EMP-46

Greetings to all. Not much to report this edition since we know that all of our classmates are putting their leadership and management skills to work in a tough economic climate. It is times like this when our Kellogg lessons mean the most. As Professor Dewar said, it is times like these where "those that got the card" prevail.

Bob Gallagher sends news about his recent Chicago Marathon results. He finished in 3:19:56, the top 4 percent of all runners and was qualified to run in the Boston marathon.

As always, Jose Martinez convened a holiday gathering in downtown Chicago. As I haven't received any photos, I imagine that all had a good time.

Darlene Ziebell started her new venture, Cleared for Success: Takeoff in Business, at the end of 2008. The business is designed to assist owners of closely held companies achieve fast, solid, flexible and implementable business strategies. Seems like a great time for her to share her experience with the world. You can contact her at info@ziebellenterprises.com.

With a bit of personal news, the Cuban Medical Society of Chicago recently honored Sue Nedza for her contributions to healthcare.

That is it for now. We wish all of our classmates success in meeting all of the challenges we must overcome. Out of adversity, opportunity!

Sue and Alan