Thank you for your interest in The Palos Verdes Assembly.

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025-2026 ASSEMBLY SEASON WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED THROUGH THIS ONLINE PORTAL. Please direct any questions to pvassembly@gmail.com.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN:  Prior to submitting this application, please be sure to have your handwritten essay completed and scanned to your computer. Please also have your recommendation form completed and scanned to your computer.  This application must be completed in one session--there is no ability to save an application in-progress and return to it later.  Please allow 20 minutes to complete the application and be sure to have student and parent present to electronically sign the application forms.

Once you have completed your online application, a confirmation email will be sent to the parent and student email addresses.  If you do not receive a confirmation email, we have not received your application!

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Membership is open to high school students who are either current residents of the Palos Verdes Peninsula (zip codes 90274, 90275) or attend school in the Palos Verdes Peninsula.  Cotillion experience is recommended, but not required.

Membership is based on letters of recommendation written by adult members of the community, handwritten student essay, receipt of application within the set dates, balance of male and female members, and the membership capacity of available facilities. Consideration may also be given to legacy applicants (participation by sibling, parent or grandparent). 

Membership is a four-year commitment which includes participation in the Presention Ball senior year.

Members are required to attend all dances and activities as stated on the calendar.

Members shall miss no more than two events during the Assembly year or their membership may be revoked.

Members are expected to donate a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service to the community per year.

NOTE: No money is due at the time of application.

* The due date for membership fees will be on June 15, 2025 All new members are expected to attend orientation on Sunday, September 7 at 3:30 at Hesse Park.

1.      Obtain one personal recommendation: 

• Have one adult member of the community complete a recommendation on your behalf by filling out the recommendation form available here: recommendation form
• Teachers, counselors, coaches, work supervisors, religious leaders and Patronesses of The Palos Verdes Assembly are considered appropriate.
• Be sure the person writing your recommendation understands that he/she is to return the form to you promptly so you may submit it with your application prior to the deadline.
• Scan the recommendation form as a file to your computer in order to submit it with your application (upload in application). A very easy way to scan is to use an app such as Genius Scan which turns the camera function on your smart phone into a scanner. These scans can be emailed to your own email address and then saved to your computer. Photos may also be used, but are not preferred. Before uploading your file, please re-name your file as: LastFirstPVARec. Do not include any spaces or special characters. Replace the words LastFirst with your own First and Last name.

2.      Write an essay (250 words or less) explaining why you would like to be in The Palos Verdes Assembly and what qualities you possess that would make you a good member. This essay must be written by hand. Only the contents of the paragraph will be considered and penmanship will not affect the decision.

• Compose your essay in your own writing on our personal essay form (cursive or printing acceptable).
• Scan your essay to your computer/device in order to submit it with your application (upload in application). A very easy way to scan is to use an app such as Genius Scan which turns the camera function on your smart phone into a scanner. These scans can be emailed to your own email address and then saved to your computer. Photos may also be used, but are not preferred. Before uploading your file, please re-name your file as follows: LastFirstPVAEssay. Do not include any spaces or special characters. Replace the words LastFirst with your own First and Last name.

3.      Complete the online Palos Verdes Assembly application form.  You will be prompted to insert your scanned documents during the completion of your application, so be sure you have these scans available.

• Parents and applicants must read and sign the Membership Policies and Code of Conduct.
• Parents and applicants must complete the Liability and Photo release forms.
• Parents and applicants must complete and sign the Medical Emergency Information section.
• Parents may complete the optional Parent Interest Finder.

4.      Send no money at this time.

5.      Submit your application online within the submission window.  Any applications submitted outside of this window will not be considered.

 

If you have any questions, please email: pvassembly@gmail.com

1. Membership in the Palos Verdes Assembly is a four (4) year commitment and participation in the Presentation Ball senior year is required.

2. If I am absent two (2) times during the year, my membership may be revoked. In the event of an absence, I am to contact the Attendance Coordinator either by writing a note and mailing it to P.V. Assembly, P.O. Box 3103, PVP, CA 90274, Attention: Attendance Coordinator, or by sending an email to pva.attendance@gmail.com.

3. I am expected to comply with the dress code as listed on the website www.pvassembly.org.

4. Leaving early from a Palos Verdes Assembly function without the pre-authorization of one of the Assembly Coordinators will be considered an absence. Once a member leaves the function, the Palos Verdes Assembly and its Patronesses assume no responsibility for the member.

