Boston Latin School and Association

The American Meteorological Society promotes and disseminates information on atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. It develops professional applications, publishes nearly 10 educational journals in print and online and sponsors more than 12 conferences annually. Founded in 1919, its initial 600 members came primarily from the United States Signal Corps and U.S. Weather Bureau. The Society has expanded to more than 11,000 members including professionals, professors, students and weather enthusiasts. It has affiliations with organizations such as American Institute of Physics, Bookbuilders of Boston, Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, Renewable Natural Resources Foundation and Society for Scholarly Publishing. The Society is headquartered in Boston and has an office in Washington D.C.

Barr Foundation offers community services to the residents of Boston. A private foundation, Barr s services include education, space and water resources, development of environmental citizenship, supporting environmental justice and facilitating regional development planning and urban design. The organization focuses on cultural projects that enhance its educational and environmental goals and supports major and mid-sized institutions. It also supports the center for leadership development organization of Boston Public schools.

Mission of the Back Bay Association Back Bay Association ( BBA ), established in 1923, is Back Bay's largest and most prestigious organization representing local businesses, retail merchants, restaurants, hotels, property owners, major corporations, schools, and churches. The BBA is the advocate for the Back Bay business community. The primary focus for the BBA and its 300 members is to ensure the continued commercial strength of the area and to initiate programs that improve, promote, and protect the quality of life in Back Bay.