It shall be the purpose of the Section to promote better understanding of the problems of air pollution control and waste management among government agencies, research personnel, educators, representatives of industry and the general public within the geographic area of the Section [generally, Northern California] and to work toward resolution of these problems. It shall also be the purpose of the Section to promote closer professional and personal relations among members of the Section and to further the aims and objectives of the Association [Air & Waste Management Association] ...(from By-Laws for the Golden West Section, AWMA)