Proceeds from the Restoration Concerts are dedicated to the ongoing enhancement of the historic Community Room where the concerts are staged. Improvements to date have included new carpeting and chairs. A recent special project enabled the purchase, thanks to support from individuals, grants, local organizations and businesses, of a 9' Steinway concert grand piano.

All of the administrative, fundraising, artist relations, community outreach and other tasks involved in presenting the concert series are carried out on a voluntary basis. Committee membership has changed somewhat over the years but several of the original members are still actively involved, including co-chairs Kathy Folsom,and Kay Rosser.

Connie and John Flanders: Connie has been a South Pasadena resident since 1974. She joined the Restoration Concerts Committee in 1998 and truly enjoys her participation. John, who has been involved in the motorcycle industry most of his life, enjoys producing the printed materials for the concerts and is a big fan of the Series.

Kathy Folsom, committee co-chair, is responsible for finding and working with the musicians who play in the Restoration Concerts. A South Pasadena native, Kathy says music has always been a big part of her life and she and her husband Ron enjoy sharing their love of music with our community.

Ronald Folsom began his first serious study of the violin with William Kurasch of
Los Angeles and concluded his formal studies with the famed Jascha Heifétz in his Master Class at USC. He has been a soloist, chamber music player, and a member in many orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic where he played under Zubin Mehta, Eugene Ormandy, Andre Previn, to name a few. His activities also include being very active in the recording studios of Hollywood with television, records and hundreds of motion picture sound tracks. Before retiring his last motion picture was the Help. Ron has played for the Restoration concert series as well as helped with the hiring of our wonderful musicians. Many of you may now know him as the "guy" that opens the door for the musicians.

Maureen Kwasizur lives in Pasadena and is active in several projects. She has been a docent at the Pasadena History Museum for over 20 years, and currently serves on the board of the Pasadena Opera Guild. She has also taught a Salsa class for seniors at the Pasadena Senior Center for several years, and is thrilled to be a part of the Restoration Concerts’ Series at the South Pasadena Public Library.

Kay Rosser, committee co-chair, is responsible for the group's administrative and fundraising activities. An inveterate volunteer for more than 30 years, Kay has contributed her talents to the American Red Cross and Plaza de la Raza in East Los Angeles, as well as to our local schools and library. She was recently honored by the Bank of America for her volunteerism. Kay is an avid skier and golfer and studies Tai Chi, but says the Arts have a special place in her heart.
 
Neil Rossermoved his international business to South Pasadena in 1969 from the wholesale district in Los Angeles. He has traveled extensively to the Orient and to India establishing business relationships for the import of seafood to the USA. He is now retired and pursues his interests in skiing & golf. For the past several years he has considered himself the "head maintenance guy" for the Restoration Concerts.