OBJECTIVES

The Propeller Club of Los Angeles - Long Beach is an international maritime organization dedicated to promoting the interests of international commerce, shipping transportation, and supporting industries including governments and communities.

The Propeller Club's objective is also to provide a forum for discussion and to promote public education regarding critical issues which concern these industries.

ABOUT THE CLUB

The Propeller Club of Los Angeles-Long Beach, was chartered July 28, 1939
and has been the leading maritime organization in the Los Angeles-Long Beach area.
This chapter is part of the Pacific Coast Region of the Propeller Club of the United States.

Together with the Port of Los Angeles-Long Beach, this region includes
the Port of San Diego , San Francisco, Portland, Tacoma, Seattle and the Port of Honolulu.

The Club is governed by a President, First Vice President, Second Vice President,
Secretary-Treasurer and Board of Governors. Committee chairs and members
are responsible for planning the various activities of the club. The committees
include: Programs/Special Events, Seafood Feast, Education, Golf, Membership,
Legislative, Public Relations and Reception.

The Club has a permanent Executive Secretary who handles
the day-to-day administration of the Club.

AWARDS

Scholarship Program:
          The International Longshore& Warehouse Union//Propeller Club (ILWU/PC)
Memorial Scholarship Fund provides scholarships annually to high school students
in the Los Angeles-Long Beach area.  Between $8,000 and $10,000 is raised annually
and since 1987, we have raised over $120,000.  The Club regularly supports
the California Maritime Academy.  In the early 1970's,Club donated
in excess of $30,000 to create a Revolving Student Loan fund.

Martimer of the Year Award:
       An award presented annually to a Propeller Club member who has made significant contributions over the years to the goals and objectives of the Propeller Club. 
Past recipients include: Elmar Baxter, Brian Harrison, Richard Jacobsen,
Monika Wegener, Adam Birkenbach and Angie Birkenbach, Jerry Aspland,
Rev. James W. Brougher, Donald Hiniker, Deborah Harding and Barry Baldwin.

Rear Admiral Higbee Safety Award:
Presented to an individual, corporation, agency or other distinct organizational entity
that has significantly improved maritime safety while facilitating maritime commerce.

ACTIVITIES

Monthly Membership Meetings:
Activities include monthly membership meetings with feature speakers
involved in maritime transportation and international trade.

ILWU/Propeller Club Seafood Feast:
In an effort to work together to solve common problems for the betterment
of the maritime industry, the International Longshore& Warehouse Union
and the Propeller Club annually sponsor a Seafood Feast. Attendance
runs close to 2,000 members of the maritime community. Proceeds from this event
go to the ILWU / PC memorial Scholarship Fund. This event is usually held
on the second Wednesday in June.

Legislative Activities:
The Propeller Club of Los Angeles-Long Beach  keeps its members up-to-date
on current state and federal legislation and regulatory issues which affect
commerce or transportation. The Club encourages its members to support or
to oppose these issues, which affect their businesses. 
The Club participates in a joint Southern California trade associations'
annual trip to Sacramento to meet with legislators and regulatory agencies.