Find Tips & ToolsA few weeks ago, my daughter received a lecture about showing more respect at home. It was not the first lecture of its kind. In true preteen style, it was met with an eye roll and a bored, “I know,…
Read more ›Guest Column: Gratitude
A Few Thoughts on Gratitude
By Rev. Linda Bartholomew, Episcopal Church of the Resurrection
One of my favorite contemporary theologians is Paul McCartney. Don’t you marvel at how being one of the Beatles was only the start of his career,…
Read more ›Guest Column: Generosity
“Unselfish giving and sharing of resources, time and talents with others.”
Performance. Professionalism. Responsiveness. Service. These are the themes that emerged when our community was recently asked to describe the Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD)….
Read more ›2016 PACE Awards
Over 380 guests gathered on May 24 at the Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center to celebrate 49 outstanding students who personify the PACE character traits. Three local businesses were also recognized with PACE Partner “Best Practice” Awards for their efforts to support and promote good character in our community….
Read more ›Guest Column: Integrity
INTEGRITY
Famous 1970s pop singer Jackson Brown once advised others to “live so that when your children think of caring, fairness and integrity, they think of you.”
The definition of “integrity” is the “quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.” The origin of the word integrity is integrate. …
Read more ›Guest Column: Trustworthiness
Learning to Trust
“Trust is hard to come by. That’s why my circle is small and tight. I’m kind of funny about making new friends.” – Eminem
“Learning to trust is one of life’s most difficult tasks.” –…
PACE Partner of the Month
The PACE leadership team would like recognize Spokane Valley Fire Department as the Partner of the Month for April.
Since becoming a PACE partner in 2015, SVFD has shared the importance of good character by visiting schools,…
Read more ›Diligence…Teaching your kids
Below are a few simple steps from an online resource, Penelope’s Portfolio… to help you teach diligence to your children, grandchildren, or students. For business owners and leaders, try trading out the word “children” below for “employees” or “team members”…these still apply for adults!
Read more ›PACE Partner of the Month
The PACE leadership team would like recognize Tekoa School District… as the Partner of the Month for March.
Tekoa recognizes students for having good character though monthly elementary assemblies. Quarterly, high school students are honored and student body officers facilitate character activities regularly;
Read more ›West Plain Chapter 2016 PACE Awards
On Thursday, May 5th, fifteen students were honored for being a 2016 West Plains PACE Award Recipient. The ceremony was part of the West Plains Chamber of Commerce Membership Breakfast, focused on youth leadership.
Special thanks to STCU for helping sponsor this event….
Read more ›Guest Column: Diligence
Baseball is a game of failure. Hall of Fame hitters fail 70% of the time. However, players don’t see it that way. They see baseball success as the great mountain that needs to be conquered. They revel in the little battles and the opportunity to overcome adversity….
Read more ›PACE Partner of the Month
The PACE leadership team would like recognize Mirabeau Chapel… as the Partner of the Month for February.
Mirabeau Chapel is an invaluable part of caring for the students of their community. Through their work with East Valley School District they have helped fund the Bites 2 Go program,
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