THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATES OF THE STS FORUM, A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT FOUNDED IN 2011 AND BASED IN NYC, HAS A TRIPLE MISSION: INCREASING STS FORUM'S VISIBILITY IN THE US, ENHANCING US PARTICIPATION IN STS FORUM MEETINGS, AND PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR STS FORUM IN JAPAN. IT OPERATES AUTONOMOUSLY WITH ITS OWN BOARD AND SECRETARIAT.