Now that the holidays are over and we are looking forward to spring, I find myself reflecting on those things in life that are most important to me. I know that health, family and friendship are definitely at the top of the list of blessings for me and for those about whom I care. I would like to take this opportunity to chat with you about friendship. Certainly as the years go by, I am impacted daily with how important my friends are to me and the many ways in which they enrich my life. Among those most special are Beta friends. Some of these brothers have been a part of my life for years and others are what I consider new friends. Working with the alumni board has certainly widened my Beta circle to include faithful Beta brothers from classes well before me to recent alumni. It is my privilege to work with them and know them.