Professional Societies & Associations

THE ASSOCIATION IS THE NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY FOR THE SPORT OF ARCHERY IN THE UNITED STATES.

RIVER HERITAGE CONSERVANCY IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO CREATING, IMPROVING, AND SUSTAINING EXCEPTIONAL PARKS AND LANDSCAPES WITH NATURAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES UNIQUE TO THE FALLS OF THE OHIO AREA, AND TO ADVANCING OUR REGION'S QUALITY OF LIFE AND ENVIRONMENT THROUGH PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS. THE CONSERVANCY'S ORIGIN PARK PROJECT IS RECLAIMING A FORGOTTEN INDUSTRIAL LANDSCAPE ALONG THE OHIO RIVER FROM JEFFERSONVILLE THROUGH CLARKSVILLE TO NEW ALBANY, INDIANA. WITH ABUNDANT HISTORIC AND NATURAL RESOURCES, ORIGIN PARK WILL PROVIDE AN UNPARALLELED NATURE EXPERIENCE AND OPPORTUNITIES TO DISCOVER AND HONOR THE RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE SITE. THE CONSERVANCY IS COMMITTED TO ESTABLISHING A SELF-SUSTAINING PARK THAT WILL BE SAFE, CLEAN, AND ATTRACTIVE WHILE OFFERING RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE LOUISVILLE AND SOUTHERN INDIANA REGION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRACK AND CROSS COUNTRY EVENTS ACROSS THE STATE THROUGH MEMBERSHIP OF COACHES OF LOCAL SCHOOLS, COLLEGES & CLUBS.

The University of Louisville Athletic Association is organized to develop intercollegiate athletic teams composed of students of the University of Louisville and to schedule and manage intercollegiate athletic contests, all in the harmony with and in subjection to the general education policy of the University of Louisville.

TO PROVIDE FOR AND PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH HOCKEY IN THE GREATER AMES COMMUNITY.

SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL CLUB OPERATING A FRATERNITY HOUSE AND ORGANIZING ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS, ALUMNI AND THE COMMUNITY.

PROVIDE LIVING AND STUDY QUARTERS FOR DELTA CHI (DX) MEMBERS ATTENDING MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY.

TO PROMOTE THE AMERICAN SADDLEBRED AS A PLEASURE HORSE

To reigster and train amateur ice hockey officials

THE PRIMARY MISSION FOR THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE A SERIES OF MEETINGS, CLINICS AND RULES INTERPRETATION SESSIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING COACHING TECHNIQUES AND TO PROVIDE A CENTRAL FOCUS FOR FURTHERING SOCCER.

WITH THE GOAL OF ENSURING ATHLETES WITHIN THE U.S. OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC MOVEMENT OF ARE SAFE, SUPPORTED, AND STRENGTHENED. THE CENTER: DELIVERS COMPREHENSIVE ABUSE PREVENTION EDUCATION WITHIN AND OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC MOVEMENT. INVESTIGATES AND RESOLVES ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE AND MISCONDUCT AND LEVIES SANCTIONS, INCLUDING TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT BANS FROM SPORT. ESTABLISHES SAFETY POLICIES, INCLUDING THE SAFESPORT CODE AND THE MINOR ATHLETE ABUSE PREVENTION POLICIES (MAAPP).

RESPONSIBLE FOR ADMISSION OF NEW MEMBERS TO THE LEAGUE, DEFINING RIGHT OF THE LEAGUE AND THE MEMBERS TO TERRITORIES IN THE LEAGUE AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND INSTRUCTION TO MEMBER ICE HOCKEY OFFICIALS IN THE CENTRAL FLORIDA REGION.

TO PROMOTE, DEVELOP, MENTOR, TRAIN AND SUPPORT REFEREES FOR THE GAME OF SOCCER AT ALL SKILL LEVELS IN FLORIDA UNDER THE GUIDELINES OF THE UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION.

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Educate and assist volleyball referees

ESTABLISH SOUND ACADEMIC PRACTICES AND HIGH STANDARDS FOR STUDENT ATHLETES AND PROMOTE AND REGULATE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS AMONG NOT-FOR-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR DRAG RACERS, CREW MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR DEATH OR INJURIES SUFFERED WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE SPORT.

