Without it, he said, the association will be operating at an annual loss of more than $1 billion.
The association also operates an independent publishing house under the same name.
Presently, each association operates two teams that play a 35 game season.
The association operates as a nonprofit organization with hundreds of members.
The association now operates 17 private, bilingual schools in the region, four of which opened just this year.
As of 2009, the athletic association operates on an $83 million dollar annual budget.
The association operates part of the house as a museum, renting out the other to provide additional income.
The association also operates a hot line for camp directors to call if they need advice dealing with a problem.
Both associations have been operating under the Swissmem name since 1999.
The networks and associations operate independently of the independent members.
