This page lists recent news articles and chapter updates posted on the TCC Web site. Click any headline to view the post. Use the search blank at right to find older posts on any topic.
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RSVP for the December 2026 Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia Holiday Lunch
The October meeting of the Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia TCC Chapter in Ponte Vedra featured a presentation by Susan Rosenberry, “A Short Visit to the World’s Remotest Inhabited Island – Tristan de Cunha.” This was well received, and participants enjoyed our new venue as well. As always, our chapter members reported on lots of active travel…
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Travels Through Turkey Featured at September 2026 Sarasota Chapter Meeting
The Southwest Florida TCC Chapte’s September 2026 lunch meeting featured Jurek Potoczka‘s presentation on his travels in Turkey. In addition to the usual areas, Jurek traveled independently to areas not covered by a tour. The presentation highlighted historical and archaeological destinations from ancient times to World War I.
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An Invitation to the Dec. 5 NorCal Chapter Holiday Luncheon at Trader Vic’s in Emeryville
The Northen California TCC Chapter invites you to join TCC member Linda Drucker and her husband, Russ Jones, for a lively journey through their unforgettable 2024 honeymoon. Their adventure began in Qatar, a dazzling blend of futuristic architecture and ancient desert hospitality, continued through the tea plantations, abundant wildlife and Buddhist culture of Sri Lanka,…
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RSVP to Attend the December 2026 UK Circumnavigators Club Dinner at the House of Lords
Dear TCC UK and Ireland Members, Even though it’s a bit later than usual, United Kingdom and Ireland TCC Chapter members have been invited to join the UK Circumnavigators Club dinner at the House of Lords on 17th December from 19.00 to 22.30. As spaces are limited, I will be accepting your RSVPs on a…
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Autumn 2026 Kansas City Chapter Update
The Kansas City TCC Chapter met on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Trezo Mare restaurant. The program was presented by guest Seiglinde Othmer, who recounted the adventure around her escape from East Germany when she was a child. The trivia question: According to The Economist magazine, how many new satellites are estimated be launched worldwide between…
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Report From the September 2026 Canada Chapter Meeting
Hello World Travelers, Happy to report that we had a keen turn out for our September meeting, both in person and via Zoom, chronicling a fascinating African experience. Warm congrats and thanks to Heather Watts for sharing her epic Democratic Republic of Congo adventure, which not only entailed spending rare visits with the little-known Bonobo…
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October Colorado Chapter Meeting to Focus on Cruising the West Coast of Africa
Hello and Happy Fall! We hope you are enjoying some of the cooler weather as you are watching the leaves turn. The Colorado TCC Chapter will meet on Thursday, Oct. 15, at Café de France, 2730 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver 80222. Our presenter for the evening will be David VanTreuren, who will talk about his…
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September 2026 Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana Chapter Update
Fellow Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana Chapter Members! On Saturday, Sept. 12, Austin-area members met at 10 a.m. for a boat ride down Lake Austin past some of Elon Musk and Michael Dell’s homes. We had lunch at the C`ounty Line BBQ on the lake. After lunch we returned to Isabelle Keller‘s beautiful home overlooking Austin for a global…
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September Update From the Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia TCC Chapter
The Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia Chapter will meet on Monday, Oct. 19, at 11:30 a.m. at a new location — the Nona Blue restaurant in Ponte Vedra, Florida. At this venue we’ll enjoy having a private dining/meeting room with dedicated audio/visual equipment. The restaurant features an extensive menu and scratch kitchen in an upscale setting. It…
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NorCal Chapter Members Enjoy a Virtual Journey to Libya and Afghanistan
Attendees at the quarterly Northern California Chapter luncheon enjoyed great conversation, great food at the Basque Cultural Center, and a great presentation. Samer Kawar, a very well-traveled Platinum Member, presented his recent journey to Libya and Afghanistan. An architect by training, Samer memorializes the amazing monuments he visited by sketching the sites in charcoal drawings…
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Report From the September 2026 Central Europe Chapter Meeting in Kiel, Germany
The Autumn 2026 Central Europe Chapter Meeting was held in Kiel, Germany, bringing together 38 participants from 15 countries for a weekend of travel presentations, cultural exchange, and social activities. After an informal welcome dinner at the Forstbaumschule restaurant, attendees gathered for a full day of presentations covering destinations as diverse as Schleswig-Holstein and Kiel,…
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Save the Date: October 2026 Meeting Planned for the Southwest Florida TCC Chapter
The Naples-area TCC Chapter is planning our first TCC dinner of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 5/5:30 p.m. The location is TBD. I’ll send out an invitation when we finalize a restaurant. Matthew Temple Southwest Florida (Naples) Chapter Coordinator
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Exploring the Varied Attractions of Frankfort, Kentucky, with the Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio TCC Chapter
The Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio TCC Chapter spent a day exploring Frankfort, Kentucky, with stops downtown, a riverboat bourbon tour, and opportunities to learn about the area’s history. Members also attended the Japan Festival, hosted by the Japan/America Society of Kentucky. Their time in Central Kentucky continued with a visit to a horse farm and a meal at…
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Annual New York Travel Show Meet-Up and Happy Hour in January With Jeanne Devine and Megan Averbuch
The New York TCC Chapter will hold two events on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027. Our members are invited to join either or both of these activities: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Meet-up at the Travel & Adventure Show at the Javits Center Buy your own ticket (est. $15) and meet up with TCC members…
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Save the Date: March 2027 Meeting in Bloomington
The Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio TCC Chapter has announced a tentative plan to meet on Saturday, March 27, in Bloomington, Indiana. Details will be provided when available.
