The Bears at a recent City Hall appearance

The kidnappers left a ransom note at Mechanics Plus last week and it is becoming apparent that these cowards mean harm to our beloved Mickey. Inside their ransom package was Mickey fur and obvious tears from the sheer agony that Mickey is suffering at the hands of his captors. The bear community is up in arms over this latest incident with Mickey’s captors. They have demanded the immediate release of Mickey, unharmed. Prominent bears Gentle Ben, Smokey, Chilly Willy and Mike “Da Bears” Ditka are among a number of bears searching for their comrade

“This cruel and unusual punishment will be met with force” stated President Gary. “I have enlisted the help of the Casselberry Police Department. The Chief of Police and his crack squad of detectives will be at our next meeting interrogating Rotarians that may have ulterior motives in seeing harm come to Mickey.”

A handwriting analyst has been contacted to review the envelopes of the kidnappers and compare it to Rotarian applications and other pieces of handwriting samples from members. A list of the Rotarians present on the day of the meeting is being compared to the list of members who were at a subsequent meeting when another envelope was found on the morning of a meeting at Rolando’s.

The dragnet is beginning to close around the suspects and it will only be a matter of time before they are apprehended

On a related story from President Elect's office in Casselberry, Fl. ---

Inspector Albear (Albert in French) was visiting his American cousin on holiday when the note sent by the grieving bear family was received from President Gary.

The email was from bear_nappers06@hotmail.com

Inspector Albear interrupted his holiday to help his American cousin Al and vowed to assist local authorities until Mickey The Bear is returned to the club. He promised to visit the club meeting this Wednesday and help the detectives solve the crime.

President Elect Al Cook is inviting all members of his team to attend this very important training event being held on Saturday May 6 at the Student Union in UCF's campus.

District Governor Elect Chuck Pratt and his District leadership have organized an excellent opportunity for Rotarians from all clubs to learn the basics on the jobs they have volunteered for during the upcoming Rotary year.

Classes will be held for the Secretary, Treasurer, Club Administration (includes bulletin, programs, family of Rotary, Magazine, club service), service projects, public relations, membership, and many more.

Besides getting some good down to earth information from seasoned veterans, you will also have the opportunity to meet Rotarians from other clubs whom you can relate and rely on.

If you have not signed up yet, this is the time to do it. Let President-elect Al know.

Where? Student Union - UCF Campus When? Saturday, May 6 Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Assembly at 9:00 a.m. Training at 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

On Monday, April 10 the Board of Directors unanimously approved Jodie Gilchrist for membership to the club.

Jodie's classification is FINANCIAL CONSULTANT and works at LPL Financial Services in Casselberry.

He is currently a member of the society of Certified Senior Advisors, a former Cub Scout Leader and has volunteered withe Literary Volunteers of America and is looking forward in getting involved in the club's projects.

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