Staff from all departments of Citrus College were present at the barbecue fundraiser sponsored by the California School Employees Association.
The union sponsored the barbecue on April 4 in the Educational Development patio area to fund scholarships for students.
Jorge Cortez, president of the union, hopes to raise $1,000 with the barbecue.
Although the ticket cost $6, Cortez said most of the managers on campus paid for their employees to be there.
“The district helped us a lot and we worked all together,” Cortez said. “This event has actually brought everybody at Citrus College together. That was a really big thing that we wanted to do, and that’s pretty much what’s happening today.”
Citrus Superintendent/President Geraldine M. Perri came to support the union.
“We (Citrus College and CSEA) have a collaborative working relationship,” Perri said. “We work to provide an upbeat support working environment.”
Hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos, chilli beans, tacos, chips, cookies, sodas and water were provided as well as game activities and music playing in the background.
Cortez said the participants could also buy a raffle ticket to win gifts, which were donated by Marie Callender’s, the neighborhood and specific people that went to the fundraiser.
Cynthia Sarosy, representative of the SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union for school employees and colleges and universities, attended the event. .
“We’re here to educate people on what they are eligible for and to help them live a financial future that’s convenient and easy for them,” Sarosy said. “We’re an outside source, but we partner with CSEA.”
Rosa Moncada, veteran services technician, came to the fundraiser.
“It’s my first time ever,” Moncada said. “So trying to eat, you know, have some good food, socialize and network a little bit.”
