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~~~~~ CHARACTER CHRONICLE ~~~~~

A Character First! Initiative Newsletter - published by the Character Council of Gilchrist County

Volume 8 January 2010 Issue 1

~~~~~ Quote of the Month ~~~~~

"We have learned to not to define ourselves by our challenges but by our accomplishments."

Important Announcements!

No General Meeting this Month!

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**ALERT Unit 42 volunteer service week**

January 25 – 30, 2010

A covered-dish dinner is planned for

Friday, January 29th and to be held at the Otter Springs Lodge.

The Council is supplying the meat.

Please RSVP immediately.

If planning to attend,

please bring vegetables or a salad.

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***Annual "Kick-off Breakfast"***

Tuesday, February 23rd; 7:30 a.m.

Trenton Community Center

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--2010!--

"Looking onward and where we’ve been!"

Each year we learn a little bit more about the essence of good character, and the rewards it brings; one being that of integrity. If we are aware of what life is teaching, then we draw ever closer to the reality of ideal relationships and how such "things" as cooperation, service, faith, deference, attentiveness and loyalty knit hearts together. We have been given a new year, one in which we are given the opportunity to strive for those "things" which have no price tag; "things" which allow us to move ever onward and forward, but which also allow us to learn from where we’ve been. Happy 2010!

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--- Quotable Quotes ---

"Happiness comes when your work and words are of benefit to yourself and others."

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"If only we’d stop trying to be happy

we’d have a pretty good time."

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"Without character even great societies fall."

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"Toss the old ideas you have about yourself and discover the real you."

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"A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart."

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January’s Character Quality

...PUNCTUALTIY vs. tardiness...

"Showing esteem for others

by doing the right thing at the right time."

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RAHMA'S RAVINGS

Punctuality is a focus I have as one of my New Year’s resolutions. If there is anyone who needs to practice punctuality, it is me. A wise person once told me, "Being on time is late. Being early is being punctual." It’s sad, but I am always on time, which I have learned, is also being late. I believe that being punctual is a sign of respect to others. I am making every effort in 2010 to do what I need to do to be early for all appointments, whether it is college classes, my job or anything else. What is helping me is leaving early enough so that unexpected things don’t hinder me from being late. Punctuality is so important. An ancient saying states, "Time is money". It is true indeed; from paying bills, to getting to business meetings. Punctuality can cause loss of capital when it is not taken seriously. I believe that punctuality is a very important quality to hold in one’s mind. It surely is one which has great rewards. I urge you to join me in practicing punctuality this year.

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--ACTIVITIES: MARK YOUR CALENDAR--

-- 2010 --

February 23rd – "Kick-off Breakfast - 7:30 AM

March 23rd - Bell Community Center - 6 PM

April 27th - Character Celebration - 5:30 PM

May - NO! Meeting - Happy R&R!!

June 22nd - Trenton Library - 9:30 AM

July 27th - Bell Community Center - 6:00 PM

August 24th – Character Forum – 5:30 PM

September 26th – Trenton Library - 9:30 AM

October 26th – Trenton Library – 9:30 AM

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NOTE: Check Council web site for a listing of upcoming monthly character traits. (www.gilchristcharactercouncil.org)

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COUNCIL CONTACT INFORMATION

P.O.Box 72; Trenton 32693; Ph# 463-8663

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# 463-7171

Chronicle Associate Producer, Rahma Mkuu, Ph#214-2630

 

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----- Remember, good character is -----

“Doing the Right Thing Even When No One is Looking!”

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