Single Marine Program P.O. Box Camp Pendleton, CA 92055

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1 Single Marine Program P.O. Box Camp Pendleton, CA SMP 06 Oct 16 From: Erika Rogness, SMP Assistant, MCCS, Camp Pendleton To: SgtMaj Meza, SgtMaj MCI West MCB CamPen Subj: SMP Month Meeting Minutes 1. A SMP meeting was held on 06 October at San Onofre Beach Resort. The Member at Large called the meeting to order at List of those in attendance is provided on the sign in sheet (attachment 1). 2. Danielle West - SMP Coordinator Last month s minutes can be found at under the recreation / SMP tab. 3. SgtMaj Meza SgtMaj MCIWest-MCB CamPen 19 October 11 Area Football Field, Secretary of the Navy visit. Mainside Rec Center will be open and started as discussed by SgtMj. This information for those in 11 Area and 13 Area. SAFETY ISSUES Galaxy 7s are still burning up and E-Cigarettes are exploding. Be aware! Motorcycle safety courses will be open November, December and January. November and January are highly recommended as December classes will be very full. 4. Ben Payano Bachelor Housing Manager Not in attendance 5. Chris Massari Facilities Maintenance Division - Not in attendance 6. Tamika Peters San Onofre Beach Staff Not in attendance San Onofre Beach Club is open for PME, reception events, retirements, weddings, etc. All PME s are free of cost. Oct 21 Sunset Social event there will be food and games included. Campsite cottages are now available in 2 and 3 bedrooms. Also available, spots for RV trailers (book at least 12 weeks out). Cost depends on paygrade of Marine/Sailor 7. Jimi Shive Hardcorps Race Series - Tun Tavern event (go to website to register, $35). Register to celebrate the Marine Corps Birthday by signing up to run 10 miles or a 10K. This is a virtual run so completion is on the honor system. You will get a t-shirt and medal upon completion. 8. Patrick McNulty Transition and Employment Services - Starting planning for transition months from EAS date. TRS (Transition and Career Services) Program covers interview skills, resume writing, VA Benefits, How to Dress for Success, etc. Nov 3 Bldg 1795 LinkedIn will be on base and offering assistance on how to maximize the benefits of your LinkedIn account Skills Development Department 8 programs involved (such as Microsoft, assistance with job placement, etc) 8. Miguel Juarez Marine Corps Family Team Building

2 Helps Marines and Family Four lenses Program proven personality/temperament assessment which helps organizations build a solid understanding of the innate talent and potential of its individuals. If looking for additional volunteer opportunities, please feel free to contact Miguel or Family Team Building at Brittni Dunn MCCS Youth Sports Looking for flag football and cheerleader coaches for youth sports years old football and cheerleading. Practice begins after October 15 th and season wrap-up is February 18 th. Coaching application will be online: Nov 2 nd Area Fitness Grappling Tournament. Commanding General s Cup points are awarded for this competition. This tournament is open to Active Duty aboard Camp Pendleton. Show up with your team of four day of the event and register. 10. Patrick Gallegos MCCS Marketing - Trees for Troops Dec 3 Wire Mountain Baseball Fields, 7am-11am Program gives fresh Christmas trees to service members free of charge. Sept 28 - Oct 11 NEW Military Star Card Account Save 15% on your first DAYS purchases when you open a new account. See MCX Locations for details. Oct 6-7 Military Women in Transition Career Symposium & Resource Fair. Symposium-Thu, Oct 6, 9am-4pm. Resource Fair- Fri, Oct 7, 9am-12pm. Pacific Views Event Center. For more info and to register: Oct 12 - Master's Degree Workshop This workshop is for people looking for more information about getting their Master's degree. Open to Active Duty, Veterans, DoD Civilians and dependents. Call or register at: Oct 14 - The Leadership Scholar Program (LSP) Forum LSP is a partnership between universities/colleges and the Marine Corps. Marines will have an opportunity to meet with the schools oneon-one in regards to their degree programs. You do not have to be an LSP candidate to attend! Register at Oct Benchmade Event Pacific Views MCX 20% Off All Benchmade Products. Plus FREE laser engraving with Benchmade purchase! October 17-21st- High Intensity Tactical Training Level 1 Course at Paige Fieldhouse, Bldg for Active Duty & Reserves. Please wear Cammies & Bring PT Gear (Green on Green). To register, visit For more info call: /0657 Oct 19th Annual Customer Survey Invitation (CSI) Will be opening Oct 19 look for the link on Take the survey and you are entered to win over $10,000 worth of prizes! Looking for volunteers for the upcoming Holiday events with the MCX and MCCS. Earn a Certificate of Appreciation Gift Card. Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. If you are interested contact Teresa Harding (Marketing) Teresa.Harding@usmc-mccs.org or

