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C I T I Z E N S H I P by Carter Hollenbeck

C I T I Z E N S H I P by Carter Hollenbeck. Definition of citizenship. Good citizens… Obey laws in good faith. Assist to improve the well-being of fellow citizens and the community. Protect the environment. Volunteer.

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C I T I Z E N S H I P by Carter Hollenbeck

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  1. C I T I Z E N S H I PbyCarter Hollenbeck

  2. Definition of citizenship Good citizens… Obey laws in good faith. Assist to improve the well-being of fellow citizens and the community. Protect the environment. Volunteer. Participate in the processes of democracy by staying informed and voting. Respect Authority. Be a good neighbor.

  3. Good citizens… live by the Golden Rule. Do unto others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31

  4. Importance of citizenship Demonstrating good citizenship makes the world a better, safer place. People care for each other more than themselves. A sense of unity and a peace of mind is established. People live by a moral code of Ethics.

  5. Citizenship in Organizations National Honor Society & National Junior Honor Society United States Military Institutions and Academies Josephson Institute on Character Counts

  6. Citizenship in Organizations National Honor Society (NHS) & National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) These organizations use character and citizenship as part of their pillars in order for members to be appropriate role models and representatives for the school.

  7. Citizenship in Organizations Navy Air Force Army Marines U.S. Military Institutions (Colleges & Academies) All military institutions use citizenship as a standard in creating leaders and professional members of the armed services.

  8. Citizenship in Organizations Character Counts The Pillars of Character presented by the Josephson Institute includes citizenship as one of the six pillars which is utilized by thousands of students nation wide.

  9. SIX PILLARS OF CHARACTER Citizenship Responsibility Fairness Respect Trustworthiness Caring

  10. SIX PILLARS OF CHARACTER Trustworthiness “True Blue” Respect The Golden Rule Responsibility Solid and Reliable Fairness Share Equally and Fairly Caring From the Heart Citizenship Representing the State

  11. Examples of Good Citizenship • Contributing positively to the community by providing personal services in efforts to benefit others no matter the reward. • Family, School, Football Philosophy promotes good citizenship by placing an importance on serving the community and being a good role model before anything else. Athletes are taught to focus on Family life and School work so that Football will take care of itself.

  12. Examples of goodcitizenship Rosa Parks: Stood up for racial equality on public transportation. Martin Luther King Jr.: Fought for equal rights for all Americans.

  13. Examples of goodcitizenship Mother Teresa Dedicated her life to assisting the needy in third world nations.

  14. Biblical Quote in reference to Citizenship My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:12-13

  15. The ultimate example of citizenship was PatTillman

  16. Words of inspiration The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. — Mohandas Gandhi, (1869-1948)

  17. Words of inspiration A nation, as a society, forms a moral person, and every member of it is personally responsible for his society. — Thomas Jefferson, (1743-1826)

  18. Words of inspiration Americanism is a question of principles, of idealism, of character: it is not a matter of birthplace or creed or line of descent. — Theodore Roosevelt, (1858-1919)

  19. Words of inspiration Life is not so short but that there is always time enough for courtesy. — Ralph Waldo Emerson, (1803-1882)

  20. Words of inspiration Like the body that is made up of different limbs and organs, all moral creatures must depend on each other to exist. — Hindu proverb

  21. . Movies depicting Citizenship The Blindside True story of a homeless boy who became a NFL football player with the help of a caring woman and her family. It’s a Wonderful Life A man with big ideas of seeing the world makes the sacrifice to do what is right for the community. Pay it Forward Young boy determined to bring good to his community by giving rather than receiving.

  22. Team Activity Do you think you are a good citizen? Explain What is a good citizen? What would be the benefits of having a team full of athletes who demonstrate good citizenship: For the team as a whole? For the team’s reputation? For athlete to athlete relations? For athlete to coach relations? For a winning season? For a losing season? For locker room morale? How do we want the community to view us as a team? How can we help each other become better citizens: On the football field? Off the football field? Out of season?

  23. C I t I z e n s h I p A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead

  24. References American Football Coaches Association. (n.d.) AFCA code of ethics. Retrieved March 31, 2010, from http://www.afca.com Brown, B. (2003). Teaching character through sport.Monterery, CA: Coaches Choice. Code of Ethics. (2005). Coach & athletic director, 74 (6) 54. Retrieved March 31, 2010, from SportDiscus database. Department of Defense Educational Activity. (n.d.) Interscholastic athletic policy. Retrieved March 31, 2010, from http://www.eu.dodea.edu/policies/Athletics_IAP_March2009.pdf Hansen, D.E. (1999). Fair play everyday: A sportsmanship training program for high school coaches. Retrieved March 31, 2010, from SportDiscus database. Lumpkin, A., Stoll, S.K., & Beller, J.M. (2003). Sport ethics: Applications for fair play. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Marx, J. (2003). Season of life: A football star, a boy, and journey to manhood. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster. Maxwell, J.C. (2003). Ethics 101: What every leader needs to know. New York: Center Street. National Federation of State High School Associations. (n.d.) The coaches code of ethics. Retrieved March 31, 2010, from http://www.nfhs.org/content.aspx?id=2825 Tower, D. (2008). Relationship between athletic and academic success: A pilot study. University of Connecticut – Storrs.

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