WelcomeWelcome

Why Civility?

• Core community value

• Civil dialogue is critical in decision-making

• Role models for children

Where Has Civility Gone?

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Research Indicates •Two-thirds of the public believe American society is uncivil 

- Survey conducted by KRC Research

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Vision for the County

• Stanislaus County will be known

throughout the state for its healthy,

vibrant and thriving communities

Initial Steps

•BOARD OF ADVISORS•Provide vision and direction

•WORKING COMMITTEES•Partnerships/Sponsorships•Events & Activities•Marketing/Communications

12 Principles

6. Acknowledge Others

7. Speak Kindly 8. Apologize Sincerely 9. Refrain from Idle

Complaints10. Think the Best11. Accept & Give

Constructive Criticism

12. Don’t Speak Ill

1. Listen 2. Respect Other

People’s Time 3. Don’t Shift

Responsibility and Blame

4. Accept and Give Praise

5. Respect Others’ Opinions

www.stancoe.org/civility

Next Steps

It’s up to YOU!

• Raise awareness

• Build community

support

Today…

In Two Weeks…

In the Next Month…

Don’t Wait…GO FOR IT!

• Tie your own projects to the

initiative to raise awareness of the

importance of civility

• Become a FAN on our Facebook

page−Tell us what you are doing to promote

and model civility

Thank You!