To promote the interests of international commerce, shipping, transportation, and supporting industries including governments and communities.

To provide a forum for discussion and to promote public education regarding critical issueswhich concern these industries.

 ABOUT THE CLUB

The Propeller Club of the Port 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 South 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 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.

Leadership Cruise:
Every two years the Board of Directors host members of the California Senate and the Assembly during a cruise of the Ports of Los Angels and Long Beach. Guests receive a briefing on the Club's activities and an update on the maritime transportation industry.

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.