Infobox organization name AmericanAssociation of StateHighway and TransportationOfficials image AASHTO ... Road transportation in the United States Category Transport associations de AmericanAssociation of StateHighway and TransportationOfficials es AmericanAssociation of StateHighway and TransportationOfficials fr AmericanAssociation of StateHighway and TransportationOfficials ja ... Turkish Ministry of Public Works and Settlement and the Nigeria n Association of Public Highway and TransportationOfficials have non voting associate memberships. Purpose The AmericanAssociation of StateHighwayOfficials AASHO was founded on December 12, 1914. Its name was changed to AmericanAssociation of StateHighway and TransportationOfficials on November 13, 1973. The name change reflects a broadened scope to cover all modes of transportation, although most of its activities are still ... organization purpose Coordination among state Department of Transportation Departments of Transportation ... Cooperative Highway Research Program NCHRP which is administered by the Transportation Research ... required to submit test results to State DOTs. For example, a contract for the construction of a highway ... States affiliations 50 state Departments of Transporation and in District of Columbia and Puerto Rico website http www.transportation.org AASHTO , the AmericanAssociation of StateHighway and TransportationOfficials , is a standards setting body which publishes specifications, test quality control protocols and guideline s which are used in highway design and construction throughout the United States . Despite its name, the association represents not only highways but air, rail, water, and public transportation as well. The voting membership of AASHTO consists of the Department of Transportation of each U.S. statestate in the United States , as well as that of Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia . The United States Department of Transportation , some U.S. cities, counties and toll ... more details
, Texas Austin References Reflist http nacto.org National Association of City TransportationOfficials ... web title New Bikeway Design Guide Could Bring Safer Cycling to More American Cities url http dc.streetsblog.org 2011 03 09 new bikeway design guide could bring safer cycling to more american cities ... Category Transportation in the United States ... more details
Image APTA.svg thumb American Public TransportationAssociation The American Public TransportationAssociation is a non profit organization which serves as an advocate for the advancement of public transportation programs and initiatives in the United States . Since its founding in 1882, APTA has educated the public about the benefits of public transportation through organized bus , light rail , rapid transit and other programs. It lobbies the U.S. Congress and local government bodies in favor of public transportation improvements and new developments. APTA holds an annual convention and a triennial Trade fair exposition called APTA Expo the location of these events varies from year to year. The APTA Expo is the world s largest Trade fair trade show for the public transportation industry. APTA also oversees the annual International Bus Roadeo. APTA publishes a biweekly news magazine, called Passenger Transport . Effective January 1, 2000, the organization s name was changed from American Public Transit Association to American Public TransportationAssociation. ref name namechange cite web author Millar, William W. APTA president title About APTA excerpt from APTA Testimony on .... publisher APTA date March 7, 2000 url http www.apta.com government affairs aptatest 2000hhs.cfm accessdate 2009 08 20 Dead link date September 2010 bot H3llBot ref As of January 1, 2010, APTA has nearly 1,400 member organizations. ref name namechange As of October 2010 , the Elected Chair of APTA is Michael Scanlon, ref cite web title APTA Announces New Executive Committee at Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX Michael Scanlon Elected APTA Chair date October 4, 2010 publisher APTA url http www.apta.com mediacenter pressreleases 2010 Pages 101004 ExecutiveCommittee.aspx accessdate December 5, 2010 ... coupling References Reflist External links http www.apta.com Official site Category Public transportation ... in the United States Category 1882 establishments in the United States transportation stub ... more details
Orphan date February 2009 The National Association of State Procurement Officials NASPO is an American non profit association formed by the top procurement officials for the fifty states and Washington, D.C. The National Association of State Procurement Officials is a non profit association dedicated to strengthening the procurement community through education, research, and communication. It is made up of the directors of the central purchasing offices in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the territories of the United States. NASPO, in collaboration with the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing NIGP , formed the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council UPPCC to encourage and award the Certified Public Purchasing Officer CPPO designation and the Certified Professional Public Buyer CPPB designation to those in the public purchasing arena. ref cite news first last authorlink coauthors title Shop an express lane contract. Cooperative purchasing boosts homeland security url http www.washingtontechnology.com print 20 12 26446 1.html work Washington Technology publisher date June 20, 2005 