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Building Character
We devote several pages in this branch to explain some of our philosophies about character. The Build Character section of our web site provides insight into our core belief that through encouragement and positive reinforcement, these character qualities will help to strengthen and grow the fabric of ourselves, our families and our community.
It is also where we feature information on the Character Quality of the Month (below). In addition to practicing and building
oneself, there are many ways for businesses, schools, faith organizations and local government to encourage and feature each Character Quality of the Month.
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RESOURCEFULNESS
Character Quality of the Month
FEBRUARY 2010
Resourcefulness (vs. Wastefulness)
Finding practical uses for that which others would overlook or discard
We all know the 3 “Green” R’s of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Did you know that they now have two more siblings? Renew and Respect. Renew refers to
choosing energy sources and raw materials that are renewable. Respect is a more encompassing idea relating to how an individual or community
impacts their environment with every choice. Consider everything in your kitchen garbage can. Could you select an alternative choice that would reduce or
even eliminate items from that can?
This month the focus is on using your Resourcefulness to live "Green".
To practice resourcefulness , “I will” statements for children and adults alike --
I will…
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See value in objects, ideas, and people.
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Repair, reuse, and recycle.
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Make wise use of my time, talents, energy, and mind.
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Give away or sell the things I do not use.
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Not litter.
"To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk."
-Thomas Jefferson
"Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without." -Proverb
FAITH MATERIALS: Please note that writings on Faith with a faith perspective are available on our website at
Faith Qualities/Resourcefulness.
Character qualities are courtesy of Character First!
Thoughts on Faith are courtesy of Jill Tomey, the Character Council.
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The Character Qualities of the Month are adapted from the book Achieving True Success, published by the International Association of Character Cities.
All rights reserved. This material used with permission.
This material is copyright © 2010 by the Character Council of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, unless otherwise noted.
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