Proposed WAPA Mission Statement:

Joining together in a common purpose, WAPA and its members have formed to promote all aspects of General Aviation to the general public, and within the flying community. Through educational and outreach programs we will endeavor to provide accurate information of our activities to all interested parties and bring ongoing safety training to our members. Remaining politically neutral we will bring the consensus of our members to any Federal, State, City or Town Board who would invite us to do so. Lastly we will work to provide various social venues to enhance the bond between our members.

"Purpose" from the WAPA Bylaws

1. To unify and represent the interests of pilots and aircraft owners in the Worcester, Massachusetts area in particular and in Massachusetts in general and through this unity create a voice more readily heard in all forums including the Massassachusetts Port Authority, the Worcester Airport Commission, the Worcester Airport Management, the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Federal Aviation Administration and the local fixed base operators.
2. To have aviation related educational, recreational and social activities.
3. To organize and promote the activities of pilots as a group to establish and maintain good relationships with the community, especially through educational and community service activities.
4. To further the cause of aviation locally and in general, especially through educational and information dispersal activities.
5. Such other related activities as the Board of Directors shall decide.

What's the difference between a Purpose and a Mission?

A mission statement is a short clear concise statement which is used to define an organizations goals to members and nonmembers alike. Whereas a purpose statement, while similar, is typically in more detail and use to guide management.