January 24, 2007 To Whom It May Concern, My name is Alex Ernst, and Tyler Plain asked me to write a letter of recommendation. I work in education and I am currently a fifth grade teacher. My summers are spent at Camp Kooch-I-Ching, where I run the Junior Camp. I have spent the past sixteen summers working with young men there, and have had the pleasure of watching Tyler grow from a young adolescent to a mature adult. I have worked with Tyler both as a camper and as a member of our staff. Tyler and I led a group of 9 boys on a 10 day canoe trip into the Canadian wilderness. From this experience I can certainly attest to his patience, ability to work with others, and his skills in navigation. The trip involved much planning and preparation, as well as debriefing and wrapping up. Through the entire process Tyler was a strong and responsible leader. I could count on him both to give me support, and to take control when needed. It is always a pleasure for me to work side by side with someone of such high caliber. Tyler communicates well with others, and has a great interest to gain new knowledge. This was clearly evident to me while working with him and watching him work with others. He would be a tremendous asset to your organization, and I can recommend him to you without reservation. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Alex Ernst P.O. Box 641 Farmington, ME 04938 1-207-778-2173