THE PURPOSE OF THIS ASSOCIATION IS TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE MAGNESIUM INDUSTRY, OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION, AND ALL OTHERS AFFECTED THEREBY, TO DEVELOP AND INCREASE THE USE AND ACCEPTANCE OF MAGNESIUM AND ITS ALLOYS, AND TO ENGAGE IN SUCH OTHER AND FURTHER ENDEAVORS AS SHALL INCREASE THE USEFULNESS OF THE INDUSTRY TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY THEREFOR.