DEPARTMENT

OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Minneapolis VA Health Care System
One Veterans Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55417

March 9, 2015

To Whom it May Concern:

I have known Alarie Maras for over five years. We met while taking classes at Winona State University
and we have been close friends since. I recommend Alarie Maras as a candidate for a position with
your organization, as she has many strong qualities which would be an asset to any organization.

Alarie Maras has many of the characteristics that an recreation therapist should possess. She is
outgoing, friendly, energetic and consistently displays a positive attitude. In social situations, she
readily develops rapport with individuals from a diverse backgrounds and puts others at ease with
her engaging personality.

Although I have never had the opportunity to work with Alarie Maras, I know her from the classroom
setting to be very creative, often thinking outside the box and challenging herself. She is able to come
up with creative solutions for a wide variety of problems and often encourages others to do the
same. In class projects she is an excellent team player displaying flexibility and cooperative behavior.

Once again, I recommend Alarie Maras for the position she has applied for. For further information,
please dont hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,



Joleen Voydetich, CTRS
Recreation Therapy
Spinal Cord Injury & Disorder Center
(612) 467-5883
Joleen.Voydetich@va.gov