Executive Summary-2010 News Letter & Battle Plan

“…total fitness is a state where mind and body are seen as one. It is a state where people, their families and the organizations in which they serve are connected and thriving….... A total force that has achieved total fitness is healthy, ready and resilient; capable of meeting challenges and surviving threats.”

"Even if one still believes that success in war is all about boots on the ground, one has to concede that
being concerned about the state of a soldier’s mind is just as important as the state of his or her weapons system."

‎"It is also true that what we put into our bodies has just as much importance as how we prepare our minds and bodies".

Admiral Mike Mullen
Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff

In good keeping with these quotes from Admiral Mullen, Semper Fidelis Health and Wellness is dedicated to improving the lives of all our members through health & wellness, with a special concern for those who suffer from wounds and injuries, post traumatic stress disorder and other combat related illnesses, chronic pain, disease, obesity and addiction.

We trust this finds you and your families enjoying the holiday season. This letter will provide a comprehensive overview of the Semper Fidelis Health & Wellness Mission and profile our success in 2010. We sincerely thank everyone that helped make it possible and we look forward to new challenges and triumphs in 2011. We will also take this opportunity to introduce our new Board Members and introduce our Strategic Partners.

OUR MISSION

We are proud to carry on the tradition of Semper Fidelis,
Always Faithful to those who have paid the most

Semper Fidelis Health and Wellness is dedicated to improving the lives of all our members through health & wellness, with a special concern for those who suffer from wounds and injuries, post traumatic stress disorder and other combat related illnesses, chronic pain, disease, obesity and addiction. Our mission is to encourage, support and inspire holistic lifestyle choices by providing programs that promote personal involvement and responsibility. It is our vision to create a legacy that stands for Health & Wellness that will inspire healing and resiliency for our members and create a positive influence and results ripple effect for generations to come.
 
 OUR PROGRAMS
The mission of our flagship WARRIOR ATHLETE PROGRAM is to meet the individual Health & Wellness needs of severely injured and wounded service members of the Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns. We provide Warriors that have made the ultimate sacrifice for this country and our freedom highly customized one on one Health & Wellness programs.
The WARRIOR WELLNESS Program is a Group Program supported by a team of volunteers and accredited professionals who are dedicated to the overall health and wellness benefits often referred to as CAM ~ Complimentary Alternative Medicine. Our W4W programming offers health and healing resources and assistance to groups of Warriors via classes, demonstrations and training in the areas of personal fitness, nutrition, yoga, acupuncture, massage therapy, martial arts, health promotion & education and mental health counseling resources for Active Duty & Reserve Military, Veterans, First Responders and their families.
 
2010 SUMMARY 
In fiscal year 2010, Semper Fidelis Health & Wellness performed approximately $310,560 Worth of Pro Bono Health & Wellness Education and Programs. Approximately 995 people per month were the recipient of our programs. It is our goal in Fiscal Year 2011 to fund existing operations and corporate infrastructure in addition to doubling our Health & Wellness Education and Programs.
 

OUR CULTURE: Marines are Warriors
During our time served in the United States Marine Corps we were surrounded by energetic, intelligent, highly adaptable men and women. The Marine Corps is an institution that functions as the aggressive tip of the U.S. military spear. The Marine Corps Philosophy has evolved over its 235 year history into a three pronged approach to individual and team development: 1.) The Character Discipline 2.) The Physical Discipline 3.)The Mental Discipline. The USMC is a smaller, more dynamic force than any other in the American arsenal, and the only forward-deployed force designed for expeditionary operations by air, land, or sea. It was our size and expertise that allow us to move faster. Working to overcome disadvantage and turn conflict into victory, we accomplish great things, and we did so together. We were taught to lead at every level of the Corps. We were trained to act instinctively and effectively, regardless of the situation. Principles such as "lead by example" and "make sound and timely decisions" are lessons Marines continue to apply at home, in the community and in the business world. Values and traits like courage, resourcefulness, flexibility and the ability to inspire people set us apart as leaders. In the Marine Corps, there is a motto that describes our commitment to each other, our organization, and our country. It is Semper Fidelis or "Semper Fi." Translated from Latin, it means "Always Faithful".
OUR BATTLE PLAN
More leadership, more firepower
As a relatively small force, Marines have always had to be more adaptable than other military branches. In 1944, to increase the combat power of their rifle squads, the Marine Corps began using 13-man squads consisting of a squad leader and three 4-man fire teams. The new formation proved more flexible than the previous 12-man squad, which lacked subdivisions. Each fire team was led by a corporal, and included two riflemen carrying M1 Garands, as well as an automatic rifleman with the Browning Automatic Rifle. The rifle squad leader may use one or two of these teams to fire, while another team maneuvered to gain ground. This efficient, high-firepower tactic was used successfully in World War II, and its core strategy is still used today. It is our belief that every Wounded Warrior should be supported in good keeping with US MArine Corps Military Strategy followed up with a Semper Fidelis Health & Wellness "Wellness Fire Team" permanently assigned to them.

PHASE 1 RAPID RESPONSE : Our Strategic Partners at TEAM X-T.R.E.M.E would provide (IM) Immediate Motivation to the Wounded Warrior
PHASE 2 RECON: An SITREP (Situation Report) Assessment would be made by a SFHW Occupational Therapist and a WARRIOR LIFE COACH who works in conjunction with Purple Heart Homes to make their living conditions and lifestyle as streamlined as possible.
PHASE 3 INVADE, HOLD THE GROUND, CAPTURE THE HEARTS & MINDS: The Wounded Warrior would be assigned a SFHW Wellness Fire Team which would be staffed by CAM Providers (Complimentary Alternative Medicine) ie Personal Trainers, Yoga Teachers, Nutrition/Health Coaches, Mental Health Providers,Massage Therapists, Acupuncturists.*
*The SFHW Fire Team Would Serve as an Adjunct Service and work in conjunction with VA/Military Health Care Providers

It is our vision to build Semper Fidelis Health & Wellness into a force for health & wellness modeled after the United States Marine Corps. We are comprised of smart, highly adaptable industry experts and will serve as the aggressive tip of the spear for Health & Wellness.
"Always Faithfull" to those who have sacrificed the most.

Semper Fidelis,
Elijah Sacra & Alvaro Matta
Founders & Directors-Semper Fidelis Health & Wellness