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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Antarctica Presentation Featured at May Indiana Chapter Meeting
The Indiana TCC Chapter had an outstanding meeting on Saturday, May 6. The activities began with an enjoyable reception and lunch, during which time the members exchanged travel stories and anecdotes. After a fine lunch, we heard and saw an excellent presentation by Kevin Hughes on “A Circumnavigation of Antarctica — selected video clips from…
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Colorado Chapter Update: A Successful May Meeting Despite Spring Snowstorm
We had a great turnout at the May 18 meeting, despite a nasty spring storm that dumped great quantities of snow on parts of the Denver metro area, preventing several people from attending, including our scheduled speaker. So we have asked Jim Downs to give his presentation entitled, “The Seven ‘Countries’ of Indonesia and Timor-Leste”…
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May 2017 Arkansas Meeting Focused on Mountains of the World
The Arkansas TCC Chapter met on Saturday, May 6, in the private conference area at Samantha’s Tap Room & Wood Grill. A presentation with photos and videos was made by Steven Clift regarding a Himalayan helicopter expedition in November to eight of the 12 basecamps over 8,000-meter peaks. The topic following was appropriately “A Mountain of…
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West Florida (Sarasota) Chapter Seeks New Chapter Coordinator & Considers Revised Meeting Format
The Sarasota TCC Chapter will have its next meeting on Thursday, June 8. This meeting will be special in that we’ll be discussing recommendations regarding a change in the format of future meetings. The format under consideration is a more structured meeting with an agenda and formal presentations. This would require additional responsibilities on who…
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May 21 Philadelphia Gathering to Feature Filipino Cuisine and Guest Speaker Audrey Allen
The next Pennsylvania Chapter gathering is on Sunday, May 21, at 5 p.m. at Filipino restaurant Perla, with immigration attorney Audrey Allen as our guest speaker. The meal is $40 family-style and BYO. RSVPs are due by May 12.
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May 2017 Colorado Chapter Dinner to Feature Presentation on ‘Gems of the Pacific’
The May 2017 meeting of the Colorado TCC Chapter will be held on Thursday, May 18, at 6 p.m. at the Imperial Chinese Restaurant (431 S. Broadway, Denver, CO, 303-698-2800). Thanks to Monty Cleworth for his very interesting presentation in March on his trip to Chernobyl, Ukraine, site of the 1986 nuclear reactor disaster. This month, Jim Downs will…
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Travel-Focused Pub Quiz Featured at April 2017 United Kingdom Chapter Meeting in London
The TCC United Kingdom Chapter held its spring meeting on Sunday, April 2, at Doggets Coat and Badge, Southbank, London. Our group included UK-based members and well-traveled first-time guests interested in joining the TCC. We also welcomed Armin Schreiner, the Chapter Coordinator for Germany. Members discussed their recent travels and provided travel advice. Armin spoke about the German…
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Arizona TCC Chapter Update
The active Arizona chapter has held a couple of meetings during the last few months to take advantage of the excellent weather. One special meeting took place at a reserved area of the Phoenix Zoo, a lovely scene for a great picnic and travel networking. Zoo spokeswomen Shannon Kinsman and Jamie Alcumbrac discussed the mission…
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An Invitation to the June 2017 Los Angeles Area Meeting
Our next quarterly meeting of the TCC Charter Chapter (Los Angeles/Orange County) will be held on Saturday, June 10, at the historic Tam O’Shanter Inn in Los Angeles, where popular presenter Bill Altaffer will share his adventures and incredible photographs of The Altay, the mountain range in Central and East Asia where Russia, Mongolia, China…
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Top Honor Awarded to Donald Parrish at Charter Chapter Luncheon in March
Long-time TCC member Donald Parrish, of Chicago, was presented our club’s ultimate award – a crystal-based, solar-powered, rotating globe – for his achievement in completing our Country List of all 325 destinations. Applauded by nearly 60 members and guests at our Charter Chapter’s March 11 meeting in Laguna Beach, Parrish earned this recognition when he…
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Report From the April 2017 Eastern Canada Chapter Gathering
Hello World Travelers, I am happy to report that our distinguished featured speaker, Colin Stevenson, treated us to a magnificent presentation as he took us around the world exploring his theme: “Our Changing World: When is Change a Positive Force? When is it Not?” With photos from his travels, Colin examined exciting new feats of…
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June Meeting Planned for Miami Area TCC Members
Marlene Cross hosted meeting at her eclectic home, filled with art collected from her travels. A DVD was shown from her trip to Sudan, as well as whale watching in Baja California. The next Southeast Florida Chapter meeting will be on Sunday, June 11, at the Miami home of Tom and Kim Davison. Program TBA.…
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Details Announced for April 22 Eastern Canada Chapter Meeting
Hello World Travelers, I am excited to share details regarding our first TCC Eastern Canada meeting of 2017! I hope your travels have been rewarding, interesting & fun. Jane & I just got back from Myanmar – wow, what an exotic country worth visiting. If you wish, have a peek at a YouTube video link…
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An Invitation to the Texas/Oklahoma Chapter Meeting on April 8 Featuring a Presentation on Travel Health
Our next Texas/Oklahoma Chapter meeting is to be held on Saturday, April 8, and will feature a presentation on “Travel Medical Issues – Preparation and Travel Awareness” by Cynthia Hall, Global Clinical Advisor, ExxonMobil Global Medicine and Occupational Health. This comprehensive presentation should be of high interest to us avid travelers who often venture off…
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Western Canada Chapter Plans April Fool’s Day Gathering in Victoria, B.C.
On Saturday, April 1, we plan to host our first ever Victoria area social. A luncheon is planned at the Empress Hotel, and based on feedback, we will gather later at the historic Q bar. Here are the details: Saturday, April 1 – 12:30pm – luncheon Saturday, April 1 – 5:30 p.m. – social at…
