Professional Societies & Associations

"IPSA was founded in 1973 by a group of pioneering surrogate partners and therapists who were discovering and creating Surrogate Partner Therapy. They created a Code of Ethics to help define and clarify the responsibilities surrogates and of collaborating therapists. They created an excellent training program for surrogate partners and sex therapists, ran professional conference, and shared the method with other therapists." - https://www.surrogatetherapy.org/about-ipsa

See Schedule O"Creating great communities for all." The American Planning Association (APA) provides leadership in the development of vital communities by advocating excellence in community planning, promoting education and citizen empowerment and providing the tools and support necessary to meet the challenges of growth and change.

TO STRENGTHEN AND INSPIRE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES TO CHAMPION SOLUTIONS TO POVERTY AND TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY.

AUSTIN ASPIRES WILL BRING TOGETHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND FAMILIES TO CHALLENGE ALL LEARNERS TO SEEK EXCELLENCE AND EQUIP THEM TO ACHIEVE RESULTS THROUGH SHARED COMMUNITY VISION, EVIDENCE-BASED DECISION MAKING, COLLABORATIVE ACTION, AND INVESTMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY

THE HOUSTON CHAPTER ACI IS THE HOUSTON CHAPTER OF AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE (ACI). THE PURPOSE OF HOUSTON CHAPTER ACI AND ACI IS TO ADVANCE CONCRETE KNOWLEDGE BY CONDUCTING SEMINARS, MANAGE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS, AND PUBLISH TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS. THE ADVANCEMENT OF CONCRETE KNOWLEDGE IS ACCOMPLISHED BY DEVELOPING, SHARING AND DISSEMINATING THE KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION NEEDED TO UTILIZE CONCRETE TO ITS FULLEST POTENTIAL.

THE ORGANIZATION IS A PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION OF PUBLIC FINANCE PROFESSIONALS TO PROMOTE THE EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF GOVERNMENTAL RESOURCES THROUGH TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND SHARING FISCAL PRACTICES. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 800 MEMBERS. TWO ANNUAL CONFERENCES ARE HELD EACH YEAR, SPRING AND FALL. THREE CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES ARE OFFERED EACH YEAR AS WELL.

The Educational Foundation provides high quality continuing professional education, including a three day tax symposium.

NAEIR'S MISSION IS TO OBTAIN, CATALOG AND STORE DONATED INVENTORY AND REDISTRIBUTE SUCH PROPERTY TO ITS MEMBERS. MEMBERSHIP IN NAEIR IS OPEN TO EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFIED UNDER IRC SECTION 170(E)(3) AS RECIPIENTS UNDER THAT SECTION.

TO BUILD A BETTER ALABAMA THROUGH STRONGER CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

TO PROMOTE OPTIMAL NUTRITION, HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN THE STATE OF UTAH.

TO PROMOTE SERVICE INNOVATION FOR OUR INTERCONNECTED WORLD

IASSAR WILL ENCOMPASS EVERY ASPECT OF SAFETY AND RELIABILITY OF STRUCTURES AND CIVIL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS, WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, ANALYTICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL METHODS OF RISK ANALYSIS, PROBABILITY BASED DESIGN AND REGULATIONS, SMART SYSTEMS AND MATERIALS, LIFE CYCLE COST ANALYSIS, DAMAGE ASSESSMENT, SOCIAL ASPECTS, URBAN PLANNING, AND COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS. EMERGING CONCEPTS AS WELL AS STATE OF THE ART AND NOVEL APPLICATIONS OF RELIABILITY PRINCIPLES IN ALL TYPES OF STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS AND MECHANICAL COMPONENTS WILL BE INCLUDED. ALSO, SYSTEMS FOR CIVIL MARINE MECHANICAL, AND AEROSPACE APPLICTIONS.

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ASQ IS A GLOBAL COMMUNITY COLLABORATING TO ADVANCE EXCELLENCE THROUGH QUALITY.

