ADMINISTRATION

Programs are very important. They educate and entertain our members at our weekly meetings. The speakers and their topics are planned to be of interest and concern to the club. Some speakers' talks are on subjects of current events and others may be on local programs or organizations that could use our help. That help may come in the form of monetary or time contributions -- the reason our members became Rotarians.

Club Policy is chaired by the immediate past president. With the help of the other past presidents, the immediate past president has the task of reviewing the club's policy manual and bringing suggested changes before the membership for board and member approval. Once approved, it dictates procedure for the club during the current year.

Fellowship is an important component of Altadena Rotary Club. The weekly meetings offer a chance for members to enjoy each other's company before the meetings are called to order, but often our members want other opportunities to visit and develop closer friendships. It is this committee that plans events to achieve this objective. It usually puts on two large social functions a year: a Christmas party or its equivalent and another fellowship event in the spring. It also plans several smaller events held at individual member's homes or local venues.

Fund Raising is certainly the most important aspect of the Rotary Club of Altadena. Without it, the club probably would not exist, and, most assuredly, the various programs in which we participate could not be implemented. The fund raising committee is responsible for planning several events each year to accomplish this. They include pancake breakfasts, barbecues, and raffles -- all of which also make the community aware of our existence and the good we do.

Rosters, Banners and Signs also help to promote our club. This committee compiles the list of all our members and their occupations, which is published with certain information made available to the public. Banners are produced and displayed at all meetings and functions that the club sponsors. As one enters our community, he or she will see signs displayed along the road side that promote our Rotary Club and its meeting schedule so that anyone interested may attend and learn more about us.