neil's show
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Neil’s TimeLine
Birth Date: August 5th 1978
First walk
Neil’s bathtime
Me and my brother
The childhood memories
Family dairy and hog farm
First Northern Pike• Who has the biggest Pike?!
Me, my Brother and 1 sister
Family picture with 2 sisters
Easter
Before school
Little ISU fan
1990 Christmas
Sibling rivalry
Misplayed pop-fly
Little league all-star team state tourney
Christy, 4-H fair calf
First rooster pheasant
Sammy, Pheasant hunting dog•Pure bread German Shorthair cross/Vizsla.
First Turkey
Limit with Sammy
Slab crappies, bass, ice fishing bluegill mess and 8 lbs. Catfish
Me, dad, Grandpa Francois and Brent caught this mess in a farm pond when ice fishing.
8 Lbs. catfish
High school dates/friends
Prom 96
Sweetheart 95
High school buddies
High school baseball
Playing in 1996 Iowa High School baseball state tourney in Carrol Ia first time in school history.
1996 Iowa High school first all-state team certification for 2nd basemen Award
High school graduation
Neil and his God-parents in the graduation party
Nominated first team all-state 2nd baseman
Homecoming parade driver with Mercedes Benz
5th grade camp counselor
NIACC baseball
• Playing baseball by a snow bank
homerun against Upper Iowa JV
Me and Higgins
Earned 2nd-team all-region team for 3rd basemen
Electronics AA degree from NIACC
Semi-pro baseball, Worthington Cardinals
got voted in for playing 1999 Eastern Iowa Hawkeye League all-star game
Field of Dreams Ghost team
The Ghost Team traveled around the Midwest for baseball kids camps, to instruct/teach kids how to play baseball
NIACC friend, buddy and his family
College Cutie & NIACC Ball Team
UNI student speech therapists
Krista Steve
Neil’s good friend before and after the accident.
Groomsmen in his cousin’s wedding
September 4th 1999Neil had a car-train accident at the very dangerous unguarded railroad crossing, there was another accident at the same crossing after Neil’s accident. Neil was in a coma for 5 months Neil’s focus is getting his life together from the accident.
Accident report:
I was a good driver, never drank and drove and obeyed driving laws.The accident report on the federal railway database listed my injuries as “fracture, skull.”That is inaccurateMy injuries were far more EXTENSIVE.
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Support for Neil• West Delaware baseball field
Rehab in On With Life,( OWL ) Ankeny Iowa
• Physical Therapy
Good friends visiting in OWL
Neil couldn’t hold his head up before the Shunt surgery
OWL therapists and counselors
My OWL social worker
Left OWL from a 15 months stay
A good friend that stuck with me when I was in OWL
First walk after the accident and left OWL
Moved to the condo from EPI
NIACC baseball team has an award called Neil Francois Good
Hustler Award
Neil's first job after the accident was in Arthur L. Davis Publishing doing edit
correct/changing the information Arthur Davis workers treated me with respect, and Arthur L. Davis treated me well. I worked for Waterloo
Bucks doing the scoreboard since 2003
ALD Workers
IT Technician diploma from Hawkeye
Dr. Matt Howard, the main doctor who saved my life with numerous surgeries.
Hawkeye graduation dinner with his great Aunt Jean
UNI graduation• BA degree for IT engineering
Neil’s 3 college diplomas
Hawkeye Community College
NIACC
UNI
On November 17 2005, Neil joined the Knights, earned First Degree for the Knights of Columbus. Neil is a 3rd degree Knight right now and he enjoys the Knights.
Dream House Project
On 7-11-09 Volunteers and the KC Knights Painted and fixed up the The Dream House building, a Catholic retreat center.
Emily’s wedding July 3rd 2010• Neil and Elliot Neil and Audrey
Siblings
Niece and Nephew, First Birdie ball
• My first Birdie ball
On 8-31-07, me and Grandpa Francois wentgolfing at Heart ridge golf course, I had myfirst birdie and I used this ball at par 4 9th hole. Neil plays with his God-Daughter
with the bubble machine.
