TCC is honored to have world renowned photographer John Rowe as its luncheon speaker at the Sept. 14 TCC lunch at Fleming’s Steakhouse in Newport Beach. He has spent the last eight years photographing and filming the tribes of the Omo River Valley region of southwest Ethiopia. He received the Explorer Club’s Lowell Thomas Award earlier this year.
He is Co-Founder and President of Omo Child, a foundation that rescues and cares for children located in Ethiopia’s Omo Valley region. Omo Child’s mission is “to stop Mingi, the ritualistic killing of infants and children, and to provide a safe, nurturing shelter and quality education for rescued children.”
He has founded and managed companies which develop software and digital media for the entertainment industry. He first trained at the U.S Navy School of Photography when he was 18.
Date: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013
Place: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 455 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660, telephone (949) 720-9633 [Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar website]
Time: 11:30 a.m. – No Host Cocktails; 12:30 p.m. – Luncheon & Program
Cost: Members and guests, $50 per person. Non-members (not guests), $75. Includes wine, tax & tip.
Menu: Choice of Filet Mignon or Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
Payment: No later than noon, Sept. 11 (for late RSVP call 310-458-3454)
Parking: $6 valet, or self-park
Directions: The restaurant is in Fashion Islands Shopping Center. From the 405 freeway, exit MacArthur Blvd. Left on MacArthur, right on San Miguel Drive. Cross Newport Center Drive and take first right. Fleming’s is on the right, past True Foods.
