FY20 Community Impact Report

A MESSAGE from CHARACTER COUNTS MID SHORE’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dear Character Counts family,

LAUREN KAY WEBER Executive Director

What an unbelievable year 2020 has been! Our inboxes have been filled with 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.

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.

9¢ our cost to raise $1 in 2020

89.6%

12% increase in total revenue from 2019 increase in year-over-year net assets

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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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

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

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

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

BOARD of DIRECTORS & EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

ADVISORY COUNCIL

Ms. Nancy Andrew

Mr. Kamari Collins

Mrs. Elizabeth Devlin Hackett

Mrs. Laura Heikes

Ms. Lauren Kay Weber

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...and many thanks to former Board member Thomas K. Arnold for his generosity and wisdom.

*denotes member served on the Program Development Committee.

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

LEADERSHIP GIFTS

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

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