CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE MEMBERS WITH RESPECT TO NEW TECHNIQUES, IDEAS, AND METHODS THAT WILL IMPROVE THE INDUSTRY. ENGAGED IN PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP AND INCREASE CONSUMER DEMAND TO MAINTAIN MAXIMUM JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND STEADY BUSINESS ACTIVITY. MADE FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE FORM OF DUES ON MEMBERSHIP TO ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE SHEET METAL, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTING INDUSTRY WHOSE PURPOSES ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE INDUSTRY FUND.