On the way back from our Elements editorial meeting, held just prior to the Geological Society of America's 125th-anniversary meeting in Denver, I realized that we lived wonderful moments at this special meeting. At the MSA awards ceremony, the Distinguished Publ ic Service Medal was awarded to Pierrette Tremblay for making a dream a reality. This ceremony was a unique occasion to gather friends of Elements. The magazine is made by you--the authors and guest editors--in close cooperation with our supporting societies. Yes, Rod, you had the foresight to recognize the potential usefulness of a magazine without borders--a magazine linking members of the many societies in our scientifi c fi elds! I remember our discussions while walking around Notre Dame de Paris over 10 years ago, when you were explaining to me your vision of this challenge. But all our communities were not ready at that time. Now, 17 societies support Elements, and the link keeps growing