Daniel Bolz is the President and CEO of the Statue of Responsibility Foundation, which plans to build a 300-foot monument on the American West coast to complement the Statue of Liberty. It will depict two hands clasped together as designed by the internationally known sculptor Gary Lee Price, who was commissioned for the project. Viktor E Frankl, the author of Man’s Search for Meaning, wasthe first to envision a second towering statue in the U.S. to portray that “responsibility must go hand in hand with liberty.”

A native of Marquette, Michigan, Bolz grew up appreciating the joy of good art and the beauty of nature. Daniel’s professional training came from universities in Michigan and Utah, where he studied art, political science, community education administration, and business management. He holds a BA in political science and art, an M.Ed., in educational administration, and an MBA. He has lived and worked in New York, Michigan, Utah, Germany, and Scotland. Since 1987 he has headed his own management consulting company, Paradigm International, providing executive level management and marketing consulting to private businesses, government entities and non-profit foundations.

Daniel and his wife, Ingrid, are the proud parents of four daughters with three grandchildren. Bolz has been working on the Statue of Responsibility monument project since 2002 and is a third-generation military veteran. He says working to see this monument built is his way of defending freedom, just as his great-grandfather did in WWI in Germany.

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Click on one and find out what was happening on that date… This monument project has a long and storied history. The sculptor, Gary Lee Price, was commissioned in 1997 to begin design work on the monument. Starting in October 2004, the Foundation decided to send project updates to our growing database of volunteers and other ‘friends of freedom’ around the world. These project updates have grown into our current ‘online newsletter’.

In November 2004, a Foundation delegation went to Vienna to interview Mrs. Frankl and members of the Frankl Institute.

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The Statue of Responsibility Foundation is committed to seeing the idea of Dr. Viktor E. Frankl become a reality. In the 1960’s, Frankl said, “Freedom is not the last word. Freedom is only part of the story and half of the truth. The positive aspect of freedom is responsibleness. That is why I recommend that the Statue of Liberty on the East Coast be supplemented by a Statue of Responsibility on the West Coast.”

“Alex Pattakos, a vibrant and passionate champion of freedom, is a most welcomed addition to our Honorary Advisory Council, said Daniel Bolz, President & CEO of the Statue of Responsibility Foundation. Alex was a personal friend of Dr. Frankl and received a strong personal endorsement from Dr. Frankl to see to it that Alex’s book, Prisoners of Our Thoughts: Viktor Frankl’s Principles at Work, become internationally successful. Dr. Frankl believed that the message in Alex’s book was one that needed to heard by everyone concerned with practical applications of Dr. Frankl’s own message of finding meaning in life. Dr. Pattakos will bring great energy and drive to our growing group of committed Foundation volunteers. It will be through these individuals, and their understanding of why the message of the Statue of Responsibility monument is so imperatively needed in this moment in history, that we will succeed in our cause to build what has been called, the most compelling monument project of t he 21st Century,” Bolz concluded.”

MORE ABOUT DR. PATTAKOS

Dr. Alex Pattakos is widely known and respected as a pioneer in transformational thinking. Worthwhile Magazine (May 2005) identified him as “one of the most provocative authors and smartest thinkers found on today’s bookshelves.” As the founder of the Center for Personal Meaning, based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, he is passionate about helping people realize their highest potential and find deeper, authentic meaning in their work and everyday lives. He is a leading authority on applying the philosophy and therapeutic approach of Dr. Viktor Frankl to work and the workplace and was encouraged personally by Dr. Frankl to write his new book, Prisoners of Our Thoughts: Viktor Frankl’s Principles at Work. Prisoners of Our Thoughts includes a Foreword by Dr. Stephen R. Covey, best-selling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Prior to founding the Center for Personal Meaning and being a principal of The Innovation Group, Alex taught at several universities in the USA, served as a graduate program head, and directed two applied research institutes. He was among the initial faculty for the “Innovations in American Government Awards Program” at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, served as a faculty member at The Brookings Institution, and was also an adjunct professor of Innovation Management in the business program at the University of Toronto. Dr. Pattakos is also a past president of Renaissance Business Associates, an international, nonprofit association of people committed to promoting sound business ethics and elevating the human spirit in the workplace. During his term as president, RBA was active in Australia, Canada, Europe, Nigeria, South Africa, and the USA.

