It has been a pleasure and an honor to serve a second year as ASECA President. ASECA is a unique organization. It is the only organization in existence composed of members linked by service to a single Federal agency. Through our annual dinner, we enjoy the opportunity to reconnect with our friends and former co-workers and to socialize with those who worked at the Commission before and after our time there. The annual dinner also provides the opportunity to honor one alum with the Douglas Award. We have awarded twenty-two persons with the award. However, each year the selection decision seems to be more difficult than ever. The list of persons who have had careers worthy of recognition grows every year. It is a testimonial to the extraordinary people who have worked at the SEC and who take pride in being SEC alums.