Prez Sez: October 2026
A member of the AFT 6157 Executive Board is running for the Werst Valley Mission CCD Area 7. Doug Robb, Kinesiology Instructor and former Baseball Coach at SJ City College, is running for Trustee of the WVMCCD. We need to support his candidacy.
Lunch at Mexico Lindo
Reminder about lunch at Mexico Lindo (San Jose) on Oct 16, 12 noon at 1415 Foxworthy Ave., San Jose, CA 95118. All current active members plus one guest are FREE.
Please Vote!
This election is critical in determining the quality of our lives, and those of our children, and children’s children, as well as many people’s lives around the world. Please vote and encourage those around you to vote.
Working Partnerships’ Gala
On Thursday, September 17th, Jory Segal and Doug Robb, representing AFT6157, Paul Fong representing AFT6157R and Mission/West Valley Board of Directors, and Kathy Jasper, representing AFT6157R, attended Working Partnerships’ Gala at the Downtown San Jose Marriott.
The Triumph of Trash
We all like to live in a pleasant, clean neighborhood. My wife Sandra and I especially like looking out our dining room window to O’Donald’s Park next door.
SJCC Retiree Phil Crawford wins Several Medals in Powerlifting
SJCC retiree Philip Crawford competed in the National Championship Powerlifting in Laughlin, Nevada, on August 15, 2026.
CARA Update
The California Alliance for Retired Americans (CARA) continues to do lots of good work for all seniors each and every month. I want to encourage everyone to join this great organization.
Scholarship Winners for 2026
Because of all of our members’ generosity throughout the years, we were able to grant six $500 scholarships to continuing students at both San Jose City College and Evergreen Valley College this year.