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Character Counts!

Character Counts! logoCharacter Counts!® education is about celebrating what's right with young people while enabling them to develop knowledge and life skills for enhancing ethical and responsible behavior. Nebraska 4-H introduced Character Counts!® into the 4-H club program, as well as public and private schools. We hope your club includes this program in your yearly activities. 

 

 
Deadline: March 14, current year
 
 
2012 Character Counts! Awards Breakfast

honorable

Youth Honorable Memtion

winners

Youth Winners

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Citizen of Character

 
 

 Character Counts!® is a program designed to:

  1. emphasize the need for character
  2. teach the six Pillars of Character
  3. encourage accountability
  4. enhance ethical decision-making
  5. create an atmosphere that encourages good character
  6. support character development activities

To utilize Character Counts!® contact the Extension Office. Materials are available for check-out. Ask for the "Character Counts!® For 4-H Clubs" packet, which includes how each pillar relates to 4-H life skills, roll call suggestions, presentation ideas, community service ideas, meeting activities, and recreation ideas.

To contact the Gage County Extension call 402/223-1384 or e-mail Jane Esau.

Six Pillars of Character

 
Trustworthiness
 
 
► Be honest.
► Don't deceive, cheat or steal.
► Be reliable, 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, and country.
 
Respect

► Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule.
► Be tolerant of differences.
► Use good manners, not bad language.
► Be considerate of the feelings of others.
► Don't threaten, hit or hurt anyone.
► Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements.
 
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 school and community better.
► Cooperate.
► Stay informed; vote.
► Be a good neighbor.
► Obey laws and rules.
► Respect authority.
► Protect the environment.