A MESSAGE from CHARACTER COUNTS MID SHORE’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear Character Counts family, What an unbelievable year 2020 has been! Our inboxes have been filled with Executive Director buzzwords like “new normal,” “unprecedented,” and “pivot,” and Zoom has taught us a whole new way to communicate. As we turn to a new year, I would like us to pause, reflect, and savor the journey we have taken together over these tumultous past months. LAUREN KAY WEBER
At Character Counts Mid Shore, we had a year unlike any other. We began our program as normal in October 2019, but had to cut it short in February due to growing concerns around COVID-19. As the pandemic unfolded around us, our program moved virtual. Beginning in early March, our Character at-Home lessons began with daily educational content posted featuring Character Coaches, community leaders, and staff. It was a hit! With over 39,000 views, our distance learning was a success. Our 2020 was also a period of inflection for Character Counts Mid Shore. Our Board of Directors considered many avenues for carrying forward the lessons learned during the pandemic. I invite you to visit our website, www.CharacterCountsMidShore.com to learn about Character Counts Mid Shore’s dissolution and our transition to For All Seasons.
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12%
increase in total revenue from 2019
89.6%
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9¢
our cost to raise $1 in 2020
increase in year-over-year net assets
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Top Row (left to right): Coach Bob Hyman teaches mindfulness to a 3rd grade class at Chapel District Elementary; Dr. Samantha Scott of The Child and Family Center shares insights on helping children cope with COVID in our twice-weekly series; CCMS Executive Director Lauren Kay Weber coaches Lockerman Middle School honor society students about the value of being a role model for others. Bottom Row (left to right): Angel Perez of the Caroline YMCA shares a Spanish-English bilingual message on the value of civic participation and community during the pandemic; U.S. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill participates in our Hopeful Together series of encouraging community, unity, and civility; Character Coach Denice Lombard hosts a virtual Character Story Time for elementary students on our Facebook page.
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CELEBRATING our volunteers
CHARACTER COACHES Mr. Jason Adams Dr. Leslie Adelman Ms. Robyn Allen Rev. Dr. George R. Ames, Jr. Corporal Jacob Andrew Mr. Matthew Andrew Mr. Tom Arnold Deputy Charmaine Bacorn Lieutenant Donald Baker Mrs. Rosy Ball Ms. Nicole Barth Officer Charles Bealefeld Deputy Joseph Beans Deputy Brent Beck Corporal William Bodnar Mr. Ben Boettger Mrs. Kimberly Bogac Mrs. Tammy Bradley Ms. Jacque Brohawn Mr. Matthew Brooks Mrs. Lori Buss-Morton Reverend David CaseyMotley Mrs. Shannon Cayer
Mrs. Laura Chance Mrs. Pat Chapman Deputy Rebecca Clark Ms. Tracy Cohee Mr. John Coleman Officer Ashley Collison Mr. Tim Connors Mrs. Renee Copper Mr. Steve Covey Ms. Maria Covey Mrs. Amy Dashiells Mrs. Susan Delean-Botkin Ms. Charlene DeShields Pastor Jack Diehl Mr. Tom Divilio Lieutenant Rob Dixon Ms. Cindy Doupnik Mrs. Melanie Dressler Dr. Nan Duerling Mrs. Susan Dunn Corporal Andrew Durham Mrs. Jennifer Dvorak Senator Adelaide Eckardt Mr. Tom Ellis Mrs. Sarah Ensor
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Mrs. M. Janie Eskow Ms. Gloria Farrare Mr. David Fike Reverend Thomas Fisher Mrs. Peggy Ford Ms. Merrilie Ford Mrs. Leah Foxwell Mrs. Sharri B. Foy Mrs. Susan Friedel Mr. Steve Gadow Mrs. Brienne Garland Mrs. Wendy Garner Corporal Michael Gestole Mrs. Maggie Gowe Ms. Nina Graham Mrs. Tina Gray Mr. Alex Green Mrs. Lisa Green Deputy Amber Hafer Sergeant Eric Hall Mrs. Heather Harrington Mr. Glen Harris Ms. Joyce Harrod Mrs. Morgan Hawks Ms. Talia Hedley
Captain James Henning Mr. Jesse Hicks Mr. Chad Hill Mrs. Kerianne Hinerman-Tolker Mr. Ted Holloway Mr. Bob Hyman Officer Jeff Jackson Reverend Ron James Ms. Maria Jenkins Ms. Kesha JenkinsBatson Mr. Denny Jones Mrs. Ashley Jones Ms. Kim Kastel Pastor David Kelley, Jr. Ms. Maureen Keogh Mr. Vincent Knoepfel Corporal Cindy Komenda Mr. Patrick Lanahan Mrs. Barbara Lane Mrs. Shavonté Lewis Ms. Denice Lombard Mr. Jeff Ludwig
