Events

                                          Sue Webber-Brown

                                           Executive Director

            Drug Endangered Children Training & Advocacy Center

            Butte Co. DA Investigator/Narcotics Detective (Retired)

Sue Webber-Brown retired as a District Attorney Investigator for the County of Butte after 26 years in law enforcement.  Sue’s first 7 years were spent in Welfare Fraud where she was often co-assigned to the Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force (BINTF).  As a result, the drug unit developed an expertise in combining drug, welfare fraud and child maltreatment investigations into one case. In 1991 the DA transferred Sue to the drug task force where she spent 19 years as a Detective/Agent.  

Sue Webber-Brown was responsible for the investigation of major narcotic cases, welfare fraud and child endangerment.  Sue is accomplished in the practical aspects of interviewing and interrogation, having participated in more than 2300 investigations.  Sue has rescued over 3000 children from hazardous homes where drugs were used, sold, or manufactured. Sue is a recognized expert in the California and Arizona courts and has testified before Congress in the field of child endangerment due to drugs.

Sue is responsible for the development and successful "Drug Endangered Children" (D.E.C.) Program, the first of its kind in the United States.  Sue was appointed by the Governor's Office of Criminal Justice Planning (O.C.J.P.) to an Ad hoc Study Group on drug endangered children and co-wrote a training guide disseminated statewide.  Sue was a founding board member of the California D.E.C. Alliance, founding board member of the National D.E.C. Alliance and has published numerous articles.  Sue has provided D.E.C. training to over 50,000 in 44 other states, including the Office of National Drug Control Policy in Washington D.C., the Department of Justice Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement, National Interagency Civil-Military Institute, the United States Attorney’s Office, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.  Sue and the D.E.C. Program have been featured in the LA Times, Sacramento Bee, Washington Post, numerous other newspapers, and publications, on the Montel William’s show and in the November 2002 issue of People magazine.

In 2000, Sue received the “California Victim Services and Restitution Award” from the Governor and the “Law Enforcement Leadership Award” from the California Attorney General. Sue was selected as the 2003 “Investigator of the Year” by the California District Attorney’s Investigators Association.  On May 25, 2004, Sue received the “Award of Distinction” from the California Peace Officers’ Association, 2005 was awarded “Narcotics Officer of the Year” from Region VIII of CNOA, and in 2007 received the “Open Arms Award” from the University of Kentucky. 

In December 2008 Sue met  with President George W. Bush at  the Capital  in D.C. where she was

honored for her work with the D.E.C. program and in December 2008 received Butte College’s

 “Outstanding Alumni of the Year”.   

In September 2013, Sue was presented with the “Distinguished Service Award” and inducted into the Oroville Union High School District Hall of Fame.  On November 22, 2014, during the opening ceremonies of the 50^th Annual CNOA training conference, Sue and DEC-TAC staff were each presented with awards for “Outstanding Contribution’s” to the state and nation for training on the topic of Drug Endangered Children.

For 15 years, Sue, as a private consultant, has been the Executive Director of the Drug Endangered Children Training and Advocacy Center which was initially established in 2009 under a state grant (California Emergency Management Agency) to train all multi-jurisdiction drug task forces (MJDTF) within the state. Currently DEC training, resources, and consultation is available upon request and provided throughout the state to all first responder agencies, and multidiscipline personnel.

Additionally, Sue is a DEC topic expert and consultant to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, High Intensity Drug Traffic Area’s, and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, to train law enforcement, child protective services, probation, parole, health professionals and prosecutors, on how to investigate and process evidence on welfare fraud, other crimes, and drug endangered children, while addressing the needs of these child victims of drug related crime.

Sue is a DEC topic expert and consultant to local, state and federal agencies. She trains law enforcement, child protective services, probation, parole, health professionals and prosecutors, on how to investigate drug crimes with children, while addressing the needs of these child victims.

Dino Corbin will speak about the historic Stansbury Home.

Priya Tuvell, Co-Manager at Chico Velo

Priya found a love for biking during her time at UC Davis as an undergraduate student where that was her primary method of transportation. Though living on a farm after college didn’t lend itself to bicycling, Priya is excited for her move back to town and being able to get biking again. Priya’s background is in regenerative agriculture and environmental sustainability, and she has budding interests in improving public infrastructure to better support active transport as well as creating and supporting active communities. As a Lecturer at Chico State, education is important to her, and she’s looking forward to doing community education and outreach as well. She’s excited to bring her experience with grants and non-profit work to Chico Velo!