5. I will not attend any Assembly function under the influence of any alcoholic beverages or any illegal substances. No knives or weapons of any kind (including any costume accessories for the theme dances) are permitted. No vandalism or damage to property. No cursing or disrespect toward any instructor, parent chaperone or peer will be tolerated.

6. I will not text or use my cell phone while participating in a Palos Verdes Assembly event. Ladies may secure their cell phone in a handbag or dress pocket and gentlemen may secure their cell phones in their coat pocket. Emergency phone calls only may be accepted in the lobby area ONLY, not on the dance floor. Gum chewing is not allowed.

7. If I violate this agreement, I will be subject to immediate removal from Palos Verdes Assembly function and my membership may be revoked.

8. If my membership is revoked, or if I resign or withdraw from Assembly, I will not receive a refund. All membership fees and ball dues will be forfeited.

9. I understand that if I choose to violate this agreement during The Palos Verdes Assembly activities, my parents or other authorities may be called.

10. The full rules governing my participation in Assembly may be found at www.pvassembly.org and in the information notebook distributed at Orientation.

These Policies and Code of Conduct must be acknowledged and signed by every Assembly member and his/her parents.

 

The undersigned understand that participation in The Palos Verdes Assembly ("Assembly") is voluntary and not part of the regular school program. It is further understood that participation in Assembly, by its very nature, may pose a high degree of risk of injury which may result not only from the actions, inactions, or negligence of Assembly, the Assembly board, its affiliates, its instructors, any agents, employees and volunteers, but also the action, inaction, or negligence of others, the rules of participation, or the condition of the premises. The undersigned further understand that Participant may have to cross one or more streets to travel from the parking lot or a drop-off point to the location of an event. The undersigned acknowledge that Participant must obey all traffic laws and cross all streets safely, and expressly understand and acknowledge that any injury (including permanent disability or death) or damage occurring while traveling from the parking lot or drop-off point to an event is included within the scope of this Release. Participant and his or her parent(s) or guardians(s) willingly and knowingly wish to have Participant participate in spite of the risks. The undersigned authorize Assembly, its Patronesses and its volunteer chaperones to obtain emergency medical treatment for Participant at the undersigned's sole expense. Any negligence in seeking, or failing to seek, emergency medical treatment for Participant is included within the scope of this Release.

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in The Palos Verdes Assembly related events and activities, the undersigned:

1. Agree that the member/participant should inspect the facilities and equipment to be used, and if the member/participant believes anything is unsafe, he or she should immediately advise supervisor (advisor, manager, etc.) of such condition(s) and refuse to participate.

2. Acknowledge and fully understand that each member/participant will be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death, and severe social and economic losses which might result not only from their own actions, inactions, or negligence but the action, inaction, and negligence of others, or the condition of the premises or of any equipment used. Further, that there may be other risks not known to us or not reasonably foreseeable at this time.

3. Assume all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for the damages following such injury, permanent disability or death.

4. Release, waive, discharge, hold harmless and covenant not to sue The Palos Verdes Assembly, the instructors, the Assembly Coordinators, the Patronesses, parent chaperones, volunteers, sponsoring agencies and owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event, from any and all liability to each of the undersigned, his or her heirs and next of kin for any and all claims, demands, losses or damages on account of injury, including death and damage to property, caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the persons involved.

5. Shall indemnify and hold The Palos Verdes Assembly, its affiliates, its instructors, any agents, employees and volunteers from and against all allegations, claims, actions, suits, demands, damages, liabilities, obligations, losses, settlements, judgments, costs and expenses (including without limitation attorneys’ fees and costs) which arise out of, relate to or result from any act or omission of The Palos Verdes Assembly, its affiliates, its instructors, any agents, employees and volunteers.

The participant and the undersigned parent(s) or guardian(s) willingly and knowingly wish to participate in Assembly in spite of the risks.

I HAVE READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY.  I UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT AND AM SIGNING IT VOLUNTARILY.

The member and a parent MUST sign this form.

The undersigned understand that participation in The Palos Verdes Assembly ("Assembly") is voluntary and not part of the regular school program. It is further understood that participation in Assembly, by its very nature, may pose a high degree of risk of injury which may result not only from the actions, inactions, or negligence of Assembly, the Assembly board, its affiliates, its instructors, any agents, employees and volunteers, but also the action, inaction, or negligence of others, the rules of participation, or the condition of the premises. The undersigned further understand that Participant may have to cross one or more streets to travel from the parking lot or a drop-off point to the location of an event. The undersigned acknowledge that Participant must obey all traffic laws and cross all streets safely, and expressly understand and acknowledge that any injury (including permanent disability or death) or damage occurring while traveling from the parking lot or drop-off point to an event is included within the scope of this Release. Participant and his or her parent(s) or guardians(s) willingly and knowingly wish to have Participant participate in spite of the risks. The undersigned authorize Assembly, its Patronesses and its volunteer chaperones to obtain emergency medical treatment for Participant at the undersigned's sole expense. Any negligence in seeking, or failing to seek, emergency medical treatment for Participant is included within the scope of this Release.