And so life goes on……
• I was Mr. Clutch in the playing days. It started in my high school career in the state tourney. The game before sub-state, we played against Marion, game was really tight. Marion had runners 2nd and 3rd in 6th inning, we were 1 run ahead then the Marion hitter popped up ( duck snort ) between the outfielder and me, I was really running hard to catch the popped up fly behind my back. Sub-state game was a dream that we won against Davenport Assumption ( Ranked 1rst in the state with Harlan ), I had a base hit and sac fly. Anyway, in the state tourney game against Harlan, the game was tight the shortstop hit a homerun on the first pitch. The game had no errors the shortstop didn't try to field a double play ground ball that could end the game because he didn't think we could turn it when it was at the 6th inning, We had had a runner at 3rd with 2 outs and I was at bat then hit a base hit to score a run to break up the tie at the 6th. The pitcher gave the game all what he had. He walked a batter and gave up a hit. Harlan had runners at 3rd and 2nd with 2 outs, then Harlan hitter had a small pop fly bunt, Plus the pitcher forgot to bring his glove to the game, coach gave a glove to the pitcher that was shorter than the pitcher’s original glove! the pitcher really tried to catch the ball from the bunt and the ball snow coned out of the pitcher’s glove, if he had caught it with his original we would have won! Then we seen Harlan won the state championship easily!!!!!! I earned first team all- state honors for 2nd basemen.
When I played for NIACC, coach moved me to third from 2nd because the assistant coach's brother played 2nd. In my Freshman year, I had a bad year because I wasn't used to play 3rd, I had stuck with it, plugging away and practiced hard for playing 3rd in the off season. I played baseball for a semi-proball baseball team ( Worthington Cardinals ) my batting average was close to .400 when I used wooden bats and I got voted to play in the All-star game in Cascade. I played for 2 modified pitch softball teams in Dubuque and Manchester. I had really good times that summer and I really improved my game! In 1998 season I had a great season in NIACC, I batted .465 and earned 2nd team all-region honors for 3rdbase and my lifetime Batting Average is around .400. . I really worked hard because I wanted to play for UNI. Then I tried to walk on the team and it was, very hard to walk on. UNI didn't have open spot for 3rd. UNI red shirted me then I'd play for UNI next season. Then on Sept. 4th 1999, in labor day weekend I stopped over to my ex-friend after from college and he wasn't there then I went to my parents then I had my car-train accident at the very dangerous unguarded railroad crossing, then my baseball career ended when I was in my prime of my career!!!!!! ( It's very sad! ) and I was close to graduate from UNI for engineering BS degree!!!! After my accident, I try my best to put my life together, I graduated from Hawkeye for computer network technician Certification when I was in EPI and they didn’t want me to go to school, 1 worker really helped me, 2 workers and head of EPI tried there best for me not to go to school. Then I went out of EPI because I don't need them, I found a condo, living by myself and graduated from UNI for the BA degree with emphasis on computer networking. Right now I'm trying to find and get a job, it really sucks!!!! I'm the only division 1 athlete in my grade and the youngest of my class. I never thought I'm the best athlete in the class and I don't care.
