~~~~~ 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 29
th
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 23
rd;
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 24
th
– Character Forum – 5:30 PM
September 26
th
– Trenton Library - 9:30 AM
October 26
th
– 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