Additional information about Dr. Pattakos (affectionately nicknamed “Dr. Meaning!”) and his work is available on www.prisonersofourthoughts.com and www.seedsofinnovation.com.

Speaking about the monument project, Pattakos said, “I have always been intrigued by Dr. Frankl’s idea for a Statue of Responsibility. Indeed, it made common sense to me for, as a political scientist (and of Greek heritage), I couldn’t imagine a true democratic system founded on liberty alone. On the contrary, without personal and collective responsibility, there can be no democracy, no real freedom, and, as Dr. Frankl would say, no authentic will to meaning. I submit that the time has come for us to acknowledge this part of our human-ness for all the world to see. True freedom, however, is more than just another word–it is a fundamental value that must be cherished and protected by each and every one of us. And this can only be accomplished if we hold ourselves, and our fellow human beings, responsible. It is against this backdrop that I accept the Foundation’s invitation to be a member of the Honorary Advisory Council for such a meaning-full monument project. Besides my obvious passion for advancing Dr. Frankl’s legacy, I feel privileged to have an opportunity to help make the Statue of Responsibility more than an idea. It is an idea whose time has come!”

MORE ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

The Statue of Responsibility Foundation, a 501-c-3, non-profit corporation, has a two-fold mission: First, to raise the funding necessary to construct the monument. Second, and more long-term in nature, is to establish an educational scholarship fund. Scholarships will be given to applicants who have financial need and who can demonstrate how they have applied the principle of responsibility in their life – and how they plan to carry out responsibility following their university graduation.

Readers may find out more about the Statue of Responsibility Foundation, and see the design of the monument, by viewing their web site at www.sorfoundation.org.

The Statue of Responsibility Foundation is committed to seeing the idea of Dr. Viktor E. Frankl become a reality. In the 1960’s, Frankl said, “Freedom is not the last word. Freedom is only part of the story and half of the truth. The positive aspect of freedom is responsibleness. That is why I recommend that the Statue of Liberty on the East Coast be supplemented by a Statue of Responsibility on the West Coast.”

“Steve Boody will serve as Co-Chair of our Building Steering Committee. As such, he and his art consulting firm will be responsible for guiding the foundry casting process for the entire artistic ‘stainless steel skin’ on the 300-foot tall monument. Additionally, his firm will provide landscape architecture design work for the surrounding Monument Pathway.” Mr. Boody and his team bring over twenty years of professional experience to this project. Their enthusiasm for this huge project is matched only by their vision of why it is so important to complete this monument as quickly as possible.” “We are honored to have them on-board,” said Daniel Bolz, President & CEO of the Statue of Responsibility Foundation.

Boody will join the general contractor, structural steel firm, engineers, and architects who will make up the Building Steering Committee.

Reflecting on the project, Mr. Boody said, “The first thing that really intrigued me about the SOR project was not the scale of the project, even though it will be 300 feet tall, nor was it the design itself, even though it is a wonderful work of art. No, it was the story behind the project and the belief that without individual responsibility, we will not have our liberty or freedom.”

“Several years ago I was involved with researching the Restructuring of America’s Educational System and I was alarmed at the direction our Nation and our educational system was moving. To quote President Lincoln, “The philosophy in the classroom of this generation is the philosophy of government in the next.” I have been concerned that our Nation is willing to give up our individual liberties to be safe, and according to George Orwell, “Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.”.

