Comments from a Volunteer
How many of us actually meet a famous person? I have only spoken to a handful of famous people. The first time was when my greeting returned a smile from Norman Vincent Peale. He was on the same plane ride to somewhere and said, "Hello, have a good day". I met Red Skelton in a K-Mart store in Vincennes, Indiana. He was holding a folding chair that he was going to purchase. He said, "Hello there, and how are you doing today". Then I crossed paths with Mike Singletary, from Chicago Bear�s Hall of Fame (during a break at a sales seminar) and I got a "Hey, how ya doin'". You probably say big deal you really didn't meet them. They didn't really get to know you at all. I would say you're right. But the with person I writing about I spent about 30 hours talking with him or his associates, working with them and learning about him and the organization he founded. Others have called him a hero, a crusader, a modern myth. Whether he is famous or not time will tell.
This young man's name is Chad Pregracke. He has an amazing story to tell about his life. But he prefers others to tell it. So let me tell it from my vantage point based on my experiences with him and his organization. What I have learned I will share with you using the web. It will bring you to an understanding of the power of an individual, of positive thinking. The dedication to a cause and willingness to do the required work to achieve tremendous goals will inspire you.
I became aware of this organization through a teacher enrichment program called Prairie Flowers group of University of Illinois. They alerted me by e-mail that I could take a workshop offered by an organization called Living Lands and Waters.
Chris L.
P.S. for Chad, Tammy, Kristen, Jen, Julie, Woody, and Geoff: Thanks for your hospitality and hard work. I had a great time.
C. L.