3 11. GySgt Transition and Employment Services - Old Issues: Mainside Rec Area talk to Danielle West New Issues: 12. Volunteer Opportunities and Upcoming Trips - Subjects discussed were in SMP agenda (Attachment 2). Oct 14 La Brea Tar Pits - $5 per person. Includes transportation. Oct 28 Del Mar Screamzone - $5.00 per person includes transportation and Triple Haunt Admission with Fast Track. Group departs Semper Fit HQ, bldg at 1800 and will return at Midnight. Signups open 3 October. Costumes allowed, NO masks. Nov 18 Knotts Berry Farm - $5.00 per person includes transportation, and free Active Duty park entrance. Group departs Semper Fit HQ, Bldg 1253 at 0730 and will return at Signups open 12 October. Nov 24 Thanksgiving Day Dinner Free Thanksgiving Meal at located at SMP Rec Centers: 21, 22, 24, 33, 41, 43 and Conclusion Next Meeting will be held 03 November at 22 SMO Rec Center 14. If you have any questions please contact: SMP President: CPL Dena Dolson SMP Coordinator: Danielle West at Respectfully submitted by: Erika Rogness SMP Assistant Reviewed and approved by: SgtMaj Meza SgtMaj, MCI West MCB CamPen

4 Base Wide Volunteer Opportunities POC : Tom Wagner This listing of volunteer opportunities is provided for informational purposes for military members and their families and does not imply official DoD or USMC endorsement of any non-federal volunteer opportunity. Individuals who volunteer do so at their own risk. DoD and USMC do not monitor or control and are not responsible for the listed organization. Organization Date(s) & Times POC Contact Information Notes San Luis Rey Elementary Harvest Festival Lake Elementary Red Ribbon Fun Run/Spirit Day October 21st 4:30pm - 7:30pm October 28th Jessica Goss Jessica.goss@oside.us Valerie Smith, Lake Elementary PTA Red Ribbon Week Coordinator: valeriesmith718@att.net or Please come out and volunteer at the San Luis Rey Elementary Harvest Festival on October 21st! Volunteers needed to provide light security and help run activities and game booths from 4:30pm till 7:30pm. This is an awesome event for a local school where the whole community comes out to have fun! Volunteer and have some fun too! As a grand finale for our Red Ribbon Week, we are having the Marines/Sailors come and motivate the students to exercise during our "Red Ribbon Fun Run/Spirit Day", which will take place during lunch recesses on the track field for all students from kindergarten - 5th grades. The Marines/Sailors will be great examples of good character, good values, good choices, and healthy living for our students. First shift of 12, please arrive 10:45am and lead warm up exercises/run laps with children till 12pm. Next shift of 12, please arrive at 11:50am and exercise with the kids until 1:15p. They will get a letter of appreciation for helping to motivate our students to exercise. Ivey Ranch Elementary Annual Harvest Festival Friday, 14 Oct 2016 from 4pm to 9pm Darcy Clevenger E- MAIL DARCY@IVEYRANCHPTO.ORG In past years we've had Marines volunteer to help us man the games, jumpies, pony rides, etc. It's been wonderful because it allows families to enjoy the festival instead of working it. We need about 25 volunteers to cover all the activities. I truly appreciate all your assistance. If you have any questions, please contact me. Monster Mash at Hope Elementary School! Friday October 14, 2016 (POC): Nhi Tran # (760) , nia143@yahoo.com Please come and join Hope Elementary School PTA Monster Mash Carnival Event. We are searching for volunteers to help with the event. We will need help setting up and cleaning up for the carnival. Some of the other things we will need help with is managing the carnival games and directing cars for the Trunk or Treat. It will be a fun night to interact with the kids and friendly families of Hope Elementary. Drinks and snacks will be provided for the volunteers. You will also be receiving a letter of appreciation Tamarack Ave. Carlsbad Ca

