CHAIRMAN'S
MESSAGE
 From time to time, we receive letters from members in various areas inquiring about organizing meetings of the Travelers’ Century Club in their vicinity. As you know from our Web site and calendar, there are many TCC chapters that have regular meetings. Your headquarters will be glad to assist you in forming a chapter.
Special thanks to Janet Johnson for an excellent educational presentation covering Ethiopia at our June luncheon.
At our September meeting, we plan to have a special presentation from our Treasurer, Michael Sholer, covering his trip to Eastern Europe.
Please remember that we have an opening for a qualified Area Coordinator in Texas.
This past March we decided to put the Info Files online, so that you may download them at your convenience. New Info Files are listed in each Centurian. We are surprised at the number of postcards we have received from members asking us to continue mailing them the Info Files when they have access to the Internet. If you are in this group, perhaps you can let us know if you wish to withdraw this request. We will continue to mail the Info Files to those members who do not have computers. Our new Info Files will have a link with additional information on the destination. This information cannot be printed and included in the mailed version.
We hope to see many of you at our September meeting in Newport Beach.
The UK TCC Chapter and the
Republic of Ireland are planning
a possible international TCC
weekend meeting in Granada,
Spain, in the fall of 2011, according
to UK Area Coordinator Donna Marsh. She says the location
was selected “for the weather,
history, architecture, food,
and for the opportunity to travel
relatively easily to a number
of TCC countries.” She adds:
“Following the success of the
Dublin weekend (last year), we’re
hoping we can get a good
turnout from TCC members
globally, especially from our
European friends.”
AN INVITATION TO
THE SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON
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| Date: |
Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 |
| Place: |
A Restaurant (formerly The Arches)
3334 West Coast Highway
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Tel: (949) 650-6505
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11:30 a.m. – No Host Cocktails
12:30 p.m. – Luncheon & Program |
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Members & Guests $50
Non-Members (not guests) $60
Includes wine, tax, tip |
| Payment: |
No later than Sept. 8
For late RSVP call (310) 458-3454 |
| Parking: |
Valet Parking, $3 |
| Directions: |
From the north, 405 or 5 Fwy. towards Newport Beach. Exit at 55 which turns into Newport Blvd. After passing Hospital Road, exit on the right to Pacific Coast Hwy. Turn left at signal. Make a U turn at Tustin Ave. Restaurant is on the right.
From San Diego, exit 405 at Jamboree Rd. Turn left until CA 1N. Turn right. Restaurant is on the right side.
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
 Have you been accused by your friends of having been bitten by “the travel bug?” Your friends just might be right. We all have our own motivating factors in wanting to travel to various destinations – whether or not it is to try to complete the TCC list. Most of us know someone who has completed the list, but is still often on the road to somewhere on this marvelous blue planet of ours!
Robert Louis Stevenson said, “For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.”
Have you noticed that the more you travel, the more you want to travel? There’s a word for that; Dromomania. Wikipedia states that “Dromomania,” also known as “traveling fugue,” is an uncontrollable psychological urge to wander. Generally, the term is used to describe people who have a strong emotional or even physical need to be constantly traveling and experiencing new places, often at the expense of their family, work and social lives. Some consider it a borderline personality disorder. Sound like your or someone you know? I know I’ve been bitten!
The TCC Board approved new titles for the different levels of total countries visited by members. After the first 100 countries, the title of the award for the next level of visits to 150 or more countries is Silver. Members receive a Gold Award for completing travel to 200 or more countries, a Platinum Award for traveling to 250 or more destinations and a Diamond Award for 300 countries. They receive a Special Award for visiting all 320 countries on the TCC list.
 Michelle Arbeit, based in Memphis,
has volunteered to be the new Area
Coordinator for Tennessee. She is a
painter and designer,
and travel is her
passion, having visited
110 countries
and territories on
seven continents.
She obtained her
undergraduate degree
in psychology from the University of
Rochester and a Master’s degree in studio
arts and film from Harvard
University. For seven years she ran her
own jewelry design business with her
twin sister,Wendy, also a TCC member.
She has worked for a consulting firm in
D.C. and as a program manager for the
National Italian American Foundation.
TCC members in the area may contact
her at travelingtwinz@yahoo.com.
Even though TCC members have traveled to over 100 countries – and a few have been to 300 or more – it would be interesting to hear what destinations (cities or areas or places) you put at the top of your list to visit while you are still in good health, relatively speaking. This might be referred to as your “bucket list” of things to do while you can. Would it be new destinations or revisits to favorite places? Please add a line telling the reason for your selections. We’ll publish the results in a future Centurian.
