-1 pm
AND
Every Thursday @ the Civic Center Lagoon from 12-1 pm
*No Experience Necessary*

This is a no skill, no shin guard, fun game.
White shirts vs. Non-white shirts
We play with as many people who show up. 
Email our member Misha Miki-Ladner if you're interested.