‘To Whom It May Concern: ‘This letter is our personal recommendation for Lindsay Hand. For the past 5 years Lindsay has been an employee of ours at our Rita's Italian Ice locations in both Pottsville and Schuylkill Haven Pennsylvania. Lindsay has progressed from treat team member to a team leader in both locations over the years. She is very dedicated to the team as well as to my wife, she is always pleasant and tackles all assignments with dedication and completes the task at hand when it is needed. ‘She has taken on the role of helping with the training of our new employees each spring when the new girls come on board. She has done this while still attending Kutztown University and working at Rita's, her dedication to fulfilling her studies as well as completing her weekend shifts were second to none. During this past year her area of study had her doing student teaching and this still did not stop her from following through with her commitment to continue to work her job. Lindsay also took on the challenge of running in the Greater Pottsville Area Winter Carnival Queen of Snows where she finished as the Sth runner up. Watching her take on this challenge was fun for her as well as us to see her want to be sponsored by our company and represent us in the community. Her inner personal skills were showcased in this event to the many people that were involved in the pageant as well as those that attended the events. Her activities during this time left people know that she was proud to represent her place of employment. This also showed her commitment to the community that she resides in . Also during this past year our family was put to the test with my wife being diagnosed with breast cancer and Lindsay being the person that she is was there to assist my wife in any way she could and played a huge part in the process, she is almost lke a second daughter to my wife. So it is without a doubt that whatever teaching position Lindsay obtains she will be a huge asset to the schoo! district that hires her. We highly recommend her for employment she is a very dedicated employee and will make a great teacher. In today’s society where most of our college graduates choose not to return home and think they want bigger and better things, | see Lindsay as wanting to give back to the area where she has worked and has been educated and that is not the case for many of our young adults in today’s society. Greg & Toni McElvaney Wag NEL, 3 Ae. Me EG ey Rita’s Italian Ice Owners