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There are many ways to help and support the Character and Ethics Project. Be a Member! Becoming a member is a quick and easy way to support our mission. Donate to a good cause! You are welcome to make a one-time donation for any amount. Every little bit helps and …

What We Stand For

The Character & Ethics Project was founded to help and encourage people from all walks of life to deal with one another with honesty and with a cooperative spirit. We sponsor workshops on leadership for our youth, and provide recognition to the adults in our community who, through their example, …

Board of Directors

Patrick Campbell – President Sharon Roth – Immediate Past President Executive Director, Glendale Healthy Kids Don Empey Retired, Glendale Unified School District Toni Beck Espinoza – Treasurer The Stone-Beck Group, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Joanne Venditto – Secretary Community Service Manager, Community Services & Parks Department, City of Glendale Christine …

Programs & Awards

Below is a list of the current programs and awards created and administered by the Character & Ethics Project: Alternative to Suspension For years school districts have searched for ways to effectively deal with student behavior on their high school campuses. Traditionally, schools would suspend students and send them home. …

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Community Awards to be held Nov. 15

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The Character & Ethics Project will be handing out its Community Awards on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 5:30 pm. The ceremony, made possible in part by the generous sponsorship of Glendale Police Chief Ron DePompa, will be held in the Glendale Unified School District’s board room, 223 N. Jackson St. Mercy Velazquez, president of the Glendale Kiwanis, will be the keynote speaker.

Please come by to celebrate our honorees and to see what we’re all about.

The Community Awards program recognizes individuals, businesses and organizations exemplifying one or more of the guiding principles of character and ethics. Honorees will be presented with certificates of appreciation acknowledging their commitment to extraordinary character and ethical behavior.

The Community Awards Program is designed to honor and spotlight outstanding community members who are role models – to inspire all who hear their stories.

November’s Word of the Month: Citizenship

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As the air (finally) begins to cool off, so does the national election season. Next Tuesday, all of us will be asked to take part of a sacred right, and responsibility: to vote. A strong democracy requires a well-informed and engaged populace. Regardless of your choice, voting, and voting intelligently, is a significant part of good citizenship. The Character & Ethics board encourages you to reflect on this as you delve through the myriad propositions and candidates.

2012 ACE Awards

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Athletes from Glendale Unified schools and Glendale Community College were feted during a ceremony May 21. The third annual ACE Awards – Athletes with Character & Ethics – was held at the Alex Theater. For photos from this great event, click the link below.

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Character & Ethics awardees October 2011

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An incredible group of people were honored by the Character & Ethics project in October.

 

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Upcoming Events

Nov. 15, 2012
Board Meeting at 4 p.m at Glendale Unified headquarters
Community Awards at 5:30 p.m. in GUSD Board Room.

Dec. 13, 2012
Board Meeting at 4 p.m at Glendale YWCA
Holiday Social at 5:30 p.m at Wine Cave in Montrose

Jan. 10, 2013
Board Meeting at 4 p.m at Glendale YWCA

Jan. 30, 2013
Youth Leadership Conference at 8 a.m. at GCC

Feb. 21, 2013
Board Meeting at 4 p.m at Glendale Unified headquarters
Community Awards at 5:30 p.m. in GUSD Board Room.

March 14, 2013
Board Meeting at 4 p.m at Glendale YWCA

April 11, 2013
Board Meeting at 4 p.m at Glendale YWCA

May 9, 2013
Board Meeting at 4 p.m at Glendale YWCA

June 13, 2013
Board Meeting at 4 p.m at Glendale Unified headquarters
Community Awards at 5:30 p.m. in GUSD Board Room.

Words of the Month

January: Respect
Treat yourself, others and the environment with dignity.

February: Honesty
Tell the truth; never take unfair advantage of people.

March: Trustworthiness
Be responsible and dependable in all that you do.

April: Loyalty
Be faithful to yourself and to others.

May: Courtesy
Be considerate, kind and polite.

June: Self-Discipline
Exercise self control and willpower over your actions.

July: Integrity
Be honorable and straight-forward in all that you do.

August: Fairness
Be impartial, open, and unprejudiced in judging yourself and others.

September: Responsibility
Be accountable for your actions.

October: Cooperation
Work together for a common goal.

November: Citizenship
Accept the rights, privileges and responsibilities of living in our community and country.

December: Compassion
Be kind, caring and helpful.