5 Base Wide Volunteer Opportunities POC : Tom Wagner This listing of volunteer opportunities is provided for informational purposes for military members and their families and does not imply official DoD or USMC endorsement of any non-federal volunteer opportunity. Individuals who volunteer do so at their own risk. DoD and USMC do not monitor or control and are not responsible for the listed organization. Organization Date(s) & Times POC Contact Information Notes Camp Pendleton Holiday Tree Lighting Trees for Troops featuring Breakfast with Santa event O'side Turkey Trot 2016 Saturday November 19th Friday December 2nd and Sarurday December 3rd Tuesday, November 22nd, Wednesday, November 23rd and Thursday, November 24th. Devin Leal, Special Events Marketing Manager Devin@mccscp.com Devin Leal, Special Events Marketing Manager (Office) or Devin.Leal@usmc-mccs.org Karen Cunnigham, Kinane Events, Inc. volunteer@osideturkeytrot.com Phone: (760) TWO SHIFTS! TWO SHIFTS! Shift One from Event Set Up. They need 50 Marines $25.00 MCX Gift Card & Certificate of Appreciation & Volunteer Shirt Shift Two from Event itself and Event Breakdown. They need 35 Marines $25.00 MCX Gift Card & Certificate of Appreciation & Volunteer Shirt Friday December 2nd Event Set Up! They need 25 Marines $15.00 MCX Gift Card & Certificate of Appreciation & Volunteer Shirt Saturday December 3rd Event Day! They need 25 Marines Event itself and Event Breakdown $15.00 MCX Gift Card & Certificate of Appreciation & Volunteer Shirt Positions are available on the following days: Tuesday, November 22nd, Wednesday, November 23rd and Thursday, November 24th. Volunteers needed to help with all aspects of the event. If you have a large group that would like to volunteer together, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator. Earn funds for unit events when a group of 10 or more volunteer together! Bike the Coast November 4-5th Tommy Head volunteer@bikethe-coast.com Information about this event can be found at For this event to be a success, we need lots of volunteers. Volunteers receive an event volunteer T-shirt, snacks, lunch/dinner (depending upon work shift), letter of appreciation and community service hours. In addition, groups of 6 or more earn $10 per person per shift for their team s favorite charity.

6 Base Wide Volunteer Opportunities POC : Tom Wagner This listing of volunteer opportunities is provided for informational purposes for military members and their families and does not imply official DoD or USMC endorsement of any non-federal volunteer opportunity. Individuals who volunteer do so at their own risk. DoD and USMC do not monitor or control and are not responsible for the listed organization. Organization Date(s) & Times POC Contact Information Notes Operation Hope Vista Ongoing Richard Muir richarkmuri@outlook.com (760) or (760) Operation Hope Vista is a women s and children temporary shelter that is looking for volunteers to help weed-grass removal and cleanup. Also later in the future possible help out with planning and install of drought resistant plants. Event should take between 1 2 days. Letter of Appreciation s will be provided. The Panther Lacrosse Club February - May Tom Slaughter tom.slaughter@oulacrosse.org The Panther Lacrosse Club is searching for a coach for the upcoming 2016 season. This is a High School Boys Varsity program that will be competing in the Pacific Lacrosse League (PLL) for the upcoming 2016 season. The season runs February through May, with practices on weeknights from 7-9PM in the Vista High School Stadium in Vista, CA. Games will be scheduled on weekend (usually Saturdays). Practices will be scheduled to begin in December. There is an existing core group of players with lacrosse experience, and a large number of non-lacrosse athletes ready to give the sport a try. Previous coaching experience is desired, but not required. Previous high school playing experience Big Brothers, Big Sisters of San Diego Mondays or Wednesdays or Cory Schurlock Tuesdays - CoryS@SDBigs.org or Thursdays Big Brother Big Sisters of San Diego is looking for active duty and civilian volunteers for our Operation Bigs program which takes place on all 5 elementary schools on Camp Pendleton. In our program, the Big Brother and Big Sister volunteers meet with their Little Brothers and Little Sisters for one hour one day a week (times and dates are the same every week) at the child s school site. During that hour the Big and Little matches do activities such as play board games, do arts and crafts projects, or just run around outside, playing ball, throwing Frisbees, jumping rope, and other fun activities! These are the days and times we meet each week during the school year Fisher House Camp Pendleton Kiana Bright (760) kiana.bright@usmc.mil The Fisher House provides a "home away from home" at no cost for families of patients admitted for medical care at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton or affiliated medical centers. We offer comfortably furnished rooms with bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, living, dining, laundry and play rooms. The home provides free temporary lodging so military families can be close to their loved ones during a medical crisis. Fisher House is available to families of active duty, retired and veterans from all services including the National Guard and Coast Guard. Our Fisher House has a full-time staff but depends on volunteers and voluntary support to enhance daily operations and program expansion. Please consider volunteering your time to help our courageous service members and their families.

