Be Part of History Join Friends of Rancho Los Cerritos!

Become a member of Friends of Rancho Los Cerritos and support public tours and unique special events for families, children and adults! Join now or upgrade your membership. Help preserve and promote the historic adobe and landscaped grounds a National, State and Local Historic Landmark!

Download your membership form
It's easy to join Friends of Rancho Los Cerritos or give a gift membership to a friend. Link to the application form or call the Rancho at (562) 570-1755 for a membership packet.

Individual $35/year

  • Free subscription to the Friends' monthly newsletters
  • Invitations to members-only programs and events
  • Discounted admission to lectures and workshops
  • Ten percent discount in the Museum Gift Shop
  • Voting privileges at the annual meeting
  • Membership card identifying you as a proud supporter of the Rancho
  • Opportunities to enrich and expand your life as an active volunteer

Student $10/year

  • Same benefits as an Individual at a special price for full-time students 25 years of age or younger.

Family $50/year

  • Same benefits as an Individual extended to those persons living as a single family unit and residing at one address

Sustaining $60/year

  • All previous benefits, plus
  • Recognition in the quarterly Friends Footnotes
  • Friends Tee-shirt

Patron $100/year

  • All benefits as an Individual, plus
  • Invitation to a special event
  • Friends Tee-shirt

Organization $125/year

  • Open to businesses, civic groups, nonprofit foundations, corporations and public agencies that wish to support the work of Friends. This membership level receives the monthly newsletters.

Who Are We?
Friends of Rancho Los Cerritos formed in 1963 to support, preserve, promote and interpret the historical and cultural aspects of Rancho Los Cerritos in support of the Rancho's mission. A 501c3 organization directed by an elected board, much work is accomplished through its volunteer-run committees. "Friends" underwrites public programs and small restoration projects, provides an active and vital volunteer corps, coordinates gift shop operations, and offers both monthly communications and special educational and social programs for members only. Membership is open to all, with the membership year beginning July 1 through June 30.

2007/08 Board of Directors
[meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first Monday of each month in the Rancho library]

President: Vicki Pard

President Elect: Thomasina Parker
Secretary: Sherie Cooley
Treasurer: Kathie Schey
Membership: Sue Caves

Docent Chair: Landes Bell
Program Chair: Stacy Henry 
Marketing: Teresa Lampner
Liaison/Rancho Los Cerritos Foundation: Vicki Holden

Committee Chairs

Curatorial: George Mellevold
Garden Crafts: Caroline Klund
Museum Shop: Cheryl Bryan
Hispanic History: Richard and Sherrie Nieto, co-chairs
Hospitality: Debbi Wapner
Living History: Linda Midgett & Gail Dermody, co-chairs
School Program: Margie Newell
Volunteer Recognition: Mickey Mellevold
Newsletter Editor: Becky Carroll

 

Board Members

Barbara Bixby Blackwell

Robert Cardoza

Craig Carter

John fielder

David George

Mary Hancock Hinds

Vicki Holden

Harriett Ibbetson

Eve Kilger

William Lorbeer

Margie Newell

Charles H. Parks

Rosi Pedersen

Craig Smith, Ph.D

Rob Webb

 

Get Involved--Volunteer!

Rancho Los Cerritos relies on dedicated, skilled people like you. Whether you prefer teamwork or behind-the-scenes activities and can volunteer frequently or just the occasional weekend, volunteering at Rancho Los Cerritos is a terrific way to meet new people with similar interests. You will also become an expert on local history and make a difference in your community! The Rancho welcomes your skills and talents; for ways to get involved, call the Volunteer Coordinator at (562) 570-1755 or visit Volunteer Opportunities.

Contact Us
Friends of Rancho Los Cerritos
4600 Virginia Road
Long Beach, California 90807
(562) 570-1755
Email: friendsrlc@hotmail.com

 

 
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