February 2008

News & Events

• Events
• 2008 Illini Summer Academies: conference details, link to promotional video, schedule and registration available. Early Bird Registration due: April 15
• 4-H Day with the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Tampa Bay Rays: May 17. Ticket order deadline: April 7

Staff

• Information for Field Staff
• Enrollment and Fair
• Judging Scoresheets
• Food and Nutrition scoresheets New & Revised
• Out-of-School Delivery:
• 4-H Afterschool: new training resources and PowerPoint presentations
• Camp Clover
  • 2008 Fact Sheet (MS Word)
  • Curriculum Descriptions - updated
• Staff:
  • Current Concerns Agenda: March 4, 2008
• Training:
• 4-H Focus on Character & Focus on Character (English & Spanish)I
• Risk Management - guide sheet added
• Behavior Management - guide sheet added

January 2008

Projects

• Curriculum Support Links:
  • Computers: CYFERNET Mission of the Month

Special Opportunities

• For Leaders:
• Illinois Leader: February/March 2008 (MS Word)
• Recognition:
• Salute to Excellence - 2008 winner list
• Training:
  • 2008 North Central Region Volunteer Forum
  • Letters for New Leaders - updated
• Camping : Western Illinois Youth Camp 2008 Dates Announced

News & Events

• Events
• 4-H Night with the Peoria Rivermen on January 26
  Ticket Order Deadline: January 14-EXTENDED to January 18
  Ticket Order form (pdf)
  Jason Earles ("Jackson" on Hannah Montana) to appear! 1-page flyer (pdf) 2 per page flyer (pdf)
• Northern Illinois Leadership Conference: "Set Sail with 4-H" March 8-9
  Registration Deadline: January 26

Staff

• State 4-H Office Staff updates
• Information for Field Staff
• Enrollment and Fair
• Judging Scoresheets
• Animal Science (pdf) Revised
• Bicycles (pdf) New and Revised
• Citizenship: Citizenship, Public Adventures and Service Learning (pdf) New and Revised
• Communications: Public Presentations (pdf) Revised
• Clothing: Fashion Revue (pdf) Revised
• Intercultural: Intercultural and Intercultural - Club (pdf) New
• Marketing
• 2006-07 Illinois 4-H Enrollment Statistics and Information Booklet (pdf)
• Illinois 4-H Enrollment Trends 2003-2007 (pdf)
• Project Information
Entomology: Scientific Enquiry with Butterflies: Lifecycle Diagam and Scientific Method
• Staff:
  • 4-H Mailings
• Training:
• I Move...Making Meetings Effective and Fun
• VALUED Volunteers Training Parents: What They Can Add to 4-H! and Public Presentations
• Volunteer Information:
• Volunteer Role Description: added County Promotion: New Family support Coordinator
• Illinois Leader February/March 2008 (MS Word)
• Letters for New Leaders - updated and added pdfs

Links

• Journal of Extension

December 2007

Special Opportunities

• For Leaders:
• Get Up & Move! Files consolidated by month for Series 1 and 2

News & Events

• Events
• Legacy of Leadership Scholarship Application - Deadline March 1
• In the News
• 2007 National 4-H Congress - photos and delegate listing

Staff

• Information for Field Staff
• Awards & Recognition - 2008 Legacy of Leadership Scholarship Application: Deadline March 1
• Staff:
  • Current Concerns Agenda: January 8, 2008
• Teen Information:
• 2008 Legacy of Leadership Scholarship Application: Deadline March 1

Links

• IEPYE

November 2007

Special Opportunities

• For Leaders:
• Illinois Leader: December 2007/January 2008 (MS Word)

News & Events

• Events
• 2008 Illinois Jr. Leadership Conference - brochure, registration form, scholarship application form
• 4-H Night with the Peoria Rivermen (hockey): January 26, 2008 (Ticket orders due January 14)
• In the News
• Premier 20 Leadership Conference - 2007 photos
• National 4-H Dairy Conference - 2007 photos

Staff

• State 4-H Office Staff updates
• Information for Field Staff
• Events
• 2008 Illinois Jr. Leadership Conference
• Fundraising: Ceramics - bunwarmers, coasters, trivets, clocks
• Staff:
  • 4-H Mailings
• Volunteer Information:
• Illinois Leader December 2007/January 2008 (MS Word)
• Volunteer Policies updated

October 2007

Special Opportunities

• For Leaders:
• Resources:
• Get Up & Move! Files consolidated by month for Series 3

News & Events

• Events
• Citizenship Washington Focus - brochure added
• National 4-H Week - 2008 dates added
• North Central Region Volunteer Forum - 2008 event information
• 2008 Illinois State Fair
  • Livestock Premises Identification Registration - Illinois Department of Agriculture: http://www.agr.state.il.us/premiseid/
• National 4-H Conference - Application for 2008
• In the News
• Citizenship Washington Focus - press release
• Illinois Teens Selected for National 4-H Dairy Conference
• North Central Region Volunteer Forum - 2007 press release and photos

Staff

• State 4-H Office Staff updates
• Information for Field Staff
• Awards & Recognition - 2007 Award Winner Listing
• Vendors - 2 vendors added
• Events
• 2008 Illinois State Fair
  • Livestock Premises Identification Registration - Illinois Department of Agriculture: http://www.agr.state.il.us/premiseid/
• 2008 National 4-H Conference
• Fundraising: Schwan's and Pet Treats
• Policies: all updated
• Staff:
  • 4-H Mailings
  • Current Concerns Agenda: November 6, 2007

September 2007

Special Opportunities

• For Leaders:
• Illinois Leader: October/November 2007 (MS Word)
• 4-H Club Grants - Community Health and Community Improvement - Due: January 4, 2008
• Resources:
• Get Up & Move! Calendars updated for 2007-08 year and blank dates; files consolidated by month and for Series 3
• Volunteerism
• State 4-H Youth Leadership Team - updated team & officer list
• Recognition for Excellence: LCP Award Application - due December 15, 2007

News & Events

• Events
• Illinois State Fair - press releases and photos
• Premier 20 Leadership Conference: April 23-25, 2008
• LCP Award Application: Deadline: December 15, 2007 (postmark)
• Community Improvement and Community Health Improvement Grants - Due January 4, 2008
• Ruby Holmquist Memorial Scholarship - awarded by Horseman's Council of Illinois - Due December 1
• National 4-H Week - media materials added
• In the News
• 2007 Illinois State Fair Press Releases
• Illinois Prepares for National 4-H Week - media advisory

Staff

• Information for Field Staff
• Awards & Recognition -
• Project Achievement (W90152) and Service Achievement (W90155) updated
• 4-H Premier 20/LCP Award Application
• Program Planning for 2005-09 - State POW updates for Volunteer Development and Social and Emotional Learning
• Promotion Materials: New certificates and post cards
• Teen Information:
• LCP Award Application (MS Word) - due December 15
• Ruby Holmquist Memorial Scholarship - awarded by Horseman's Council of Illinois - Due December 1
• Training:
• VALUED Volunteers Orientation recruitment press release
• Volunteer Information:
  • Illinois Leader October/November 2007 (MS Word)

August 2007

Projects

• Illinois Clover (M90301)
• 2007-08 Project List

Special Opportunities

• For Leaders:
• Illinois Leader: August/September 2007 (MS Word)
• Recognition:
• Salute to Excellence
• Resources:
• General Publications - updated; added HYHY: Involving Caring Adults, L90501o
• Club/Group Support: - updated; added HYHY: Involving Caring Adults, L90501o
• Get Up & Move! Series 3: Evaluations and Recognition Certificates
• Recognition for Excellence
• Club/Group: Recognition for Competition
• Illinois 4-H Club/Group Report - 90231 revised (pdf)

News & Events

• Events
• Illinois State Fair - press releases and photos; 4-H CAN Make a Difference Food Drive
• Citizenship Washington Focus: July 5-12, 2008; Application Deadline: November 2, 2007
• Land of Lincoln Purebred Livestock Breeder's Association Scholarship
  Application Deadline: September 15, 2007
• 2008 Illinois Leadership Convention - committee application; Deadline: October 1, 2007
• In the News
• 2007 Illinois State Fair Press Releases

Staff

• State 4-H Office Staff updates
• Youth Development Team changes
• Information for Field Staff
• Awards & Recognition -
• Illinois 4-H Club/Group Report - 90231 revised (pdf)
• Club Resources:
  • Suggested Resources for the New 4-H Program Year
  • Illinois 4-H Club/Group Report - 90231 revised (pdf)
  • Helping You Help Youth Involve Caring Adults in 4-H, L90501o (PDF)
• Enrollment and Fair
• Illinois 4-H Projects for 2007-2008 (MS Word)
• Publication Return Form for 2007-2008 (MS Word)
• 2007-08 The Illinois Clover (M90301)
• Project Information
• 2007-08 The Illinois Clover (M90301)
• Risk Management
• Incident/Accident Investigation Form (MS Word) updated
• Certificate of Insurance Request Form (MS Word) updated
• Staff:
  • 4-H Mailings
  • Current Concerns Agenda: August 29, 2007
• Teen Information:
• 2008 Illinois Leadership Convention Committee Application (MS Word) revised
• Training:
• VALUED Volunteers Orientation links updated; brochures updated
• Volunteer Information:
  • Illinois Leader August/September 2007 (MS Word)

July 2007

Projects

• Curriculum Support Links:
  • Food Preservation: ME0376

News & Events

• Events
• Illinois State Fair - 2007 Jr. Horse Show press releases and photos; 4-H CAN Make a Difference Food Drive
• Citizenship Washington Focus: July 5-12, 2008; Application Deadline: November 2, 2007

Staff

• Information for Field Staff
• Enrollment and Fair
• Judging Scoresheets: 2007 Food Skillathon information added
• Out-of-School Delivery:
• Camp Clover
  • 2007 Unit Report Template (MS Word)
  • Review & Suggestions for Following Year: 2007 Year-End Review (MS Word)
• Policies: 4-H Charters updated
• Project Information
• Foods: Food Preservation ME0376 revised
• Risk Management
• Liability Insurance Applications
  • For Horse Gaming and Jumping Events (MS Word)
• Certificate of Insurance Request Form (MS Word)

June 2007

Projects

• Curriculum Support Links:
  • Beef: Showmanship
  • Bicycles
  • Food Preservation: resources
  • Intercultural
  • Plant and Soil Science
  • Sheep: Fiting and Showing
  • Swine

Special Opportunities

• Volunteerism
• 4-H Representatives on Illinois Farm Bureau Youth Education Committee
• For Leaders
• Get Up & Move! Calendars and Charts for 2007-08 added for Series 1, 2 and 3
• Recreation Resources - updated and new link

News & Events

• Events
• Illinois State Fair - 2007 State Fair Jr. Dept. Advisory Committee Application (MS Word) Deadline: August 27, 2007; Photography Project: Model Release Form; State Fair Chaperone Job Description; Youth Emergency Medication Information Form; 4-H CAN Make a Difference Food Drive
• State 4-H Judging Contest Results

Staff

• Information for Field Staff
• Enrollment and Fair
• Judging Scoresheets: Service Learning Scoresheet added; Photography updated
• Events
  • 2007 Illinois State Fair
    • State Fair Jr. Department Advisory Committee Application – Due August 27 06/07/07
• Fundraising: Soy Candles
• Out-of-School Delivery:
• Camp Clover - CSI Supply List; CSI Day 1 - Sorting Labels; CSI Day 4 - Food Web Activity; Polish Adventures Supply List updated
• Project Information
• Intercultural: Diversity Toolshed List of Resources
• Risk Management
• Risk Management Plan: 4-H Fair - Kane County example - updated (MS Word)
• Staff:
  • 4-H Mailings

May 2007

Special Opportunities

• Recognition:
• 2007-08 Recognition for Excellence Award Policies (pdf)
• Illinois 4-H Award Application -90221 revised (pdf)
• For Leaders
• Get Up & Move! Series 3: June and July materials added
• Illinois Leader: June/July 2007 (MS Word)

News & Events

• Events
• 2008 National volunteer events
• Illinois State Fair - 2007 Club/Group Action Presentation Application (MS Word) Deadline Extended!: June 11, 2007; Fashion Revue Information Form - revised
• 2008 North Central Region Volunteer Forum, Columbus, Ohio

Staff

• Information for Field Staff
• Awards & Recognition -
• Recognition for Excellence - Launch Ahead to 4-H Rewards (ppt) pdf also available
• 2007-08 Recognition for Excellence Award Policies (pdf)
Illinois 4-H Award Application -90221 revised (pdf)
• Enrollment and Fair
• 4-HDMS - Enrollment Manual revised
• Judging Scoresheets: Fashion Revue Information Form revised
• Events
  • 2007 Illinois State Fair
    • Fashion Revue Information Form - revised (MS Word)
• Out-of-School Delivery:
• Operation Military Kids - SOMK Retreat and Illinois OMK 2007 Summer Camp promotional materials and registration forms
• Camp Clover - Materials updated
• Risk Management
• Overnight Housing Recommendations - updated (MS Word)
• Staff:
  • Current Concerns Agenda: June 5, 2007
• Training:
• Child Protection Overnight Housing Recommendations added
• Volunteer Information:
  • Illinois Leader June/July 2007 (MS Word)

April 2007

Projects

• Curriculum Support Links:
  • Tricks for Treats II: Muffin Recipes
  • Beef, Dairy, Horses, Poultry, Sheep, Swine and Forages: Livestock eQuiz

News & Events

• Events
• 2007 Illinois 4-H Leadership Convention - workshop descriptions added
• Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship: Deadline May 15

Staff

• Information for Field Staff
• Enrollment and Fair
• Judging Scoresheets: Muffin Recipes added
• Events
  • Illinois Leadership Convention - 2007 promotional materials
• Out-of-School Delivery:
• Camp Clover - Materials updated
• Project Information
• Suggested Project Planning Guides updated Microwave A-D and Step Up to Leadership 3-12
• Foods: Tricks for Treats II: Muffin Recipes
• Staff:
  • 4-H Mailing: March 9 & April 4
• Teen Information:
  • Illinois Farm Bureau Youth Education Committee Application-4-H Youth Representatives (MS Word) Due: June 15, 2007
• Training:
• Child Protection 2006 Statistics updated

March 2007

Special Opportunities

• Volunteerism
• State 4-H Youth Leadership Team Application for 2007-09 Term (pdf)
• 2006-07 Youth Leadership Brochure (pdf)
• Camping
• Camp Shaw-waw-nas-see: 2007 dates and registration form
• For Leaders
• Get Up & Move! Series 3: April and May materials added
• Illinois Leader: April/May 2007 (MS Word)

News & Events

• Events
• 4-H Day With The Southern Illinois Miners - June 26th
• 2007 Illinois 4-H Leadership Convention - registration material added

Staff

• Information for Field Staff
• Enrollment and Fair
• Judging Scoresheets: Health and Leadership updated
• 2007 Illinois State Fair
  • Performance Showcase Promotional Info (MS Word)
  • Performance Showcase Entry Form (MS Word) Due: May 15, 2007
• Teen Information:
  • 4-H Veterinary Science Award Application (MS Word) Due: July 2, 2007

February 2007

Projects

• Curriculum Support Links:
• All Large Animal Projects - Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification updated
• Horticulture: National Junior Horticulture Association

Special Opportunities

• For Leaders:
• Training: 2007 Illinois 4-H Volunteer Forum
• Volunteerism
• Illinois 4-H Legislative Ambassadors: A Guide to Meeting Your Elected Officials (pdf)
• Camping
• 4-H Memorial Camp: new site!
• Western Youth Camp: Registration Form - Deadline: May 18

News & Events

• Events
• 2007 Legislative Connection: Illinois 4-H Legislative Ambassadors: A Guide to Meeting Your Elected Officials (pdf)
• Illinois State Fair - 2007 Club/Group Action Presentation Application posted (MS Word) Due: May 1, 2007; Job Listing and Employment Application posted
• 2007 Illinois Jr. Leadership Conference - conference material updated
• 4-H Day with the St. Louis Cardinals: May 5; ticket order form posted
• State 4-H Judging Contests: June 9, 19 and 30
• Illinois 4-H Volunteer Forums - news release

Staff

• Information for Field Staff
• Club Resources:
  • Illinois 4-H Legislative Ambassadors: A Guide to Meeting Your Elected Officials (pdf) 2/02/07
• Enrollment and Fair
• http://qaec.extension.uiuc.edu 4-H/FFA Quality Assurance and Ethic Clinic
• Events
  • Illinois Leadership Convention - 2007 promotional powerpoint
  • Illinois State Fair - 2007 Club/Group Action Presentation Application posted (MS Word) Due: May 1, 2007 ; Job Listing and Employment Application posted; http://qaec.extension.uiuc.edu 4-H/FFA Quality Assurance and Ethic Clinic
• Staff:
• Current Concerns Agenda
• 4-H Mailings
• Teen Information:
• Illinois 4-H Legislative Ambassadors: A Guide to Meeting Your Elected Officials (pdf)

