The emphasis on children's charities that she had initially focused upon continued as a strong element of her public work.
Indeed, an increasingly important element of the group's work is developing leadership skills, particularly in disadvantaged youth.
In addition to playing in bands himself it has been a constant element of his work.
But even Krasic occasionally found elements of his work distasteful.
An important element of the agency's work continues to be around sustainability-related projects.
There is, however, one remaining important element of their work.
"I've come back to the body as the main element of my work," she says.
In 1997, even more so than in previous years, the social dialogue must be an essential element of the Commission's work.
Another critical element of Child Aid's work is teacher training.
"I've never had a problem," Sasser said about that element of his work.