Report From the 2025 Charter Chapter Holiday Luncheon in Beverly Hills
Bobbi Laufer and Peter Narins receive their Platinum Level (250 destinations) certificates.
The Charter Chapter (Los Angeles/Orange County) gathered for its Annual International Holiday Luncheon at the festively-decorated Lawry’s The Prime Rib Restaurant in Beverly Hills, California on Dec. 13, 2025.
A celebratory crowd of nearly 75 (including 14 guests) came from seven states and two foreign nations as we recognized four members who had reached advanced level status. Special Platinum Level honors were bestowed on Bobbi Laufer and Peter Narins for their travels to 250 TCC countries/territories while Olivia Narins and Charlene Chang were recognized as Gold Level (200 destinations) achievers.
Four New Members (three of whom joined at advanced status levels) were welcomed to the club. Joining Jeff Averill, Jr. as a new Full Member were Reuben Zadeh (Gold Level) as well as Debbie Black and Pamela Spears (both Silver Level/150 destinations).
Charter Chapter Coordinator Michael Sholer introduced TCC member and travel professional Kim Hester who presented a wonderful winter program — “North of Ordinary: My Encounter with Churchill’s Polar Bears” — highlighting the annual migration of polar bears on the snowy shores of Hudson Bay, Manitoba.
Charlene Chang (left) and Olivia Narins (right) celebrate their new Gold Level (200 destinations) status.New Members joining TCC with advanced status include Reuben Zadeh at Gold Level (200), Debbie Black (left) and Pamela Spears (right), both at Silver Level (150 countries).Charter Chapter Coordinator Michael Sholer presents Guest Speaker Kim Hester with a Certificate of Appreciation following her presentation.Margo Bart (right) celebrates her final meeting as TCC president with Gold Level members Linda Burns (left) and Charlene Chang (center).Jan Moester and Mark Troyer (left to right) share travel tales prior to lunch.Eric and Rhonda Ingelman enjoy a holiday drink before the meal.Past and Future Presidents Pam Barrus and Jeff Houle compare leadership notes.Diana Trombley (left) and Karen Stern enjoy the holiday spirit.Charter Chapter member Ed Reynolds (right) shares Southern California sunshine with TCC Treasurer Rick Shaver from Ontario, Canada.Part of the holiday crowd at Lawry’s The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills.TCC directors gathered for the seasonal festivities include (left to right): JoAnn Schwartz, Michael Sholer, Steve Fuller, Jeffrey Houle, Rick Shaver, Christopher Hudson, Steve Clift and Margo Bart.
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