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The American Supply Association (ASA), located in Itasca, IL, is dedicated to empowering its members within the Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Piping (PHCP), and Plumbing, Venting, and Fire Suppression (PVF) industries to adapt, grow, and succeed in a dynamic business environment. Through a range of programs and initiatives, ASA supports its members in navigating challenges and leveraging opportunities for development. ASA actively engages its community with events, educational resources, and advocacy efforts aimed at promoting standards and best practices within the industry. By providing business intelligence and professional training, ASA ensures its members are well-equipped to thrive in today's competitive market. Generated from the website

The American Association of Medical Assistants, established in 1956, is a nonprofit organization that enables medical assisting professionals to enhance and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and professionalism required by employers and patients. The association promotes effective, efficient health care delivery through optimal use of multi-skilled certified medical assistants. In cooperation with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment facilitates accreditation of medical assisting programs established at the post-secondary level. AAMAE is a curriculum review board for the association.The association awards scholarships to students in medical assisting education programs and provides discounts to members on workshop and seminar fees, self-study courses, credit cards, loans and conventions. The American Association of Medical Assistants has headquarters in Chicago.

The Catholic Church Extension Society, founded in 1905, develops national awareness and raises funds for several churches. It allocates more than $20 million annually to assist in church construction and repair, missionary salaries, seminarian education, evangelization and outreach programs, the campus ministry and disaster relief operations. Its parish partnership youth program provides educational opportunities for youths to learn about the geography and history of parish missions. The society publishes a monthly magazine, EXTENSION, which helps parishioners to learn more about the challenges and conditions facing catholic missions. In addition, it offers weekly meditation services. The Catholic Church Extension Society is located in Chicago.