October 2008 E-News

October's Character Quality of the Month
TRUTHFULNESS: Earning future trust
by accurately reporting past facts

Cache Bank & Trust:
Building A Workplace of Character

As I reflect on what the Character First! program has done for my staff, our extended families and myself, I am delighted and thrilled at the response received from my staff with the program. They have embraced it fully and are now able to recognize demonstrations of exemplary character traits in the work place, not only between one another but also our customers. I am overjoyed to see their individual recognition of each other.

I truly believe that the foundation of success lies within each individual. This program has brought employee participation and group discussions to new levels. I also see more peace and harmony in their interactions. These discussions have also allowed them to seek further into their souls in search of doing what is right and honorable in their work and family life.

I am grateful that the Character First! program is available. In this past year I have found that this curriculum to be the greatest resource I have in dealing with employee recognition, hiring and performance evaluations. With a bit of work and integration into the current systems, the end results have brought about amazing increases in the overall productivity and morale of my employees. I keep thinking about our discussion concerning Joyfulness vs. Self-pity, and realize that life should ALWAYS be about being joyful. Then I think, what if everyone could grasp this concept and wash away the less desirable traits of one’s character, wouldn’t the world be a grand place!

Lorna Reeves
Cache Bank and Trust

Bring a Culture of Good Character
into Your Workplace

Leadership: Bring yourself and your staff to the next Character First! Basic Implementation Seminar at the Larimer County Sheriff's Office, October 7, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Learn effective character development strategies that will help your employees gain the internal motivation to do what is right, and create a place where people like coming to work because of the positive character culture that exists. More Details.

Character Building Family Resources

October 25, 2008
Character First! Family Seminar at First Presbyterian Church. Child care will be provided. More Details

October - December, 2008
Watch for Character Fort Collins' "Character Building in Families" TV shows on Poudre School District Channel 10. Three segments are scheduled to be produced this fall, in partnership with the Parent Education Network. Find the schedule here.

Sonny Lubick Coach of Character Award 2008

The Sonny Lubick Coach of Character Award is presented
annually to one outstanding coach in the Fort Collins community who strives to win and focuses on character development while teaching life lessons through sports. This coach has rejected the "win-at-all-cost" model and focuses on helping players develop positive character traits that will help them be successful in life. Furthermore, this coach has helped to build a legacy of sportsmanship and character in athletics in the Fort Collins community.

The Sonny Lubick award is presented by CHAMP (CHaracter in Athletics - Make it a Priority), at the annual CHAMP Celebration Breakfast in January. Sonny has been an active participant in CHAMP and in developing the criteria for the award. Nominations must be received by October 31 to be considered for the current year.

For more information, visit the CHAMP web site at: www.champfc.com.

Upcoming Events

Character First! Basic Implementation Seminar
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $195 (1-4); $175 (5-9); $150 (Govt/non-profit)
Location: Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, 2501 Midpoint Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525
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Community Character Breakfast
Thursday, October 9, 2008
6:45 - 8 a.m.
at the Moot House

We invite you to this free monthly continental breakfast and program, including a brief overview of the Community-Wide Character Initiative and a discussion about the steps to start and sustain a character initiative in your workplace, school, or home.

For reservations or information, call us at 970-266-2671, or e-mail us at Reservations. We hope to see you there!
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Community Character Lunches
Thursday, October 9, 2008
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
at Cache Bank & Trust

We invite you to this free monthly program, including a brief overview of the Community-Wide Character Initiative and a discussion about the steps to start and sustain a character initiative in your workplace.
More Details

Character First!
Family Seminar
Saturday, October 25, 2008
at First Presbyterian Church
More Details

Memberships Coming This Fall!
Character Fort Collins business and individual memberships. Stay tuned!

Coming Soon!

The Character Fort Collins MAGAZINE will be published soon!