7 Base Wide Volunteer Opportunities POC : Tom Wagner This listing of volunteer opportunities is provided for informational purposes for military members and their families and does not imply official DoD or USMC endorsement of any non-federal volunteer opportunity. Individuals who volunteer do so at their own risk. DoD and USMC do not monitor or control and are not responsible for the listed organization. Organization Date(s) & Times POC Contact Information Notes Camp Pendleton Veterans Memorial Garden Robert Warrick gwarrickster@gmail.com Various services are needed Voices for Children hours per month James Burnham JamesB@speakupnow.org Volunteers must be at least 21 year old and committed to following a child's case for 18 months Next Step Service Dogs Judy judy@nextstepservicedogs.org Various services are needed Calvary Chapel Steve Henschel Needs motivated volunteers to assist with landscaping duties for the elderly Rancho Santa Margarita y Las Flores Docents The Angel Depot 3rd Monday of each month beginning in March Paul Durrance pgdurrance@cox.net Deacon John Fredette ext 132 Needs a volunteer to act as the webmaster 7-8 volunteers are needed to help the elderly carry food boxed to their cars. Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of great students) Flexible Stephen Keith Various services are needed Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pets Catherine Crain gasp.ca@gmail.com Various services are needed The Pegasus Rising Project Gary Alder gadler@pegasusrising.org Volunteer horse caregivers water, feed and clean up after their 14 Polish Arabian horses twice daily. Habitat for Humanity Riverside Luis Munoz ext 118 habitatriverside.org Habitat for Humanity Riverside is looking to build homes for veterans in the city of Jurupa Valley. In partnership with California Department of Veteran Affairs, Habitat for Humanity Riverside will build 26 new, Energy STAR rated efficient single-family residents dedicated to veterans and families of the fallen. Navy Marine Corps Relief Society Celeste Chavira celeste.chavira@nmcrs.org Elizabeth Wyman elizabeth.wyman@nmcrs.org Need volunteers for Caseworker and Client Services Assistant positions.

8 Base Wide Volunteer Opportunities POC : Tom Wagner This listing of volunteer opportunities is provided for informational purposes for military members and their families and does not imply official DoD or USMC endorsement of any non-federal volunteer opportunity. Individuals who volunteer do so at their own risk. DoD and USMC do not monitor or control and are not responsible for the listed organization. Organization Date(s) & Times POC Contact Information Notes North County Lifeline Melissa Alcazar malcazar@nclifeline.org Need volunteers for tutoring, homework helpers, donation pickup, mentors, tax preparers, administrative assistance. Also need volunteers to help with the strawberry festival in Vista and the wine festival in Encinitas. Military Special Needs Network /page/volunteer-to-help Various services are needed Blue Star Families Kerry-Ann Ellington camppendleton@bluestarfam.org Blue Star Families, a national non-profit, whose mission is to "Support, Empower and Connect" military families with each other, is seeking volunteers aboard Camp Pendleton and the surrounding area. They have several different programs that would benefit from additional volunteers; they include: Operation Appreciation, Military Kidz Club, Books on Bases. Each program has different capacities in which to volunteer in. Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary Ali Nusbaum alinusbaum@msn.com There are a lot of chores to do there and only a few volunteers. The animals have to be cared for whether volunteers show up or not, and many of the current volunteers are seniors. They often find it difficult to stay to a regular schedule. Most of the chores involve cleaning and washing, not the most exciting type of chore, but one that is required daily. Dog walking would also be helpful. Community Resource Center Community Resource Center is seeking volunteers that can help with event breakdown for their Fall Equinox gala and their soccer season. The Fall Equinox gala is in September are times and days to be determined. Los Angelitos de Encinitas is seeking two soccer coaches. Soccer coaching experience is not a must, just knowledge of the game is needed. Overall, we are looking for male role models for low-income youth. Sunrise Youth Care Center Escondido Ana (760) Sunrise Youth Care Center in Escondido is in need of a few mature men who would be willing to mentor their boys. They especially need men who are of African American and Hispanic descent. They prefer men who are in their 30's-40's, and men who perhaps grew up in foster care or were in trouble with the law before they turned their lives around. Banding Together info@themusictherapycenter.com (619) Have you ever wanted to volunteer with teens and young adults with special needs? Do you have a desire to help others? If so, this could be a great opportunity for you. This group helps teens with special needs (such as autism) learn the dynamics of building friendships, social skills and self-expression through fresh and creative avenues. Drawing on peers and professionals from the music community, this group experiences music recording, instrument exploration, improvisational

