History  A Year At A Glance 2008

January 2008

   The Council hosted it's 5th annual "Kick Off Breakfast" to begin the new year with a great start. Special speakers were Mitchell Gentry, Tony Cruse, Dr. Jim Surrency, and "Duke" Lang. There were nearly 40 people in attendance.

February 2008

   The Council sponsored it's 2nd "Alert Academy" community service work week. Unit 38 arrived on February 11th and gave a blessing to 16  Gilchrist County widows and disabled by performing "patch and repair," yard or demolition work. members of the council have reported progress on it's production of a historical DVD for distribution. The DVD gives highlights of the Councils History.

April 2008

   The annual "Character Celebration" took place at the Trenton Community Center. There were 52 in attendance. It began with a delightful spaghetti dinner for everyone. President Mary Dunn was the "Master of Ceremonies" and Council Historian gave an overview of past events. Door prizes were distributed and 30+ certificates were awarded to both monthly personalities and supporters of the Council for the past few years.

May 2008

   The council participated in the annual "Memorial Day Parade" with mascot Cari K. Tree riding in the rear of a decorated truck. Distribution of the Character T-Shirts was accomplished.

September 2008

   A character display booth was setup at the antique car show sponsored by the "Tyler Creek Business Association." Due to election primaries, the Council membership decided to change the month of it's annual "Community Character Forum" from August to September. Guest speakers included, Tommy Langford (Gilchrist County Commissioner); Jo Buckles (Administrator of Ayres Health and Rehab. Center); Rev. Merle Goodrich (Pastor: Community Church of the Nazarene); Dr. Jim Surrency (Asst. Superintendent of Gilchrist County Schools); and Clint Wood (Bell High School J.R.O.T.C. Cadet). There were 48 people in attendance. A DVD was viewed by all at the end of the meeting which highlighted "The History Of The Character Council." It was produced by Dale and Donna Murray. Character First Initiative information packets were distributed to the newcomers.

October 2008

   Again the Character Council Sponsored a kids game booth at the "Down Home Days Festival." This makes the 5th year in a row that we have participated in this event. You really should join us! We not only promote great character we have lots of fun doing it!

November 2008

   For the 3rd year the Council sponsored "The Loomis Brothers Circus." The council has also participated with a Truck Float in the annual Trenton "Veterans Day Parade" 3 years running. The Council sponsored it's first ever "Thanksgiving Dinner" for it's members and their spouses held at the Cracker Box Cafe in Trenton. A booklet was given away as a gift, containing a poem written by Geneva Cornwell and illustrated by Lynn Ferraro.

December 2008

   It has been 5 straight years that the Council has entered a decorated trailer float in the annual Town of Bell Christmas Parade. For 3 years in a row the Council has won a trophy for it's float. This year the float theme was, "A Joyful Christmas" and was decorated with smiley faces. Smiles took the gold!

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