3rd degree Knight in Knights of Columbus
Neil’s resume’• Neil Francois• Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613• (319) 266-4465• Email - [email protected]• OBJECTIVE:• Seeking a part-time or full-time entry-level position in web design, networking, or other position related to
Information Technology field that will allow me to utilize my education, skills, and experience. • • EDUCATION:• University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA• BA Degree in Individual Studies for Electrical & Information Engineering Technology (EIET)-May 2007• Hawkeye Community College Waterloo, IA• CNT (Computer Network Technician) certification -May 2005• North Iowa Area Community College Mason City, IA• Associates Electronics degree –May 1998• ACCOLADES:• • NIACC Good Student and Leadership Award • Iowa High School baseball first team all-state team 2nd-base • JUCCO Division II second team all-region 3rd-base• NIACC baseball has an award named Neil Francois Good Hustler Award• Walked on and made the UNI baseball team for 3rd-base• TECHNICAL SKILLS:• Desktop applications• Network Communications• Using Microsoft programs• Cisco networking• Writing HTML programs with Notepad and FrontPage• WORK EXPERIENCE:• 2005-2006 Webmaster• University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls IA • Changed or made web pages/websites with HTML language • Examples of my HTML work is• http://eihl.50webs.com/• http://www.knights4516.org/• http://eihl.50webs.com/Rustic/• 2002 - 2004 Data Entry Operator• Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency Cedar Falls, IA • Doing data input and editing Performed general office work duties, using Microsoft Word and Excel • 517 Washington St. Cedar Falls Iowa 1-800-626-4081• 1998 - 1999 Computer Science Network Assistant & Electronics Technician• University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA• Responsible for network data cable and fiber optics installation, Computer installation • Computer and network troubleshooting software• 1997 – 1998 Electronics Technician / Test Technician• Rockwell Collins, Inc. Manchester, IA• Responsible for circuit board troubleshooting on failed CCA’s ( Control Communications Architecture ) Airplane
Electronics • REFERENCES:• Available upon request
Family
Minnesota Cousin’s wedding
MOM’S FAMILY
DAD’S FAMILY
Neil did this show by himself with no help, because he’s a determined individual,
Neil’s Job References• Neil Francois• 4706 Chadwick Rd #4• Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613• (319) 266-4465• Email - [email protected]• REFERENCES
• Supervisor for UNI webmaster job• Paul Gray• Associate Professor• Mathematics/Computer Science• University of Northern Iowa• ITT office 314• Cedar Falls, IA 50613• 319-273-5917• Dan Farrell• 699 zephyr ln Hudson wi 54016 • 651-343-8813• Jon Wolter• Field Service Manager• Information Technology Services• University of Northern Iowa• Curris Building room 025• Cedar Falls, IA 50613• 319-273-6834• It is my understanding that Neil has an interview with you, I just wanted to let you know a little of my
personal dealings with him. I am one of the owners of the Waterloo Bucks Baseball team, it has been my pleasure to work along side Neil over the summer months, watching his focus on the details charting pitches, so our staff is better prepared to face teams in future games. The battles he faces to get around the park to the top of the press box, he handles with ease. Neil has possibly the best attitude of anyone on our staff, and I feel he could be a great addition to yours! I hope Neil can work for us again next summer, however, I know his focus is to be employed full-time and give 100% of his effort to that position. If you need any more information about my friend Neil feel free to contact me at [email protected]. Thanks a lot Jim Farrell
• My name is Jerry Dunbar, I was the baseball coach, Athletic Director • and Director of Housing, Neil played baseball for us at North Iowa Area • Community College. I not only had him on our baseball team, but supervised • or observed him as a Dormitory Resident, Neil also was one of my work study • students, helping at home athletic events, such as football and basketball, • prior to our baseball season. Neil was very dependable, honest and came • early and left late if the need was there. He was respected by his fellow • players. Neil had a lot of pride and talent. He was a very humble young • man, I have visited with him many times since his accident, we have kept in • touch. I respect you and others who would give Neil an opportunity to • prove his abilities and character. I am now retired as of 2001, but can be • reached at home 641-424-5829, best time is early morning, noon or around • evening meal, I've taken on several volunteer positions and am gone a lot • during the day. Thank you Jerry Dunbar• Hello. My name is Jon Wolter. I am the Field Service Manager in the IT • Department, at the University of Northern Iowa. I was Neil Francois' • Boss, while he was attending UNI.• My student employees install data and phone wiring Campus-wide. They • are also involved with the repair and maintenance of Personal Computers • and printers.