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Ten years ago the Sunrise Rotary Club of Westerville, Ohio initiated the 'I CAN' Program in the elementary classrooms. In support of the mission the Noon Rotary Club of Westerville joined them to reach over 3,000 elementary and high school students during this time period. Elementary children have been taught the I CAN Program by local Rotarians who were teamed with local high school students. The I CAN Program was originated by Zig Ziglar's 'I CAN Curriculum.' The I CAN Program is taught regularly on a weekly basis throughout the school year. In helping to develop Character Education, we teach the elementary students the ABC's of life-Attitude, Behavior, and Character. To accomplish this goal, we teach the students to build a solid foundation first by introducing them to the elements of a base consisting of: Honesty, Character, Loyalty, Trust, Integrity and Love. Once the foundation is built they progress up the 'Stairway to Success'. Each step of the stairway is a section in the I CAN manual used in helping them to attain their success throughout life: Attitude, Self-image, Relationships, Goals, Desire, Work and Patriotism. The Westerville Way and the I CAN Program have joined hands since The Westerville Way's inception. In the I CAN Program, the Rotarians introduce the student to "the Word of the Month" initiated by the Westerville Way Program. The class is started by reviewing the word of the month and then elaborating on the meaning through the I CAN Curriculum.
John Powell |