accessdate 2008 08 04 ref and honors important public sector procurement initiatives ref cite news first last authorlink coauthors title NASPO honors procurement practices. National Association of State Procurement Officials url http www.accessmylibrary.com coms2 summary 0286 11913822 ITM work Government Procurement publisher date 01 OCT 2005 accessdate 2008 08 04 ref The National Association of State Procurement Officials is a non profit association dedicated to strengthening the procurement community through education, research, and communication. It is made ... and the territories of the United States. The National Association of State Procurement Officials ... profit association dedicated to strengthening the procurement community through education, research ... through which the member purchasing officials provide leadership in professional public procurement ... more details
The Association of American Feed Control Officials AAFCO is a non profit organization which sets standards for the quality and safety of animal feed fodder and pet food in the United States . AAFCO is a voluntary organization consisting largely of stateofficials who have responsibility for enforcing their state s laws and regulations concerning the safety of animal feeds. AAFCO also establishes standard ingredient definitions and nutritional requirements for animal feed pet food. Most states have adopted the AAFCO models or use them in the regulation of animal feed pet food ref http www.petfoodinstitute.org Index.cfm?Page Regulation ref . AAFCO meets twice yearly, typically in January and August, so that committees and the board of directors can conduct the organization s business of assessing the need for changes to the Model Bill, model regulations, ingredient definitions, etc. ref http www.aafco.org Meetings UpcomingAAFCOMeetings tabid 70 Default.aspx ref . Once per year the latest version of all AAFCO approved documents are printed in the organization s Official Publication ref http www.aafco.org Publications tabid 75 Default.aspx ref . Its voting members are representatives from each state in the United States, and from Puerto Rico , Costa Rica , Canada , the Food and Drug Administration United States U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture . Additionally, there are non voting advisors on each AAFCO committee who are mainly from industry, such as the National Grain and Feed Association, Pet Food Institute, and American Feed Industry Association. AAFCO meets twice per year, in January and August, to conduct its business ref http www.aafco.org Directory MembershipDirectory tabid 62 Default.aspx ref .. Unlike the FDA, AAFCO has no regulatory authority. However, AAFCO members have enforcement authority in their respective state or federal agency. The AAFCO model regulations on feed ingredients have been adopted by many states other ... more details
Infobox Government agency agency name Arkansas StateHighway and Transportation Department AHTD logo Seal of the Arkansas StateHighway and Transportation Department.svg logo width 200px logo caption seal seal width seal caption formed 1977 preceding1 StateHighway Department dissolved superseding jurisdiction ... footnotes The Arkansas StateHighway and Transportation Department AHTD is a government department ... Arkansas StateHighway and Transportation Department accessdate August 23, 2010 ref It manages the statehighway system and is actively involved with public transportation systems within the state such as with aid ... Arkansas StateHighway and Transportation Department accessdate August 23, 2010 ref Its headquarters ... contactus.aspx title Contact Us publisher Arkansas StateHighway and Transportation Department ... StateHighway and Transportation Department accessdate August 23, 2010 ref supervised by district ... Arkansas StateHighway and Transportation Department accessdate August 23, 2010 ref Current projects ... Official website U.S. State Departments of Transportation DEFAULTSORT Arkansas StateHighway And Transportation Department Category Transportation in Arkansas Category State departments of transportation ... of Roads are the only Department of Transportation List of U.S. state Departments of Transportationstatetransportation agencies in the United States whose name still refers to highways or roads most others are now known as the name of state Department of Transportation after the U.S. Department of Transportation . The Highway in AHTD s name is largely required by the Arkansas Constitution which created the Arkansas Highway Commission as its governing body the Constitution still calls it the StateHighway Department , but the legislature added and Transportation to its name in 1977. Many ... Transportation Plan 2006 Needs Study and Highway Improvement Plan See also portal Arkansas U.S. Roads U.S. Department of Transportation List of Arkansas state highways State highways in Arkansas Arkansas ... more details
