Inside Bishop Ranch Sept/Oct 2014

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b2b SeminarsHow to Get the Most Out of Your Stock Options

Wednesday, September 10, Noon – 1pm 2603 Camino Ramon, Ste. 285 (BR3) FREE, includes a light lunch

Many corporate employees don’t have a strategy for getting the most out of stock options. While stock options can be financially beneficial, you need to know the ins and outs—or risk losing stock options or money to taxes. To help people benefit from stock options, we educate employees about the pros, cons, and risks.

At this workshop, attendees will learn about: • Different strategies, such as selling covered calls • Black shoals modeling • Understanding your stock options “insight ratio” • NUA (Net Unrealized Appreciation tax) strategies • Qualified or Incentive stock options (ISOs) vs. Nonqualified

stock options• Pros and cons of exercising early vs. later • Potential tax consequences related to stocks

Presented by Insight Wealth Strategies, a company that has helped corporate employees with financial planning for over twelve years.

Space is limited. Please contact Community & Outreach at 925.543.0100 to RSVP.

Obtaining Government Contracts Wednesday, October 15, Noon – 1pm 2603 Camino Ramon, Ste. 285 (BR3) FREE, includes a light lunch Do you have goods or services that the government can purchase? For example: software development, IT upgrades, construction, educational training, design and architecture, office supplies, solar equipment, electronics, hardware supply and the list goes on. To find out if you are eligible for government contracts, you should attend this seminar!

R Mo LLC helps businesses obtain Federal, State and Local certifications such as: • MBE – Minority Business Enterprise • WBE – Women’s Business Enterprise • DBE – Disadvantaged Business Enterprise • DVBE – Disadvantaged Veteran Business Enterprise • GSA – General Services Administration • HUBZone – Historically Underutilized Business

R Mo LLC also has access to information about upcoming Contracts and RFPs. Once you are certified, they can alert you to opportunities and assist you in the bidding process.

Ranjani Mohana, President of R Mo LLC, has 10+ years of experience in this field. She will brief you on various certifications, the bidding process and answer any questions you may have.

Space is limited. Please RSVP to Community and Outreach at 925.543.0100.

Company: Peoples Bank

Year Founded: 1974

Bishop Ranch Location: BR3

What is your business? Home Mortgage Lending

What is Your Business Approach / Philosophy? At Peoples Bank, we’re unusual. We don’t have customers; we have guests. And that’s because we believe in treating each person as if he or she is a guest in our home. This philosophy is the cornerstone of our commitment to world-class service.

What is the Biggest Challenge in Your Work? We aren’t the biggest bank (and we don’t want to be), but we strive to be the best. We are in what I call “the sweet spot” – small enough to care about every guest and each banker; big enough to compete successfully.

What is the Best Aspect of Your Work? We pride ourselves in providing the utmost service to our guests and business partners. Our team is committed to excellent service before, during and after the transaction closes. We strive to make our customers feel appreciated.

Why do people like working for you? My management philosophy has always been team oriented. I share my success and recognition not only with my direct team, but also with the company as a whole.

Source(s) of Inspiration: My family is my greatest source of inspiration. I feel blessed to have a supportive and loving family that believes in me and never hesitates to make me feel the best I can about myself. I try to pass that feeling on to others. I love Maya Angelou’s words: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

What Makes You Excel? You want to make life and work the best it can be, to overcome fears and frustration, and to be empowered. Stay positive! If you have direction, you can achieve your dreams.

How Would You Advise Young Professionals? Success derives from commitment, drive, passion, ambition, initiative, discipline, and the courage to pursue your dreams. Whether it is your studies or career, I can say with assurance that hard work truly pays off.

Is There a Goal You Still Want to Achieve? Although my area of expertise is Home Mortgage and Finance, I would love to learn new aspects in a variety of fields. I’ve taken classes in ballroom and salsa dancing and would love to excel at dancing.

What is Your Favorite Pastime? Reading, working out, yoga and dancing.

How Do You Handle Challenges/Stress? You can’t control everything in your work environment, but I handle stress and challenges by: taking responsibility for my physical and emotional well-being, avoiding negative attitudes and improving my communication skills.

Favorite Vacation Spot: The Caribbean.

Favorite East Bay Restaurant: Wente’s in Livermore.

