Club Management - January/February 2008 - (Page 27) Feature Last(ing) Lesson Warren Arseneaux, CCM, leaves a legacy of dedication – to family, friends and colleagues By Todd M. Cromie, CCM The Wine Society members (from left) John Spidalette, Warren Arseneaux, CCM, Jack Marckstein, CCM, and Rob Wright, CCM. Warren Arseneaux and wife Claudia The accolades and praise that follow would be hard for Warren to accept. His gentleness and humility would not allow that, but his humanity and gift as a mentor would. Let’s start the examination. F Former CMAA president Warren L. Arseneaux, CCM, a man who left a deep impression on many, passed away September 18 – one day shy of his 64th birthday – after a battle with cancer. Rather than dwell on the somberness of losing a friend, mentor and colleague, let’s examine Warren’s life. This examination may help us learn more about our own lives and perhaps learn one last lesson from Warren. Philanthropy 101 “To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived–this is to have succeeded.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson One of Warren’s greatest attributes was his passion for people, for giving back to his community and fellow man. His collection of causes includes the Young Life Campaign in New Orleans; Chairman of the Cerebral Palsy Sports Association in New Orleans; JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2008 • 27
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