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APPA Membership: It’s All About Growth

My first year as the Membership Chair for Rocky Mountain APPA (RMA) has been very interesting. Learning about the Membership and Community Engagement activities and navigating the current pandemic have been challenging. This is my first article for the Membership Matters column, and I consulted with previous RMA Membership Chairs on various topics. What follows […]

APPA State Chapters: Current Challenges, Forthcoming Opportunities

My service as the Vice President of State Chapter Affairs on the Southeastern Region (SRAPPA) Board began in October 2019 at the regional conference in Covington, Kentucky. I am appreciative of the trust that the SRAPPA membership has placed in me and the support I receive from my institution (Wake Forest University), my direct supervisor, […]

Engagement: The Benefits of Community and Membership

Author and civil rights leader Howard Thurman once said, “Community cannot for long feed on itself; it can only flourish with the coming of others from beyond, their unknown and undiscovered brothers.” A community must be intentional about being inclusive. While a community may be founded on certain beliefs and values, it must also be […]

Is it a Noun, or is it a Verb?

I have written several Membership Matters columns for Facilities Manager over the years. But for some unknown reason, when preparing for this article, a question came to my mind that was something like a revelation. As I looked at the title of this column, “Membership Matters,” I found myself asking, “Is the word ‘matters’ a […]

Resiliency in Facilities: Balancing Your Mind, Body, and Spirit

As facilities managers, we have a tremendous influence on the health and wellness of employees and students, as we are responsible for providing them a safe, secure, and functional environment. We notoriously talk about taking a holistic approach to assessing our buildings for overall functionality and performance impact. Heating, cooling, ventilation, cleanliness, and lighting are […]