NDSA will administer its programs and services with informed respect for its membership, with dedicated attention to quality programming, and with a personal committment to enhance the quality of life for all its constituents through education, inquiry, and dissemination of knowledge. NDSA will develop and set attainable goals that will balance the best interest of its administration, membership, volunteers, and the community. NDSA will seek excellence as the standard for the provision of athletic, recreation, health and advocacy opportunities.