The American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA), founded in 1935, is a scientific/educational, not-for-profit public service association operating under the corporation laws of the state of New Jersey. It is world-wide in scope, with members or subscribers to its publications in over 50 countries. The majority of its members are in the United States. Under its bylaws, only individuals can be “regular” members, and much of its activity is performed by volunteers, approximately 150 of these serving on Committees. It is an “open” association and anyone may join. The Board of Directors is composed of five officers, nine regional directors and an industry director, all elected by the membership.