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COMMUNITY OF CHARACTER
MIAMI COUNTY
DEFINITION:
CHARACTER is values and traits that guide behavior for an individual or
group encompassing all age levels.
COMMUNITY OF CHARACTER:
A community working together to build and promote positive attitudes
based on character traits.
PHILOSOPHY:
The philosophy of our effort is based on the concept that CHARACTER does
make a difference. As caretakers of the community, every man, woman, and
child must promote high standards of personal and professional conduct.
Behavior that is courteous, kind, lawful, moral, and ethical strengthens
the community and enhances our ability to create a better quality of
life. All citizens, young and old, need to commit to building a
Community of Character.
VISION STATEMENT:
The citizens of Miami County will be committed
to:
Developing and promoting exemplary personal character,
professional integrity and a sense of honorable service within
ourselves, each other, and the community;
Developing a strong community through promotion of family,
community, and church;
Developing trust-based relationships to establish peaceful
and productive neighborhoods.
MISSION STATEMENT:
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens, their
families, and the community as a whole by promoting values and character
traits that guide positive behavior.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Our plan is to invite, encourage, and enlist the entire county –
citizens, businesses, industry, schools, churches, government, clubs,
and special interest groups – in practicing, teaching, and involving
others in the development of the following character traits, one per
month:
2008
| January |
Cooperation |
Working together to accomplish a
common goal. |
| February |
Honesty |
Fairness and truthfulness in word
and action. |
| March |
Forgiveness |
Accepting and excusing previous
wrongdoings without holding a grudge. |
| April |
Loyalty |
Unity of purpose. |
| May |
Courage |
Doing the right thing at any cost. |
| June |
Respect |
Treat others as you want to be
treated. |
| July |
Citizenship |
Doing your share to make things in
the community better. |
| August |
Responsibility |
Knowing and doing what is expected. |
| September |
Perseverance |
Working hard and not giving up. |
| October |
Trustworthy |
Establishing credibility by keeping
your word. |
| November |
Generosity |
Selfless sharing of one's time, talent and resources |
| December |
Compassion |
Investing oneself in healing the
hurts of others |
Help us be a
Community of Character!
Community of Character Steering Committee:
Rev. John E. "Jack" Hess, Chair
Lori Holderman, Secretary Mayor James Walker
Tara Marks
James Callane Steve Gough
Andrew Melin
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