the AmericanAssociation of StateHighway and TransportationOfficials , TTI, labor organizations ...Infobox cooperative name American Road & Transportation Builders Association logo Image Artba transparent logo.jpg thumb right 400px type Trade Association foundation 1902 founder Horatio Earle location ... 2.5 million American jobs. ARTBA membership divisions include contractors, planning & design, transportationofficials, traffic safety, materials & services, public private partnerships, research ... construction industry. With the next highway transit investment bill in Congress, ARTBA is proposing a new vision and mission for the future of the nation s federal surface transportation programs. The association ..., U.S. transportation projects and plans to move forward. In 2009, the association expanded .... More than 78.6 million American jobs in just tourism, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing ..., state gasoline taxes, an annual highway construction market forecast and much more. ref http ... Builder magazine, Washington Newsline, webinars, Membership Directory, and annual TransportationOfficials ... with the Texas Transportation Institute TTI , and with financial support from Federal Highway ... http www.tmaw.com Transportation Makes American Work Campaign http www.artbastore.org ARTBA Online ... ARTBA National Convention References Reflist DEFAULTSORT American Road And Transportation ... small 2010 Chairman small br William Cox small 2010 Senior Vice Chairman small industry Transportation homepage http www.artba.org Established in 1902, the Washington, D.C. based American Road & Transportation Builders Association ARTBA advocates strong investment in transportation infrastructure to meet public demand for a safe and efficient business transportation network. The association has more than 5,000 members from the public and private sectors. The U.S. transportation construction industry ... the road, rail, air, port and waterway facilities of the United States. Since 1902, the association ... more details
Infobox Non profit Non profit name Association of AmericanState Geologists Non profit logo Non profit type Professional Organization founded date 1908 location this parameter modifies Headquarters origins key people Jim Cobb, President area served United States focus method Conferences, Research, Training revenue endowment num volunteers num employees num members Non profit slogan homepage http www.stategeologists.org www.stategeologists.org tax exempt footnotes The Association of AmericanState Geologists AASG is an organization of the chief executives of the state geological surveys in 50 states and Puerto Rico. The responsibilities of the various state surveys differ from state to state, depending upon the enabling legislation and the traditions under which the survey evolved. Almost all function as a basic information source for their state governments executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Some have regulatory responsibilities for water, oil and gas, land reclamation, etc. The first state geological survey was established in 1823 in North Carolina. By 1840, there were at least 15 state surveys, most of which were charged with the discovery of mineral, energy, land, and water resources in their state or territory. The State Geologists began formal meetings with the U.S. Geological Survey 1879, the year that organization was established. Since 1908, the Association has met regularly to discuss issues of common interest and to initiate united actions when warranted. ref name aasg Association of AmericanState Geologists. http www.stategeologists.org AASG Retrieved 2011 01 12. ref The Pick and Gavel Award The Pick and Gavel Award was commissioned by the membership of the Association of AmericanState Geologists AASG to recognize individuals who have made significant ... D West Virginia General Richard L. Lawson, National Mining Association References reflist Category American ... Kind D Wisconsin 2005 Marcus Milling, Executive Director, American Geological Institute 2004 Senator ... more details
The AmericanAssociation of State Climatologists AASC is a professional scientific organisation for climatologist s in the United States . The organisation was founded in 1976. The core membership in the AASC consists of the 47 State Climatologists and the official climatologist of Puerto Rico . There is one State Climatologist for each state in the United States. The individual is appointed by the state and is recognised by the National Climatic Data Center of the NOAA , with whom the AASC collaborates. The other full members of the AASC are the directors of the six Regional Climate Centers. There are also associate members of the AASC, bringing the total membership to approximately 150. Members and associate members of the AASC perform various climatological services and research. In 2007 two members came under scrutiny for their skeptical views toward anthropogenic climate change ref http www.nature.com nature journal v445 n7130 full 445806b.html ref . However, at least three of the organization s full members John Christy , Alabama , Philip Mote, Washington U.S. state Washington and David Robinson, New Jersey served as contributing authors ref http www.ipcc.ch pdf assessment report ar4 wg1 ar4 wg1 annexes.pdf ref for the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report Fourth Assessment Report Annex of the International Panel on Climate Change IPCC . The AASC also publishes the Journal of Service Climatology . References reflist 2 External links http www.stateclimate.org Official site DEFAULTSORT AmericanAssociation Of State Climatologists Category Professional associations based in the United States prof assoc stub ... more details
