HLQ History/Activities Mission The HLQ organization is focused on whole life living which provides support, education and networking services.  Specific activities include encouraging co-operation among similar organizations and communicating holistic concepts to our members, the general public and the media. Wellness Movement History The wellness movement began in the mid 1970s. The core premise is that, as we empower ourselves, we are better able to provide support for our loved ones and service to society. The growth of the wellness movement over the past 35 years has been dramatic. Individuals have changed their perspective on health and well-being, and have given greater priority to personal and family self-care. Today, holistic concepts are integrated into all aspects of modern society. Wellness oriented products, workshops and trainings are readily available in large cities and small towns. HLQ Milestones                              1980: First HLQ Magazine published.                              1982: Pittsburgh Magazine: Local recognition.                              1985: First Wellness Beat newsletter published.                              1986: Wellness Ball event.                              1986: Received 501(c) 3: non-profit status.                              1989: First HLQ Resource Guide published.                              1990: United Way donor option status achieved.                              1990: Point State Park Earth Day celebration.                              1995: Wellness Awards Banquet.                              1997: Initial website development.                              1998: Station Square Earth Week celebration.                              1999: HLQ Fund: The Pittsburgh Foundation.                              2003: SUNY Press: National recognition.                              2004: Web Based Experiental Learning                              2006: The Facilitators Handbook                              2007: FaBell Wellness Spa                              2008: Marketing Packet: Holistic Opportunities Operational Activities    o Networking - Dialogue - Education    o Community events - Membership gatherings and meetings    o Workshops - Seminars - Conferences Print and Electronic Media Activities HLQ Magazine - HLQ Directory - HLQ Resource Guides - Earth Week Newsletter - Wellness Beat Newsletter - Website Development - HLQ Website Experiential Learning HLQ Vision/Goals Networking Activities Encourage dialogue among diverse groups - Initiate community service projects - Encourage public policy development - Linkage with national and global wellness organizations Program Development Develop certificate and degree programs - Coordinate research projects - Expansion of public relations and website capability Holistic Business Development Encourage development of holistic education and healing centers - Market proactive wellness, health care insurance plan - Facilitate development of:  Sustainable living - Co-housing development - Earth friendly economic development Membership Profile Involvement Membership Profile Physicians - Health care professionals - Public policy advocates - Church leaders - Environmentalists - Educators - Psychologists - Scientists - Financial planners Involvement Opportunities Program Development Membership - Special events - Curriculum design - Public policy positions papers - Educational programs - Research studies - Bartering and exchange programs Networking and Outreach Community Events - Public relations and dialogue - Linkage with national/global organizations - Community service projects - Electronic media expansion Organizational Development Holistic business development - Health/Wellness insurance plan - Sustainable living - Co-housing development Administration Registration services - Office skills - Financial - Administrative planning Organization Development Vision Expansion The HLQ Fund: The Pittsburgh Foundation: History & Operations The Fund was established during the fall of 1999.  