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  • Moral and ethical strength.

  • Doing what is right at any cost.

  • A life of right conduct.

  • Seeing the wise decision in every situation and using it.

 

 

 

Our Vision… a community dedicated to “Creating a Culture of Character”

 In the fall of 2000, our community launched a town-wide character initiative, championed, coordinated and resourced by the Character Council of Hamburg, Inc.  Because our community has the foresight to see that at the root of each controllable, critical community challenge is an issue of character, we see a community that is attractively different because it purposefully focuses on emphasizing the most important attribute that brings success… personal character, the inward motivation to make wise choices, hold thoughtful attitudes, and do right things.  Encouraged by the resolutions passed by the Town of Hamburg and its contained Villages of Blasdell and Hamburg in the Spring of 2001, we see a community that places a priority on an individual’s responsibility for his or her own disposition, words and actions; encourages and praises excellence in character; and strives to reinstate universal community standards of respect, integrity and virtue.   

We see… 

  • That the emphasis of positive character qualities in every sector of society can only occur as individuals commit themselves to exemplifying character in their personal lives and inspiring others to do the same;

  • Character development within the family as central to initiating character enhancement throughout the community;

  • Stable, harmonious, healthy families because of relationships formed through good character; 

  • Families working together as having the ability to be the primary source and driving force for the occurrence of a societal shift toward quality of character;

  • Citizens supporting and encouraging each other as we expand our understanding of how our character affects the moment-by-moment decisions we make;

  • The opportunity seized by community leaders to model and advocate for character excellence in a high profile manner;

  • Comprehensive character education effectively contributing to exemplary education in every school, elementary through post-secondary, complementing character development in the home and thereby helping to strengthen the conviction to a strong moral foundation for our youngest citizens;

  •  A healthy moral, emotional, and achievement climate for our children in which self-control is honored and the ability to make wise decisions is nurtured;

  • Commendable economic development because we pay attention to building strong character in the present and future workforce;

  • High performing, ethically strong, and safe workplaces because businesses place a priority focus on their culture of character, not just on performance alone; and

  • A thriving community secured by trust in law enforcement that will uphold the law with integrity to diminish crime and the tolerance for risk-taking behaviors.

Therefore.... because we recognize the fundamental relationship between our community’s potential and the character of its citizens, we see our community as an extraordinary place because our leaders and citizens dare to understand this relationship and boldly act upon this vision.  Our vision is to build a stronger community by building stronger character.

 

Our Mission...“Creating a Culture of Character”

Excellence in character is the principal foundation for enduring personal, familial, and organizational success.  The Character Council of Hamburg, Inc. exists to enrich the understanding of the benefits of good character and to facilitate the continual development and enhancement of character excellence for citizens throughout our community.

We invest in our community by:

  • Modeling character excellence in our personal and professional interactions;

  • Building awareness and understanding of the importance of personal character for sustainable success;

  • Being a catalyst that draws the entire community into a process that develops a community of character;

  • Providing training, resources, and support for character development initiatives within each community sector;

  • Collaborating with existing community resources and facilitating partnerships to enhance character visibility and strengthen character development opportunities; and

  • Acknowledging people and/or organizations that demonstrate character excellence

The Board of Directors for Character Council of Hamburg leads a volunteer-driven, community-based initiative that uses a four pronged approach to support quality of character for the citizens of Hamburg.

Our Four-pronged approach to embrace quality of character Hamburg , New York

1. Create and coordinate character awareness initiatives throughout the community.

2. Encourage and strengthen character education and or training initiatives in schools, businesses, government, churches, etc.

3. Inspire and reinforce character promotion on a community-wide scale.

4. Encourage character recognition programs and events throughout each sector of the community.

 

Corporate Values…an organization committed to “Creating a Culture of Character”

The corporate values governing the Character Council of Hamburg, Inc.’s development and activities include:

  • Striving in earnest for personal character development and enhancement;

  • Aspiring to be a genuine mentor of character excellence, while with humility, inspiring others;

  • Demonstrating honesty and integrity in personal and professional interactions;

  • Encouraging the passionate commitment to character excellence and to the mission of the Character Council;

  • Focusing on the worth of a person regardless of perceived differences;

  • Showing respect for fellow organizational members and community constituents;

  • Valuing the opportunity to work as an effective team to accomplish our worthy mission;

  • Recognizing the need for re-evaluation to enable continuous improvement within the organization and community;

  • Pursuing the likelihood of realizing our vision through quality effort and the quest for excellence;

  • Utilizing assets entrusted to the organization with frugality and high regard;

  • Fostering broad-based community ownership of our community’s character initiative;

  • Persevering through organizational and community-based challenges with deference and discretion;

  • Appreciating the valuable chance to give back to our community in a meaningful and lasting way; and

  • Acknowledging that every individual is at a different stage of character development and graciously showing tolerance and patience for their journey toward character excellence.

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