Infobox Union Include all unused fields for future use. See template talk Infobox Union for usage. name IBOA country Republic of Ireland affiliation Irish Congress of Trade Unions ICTU members 21,613 ref http www.ictuni.org uploads 67b098da 831b 4ef7 ba01 f5111705d2bc 2010 2520Unions 2520Affiliated 2520to 2520Congress.doc Unions Affiliated to Congress 2010 , ICTU ref full name Irish Bank Officials Association native name image Image IBOA logo.png founded 1917 current head dissolved date dissolved state merged into office Dublin , Republic of Ireland people Larry Broderick, general secretary website http www.iboa.ie www.iboa.ie footnotes The Irish Bank Officials Association IBOA is a trade union representing staff in the finance sector in the Republic of Ireland , Northern Ireland , and those employed by Irish financial organisations in Great Britain and overseas. The head of the IBOA is the General Secretary, Larry Broderick. External links http www.iboa.ie Official site References references Further Reading cite book title Handling Change A History of the Irish Bank Officials Association publisher The Collins Press author Paul Rouse and Mark Duncan year 2012 location Cork isbn 978 1848891418 Category Trade unions in the Republic of Ireland Category All Ireland organisations Euro trade union stub ... more details
York County, Nebraska External links http www.naco.org National Association of Counties NACo http www.nacone.org Nebraska Association of County Officials NACO Category 1894 establishments ...Multiple issues COI June 2011 unreferenced June 2011 notability June 2011 The Nebraska Association of County Officials NACO is a non profit organization that serves to represent the interests of all elected and appointed county officials in the state of Nebraska . In its infancy, the association s members were primarily commissioners and supervisors. Over time it was expanded to include, serve and represent all offices within county government. NACO s office is located in Lincoln, Nebraska across the street from the Nebraska State Capitol . History The Nebraska Association of County Officials was organized in 1894 and formally incorporated in 1968. The base membership of NACO is each of Nebraska s 93 counties, which voluntarily contribute annual dues for the operation of the association. Each elected and appointed county official in each member county is entitled to the services of NACO by virtue of holding his or her respective office. Mission Statement To serve as an association for all Nebraska county officials. To stimulate and contribute to continuing improvement of county government throughout the State of Nebraska including specifically increased efficiency and economy and an even higher standard of public service through the medium of county government for the ultimate benefit, common good and general welfare of Nebraska county residents. Organization General affairs of NACO are managed by a 19 member Board of Directors, four of which members are elected by the association membership as a whole to serve as executive officers. Composition of the Board, in addition to the four executive officers, includes one representative each from the three counties with populations ... meetings may be called as necessary. Planning and administering of association activities are the responsibility ... more details
The Association of Cricket Officials ACO was set up in order to represent cricket officials around the world especially umpires and scorers. It operates under the auspices of the England and Wales Cricket Board ECB . It is known as the ECB ACO. Formation The ACO was formed on January 1, 2008 as a result of members of the former Association of Cricket Umpires and Scorers ACUS voting in favour of their organisation amagnalmating with the also now defunct ECB Official s Association ECB OA . When the Association was formed an Interim Board was set up to get the new organisation rolling. Roger Knight was appointed as Chairman of the Interim Board. Membership Membership Categories The Association has the following membership categories Full membership includes full insurance cover and is open to anyone whose main residence is the UK EEC. Prospective members must have an enhanced CRB clearance or local equivalent. Associate membership available to individuals who are no longer actively involved in umpiring scoring or who have no active ECB ACO qualifications. No insurance is provided and CRB clearance is not required. Junior membership open to all who are under the age of 21. Full insurance cover will be provided once the member has reached their 16th birthday. Must have enhanced CRB clearance. Overseas membership open to all whose main residency is outside the UK EEC. No insurance is provided and local equivalent to CRB is required. Subscription rates Subscription rates for 2011 have been set as follows Full member 30 direct debit, 32 cheque Associate member 10, 12 Junior member under 21 5, 7 Overseas non EEC 10 15 euros, 12 17 euros Examinations A structure of cricket umpiring and scoring examinations will be in place in the near future. There is expected to be five levels. Old umpiring qualifications issued by the ACUS will be recognised as follows by the ACO GL6 Level 1 GL5 Level 2 External links http www.ecb.co.uk ecb ecb association of cricket officials ECB ACO Category ... more details
