Civility First

“Expenses advertising 45 advertising 45 office expenses 251 business registration fees 170 d&o liability insurance 282 awards 485 zoom video 451 zoom video 451 website 600 website 600 bank charges 62 total 3,442”

“Civility first is a grass-roots movement promoting courteous public and online dialogue. Civility first represents citizens from across the political spectrum concerned about the normalization of uncivil discourse. The organization promotes listening to and learning from people with perspectives different from one's own, modeling civility and respect in public life, and courteously challenging hurtful and disrespectful behavior. Civility first asks individuals, civil and religious organizations, and politicians to sign a civility first pledge committing to a higher standard of public behavior.”

“The following workshops and events presented during civility month: 1. Invited speaker, brandi kruse, presented at the coupeville library a talk on journalism and civility. 2. Elizabeth doll from braver angels presented a hybrid venue at the uu church. Her title for presentation was "the time for talking isn't over: how workshops that restore trust depolarize america." 3. Zoom presentation "can you resolve conflicts without fear?" by paul courteau. 4. "beyond civility" speakers, bill keith, robert danish and dave franks presented on zoom. 5. Zoom meeting with state senator's ron muzzall and annette cleveland on civility in partisan politics can work. 6. Art contest with 12 entries with participation with 7 inmates from the island county jail's residential substance abuse program. The feedback was very positive from the inmates and staff. There was also one youth entry. The artwork is judged by a panel from the pacific northwest art school and awards are given for first, second and honorary positions. The artwork is displayed on the website. 7. Also during civility month the following community civil awards were awarded to: community civility award: charles terry elected official civility award: jim campbell, norma smith business leadership civility award: ken strange, bailey's corner store leadership civility award: matt chambers, pastor, south whidbey assembly of god church”

“Had a both at the pride picnic in langley and marched in the maxwelton 4th of july parade.”