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. Educational emphasis is on the development of self-directed experiential learning modules. The core assumption is faith with acceptance of our personal experiences can lead to healing opportunities and transformative change. 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 tosociety. The growth of the wellness movement over the past 30 years has been dramitic.   Individuals have changed their perspective on health and well-being, and have developed a greater priority for 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. Operational Activities Networking - Dialogue - Education: Community events - Membership gatherings and meetings - Workshops - Seminars - Conferences Print and Electronic Media: HLQ Magazine - HLQ Directory - HLQ Resource Guides - Earth Week Newsletter - Wellness Beat Newsletter - Website Development - Fbel: Faith Based Experiential Learning HLQ Milestones (over 25 years of service)                              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 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 - Appropriate technology- Ecology business development MEMBERSHIP PROFILE AND 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 - Positions papers - Public policy - Educational programs - Research studies - Bartering and exchange programs Networking and Outreach: HLQ informational exchange - Public relations - Community dialogue - Linkage with national/global organizations - Community service projects Organizational Development: Holistic business development - Health/Wellness insurance plan - Sustainable living - Co-housing development Future Website Development: Self-Directed Learning Enhancements - Community/Global Events Calendar - Holistic Living Resource Directory - Selected Wellness Products - HLQ Textbook Project (See details below) Administration: Registration services - Office skills - Financial - Administrative planning. DEVELOPMENT and EXPANSION Long-term HLQ Supporters See: Over 15 Years - Over 10 Years - Over 5 Years The HLQ Fund: 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? Decision makers are sensitive to holistic living concepts. One contribution supports many projects. Donors meet with funded project participants. Fund targets, supports and promotes holistic living. FUTURE WEBSITE DEVELOPEMNT Self-Directed Learning Enhancements 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 groupings: Chapters: A (paragraghs enterred: 10/04) & B, G & H Chapters: C & D, E & F Chapters: N, O, P & Q Chapters: K, S, T & U Chapters: W & X Chapters: I & J, L & M Chapters: R, V, Y & Z Community/Global Events Calendar Networking - Fundraising - Informational tables - Mini seminars - Celebration - Entertainment Holistic Living Resource Directory Listings by practitioner or company name, descriptive categories, geographic location.   See:   Listing Categories Member Directory Listings by member name, email, and a personal vision Selected Wellness Products Over the years, there are a few products HLQ members purchase with passion.   We are establishing a product list, and are in the process of arranging an efficient purchasing procedure. HLQ Textbook Project We are developing a textbook for schools, colleges, universities and professional development training programs The project will provide textbook information (in CD-ROM format) to HLQ members to facilitate the experiential learning process. Some of the proposed topics include:  Facilitation techniques for healing change and support groups - Experiential exercises - Research and investigation opportunities - Public speaking and workshop presentation assignments - Program evaluation guidelines - Client information and dialogue procedures - Lesson planning techniques and more. 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