MSD's Mission: To guide, serve and support Delaware Physicians, promoting the practice and profession of medicine to enhance the health of our communities. MSD was founded in 1776 and incorporated on February 3, 1789, only 12 days after President Washington took his oath of office. It is the third oldest society of its kind in the US. Although much has changed in the medical profession since then, the principle upon which this Society of physicians was founded has remained steadfast: to further the medical profession in such a way that the health and well being of the citizens of Delaware can be enhanced. We exist to serve our members and, through them, the citizens of Delaware. We do this in four areas: advocacy, representation, public service, and education. The original 27-member organization has grown to a present membership of over 1,600 physicians throughout the State of Delaware. The Medical Society of Delaware continues its support of physicians in their vigor and spirit to advance the profession, which was the basis for its creation.

The International Literacy Association (ILA) is a professional membership organization of literacy educators, researchers and experts spanning 128 countries. For more than 67 years, ILA has set the standard for how literacy is defined, taught and evaluated, connecting research and practice to improve the quality of literacy learning across the globe. Through its Standards for the Preparation of Literacy Professionals, ILA provides an evidence-based benchmark for the development and evaluation of literacy professional preparation programs. ILA collaborates with partners across the world to develop, gather and disseminate high-quality resources, which include three peer-reviewed and edited journals—The Reading Teacher, Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy and Reading Research Quarterly. Learn more at literacyworldwide.org.

THE ABELL FOUNDATION, INC. is a company based out of 111 SOUTH CALVERT STREET, STE 2300, BALTIMORE, Maryland, United States.

The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) represents the private sector manufacturers of plasma-derived and recombinant analog therapies, collectively known as plasma protein therapies and the collectors of source plasma used for fractionation. As a trusted partner to health systems, PPTA drives broad and reliable access to plasma derived medicinal products with a focus on the well-being of patients and plasma donors. These therapies are used by small patient populations worldwide to treat a variety of rare diseases and serious medical conditions. PPTA works globally to: • Advocate for access to and affordability of therapies for patients • Engage in constructive dialogue with regulatory agencies • Collaborate with patient advocacy organizations PPTA also administers standards and programs that help ensure the quality and safety of plasma collection and manufacturing and protect both donors and patients. PLASMA AVAILABILITY • Responsibly Improve the Reliable Availability of Plasma • Advocate for global sufficiency of plasma • Pioneer plasma safety and manufacturing quality and support donor well-being • Drive progressive policies for plasma collections ACCESS TO THERAPIES • Advocate for Patient Access to Plasma Protein Therapies • Promote clinician authority and patient participation in treatment • decisions • Pursue reimbursement models recognizing the unique nature of plasma protein therapies • Shape decisions of authorities to improve plasma protein therapy availability • Forage partnerships that support patient-focused initiatives AWARENESS • Advance the Understanding of the Plasma Ecosystem • Encourage plasma donation globally • Generate and promote evidence-based information about plasma • Explain the importance, unique nature, and value of plasma protein therapies

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) is a multidisciplinary association dedicated to advancing the safe and effective use of ultrasound in medicine through professional and public education, research, development of guidelines, and accreditation.

INFORMS is the leading international association for professionals in analytics and operations research (O.R.). For more information about INFORMS, analytics, and operations research visit www.informs.org, or follow us @informs. INFORMS Strategic Plan: https://www.informs.org/About-INFORMS/Governance/INFORMS-Strategic-Plan This group is governed by INFORMS Code of Conduct, which can be found here: https://www.informs.org/About-INFORMS/Governance/INFORMS-Code-of-Conduct

The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) provides accreditation programs for vascular testing, echocardiography, nuclear/PET, MRI, diagnostic CT, dental CT, carotid stenting, vein treatment and management, cardiac electrophysiology and cardiovascular catheterization. The IAC programs for accreditation are dedicated to ensuring quality patient care and promoting health care and all support one common mission: Improving health care through accreditation®.

Visit Baltimore, a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(6) membership organization, is the official destination marketing organization for the City of Baltimore. We generate economic benefits for the region through the attraction of convention, group and leisure visitors. We also work to provide a positive experience for all guests.

"Connect, protect, achieve"​ are the promises the Maryland Association of CPAs makes to its members. The MACPA is responsible for building and maintaining the infrastructure that supports the CPA profession and, ultimately, the U.S. capital markets. Our members represent sole practitioners who working with CPAs on Main Street, Big 4 accounting firms working internationally, CPAs serving as CFOs of public and private companies, controllers, accounting staff, educators, and government finance professionals.

UFCW Local 400 represents 40,000 members working in the retail food, health care, retail department store, food processing, service and other industries in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. Mission: To provide a voice for workers on the job. To fight injustice and exploitation by employers. To secure living wages and good benefits for workers and their families. To create jobs that can be a career and put workers on the path to reaching the American dream.

For 50 years, the Baltimore Community Foundation has been connecting people who are passionate about their city and purposeful in their philanthropy. This is giving by and for the people of Baltimore. BCF’s staff is deeply engaged in local communities to learn about effective, community-led solutions firsthand. These relationships inform our donor services, allowing us to spotlight the best ways to support our community and multiply impact. With BCF’s guidance, donors—individuals, families, businesses—discover meaningful giving, invest their funds wisely and contribute to the change taking hold in Baltimore. BCF amplifies our donors’ philanthropy with strategic grants, impact investments, special initiatives and advocacy to strengthen schools and neighborhoods, so that every child and family has the opportunity to thrive.

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, is a non-profit organization whose goal is to serve as Maryland's foremost advocate and resource for physicians, their patients and the public health. Within the following pages you will be able to learn about several aspects of MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society. You will learn about the Mission and History of MedChi, see a breakdown of the many different divisions and staff members that make up the organization, an overview of the procedures of the House of Delegates and Board of Trustees, a list of the Councils/Commitees, Component Medical Societies and Affiliates of MedChi, as well as the Rules and Bylaws that govern the organization.