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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First Western Canada Meeting of 2016 Planned for May 15 in Calgary
Hi Chapter Travelers, I’m certain the travel season is already in full force for many of you. We look forward to connecting with you at our first meeting of the year. Our original intent was to plan a meeting for Victoria, B.C., in May, but I have been fighting pneumonia, and my physician has advised…
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Photo From the Southeast Florida Chapter’s Spring 2016 Event
Marlene Soloman hosted the April 10 meeting at her home in Boynton Beach, reports Southeast Florida Coordinator Jan Novar. Leon Hochman presented a “visual documentary” — called ”From Here, There, to Anywhere” — on how he has traveled the world. Jan says it can be seen on YouTube. Members brought “finger food” and drinks. See…
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University of Pennsylvania Archaeologist Featured at May 2016 Meeting in Philadelphia
The next meeting of the TCC Pennsylvania Chapter will be on Sunday, May 22, at 5 p.m. at Estia, a Greek restaurant at Broad and Locust Streets in Center City. The meeting will feature archaeologist Jill Weber, who will discuss some of the excavations she’s participated in with the University of Pennsylvania archaeology department. Please…
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A Successful Texas/Oklahoma Meeting at the 1940 Air Terminal Museum in Houston
The TCC Texas/Oklahoma Chapter held our first meeting of the year at the 1940 Air Terminal Museum in Houston. The 33 members/guests journeyed from the metros of Houston and Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio, Montgomery, Austin and even Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Sylvia Russell arranged for us to have our meeting at the museum, and some of the museum…
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Photojournalist Jonathan van Bilsen Featured at May 2016 TCC Gathering in Toronto
Hello World Travelers, A reminder about our next TCC Eastern Canada meeting, our first get together of 2016 scheduled for Saturday, May 14, 12 noon at The Hive office (544 King St. West). Our subsequent 2016 meetings are scheduled for Sept. 10 and Dec. 10 – both are Saturdays. As usual, we will arrange for a light…
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Colorado Chapter Founder Bonnie O’Leary Returns for Chinese Food on St. Patrick’s Day
The Colorado Chapter had a good turnout at our meeting on Jan. 21. Jim Downs, a longtime TCC member and a great photographer, showed beautiful photos of his travels last year in the Philippines, Palau and UNESCO sites in northern Thailand. In March, we met again at our favorite Chinese restaurant on St. Patrick’s Day. Corned…
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TCC International Meeting in Bremen, Germany, on Sept. 10, 2016
Travelers are invited to join us in Bremen, Germany, for a TCC International Meeting on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Intercity Hotel at Bremen Main rail station. Cost of seminar and buffet luncheon will be Euro 65.00 per person, which includes coffee, tea, two soft drinks and luncheon. Use…
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Kansas City TCC Chapter Update
Coordinator Steve Fuller reports that the chapter gathered on March 25 at Trezo Mare Restaurant in the Briarcliff Center in Kansas City North. Dr. Arlene Segal talked about her several trips to some of the most remote places in the world, including Tristan da Cunha, Easter Island and the North and South Poles. The remaining…
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Indiana Members Enjoy Steve Fuller’s Presentation About Traveling the Back Roads of India
Area Coordinator Frank Basile reports that the Indiana Chapter had another excellent meeting on Saturday, March 19. The activities began with an enjoyable reception and lunch, during which time the members exchanged travel stories and anecdotes. After a fine lunch, Steve Fuller gave an excellent presentation titled “Traveling the Back Roads of India.” It stimulated…
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Southeast Florida Chapter to Meet on April 10 in Boynton Beach
Area Coordinator Jan Novar reports that member Marlene Soloman recently returned from a whale-watching cruise in the Sea of Cortez and has graciously offered her place in Boynton Beach for our next Southeast Florida TCC Chapter meeting on Sunday, April 10, from 2-5 p.m. Leon Hochman will present a visual documentary about how he has…
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Greek Member Charalampos Bizas Reaches Tokelau; Only Three More to Go
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Photos From the February 2016 San Diego Chapter Meeting in La Jolla
Area Coordinator Jeff Ward reports that 31 members met on Feb. 13 at the La Jolla Sheraton Hotel. Matt Allison gave a presentation on two of his recent trips — exploring a huge wild cave in central Vietnam, and visiting a remote rural village in Niger. See more photos from the event below. The next…
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Texas/Oklahoma Chapter to Meet in April at the 1940 Air Terminal Museum in Houston
Our first TCC meeting of 2016 will be held in Houston on April 9. Sylvia has arranged for us to have the meeting at a fun new location that will educate us about aviation history. Here are the details on logistics and RSVP: Next Member Meeting – April 9: Featured Speaker: Paul Clites will reveal…
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Arkansas Meeting Tentatively Planned for April 30
The next Arkansas Chapter meeting is tentatively planned for Saturday, April 30. We welcome everyone’s input on this. Samanthas worked well for lunch at the Fall meeting in November. The topic will be “Random Acts of Kindness Extended by Locals in Our Travels.” —Anna & Steven Clift, Area Coordinators
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St. Louis Chapter Meeting Set for Saturday, May 14
The next St. Louis Chapter Meeting is set for Saturday, May 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Edgewild Restaurant & Winery (Chesterfield Mall, 550 Chesterfield Center, Chesterfield, MO 63017, telephone 636-532-0550). The program, “The Best of the Philippines and the United Airlines Island Hopper,” will be presented by Linda Bell of the Little…