Presentation Description

Chico Velo is a bicycling non-profit located in Chico, CA and established in 1986. Our mission is to promote bicycling for transportation, recreation and health through public education, advocacy, and community stewardship. I will be presenting the many programs, projects, events, and initiatives that our organization provides to the community.

Butte County Sheriff Search and Rescue will present an update of team activities to the Rotary since we last presented in Feb 2024.  This update will include callout numbers for the past year, a rundown of three or four of our most significant calls, and a brief Operation Rescue Ready (our new building project) update. 

I will be speaking.  I am our team Public Relations Officer.  I have been with Butte County Search and Rescue (BCSAR) for four years, and my focus area is Swift Water Rescue.  My regular job is working in Human Resources for Chico State Enterprises and I am a retired Master Sergeant, USAF, 1996-2016.  My military occupational specialty was as an Explosive Safety Specialist and I deployed ISO global operations in 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2009, and served as a special advisor to the Commander of US Air Forces Europe and Africa from 2011-2016.  I enjoy serving the citizens of Butte County through BCSAR.

Ms. Virginia L. Guleff
Virginia Guleff was appointed the Superintendent/President of Butte-Glenn Community College District effective July 1, 2022. She was previously the vice president for instruction and accreditation liaison officer for Butte College, where she oversaw all instructional programs including the economic and workforce development arm of the college as well as all accreditation activities, for six years. Virginia began in the California Community College System in 1986 as a tutor at De Anza College. She has served as a classified employee at De Anza College; a part-time faculty member, a full-time tenured faculty member, an ESL coordinator, and as chair of English, communication and world language in the San Diego Community College District; dean of CTE, transfer and basic skills as well as vice president of education and student services at Mendocino College; and vice president of instruction at Solano College. President Guleff’s leadership at Butte College is focused on securing DEIA2 practices into the foundation of the college and creating a student-ready institution that serves the area’s intersectional communities. She is also dedicated to reinvigorating participatory governance at the college. After updating the mission statement, the college developed a new strategic plan and staff are working to achieve the collectively established goals.

Dr. Jolene Church is a leadership expert and keynote speaker who empowers individuals and organizations to lead with heart and purpose. She challenges audiences to uncover their unique strengths, define their values, and live their mission. Drawing on her own experiences of overcoming adversity and embracing authenticity, Dr. Church delivers inspiring and practical insights that help people unlock their full potential and create a lasting impact.

Megan Kurtz will be giving us a tour of the new science building at CSUC. CSUC President Steve Perez will also say a few words.

Our very own International projects committee will be updting their good works around the globe.

Andy Pickett will give an update on Measure H

Joe Chimenti is a husband and father of four.  He grew up in a law enforcement family and began his professional life as a police officer. After earning his MBA, Joe left law enforcement and joined the private sector. He spent 25 years in business development working with entrepreneurial companies across North America and in Europe.

After Joe retired from the business world, he assumed the role of Executive Director of the Shasta Builders’ Exchange and the Trade School.  He understands the need for a skilled workforce and the importance of the construction industry to a thriving economy.

Joe served on the Shasta County Board of Supervisors for 4 years.   When he left office, he chose to work with Emergent, the 3D concrete printing company, because of their mission to provide needed housing and innovative trade training.  He is the Director of Community Development. 

Cathryn Carkuff

Cathryn (she/her) holds a BSW and an M.A.Ed. and has over 15 years of experience in equity-based social services, art, and education across Philadelphia, the Bay Area, and Chico. For the past three years, she has served as the Director of Home & Heart, Butte County Homeshare. Cathryn is also on the Steering Committee for the Local Master Plan on Aging and is the Chair of the Housing committee that works to regionally address the unmet needs of older adults and adults with disabilities.

The HIL provides quality forensic anthropology services to local, federal, and international law enforcement, medical examiners, and attorneys. 

The HIL is a unique and invaluable state resource. Our staff work to recover missing persons, analyze and identify their remains, present vital information to resolve criminal cases, and provide closure to families. The HIL has the ability to rapidly mobilize large, experienced search teams in emergencies. We also support state and federal partners on individual cases, both recent and long gone cold.

In these ways, we aim to serve the needs of our state while demonstrating our commitment to civic engagement and serving the public good. 

Happy 4th of July!

What's Rob's theme? What's in store for the upcoming year? Hmmm. 

There's only one way to find out. Come to the meeting, and you'll be "in the know."