January 2007

Special Opportunities

• International Programs: updated application for Finland
• For Leaders:
• Illinois Leader: February/March 2007 (MS Word)
• Get Up & Move! Series 3: February and March materials added

News & Events

• Events
• Illinois 4-H Volunteer Forums - registration materials, workshop descriptions, on-line registration and promotion materials
• Illinois Clover photo submission for 2007-08 issue - Deadline April 1
• 2007 State Judging Contests - Dairy Quiz Bowl moved to March 3rd
• 2007 Legislative Connection online registration
• 2007 Illinois Leadership Convention - information updated
• National 4-H Conference - photos from 2006 conference added
• National 4-H Congress - photos from 2006 Congress added
• EDGE Conference - photos from 2006 conference added
• Illinois State Fair - 2007 exhibit requirements and Jr. Horse Show Permission to Participate were added
• ExplorACES - March 9-10
• 4-H Day with the St. Louis Cardinals: May 5
• In the News
• Clark Named Interim State Director for U of I Extension 4-H Youth Development
• 2007 4-H Legacy of Leadership Scholarship Applications Available

Staff

• Information for Field Staff
• Enrollment and Fair
• 2007 County Fair Exhibit Tag and Premium Check order form
• 2007 State Fair classes for 4-HDMS update
• Out-of-School Delivery:
• Operation Military Kids
• Promotion Materials: Send an E-card with Charlotte's Web movie graphics
• Staff:
• 4-H Mailing: November 14, December 12 & January 10
• Training:
• Goal-Centered Learning PowerPoint added
• Volunteer Information:
  • Volunteer Role Description: added County: 4-H Awards Banquet Coordinator; Project Leaders - Sportfishing and Tech Teams
  • Illinois Leader February/March 2007 (MS Word)
• Volunteer Training: 4-H Overnight Chaperone Orientation

December 2006

Special Opportunities

• International Programs: Information for Australia, Finland, Japan & Mexico
• For Leaders:
• Resources:
• Get Up & Move! Series 3: January materials added

News & Events

• Events
• Legislative Connection: March 27, 2007
• Northern Illinois Leadership Conference - brochures and registration materials posted
• CYFAR 2007 National Conference: May 2-4, 2007
• In the News
• 2006 National 4-H Congress

Staff

• Information for Field Staff
• Promotion Materials: Promotion/recruitment materials, activities and graphics that can be used in conjunction with Charlotte's Web movie
• Staff:
• Current Concerns Agenda
• 4-H Community Service Learning Survey (pdf)
• Training:
• Goal-Centered Learning

November 2006

Projects

• Curriculum Support Links: Crops & Soils - Common pest and diseases of Wheat

Special Opportunities

• For Leaders:
• Illinois Leader: December 2006/January 2007 (MS Word)
• Resources:
• Get Up & Move! Research project materials available; Series 3: December materials added; calendars January-August added
• Training: 2007 North Central Region Volunteer Forum
• Volunteerism
• 2006-07 State Youth Leadership Team - photos

News & Events

• Events
• 2007 North Central Region Volunteer Forum
• Illinois 4-H Award Applications for State Competition Due to State 4-H Office (January 5 postmark)
• 2007 State 4-H Award Selection - Hilton Garden Inn, Champaign: January 27
• 4-H Club Community Health and Community Improvement Grants: Due January 5, 2007
• National 4-H Conference: March 24-30, 2007
  Applications due: December 15, 2006
• National 4-H Congress: delegate list added
• National Dairy Conference - photos
• Northern Illinois 4-H Leadership Conference: March 10-11, 2007
• Illinios Junior Leadership Convention: February 24-25, 2007
  brochure, registration form and online registration ; registration due January 22

Staff

• Information for Field Staff
• Enrollment and Fair
• 4-HDMS Enrollment version 9.0 released
• Events
  • National 4-H Congress: 2006 News Release (MS Word)
• Graphics for Your Use: 4-H Clovers and U of I Extension logos with Clovers
• Volunteer Information:
• Illinois Leader (MS Word)

