Service. Leadership. Change.
These were the themes of an Old Lyme Country Club (OLCC) past presidents’ event held recently to recognize six former OLCC presidents’ service and leadership. The past presidents were praised by Mark Pierce, the current president, in a toast highlighting their endeavors, challenges and successes for their contributions and efforts leading the club in five different decades.
Past president Joseph H. Rhodes, who served in the 1960s, saw much change during the past 50 years, however the OLCC values of respect, friendship and family remained steadfast. Helene Nichols, who served during the recent great recession and is the club’s 2013 Women’s Golf Champion, excelled in communications and managing change.
After the final toast featuring the El Presidente, a cocktail made popular in Cuba during the 1920s by Cuban President Gerardo Machado, a member summed up the event to thank the past presidents by quoting President Calvin Coolidge, “No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave”.