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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Canada Chapter Update: Southern Africa Presentation Planned for September Hybrid Meeting in Toronto
Hello World Travelers, Well, I hope 2024 sees all of you out collecting amazing traveling experiences in our great country of Canada and around the world. Looking forward to sharing travel adventures and travel ambitions when we get together for our second meeting of 2024 on Saturday, Sept. 14, at noon at the Hive offices…
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RSVP to the UK and Ireland Chapter to Meeting in October at Al Phoenic Restaurant in Battersea
Dear Travelers’ Century Club Member, I am pleased to confirm that our next TCC UK and Ireland meeting will take place on Sunday, Oct. 20, in a dedicated area of the restaurant Al Phoenic. Al Phoenic 46-54 Battersea Bridge Road Battersea London SW11 3AG 0207 924 1986 Transport: The nearest train stations are Battersea Park…
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July 2024 Washington DC Chapter Update
I am happy to report a dynamic and well-attended meeting of the Washington DC TCC Chapter, including several new members and a special guest, Sherri Donovan, Co-Coordinator of the New York Chapter. Members discussed a busy travel year with travel to Cuba, Senegal, Syria, the five Stans, Libya, Saudi Arabia, the Amazon, and Mauritania. Jeffrey…
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Report From the July 2024 Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana Chapter Meeting
The Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana TCC Chapter met on Saturday, July 27, at the Lakewood Yacht Club. The theme was “Think Cold!” Members enjoyed Paul Clites‘ “Bipolar” talk on his visits to both the South and North Poles. The photos and experiences were amazing. “Snow balls,” a.k.a. vanilla ice cream, were served as a dessert. Sylvia and Mark…
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Details Announced for Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia Chapter Meeting in Jacksonville on Sept. 30
I’m excited to announce that we’re planning to have our next Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia Chapter meeting on Monday, Sept. 30, at 11:30 a.m., at the Seasons 52 restaurant in Jacksonville. At this venue we’ll enjoy having a private dining/meeting room with dedicated audio/visual equipment. The restaurant features a rotating menu of seasonal American dishes alongside…
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RSVP for the Fall 2024 Arkansas Chapter Meeting in Little Rock
The Arkansas TCC Chapter will meet in Little Rock on Saturday, Sept. 7, at noon. Please RSVP to me (stevenclift@hotmail.com) so I can have a head count for food and drinks, and I will provide the location details. We are proud to have our own Wendy Arbeit reach a landmark 300 countries and maybe we…
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Illinois TCC Chapter and Chicago Circumnavigators Club to Hold Joint Social Event in August
The Illinois TCC Chapter and the Circumnavigators Club Chicago Chapter will hold a joint backyard picnic on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Glenview home of Melanie and Dan Peterson. This will be a pot luck dinner with two ways to contribute: Bring a dish inspired by your world travels, or:…
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July 2024 Update From the Oceania/Australia TCC Chapter
TCC Oceania/Australia Chapter Coordinator Robyn Antill and United Airlines Captain Jay Katz have organized an incredible travel opportunity in May 2025 for members to fly on United’s Island Hopper from Honolulu to Guam. They will dine with Jay and fly with him as he stops in the Marshall Islands and Federated States of Micronesia. At…
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Focus on West Africa at the July 2024 Southwest Florida Chapter Meeting
On Monday, July 15, the Southwest Florida Sarasota) TCC Chapter convened for an engaging discussion on West Africa. Tom Gregory and Charles Bierley spoke to the group about this region. Tom captivated the audience with a presentation about his recent trip to Senegal and The Gambia, focusing on the often-overlooked eastern region. Traveling by vehicle…
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Update From the Spring Meeting of the UK/Ireland Chapter Meeting in London
The UK and Ireland TCC Chapter held our spring 2024 meeting at Doggett’s Coat & Badge, with 38 members and guests in attendance. We were pleased to be able to welcome first-time attendees, new TCC members, and long-time devotees. Our attendees included Tim Skeet and Pam Barrus, two former TCC presidents, and Amanda Davis, the…
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July 2024 Meeting Scheduled for the Colorado TCC Chapter
The Colorado TCC Chapter will meet at the home of Helene Eckstein and Bill Humphries on Thursday, July 18, at 6 p.m. Please contact co-coordinator Phyllis McGuire at pmcguire29@comcast.net for more information.
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Spring and Summer Meetings of the Southeast Florida (Miami) TCC Chapter
On June 30 2024, Southeast Florida Chapter members met at Avi Ivan‘s condo in downtown, Miami. Avi presented a beautiful photo show from his most recent trip to remote islands in the South Pacific (several islands in the Marquesas, French Polynesia, Chatham and Niue). Our previous meeting on March 17 was outdoors in “The Enchanted…
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An Invitation to the August 2024 Charter Chapter Meeting in Newport Beach
Our next meeting of the TCC Charter Chapter (Los Angeles/Orange County) will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10, when, in more ways than one, we will “cool-off” at the waterfront with a summer gathering at the Newport Beach Yacht Club. TCC member and research professor Peter Narins will take us on a fascinating journey to…
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Report From the April 2024 Charter Chapter Meeting in Los Angeles
Nearly 50 TCC members and guests met at the historic Tam O’Shanter Inn in Los Angeles, California on April 13 as the Charter Chapter honored three “new-level” achievers and two new Full Members. Local chapter member Olivia Narins, as well as Danielle Bretton (who traveled from British Columbia) were presented with Silver Level (150 destinations)…
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Summer 2024 Pacific Northwest Chapter Update
Six members and one spouse from the Pacific Northwest TCC Chapter attended the international conference in the Azores, and three were awarded new status awards: David Yang at Diamond with 300 countries, his wife Jie Hu was awarded Silver at 150, along with Cindy Shurtleff receiving the Silver Award with 150 countries. The well-organized and…
