On May 12, 1007, Tracy Friars who is on loan to School District 6 spoke to the Club about a program entitled “CELEBRATE, What’s Right with the World” TM with DeWitt Jones. CELEBRATE is a philosophy that encourages positive thinking. 7 Key Concepts of CELEBRATE are described in a DVD hosted by renowned photographer and motivational speaker Dewitt Jones which Tracy shared with the club.
School District 6 has developed an in-depth program that supports the CELEBRATEphilosophy in:
- Addressing Emotional & Social health as part of the “Healthy Living” agenda
- A means of addressing the outcomes from the 40 Developmental Assets study
- Initiating a comprehensive program that will engage:
- Teachers
- Students
- Parents
Tracy’s challenge to the Club was to consider how CELEBRATE can play a role in:
- The work of the Sussex Rotary
- Local Business Community
- Community groups
- Sporting and Community Events
- Personal development
- Family