HOW WE OPERATE

PLATO has always been self-governed by our members who actively execute and participate in all functions of the organization.

Members, through our annually elected Board of Directors, are responsible for the PLATO Society’s operations. Additionally, members run other activities such as day trips, brown bag lunchtime presentations, art exhibits by members, an annual retreat, our travel program, and the annual meeting. 

Members propose and coordinate SDGs, staff our welcome desk, and sponsor TGIF+ discussion groups, a film group, and special interest groups. 

Our members' contributions of time and energy to our SDGs, committees and other informal gatherings ultimately make The PLATO Society of Los Angeles an exciting place to be a member.

GOVERNANCE

Our Board of Directors, elected to one-year terms, consists of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Directors-at-Large. Seven Standing Committees, whose Chairpersons are also Members of the Board of Directors, manage and are accountable for the PLATO Society’s major operations—Curriculum, Coordinators, Colloquium, Membership, New Member Liaison, Marketing and Information Technology. In addition a Finance Advisory Committee, Development Committee and various ad hoc and service committees perform functions and report to and advise the Board, as requested and authorized.