Vision: A society in which everyone lives their life with dignity and purpose, and in which AARP helps people fulfill their goals and dreams.

Mission: AARP’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for all as we age, leading positive social change, and delivering value to members through information, advocacy, and service.

Mission: The mission of the American College of Cardiology is to advocate for quality cardiovascular care—through education, research promotion, development and application of standards and guidelines—and to influence health care policy.

Core Values:

• Professionalism: The interests of patients are primary.
• Knowledge: The College must promote growth, dissemination, and application of knowledge about cardiovascular medicine.
• Value of the cardiovascular specialist: The cardiovascular profession makes a distinct contribution to medical care that should be recognized and enhanced.
• Integrity: Honesty, compliance with legal requirements, and ethical behavior are essential in all activities.
• Member driven: The College and its major activities must be led by active members and must promote volunteerism.
• Inclusiveness: The College involves a broad range of volunteers that reflects the composition of its membership.

Vision: To be the recognized leader on oral health.

Mission: The American Dental Association (ADA) is the professional association of dentists that fosters the success of a diverse membership and advances the oral health of the public.

Vision: American General Contractors of America’s (AGC’s) vision is to promote a better industry for the professionals who build America’s future.

Mission: AGC serves our nation’s construction professionals by promoting the skill, integrity, and responsibility of those who build America.

Vision: To be the premier leadership organization for girls.

Mission: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Purpose: The purpose of Girl Scouts is inspiring girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service so that they may become happy and resourceful citizens.

Vision: The National Association of Counties (NACo) vision is to be an effective voice for America’s counties in our nation’s capitol and to support counties and county officials in their efforts to provide improved programs and services to their residents.

Mission: NACo is a full-service organization that provides an extensive line of services including legislative, research, and technical, as well as public affairs assistance to its members. The association acts as a liaison with other levels of government, works to improve public understanding of counties, serves as a national advocate for counties, and provides them with resources to help them find innovative methods to meet the challenges they face.

Core Purpose: CPAs. . . Making sense of a changing and complex world.

Vision: CPAs are the trusted professionals who enable people and organizations to shape their future. Combining insight with integrity, CPAs deliver value by

• Communicating the total picture with clarity and objectivity;
• Translating complex information into critical knowledge;
• Anticipating and creating opportunities; and
• Designing pathways that transform vision into reality.

Mission: The Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants represents the interests of its members—whether in public practice, corporate practice, government, or education—and supports members in fulfilling their responsibility to serve the public interest.

Vision: The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) aspires to be the premier professional association dedicated to patient care through science and education in radiology.

Mission: The RSNA promotes excellence in patient care and health care delivery through education, research, and technologic innovation.

Vision: The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) will be a globally recognized authority whose voice is heard on the most pressing people management issues of the day—now and in the future.

Mission: SHRM is the global HR organization that exists to: