Winter 2015 Newsletter - Hope Haven Area Development
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Winter 2015 Newsletter - Hope Haven Area Development
News & Views Please consider Partnering Thank you so much for remembering us this Holiday Season with your year-end gift. We appreciate each and every gift we receive and your generosity helps us continue to offer quality services to those we serve. Winter Issue 2015 Volume 60 Issue 4 with Us and be a part of something exciting! Hopefully Yours WHAT? The construction of a brand new Hopefully Yours Store, estimated cost is 1.6 million WHERE? 617 Jefferson Street in downtown Burlington, Iowa WHY? Currently we operate in a rented space. Our operation has outgrown its present location. Our store is a destination business and draws shoppers to the downtown area, including shoppers from nearby communities. Hopefully Yours provides training and employment for persons with disabilities. WHEN? The time is now! To date $1.4 million has been secured. HOW CAN I (WE) HELP? Gifts and pledges in any amount can be made for the Hopefully Yours Building Fund, payable to either the Hope Haven Foundation Building Fund or through the Des Moines County Community Foundation Endowment Fund. A plaque will be placed in the new store with the following giving levels: Silver Partner: $1,000 - $4,000 Bronze Partner: $5,000 - $10,000 Platinum Partner: $11,000 - $25,000 Gold Partner: $50,000 plus LEGACY SOCIETY: This Society is created to recognize the generosity of those On the Inside: We Dedicate our Newsletter to Randy Caston The Gugeler Group Home Norrgard Residents in 5k Run/Walk Scout Troop 15 C ongrats Bobby! Bowling at Fun City 58th Annual Meeting Welcome New Employees Volunteers Cash Goods/Services In Honor Of Memorials who have named Hope Haven as a beneficiary of a bequest, estate gift, insurance policy, annuity, or other deferred arrangement. • Gifts of life insurance, securities, annuities, and property are also accepted. • Gifts may be pledged over a 1-5 year period. • Gifts may be made in honor of or in memory of loved ones. Enclosed please find my tax deductible donation of $________. Please print names(s) as you would like them to appear in the Hope Haven Area Development Center’s “News & Views”. Name __________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________ City, State, Zip ___________________________________________ YOUR SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED! Winter 2015 (Please use the enclosed envelope for your convenience.) To hear more about the project and to obtain a pledge card, please contact: Julie Anderson at 319-237-1322 or email to [email protected] Page 2 Winter 2015 WE DEDICATE OUR NEWSLETTER TO Randy Caston Let’s celebrate the life of Randy Caston by remembering how he, himself, enjoyed the simple things in life. You could always get a smile and a big thank you from Randy by giving him a small gift or stuffed animal. He enjoyed family bingo parties where the prizes were often silly and just plain fun. Randy’s smile and laughter made the world a better place. Randy’s struggles taught many of us the true art of patience and compassion. When we think of him now, let’s remember the times of good cheer with aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers and his mom and dad. Let’s remember how he loved animals, arts and crafts, going on vacation, and having visitors. Let’s remember that he was happy even on his last day, and that he touched the hearts of his supervisors and friends at Hope Haven and caregivers at Danville Care Center. Randy and his big smile will be in our hearts forever. Written by Randy’s sister, Merry Caston. THE GUGELER GROUP HOME Gugeler Group Home had a party, complete with pizza and pop from Happy Joe’s and a Hello Kitty cake to say goodbye to our longtime friend, Lucia Lietsch. She will be leaving us to move into Burlington Care Center where she will surely make as many friends and light up as many lives there as she has here at Gugeler. She has touched all of our hearts and will be missed greatly, but we wish her much happiness in her new adventure and we will visit her soon! Lucia’s Dream Due to recent illness, my beautiful Aunt Lucia Lietsch will be leaving her life at Hope Haven for a higher level of care. I would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Gugeler staff for their love and care these past 14 years. I would also like to thank the work services and day program staff and the job coaches who gave her life meaning. Lucia was born at a time when it was thought the way to serve the best interest of a person with disabilities was to keep them “safe” at home. My dear grandmother did just that. Lucia grew up very loved and very protected. She watched the world from her front porch and dreamed of a “life with opportunity and well-being”. When Lucia’s mother passed, her sister was wise enough to explore independent living arrangements for her. Lucia moved into Gugeler Group Home, and her adult life began. She was thrilled to have her first job, friends and her own home separate from family. Most of us are dreaming of retirement at this age, and she was just beginning her life! When I spoke to Lucia, she always responded she did not need anything and was very happy. The Gugeler staff under the direction of Kim Haigh provided her a wonderful life, full of unconditional love, fun activities and quality care. Our family never had to worry if Lucia was safe and happy. What a gift that was to all of us. My hope is this inspires all staff at Hope Haven to be passionate about your jobs and know you make a difference. Lucia’s dream will continue to live on through others. Maureen Richenberger Walton Group Home Administrator Winter 2015 Page 3 NORRGARD RESIDENTS IN 5K RUN/WALK Three of our Norrgard residents (Marvin R., Tisha A., and Sarah F.) along with three staff (Elizabeth K., Amber B., and Brittni M.) after the residents participated in their first 5k run/walk. The Running Wild event was held at the Port Louisa refuge outside of Wapello, IA, and proceeds from the run benefit conservation efforts in and around Louisa County. The group is pictured with a bird feeder that was won by their site manager for winning her age division in the 5k run. Residents have been participating in a fitness program at their home, working out with staff and on their own as part of our “FIT” program (Friends in Training). SCOUT TROOP 15 Scout Troop 15 would love to have new members! They meet every Tuesday at 6:30 at the Cullen Center,1905 Douglas Avenue, Burlington. We have loads of fun and these are some of the things we do, to name a few: • Summer camp at Camp Eastman • Youth and Adult Leadership • SCC games • Bees games Our Scout Master is Becky Douglas. You can contact her at 319-759-0256. BOWLING AT FUN CITY Adult Development Program staff and clients enjoyed a day at Fun City bowling and then enjoyed some pizza and pop! SAVE A TREE In an effort to be stewards of our earth as well as saving some green, we would like to e-mail our Newsletter to you instead of mailing through the post office. Please send us your e-mail address to [email protected] CONGRATS BOBBY! Robert “Bobby” Sell celebrated his 20th year working at Doran And Ward Printing Company in October. Staff had a small reception at work with cake and gifts. Bobby also had a collage of pictures on display of his many years at Doran and Ward. Congrats Bobby, we are so proud of you. Page 4 Winter 2015 58TH ANNUAL MEETING Nearly 200 persons attended the 58th Annual Meeting of the Hope Haven Area Development Center Corporation at the Burlington Golf Club October 26th. President, Don Ross, presided over the meeting with Executive Director, Bob Bartles, going over the highlights of 2015. ANNUAL AWARDS Each year we recognize staff for their years of service to Hope Haven. FOR 5 YEARS: Debra Brinkley Shari Brower Erin Conner Tanya Donlan Cheryl Enger Ashley Goudie Christa Heckenberg Jade Hierstein Amanda Rankin Cheryl Wright FOR 10 YEARS: Melanie Bement Cristi Bieri Janet Ryner Wendy Scott Amanda Tessier April VanHamme Charles Sells proudly displays his years for 25 years of employment. FOR 25 YEARS: Darcy Hedges Joan Reynolds 1 YEAR AWARDS Kevin Ruth Lorisa Seivers Michael Mastropietro Randee Gerst Hillary Gentry Crystal King Trey Saben Smith Andy Mann Austin McFarland Lucia Lietsch Brandon Downing Santana Lau Barry McCllelan Suzanne Nees Dawn Totemeier Tyler Gray Jimmy Jacobs Nathan Gilpin Chrystal Raker 5 YEAR AWARDS Robert Kirby Ron Schmieg Krisha Burk Amanda Moeller Mary Wheeler Virginia Glas Bob Nylin Kaziah Solomon 25 YEAR AWARD Charles Sells FOR 15 YEARS: Stephanie Cox Michael Snyder FOR 20 YEARS: Patti French These Individuals have been on the job for one year or more. Most of the individuals in this group have been working in our various enclaves: Outstanding Advocate: Brett Mitchell Outstanding Volunteer: Karen Alvine Brett Mitchell thanking everyone for the recognition and award he received as THE OUTSTANDING ADVOCATE of the year. Employer of the Year: Hy-Vee #2 Cover Design of Annual Report: Megan Kamp Thank you so much for this great opportunity. I love art and I got my art ability from both of my parents. I want to keep doing this every chance I get. Again every time when I do art it always inspires me to do more every day. I want to make a difference in my life and others people lives. I would like to go back to school for art and get an art degree and become an art teacher for special needs kids. I really enjoy drawing the picture of the new Hopefully Yours Store and hope to have more chances in the future. Thank you Megan Kamp, recipient of the award for Cover Design of the Annual Report tells the audience of her love of art. News & Views Winter 2015 Tax Deductible Contributions As you consider your year-end tax planning, we hope you will include us in your tax-deductible charitable contributions. We would like to thank Mr. Joe Cochran, CPA, of CPA Associates PC for his thoughtfulness in assisting with this article for Hope Haven. In the past several years we have seen the largest tax cuts ever in history. This is great for the majority of the citizens, but what about the handicapped and less fortunate, many of whom are clients at Hope Haven Area Development Center Corporation? Many of the programs previously supported by the government are now seeing severe financial cutbacks. Hope Haven supports these citizens and they need your continued support now. The holiday season will soon be upon us. We at Hope Haven would appreciate it if you would kindly remember us both in your prayers and in your financial support. As you consider your year-end tax planning, we hope you will include us in your tax-deductible charitable contributions. The tax laws intentionally encourage charitable contributions. By your charitable contribution in 2015, you will reduce your federal and state income taxes, providing you itemize your deductions for the year 2015. Example: If you are in the 33.98% tax bracket and claim itemized deductions on schedule A, if you make a $12,500 contribution, the sum of your federal and state taxes will be $4,248 less. Thus, your actual contribution costs you only $8,252. Many of us in our lifetime would like to be remembered by leaving something for future generations. No finer gift could be made than a bequest in your estate plan for Hope Haven. Such a gift will not only provide many happy memories of you for your family, friends, and individuals who have helped at Hope Haven, it will also provide a tax savings in your estate. The 2015 Iowa tax rates are: The 2015 Incremental federal tax rates are: SINGLE Over $0 MARRIED FILING JOINTLY But Not Over $9,225 Rate 10% $0 But Not Over $18,450 Rate 10% 9,225 37,450 15% 18,450 74,900 15% 37,450 90,750 25% 74,900 151,200 25% 90,750 189,300 28% 151,200 230,450 28% 189,300 411,500 33% 230,450 411,500 33% 411,500 413,200 35% 411,500 464,850 39.6% 464,850 413,200 Over 35% 39.6% Over But Not Over $0 $1,539 1,539 3,078 3,078 6,156 6,156 13,851 13,851 23,085 23,085 30,780 30,780 46,170 46,170 69,255 69,255 Rate .36% .72% 2.43% 4.50% 6.12% 6.48% 6.80% 7.92% 8.98% News & Views Winter 2015 Following are 2 examples of tax savings resulting from charitable gifts to Hope Haven: Federal Iowa Taxable income $75,000 $65,000 Cash Gift Gift amount $1,000 Federal taxes at 25% 250 Iowa taxes at 7.92% 79 Total tax savings A Net cost of gift 329 $761 Appreciated Property Gift Fair Value of property gifted $1,000 Cost basis of property gifted -100 Gain if sold 900 Federal taxes at 15% 135 Iowa taxes a 7.92% Total taxes on sale Total tax savings (A + B) A record of your contributions is maintained by personnel at Hope Haven. Remember that to be tax deductible, all contributions of $250 or more must be documented by receipts, which include a statement that no goods or services were received for the contributions, or details of the value of all goods and services received. Contributions under $250 must be documented by a canceled check or a receipt. Another gift to consider is a charitable living trust of life income gifts. With certificate of deposit rates at less than 1% and many stocks paying even less, you may want to consider this type of gift. This type of gift allows you to transfer the assets over to Hope Haven now, but you continue receiving cash payments for your life. The amount you will receive is agreed upon when you create the trust and will remain constant, no matter what happens with the stock market and interest rates. In addition, you will receive a charitable deduction for the contribution. Note that Congress could still enact additional tax benefits from contributions that will apply in 2015. Please consult your income tax advisor to learn about these. 71 B 206 $535 Note that because Hope Haven will not have to pay income taxes on contributions it receives, the entire proceeds from the cash gift or the sale of appreciated property can be used to help individuals who are less fortunate. “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” -Winston Churchill (1874-1965) Life Insurance is probably the most overlooked gift available in tax planning. Example: Mr. Adams owns a $ 10,000 policy, with a cash value of $3,000. If this policy is transferred to Hope Haven as the owner and beneficiary, Mr. Adams will receive a charitable contribution of $3,000. If he continues to pay the premiums after the gift, the premium payments will also be a tax deduction. Both Hope Haven Area Development Center Corporation and the Hope Haven Foundation are approved charitable 501(c)3 organizations by the Internal Revenue Service. Please consult with your tax advisor and the staff at Hope Haven on how your dreams can be remembered. For more information, contact Julie Anderson at (319) 237-1322. Winter 2015 Page 5 WELCOME NEW EMPLOYEES Kimberly Anderson Lacy Richmond Lyndsey White Chelsie Appel Abbey Corwin Tina Jaeger Kyla Land Alexandria Looker Andrea Lane Raven Ralston Tiffany Hammond Lauren Williams Letitia George Allison Smith Katasha Smith Trisha Deen Amanda Underwood Tammy Good Megan Payne Shannon Johnson James Cox Candance Lewis Chasity Shull Tricia Durbala Britney Grisham Jami Staley Echo Logan Caitlinn Coombs Kimberly Keller Tammy Trickler Tyler Wade Ashaunte Pickens The following individuals, organizations, and businesses have donated cash, goods, services, or the use of their facilities from August 13, 2015 through October 31, 2015. We thank all for their generosity. We sincerely hope that we have not inadvertently left anyone off the list. Please contact us if your name or organization has not been recognized. Keith & Rita Howard First Presbyterian Church Members Phyllis Oberman Reva Housewright Debbie Mosley Nelson Sarah Staley Jerry Smith Amanda Shaw Pat Coakley Karen Polen Janet Schnoeblen Cash BENEFACTORS $1,000 & OVER Burlington/West Burlington United Way Carl A. Nelson Donald & Marjorie Ross Dr. & Mrs. Roderick Kellogg Lisa Keller Mark Smith Variety - The Children’s Charity Catfish Bend Casion Golf Tournament Bob Caffrey Jim Olson Scott Peck Dave Wittkamp Mary & Russ Smith In Honor of Jerry Smith Lorraine Gieselman PATRONS $500 - $999 First Presbyterian Church Mary Davis Volunteers Sharon Doty Katie Powers Matt Clover Joe Siefken Mary McAllister Karen Alvine Audrey Gengenbacher Grace Borgard Elizabeth Steflick Adrian Silva Veronica Wells Denise Forney Bailey Stone Maggie Stone Sam Stone Todd Little Lizzy Edgecomb Ririe Spenser Warren Bringhurst Jessica Howell Gabriella Loureiro Tiffiny Law CONTRIBUTORS $100 -$499 Charles Holmes Christopher Walker D.L & Diane Brinkmeyer Iowa One Gift Larry & Dawn Fraise R.A. & Nedra Adkins Robert & Jan Siegel Robert & Patricia Bensmiller Sperry United Methodist Church West Hill United Methodist Church FRIENDS UP TO $99 Cheryl Enger Christoph & Uwe Osse Dacid Wagner DeeAnn Fields Dennis Grizzle Elise Brueck King Eva Castillo James & Lorena Kivlahan Judy Swigart Karen Minnick Lori Stewart Michael & Deborah Remick Liana Marnin Taylor Claridge Bruce Turner Ryle Turner Gittings Laura Kivlahan Rosa Bailey Berit Hoelzen Jerry Anderson Molly Maher Phyllis Stiefel Shelley Dirth Vernave & Barbara Garcia Goods/Services Alice Anhalt Alicia Kelley Amber Crear Anita Busse Anita Watkins Anna Hass Ann Ware Arlene Martin Becky Egerton Bernice Holmberg Beth Nickel Betty Baker Betty Larson Beverly Alecock Beverly Thacker Page 6 Bill Obermann Bobbie Brooks Bonnie Oberly Brad & Kris Miller Brenda Carson Brenda Martin Burlington Retirement Services Carla Lumberg Carol Lindhart Carole Halicki Carolyn Mackey Cathy Brink Cathy Dumolien Cathy Vanover Century 21 Property Professionals Charlotte Anderson Cheryl Almack Cheryl Green Chris Cetta Christ Episcopal Church Christy Hartman Cindi Muff Cindy & Tom Brueck Cindy Streeter Country Friends Curtis & Barbara Blom Cynthia Becker Dan Allen Dana Patton Danny & JoAnn Lampe Dave & Beth Marmion David & Barbara Miller David House Dean & Sue Vickstrom Dean & Karen Hurliman Deb Remick Debbie Gadau Dennis & Kate Menke Dennis Imler Dennis Kuster Dennis McGregor Denny Burk Diana Brunken Dick & Joan Shadley Dixie Wilkerson Don & Chris Harter Donna Christofferson Donna Hanking Donna Langley Dorothy Mears Duane & Sandy Hendrichson Eden Wahlers Elaine Eisenmann Elizabeth Lantz Emily Candela Eric Pettit Federal Mogul Gary Bindel Gary Hall George Reed George Vedder Winter 2015 Greg & Patty Day Grinstead, Pierce & Associates Hearth & Home Henry Beghtor Heritage Center Ingrid Waters Jack Hayes Jaimie Samayoa Jakob Judd James Ruberg Jan Ryner Jan Smith Jan Vornkahl Jan Zimmerman Janet Schnoebelen Jen Phan Jerleen Schlesser Jerry & Julie Anderson Jill Fullenkamp Jim & Chris Cary Jim & Margaret Brommel Jim Carter Jim Thye Jo Cosby Joanne Mears Joe Skelley John & Judy Arledge John Fenton Joyce Kuster Joyce Simpson Judy Brueck Judy Mennen Julie Schulte Karen Chiri Karen Hassell Karen Losey Kathy Johnson Kay McElderry Keith & Rita Howard Kelly Walker Kempker’s Tru Value Kent & Gretchen Lewis Kristi Notestein Larry & Sally Vickroy Laverne Merschman Lea Wolfe Libba Flores Lillian Curtis Linda Wagler Lisa Webb Liz Buhmeyer Lori Jones Lori Kayser Lori Motz Hales Lottie Fulton Lynda Murray Lynette Heckenberg Marcia Romero Margaret Kelly Marilyn Maudlin Mark & Janelle McGuire Mark Dye Mark Johnson Martha Rente Mary Ann Umthun Mary Butler Mary Ellen Jackson Mary Poffenbarger Melissa Garth Melissa Mulholland Michael Richards Michele Balbort Michele Masters Mike Hoffman Milt & Laurine Paule Molly Lovelock Monicka Coursey Monika Dowell Nancy Bundy Nancy Park Nancy Warren Nick Celanzman Pam Adams Pam Jackson Pam Varner Pamela Gerhardt Pat Darnold Pat Hudgel Patricia Cummings Patti Hasenclever Patty & Greg Day Patty Schulte Patty Schurk Paul & Doris Walz Paul & Lin Beckman Paul French Paula Burg Peggy Estrada Penny Sudbeck Phyllis Oberman Randy Vorwerk Ray & Barbara Mendenhall Ray Fullenkamp Rebecca Teater Renee Moss Rick Orth Risa Machholz Rita Kelzer Robert Galvin Robert Soto Ron & Debbie Underwood Ron Starkey Rose Witte Russell & Sarah Dirks Ruth Vornkahl Ruth Wittenmyer Samuel Creagan Sandi’s Sewing Connection Sandy Morrison Sandy Murphy Sara McClure Scott & Michele Peck Winter 2015 Shane McCoy Sharon Cooke Sherry Ashby Sherry Jones Shelley Jochims Stacey Garcia Stephanie Wilson Steve & Julie Swanson Steve & Terri Crowley Steve Stoll Steven & Rhonda Frevert Steven Perlstein Sue Mulch Susan Abbott Susan Beckman Susan Carter Susan Johnson Tags Instead - Angie Smith Terry Guy Theresa Short Tiffany Jennings Tina Hall Tom Marker Tom Murphy Tom & Tami Plein Tony Thomson Twyla Robertson Vicki Philabaum Vicki Shullaw Wayne Salzweedle Wes & Patricia Perry Wes Lunsford Zita Harmon In Honor Of IN HONOR OF LORI KIVLAHAN Fred & Kitty Winke Memorials IN MEMORY OF CYNTHIA THOMAS Timothy Schiltz IN MEMORY OF GERALD DINGMAN Friends & Family Benjamin & Sheila Moor Bonnie Riley Burton & Joanne Prugh C.A. & Anna Williams Cathryn Layer Charles & Sara Noel D.L. Ruschill Henry County Democrats James Luther Jane Housewright Page 7 Jennifer Christner Jerry & Julie Anderson Dennis & Diane Dietzman Jerry & Kristin Upton John & Janet Minnie Jon & Alisabeth Brouwer Kathleen Armentrout Larry & Sally Vickroy Laura Kivlahan Lee Mason Pennebaker Leroy & Joyce Sanders Meinen Construction Co, Inc. Merlin & Debra Burden Michael & Joyce Kruse Mrs. Glen Richenberger Richard & Mary Beth Young Robert & Martha Stotlar Robert & Susan Smith Ronald & Beverly Platt Ronald & Karen Osborne Stanley & Sharol Kroll Tami Buster Ted & Paula Mohrfeld Tim & Becky Mellinger U.A.W. Local 807 Wayne & Katherine Brumwell IN MEMORY OF THE ERTZ FAMILY Jeanette Hannum IN MEMORY OF RANDY CASTON Anna & Pod Kay Probert Arnold Refrigeration, Inc. Bob & Linda Long Charlotte Muntz Cheryl Lorenz Corrine Roth Darcy Hedges David & Lorraine Opiekun Elaine Luttenegger Jane Housewright Jay & Georgene Thordsen John & Debra Wiberg Lois Traman Micheal & Anita Wagner Mr. & Mrs Gerald Mattox Mrs. Ralph Caston, Jr. Patricia Short Rachel Kelley Richard Caston Rick Cheney Robert & Dorothy Goede Ronnie & Kim Smith Jerry & Julie Anderson Ruth Buehler Scott Matlick Vicki Shullaw William Bentler, Jr. IN MEMORY OF PAUL EISENMANN Monica Eisenmann Tastefully Yours Bistro & Catering Company Tastefully Yours Bistro and Catering Company 218 Jefferson Street – Unit 1-D Burlington, IA 52601 Open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (319) 572-8631 or Visit online www.tastefullyyoursbistro.com Hopefully Yours • ANTIQUES • COLLECTABLES • CLOTHING • FURNITURE STORE HOURS: Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 425 VALLEY • BURLINGTON, IA (319) 237-1140 Printed on recycled paper. Hope Haven Area Development Center 828 North 7th Burlington, Iowa 52601 Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Burlington, IA 52601 PERMIT NO. 576 Return Service Requested Our mission.. . . . to assist persons with disabilities to live a life of opportunity and well-being. Our vision.. . . . Hope Haven Area Development Center, through it’s commitment to excellence in care and services, will set the standard for support to persons with disabilities. Hope Haven does not release donor information to other entities. If you wish to have your name removed from future fundraising communications or have an address change, please notify Julie Anderson, Development Department, 828 North 7th, Burlington, Iowa 52601. (319) 237-1322. The Hope Haven “News & Views” is a quarterly publication of Hope Haven Area Development Center Corporation; a non-profit 501(c) 3 organizations dedicated to serving people with disabilities. 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Loren Stein, President Ruth Skeens, Vice President Kay Spieler, Treasurer Laurie Hempen, Secretary Patricia Coe Executive Director: Bob Bartles Lu Ann Glaser Editor: Julie Lunning Anderson, Director of Development & Community Relations. Merlin Hellman Development Assistant: Linda Leis All services are available to anyone without regard to age, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, degree of disability, race, color, creed, or citizenship. www.hopehavencorp.com JoAnn Lampe Bill Minnis Jim Sholl Rex Troute Donald Ross, Director Emeritus