“I think of the hundreds of thousands of men and women who have given their lives so we can be free today, and I say, we must stand for those same values, so that our grandchildren’s grandchildren may be free. Another great American, Patrick Henry said it so well – “Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains or slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!”

“It will be a breath of fresh air to have a second monument standing on our Nations shores representing the true values of our forefathers, to remind us of our history, and to understand that we must never let down our vigil.”

More About Boody Fine Arts

An art consulting firm with over twenty-six years of experience, Boody Fine Arts, Inc., St. Louis, MO., has served numerous Fortune 500 Corporations in commissioning and administering large, complex art projects. Their diverse client mix includes professional firms, developers, medical centers, and sport stadiums. For additional information on their services, go to www.boodyfinearts.com.

More About The Foundation

The Statue of Responsibility Foundation, a 501(c)(3), non-profit corporation, has a two-fold mission: First, to raise the funding necessary to construct the monument. Second, and more long-term in nature, is to establish an educational scholarship fund. Scholarships will be given to applicants who have financial need and who can demonstrate how they have applied the principle of responsibility in their life – and how they plan to carry out responsibility following their university graduation.

Readers may find out more about the Statue of Responsibility Foundation, see a 3-D computer animation of the design of the monument, and view the introductory DVD of the project, by going to their web site at www.SORfoundation.org.

The Statue of Responsibility Foundation is committed to seeing the idea of Dr. Viktor E. Frankl become a reality. In the 1960’s, Frankl said, “Freedom is not the last word. Freedom is only part of the story and half of the truth. The positive aspect of freedom is responsibleness. That is why I recommend that the Statue of Liberty on the East Coast be supplemented by a Statue of Responsibility on the West Coast.”

Speaking about his support of the monument project, Canfield said, “It is with deep appreciation that I accept this invitation to be a member of the Honorary Advisory Board for such a great and timely monument project. I am committed to help make the Statue of Responsibility become reality. For many years I have advocated that the key component to living success principles in our life, is to take personal responsibility in all we do. This wonderful monument undertaking is indeed aligned with my beliefs and my purpose in life. Lets get it built.”

“Jack Canfield is the kind of person, who, by virtue of his example and dedication to worthy causes, will become a key factor in our plan to successfully build the Statue of Responsibility monument on the West Coast of America,” said Daniel Bolz, President & CEO of the Statue of Responsibility Foundation.

More About Jack Canfield

Jack Canfield is the CEO of Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises and the Canfield Training Group in Santa Barbara, California—and Founder of The Foundation for Self-Esteem in Culver City, California. In 1987 he was appointed to the historic California Task Force to Promote Self-Esteem and Personal and Social Responsibility. Jack has conducted intensive personal and professional development seminars on The Principles of Success for over 900,000 people worldwide. He has spoken to hundreds of thousands of others at numerous conferences and conventions and has been seen by millions of viewers on national television shows such as “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “The Today Show,” “Fox and Friends,” “America’s Talking AM,” “20/20,” “Eye to Eye,” PBS, the BBC, and the “NBC Nightly News” and the “CBS Nightly News” shows. His publications include The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be, 101 Ways to Develop Student Self-Esteem and Responsibility in the Classroom, Dare to Win, The Power of Focus: How to Hit Your Business, Personal and Financial Targets with Absolute Certainty, and the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series which currently has 57 titles, with over 80 million copies in print in 32 languages. Additional details of Jack Canfield are available on www.jackcanfield.com or www.chickensoup.com.

More About The Foundation

The Statue of Responsibility Foundation, a 501(c)(3), non-profit corporation, has a two-fold mission: First, to raise the funding necessary to construct the monument. Second, and more long-term in nature, is to establish an educational scholarship fund. Scholarships will be given to applicants who have financial need and who can demonstrate how they have applied the principle of responsibility in their life – and how they plan to carry out responsibility following their university graduation.

Readers may find out more about the Statue of Responsibility Foundation, see a 3-D computer animation of the design of the monument, and view the introductory DVD of the project, by going to their web site at www.SORfoundation.org.

