January's Character Quality of the Month

Generosity
"Carefully managing my resources so I can
freely give to those in need"


2009 Monthly Schedule of Character Qualities
Below is a complete list of the monthly character qualities for 2009. 

January
- Generosity
February - Orderliness
March - Forgiveness
April - Sincerity
May - Virtue
June - Honor
July - Justice
August - Gentleness
September - Faith
October - Responsibility
November - Patience
December - Initiative

Join us on the third Thursday of every month is 2009 for Community Character Day.  Enjoy a free breakfast or lunch and join the in-depth conversation about next month's character quality.  Visit www.characterfortcollins.org for more information. 


Attend the CHAMP Parent Introductory Meeting

CHaracter in Athletics - Make it a Priority (CHAMP), a program of Character Fort Collins, focuses on positively promoting good character development in the youth athletics team community in Fort Collins.  A vital and often overlooked part of the team community are the parents of the student athletes.  If you are the parent - past or present - of a young athlete, we welcome you to join us at our next Parent Introductory Meeting. We would love to hear about what you have observed from the sidelines of your children's sporting events and and value your input on ways you feel CHAMP can reach out to the parent group. 

Please plan to attend the next CHAMP Parent Introductory Meeting on Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 from 9:30AM-10:30AM at the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado.  Contact Meghan at 970-266-2671 or info@champfc.com. You can also visit the CHAMP Program Website  for more information about how CHAMP is making an impact in the youth athletics community. 



The CFC Business Task Force Mobilizes

One of the New Year's goals of the CFC Business Task Force is to create awarness amongst Fort Collins businesses about the existence of the Sustaining Business Memberships.  Ken Hoornbeek and Lorna Reeves, both Character Fort Collins Community Engagement Council members, are leading our Business Task Force. 

We are looking for passionate community leaders to join our team! If you are interested in being an advocate for the work of Character Fort Collins in the business community please plan to attend the next Business Task Force meeting on Thursday, January 15th, 2009 from 1:00PM - 2:00PM at Cache Bank and Trust. 

Wondering if this is the right fit for you?  Contact Becky Dixon, bdixon@characterfortcollins, with questions. 



Calendar Give-Away for the First 15 to Respond

We want to hear from you! 

In the spirit of January's character trait, "Generosity - carefully managing my resources so I can freely give to those in need", we want to hear about the greatest act of kindness that you witnessed over the Holiday Season! 

Email Meghan at exec.asst@characterfortcollins.org and include a description of the generous act you witnessed.  The first fifteen people to respond will receive a 2009 Character First! Calendar.   
 


Become a Sustainable Member Today

We have received tremendous support from the Fort Collins Community since the roll-out our Sustainable Memberships in October 2008. Character Fort Collins uses money received from Sustainable Memberships to continue promoting and recognizing good character community wide. However, it takes the entire community to build a culture of good character.  We invite businesses, organizations, and individuals to join Character Fort Collins in building a community of character.   

Become an Individual Sustaining Member for any donation of $60.00 or more. Or show support for Character Fort Collins by making your company a Sustaining Business Member. Sustainng memberships for businesses with fewer than 50 employees are $60.00 per year, between 51 and 99 employees are $200.00 per year, and over 100 employees are $300.00 per year.   

Your sustaining membership includes a welcome packet, a member sticker, training and event invitations, and monthly e-news updates. Contact the Character Fort Collins office at 970-266-2671 or exec.asst@characterfortcollins.org for more information. 




 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

CHAMP Parent Introductory Meeting
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
9:30AM - 10:30AM
at the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado

If you are interested in learning more about the CHAMP (CHaracter in Athletics - Make it a Priority) Program, please plan to attend.  Contact Meghan at 970-266-2671 or exec.asst@characterfortcollins.org for more information.


Community Character Breakfast
Please join us on the Third Thursday of every month for CFC Character Day events. 

Thursday, January 15, 2009
6:45AM - 8:00AM
at the Moot House

We invite you to this free monthly continental breakfast and program, which includes a brief overview of the community-wide character initiative and a discussion about the steps to start and sustain a character initative in your workplace, school or home. 

For reservations or information, call us at 970-266-2671, or email us at Reservations
.  We hope to see you there!
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Community Character Lunch

Please join us on the Third Thursday of the month for CFC Character Day events.

Thursday, January 15, 2009
11:30AM - 1:00PM
at Cache Bank and Trust


 We invite you to this free monthly lunch and program, which includes 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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Character First! Basic Implementation Seminar
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
8:30AM - 3:30PM
at the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado

Cost Details:
$245/each (1-5ppl)
$205/each (5+ppl)
$205/each (Govt/Nonprofit)

Attend this day long Basic Implementation Seminar  and learn how to put character first in your workplace.  Lunch is included in seminar fee. For reservations or more information contact us at 970-266-2671 or Reservations.


Character First! Advanced
Implementation Seminar

Wednesday, March 25, 2009
8:30AM - 3:30PM
at the Community Foundation of Northern
Colorado

Cost Details:
$245/each (1-5ppl)
$205/each (5+ppl)
$205/each (Govt/Nonprofit)

Attend this day long Advanced Implementation Seminar and learn how to put character first in your workplace. Lunch is included in seminar fee. For reservations or more information contact us at 970-266-2671 or Reservations.


Character First! Family Seminar
Saturday, March 7, 2009
8:15AM - 1:30PM
Location: TBD

Cost Details:
$35/person or couple

Character training begins at home.  The Character First! Family Seminar can help you get on the right track to putting character first in your family. Seminar fee includes Achieving True Success Book and Workbook and a light lunch. Child care provided upon request. For reservations or more information contact us at 970-266-2671 or Reservations.

Character Council of Greater Fort Collins
1501 Academy Court, Suite 203 • Fort Collins, CO 80524
P.O. Box 271427 • Fort Collins, CO 80527
(O) 970-266-2671 • (F) 970-226-9977
www.characterfortcollins.org