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Upcoming Meetings of the Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana TCC Chapter
The Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana TCC Chapter will continue our world alphabet Zoom program on Saturday, April 29, at 1 p.m. CT. If you plan to participate, please contact us for login information. Our letter this time will be “D” (Denmark, etc.). Remember that with the “D,” please send Mark a picture or more, when…
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Update From the Atlanta-Area TCC Chapter
We would like everyone to save the date for our next lunch meeting on Saturday, April 29. Please let us know if you can make it by emailing your RSVP to tcc_atl@yahoo.com. We will follow up with more details, including time and place, around two weeks prior. We had a great time at our January…
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Frightening Experiences Took Center Stage at March 2023 Kansas City Chapter Event
The Kansas City TCC Chapter met on Saturday, March 25. Member Phil Larson from Boone, Iowa, presented a colorful program on frightening experiences he’s experienced in his travels. Charles Merkel gave an update on upcoming TCC Virtual Explorations episodes. Future meetings are scheduled for Saturday, June 24, and Saturday. Sept. 23.
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Invitation to the March 2023 New York Chapter Luncheon on Antarctica and the South Pole
The New York TCC Chapter welcomes you back to lunch meetings with an exciting program featuring three speakers on Antarctica, South Georgia and South Sandwich and the Falklands, and the South Pole! Reconnect with other members over lunch at the fabulous Toledo Restaurant, serving New Yorkers the classic cuisine of Spain since 1975. DETAILS Date:…
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Save the Dates for These 2023 New York Chapter Events
Saturday, April 22 — The Caucasus by Ed Hotchkiss. Ukraine by BJ Mikkelsen. Both trips October 2022. Lunch at the legendary Fraunces Tavern. George Washington ate there! Downtown. About $72. Saturday, June 3 — Summer Social! Silver members Natasha and Fred Brodzinski invite the chapter to their lake home near Princeton for an afternoon of…
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January 2023 New York Area Chapter Meet-Up at the Travel & Adventure Show
The New York TCC Chapter gives a hearty thanks to Cynthia Esposito for organizing the meet-up at the Travel & Adventure Show on Jan. 28.
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New England Chapter to Celebrate Azores Islands and Azorean Cuisine at April 2023 Meeting in Gloucester
I am very pleased to invite you to a special springtime Azorean luncheon on Saturday, April 15, at noon in Gloucester, Massachusetts, at the delectable and locally-lauded Azorean Restaurant at 133 Washington Street. Why did we choose the Azores as a theme? Our TCC’s global conference will be held in the Azores next year, so…
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Palm Coast Portuguese Restaurant Selected as Venue for May 2023 Northeast Florida Chapter Lunch
The Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia Chapter will meet on Wednesday, May 10, at 11:30 a.m. at the Portugal Wine Bar & Restaurant in Palm Coast, Florida. The venue is a popular family-owned restaurant featuring authentic Portuguese food and wine and is conveniently located just a few minutes off I-95’s exit 289. This Palm Coast location is…
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Report From the January 2023 Northeast Florida Chapter Meeting
On Tuesday, Jan. 24, the Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia Chapter had a fun and productive luncheon meeting at Maggianno’s Italian restaurant in Jacksonville, with 13 attendees — a new record for this burgeoning chapter. This was the group’s first meeting organized by the new chapter coordinator, Susan Rosenberry. This very well-traveled group was eager to meet in…
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December 2022 Pacific Northwest Chapter Holiday Social
A holiday social was held at coordinator Cindy Shurtleff ’s home near the Pike Place Market in Seattle. Members and prospective members met to trade stories and hear an update from Stefan Krasowski on the Extraordinary Travel Festival, held in Armenia last October.
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Hurricane Damage Fails to Derail the Southwest Florida (Naples) Chapter’s January 2022 Meeting
The usual beach meeting locale may have been ravaged by Hurricane Ian, but this did not deter members from gathering. Barbara Freiberg graciously arranged a quick solution for members to exchange travel stories at the Naples Heritage Cou try Club. Incredible perserverence!
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Oceania Chapter Update: Christmas and Cocos Islands and a Tarte Flambée
A recent highlight for the Oceania chapter was their November trip to Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Islands, primarily to witness the crab migration on Christmas Island (see their destination report here). Coordinator Robyn Antill reports that prior to the trip, the chapter met in Perth for their regular monthly meeting. Perth member Bev (and Lloyd)…
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New Members Welcomed to the Southwest Florida Chapter
Chapter coordinator Amanda Davis reports that the Soutwhest Florida (Sarasota) Chapter welcomed four new members, including Bob and Cindy Collins who just got back from a five-country trip to Southern and Eastern Africa, which included trekking to see the mountain gorillas in Rwanda. Members talked about best practices for rerouting and potential insurance claims as…
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Bob Bonifas Hosted December 2022 Illinois Chapter Meeting
An amazing Chicago meetup at the home of Bob Bonifas (left) pictured with Andy Hicks visiting from Denver. In the right photo is Don Parrish (left) with Maurizio Giuliano. Both Bob and Don have been recognized for completing the TCC list in 2014.
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Member Tribute: Lynn Simmons
By Christopher Hudson, Past President and Board Member A truly epic era has come to a close with the retirement of Lynn Simmons from the role as the New York TCC Chapter Ccoordinator. Lynn spearheaded the Club’s New York events for an astounding 36 years. I was only able to participate in the New York…