The Statue of Responsibility Foundation is committed to seeing the idea of Dr. Viktor E. Frankl become a reality. In the 1960’s, Frankl said, “Freedom is not the last word. Freedom is only part of the story and half of the truth. The positive aspect of freedom is responsibleness. That is why I recommend that the Statue of Liberty on the East Coast be supplemented by a Statue of Responsibility on the West Coast.”

“Latham & Watkins is excited to be a part of the team to help the Foundation pursue the establishment of a Statue of Responsibility to serve as a West Coast bookend to the Statue of Liberty,” said Bruce P. Shepherd, Managing Partner of the San Diego Office of Latham & Watkins. “We understand that this project was the dream of Dr. Viktor Frankl, and we are pleased that the Foundation has called upon us to assist in addressing the challenges inherent in undertaking such a complex and important project.”

“The skilled people at Latham will be of great value to the Foundation in many areas, including monument site selection and assemblage, financing and related negotiations, trademark issues, and consulting on myriad non-profit organizational issues. We were attracted to Latham because of its commitment to quality, its broad expertise and history in navigating complex development projects to completion. We are most pleased to have Latham as part of our team,” said Daniel L. Bolz, President & CEO of the Statue of Responsibility Foundation.

More about Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm with more than 1,600 attorneys in 22 offices, including Boston, Brussels, Chicago, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Milan, Moscow, New Jersey, New York, Northern Virginia, Orange County, Paris, San Diego, San Francisco, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, D.C. For more information on Latham & Watkins, please visit the Web site at www.lw.com.

More about the Foundation

The Statue of Responsibility Foundation, a 501(c)(3), non-profit corporation, has a two-fold mission: First, to raise the funding necessary to construct the monument. Second, and more long-term in nature, is to establish an educational scholarship fund. Scholarships will be given to applicants who have financial need and who can demonstrate how they have applied the principle of responsibility in their life – and how they plan to carry out responsibility following their university graduation.

Readers may find out more about the Statue of Responsibility Foundation, see a 3-D computer animation of the design of the monument, and view the introductory DVD of the project, by going to their web site at www.sorfoundation.org.

Dr. Zuker is the founder of ‘The Center for Noogenic Research’, located in Aspen, Colorado. The Center is an organization dedicated to performing and promoting research in Human Development. Before founding the Center, Zuker performed research at the National Opinion Research Center (NORC), the Alfred P. Sloan Center, and the ‘Five Hundred Families’ study of Parents, Children, and Work. Dr. Zuker’s Ph.D. is in Human Development and Psychology from the University of Chicago. Her current research focuses on optimal experience, virtue ethics, and the role of meaning in adult life.

Speaking about the Statue of Responsibility Foundation, and the historic monument project the Foundation is undertaking, she said, “I have long been an admirer of Dr. Viktor Frankl, and subscribe to the philosophy that ‘ultimately, man should not ask what the meaning of his life is, but rather must recognize that it is he who is asked. In a word, each man is questioned by life; and he can only answer to life by answering for his own life; to life he can only respond by being responsible.’(Man’s Search for Meaning, pg. 172). This Statue of Responsibility monument project will serve to symbolize our young country’s emergence out of adolescence and into adulthood by recognizing the need to balance liberty with responsibility. It will remind us that we are all responsible not only to ourselves but to each other, and in so doing, convey the dignity and worth of each human life.”

“Dr. Zuker is a great asset to our Foundation. Her dedication to seeing the monument built, coupled with her research on bringing more meaning to life, are most valued and highly respected. She understands the value the monument will bring to society as a symbol for lasting freedom, and as a catalyst for dialogue on the role responsibility plays in that freedom,” said Daniel Bolz, President & CEO of the Foundation.

