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Update and Photos From the September 2022 Charter Chapter Luncheon in Newport Beach
After a three-year COVID-related hiatus, Charter Chapter TCC members returned to our traditional September meeting site at the beautiful, bayside Newport Beach Yacht Club in Newport Beach on Saturday, Sept. 10. Members and six guests assembled for an afternoon of food, fellowship and fun as we welcomed three potential new members and a visiting out-of-state…
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New England Chapter Update: A South Seas Celebration
Dave Santulli reports that the Travelers’ Century Club members of New England gathered at TikiRock Restaurant on a rare sunny 75° South Seas like day on Nov. 5 in Boston. Together, we celebrated travels to the South Seas, Indian Ocean, and many points beyond. Arvi Bahal regaled the group with his recent travels to Pitcairn…
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December NorCal Meeting at Trader Vic’s in Emeryville
The Northern California TCC Chapter will meet on Saturday, Dec. 3, at Trader Vic’s (9 Anchor Drive in Emeryville). Social time will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. Parking is free. TCC member Lillie Echevarria will present “The Pursuit of 330 during COVID Times,” a full-time travel journey after her retirement. In…
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September Meeting Report From the Sarasota-Area TCC Chapter
The Southwest Florida (Sarasota) TCC Chapter met for morning coffee on Saturday, Sept. 9, in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Despite the early start, discussion lasted through lunchtime. Members have been busy traveling this summer. Member Tom Kennedy described riding the Tende Rail Line between Nice and Tenda and the Linha do Vouga in Portugal this summer. Northern…
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San Diego Chapter Announces 2023 Meeting Schedule
The San Diego TCC Chapter has scheduled meetings on the following dates in 2023. Details will be announced when available. Saturday, Feb. 11 Saturday, July 8 Saturday, Nov. 11
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Virtual Exploration Programs for Nov. 5 and Nov. 19, 2022
Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 The Gardens of Mars: Madagascar, an Island Story, with John Gimlette 2 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada) / 1800 GMT This program will focus on another unique TCC destination, Madagascar. An island nation off the coast of Africa, it has an incredible diversity of unusual landscapes and wildlife, of which…
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Save the Dates: Upcoming Illinois Chapter Meetings
The Illinois TCC Chapter will be having a holiday meet-up hosted by TCC member Bob Bonifas in Aurora, Illinois,. on Saturday, Dec. 3. A spring meet-up (with program) is scheduled for Saturday, April 1, 2023. Details will be sent out about two to three weeks before each event. Contact Charles Merkel with any questions.
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Colorado TCC Chapter Announces 2023 Meeting Schedule
The Colorado TCC Chapter will meet on the following dates in 2023: Jan. 19 — Program: “Jews of the Jungle — Four Centuries of Surinam Jewry” Speaker: Rabbi Eliot Baskin April 20 — Program and Speaker TBA July 20 — Birthday Party – 34 years of the Colorado Chapter Program TBA Oct. 19 — Program…
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Details Announced for Atlanta Chapter November Luncheon Along With Future Meeting Schedule
The Atlanta TCC Chapter luncheon originally scheduled for Oct. 29 has been moved to Saturday, Nov. 12. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Fuji Hana Japanese Restaurant, 1255 Johnson Ferry Road in Marietta (between Roswell and Little Willeo Roads). Fuji Hana is a moderately priced Japanese restaurant; separate checks will be available. If…
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Kentucky Horse Farm a Wonderful Setting for the September 2022 Indiana/Ohio/Kentucky Chapter Meeting
Dear TCC members and guests, What a wonderful sunny day at Jonabell farms on Sept. 24. The horses were beautiful, Dr. Gifford imparted information about working and traveling in the United Arab Emirates, Mrs. Shepherd gave us insight into the disaster in Eastern Kentucky, and Gerry Duffy‘s lunch and presentation about the equine industry and…
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Pennsylvania Chapter Update: September Meeting Report and Schedule for 2023
The Pennsylvania TCC Chapter’s final meeting of 2022 was held on Sunday, Sept. 25, at Ralph’s Italian restaurant in South Philly, the nation’s oldest. The attendees braved a heavy rainstorm, high winds and flash flooding to attend. Luckily the meal was more than worth it. While we dined on meatballs, veal chop, chicken piccata, wilted…
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Korea Chapter Excursion to Geumsan in October 2022
As the world continues to resume back-to-normal life, I am delighted to report that Korea TCC Chapter will meet on Monday, Oct. 17. We are planning to take a day trip to Geumsan. We have arranged a special private tour of Korea Telecom’s satellite facility and the Ginseng Museum. Ms. Minyoung Kim will give a…
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New England Chapter to Celebrate the South Pacific at November Meeting
Aloha! The New England TCC Chapter will have a luncheon at Tiki Rock Restaurant (2 Broad Street, Boston, MA 02109) on Saturday, Nov. 5, at noon. As you can probably already tell, we will have a South Seas theme! New England member Arvi Bahal will be fresh off a visit to Pitcairn Island, one of…
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Greenland Explorations Featured at Fall 2022 Canada Chapter Meeting in Toronto
Hello World Travelers, Once again, we were able to welcome TCC Canada members to an in-person meeting while including members virtually as well. Two important country milestone achievements were acknowledged: Marnie Bracht — 200 TCC countries & territories Derek Smith — 150 TCC countries & territories. A fantastic accomplishment for both! We also welcomed John…
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NorCal Chapter Update: Colombia Explorations and December Meeting Date
Northern California Chapter member Linda Drucker presented her recent trip to Colombia during our September 2022 meeting at the Basque Cultural Center in San Francisco. Joined by her partner Russell Jones and son Noah, they highlighted travels to Bogotá, Cartagena, Isla Baru and Medellin. Their discussion about art, food and Colombia’s political history was fascinating…
