2011 September/October Issue - Land O'Lakes Inc.

Juliana P. Martinez-IbarraGrain and Grain By-product Buyer, Land O’Lakes Purina FeedJuliana has volunteered for the last six years with Animal Humane Society in St. Paul, Minn.She provides foster care for animals that are sick, recovering from surgeries or that are toosmall for adoption. The animals live with Juliana until they heal, or grow enough to be spayedor neutered. Additionally, Juliana serves as a dog-walker and volunteers at a number ofevents held by the Humane Society throughout the year.“Volunteering is important to me because I get a chance to makea difference. Even if it’s a very small one, I know that I’m givingsomething back. I think I’m very lucky to have found a place whereI’m not only helping animals that really need it, but I’m also doingsomething that I’m really passionate about.” – Juliana P. Martinez-IbarraJayne HattererMaintenance Buyer, Land O’Lakes CarlisleJayne has been a volunteer with the fire department for 30 years, first with the MinquasFire Company in Downingtown, Pa., and now with the Newberry Township Fire Departmentin Etters, Pa. Working nights and weekends, she is a certified Emergency Medical Technician,responding to calls in an ambulance and providing emergency care to patients. Jayne alsoserves as Recording Secretary on the department’s Board of Directors, keeping the minutesand helping process Board membership applications, and also aids in fundraising efforts topay for department utilities, equipment and training.“I love the interaction and how it makes you feel to be able to helpsomeone in need, or just being out in the community interacting withresidents. My husband, Gary, serves as Fire Chief, and our 16-year-oldson, Brandon, is a Junior Firefighter, so it’s nice that we can spendtime together as a family and help others in need.” – Jayne HattererFrancis CobianDirector of Operations, Dairy Foods (Retired)Francis has volunteered for the last 12 years at the St. Peter Claver Parish Food Pantry inSheboygan, Wis. He helps clean donated, non-perishable food items, stocks the shelves andassists in purchasing food for the pantry. Twice a month, Francis also provides assistance toclients of the food pantry while they shop for their groceries.“I volunteer because there are a lot of people in need and, whenyou’re retired, I think you should do something to help others. Plus, itprovides a good opportunity to interact with a lot of different people.It’s rewarding to see that you’re helping those in need.” – Francis Cobianwww.landolakesinc.com SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2011 11