Community of Character Committee
Overview
Since its inception in February 2003, the Community of Character program has grown and has made an impact on the community.
The program's success has been proven by the honors it has received and the interest of other cities and organizations. In 2004, the League of California Cities awarded the prestigious Helen Putnam Award of Excellence, Grand Prize, to the City for its Community of Character Program. Later that year, the Community of Character Program was showcased at the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach, California, where several cities expressed an interest in bringing similar programs to their own cities. In 2005, Council Member Trish Kelley, Director of Recreation and Community Services Kelly Doyle, and Community Services Supervisor Virginia Chavez presented a workshop at the California Parks and Recreation Services Conference in Sacramento, to teach other cities how to bring character programs to their own communities.
In 2010, Council Member Trish Kelly, Chairperson Tammy Descoteaux, and Vice Chairperson Elaine Portnoy shared the Community of Character Program at the National Forum on Character Education Conference in Sacramento, California, presenting the program’s success in a community-based effort beyond individual schools and classrooms.
To learn more about the Community of Character Committee please view their background.
Community of Character Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The committee meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at the City Hall, 200 Civic Center, at 12:30 p.m.
Individuals wishing to serve on the Community of Character Committee must complete and submit an offical application to the Recreation and Community Services Department. For further information, please call (949) 470-3061. If interested, please complete the Community of Character Application and send via fax, mail, or deliver to:
City of Mission Viejo
Recreation and Community Services Department
200 Civic Center
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 581-0795 Fax
Character in the Community
"Community of Character" Award
Is there someone you know in the community of Mission Viejo that demonstrates exceptional character?
During the City Council meeting on February 3, 2003, Council Member Trish Kelley recommended the City Council adopt conceptual approval of the City of Mission Viejo becoming a City of Character. At the February 17, 2003, City Council meeting, a resolution was passed establishing the City of Mission Viejo as a Community of Character. On March 21, 2003, the City Council adopted a mission statement:
The purpose of the "Community of Character" Award is to provide citizens with an opportunity to recognize people in the community who contribute to the Character of Our Community. Our objective is to acknowledge and promote actions encouraging good character in the Community of Mission Viejo.
Community of Character Award Nomination Form