RVC SEATTLE PROMOTES SOCIAL JUSTICE BY CULTIVATING LEADERS OF COLOR, STRENGTHENING ORGANIZATIONS LED BY COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, AND FOSTERING COLLABORATION BETWEEN DIVERSE COMMUNITIES.

To advance the technical development, production, processing, and application of iron and steel.

Learning Undefeated is driving race and gender equity in science, technology, engineering, and math STEM for underserved communities through the delivery of innovative, effective, and experiential education and workforce development programs for K-16 students. Our flagship mobile laboratory program travels from school to school bringing hands-on science investigations to students right in the parking lot.

THE FOUNDATION WAS ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS RELATING TO ISSUES AFFECTING SENIOR EXECUTIVE WOMEN IN THE U.S. HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY.

THE ECC IS AN ASSOCIATION OF LEADERS IN THE ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT WORLD WHO ARE INTERESTED IN FOSTERING A POWERFUL PLATFORM FOR CAREER GROWTH THROUGH THE FREE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS, THE DISCOVERY OF NEW PERSPECTIVES, AND THE EXPLORATION OF TODAYS BIGGEST CHALLENGES.

ACCION OPPORTUNITY FUND. INC. (AOF) WAS INCORPORATED ON DECEMBER 7, 2011. THE MISSION OF AOF IS TO ASSIST IN BUILDING WORLD CLASS MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INDIVIDUALS' SELF SUFFICIENCY THROUGH (SEE SCH. O) INCREASING ACCESS TO CREDIT AND OTHERWISE PROMOTING FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND FINANCIAL HEALTH THROUGH TRAINING AND MENTORING FOR MEMBERS OF LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME COMMUNITIES.

DEVELOPING PUBLICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER ISSUES CITIZENS FACE BY HOSTING A DOE FACILITY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

TO SERVE AS A CATALYST IN STATE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE MEMBERS ON METHODS TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE AND EFFECTIVENESS WITHIN STATE GOVERNMENT, AND TO ESTABLISH TIES WITH OTHER NATIONAL OR REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO STRENGTHEN CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN THE PROCESS OF PUBLIC DECISION MAKING.

OHIO MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL AIDS MUNICIPALITIES BY PROVIDING INFORMATION TO PUBLIC INVESTORS ON AVAILABLE MUNICIPAL DEBT.

TO BE THE MAIN ADVOCATE FOR SPORTS OFFICIALS PROMOTING FAIR PAY, QUALITY WORKING CONDITIONS AND RECOGNITION OF THE VALUE OF OUR SERVICES WHILE PROVIDING HIGHLY QUALIFIED AND TRAINED OFFICIALS WHO ARE DEDICATED TO INTERSCHOLASTIC COMPETITION, PARTICIPANTS, COACHES AND TO THE GAME ITSELF FOR TEXAS JUNIOR, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC CONTESTS.

TO BUILD GENERATIONAL CAPACITY BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, RESOURCES, ADVOCACY, AND PEER SUPPORT THAT STRENGTHEN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS' ABILITY TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES AND EQUITABLE ECONOMIES, WITH SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

SKAMANIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND RETENTION IN SKAMANIA COUNTY.

TO ENHANCE THE NURSE PRACTITIONERS PROFESSION IN MICHIGAN

IPREX provides for the exchange of ideas, information and training among its members and promotes the public relations industry on a world-wide basis.

THE PURPOSE OF THE GRACRE MEETINGS IS FOR NETWORKING AND 10-30 MINUTE PRESENTATIONS ON CURRENT ISSUES OF TOPICS RELATED TO COMMERICAL REAL ESTATE. GRACRE HOLDS MEETINGS MONTHLY WITH AN ATTENDANCE OF 100-250.

OUR MISSION IS TO CONNECT CHATTANOOGA'S TECHNOLOGY SECTOR TO DRIVE REGIONAL ECONOMIC GROWTH.