Though it has been reported in the national news, we wanted to remind you that a new schedule of passport fees took effect on July 13. For new passports, the fee jumped from $100 to $135; renewals increased from $75 to $110; children under 16 from $85 to $105. Additional visa pages were previously free but now there is a fee of $82. |
Pictured at the June TCC Board meeting in Los Angeles are (seated, left to right) President Ron Endeman, Vice President Pam Barrus, Treasurer Michael Sholer, Secretary Sanford Smith, and (standing, left to right) Chairman Klaus Billep, Chris Hudson, Gloria McCoy, Kevin Hughes and David Barry. Missing is Tim Carlson.
TCC members often find themselves on the same charter flights to out-of-the-way TCC destinations.This group recently visited Midway Island: Robert Bonifas, another fellow traveler, Robert Petrik, Lee Abbamonte, Pam Barrus, Cathy Parda, Carolyn Broadwell, JoAnn Schwartz, Steven Tallman. Roelof Moniz is kneeling.
In addition to the travelers
pictured above,
former TCC
President Kevin Hughes,
Phoenix, and Carl-Gustaf Siby,
Goteborg,
Sweden, were also
among those who recently
visited Midway Island. They’re
pictured here
in Hawaii. |
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Arizona (Phoenix)
Area Coordinator Matt Cohen reports that
that the chapter had a very successful year
and is ready to start the new season with the
same format of four meetings on Thursday
nights, spaced between October and April.
He notes that Phoenix is hot in the summer
months and members travel, but a couple of
informal small lunches were scheduled for
July. They also have small lunches at the
Culinary Café in the fall and spring.
However, he says members enjoy meeting at
members’ homes rather than restaurants.
He appreciates the four hosts who opened
up their homes and hospitality this past
year. Each meeting had a program after a
social period.
Cohen thanks new member Dan Fellner for getting an article published in the
Arizona Republic. “This resulted in a dramatic
increase in our membership,” he continues,
“and we are now quite a large chapter.
Members enjoy exchanging travel info
and tips and socializing. All programs have
been well received.”
The chapter welcomes members who may
be visiting Phoenix. Check the TCC website
for meeting details.
South Florida (Miami)
Jan Novar, Area Coordinator, says to check
the South Florida Area Page for information about the
next meeting..
Central Florida (Tampa)
Area Coordinator Jay Hines will post information about future meetings on the Central Florida Area Page.
Southwest Florida (Sarasota)
Area Coordinator Lillian O’Leary says the next meeting will be at 12:30 on October 7 at the University Park Country Club.
Illinois (Chicago)
Tom Flannigan, Area Coordinator, reports that members should watch the Illinois Area Page for information regarding future meetings.
New England (Boston)
Members should check the New England Area Page for news about the next meeting, says Area
Director David Santulli.
Colorado (Denver)
Bonnie O’Leary, Area Coordinator, reports that the next dinner meeting will be September 16 at Blue Bonnet Restaurant in Denver. The chapter celebrated its 21st anniversary at the July 15 dinner meeting, also at the Blue Bonnet .
Area Director Bonnie O’Leary and Darlene Jamison hold the birthday cake celebrating the Denver Chapter’s 21st anniversary
in July.
 Nancy Mikoda prepares to cut the birthday cake celebrating Denver’s 21 years as a TCC chapter.
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Missouri (Kansas City)
Steve Fuller, Area Coordinator, says the highlight
of the June 25 meeting at Trezo Mare Restaurant
was the visit by TCC President Ron Endeman and his wife, Judy. They presented the club with
a TCC banner to be used at group gatherings.
Members recounted favorite travel destinations at
the meeting, including New Guinea, St.
Petersburg, Nepal, Alaska and Mongolia. The
next meeting is on September 24 at 11:30 at
Trezo Mare.
Area Coordinator Steve Fuller thanks TCC President Ron Endeman for delivering a TCC banner at the Missouri
meeting on June 25.
Arkansas
Walter and Dolena Kann, Area Coordinators, announce that Linda Bell will be hosting the next meeting on Saturday, September 25. Specifics will be posted on the Arkansas Area Page.
Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)
Area Coordinator Jane Berryman advises that
the Sunday, September 19, meeting will be at
the Sampan Restaurant at 5 p.m.. Featured
speaker will be the Travel Editor of the
Philadelphia Inquirer, Bill Reed. Deadline for
reservations is September 12. At the May 16
meeting, Shoshanna Altrichter from the
travel department of the World Affairs
Council spoke about upcoming trips in 2011.
