CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Community of Character initiative promotes character development and encourages the "building of a better Crown Point one character trait at a time."
This effort involves all segments of the community - business, civic organizations, education, faith, government, social services and health, and the community at large. "We can accomplish this by reinforcing the trait each month throughout Crown Point," said Paul Wellman of the Crown Point Community of Character Council.
Wellman said the Community of Character helps the community develop individuals, improve families and strengthen the community.
Recently, the council redirected the initiative by consolidating community contacts in one location, utilizing the e-mail address character@crownpoint.in.org, creating a monthly informational email ‘character trait update,' creating suggestions to incorporate the traits in your home, business, organization, etc., identifying partnerships to promote the Community of Character traits.
A character trait has been assigned to each month of 2008:
o January - Initiative: You do things that need to be done, without being asked
o February - Honesty: You are truthful and trustworthy
o March - Justice: You have the quality of being fair and just
o April - Accountability: You are responsible for your own actions
o May - Respect: You treat others the way you like to be treated
o June - Commitment: You make a promise to do something and act upon it
o July - Courage: You have the ability to take a risk according to your belief
o August - Responsibility: You are liable for your actions and choices
o September - Perseverance: You continue with, or finish something in spite of difficulty
o October - Self Control: You are able to control your actions, emotions and desires
o November - Gratitude: You show thankfulness
o December - Caring: You feel and show concern for others
Questions or comments can be directed to Wellman at character@crownpoint.in.org.
- For The Times
BREAKOUT
January's Crown Point Community of Character Trait is "Initiative" - you do things that need to be done, without being asked.
Initiative vs. Idleness
I will do what is right before being told.
I will not put off until tomorrow the things that I can do today.
I will contribute to the success of the whole team.
I will be a part of the solution rather than the problem.
I will look for ways to help others.
Initiative is taking action even though you haven't been given orders. It means meeting new and unexpected situations with prompt action. It includes using resourcefulness to get something done without the normal material or methods being available to you.
To improve your initiative, work on staying mentally and physically alert. Be aware of things that need to be done and then to do them without having to be told.