It is administered by the Pittsburgh Foundation, which provides:  technical support, continuity of operation, perpetuity of holistic concepts, and a vehicle for funding on-going community projects. Why The HLQ Fund is Unique o Decision makers are sensitive to holistic living concepts. o One contribution supports many projects. o Donors meet with funded project participants. o The fund targets, supports and promotes holistic living. Long-term HLQ Supporters Over 15 Years - Over 10 Years - Over 5 Years Electronic Media Textbook Development The Immediate Future Web Based: Change Facilitation and Interactive Learning We are coding, editing and making web ready hundreds of additional short interactive paragraphs and experiential processes.  All web-based components will be linked interactively. Future visions are to develop: videos, graphics, and broadband technology which supports and strengthens the learning experience. Present project goals include:   Interactive paragraphs and experiential processes for the following chapters: Chapter: A: Completed: 10/04; Revised: 6/06; 9/08 Chapter: Y: Completed: 6/06 Chapter: H: Completed: 8/08 Chapter: B Completed: 10/08 Chapter: P Completed: 10/08 Chapters: C, D: Completed: 11/08 Chapters: E, F, G: Estimated: 11/08 Chapters: N, O: Estimated: 12/08 Chapters: T: Estimated: 12/08 Chapters: I, J, K, L, M: Estimated: 1/09 Chapters: Q, R, S: Estimated: 2/09 Chapters: U,V: Estimated: 2/09 Chapters: W, X: Estimated: 5/09 Chapters: Z: Estimated: 6/09 HLQ Textbook Project: In Development Stage We are developing a textbook for schools, colleges, universities and professional development training programs. The CD:ROM Project: In Development Stage Information provided will include: = Expanded textbook information = Additional Chage Facilitation techniques = A thorough compilation of quotes, saying, and stories = Instruction manual for symbol interpretation = Operational manual for the "Movement to Joy" seminar = Comprehensive history of the emanatation of the HLQ organization = A directory of holistic living resources = Valuable product promotional opportunities Your Membership Support Is Appreciated Membership Information Additional Options Website Overview  Contact Us - Top of Page - Home Page Over 15 Years Support Linda Aldridge - Debbie Barr - Jerry Balbot - Tom Beardshall - Ed Brenkus Tom Cole - Brian Coyne - Marion Doland - Sheila Forester - Patti Foubert (*) Glenn Freund - Allen Goodman - Ann Hoist - Lois Hurt - Bob Jantsch Roger & Betsy Jorgansen - Matilda Kelly (*) - Jerry Knutson - Chuck Kravitz Dee Labuda - Barbie Madar - Mel Madden(*) - Maria Mann - Al Mann Howard Mark - Mary Pat Mengato - Karen Meyares - Kay Miller Linda Morrow - Nancy Mramor - Julie Murphy - Greg Nicosia - Rae O'Hair Jeff & Katheryn Pepper - John Peters - Amos Selavan (*) Henry Price David Speer - Jon Spiegel - Mari Stoner - Kasandra Sutton - Tom Tripoli Mary Ann Van Sickle - Ronni Weiss - Karen Wien Over 10 Years Support Mary Ruth Aull - Arthur Berman - Fran Bertonaschi - Judy Birk Virgie Bohn - Judy Crow - Tom Droege (*) - Harriet & Len Friedlander Ron Gaydos - Rich Geiger - Bruce Goldstein - Wendy Goodman - John Laird Mary Lancet - Cookie Linden - Karen Litzinger - Judy Martin - Ed Meek Karen Mellon - Linda Metzer - David Mortell - Jodi Peppel - Martha Pasula Jackie Paltis - Suzanne Polen - Cathy Raphael - Alice Richards Dawn Richards - Diane Ritchey Vaux - John Rose - Carl Sarver Dave Shiller - Jon Spiegel - Jacqueline Stoken - Elizabeth Urbaitis Dick Valinsky - Linda Wambaugh - Bill Wekselman Over 5 Years Support Franne Berez - Jac Blackman - Kathy Briar - Renee Bourg - Chris Bruck Priscilla Brown - Angel Cartwright - Mamie Lee Chamberland (*) - Tim Cimino Harvey Cohn - Curt Darcy - David Davisson - Al Diorio - Patty DiVecchio Peggy Elkis - Majorie Gatz (*) - Howard Gross - Sven Hosford - Linda Klapak George Keller - Ruth Kline - Margaret Koester - Fred Lancaster Gottfried Laube - Nancy McGowan - Sondra Morgan - Heidi Munn Craig Parke - Ed Radasky - Sharon Satterfield - Mathew Schneirov Jenise Sidebotham - Ted Soens - John Spanas - Nina Spencer PK Swami - Greg Swederski - Howard Taylor (*) - Phyllis Turk Sue Van Doren - Carole Walsh (*) Deceased Return To Support - Development - Expansion