Facts about QLC

The Quality of Life Council (QLC) is a public benefit corporation organized pursuant to the provisions of the Indiana Nonprofit Corporation Act of 1991. It is a public/private partnership formed to promote sustainable development in Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties. The QLC provides a forum for a diverse group of public and private sector who meet on a regular basis to formally promote continuous improvement in our quality of life in Northwest Indiana through:

• The development of an appreciation for regional solutions to the challenges that we face in achieving and sustaining a high quality of life;
• Sponsoring needed research to improve the quality of life;
• Identifying and advocating for needed sustainable development projects; and
• Developing and monitoring key indicators pertaining to our quality of life.

Structure and Membership

The QLC was formed in September 1997 following two years of discussion and planning. On July 31, 2000, it achieved formal nonprofit corporation status. The organization includes approximately 200 members and is directed by a Board of Directors. The presidents and chancellors of our six institutions of higher learning in Northwest Indiana serve as Board chairs on a rotating basis. The Executive Director of the council is Megan Haller. Mark Reshkin, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of IUN and environmental advocate Lee Botts serve as senior policy advisors. 

2007-08 Operating Budget

Revenue

Awards Luncheon            $5,000
Membership Dues         $30,000
Contributions                  $25,000
Operating Grants           $25,000
Meeting Fees                   $3,000

Total Revenue                                            $83,000

Expense

Operating Expense

Dues and Subscriptions       $1,000
    D&O Insurance                   $1,400
    Office Supplies                     $600
     Postage                                $246    
     Telephone                          $1,200

Total Operating Expense                            $4,446

Program Expense   

    Awards Banquet                $2,500
    Membership Brochure    $2,500
    Quarterly Meetings        $12,000
    Voices Publication          $2,000
    Website Hosting                    $360

    Total Program Expense                            $19,360

Staff Expense:

    Conferences/Seminars                  $500
    Executive Director                     $48,000
    Taxes and Insurance                  $8,688
    Travel Expense                             $1,200

    Total Staff Expense                                     $58,388

Budgeted Net Income                                            $806