Each month, we provide a calendar with daily
suggestions to help you build the monthly trait.
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COMMUNITY OF CHARACTER MIAMI COUNTY DEFINITION: CHARACTER is values and traits that guide behavior for an
individual or group encompassing all age levels. COMMUNITY OF CHARACTER: A community working together to build and promote
positive attitudes based on character traits. PHILOSOPHY: The philosophy of our effort is based on the concept that
CHARACTER does make a difference. As caretakers of the community, every man,
woman, and child must promote high standards of personal and professional
conduct. Behavior that is courteous, kind, lawful, moral, and ethical
strengthens the community and enhances our ability to create a better quality of
life. All citizens, young and old, need to commit to building a 
VISION STATEMENT:
The citizens of Miami County will be committed to:Developing and promoting exemplary personal character, professional integrity and a sense of honorable service within ourselves, each other, and the community;
Developing a strong community through promotion of family, community, and church;
Developing trust-based relationships to establish peaceful and productive neighborhoods.
MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens, their families, and the community as a whole by promoting values and character traits that guide positive behavior.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Our plan is to invite, encourage, and enlist the entire county – citizens, businesses, industry, schools, churches, government, clubs, and special interest groups – in practicing, teaching, and involving others in the development of the following character traits, one per month:
January COOPERATION Working together to accomplish a common goal
February HONESTY Fairness and truthfulness in word and action
March FORGIVENESS Accepting and excusing previous wrongdoings without holding a grudge
April LOYALTY Unity of purpose
May COURAGE Doing the right thing at any cost
June RESPECT Treat others as you want to be treated
July CITIZENSHIP Doing your share to make things in the community better
August RESPONSIBILITY Knowing and doing what is expected
September PERSEVERANCE Working hard and not giving up
October TRUSTWORTHY Establishing credibility by keeping your word
November GENEROSITY Selfless sharing of one’s time, talent, and resources
December COMPASSION Investing oneself in healing the hurts of others
Help us be a
Community of Character!
Further information is available through Mayor Jim Walker 765.472-2400 or from Rev. John E. "Jack" Hess, First Presbyterian Church, Peru 765.472.2962, and/or check out the Community of Character link at www.cityofperu.org.