Infobox professional association Prof association name AmericanAssociation for State and Local History AASLH Prof association logo Professional title founded date 1940 founder Christopher C. Crittenden location Memphis, TN origins key people Terry Davis area served United States endowment 1,141,403 revenue 1,967,741 services num volunteers num members 6,300 membership cost 30 250 subsib Prof association slogan homepage http www.aaslh.org dissolved footnotes The AmericanAssociation for State and Local History AASLH is a non profit association for state and local history, with a primary focus on museums and historical societies. It is headquartered in Nashville, TN, and has over 6,300 members. ref 2010 Annual Report http www2.guidestar.org ReportNonProfit.aspx?ein 39 0962197&name americanassociationstate local history ref In response to indications from small museums that the accreditation process of the AmericanAssociation of Museums was unattainable, AASLH launched the Standards and Excellence Program for History Organizations, or StEPS. As opposed to a certification program, StEPS is a self study program without a set timeline. AASLH hosts an annual conference, educational workshops around the country, and webinars. For the 2008 2009 fiscal year, AASLH had gross receipts just under 2 million, and 8 full time and 3 part time staff. Publications AASLH publishes a quarterly magazine called History News, as well as a monthly newsletter, Dispatch. Technical Leaflets are published quarterly and distributed with History News. History News absent the technical leaflets is now ... 1904 American Historical Association establishes Conference of State and Local Historical Societies 1940 Conference of State and Local Historical Societies seceded from the American Historical Association . The mission was the promotion of effort and activity in the fields of state, provincial ... ref 2011 Launched New Century Endowment Campaign See also AmericanAssociation of Museums Association ... more details
Politics of the Isle of Man The following StateOfficials are some of the most important in the Isle of Man . They take place in the annual Tynwald procession and have precedence or importance at other occasions. The following is a list of these officials and officers, not in order of precedence. Lord of Mann Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man representative of the Lord of Mann Manx language Yn Lhaihder The Reader Deemster First Deemster and Clerk of the Rolls Head of the Judiciary and Deputy Governor Deemster Second Deemster Deemster Deputy Deemster Attorney General Isle of Man Attorney General High Bailiff High Bailiff Deputy High Bailiff President of Tynwald Speaker of the House of Keys House of Keys Members of the House of Keys Clerk of Tynwald Chaplain of the House of Keys Legislative Council Members of Legislative Council Clerk of the Legislative Council Chief Minister of the Isle of Man Chief Minister Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Isle of Man Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minister of Education Isle of Man Minister of Education Minister of Health and Social Security Isle of Man Minister of Health and Social Security Minister of Home Affairs Isle of Man Minister of Home Affairs Minister of Local Government and the Environment Isle of Man Minister of Local Government and the Environment Minister of Tourism and Leisure Isle of Man Minister of Tourism and Leisure Minister of Trade and Industry Isle of Man Minister of Trade and Industry Minister of Transport Isle of Man Minister of Transport Minister of the Treasury Isle of Man Minister of the Treasury Bishop of Sodor and Man Vicar General of Sodor and Man Vicar General Archdeacon of Sodor and Man Archdeacon Tynwald Minister Senior Salvation Army Officer Ministers of the Free Churches Chairman of the Isle of Man District of the Methodist Church Roman Catholic Dean Beneficed clergy Coroner of Glenfaba and Michael, Isle of Man Michael Coroner of Ayre and Garff Coroner of Middle ... more details
External links http www.aascu.org Official website Category AmericanAssociation of State Colleges and Universities Category Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration Category Organizations ... in the United States nl AmericanAssociation of State Colleges and Universities ... has also sponsored the Civic Engagement in Action Series. In fall 2006, AASCU and the Association of Public and Land grant Universities National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges ...primary sources date February 2012 ref improve date February 2012 Infobox Organization name AmericanAssociation of State Colleges and Universities image AmericanAssociation of State Colleges and Universities logo .png size 120px formation 1961 type headquarters Washington, D.C. location USA membership Over 400 leader title President leader name Muriel A. Howard key people website http www.aascu.org aascu.org The AmericanAssociation of State Colleges and Universities AASCU is an organization of state supported colleges and universities that offer degree programs leading to bachelor s , master s or doctoral degrees. AASCU grew out of the Association of Teacher Education Institutions that had been organized in 1951 to serve public comprehensive institutions most of them having begun as single purpose institutions, most of them normal schools. Members of AASCU work to extend higher education to all citizens, including those who have been traditionally underrepresented on college campuses. By Delivering America s Promise, these institutions fulfill the expectations of a public university by working for the public good through education and engagement, thereby improving the lives of people in their community, their region and their state. The AmericanAssociation of State Colleges and Universities ... competitiveness in a modern, knowledge based economy. Major projects In 1998 AASCU s African American ... York Times to found the American Democracy Project ADP . With over 220 member institutions ... more details
