GAP SERVES ITS MEMBERS BY:

· Establishing a network of professional contacts and access to other professionals

· Promoting the exchange of ideas through discussions, meetings and publications

· Educating members and the public about government affairs and public policy issues

· Developing and encouraging high standards of professional conduct and promoting the lobbying profession

GAP sponsors a series of diverse programs and events to achieve its goals.

RELEVANT ISSUES COVERED AT RECENT MEETINGS:

· Elections in NY State and NY City

· Economic Revitalization

· NY State Ethics Regulations

· Budget and Tax Issues

· Constitutional Convention

GUEST SPEAKERS ATTENDING GAP MEETINGS:

· The Leadership representing the NY State Senate and Assembly and the NY City Council

· High-ranking officials from the NY City Mayor's Office

· Influential Members of Congress

· Commissioners of State and City Agencies

· Leading figures in Business, Volunteer and Not-for-Profit fields

· Health Service Delivery