Who Is Grateful in this City?

The Character Council of Edmond, in an effort to promote a citywide recognition of high character people and character traits, reminds the community the character trait for November is gratefulness (vs. unthankfulness): purposing to accomplish right goals at the right time, regardless of the opposition.

To nominate a resident as a “Champion of Character,” one who exemplifies this trait, log on to www.edmondcharacter.org or write: Champions of Character, P.O. Box 392, Edmond, OK 73083-0392.

To help in selecting a person, here are some characteristics of gratefulness: show your parents and teachers that you appreciate them, write “thank you” notes, take care of your things, be content with what you have, count your benefits rather than your burdens.

This and similar questions are being asked each month by a grassroots effort, Character Council of Edmond, to create a citywide initiative to build Edmond into a “city of character.” This non-profit Character Council of Edmond believes that the character of a nation can only be strengthened one person at a time, one community at a time.

Each quarter, the “champion” is recognized by the Edmond City Council. If the person is associated with the Edmond Public Schools, the “champion” is honored by the Edmond School Board during its meeting.

Character determines success. It is only through building character that individuals can achieve their full potential. Good character makes a person a better spouse, parent, employee, neighbor and citizen.