BYU Bookstore

A great door-opener for Evan at BYU was his being able to get a job at the BYU bookstore in the Wilkinson Center his first semester at the Y. He did clean up and set up , basic manuel labor with a team of workers that allowed him to be on campus, contriubte, and be at the hub of activity. It was a wonderful start at the Y.

Getting the job was a result of multiple conversations with multiple people and interviewes and recommendations and prayers and massive effort by r?indy.

One interesting letter was a letter of recommendation to get the job by a dear friend.

Brigham Young University

BYU Bookstore – ELWC

Provo UT.  84604

Attn:  Roger Reynolds

Dear Roger:                                                                                                                         3/5/07

The purpose of this letter is to endorse Evan Wilson as a candidate for a position at the BYU Bookstore.  I have known Evan most of his life, and have worked closely with him as his Bishop, Scoutmaster, Quorum Advisor, and basketball coach. 

Evan is a good young man who has worked very hard in life to accomplish many things that haven’t come as easily for him as they might for some other kids.  He has earned his Eagle Scout, Varsity Sports Letters, Duty to God, has served as my 1^st Assistant in our Priests Quorum, and he will soon graduate from both our Seminary program and from Armstrong High School. He has greatly enjoyed all of these programs. He loves, and is greatly loved by his fellow scouts and quorum members who are also his best friends. He has been blessed with a good family that has been very supportive and helpful to him as he’s participated in all the above.  

Evan has had to overcome his own set of obstacles and challenges in life. While he may not be “the strongest or fastest”, he is the most reliable young man I know.  He never misses an assignment, he’s always on time, and (remarkably) he remembers the exact dates and times of upcoming events, practices, tasks and assignments weeks and even months in advance of their arrival. I was able to witness the huge level of excitement and commitment that Evan exuded recently when he worked a temporary position at a large Sporting Goods Store here in the Minneapolis area. He was thrilled and put his whole heart and soul into the job. He has risen to every challenge put in front of him. I believe that is due to his own persistence, and due to the strong support of his outstanding family.  Evan has been a singular source of kindness, fellowship and unity in our ward. He serves others; and others very much want to help him.  Also, Evan’s sense of good fun and humor make immeasurable contributions within his peer group!

Evan is willing to try anything from stage musical productions to Football, Basketball, Track, and Wrestling. He jumps in whether it’s his personal “strong suit” or not. His peers have demonstrated how they feel about him by electing him as their homecoming king at Armstrong High School. I fully endorse Evan for a position at the bookstore.  Given his developmental disabilities, consideration will need to be given to placing him in a position that will be the right fit for his skills and abilities. I am happy to discuss that with you further if needed; I recommend Evan to you as a good person, who is reliable, dependable and as one who loves to work and would be an asset to your organization.

Sincerely,

Brad Taylor

HR Director

General Mills Inc.