More about the Foundation

The Statue of Responsibility Foundation is committed to seeing the idea of Dr. Viktor E. Frankl become a reality. In the 1960’s, Frankl said, “Freedom is not the last word. Freedom is only part of the story and half of the truth. The positive aspect of freedom is responsibleness. That is why I recommend that the Statue of Liberty on the East Coast be supplemented by a Statue of Responsibility on the West Coast.” The Statue of Responsibility Foundation, a 501-c-3, non-profit corporation, has a two-fold mission: First, to raise the funding necessary to construct the monument. Second, and more long-term in nature, is to establish an educational scholarship fund. Scholarships will be given to applicants who have financial need and who can demonstrate how they have applied the principle of responsibility in their life – and how they plan to carry out responsibility following their university graduation.

Readers may find out more about the Statue of Responsibility Foundation, and see the design of the monument, by viewing their web site at www.sorfoundation.org.

Mr. Levine, with more than 20 years of professional PR experience, brings immense conviction to the Statue of Responsibility monument project. Levine has advocated the building of the monument for the last 10 years and has taken several opportunities to voice his ideas to the press.

Speaking about his recent appointment, Levine said, “I am honored to join the Board of Trustees and I have decided that my work for the last ten years to help build a Statue of Responsibility belongs in support of this Foundation. These are serious people with a serious mission. They have my complete and total support”.

Levine is a prolific author, sought after national keynote speaker, and successful businessman. He has authored 16 books, including Guerrilla PR – considered the most widely used introduction to Public Relations in the world. Levine is frequently called upon by the national media to provide PR insight into topical news and events. USA Today has called Levine, “one of Hollywood’s brightest and most respected executives”. His clients have included Michael Jackson, Barbra Streisand, Charlton Heston, Linda Evans, Ozzy Osborne, Jon Voight, Bill O’Reilly, Suzanne Somers, Demi Moore and Michael J. Fox. Levine’s clients come from the movie industry, professional sports, music, comics, and multi-national corporations. He founded his Los Angeles based Levine Communications Office, www.mlevineOnline.com, 21 years ago. His company online newsletter, LBN E-Lert, is read daily by 70,000 viewers worldwide. Commenting about Levine’s recent decision, Daniel Bolz, President & CEO of the Foundation, said, Michael Levine is a true ‘Friend of Freedom’. He believes that it is time to promote human responsibility equally with human rights. He understands how the Statue of Responsibility monument will serve as a visual reminder to all freedom loving people that responsibility, with liberty, is vital in maintaining our freedom”.

More about the Foundation

The Statue of Responsibility Foundation is committed to seeing the idea of Dr. Viktor E. Frankl become a reality. In the 1960’s, Frankl said, “Freedom is not the last word. Freedom is only part of the story and half of the truth. The positive aspect of freedom is responsibleness. That is why I recommend that the Statue of Liberty on the East Coast be supplemented by a Statue of Responsibility on the West Coast.” The Statue of Responsibility Foundation, a 501-c-3, non-profit corporation, has a two-fold mission: First, to raise the funding necessary to construct the monument. Second, and more long-term in nature, is to establish an educational scholarship fund. Scholarships will be given to applicants who have financial need and who can demonstrate how they have applied the principle of responsibility in their life – and how they plan to carry out responsibility following their university graduation.

Readers may find out more about the Statue of Responsibility Foundation, and see the design of the monument, by viewing their web site at www.sorfoundation.org.

DirectPointe is an industry leader in providing a full suite of managed IT services that can handle up to 100% of its clients computing needs. The company provides services to clients in all 50 U.S. states and 24 countries. DirectPointe joins a growing list of nineteen (19) companies who have contributed over $750,000 in product and services towards the Foundation’s mission of building the Statue of Responsibility on the West Coast of America.

Commenting about DirectPointe’s recent decision, Daniel Bolz, President & CEO of the Foundation, said, “DirectPointe is a value driven company. Their IT services are excellent. They come to the Foundation at a critical time in our growth. An organization like ours needs the best in computing support, we are confident that they will play a critical role in keeping us on track.”