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in The Palos Verdes Assembly related events and activities, the undersigned:

1. Agree that the member/participant should inspect the facilities and equipment to be used, and if the member/participant believes anything is unsafe, he or she should immediately advise supervisor (advisor, manager, etc.) of such condition(s) and refuse to participate.

2. Acknowledge and fully understand that each member/participant will be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death, and severe social and economic losses which might result not only from their own actions, inactions, or negligence but the action, inaction, and negligence of others, or the condition of the premises or of any equipment used. Further, that there may be other risks not known to us or not reasonably foreseeable at this time.

3. Assume all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for the damages following such injury, permanent disability or death.

4. Release, waive, discharge, hold harmless and covenant not to sue The Palos Verdes Assembly, the instructors, the Assembly Coordinators, the Patronesses, parent chaperones, volunteers, sponsoring agencies and owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event, from any and all liability to each of the undersigned, his or her heirs and next of kin for any and all claims, demands, losses or damages on account of injury, including death and damage to property, caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the persons involved.

5. Shall indemnify and hold The Palos Verdes Assembly, its affiliates, its instructors, any agents, employees and volunteers from and against all allegations, claims, actions, suits, demands, damages, liabilities, obligations, losses, settlements, judgments, costs and expenses (including without limitation attorneys’ fees and costs) which arise out of, relate to or result from any act or omission of The Palos Verdes Assembly, its affiliates, its instructors, any agents, employees and volunteers.

The participant and the undersigned parent(s) or guardian(s) willingly and knowingly wish to participate in Assembly in spite of the risks.

I HAVE READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY.  I UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT AND AM SIGNING IT VOLUNTARILY.

One parent MUST sign this form and any parent planning to be present at an Assembly event must also sign this form. 

I grant to The Palos Verdes Assembly and its representatives the right to take photographs of me and my property in connection with my participation in its events and activities. I further authorize The Palos Verdes Assembly to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically. I agree that The Palos Verdes Assembly may use such photographs of me with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and web content. The undersigned hereby waive any right that they may have to inspect or approve the finished product or products or the copy or printed matter that may be used in connection therewith or the use to which it may be applied.

I have read and understand the above:

SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE ACCEPTANCE AS A MEMBER, NOR DOES LEGACY STATUS. IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT ANY STUDENT’S APPLICATION FORM WAS INCORRECT, THE ASSEMBLY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE STUDENT’S INVITATION.

 

Applicants accepted for admission will be notified via email and mailed invitation.  Annual membership fee of $650 will be collected upon notification of admission. Denied applications will also be also notified by email.

The Palos Verdes Assembly Parent Interest Finder

The Palos Verdes Assembly is a non-profit, volunteer organization supported by the efforts of both members and parents.

We welcome parent participation as either a chaperone at our monthly dances, or you may apply to be a Patroness.  For more information about Patroness responsibilities, please visit our website and see the "Patronesses" tab. http://pvassembly.org/c_patronesses.aspx  You do not need to apply to be a Patroness to be a chaperone at a dance.  There will be an opportunity at the September Orientation meeting to sign up to be a dance chaperone.

PLEASE NOTE THAT VOLUNTEERING TO BE A PATRONESS WILL NOT IMPACT YOUR CHILD'S APPLICATION IN ANY MANNER.  We welcome your application, but it does not give your child an "advantage" in being selected for membership.

A group of about forty adults, collectively called Patronesses, administer, organize and host the activities of The Palos Verdes Assembly. Generally, Patronesses serve through the duration of their child's membership (usually 4 years). General Patroness meetings are held 5 times a year, typically on Monday evenings, and many postions require an additional time commitment outside of the Patroness meetings. Patronesses serve in two capacities: (1) in a General Operations position, and (2) in a Presentation Ball position. Patronesses are required to work a shift for the Presentation Ball which is typically held the first Saturday in May.

 

Thank you!

 

If you have any questions, please email: pvassembly@gmail.com