9 Base Wide Volunteer Opportunities POC : Tom Wagner This listing of volunteer opportunities is provided for informational purposes for military members and their families and does not imply official DoD or USMC endorsement of any non-federal volunteer opportunity. Individuals who volunteer do so at their own risk. DoD and USMC do not monitor or control and are not responsible for the listed organization. Organization Date(s) & Times POC Contact Information Notes L.I.N.K.S You want to volunteer? L.I.N.K.S. wants to help! L.I.N.K.S. makes volunteering easy, fun and fit into your schedule! There are so many ways to assist! Volunteer at LINKS sessions as a behind-the-scenes timekeeper or build your communication and public speaking skills as a mentor. Perhaps donating homemade treats is more your style join the LINKS Hospitality Team. If you have a busy schedule, LINKS will work with you to find a way for you to exercise your creativity, utilize your organizational skills or people skills on your own timetable. LINKS is run by volunteers, so come build your legacy with the Camp Pendleton LINKS Team. It s a great way to learn, network, build your resume and have a blast doing it. Take the first step and register for LINKS for Spouses at !

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13 Newsletter October 2016 Advanced registration is required for all SMP trips, events & volunteer opportunities. Program events are open only to single Marine and Sailors stationed on Camp Pendleton. Participants who volunteer must register in advance with SMP HQ in order to receive a letter of appreciation. Volunteers must provide their own transportation except for PE fitness Challenge. A signed command permission slip is required for all SMP activities. All activities depart from Semper Fit Headquarters Bldg Unless otherwise stated and require that participants utilize the provided transportation. Upcoming SMP Meetings, Trips and Special Events 10/ SMP Monthly Meeting Single Marines Program Meeting at San Onofre Beach Club. 10/ Las Vegas Trip $ per person, includes transportation and 3 night hotel stay on Las Vegas strip. Group departs Semper Fit HQ, Bldg 1253 at /14 - La Brea Tar Pits $5 per person includes transportation. Group departs Semper Fit HQ, Bldg 1253 at /28 - Del Mar Scream Zone $5.00 per person includes transportation and Triple Haunt Admission with Fast Track. Group departs Semper Fit HQ, bldg at 1800 and will return at Midnight. Signups open 3 October. Costumes allowed, NO masks. 11/18 - Knotts Berry Farm $5.00 per person includes transportation, and free Active Duty park entrance. Group departs Semper Fit HQ, Bldg 1253 at 0730 and will return at Signups open 12 October. SMP Volunteer Opportunities Retirement Home Visits. Have dinner with the residents. Charlies are the requested uniform for these events. Max of 6-10 volunteers needed for each opportunity. Each event begins at /11 - Rancho Vista Retirement Home 10/12 - Pacific Place Retirement Home 10/26 - Fairwinds Retirement Home 10/ Base Stables Volunteer Day. Camp Pendleton Stables, bldg Participants will help clean and groom horses, clean stalls, and help with general maintenance at the stables. Uniform of the day is civilian attire. Closed toed shoes are required. A maximum of 10 participants are needed for this opportunity. Participants must sign up prior to the event. 10/21 P.E. Fitness Challenge. Volunteers will host an all-day fitness challenge at a local Middle school. All volunteers must meet at Semper Fit Headquarters at Please eat breakfast before you arrive. Dress attire is the Marine Corps Running Suit with green PT shorts and plain skivvy shirt underneath. Lunch will be provided. 40 volunteers needed. 10/22 Pumpkin Plummet Volunteers will 10 volunteers needed at 1500 at 13 Area Pool. Volunteers may wear civilian attire and will help with parking, games, and crowd control. An LOA will be issued to volunteers, dinner will also be provided. MCCS Activities 10/1 - Tour De Camp Pendleton $10 for Active Duty includes race bib, t-shirt, Gatorade, snacks, and race access. Cycling event riding from the Northernmost point on Camp Pendleton through Basilone and down to Las Pulgas covering varying routes of 25, 50, 75 and 100 miles. Register at 10/5 - GC Cup Kickball Tournament. Max 10 players on a team. Team rosters are set once your first game has started. Unit uniforms or cleats are optional, pennies uniforms, Kickball are provided. No metal cleats. Commanding General's Cup Points are awarded for this tournament. This tournament is for active duty military stationed aboard Camp Pendleton. 3 female teams are required for a Female Category Division. There is NO entry fee. Check out upcoming events and up-to-date Cup point standing at 11/6-11 Tun Tavern Ten Virtual 10 K and 10 mile Run - Celebrate the Marine Corps 241st birthday. Run between November 6-11 and receive the event shirt and finisher medal. Register by Nov 6 at finished your 10K or 10 miles by Nov 11 and receive your prizes in the mail. Proceeds support the quality of life programs for active duty programs aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