Favorite Music or Other Form of Art (Theater? Film? Visual Arts?) Best of Broadway, the Opera, and Shakespearean plays

Is There a Special Cause That You Support? I am a dog lover, so I support several dog rescue organizations.

Cherylyn Tamaru Peoples Bank

Executive Profile

DiscountsAAA - San Ramon 2435 San Ramon Valley Boulevard, Ste. 5 Diablo Plaza Tel: 925.314.2612 Contact: Peter Theodor

AAA provides auto, home, life, renters, umbrella, motorcycle and earthquake insurance. They also provide DMV services, including auto registration and renewal.

Bishop Ranch Savings: Save $17 on any new AAA membership.

Email [email protected] and mention the promotional code “240B.”

Bishop Grill at the Marriott 2600 Bishop Drive, San Ramon Marriott 925.867.9200

The Bishop Grill offers an eclectic menu of California and classic American cuisine in a casual contemporary setting. In addition to the dining room and lounge bar, guests can relax with a glass of wine on the patio. Private rooms are also available.

Bishop Ranch Offer: 15% off all food.

New Vendors This Month Staples San Ramon New Age Dentistry Elements Massage Schubros Brewery

New Age Dentistry 2301 Camino Ramon, Ste. 220 Tel: 925.355.1133

New Age Dentistry is a dental practice that offers exceptional general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry. Sherry Steinmetz, DDS, FDOCS, is 1 of 10 dentists in the State of California to earn the prestigious Fellowship in Oral Conscious Sedation. Another important part of the practice is functional dentistry, which treats people with TMJ/TMD. New Age Dentistry is also designed to evaluate and treat the complex anatomical factors that cause snoring and sleep apnea.

Bishop Ranch Offer: BR employees will receive complimentary teeth whitening with a comprehensive exam, full set of x-rays and a cleaning.

A-Town Pizza & Kabob House 2468 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Tel: 925.838.7655

At this locally owned business, the food is prepared in-house using only the freshest ingredients for the popular thin-crust pizza to the authentic Mediterranean kabobs, delicious pasta and fresh salads.

Bishop Ranch Offer: 15% off dine-in, take-out and delivery.

Lindsay Wildlife Museum PresentationWednesday, September 24, Noon – 1pm 6111 Bollinger Canyon Road, BR1, Outside FREE

Discover the wild kingdom of Mount Diablo. Bishop Ranch has teamed up with the Lindsay Wildlife Museum bring you a presentation about the amazing diversity of species that live on Mt. Diablo—which includes rattlesnakes, tarantulas, butterflies and even the occasional elusive mountain lion. Rising to nearly 4,000 feet, Mt. Diablo’s habitats vary from chaparral to oak woodlands, grassy meadows and pine forests that provide the food, water and shelter that allow mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds and insects to meet their survival needs.

Join us outdoors at the Parklet at BR1 for a fascinating look at our wild neighbors while you enjoy lunch in the open air. The presentation by the Lindsay Wildlife Museum will incorporate live animals including: a bird of prey, a tarantula and a snake.

Seminar: Parents & Teens – What You Need To KnowThursday, October 9, 16, & 30, Noon – 1pm 2603 Camino Ramon, Ste. 285 FREE, light lunch will be served.

Bishop Ranch has teamed up with Teen Esteem to present a series of seminars designed to help parents navigate the turbulent teen years in today’s changing youth culture. In a three-part series, parents and guardians will gain new insight into:

October 9 Media – The Influence of TV, Movies, Music, the Internet, YouTube and Social Media October 16 What Kids Wish Parents Knew October 30 Relationships – How to Build a Relationship with Your Kids and Earn the Right to be Heard

Teen Esteem is a non-profit that has been working with parents and young people for 20 years, reaching over 170,000 people. Teen Esteem’s goal is to equip and empower teens to make courageous, informed decisions—and parent education is a critical component in helping young people meet today’s challenges.

Parents and guardians only please. Space is limited. Please RSVP to 925.543.0100

EventsRangoli Art Walk at Bishop RanchMonday, September 29 – Wednesday, October 1 All day at BR1, BR3, BR15 Plazas

Join us in an artistic extravaganza! Celebrate art and beauty, tradition and culture at the annual Bishop Ranch Rangoli Art Walk.

