The McHenry Area CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition was formed to establish an environment where all individuals personally embrace the principle that character does count, at all times and in all places.
DECEMBER 2011 FAIRNESS: To play by the rules, to take turns and share, to be open-minded, to listen to others, not to take advantage of others, and not to blame others carelessly.
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CHARACTER COUNTS! AND THE SIX PILLARS OF CHARACTER
- TRUSTWORTHINESS: To be honest, not to deceive cheat or steal, to be reliable, to do what you say you'll do; to have the courage to do the right thing, to build a good reputation, to be loyal, to stand by your family, friends, and community.
- RESPECT: To treat others with respect, to follow the Golden Rule, to be tolerant of differences, to use good manners, not bad language; to be considerate of the feelings of others, not to threaten, hit or hurt anyone; and to deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements.
- RESPONSIBILITY: To do what you are supposed to do to persevere: keep on trying, to always do your best, to use self-control, to be self-disciplined, to think before you act, consider the consequences and to be accountable for your choices.
- FAIRNESS: To play by the rules, to take turns and share, to be open-minded, to listen to others, not to take advantage of others, and not to blame others carelessly.
- CARING: To be kind, to be compassionate, and show that you care, to express gratitude, to forgive others, and help people in need.
- CITIZENSHIP: To do your share to make your school and community better, to cooperate, to stay informed, to vote, to be a good neighbor, to obey laws and rules, to respect authority, and to protect the environment.
Downloadable Documents
Character Counts Recognition Program
January 12, 2012 McDonald's Fundraiser - Click here for the coupon!
Community Events
Character Counts! Commitee Members
Coalition members are comprised of representatives of various community organizations that shall include, but are not limited to: Businesses, Schools, Civic Groups, Government, Parent/Family/Daycare, and Sports. Coalition members function in an advisory capacity.
- Cindy Bertulis, McHenry Township Fire Protection District
- Bill Edminster, Assistant Director, McHenry Public Library
- Geri Condon, Alderman, City of McHenry
- John Jones, Police Chief, City of McHenry
- Sue Low, Mayor, City of McHenry
- Cindy Witt, Superintendent of Recreation, City of McHenry
- Kelly Madigan, Dean, McHenry Middle School
- Scott Rowe, Assistant Principal, Parkland School
- Terry Fitzgibbons, Assistant Prinicipal, East Campus High School
- Carl Vallianatos, Assistant Principal, West Campus High School
- Dawn Nendze, Manager of Prevention, Family Service
- Sarah Dodge, McHenry Area Youth Commission
- Character Counts! Coalition Member Agencies
- City of McHenry
- Family Service & Community Mental Health Center
- School District 15
- School District 156
- McHenry Area Youth Commission
- McHenry Area Township Fire Protection District
- McHenry Public Library District
For more information, please email a Character Counts Committee Member or visit www.CHARACTERCOUNTS.org.