Leone, Janczyk & Bos: Huge thanks to Lara Baker and David Freel

From John Bos, August 29, 2006

Subject: Re: THANK YOU BAKER AND FREEL! STRS: Charges Have Been Filed Against 4

Thank you Dennis Leone!!!!!

Dr. Leone,

Just a note to thank you for your courage and efforts to do what is right to correct the issues that faced (and unfortunately) still face STRS. Without your ability to be the point soldier in the face of an ENEMY that would not retreat without a battle, we would not be winning this war. Many of us we not even know that we had been ambushed by an enemy that was fighting a war to capture the $$$$$ that belonged to the retirees. Unfortunately, a forensic audit several years ago would have been an easier, faster, and more complete exposure. We all salute David Freel and his staff for their efforts.

We all must be encouraged by this recent news to continue to stand tall with you and support you in this battle to resolve the issues at STRS that should have never happened.

John Bos

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From Molly Janczyk, August 29, 2006

Subject: THANK YOU BAKER AND FREEL! STRS: Charges Have Been Filed Against 4

Thank you Laura Baker and David Freel for pursuing this case against spending abuses with STRS monies belonging to membership. We are so grateful for your diligence and commitment in this matter. Thank you for doing the right thing. We know this would not have happened without you! I hope the many who are grateful let you know through phone calls and emails how thankful we are for having you on the side of doing the right thing regardless of amount.

Molly Janczyk

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From Dennis Leone, August 29, 2006

Subject: Charges Have Been Filed Against 4

Prosecutor Lara Baker -- thanks to the work of David Freel and his staff at the Ohio Ethics Commission -- filed charges this afternoon against Joe Endry, Eugene Norris, Michael Billirakis, and Debbie Scott. I don't have the details, but my understanding is that Billirakis (who is currently on the STRS Board) had multiple charges. I understand that the web site for the Ohio Ethics Commission has complete information.

One thing is for sure, the convictions, fines, restitution, suspended jail sentences, and community service orders for the likes of Herb Dyer, Hazel Sidaway, and Jack Chapman would not have happened without the perseverance of Mr. Freel and his staff, and neither would the charges filed against Endry, Norris, Billirakis, and Scott. Mr. Freel and his staff deserve our thanks.

Dennis Leone

STRS Board Member