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THE NORTH BALDWIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS A BUSINESS FOCUSED, MEMBER SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS WITH THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS AND EMPLOYEES.

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY MISSION IS A BARGAINING UNIT PROVIDING EMPLOYEE (MEMBER) REPRESENTATION AND SERVICES. AND TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE POLICE AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF CREW SILICON VALLEY IS TO PROMOTE THE SUCCESS OF WOMEN IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE THROUGH EDUCATION, NETWORKING, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, KNOWLEDGE AND

ACCREDITATION OF PROGRAMS IN CLINCIAL PASTORAL TRAINING AND PASTORAL PSYCHOTHERAPY, QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF SUPERVISORS, AND CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION.

PROVIDES THE STRUCTURE FOR COMMUNICATION, INFORMATION ANDACTION AMONGST THE INTERNATIONAL TYPE COMMUNITY

INTERNATIONAL GERIATRIC FRACTURE SOCIETY, INC. SPONSORS EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY MEMBERS, INCLUDING MEDICAL SUPPLIER EXHIBITS, NEWSLETTER AND WEB SITE PROVIDING MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS.

TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND TO PROMOTE STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE FOR HIGH-QUALITY CANCER CARE AS WELL AS TO STUDY, RESEARCH AND EXCHANGE INFORMATION, EXPERIENCES, AND IDEAS LEADING TO IMPROVEMENT IN ONCOLOGY.

ORGANIZATION PROVIDING CONFERENCES AND TRAINING TO COUNTY ENGINEERS.

An industry trade organization advocating to ensure United States remains a leader in space exploration, science, technology, and international cooperation.

THE FEDERAL MAGISTRATE JUDGES ASSOCIATION IS A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION CONSISTING OF UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGES WHOSE MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE VITAL ROLE OF ALL MAGISTRATE JUDGES AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR UNITED STATES JUDICIAL SYSTEM: TO PROMOTE APPROPRIATE UTILIZATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROLE MAGISTRATE JUDGES PLAY IN THE FEDERAL JUDICIARY BY ADVISING AND ADVANCING POLICIES THAT AFFECT ITS MEMBERS AND THE UNITED STATES COURTS AS A WHOLE; BY ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING IN THE REVIEW AND MODIFICATION OF LEGISLATION, AS WELL AS SUBSTANTIVE AND PROCEDURAL RULES THAT EFFECT THE UNITED STATES COURTS AND BY PROMOTING THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE FEDERAL JUDICIARY.

TO SUPPORT THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF EXISTING TECHNOLOGIES AND TO CREATE VIABLE NEW HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS AND BUSINESSES IN MARYLAND AND THE SURROUNDING REGION.

DEFINE AND PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF UTILITY AND EXCAVATION CONTRACTORS ENGAGED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER, SEWER, AND UNDERGROUND UTILITY SYSTEMS. IN ADDITION, THE ASSOCIATION STRIVES TO PROMOTE BETTER RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN UTILITY AND EXCAVATION CONTRACTORS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND GENERAL CONTRACTORS, & TO FOSTER, ENCOURAGE, AND MAINTAIN SAFETY STANDARDS IN THE CONDUCT OF SUCH WORK.

PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIALOGUE, EDUCATION, ADVANCEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF ALL ASPECTS OF THE PROFESSION OF BUSINESS BROKERAGE THROUGH EDUCATION AND CONFERENCES.

PROMOTE PUBLIC RELATIONS

THE ASSOCIATION FOR MATERIALS PROTECTION AND PERFORMANCE, INC. WILL IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BY ADVOCATING CORROSION AWARENESS AND ACTION, AND PROVIDE UNPARALLELED QUALIFICATION PROGRAMS THAT DRIVE CORROSION INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

EFFIE WORLDWIDE CHAMPIONS AND IMPROVES THE PRACTICE AND THE PRACTITIONERS OF MARKETING EFFECTIVENESS.