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Anaheim Public Library Foundation Hosts Jack Lindquist Find out Book Signing For “In Service To The Mouse” What’s Happening Jack B. Lindquist, who worked for The Company for 38 years and this month at your who became ’s first president in 1988, has written an insightful and local branch: humorous 250 page memoir titled “In Service to the Mouse,” just released in mid-December. Lindquist will do a speaking engagement and book signing East Anaheim hosted by the Anaheim Public Library Foundation at the Canyon Hills Branch Canyon Hills of the Anaheim Public Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 20. The event is Sunkist Branch free and open to the public. Central Branch Published by Chapman University Press and Neverland Media LLC, along with the Noelle Marketing Group, all based in Orange County, CA, the publication Euclid Branch took close to four years to produce. It skillfully traces Jack’s many experiences Haskett Branch beginning as a 28-year-old Advertising Manager for the Park to his crucial involvement in , Center,

Tokyo Disneyland, Paris Disneyland as well as the original Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. Known as one of the most creative and knowledgeable marketing men of this century, Lindquist’s memoir includes more than 60 chapters, each its own individual and unique story of his many experiences with the company. A well- known maverick, Lindquist is credited with creating many of the unique marketing programs and special entertainment events that have made Disney attractions around the globe so successful. Authored with the assistance of Melinda J. Combs, the book also discusses Lindquist’s valued relationships with Walt Disney, , and , as well as his interesting meetings with such notable leaders as Bobby Kennedy, the Shah of Iran and Imelda Marcos. “I’ve been fortunate to have been associated with an extremely creative company at a very unique time in its history,” said Lindquist. “My goal with this book has been to share, in my own style, the very special memories I have had over my lifetime of serving the mouse.” Books are currently available by visiting www.inservicetothemouse.com.