I am blessed! My name is Charles Pollack, Chuck for short. I am starting my 51st year here
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on earth. I have four grown children and seven grandchildren. I grew up with three younger brothers. My mother, who is alive and well in Arizona, is an awesome woman. I talk to her once a week. My career has been in manufacturing and production (sheet metal) for the last twenty years. I have produced, or supported, the making of fifty thousand slot machines. I would like to be working with people instead of directing them what to do so; I am embarking on an education to achieve a degree in manufacturing engineering. This is my second semester at SJCC. What a blast! Last time I went to college was in 1978 for only one semester. I blew that opportunity. I am very fortunate to be here. I understand how important an education is and to do my best in this school. I believe that the seat I occupy should have been for a student that deserves to be in this chair. This past summer I became life licensed in the state of California. I can sell financial products like term life insurance, debt watchers fast pay, and also auto and home insurance. Licensed for investments by the beginning of 2012, is my next goal. I represent a company whose mission is to show and help families become income protected, debt free and financially independent. I am a Christian who is active in and out of my church. I believe He opened the door for me to be at school. If I offend you with a reference of my Lord and Savior, forgive me. “He does”! I am here to serve and to help. That is who I am. I really enjoyed taking English 1A last semester. Ms. Knapp is a great teacher. Each step was challenging but it was worth every minute. What an awesome journey. Speaking of journeys, I was able to enjoy my 50
th birthday in Ecuador. The picture on the right is Mitad Del Mundo: The middle of the World! The monument site is supposedly the middle or equator. Ecuador is an awesome Latin American country. I enjoy listening to various music genres. The iPod is a constant for me. I download music from many genres. I really enjoy contemporary smooth jazz. Throw in some oldies from the 60’s, a little bit of Praise and Worship music, some Latino oldies and contemporary Latino artists like Don Omar and Shakira and I am happy. I am shy man who loves to listen to people. Working on my leadership skills has given me the confidence to lead people to succeed.
It is not always easy. I have made plenty of mistakes in my life. Two failed marriages are two too many. I have also had many blessings. The births of my children were happy times. The births of my grandchildren are awesome events. I saw two of my grandsons being born. Seeing my children giving birth to new life is priceless. I wish they were closer to me. I am sad they live so far away. One daughter lives in Hawaii. The other three children live in Arizona. We all make decisions in life and go forward. My prayers go out to all the students and teachers in school. I ask for clarity, strength and wisdom for all.
