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~~~~~ Character Chronicle~~~~~
A Character
First! Initiative Newsletter - published since 2002 by the
Character Council of Gilchrist County, Florida
Volume 9
January 2011 Issue 1
~~~~~ Quote
of the Month ~~~~~
"The real leader
has no need to lead – he/she is content to point the way."
Important Announcement!
Due to changes in Trenton City meetings and Library scheduling,
the Character Council has had to change its General Meeting dates
and place:
Next Meeting: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 st
– 10 a.m.
PLACE: Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room
Location: 220 S. Main Street, Trenton
- Jolt of Joy -
What is it that brings a jolt of joy? The following gives some
clues: Could it be that just being nice should never be overrated?
Being nice to others creates tons of pleasure. Demonstrating
strength and gratefulness for daily blessings gives a jolt of joy
for each new day. Laughter is like a medicine and sharing good
clean humor may just be that jolt of joy someone needs to uplift
them from a cloud of sadness. Jump-starting one’s day with a jolt
of joy is like a refreshingly powerful engine to living in
balance, with good character as the battery. So giving oneself a
daily tonic of a jolt of joy brings happy harmony to life. What an
awesome way to begin a new year!!
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE CHAIR HIGHLIGHTS:
Jessie Lee
pulls double duty as the Council’s V/P and Community Outreach
Chair (Chaplain). Mr. Jessie is always available to tell an
uplifting story or just be there to listen and give an encouraging
word. He works with the local faith-based organizations in
fulfilling needs of teaching good character. Mr. Jessie is be
contacted at #463-1589.
--- Character Tips ---
"Old age is like a bank account.
You withdraw in later life what you have deposited along the
way."
**RAHMA'S REFLECTIONS**
January’s Character Quality:
…ENTHUSIASM…
"Expressing joy in each task
as I give it my best effort."
According to Ralph Emerson, "Enthusiasm is the mother of
effort, and with it nothing great was ever achieved." Enthusiasm
is the spark that we have toward future goals and our outlook on
life. I personally feel that enthusiasm is what drives a person to
perform well. I have realized that enthusiasm’s sister is passion.
Passion pushes enthusiasm along and even helps me when I have to
take a college class which I would consider unlovable. Enthusiasm
helps me to adjust and find something good out of a not-so-good
situation. Life brings different seasons and we all have to adjust
in order to stay happy. When a tough task is placed before us, and
which we don’t like, it is important to learn how to find
something we like about it in order to spark enthusiasm and be
successful. It is good to remember the words of S. Smiles:
"Enthusiasm …the sustaining power of all great actions."
IMPORTANT DATES – MARK YOUR CALENDAR
February 24 th-28th
ALERT Unit 44
Many hands make light work!
March 1st–Gen.Mtg–ChamberMtgRoom-10:00 a.m.
April 5 th
– Character Celebration with
Dinner –
Bell Community Center – 5:30 p.m.
***CHARACTER Traits of the Month:***
February – FLEXIBILITY; March – DISCERNMENT;
April – CAUTIOUSNESS; May – BOLDNESS;
Summer Months-Leadership Perspectives:
June – VISIONARY; July – TEACHER; August - SERVER
(Please check your "Pocket Guide" for the definitions.)
-COUNCIL CONTACT INFORMATION-
P.O. Box 72; Trenton 32693; Ph# 463-2006
Email: vcscornwell@dishmail.net
OFFICERS: President, Pete Randolph, Ph# 463-2006
Vice-President, Jessie Lee, Ph# 463-1589
Corresponding Secretary, Geneva Cornwell, Ph# 463-8663
Recording Secretary, Norma Adkins, Ph# 463-2907
Treasurer, Mary Dunn, Ph# 665-2214
Newsletter Associate, Rahma Mkuu, Ph# 658-0508
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----- Remember, good character is -----
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