Vision Statement:  To exert professional influence in policy, legislation and guidelines that impact individuals, groups and communities and promote the integrity of the social work profession through mobilization, education, and advocacy.   Mission Statement:  To unite social workers for professional development and advocate for local and national professional service delivery and practice issues.  As a local chapter the Chapter seeks to address major or national public policy issues in collaboration with the National Association of Social Workers   The Board also adopted the following goals for the program year:   Establishing and implementing programs and services which will effectively further the professional development, goals, and interests of a diverse membership. Establish a comprehensive public relations plan to address chapter programs and activities and the public image of the profession and fund development. Promote continuing development of an effective organizational structure. Plan and implement recruitment activities aimed at recruiting 35 students and 25 professional social workers of color. Advocate for the interests of social work in an evolving service delivery system.