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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From Our Newest Members: Andy Hicks, Denver, Colorado
My DNA was forever changed when my friend Kelli and I stepped off a tired DC-10 in Brussels in 1997. Our first time leaving the country, embarking on a multi-week backpacking trip on a shoestring budget filled us with anxiety. All worries were quickly forgotten the moment we caught our first glimpse of the canals…
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A Hearty Welcome to New TCC Members
The Travelers’ Century Club is pleased to welcome the following new members to the club: Blum, William L. Bradfield, Bill Bradfield, Lois Brooks, Jeb Calise, Luca Camaioni, Leopoldo Clare, Bevin Cogan, Bev Dixon, Elizabeth Fisher, Ian Richard Foster, Stephenie Gilmer, Keith E., MD Giuliano, Maurizio Gorman, Lewis E. III Gray, Matt Henderson White, Judy Hoffner,…
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Well Traveled: September 2022
Our congratulations to those Club members who have reached higher levels of countries visited. Well done! Diamond Members (300 or more countries) Paul J. Couniotakis New York, NY, USA Juan L. Pons Barcelona, Spain Platinum Members (250 or more countries) Wendy Lynn Arbeit Memphis, TN, USA Maurizio Giuliano Saint Charles, MO, USA Gold Members (200…
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Program and Venue Announced for September 2022 Canada Chapter Meeting in Toronoto
Hello World Travelers, Happy to remind everyone that our fall 2022 meeting is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 17, at noon EST in Toronto. Very excited to share our collective passions for travel, hear about your 2022 trips so far, and journeys planned. Hoping for a great turnout — for those of you who can…
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An Invitation to the September 2022 Charter Chapter Meeting in Newport Beach
Our next quarterly meeting of the TCC Charter Chapter (Los Angeles/Orange County) will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, when we travel once more to the waterfront for a gathering at the Newport Beach Yacht Club. Popular presenter Tom Getz will take us on an exotic and fascinating journey to the South Pacific with stops…
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Report From the June 2022 Charter Chapter Meeting in L.A.
After a three-year COVID-related hiatus, Charter Chapter TCC members returned to our traditional June meeting site at the historic Tam O’Shanter Inn in Los Angeles, where we also celebrated the restaurant’s 100th birthday. Some 35 travelers assembled (including six guests and a member attending for the first time) as we dined where Walt Disney and…
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TCC Indiana/Ohio/Kentucky Chapter and Godolphin* Work Together to Assist Eastern Kentucky Flood Victims
Date: Sept. 24, 2022 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time Location: Jonabell Farms, 3333 Bowman Mill Road, Lexington, Kentucky Speaker: Dr. Denise Gifford, “Lessons Learned in the United Arab Emirates by an American Educator” Cost: Lunch is sponsored by Godolphin; we ask for a charitable contribution to the Floyd County School…
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Central Europe Chapter Announces Upcoming Meetings in Germany and Norway
The next meeting of the Central Europe TCC Chapter will be a full-weekend arrangement in a historic German monastery between the cities of Aachen and Cologne (in the Eifel mountains). It is a very scenic — and also secluded — place where everyone can enjoy a weekend of presentations and talks with other well-traveled people.…
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October 2022 TCC Mediterranean Chapter Meeting in Llivia, Spain
The TCC Mediterranean Chapter has announced plans to meet Oct. 29-30, 2022, in the town of Llivia in the Pyrennees Mountains of northestern Spain. TENTATIVE AGENDA Saturday, Oct. 29 15:00 – 15:30 h Welcome Coffee 15:30 – 19:30 h TCC Meeting / Conferences 20:00 – 22:30 h Dinner: Restaurant “Casa PLanès” – Sallagosa Sunday, Oct.…
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Illinois Chapter Luncheon Set for Late August in Winnetka
The Illinois TCC Chapter will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, at Little Honeycomb in Winnetka. Little Honeycomb is a moderately priced family restaurant located at 540 Lincoln Ave. Separate checks will be available. How to RSVP: Yes, I’m coming: Click for free registration through Eventbrite » No/maybe: RSVP to…
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Report From the July Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana Chapter Meeting
Fellow TCC TX/OK/LA Members: On July 30 we held our first in-person meeting in quite some time at Lakewood Yacht Club. I think you know why it’s been a while. It was great to reconnect and meet new people! May your next trip be the best ever! Sylvia and Mark Russell Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana Chapter Coordinators
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June 2022 Meeting Report for the Southwest Florida Chapter
The Southwest Florida TCC Chapter met June 21 at member Catherine Mariani‘s lovely home in Venice, Florida, for lunch and socializing. Many chapter members are traveling or staying in the northern U.S. for the summer, yet the turnout was high and discussion lively. Three members attended for the first time. We welcomed new member Marilyn…
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Report From the Mediterranean Chapter Meeting in Valencia
An online meeting kicked off the year to introduce new members and discuss upcoming 2022 and 2023 activities. In addition to meeting in Llívia this coming October, finalists for the 2023 chapter meeting were narrowed down to Boniface Strait, Beirut and Algiers. Chapter members will vote next quarter. Chapter coordinator Francesc Borrull reports: “In an…
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Atlanta TCC Chapter Seeks New Coordinator
Kelly Thomas announced to chapter members that she has accepted a position to teach orchestra at an international school located in Hanoi, Vietnam for two years. As such, Kelly said she will be stepping down from her position and will be seeking to fill it. Kelly recognized how the Atlanta chapter has strengthened in five…
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Kansas City Chapter Presentation on ‘Haircuts Around the World’
John Dranchak was the presenter, and quite the story teller, at the Kansas City luncheon. Talking about one of his “haircuts around the world,” John was walking down the street in Zanzibar where four young men started accompanying him. Eager to assist John in any way, no doubt interested in some kind of pay day,…