AMERICA'S FOUNDATION FOR CHESS (AF4C) USES CHESS AS A LEARNING TOOL TO TEACH CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, ADVANCE MATH AND READING SKILLS, IMPROVE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS, AND BUILD SELF-ESTEEM IN 2ND AND 3RD GRADE STUDENTS.

DEVELOP AND PROMOTE FAIR PLAY AND CITIZENSHIP IN THE SPORT OF HOCKEY VIA FREE COMMUNITY YOUTH HOCKEY CLINICS, ITS CODE OF CONDUCT, AND AN ANNUAL CONVENTION WHERE MEMBERS CAN PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, EXCHANGE IDEAS, AND PRESENT AWARDS TO THOSE WHO HAVE MADE HUMANITARIAN OR OTHER TYPES OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SPORT OF HOCKEY.

TO TRAIN AND PROVIDE HOCKEY OFFICIALS

TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE HISTORIC RIDING TRAILS THROUGHOUT THE GREATER BEDFORD NY AREA WHILE FURTHERING ITS EQUSTRIAN AND PASTORAL TRADITIONS FOR THE BENEFIT AND ENJOYMENT OF OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY.

THE MISSION OF THIS ASSOCIATION SHALL BE TO PROMOTE THE INTEREST OF AMATEUR FOOTBALL OFFICIALS; TO AID OFFICIALS IN ACQUIRING A THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE OF PLAYING RULES; TO PROMOTE UNIFORMITY IN MECHANICS OF OFFICIATING; TO PROPAGATE COMPETENT YOUNG OFFICIALS TO REPLACE RETIRING OFFICIALS; TO SOLICIT AND ASSIGN GAMES FOR THE MEMBERS OF THIS ASSOCIATION; TO ENCOURAGE OBSERVANCE OF THE SPIRIT AND LETTER OF PLAYING RULES AND ETHICAL CODES ON ALL OCCASIONS; AND TO PROMOTE SPORTSMANSHIP.

TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER A SPIRIT OF INTEREST AND UNDERSTANDING OF ATHLETICS AMONG THE YOUTH OF OUR COMMUNITY. TO TEACH AND MAINTAIN THE PRINCIPLES OF GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AND FAIR PLAY. TO TAKE AN ACTIVE INTEREST IN THE PHYSICAL AND MORAL DEVELOPMENT OF OUR YOUTH. TO INSTILL RESPECT FOR COACHES, OFFICIALS AND THE SPIRIT OF COMPETITION.

To promote charter fishing and conservation of fisheries.

THE CORPORATION MANAGES AN FRATERNITY HOUSE FOR MEMBERS OF KAPPA ALPHA ORDER AT SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY. THE CORPORATION SERVES MEALS THROUGH 3RD PARTY CONTRACTORS TO THE MEMBERS AND MAINTAINS THE BUILDING. THE HOUSE IS UNOCCUPIED, SO SERVICES ARE NOT CURRENTLY NEEDED.

YOUTH SPORTS PARTICIPATION IN ALL ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES

TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER ATHLETIC COMPETITION AMONG COLLEGIATE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN

PROMOTE AMATEUR HOCKEY AND AMATEUR HOCKEY OFFICIALS.

NCBA is a trade association dedicated to service law firms engaged in the practice of creditors rights law.

THE MISSION OF THE NCHSAA IS: TO PROVIDE GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP FOR INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC PROGRAMS IN NORTH CAROLINA THAT SUPPORT AND ENRICH THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF STUDENTS; THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE'S INTERSCHOLASTIC EDUCATION-BASED ATHLETICS PROGRAMS FOR ITS MEMBER HIGH SCHOOLS IN NC THROUGH A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE NCHSAA AND NC STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION; THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF GAME OFFICIALS OF SCHOOL ATHLETIC EVENTS; THE ADMINISTRATION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, COACHES, AND ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATORS.

USA SOFTBALL, INC. (USAS) IS THE NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY OF SOFTBALL IN THE UNITED STATES. WE DEVELOP, ADMINISTER AND PROMOTE THE SPORT OF SOFTBALL TO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION AND THE BEST POSSIBLE EXPERIENCE FOR THOSE INVOLVED. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O).

TRADE ASSOCIATION

Improve and preserve the educational aspects of interscholastic athletics and its administration.

THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION SHALL BE TO ENHANCE THE PROMOTION, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL SOUNDNESS AND PUBLIC AWARENESS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE SKIING AND THE IMAGE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE AS A DIVERSIFIED WINTER VACATION DESTINATION, AS WELL AS EFFECT IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AREAS OF INSURANCE, ENERGY CONSUMPTION, TRAMWAY STANDARDS AND OTHER CONCERNS THAT ARE OF MUTUAL INTEREST TO THE MEMBER SKI AREAS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO RECOGNIZE AND AWARD OUTSTANDING FEMALE ATHLETES FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES

TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ASSOCIATION BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE THE PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING.

TO TRAIN AND PROVIDE OFFICIALS FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL AND AMATEUR SPORTING EVENTS

RECRUIT EDUCATE AND DEVELOP SOCCER REFEREES WITHIN NORTH CAROLINA

To foster high standards of sportsmanship, ethics and integrity among Ohio's athletes and improve the educational aspects of interscholastic athletics by providing professional growth opportunities to administrators and coaches.

THE MIDWEST CONFERENCE IS AN INTERSTATE LEAGUE AMONG SIMILARLY MINDED INSTITUTIONS - THOSE WHICH GIVE PRIMARY ATTENTION TO THE EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF ATHLETICS. MEMBER INSTITUTIONS BELIEVE THAT PARTICIPATION IN SPORT ENHANCES THE UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCE, PROVIDING VALUABLE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE OVERALL ACADEMIC PROGRAM - MOST SIGNIFICANTLY THE OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENT-ATHLETE GROWTH AND THE REALIZATION OF PERSONAL POTENTIAL. FURTHERMORE, THE CONFERENCE BELIEVES THAT THE QUALITY AND CONDUCT OF COACHES AND ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF ARE SIGNIFICANT IN THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORT AS A CO-EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVOR. AS PART OF ITS EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY, MEMBERS AND AFFILIATES OF THE MIDWEST CONFERENCE MAINTAIN THAT ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENT ARE NOT MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE, PURPOSEFULLY SUPPORTING STUDENT-ATHLETES IN THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE IN ALL THAT THEY DO. THE MIDWEST CONFERENCE ACCOMPLISHES THIS GOAL, COLLECTIVELY AND INDIVIDUALLY, BY: VALUTING AND ADVANC

THR PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION SHALL BE TO SEEK BETTER COOPERATION BETWEEN THE SHERIFF AND THEIR DEPUTIES, STATE'S ATTORNEYS, CHIEFS OF POLICE AND THEIR OFFICERS, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND HIS AGENTS, THE DIVISION OF HIGHWAY PATROL AND ALL OTHER OFFICERS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, AND TO ACT IN THE INTEREST OF AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THESE PEACE OFFICERS AND THEIR TAXPAYERS FOR THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA. TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND INTERCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.

TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, TRAINING, FELLOWSHIP AND REGISTRATION OF SOCCER OFFICIALS AFILIATED WITH THE UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION IN NEW JERSEY

TO HAVE A UNIFORM SOURCE OF UMPIRES TO BE AVAILABLE SO THAT THE LOCAL SCHOOLS AND LEAGUES CAN HAVE ACCESS TO QUALITY UMPIRES SO THAT THEY CAN CONTINUE TO SCHEDULE GAMES.

DEVELOP AND PROMOTE LACROSSE IN THE EASTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL, SAMMAMISH, WA ATTENDANCE AREA. WE EMPHAZISE THE DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-ESTEEM, GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, RESPECT FOR ONESELF AND OTHERS. PLAYERS ARE TAUGHT TO "HONOR THE GAME" THROUGH THE VALUES OF SCHOLASTIC ACHEIVEMENT, SPORTSMANSHIP AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT. EASTLAKE LACROSSE OFFERS PROGRAMS FOR BOTH YOUTH AND HIGH SCHOOL AGED YOUTH.

THE PURPOSE OF THE INTERNATIONAL PICKLEBALL TEACHING PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION IS TO CERTIFY AND ELEVATE THE STANDARDS OF THE PICKLEBALL TEACHING PROFESSION.

PROVIDES TRAINING AND ADMINISTATIVE ACTIVITIES FOR SOCCER REFEREES IN ARIZONA.

TO PROMOTE AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT HISTORY AND CULTURE SURROUNDING JAPANESE SAKE.