Articles of Incorporation for OSSC

It is the aim and purpose of this society to increase and disseminate the knowledge of Optics and closely allied sciences, to promote the mutual interest of investigators, teachers and students in these fields, and of designers, manufacturers and users of optical instruments and allied scientific apparatus as well as those who have optics as a hobby, and to encourage cooperation and establish acquaintanceship among these persons.

OSSC is the Southern California Section of OSA, the Optical Society of America.  OSSC is a nonprofit organization.