Who’s That with Charlie?
Copyright © 2013 Charles S. Mechem, Jr.
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Editor: Donna Poehner
Text design: Annie Long
Photos courtesy of the author
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Mechem, Charles S., Jr., 1930-
Who’s That with Charlie? Lessons Learned and Friends I’ve Made Along the Way / by Charles S. Mechem, Jr. -- First edition.
pages. cm
ISBN-13: 978-1-57860-532-3
ISBN-10: 1-57860-532-6
ISBN-13: 978-1-57860-533-0 (eISBN)
1. Mechem, Charles S., Jr., 1930- 2. Businessmen--Ohio--Biography. 3. Lawyers--Ohio--Biography. 4. Ladies Professional Golf Association--Employees--Biography. I. Title.
HC102.5.M358A3 2013
340.092--dc23
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A Dedication
THE ENTIRE WORLD was shocked and saddened by the passing of Neil Armstrong on August 25, 2012. Several months before he died Neil graciously wrote the Foreword to this book. This Foreword was very special to me and is even more so in light of his death.
Neil was a true American hero, yet one of the most modest men I ever knew. That modesty is beautifully reflected in his Foreword.
It seems fitting and appropriate then that I dedicate this book to Neil—a truly wonderful man.
I was deeply honored to be asked to deliver a eulogy at his memorial service in Cincinnati on August 31, 2012. With his wife Carol’s permission, I am including a copy of my eulogy in the Appendix of this book.
—CSM, Jr.
Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag
And smile, smile, smile.
—World War I marching song written in 1915 by George Powell
When you’re smiling,
When you’re smiling,
The whole world smiles with you.
—Song written by Larry Shay/Mark Fisher/Joe Goodwin
TABLE of CONTENTS
CHAPTER I Why I Wrote This Book
CHAPTER IV New Haven, Here We Come!
CHAPTER VIII Judge Advocate General’s School
CHAPTER X Years at Taft Stettinius & Hollister
CHAPTER XI Taft Broadcasting Company
CHAPTER XIII The Years with Arnie
Broaden Your Range of Interests
Learn to Deal with Detail but Not Be Absorbed by It
It’s Okay to Worry—Just Don’t Agonize
Importance of Effective Communication
Return Your Phone Calls and E-mails
Implementation of a Decision Is Frequently as Important as the Decision Itself