Philadelphia Area Coordinator Jane Berryman is pictured
with Marlene Harrington and Larry Spielvogel at the May
meeting. The chapter celebrated its first anniversary
New York
Area Coordinator Lynn Simmons reports
that Jeff Hutchinson shared his experiences
during three trips via cargo ships at the June
5 meeting at the Saigon Grill. He gave
pointers regarding booking freighter travel,
what to take, boarding the ship, accommodations
and food, routines at sea and etiquette
with the crew.
Tennesse
We’re proud to announce a new Area
Coordinator, Michelle Arbeit. Those TCC
members in Tennessee may contact her at travelingtwinz@yahoo.com. See Michelle's photo and background
in a separate article higher up on this page.
Texas
We’re still looking for someone to be Area
Coordinator for Texas. It doesn’t necessarily
need to be someone from Houston, as before.
Interested parties should contact TCC
Headquarters in Santa Monica.
Eastern Canada (Toronto)
Rick Shaver, Area Coordinator for the new
Eastern Canada chapter, says the first meeting
will be in November. Details will be
posted on the TCC Web site. Area members
may also contact him at RShaver@thehiveinc.com. |
Northern California (San Francisco)
At the September 18 meeting Jo Ann Schwartz will talk about several Pacific Islands – Wake, Phoenix, Tokelau, Howland – according to Area Coordinator Tim Carlson. It will be a luncheon meeting at the United Irish Catholic Center in San Francisco. At the June 5 lunch in Berkeley, Frank Rainer gave a presentation on the gorillas of East Africa.
TCC President Ron Endeman and his wife, Judith, (center) attended the Northern California June luncheon meeting and presented
Area Coordinator Tim Carlson (right) with a TCC banner to display at future meetings. That’s Don DeBerry at left.
Washington D.C. Area
Area Coordinator Jeff Houle reports that the next meeting will be at 12:30 on Saturday, September
25, at the farm of Joyce and Frank Aigner in Bridegewater, Va.. He says there was a good turnout and a lot of stimulating conversation at the May 22 meeting at the Wildfire Restaurant in McLean (Tyson’s Corner), Va.. Members shared a wide diversity of experiences. Alex Mumzhiu told about a recent trip to Columbia where he was attacked by a robber with a machete. Bill Ashley recounted his recent travels to Iran, Jordan and Syria. The new contact information for Jeff Houle is Jeffrey.houle@gmail.com; phone (703) 627-1300.
Pictured at the McLean, Va., meeting on May 22 are the following D.C. chapter members and guests: (front row) Grace Houle, D. L. Petry, Alex Mumzhiu, Hunter Houle, Carla Meisenger, Sandy Silver, Joyce Aigner, Boo Law and Dr. Lew Toulmin. On the back row are: Area Coordinator Jeff Houle, Dave Link, Don McBride, Kerstin Schweizer, Bill Ashley, Norm and Susan Dailey, Steve Silver, Frank Aigner and Jim Compton.
United Kingdom
Area Coordinator Donna Marsh announces that the autumn meeting will be on Wednesday, September 22, at the Monsoon Restaurant, 78 Brick Lane, London. At its summer meeting at the Royal Automobile Club in London’s Pall Mall, the chapter welcomed new member Jiri Prasil who attended from Prague. In addition to exchanging travel stories, the members discussed ideas for future meetings. See separate announcement above regarding the possibility of an international meeting in Granada, Spain, in fall 2011.
Enjoying the UK’s summer meeting in London are: John Barnett, Area Coordinator Donna Marsh, Mike Kendall, Jiri Prasil, Wendy and Eric Wagner, Barry Archer, Ian Gamble, Angus and Elaine Palmer and Gaylene Kendall.
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Overlooking the city during the reception prior to lunch are former
TCC President Kevin Hughes, Robert Ihsen, who frequently gives
interesting presentations at the Los Angeles luncheon-meetings, and
Bob and Cathy Parda.
Enjoying the reception at the June 12 meeting at Hotel
Angeleno are TCC Treasurer Michael Sholer, Krista Allen
and TCC Past President Chris Hudson.
New TCC member Bobbi Laufer is welcomed by Del and
Linda McCuen at the June TCC luncheon-meeting at
Hotel Angeleno on the Westside of Los Angeles.
At the request of our members, new Info Files are now being made available online in an effort to save paper. Use the links below to download the latest Info Files in PDF format. Please contact TCC Headquarters if you wish to continue receiving Info Files by mail.
