Mission Statement:
To provide an organization focusing on the 18th century colonial surveying instruments that facilitates discussion, collection of historical data, and the dissemination of information to its members. We have a yearly convention where members can attend seminars, visit museums, and have the opportunity for an open forum discussion on the finer details of this field. We intend to provide a newsletter in which articles, questions, and theories can be presented to the entire membership base.

This association is open to historians, museum curators, collectors, and students; its aim is to provide a working environment where information can be searched out and shared within the group of members.