In Stanislaus CountyIn Stanislaus County

County Wide Initiatives

• Attendance Campaign

Every Day CountsEvery Day Counts

• Health/Obesity Campaign

Fit for the FutureFit for the Future

Why Civility?

• Core community value

• Civil dialogue is critical in decision-making

• Role models for children

Where Has Civility Gone?

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High Sc hools

Talk Radio

Traf f ic onroads /highw ay s

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Research Indicates •Two-thirds of the public believe American society is uncivil 

- Survey conducted by KRC Research

Traffic on roads/highways

Government/politics

Talk Radio

High Schools

Vision for the County

• Stanislaus County will be known

throughout the state for its healthy,

vibrant and thriving communities

Goals of the Campaign

• Promote the importance of civility in

a world becoming less civil.

• Encourage community members to

choose positive and respectful

behaviors in their personal and work

lives.

Initial Steps

•BOARD OF ADVISORS•Provide vision and direction

•WORKING COMMITTEE•Partnerships/Sponsorships•Events & Activities•Marketing/Communications

12 Principles

6. Acknowledge Others

7. Speak Kindly 8. Apologize Sincerely 9. Refrain from Idle

Complaints10. Think the Best11. Accept & Give

Constructive Criticism

12. Don’t Speak Ill

1. Listen 2. Respect Other

People’s Time 3. Don’t Shift

Responsibility and Blame

4. Accept and Give Praise

5. Respect Others’ Opinions

Round Table Civility Discussion

www.stancoe.org/civility

Impact in the County today…

SchoolsKeyes

Orville Wright Pledge – I am an Orville Wright Peace Builder. I pledge to praise people, give up

put downs, seek wise people, notice and speak up about hurts I have caused,

right wrongs, and to help others. I will build peace at home, at my school and in

my community each day.

Salida Elementary School

Turlock Unified School District

Valley Charter High School

Impact in the County today…

Denair MAC

Doctors Medical Center

Red Shield

Turlock City Council

Government and other Agencies

Impact in the County today…

Burnside Auto BodyGallo Center for the ArtsMaacco Auto BodyModesto ChamberModesto NutsThe Modesto Bee

Businesses

Next StepsIt’s up to YOU!• Raise awareness

• Build community support

Become a PARTNER

Today…

In Two Weeks…

In the Next Month…

Don’t Wait…GO FOR IT!

• Tie your own projects to the

initiative to raise awareness of the

importance of civility

• LIKE us on our Face book page−Tell us what you are doing to promote

and model civility

Thank You!