Welcome to ERAPPA's webpage. As the Eastern Region affiliate of APPA International, ERAPPA promotes and facilitates the learning and engagement of facilities professionals employed at over 350 Institutional Members on the east coast from Canada to Maryland. We provide educational programming, scholarships, and networking opportunities that advance the profession for the individual and the institution.

There are ample opportunities to take advantage of all that ERAPPA and APPA have to offer. If you are not already involved, I would encourage you to seek out your local chapter and attend their annual or semi-annual meetings. These meetings provide low cost professional development and networking opportunities. ERAPPA's annual meeting held each fall is another great venue for learning, meeting colleagues, and developing relationships with our many supportive business partners. In addition, the Region and chapters provide APPA-sponsored professional development throughout the year. Look for announcements about the Supervisor's Toolkit, Educational Facilities Professional (EFP) credentialing courses and exams, Drive-In Workshops, and Webinar/Podcast Seminars. Lastly, explore the many resources and training that are available through APPA. The value is unbeatable.

On behalf of the ERAPPA Board and all the volunteers and business partners that make ERAPPA successful, I would encourage you to consider joining if you are not already a member. I would like to personally invite you to join us for the ERAPPA 2012 Annual Meeting which will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 30 – October 3, 2012.

Gregory Scott, PE

ERAPPA President

Director of Commonwealth Services

Penn State University