Michael Proper, President & CEO of DirectPointe, was recently quoted about his decision to join the cause of the Foundation. “DirectPointe is honored to provide computing services to the Statue of Responsibility Foundation. This is a unique opportunity for us to give something back to the country that has given all of us so much. Freedom is the engine that fuels initiative and innovation. Advancing the cause of lasting freedom rings true with all of us at DirectPointe. We are excited to help promote the vision of the Foundation and the building of the Statue of Responsibility.”

More about the Foundation

The Statue of Responsibility Foundation is committed to seeing the idea of Dr. Viktor E. Frankl become a reality. In the 1960’s, Frankl said, “Freedom is not the last word. Freedom is only part of the story and half of the truth. The positive aspect of freedom is responsibleness. That is why I recommend that the Statue of Liberty on the East Coast be supplemented by a Statue of Responsibility on the West Coast.” The Statue of Responsibility Foundation, a 501-c-3, non-profit corporation, has a two-fold mission: First, to raise the funding necessary to construct the monument. Second, and more long-term in nature, is to establish an educational scholarship fund. Scholarships will be given to applicants who have financial need and who can demonstrate how they have applied the principle of responsibility in their life – and how they plan to carry out responsibility following their university graduation.

Readers may find out more about the Statue of Responsibility Foundation, and see the design of the monument, by viewing their web site at www.sorfoundation.org.

Graber, who was born in Croatia, brings a deep conviction born of personal experience — for the need of responsibility to balance liberty in maintaining freedom. She suffered under Nazi and Communist rule. Her father was killed after putting his family on a train bound for Austria. Graber will continue to assist the Foundation in ways unique to her professional training and life experiences. Ann Graber holds a Ph.D. in Pastoral Psychology and is the author of the book, Viktor Frankl’s Logotherapy: Method of Choice in Ecumenical Pastoral Psychology. Ten years ago she initiated the Distance Learning outreach and has served as the Director of Distance Learning for the Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy in the U.S.

Speaking on her recent appointment, Graber said, “In 2005 it will be fifty years since I came to these shores as an immigrant in my teens. In my earliest childhood I learned about Nazism, later we fled from Communism. By forsaking our land of origin, we became “stateless persons” and were consigned to a refugee camp. America offered hope! The Statue of Liberty figured prominently as a symbol of freedom that kept hope alive in my heart. In retrospect, it appears that life has prepared me through many trials and tribulations to take part in this visionary undertaking – to build a Statue of Responsibility to balance the Statue of Liberty in order to safeguard freedom.”

Speaking of Graber’s decision to accept this appointment, Daniel Bolz, Foundation President & CEO, said, “Dr. Graber is a passionate and articulate ‘Friend of Freedom’. Her energy to see Dr. Frankl’s idea become reality is most welcomed and highly respected. She has professional colleagues in well over 15 countries around the world who are already volunteering to assist the Foundation. We are confident Dr. Graber will play a key role in our success to build the monument.”

More about the Foundation

The Statue of Responsibility Foundation is committed to seeing the idea of Dr. Viktor E. Frankl become a reality. In the 1960’s, Frankl said, “Freedom is not the last word. Freedom is only part of the story and half of the truth. The positive aspect of freedom is responsibleness. That is why I recommend that the Statue of Liberty on the East Coast be supplemented by a Statue of Responsibility on the West Coast.” The Statue of Responsibility Foundation, a 501-c-3, non-profit corporation, has a two-fold mission: First, to raise the funding necessary to construct the monument. Second, and more long-term in nature, is to establish an educational scholarship fund. Scholarships will be given to applicants who have financial need and who can demonstrate how they have applied the principle of responsibility in their life – and how they plan to carry out responsibility following their university graduation.

Readers may find out more about the Statue of Responsibility Foundation, and see the design of the monument, by viewing their web site at www.sorfoundation.org.