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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New England Members Gather For ‘Two Worlds in One’ Dinner
Members and friends of the Travelers Century Club of New England gathered for a “two worlds in one” dinner at the Vlora Albanian Restaurant near Boston’s Copley Square on Wednesday, October 12. Mark Kosmo, a leader of the Albanian-American community in Boston, talked to the group about Albania before dinner. After dinner, Chie Goto, discussed…
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Report From the October 2011 TCC Meeting in Dallas
Use the “Prev” and “Next” links to click forward or backward through the images in this gallery.[portfolio_slideshow] Thanks to everyone who attended the TCC Texas Chapter meeting in Dallas in October, especially those that drove in from outside the metro area and Houston. The meeting was particularly memorable thanks to our host and featured speaker,…
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September 2011 International Meeting in Granada, Spain
The TCC UK held its autumn meeting over the weekend of 16-18 September in Granada, Spain. Our small group of travellers arrived from the UK, Ireland and the Czech Republic. Members gathered on Friday evening beside the terrace of the Hotel Alhambra Palace, where we enjoyed stunning views of the city. We decided to walk…
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New Info Files: September 2011
#611 Robinson Crusoe Island, James A. Smith #612 Angola, Betty Jean Knudson #613 Sao Tome & Principe, Betty Jean Knudson #614 SOL in Shangri-La, Kurt Shafer #615 Denmark, Wayne E. Smith Note: The opinions expressed are those of the writers and not the Travelers’ Century Club. A hearty thanks to all of you club members…
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Well Traveled: Fall 2011
Our congratulations to those Club members who have reached higher levels of countries visited. Well traveled. Diamond Members (300 or more countries) Mr. Donald M. Parrish, Jr. Downers Grove, IL Gold Members (200 or more countries) Dr. Bill S.Ashley Washington, DC Mr. Michael Kasum Gulfport, FL Ms. Karen Safer Playa del Rey, CA Silver Member…
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New TCC Members: Fall 2011
New Travelers’ Century Club Members: Allen, Mr. Dennis K. Barnes, Mr. Tom Baumer, Mr. Thomas Beaulieu, Mr. Ken Bedoukian Mr. Harold & Mrs. Janice Summers Bengtsson, Svante Nilo Bowers, Mr. Alan Bowles, Mr. Nick Bruno, Mr. Fretin Bryan, Ms. Merrianne Pipkin Campbell, Ms. Laurie Chambers, Mr. Kyle Champion, Mrs. Barbara O. Coolidge, Ms. Jacqueline Crewse,…
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Are You Connected to the TCC Forum?
As previously announced, the TCC Forum is a password-protected social networking web site developed as a free member benefit to all current members. Access to this private members-only online community is by invitation only. If you wish to have access to the TCC Forum, please e-mail your request to forum@travelerscenturyclub.org. Include your name, address, and…
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Special Moment for Northern California Member Lillie Echevarria
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Presentation on Antarctica at the August 2011 Meeting in Toronoto
I am happy to report that we had a great TCC Canada meeting on August 27th in Downtown Toronto. We had 18 members in attendance, including first time attendees Mr. & Mrs. David Bennett. A special thanks goes to our feature speaker, Merrill Carmichael, who gave us a fantastic talk and slideshow about her trip…
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South Sudan Becomes the 321st TCC Country
The Republic of South Sudan became an independent state on July 9, 2011, following a half century of struggle for independence. It, therefore, becomes the 321st TCC Country. This photo, taken by Past President Kevin Hughes, shows President Kiir (in black cowboy hat) casting the first vote in the referendum. The South Sudan Pound (SSP)…
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Bali Presentation Planned for September Colorado Meeting
Area Coordinator Bonnie O’Leary reports that the September 15 meeting of the Denver Chapter will be at the Blue Bonnet Restaurant.. Barbara Jackson will give a presentation on Bali. The chapter celebrated its 22nd anniversary on July 21 at the White Fence Farm Reastaurant. Jim Downs showed photos of Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.…
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Next Arkansas TCC Meeting Scheduled for October 29
Area Coordinators Walter and Dolena Kann report that the next Arkansas-area TCC meeting will be on October 29. Members will gather for a 12.30 lunch at Capers Restaurant in Little Rock, followed by dessert and coffee at the nearby home of Cora Lee and Richard Brannon. Program: Border Crossings. For reservations and information, contact the…
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Second Gathering of Eastern Canada Members a Huge Success
Area Coordinator Rick Shaver reports that second ever Eastern Canada TCC meeting in June at The Jerusalem Restaurant was a huge success. The delicious buffet and Middle East restaurant ambiance was a perfect backdrop to featured speaker Sara Hradecky’s presentation on the United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan. (Sara, a TCC member, flew in from Ottawa…
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Presentation By TCC VP Pamela Barrus at June Northern California Meeting
Carolyn Broadwell will give a presentation on her world cruise at the September 17 luncheon-meeting at the Irish Cultural Center in San Francisco, reports Area Coordinator Tim Carlson. TCC Vice President Pamela Barrus gave the presentation at the June 4 luncheon in Berkeley.
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First Meeting of Revived Texas Chapter a Big Success
Thanks to everyone who attended the June TCC Texas Chapter meeting, especially those from out of town and our featured speaker, Bill Hintze! It was nice to see folks reconnect and to meet new people who share the same love of world travel. A grand Texas welcome to our two newest members, Jordan and Barbara.…
