“We teach new dogs old tricks,” says W.P. “Doc” Holiday, secretary for Gold Pond Resources Inc., an unusual Cincinnati consulting practice composed entirely of retirees.

        Each of the retirees charges a negotiable fee for his services, but the aim is more about staying active and giving something back to the community, said Ken Wilkinson, a retired chemical industry executive who started Gold Pond nine years ago.

        “Our biggest problem is we solve a lot of problems before we've agreed on a contract,” he said.

        The group, most of whom are in their 70s, estimates it has more than 700 years of accumulated experience in manufacturing and engineering; systems analysis and computers; sales and marketing; chemistry; and packaging.

        During the last year, Gold Pond has doubled its active roster to more than 20 members and has tackled a wider variety of technical and management projects.

        The group holds its next monthly meeting 9 a.m. Friday at PMC Specialties Inc., 501 Murray Road, St. Bernard.

        For information, call (513) 774-8110 or e-mail GPRI@yahoogroups.com.

        — Mike Boyer

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