Together-We-Stand.org is a county-wide project for residents
The Project is based on Dr. Richard Haass' book, The Bill of Obligations. Residents can engage in discussion, engagement, learning, living and participating in contests to demonstrate that we stand together and choose to live by the Ten Habits of Good Citizens.
We choose to live and engage with our friends, families, neighbors and our Chaffee County Community and cherish our common ground, the things that bind us together vs. tear us apart.
All residents are welcome to join in for this important and timely project!
The Ten Habits of Good Citizens include the following:
1. Be Informed. Stay informed about local and state issues that affect our County.
2. Get Involved. Actively participate in community activities and initiatives that contribute to the betterment in Chaffee County.
3. Embrace Compromise. Remain open to finding common ground and peaceful resolutions with those with whom we engage.
4. Practice Civility. Engage with others in a respectful and civil manner fostering positive interactions for myself and within my community.
5. Reject Violence. Stand against violence and advocate for peaceful resolutions in Chaffee County.
6. Value Community Norms. Uphold and promote the core values that define our community. To be kind and charitable, look out for our neighbors, tell the truth, keep my commitments and respect authority.
7. Champion the Common Good. Work towards the advancement of the common good and welfare of all residents of Chaffee County.
8. Respect Government Service. Respect the contributions and efforts of those serving in government roles in Chaffee County and beyond.
9. Support Civics Education. Support initiatives that improve the understanding of civics and inspire civic engagement in Chaffee County.
10. Prioritize Country. Place our country and democracy before political parties and persons and prioritize the well-being of every citizen and the prosperity of all and contribute positively to the growth and success of Chaffee County.
We have three prongs to this project:
Organizations, whether they be non-profits, businesses or government entities are welcome to sign a Resolution stating that they will adhere to the Ten Habits of Good Citizens within their organizations. To learn more about having your organization sign the resolution, please contact Grace Garret, info@together-we-stand.org
Families and individuals can sign a Pledge showing their commitment to doing their best to live the Ten Habits of Good Citizens knowing that we will not be perfect, yet it is the intent that we carry with us into our daily lives.
Contests are designed to engage all ages in learning, conversation and engaging in the Ten Habits of Good Citizens as well as sharing what they have learned through an expression of some sort.
The 5th grade class of Avery Parsons Elementary in Buena Vista completed a contest in late May 2024 where they picked one Habit and shared how they will live this specific Habit (see pictures).
The summer of 2024, elementary students can engage in creating a button and/or sticker and the middle school and high school students will engage in a poster contest. CLICK HERE FOR CONTEST INFO >
Fall will provide wider opportunity to participate in another contest. Stay tuned for more details. This will include all ages with an art competition and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners' works displayed in an awards ceremony and celebration for our entire Chaffee County community.
join the movement
SIGN UP! Organizations (businesses and nonprofits) can sign the Resolution endorsing the TWS Project. Pledges can be signed by families and individuals to show their commitment to live by the Ten Habits of Good Citizens.
BE INFORMED! The League of Women Voters Chaffee County (LWVCC) along with the Buena Vista Library and Salida Library, among others, will host educational events to learn more about the Ten Habits of Good Citizens. There will also be a social media educational campaign.
Stay tuned to learn more about our social media educational campaign.
GET INVOLVED! Sponsored events to coincide with music and community events are in the works, as well as book reading and discussion events and a summer competition for the best poster and video from middle and high school students. In the fall, there will be a second competition among various groups for the best artistic creation of living the Ten Habits of Good Citizens.
Sign up, Be Informed, and Get Involved!! You don't want to miss out on being a part of this once-in-a-lifetime county-wide project!
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