The Animal TransportationAssociation AATA is an organization with a worldwide membership serving as a resource for those concerned with the humane handling and Livestock transportationtransportation of animals . History The AATA began in 1976 to address the concerns of industry leaders, government officials, and humane association representatives. The name was changed to The Animal TransportationAssociation in 1989 to emphasize that ship transport sea , Aviation air and transport land transport are of equal importance in the safe and humane transport of animals. Members include airlines , truckers , shipping firms, government agencies, University universities , research organizations, Breeder breeders , Import importers , export exporters , veterinarians , and many others that transport Exotic pet exotic and Domestication domestic animals. See also Livestock transportation Animal transporter External links http www.aata animaltransport.org AATA website Category Animal welfare organizations charity org stub ... more details
Infobox Union Please include all unused fields for future use. See template talk Infobox Union for usage. name NACO country United Kingdom affiliation Trades Union Congress TUC , Scottish Trades Union Congress STUC members 2,500 full name National Association of Co operative Officials native name image Image National Association of Co operative Officials logo.png founded 1917 current head dissolved date dissolved state merged into office Hyde, Greater Manchester , England people Neil Buist , General Secretary website footnotes The National Association of Co operative Officials is a trade union for staff in the co operatives co operative sector in the United Kingdom , principally the Co operative Group and other retail societies, Co operatives UK and the Co operative Party . The union was founded in 1917, as the National Union of Co operative Officials . In 1970, it merged with the National Co operative Managers Association, and with the Co operative Secretaries Association, adopting its current name. ref Arthur Ivor Marsh and Victoria Ryan, Historical Directory of Trade Unions , p.128 ref NACO has historically represented professionals and management in the sector, with general unions, principally the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers USDAW , recruiting among shop floor and administrative workers. NACO has begun, with the support of Co operatives UK, to widen its base and end the division between officials and administrators . General Secretaries 1917 1920s E. Emery 1920s 1940s Robert Simpson 1940s 1977 Arthur Potts 1977 2006 Lindsay Ewing 2006 present Neil Buist External links http www.naco.coop Official website http archive.co op.ac.uk The National Co operative Archive holds records relating to the National Association of Co operative Officials. References references Trades Union Congress Portal Organized labour Category Organizations established in 1917 Category Trade unions in the United Kingdom Category Co operatives in the United Kingdom UK trade ... more details
Infobox Non profit Non profit name National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Non profit logo Image NALEOlogo.jpg NALEO logo thumb center 100 px Non profit type founded date 1976 founder location Los Angeles, California this parameter modifies Headquarters origins key people area served product focus method revenue endowment num volunteers num employees num members subsid owner Non profit slogan homepage http www.naleo.org dissolved footnotes Hispanic and Latino Americans The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials NALEO is the leadership organization of the nation s more than 6,000 Latino elected and appointed Latino demonym Latino Official public officials in the United States . ref http www.naleo.org history.html ref History Founded in 1976 by United States House of Representatives U.S. Representative Edward R. Roybal , Robert Garcia, and others recognized the need for a national network of Latino office holders aimed at bringing together Hispanic and Latino Americans of all national origin groups, political affiliations, and levels of government. On September 29, 1976, the National Association of Latino Democratic Officials was Articles of Incorporation incorporated . The group adopted its current name on May 11, 1978, to reflect the nonpartisan American organizations nonpartisan nature of the organization. Roybal served as NALEO president from 1976 to 1991, when the board of directors named him president emeritus . NALEO develops and implements programs promoting the integration of Latino Immigration to the United States immigrants into American society, developing future leaders among Latino youth, providing assistance and training to Latino elected and appointed officials and by conducting research on issues important to the Latino population. On June 27, 2009, Harris County, TX Commissioner Sylvia R. Garcia was elected President of NALEO. See also American GI Forum Congressional Hispanic Caucus Congressional Hispanic ... more details