#590 Cambodia, Wayne E. Smith
#591 Camel Racing in Arabia, Alison King
#592 Backpacking through Colombia, Deborah Perkins-Vandenheede
#593 Cruising the Kimberely, Bill Altaffer
#594 Travel Notes on Puerto Rico, Iverne”Joan” Greene
#595 Armenia, David Garfinkle
Note: The opinions expressed are those of the writers and not the
Travelers’ Century Club.
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Club Lapel Pin – $10
Silver 150 Countries – $8
Gold 200 Countries – $8
250 Countries – $8
All pins are available with pin or tie-tack.
backing. Available only to regular members of the Travelers' Century Club. |
 TCC Vice President Pam Barrus is on the road again – this time on a two-month solo overland trip the length of Africa, from Cairo to Cape Town. It’s a revisit after 40 years. She looks forward to seeing places like Ujiji, the Serengeti, sources of the Nile and the Ulha de Mozambique. She is keeping a record of her trip at www.pamafricanqueen.blogspot.com.
With announced plans to relaunch the Soviet-era Lada automobile to the British budget market, Jeff Shea notes that in 1998 he and his Russian friends bought two Lada 4WDs and drove them to Everest’s Rongbuk base camp at 5,200 meters (17,000 ft.) on the north (Tibet) side. The following year Lada and his friends drove them to the highest point on record, as far as they know, to 5,726 meters (18,787 ft.) in Tibet. The car that made it is in the Lada museum. To see a recap of the trip, go to www.jeffshea.com/index.php.
New TCC member Warren Winn Klaine was recently featured on the first page of the Palm Beach Daily News. The article depicted his presentation on his trip to Africa to the Palm Beach Circumnavigators Club. He had just become their youngest member, at the age of 24. He said he believes in getting American youth out of the country to experience other cultures.
New Travelers' Century Club Members:
Barsotti, Ms. Maria
Becker, Mr. Ronald & Mrs. Leslie
Berland, Ms. Carol
Blank, Ms. Lois
Booth, Mr. William J.
Boudreault, Ianick
Brownfield, Ms. Kyle G.
Currie, Mr. Robert G.
Dawson, Mr. Henry (Hank)
Dewilde, Mr. Patrick J.
Goldsmith, Ms. Margie
Grant, Mr. Brad
Heath, Mr. Andy
Herman, Mr. Tom
Kidwell, Mr. Richard M.
Klaine, Mr. Warren Winn
Laufer, Ms. Bobbi
Marson, Jr., Mr. William B.
Mayer, Mr. James H. & Mrs. Judy Courtemanche
Messina, Mrs. Carol V.
Pantin, Ms. Maria Elena Torano
Prasil, Mr. Jiri
Regi, Mr. Michel
Shaffner, Mr. John
Sloan, MD, Mr. Victor
Smith, Mr. Theodore C.
Stelzer, Mr. Donald
Turner, Mr. Gordon
Van Horn, Ms. Ruby
Varnick, Mr. Aviar
Warburton, MD, R. King
Ward, Mrs. Cassandra
Williams, Mr. Albert L.
Zatkin, Mr. Howard
WELL TRAVELED 2010
Our
congratulations to those Club members who have reached higher
levels of countries visited. Well Traveled.
PLATINUM
for 250 or more countries
MR. PHILLIPS M. CONNER
Singapore
MRS. BETTY J. KNUDSON
Lafayette, CA
SILVER
for 150 or more countries
MR. BRAD GRANT
Del Mar, CA
MR. JIM KAUMEYER
Santa Rosa, CA
MR. MICHAEL KENDALL
Berkshire, United Kingdom
MS. BOBBI LAUFER
La Jolla, CA
MR. DAVID J. MACARTHY
Naples, FL
MRS. BARBARA K. MILNER
Dana Point, CA
MR. PETER JAMES PAPPAS
Bennington, VT
MR. MARK A. PROSS
Warrentown, VA
MR. MICHEL REGI
Noumea, New Caledonia
MS. CLARE STABLEFORD
Kirstenhof, South Africa
MR. WILLIAM P. SWAIN
MRS. PEGGY W. SWAIN
Louisville, KY
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TCC Editor: Klaus Billep
Contributing Editor: Lorelli Embry |
Travelers' Century Club
P.O. Box 7050
Santa Monica, CA 90406-7050
Tel: 310-458-3454
Fax: 310-395-9511
E-mail: tccclub3@verizon.net
Officers
Klaus Billep, Chairman
Ronald L. Enderman, President
Pamela Barrus, Vice-President
Sanford K. Smith, Secretary
Michael Sholer, Treasurer
Executive Board Members
David J. Barry
Tim Carlson
Christopher Hudson
Kevin Hughes
Gloria S. McCoy
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