• Neil was an excellent worker for me. He was hard working and reliable. • In my 24 years at UNI, he was one of the better students to come through • my office.• He was working for me when he was involved in the accident that left • his left side paralyzed. If has been a long road back for him, from a • very difficult situation. He is still independent, and has the same • positive attitude he had before the accident.• I would highly recommend Neil for the job opening you have. Neil's • character and hard working attitude, will more than make up for any • physical limitations he may have. I don't believe you would be • disappointed. Thank you!• Jon Wolter• Field Service Manager• ITS - Networking Services• University of Northern Iowa• 319-273-6834• Hello. My name is Jon Wolter. I am the Field Service Manager in the IT • Department, at the University of Northern Iowa. I was Neil Francois' • Boss, while he was attending UNI.• My student employees install data and phone wiring Campus-wide. They • are also involved with the repair and maintenance of Personal Computers • and printers.• Neil was an excellent worker for me. He was hard working and reliable. • In my 24 years at UNI, he was one of the better students to come through • my office.• He was working for me when he was involved in the accident that left • his left side paralyzed. If has been a long road back for him, from a • very difficult situation. He is still independent, and has the same • positive attitude he had before the accident.• I would highly recommend Neil for the job opening you have. Neil's • character and hard working attitude, will more than make up for any • physical limitations he may have. I don't believe you would be • disappointed. Thank you! [email protected] • Arthur L. Davis• Mark Miller• Data Entry Operator• 517 Washington St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613• 319-277-2414
• Recayi "Reg" Pecen• Associate Prof and Program Coordinator• UNI Electrical and Information Engineering Technology Program• ITC 39 Cedar Falls IA 50614-0178• Tel: 319 273 2598• e-mail: [email protected]• fax: 319 273 5818• Cameron Richards
• Cameron was my Cisco teacher, but right now he changed jobs. He’s in the Maintenance department for a gtoup of nomes/trailers
Cedar Knoll ARC
1115 Grove St Cedar Falls, IA 50613
319-277-8786• Here is all the sample links, • http://eihl.50webs.com/• • • http://eihl.50webs.com/Rustic/• • • http://www.knights4516.org/
Job Reference letter from Dr. Rozek.
And so life goes on….• Newspaper articles
• I turned 30 in August. I like sports/athletics ( especially baseball ) and I'm a Chicago Cubs fan below is the links for the newspaper articles about me when I graduated from Hawkeye and UNI. The Hawkeye article is about when I graduated from Hawkeye and my car-train accident,
Hawkeye graduation
http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2003/10/05/news/metro/443ffa22a35db06786256db60015d8af.txt
UNI graduation
http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2007/05/06/news/metro/bf9a6d6a4a128d12862572d30017ac84.txt
September 4th 1999, I had my car-train accident at an unguarded railroad crossing and after my accident there had been an accident at the same crossing as me. Before my accident I played baseball when I studied for electronics AA degree from NIACC in Mason City, earned all-region honors and I made the UNI ball team plus I played ball for a semi-pro-ball team in eastern Iowa. After the accident, I was in a coma for 5 months then I graduated from UNI and Hawkeye at 2005 for computer network technician certification and UNI at 2007 for computer network engineer BA degree. I live by myself in condo in Cedar Falls. The rear view mirror hit on my right side of my head, that's the reason my left side ( Arm/hand and leg ) plus I can't talk really well because I have a machine that talks to communicate. The reason I'm taking the class is because I really want the A+ Certification, it will look good in my resume'. My right hand/arm are strong and well coordinated but my left hand/arm doesn't work from the accident. Numerous opponent players and coaches noticed and commented my improvements on my game at 3rd base. They told me, I have improved a lot playing at third and asked me where am I going after NIACC. I told them I’m walking on at UNI studying engineering degree.
• THAT’S THE YING AND THE YANG ABOUT ME!
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Aug. 18 2011• Presented the show to
advocate and convince to ADA Waterloo City council to fix the intersection. They will fix it till Feb. 2012
January 25th 2012 advocating to Iowa Legislature
http://
http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/cedar-falls-man-hurt-in-car-train-wreck-lobbies-lawmakers/article_5e60b126-480c-11e1-a598-001871e3ce6c.html#ixzz1kZw0RKNx
Link up above for the newspaper article about my advocacy
January 25th 2012 advocating to Iowa Legislature for low-cost active RR signals
Newspaper article link
http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/cedar-falls-man-hurt-in-car-train-wreck-lobbies-lawmakers/article_5e60b126-480c-11e1-a598-001871e3ce6c.html#ixzz1kZw0RKNx