There is also NACCHO Australia NACCHO National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation The National Association of County and City Health Officials NACCHO is the national U.S. organization representing local health departments. NACCHO supports efforts that protect and improve the health of all people and all communities by promoting national policy, developing resources and programs, seeking health equity, and supporting effective local public health practice and systems. NACCHO is governed by a 25 member Board of Directors , comprising health officials from around the country elected by their peers, and including ad hoc members representing the National Association of Counties, of which NACCHO is an affiliate, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors . NACCHO s Executive Committee includes the four NACCHO officers and the chairs of the three NACCHO forums the Metro Forum, County Forum, and City Forum. The Board meets four times a year, including at a Leadership Meeting in Washington, D.C. , at the NACCHO Annual Conference, and in conjunction with the APHA Annual Meeting. NACCHO members have opportunities to serve on a variety of NACCHO Committees, including standing committees and program advisory committees. Most of the committees meet by conference call and have one face to face meeting a year. The history of NACCHO dates back to the 1960s, with the formation of the National Association of County Health Officials NACHO , an independent affiliate of the National Association of Counties. As the U.S. federal, state, and local public health systems continued to expand, NACHO combined with the U.S. Conference of Local Health Officers, an organization affiliated with the United States Conference of Mayors, to form the National Association of County and City Health Officials NACCHO in 1994. This unified organization more closely represents all governmental local health departments, including county US counties , cities , city counties, districts , and townships . I ... more details
The Association of Real Estate License Law Officials ARELLO , founded in 1930, supports regulatory agencies in the administration and enforcement of real estate license or registration laws in their respective jurisdictions. Among its positions, the organization encourages licensure and education recognition between jurisdictions. In May 2007, the Ontario Real Estate Association cited adherence to ARELLO exam standards as one of its reasons in switching to closed book examinations. ref cite web url http www.oreacollege.com index.cfm ci id 10238.htm title Transition to Closed Book Examinations date 2007 06 19 accessdate 2007 09 10 ref History 1930 founded as the National Association of License Law Officials NALLO 1965 renamed National Association of Real Estate License Law Officials NARELLO 1993 renamed Association of Real Estate License Law Officials ARELLO External links http www.arello.org ARELLO http www.arello.com ARELLO license verification for participating jurisdictions http www.arello.net ARELLO distance education certification http www.arello.com regulator default.cfm List of regulatory agencies References div class ref small references div Category Real estate industry trade groups ... more details
The Association of European Election Officials or ACEEEO is an organization of Election management body election management bodies founded in 1991 to promote the institutionalization and professionalization of democratic procedures in Europe. ref name about http www.aceeeo.org index.php en about us overview What is the ACEEEO? ACEEEO. Accessed July 30, 2009. ref The organization holds annual conferences to discuss theoretical and practical issues important to its members. ref name about History ACEEEO was founded in reaction to a conference hosted by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems IFES . ref name IFES06 http www.ifes.org publication f7e3025d2d16b68add5d5d4f831b764e IFES Biennial web.pdf 2005 2006 Biennial Report . International Foundation for Electoral Systems. pp 4, 24 25. Accessed July 22, 2009. ref The organization has functioned as separate entity than IFES since. The ACEEEO held its 18th annual conference in September 2009, titled Court Defense of Electoral Rights. ref name Aysor The conference was held in Yerevan, Armenia. ref name Aysor Mission According to the association s website, its mission is to provide a non partisan forum, independent of national governments, for the exchange of information among election officials and experts throughout the region covered by the Association to discuss and act upon ways to promote open and transparent elections with the objective of supporting good governance and democracy. ref name mission http www.aceeeo.org index.php en about us overview mission statement Mission Statement ACEEEO. Accessed July 30, 2009. ref Additionally, there are 6 objectives which ACEEEO puts forward ref name mission Promotion of open ... DEFAULTSORT Association Of Central And Eastern European Election Officials Category International ... and further education of election officials and international observers Promotion of the principle ... officials with high integrity, strong sense of public service, knowledge of electoral practice ... more details
The Association of Public Safety Communications Officials International APCO was founded in 1935 and is the world s largest organization dedicated to public safety telecommunication s. APCO has developed several standards that bear its name. For example APCO 16 , Project 25 APCO 25 , and the LAPD phonetic alphabet APCO phonetic alphabet are all widely used. See also Public safety External links http www.apcointl.org official site http www.iso.org iso iso catalogue catalogue tc catalogue tc browse.htm?commid 54706 APCO Project 25 Public Safety Standards Overview Category Public safety prof assoc stub ... more details
