Glen Ellyn Character Coalition

Latest News:	Meeting Dates - Mark your calendar!: February 8 April 19 March 15 May 17 Meetings are held at Glen Crest Middle School, 725 Sheehan Avenue, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 at 3:15pm, unless otherwise noted.
Our Vision:	Our community, strengthened by character development in our schools, families and businesses, is a guiding light for all citizens and the foundation of a healthy society.
Our Mission:	Our mission is to foster a common language that recognizes, discusses, and supports the six pillars of character throughout Glen Ellyn. This will result in a community that teaches, enforces, advocates and models trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.
*Our Goals:*	Make a character education program visible in all community areas (YMCA, Library,Village Hall, Park Dist.,Police Dept., Fire Dept, Schools, Businesses, etc.) Increase community involvement to heighten awareness of the six pillars of character. Integrate character education into new and existing programs of education, recreation and service. Honor those who work and/or live in Glen Ellyn through the Person of Character Awards.
THE SIX PILLARS OF CHARACTER
	TRUSTWORTHINESS: Be honest-Don't deceive, cheat or steal-do what you say you'll do-Have the courage to do the right thing-Build a good reputation-Be loyal-stand by your family, friends, community RESPECT: Be tolerant of differences-Use good manners, not bad language-Be considerate of the feelings of others-Don't threaten, hit or hurt anyone RESPONSIBILITY: Do what you are supposed to do-Persevere:keep on trying!-Always do your best-Use self-control-Be self-disciplined-Think before you act-consider the consequences-Be accountable for your choices FAIRNESS: Play by the rules-Take turns and share-Be open-minded; listen to others-Don't take advantage of others-Don't blame others carelessly CARING: Be kind-Be compassionate and show you care-express gratitude-Forgive others-Help people in need CITIZENSHIP: Do your share to make your community better-VOTE Cooperate-Stay informed-Be a good neighbor-Protect the environment-Obey laws and rules For more information on the Character Counts national program, please visit their website at:www.charactercounts.org.
PERSON OF CHARACTER AWARD
	Every month, the Glen Ellyn Character Coalition honors a member of our community who demonstrates the six pillars of character. Winners' profiles appear once a month in The Sun. If you know someone who lives or works in Glen Ellyn and deserves to be honored in this way, please download a nomination form. (Click on the link in the main selector bar labeled - "Person of Character Form")
ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN THE COALITION:
	Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn - www.glenellynrotary.org School District 41 - www.d41.dupage.k12.il.us B.R. Ryall YMCA - www.brryallymca.org Glenbard High School District 87 - www.glenbard.dupage.k12.il.us Glen Ellyn Park District - www.gepark.org Chamber of Commerce - www.glenellynchamber.com Glen Ellyn Public Library - www.gepl.org School District 89 - www.ccsd89.org Community Bank Wheaton - Glen Ellyn - www.commbank-wge.com Kiwanis - Glen Ellyn - www.glen-ellyn.com/kiwanis/ The Meadows of Glen Ellyn - www.themeadowsofglenellyn.com The Village of Glen Ellyn - www.glenellyn.org/ Please note: Clicking on any one of these web addresses will take you to the selected website. To return to this website, you will need to use your "back" button.
Proposed and Ongoing Projects:
	Person of Character Awards published monthly in Glen Ellyn News Participation in Taste of Glen Ellyn Creating Newsletter/Web page July 4th Parade General Visibility (Banners, connections with local businesses, etc.) National Character Counts!® Week festivities
HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE GLEN ELLYN COALITION:
	Any individual or group who supports the vision and mission of the GLEN ELLYN CHARACTER COALITION is more than welcome to join and further the realization of our goals. If you have questions about joining or about the aims and/or structure of our organization, please email us at: glenellyncharacter@ameritech.net Dues to support our efforts are submitted on an annual basis (our year running from July to July): ___ Individual member $10 ___ Institutional member $50 ___ Sustaining Institutional member (following years) $100 Dues can be submitted along with pertinent contact information to: Glen Ellyn Character Coalition c/o P. Belke 45 S. Park Blvd. Suite 224 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 or call Sandy Brenner @ 630-469-5220 If you would like more information on the National Character Counts Organization, please click here: www.charactercounts.org