Ms. Lisa Peter Mr. Lenny Pfeffer Pastor Tim Poly Mrs. Meoldy Prairie Mrs. Patty Quimby Ms. Ann Robinson Mrs. Anne Rosen Lieutenant Aric Rosenbach Mrs. Michelle Rubadue Ms. Alisha Saulsbury Ms. Darlene Schwaeble Ms. Emilie Seneff Mr. Steven Sensibaugh Mr. Keith Shaffer Mr. David Sherrill Mr. David Short Mrs. Sue Simmons Mr. Christopher Skelton Pastor Peter J. Smith Mr. Michael Sousa Mr. Andrew Southworth Mr. Parker Spurry Mrs. Robin Stanley Ms. Jean Startt
Mrs. Emily Stone Officer Steve Stouffer Mr. Frank Stout Mr. Peter Taillie Pastor David Talley Mr. Dominic Terrone Mr. Chris Thomas Mrs. Rebecca Thomas Mr. Robert L. Thomas, Sr. Reverend Jerome Tilghman Ms. Megan Timms Staff Sergeant Justin Tyson Mr. Donnie Webb Mr. Jeff Webb Mrs. Kawana Webb Mr. Chris White Mrs. Deborah Wooden Mr. Jeremy Wyatt Mr. Bob Zimeroff
COVID AT-HOME LESSONS Mr. Bill Allen Ms. Katie Allen Dr. Kelly Griffith Mr. Bob Hyman Rabbi Peter Hyman Ms. Denice Lombard Hon. Karen Murphy Jensen President Corey Pack Mr. Angel Perez Mr. Richard M. Potter, Jr. Dr. Samantha Scott Mr. David Sherrill U.S. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill Talbot Interfaith Shelter Councilwoman Doncella Wilson
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COACHES, cont. Mr. Chris Markin Mrs. Leigh Marquess Mrs. Lennie Martin Mr. Gerson Martinez Delegate Johnny Mautz Mrs. Samantha McDonald PFC Chris McMullen Ms. Kristi Mertaugh Ms. Nicole Mihalos Officer David Mills Mr. Ray Morris Mrs. Sarah Mueller Hon. Karen Murphy Jensen Ms. Sherri Murphy Mr. Mo Newnam Mrs. Cynthia North Ms. Laura Northrop Mr. Richard O’Brien Ms. Lisa Padgette Mr. Walter B. Palmer III Reverend Ray Parsons Mrs. Dawn Patrick
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CELEBRATING our leaders
BOARD of DIRECTORS & EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Richard M. Potter, Jr. Salisbury University Board President
Elizabeth Devlin Hackett* Chesapeake College Board Vice President
William Allen* Caroline County Public Schools Board Treasurer
Sue Angel* Talbot County Public Schools (retired) Board Secretary
Karen Murphy Jensen Maryland Judiciary
David Sherrill Private Sector (retired)
Deborah Wooden* Dorchester County Public Schools (retired)
Lauren Kay Weber* Executive Director
ADVISORY COUNCIL Ms. Nancy Andrew Mr. Kamari Collins Mrs. Elizabeth Devlin Hackett Mrs. Laura Heikes Ms. Lauren Kay Weber
...and many thanks to former Board member Thomas K. Arnold for his generosity and wisdom.
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*denotes member served on the Program Development Committee.
A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Tom Hill Dock Street Foundation Talbot County Economic Development Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development The Clifton Foundation Maryland Humanities Mr. & Mrs. Richard P. Casson in loving memory of Character Coach Mr. Donald D. Casson
CATALYSTS OF CHARACTER The Pauline F. & W. David Robbins Foundation Trust The Edgewood Fund The Nathan Foundation B.P.O. Elks Dorchester Lodge #223 The George B. Todd Fund Waddell Foundation, Inc. Traci Jordan Christmas in St. Michaels CORPORATE PARTNERS & PRO BONO SUPPORT Bannings Tavern Easton Utilities Fade2Black Barbershop Law Office of E. Patrick McDermott Shore United Bank True North, LLC CHAMPIONS OF CHARACTER Mr. Peter Adler Mr. & Mrs. William and Leann Allen Mrs. Susan E. Angel Mr. & Mrs. Bruce and Blenda Armistead Mr. Tom Arnold & Ms. Sandra Boyd
Mr. Charles Bealefeld Mr. Brian Berkowitz Ms. Kathy Bosin Cambridge MD Rotary Club Ms. Childlene Brooks Mr. Gary Butler Mr. & Mrs. Joshua and Courtney Deutsch Mrs. Elizabeth Devlin Hackett Dr. L. Thomas Divilio Dr. Nan Duerling Mr. Bruce Eyre Ms. Susan Larsen Mr. Richard Marks & Ms. Amy Haines Maryland Charity Campaign Donors Ms. Sarah Mueller Ms. Tara Newman-Bell Mr. Rich O’Brien Ms. Rima Parkhurst Mr. Richard M. Potter, Jr. Mr. David Sherrill Mr. Peter Taillie Talbot Optimist Club Ms. Alyssa Jean Warren Mr. & Ms. Joshua and Lauren Weber Mr. & Mrs. Curry and Susan Wilford Mr. & Mrs. Franklin and Constance Wilson Ms. Deborah Wooden
CELEBRATING our supporters
LEADERSHIP GIFTS
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