[Al Skierkiewicz]

I try to inspire anyone who looks like they will listen. OK so I'm an old guy and no one listens anymore, by I try. It is much easier to put a handle on a smaller group than "society in general" so I answered "all First Students". I am pledged to answer anyone I can, help when asked (and sometimes when I'm not) and to assist with young people when they are trying to find direction. Before FIRST there was Boy Scouts. It doesn't matter to me one bit whether a student wants to go to engineering or not. I want them to succeed, be happy and help others be just like them. Gracious Professionalism means all of this without really saying it. In the Boy Scout Law, a boy pledges to be Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly and Courteous so it easy for me to participate in First. Same guidelines. It is not an easy road, and certainly not one that everyone will travel or stay on until the journey is complete. It works for me and I want it to work for others, too.