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From the APPA Board Facilities Manager | march/april 2014 | 13 expansion of APPA will enhance our already diverse membership and global presence. Mexico did not approach APPA expecting to be an international partner with its own governance. They wanted to be APPA, and they wanted to be a part of APPA's existing regions. This opportunity for intellectual exchange, new ideas, and collaboration with our neighbors to the south is an outstanding opportunity that I am very excited about. It is no surprise that Mexico's quest for education and collaboration in the field of facilities led them straight to APPA. I would be remiss in not addressing our emerging professionals in facili- ties management. This group is a key component of APPA, and the future of our profession and our organization. We need to listen and hear their ideas, sup- port their professional development, and prepare them for advancement. I have quoted Maya Angelou many times say- ing, "The very idea of lifting someone up will lift you, as well." Look to your emerging professionals in your organiza- tion and "lift" them: mentor them, teach them, listen to them, and collaborate with them. THOSE WHO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN APPA People make things happen. Each of us has our own interests, areas of expertise, and tasks where we excel. Our interests may be in educational programs, or information gathering, or research, or technical skills. There is always something APPA can offer that will align with your particular passion. As you identify your passion or area of interest, I encourage you to share and bring a colleague along for the ride. Know that what you need professionally, and what will allow for true partnership in learning, is right at your fingertips. APPA can always offer answers, en- couragement, recognition, education, research, and friendship. So let's not keep this a secret! We are on the threshold of the next 100 years. Think back to the initial members of APPA. What was their vision and what was their mission? How do we celebrate their hard work and dedication while charging forward into the next 100 years? It is you that will make it hap- pen through your volunteerism, your desire to be better, your desire to share and give back, and your desire to make a difference. It is through your leadership, the work you are doing at your respec- tive institutions, and the work you are doing with APPA that will lift us into the future. Mary Vosevich is the director of physical plant at the University of New Mexico, and Immediate Past President of APPA. She can be reached at mvosevic@unm.edu . Every Application. Every Time.