14 SMP Recreation Center Events October Area - Del Mar Bldg (760) / Area - Las Flores Bldg (760) /03,10, 17, 24, Monday Night Football 10/ Pizza Lunch 10/ Ping Pong Tournament 10/ New Movie Marathon 10/ Trick or Treat Candy 22 Area - Chappo Bldg (760) / /03,10, 17, 24, Monday Night Football 10/ Donuts and Coffee 10/ Apple Pie and Ice Cream 10/ Popcorn, Snacks and a Movie 10/ Poker Tournament 43 Area - Las Pulgas Bldg (760) /03,10, 17, 24, Monday Night Football 10/ UFC Fight Party 10/ Monday Night Football 10/ Lunch & Learn: Intro to Investing 10/ Spooky Painting Party 10/ Scary Movie Marathon 10/ Halloween Candy Bar 24 Area - Landing Zone Bldg (760) /03,10, 17, 24, Monday Night Football 10/ Breakfast Buffett Building / UFC Viewing and Pizza Party 10/ Lunch & Learn: Building Wealth Investing 10/ Scary Movie Marathon 10/ Halloween Candy Bar 33 Area - Margarita Bldg (760) /03,10, 17, 24, Monday Night Football 10/ Mortal Kombat Tournament 10/ Happy Birthday Navy Dessert Bar 10/ Makers Studio: Dia De Los Muertos Painting Party 10/ Warming up Wednesday Lunch 10/ Motherlode Monday Baked Potato 10/ New Movie Marathon 10/ Makers Studio: Pumpkin Decorating/Carving 10/ Halloween Candy Bar 10/03,10, 17, 24, Monday Night Football 10/ Video Game Tournament 10/ Tri Tip Sandwich Day 10/ New Movie Marathon 10/ Halloween Treats 53 Area - Camp Horno Bldg (760) Facility is closed for renovations. Events are held at bldg / Mortal Kombat PS4 Tournament 10/ on 5 Basketball Tournament at 53 Area Fitness Center 10/ New Movie Marathon 10/ Waffle Wednesday 62 Area - San Mateo Bldg (760) / /03,10, 17, 24, Monday Night Football 10/ Taco Day 10/ National Cake Decorating Day 10/ Conflict Resolution Day Chess Tournament 10/ All Hallows Eve San Clemente Hills Mountain Bike Ride 10/ Halloween Sand-"witch" Lunch

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