name Tri StateTransportation Campaign company type Non Profit company slogan Mobilizing the Region ... executive director industry Non Profit & Activism homepage http www.tstc.org Tri StateTransportation Campaign The Tri StateTransportation Campaign TSTC is a non profit advocacy and policy organization ... Surface Transportation Efficiency Act ISTEA federal transportation legislation created new opportunities to advocate for sustainable statetransportation policy. Some of these founding organizations ... over its approval of environmental permits for the project. ref Tri StateTransportation Campaign ... succeeded in inserting plans for removing the Sheridan Expressway into New York State Department of Transportation ... . ref Reforming statetransportation agencies Consistent analysis of spending and project priorities in New Jersey resulted in a significant diminution of spending for new highway capacity in the state ... better management of truck traffic. Notes reflist External links http www.tstc.org Tri StateTransportation ... and equitable transportation network in downstate New York , New Jersey and Connecticut . TSTC s methods ... Research Group , Regional Plan Association , Scenic Hudson, and the NYPIRG Straphangers Campaign ... in 1994. Tri State has offices in New York City , Albany, New York Albany, NY , Camden, New Jersey Camden, NJ and Trenton, New Jersey Trenton, NJ . Campaign Priorities The Tri StateTransportation Campaign and its allies claim to have achieved their goals of changing transportation planning and policies ..., the organization was a key proponent of the NJ DOT s policy of connecting land use planning with transportation ... NYSDOT for the same purpose. TSTC has emerged as a leading voice in Connecticut as the state plans ... and appointed officials to cancel or scale down plans for New Jersey Route 92 Route 92 in Middlesex ... has argued that the planned expansion of the Garden State Parkway between exits 30 and 80 will not provide ... Garden State Parkway widening ref TSTC opposed NYSDOT s Route 347 widening project on Long Island. This project ... more details
The Transportation Marketing & Communications Association TMCA is the only current association serving transportation marketing, sales, and communications pros in all modes and market segments of the North Americantransportation industry. According to its Web site ref http www.tmcatoday.org TMCA Website ref , TMCA s goals include Professional growth for its industry participants Broadening marketing industry networks Providing education on new marketing trends and issues For its members to become more productive and valuable to their organizations All levels of marketing, sales, and pricing professionals are represented and all transportation modes and market segments, including Motor carriers Railroads Air carriers Ocean lines Third party Logistics 3PL s OEMs Passenger transit organizations Media Suppliers TMCA currently has over 400 members. TMCA was founded in 1924 as a railroad based association and continues to serve transportation marketing pros and their organizations with focus and strategy amidst a highly competitive, ever changing industry. Current officers include Chief Executive Officer Brian Everett, Senior Partner, MindShare Strategies, Inc. President Tom Nightingale, Vice President Communications & CMO, Con way Con way, Inc. Immediate Past President John Ferguson, VP International, Schneider Logistics Vice President Hernan Vera, Director, Marketing, Global Supply Chain Solutions, Ryder System Inc. Treasurer Mark Miller, Director of Corporate Communications, Crowley Maritime Corp. Secretary Susan Terpay, Director, Corporate Communications, Norfolk Southern Corp. References reflist 2 Category Industry trade groups based in the United States ... more details
http www.nata.aero www.nata.aero The National Air TransportationAssociation NATA , the voice of aviation ...Refimprove date April 2010 class infobox style width 24em style font size large National Air TransportationAssociation colspan 2 style text align left font size smaller Type Not for Profit Founded 1940 ... Congress, federal agencies and state governments. NATA s 2,000 member companies own, operate and service .... 13, 1940, the American Aviation Daily reported the government s intentions Preliminary plans ... organized to date to state their cases. Such actions by the government would have surely crippled ... to act, and respond quickly to show the government that they were sufficiently organized to state ... Aviation Training Association was officially formed with 83 charter member companies with a goal ... much to the foresight and resiliency of the founders of NATA, William A. Ong and Leslie H. Bowman the association ..., NATA changed its name to the National Aviation Trades Association. Two years later, NATA established ... with the newly formed Association of Commuter Airlines. The new association called itself the National Air Transportation Conference. The reduced membership threatened the life of NATA, and by 1969, a merger with the National Business Aircraft Association, guided by NATA President Frank Kingston Smith, was attempted. It failed and NATA was still on its own. The association faced financial troubles and a shrinking membership. But in late 1973, the National Air Transportation Conference, headed by Thomas ... 1974, the group became known as the National Air Transportation Associations. NATA was alive and well ... interests of individual member companies. The Aviation Business Association headed by newcomer Lawrence L. Burian represented FBO interests the Air Taxi Charter Association s leader was A. Martin Macy and represented on demand air taxi operators the Air Cargo and Mail Association ACMA was led ... and the Association s President Thomas S. Miles was in charge of the Commuter Airline Association. Unfortunately ... more details
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