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| The purpose of the National League of Junior Cotillions National Courtesy, Character and Citizenship Month™ is to promote an awareness of the neccesity to regain a sense fo honor, diginity and respect in our young people through education in Courtesy, Character, and Citizenship. |
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- Courtesy in the home.
- Courtesy at school or work.
- Courtesy in the community.
- Courtesy in the electronic age.
- Courtesy at social events.
- Courtesy in sports.
- Courtesy and character.
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| NLJC fimly believes the development of social skills begins early. That is why we place great emphasis on the development of noble character, actions and attitudes of young people. Courtesy education is provided through the teaching of "Keys to a Happy Heart.™" |
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| A strong, ardent, tender, and compassionate devotion to the well-being of someone. |
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| The emotional excitement, gladness, and delight over blessings received or expected for ourselves and others. |
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| The state of quietness, rest, harmony, order, and security in the midst of turmoil, hardship and temptations. |
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| The ability to wait or endure hardship without complaining or being angry. |
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| To be kind, soft-spoken, even tempered, cultured and refined in character and conduct. |
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| Patient and mild, not inclined to anger or resentment. Even balanced in temper, patient in anger without feeling the spirit of revenge. |
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| The assurance, trust, and confidence that is acquired from living wholeheartedly. God's principles and relying on God and all that he says. |
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| Self-control. A moderation of indulgence. Self-control in conduct and expression. |
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| Character education was once a central theme in our school systems. Government and social changes over the last three decades have caused the public education system to be able to focus less and less o this aspect of child development. We all know we can choose to be of good character if we know what that means in practical, every day terms. The National League of Junior Cotillions™ teaches young people what it means to be a person of noble character. The following list of principles incorporates the characteristics and values that most people associate with ethical behavior. An ethical decision systematically considers the following principles: |
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- Honoring those in authority
- Honesty in everyday living.
- Financial Integrity
- Honesty
- Promise Keeping
- Self Respect, Self Discipline.
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| Honest persons are truthful, sincere, forthright, straightforward, frank, and candid; they do not cheat, steal, lie, deceive, or act deviously. |
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| Persons worthy of trust keep promises, fulfill commitments, and abide by the spirit as well as the letter of an agreement; they do not try to rationalize noncompliance or create justifications for escaping their commitments. |
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| Persons with integrity are principled, honorable and upright; they are courageous and act on convictions; they will stand by their beliefs and will not adopt and "ends justifies the means" philosophy that ignores principles or be expedient at the expense of principle. |
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| In a democracy, responsible citizenship is an ethical obligation; it involves abiding by laws and rules of society, participation by voting, social consciousness and public service and avoiding unnecessary secrecy or concealment of information for public good. |
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| Ethical persons are concerned with the quality of their work. They pursue excellence, they are diligent, reliable, industrious, and committed to do their absolute best in all they do. |
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| Ethical persons accept responsibility for decisions, for the foreseeable consequences of their actions and inactions, and for setting an example for others. |
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| Ethical persons demonstrate respect for human dignity, privacy, and the right to self-determination of all competent adults; they are courteous and decent; they provide others with the information they need to make informed decisions about their own lives. |
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| Persons worthy of trust demostrate fidelity and loyalty to persons and institutions by friendship in adversity, support and devotion to duty; they do not use or disclose information learned in confidence for their advantage. They avoid conflicts of interest. They are faithful to those whom have made commitments. |
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| Concern for the well-being of others manifests itself in compassion, giving, kindness and serving; it requires one to attempt to help those in need and to avoid harming others. |
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| Fair persons manifest a commitment to justice, the equal treatment of individuals, accept diversity, and are open-minded; they are willing to admit they are wrong, and where appropriate, change their positions and beliefs; they do not take advantage of another person's mistakes of difficulties. |
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- Respect for our Country
- Respect for our Countries Political Leaders.
- Respect for local and national Spiritual Leaders.
- Respect for our Servicemen.
- Respect for our Flag.
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| Fayetteville Mayor Tony Chavonne recently signed a proclamation announcing the city's participation in National Courtesy and Character Citizenship Month, sponsored locally by the National League of Junior Cotillions Cumberland Chapter. Junior Cotillion students are, Matthew Farmer, left, Jamie Ammons, Ryan Farmer, Michael Downing, Alex Abbott, Abigail Ancherizo, Victoria Baskett and Catherine Bryant. |
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