An ancient form of Indian folk art, Rangoli are colorful decorative designs that are made on the floors of courtyards and living rooms during Hindu festivals to bring good luck. The patterns are typically created using colored rice, sand and flour, as well as flowers and flower petals. Natural colorings such as vermilion and turmeric are used to create vibrant geometric shapes, floral patterns or deity impressions depending upon the celebratory occasion.

Join us in making beautiful Rangoli patterns—it’s fun, creative and a wonderful way to bring in autumn at our campus.

One Day Flu Shot ClinicThursday, October 8, 11am – 3pm 2603 Camino Ramon, Ste. 285 (BR3) Flu shot $30

The Sutter Health VNA and Hospice will be on-site for one day to provide flu inoculation. No appointment is necessary. Be sure to avoid the flu shot if you have had an allergic reaction to eggs, egg products or Thimerosol (contact lens solution).

If you prefer a specific time on October 10, call 510.450.8829 or email [email protected] to schedule your appointment. Personal and corporate checks accepted; no credit cards, please.

Convenient On-Site Pharmacy at Bishop RanchDiablo Pharmacy & Wellness 2301 Camino Ramon, Suite 190 (BR11) Tel: 925.237.9939

New at Bishop Ranch, Diablo Pharmacy is an independent pharmacy founded by PJ Jahan in May of 2014 to fill prescriptions, mix and make compounds for hormone replacement, supply over-the-counter items, dispense durable medical supplies and provide vaccinations. PJ has many years of experience as a pharmacist and pharmacy manager and conducts his business based on the (Continued in next column)

(Continued from previous column) philosophy of, “going above and beyond expectations to provide superior customer service.”

Stop by Diablo Pharmacy to fill your prescriptions or choose from a wide variety of products to help you lead a healthier life. Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am to 7 pm, Saturday 9 am to 3 pm. Closed Sunday.

Help Families Through Habitat for HumanityFriday, October 17, 2014, 8:30am – 4pm Martinez

Join the Bishop Ranch team of volunteers to work together to help build affordable housing for low-income families in Martinez. This project of 20 new homes will be starting up in September, so volunteers may work on framing the structures, building the foundation and other tasks at the construction site. There is no cost to you and Bishop Ranch will provide you with a healthy, hearty lunch to help keep your energy going strong.

Are you up for this rewarding project? If so, please call Community and Outreach at 926.543.0100 for more information. We need 25 people to sign up by Friday, September 26th.

Volunteers of all skill levels and interests are welcome. Thank you for your willingness to participate in this worthwhile project.

Events

Get a Free RideAll County Connection Buses Are Free To Bishop Ranch Employees

Bishop Ranch employees enjoy a number of great perks—including free express bus transportation to the Walnut Creek and Dublin BART stations and free passes to all County Connection buses—valued at $1,250 per employee annually

Simply visit the Bishop Ranch web site (bishopranch.com/transportation) to request your bus pass and order your BR/ECO Clipper Card at the same time. We will hand deliver it to your office. The Bishop Ranch Bus Pass is valid on all lines 7 days a week 24 hours a day. Just sit back and enjoy the ride!

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CommunityFrom Pavement To ParkletA parklet is an open space or parking space temporarily converted to a park in order to provide enhanced amenities, such as green space or community seating. Designed for anyone to use and enjoy any time, parklets add beauty, greenery and oftentimes a bit of whimsy to the environment.

Earlier this summer, the “Bartlett Parklet” at Bishop Ranch originated when Sunset Development sponsored a contest for employees to design a unique and visually appealing parklet to be built by re-using everyday, or not-so-everyday, objects. When the votes were in, “Bartlett Parklet” emerged as the winner and the BASE landscape architecture group was hired to develop the design and work with employees during build week. (Continued in next column)

(Continued from previous column) The first parklet in San Ramon—or a corporate setting—Bartlett Parklet takes its name from the orchards that once flourished at Bishop Ranch and uses the (Barlett) pear shape as a design element. The parklet features community seating, a bike rack, a responsible waste station, a solar-powered outlet and sound system, pear trees and a birdhouse. Park your bike, plug in your iPod and enjoy a moment of respite!

Built from the ground up on a “drop-down” trailer originally intended to move ice shanties in Minnesota, the mobile Bartlett Parklet will be parked at various locations across the Bishop Ranch campus to delight tenants with a fun place to stop, sit, rest and gather with others from the Bishop Ranch community.

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