Professional Societies & Associations

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.

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

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.

TO BUILD A BETTER ALABAMA THROUGH STRONGER CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

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

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 EMPOWERS THE PEOPLE, COMMUNITIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS OF THE WORLD TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE THROUGH QUALITY.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

PROMOTE PUBLIC RELATIONS