October 2006

Special Opportunities

• For Leaders:
• Resources:
• Get Up & Move! Research project materials available
• Volunteerism
• 2006-07 State Youth Leadership Team - officer and member list (MS Word)

News & Events

• Events
• Illinois Leader Forum dates and locations updated
• Jr. Leadership Conference: Decatur - February 24-25, 2007
• Illinois Leadership Convention: University of Illinois Campus at Urbana-Champaign - June 28-30, 2007
• Illinois State Fair: August 10-19, 2007
• In the News
• 2006-07 State Youth Leadership Team listing
• 2006 Illinois Leadership Convention - photos

Staff

• Information for Field Staff
• Out-of-School Delivery:
• Operation Military Kids
• Policies: Unit Management Handbook updates
• Promotion Materials: New button template, clip art links, games, stationery-cards, display cards and candy bar wrappers!
• Staff:
• Current Concerns Agenda
• 4-H Mailing: October 13 & September 13
• Training:
• Child Protection Lesson Plan updated
• VALUED Volunteers Orientation promotional brochure added

September 2006

Projects

• Curriculum Support Links: Crops & Soils - Common pest and diseases of Corn, Soybeans and Wheat

Special Opportunities

• For Leaders:
• Illinois Leader: October/November 2006 (MS Word)
• Resources:
• Youth Development Characteristics - Implications for Programming
• Ages 5-7 (MS Word)
• Ages 8-11 (MS Word)
• Ages 12-14 (MS Word)
• Ages 15-18 (MS Word)
• Get Up & Move! Series 3 materials for October and November and calendar for December

News & Events

• Events
• Illinois Leader Forum dates announced
• Illinois State Fair:
  • Press Releases and Results
• Premier 20 Conference - April 18-20, 2007: application due Dec. 15

Staff

• Information for Field Staff
• Club Resources: Helping You Help Youth Enhance Their Social and Emotional Development (PDF) and Discussion Guide (MS Word)
• Program Planning for 2005-09 - updated Diversity and Youth Leadership POW files
• Risk Management
• Child Safety Recommendations - updated (MS Word)
• Overnight Housing Recommendations (MS Word)
• Blood-Borne Pathogens (MS Word)
• Risk Management Plans: Sample Overnight Activity of Event - Generic (MS Word)
• Incident/Accident Investigation Form - updated (MS Word)
• Informed Consent/Parental Release Form - updated (MS Word)
• Youth Description for 4-H Trips - updated (MS Word)
• Behavior Guidelines - updated (PDF)
• Code of Conduct for 4-H Events and Activities - updated (PDF)
• Training:
• Child Protection Lesson Plan updated
• VALUED Volunteers Orientation promotional brochure added
• Volunteer Information:
• Volunteer Screening
• Confidentiality Statements - updated (MS Word)
• Interview Report of Volunteer Applicant Interested in Working Directly with Youth - updated (MS Word)
• Sample Letters: Volunteer Acceptance/Rejection - updated (MS Word)
• Sample Letter: Current Volunteers re-enrolling in Extension Youth Program - updated (MS Word)
• Sample Letter: New 4-H Volunteer Applicants - updated (MS Word)
• Volunteer Reference Form - updated (MS Word)
• Volunteer Role Description: added Overnight Chaperon
Illinois Leader (MS Word)

Links

• National 4-H Volunteers Web site

August 2006

Projects

• 2006-07 The Illinois Clover (pdf)
• 2006-07 Project List

Special Opportunities

• For Leaders:
• Resources:
• Get Up & Move! Series 3 materials for September and calendar for October

News & Events

• Events
• Illinois State Fair: (daily photos)
  • Press Releases and Results
• National 4-H Week
• 2007 Illinois Leadership Convention - committee application
• EDGE Conference - November 18; registration due November 8
• LCP Award Application - due December 15

Staff

• Information for Field Staff
• Awards & Recognition - 4-H LCP Award Application - due December 15
• Club Resources updated forms
• Enrollment and Fair:
• Judging Scoresheets: Small Engines (Maintenance) updated
• Program Planning for 2005-09 - State POW updates for Diversity
• Project Information
• 2006-07 Project Reference Catalog
• 2006-07 The Illinois Clover
• Staff: