The purpose of the Association is to serve as a professional trade association to promote and provide for the general welfare of individuals, large groups, associations, small businesses and their employees, retirees, etc... who become members. It shall seek to attain these purposes by making available to them such goods and services at reduced or discounted prices which may be approved by the Association's Board of Directors. Such goods and services and benefits may include, but are not limited to discounts in the following areas which are illustrative only: