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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It’s a Small World: September 2016
Meet-Up in the Philippines Six visitors from America got an upclose look at the life of a distinguished Travelers’ Century Club member in February, when they visited Dominador D. Buhain at his home in Quezon City in the Philippines. Mr. Buhain welcomed the TCC group with an official ceremony recognizing the first Philippine TCC meet…
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St. Helena, The Royal Mail Ship, and the Airport
By Kevin Hughes Gleaming in Cape Town’s morning sun, white with a yellow stack and dark blue from just below the main deck to the waterline, the RMS St Helena was British — very British — with a British captain and officers and “saints,” as the St. Helenans are called. That was in the 80s…
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TCC Member Spotlight: Juan Pons, Barcelona, Spain
The TCC can boast of many remarkable members who travel the world for the sheer love of it. In this issue we profile Juan Pons, a devoted traveler who finds no island is too remote to set foot on. The following is translated from a recent interview in Spain. Juan “Tino Tafao” Pons is one…
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Chapter Focus: Colorado TCC Chapter Celebrates 27 Years
One of the advantages of TCC membership is the opportunity to attend chapter meetings throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany and share stories with like-minded fellow travelers. You can expect a warm welcome at any of our meetings. If traveling, be sure to check out chapter dates on our website. Every…
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Arkansas Chapter Mourns the Passing of Anna Asiatidou Clift
The TCC is saddened to report the unexpected passing of our Arkansas co-coordinator, Anna Asiatidou Clift. Born in Athens, Greece, she worked for Olympic Airways, and met her husband Steve on a flight to Egypt in 1973. They continued to correspond – Anna with her newly learned English; Steve from Arkansas – eventually enjoying a…
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Steve Fuller Joins the Travelers’ Century Club Executive Board
The TCC has a new board member, Steve Fuller, from Kansas City, Missouri. Steve has served as area coordinator for his region for the past seven years. His wife Henna is also a TCC member. Steve is a practicing attorney and has served as a municipal judge for the past 22 years. Besides traveling, Steve…
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New Info File Added to the Members-Only TCC Forum
As of 2012, members must go to the TCC Forum to access the TCC Info Files. The Forum requires a user name and password to log in. TCC will continue to mail the Info Files to those who have paid the additional $10 ($75 domestic and $85 international). Back issues of the Info Files are…
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Uzbek Cuisine and Live Entertainment to Highlight September 2016 Pennsylvania Chapter Meeting
The next Pennsylvania Chapter meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, at Samarkand, an Uzbek restaurant in Feasterville. RSVP to Chapter Coordinator Jane Berryman by Friday, Sept. 16. We will be ordering off the menu and enjoying the Uzbek live music and entertainment during the meal.
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An Invitation to the September 2016 Los Angeles Area Meeting
In June, TCC members from Los Angeles, Orange County, and a large contingent from San Diego met at the Grand in Long Beach. For a change of pace from a formal speaker, members brought a favorite article of clothing with a memorable story to tell. At the September lunch at Fleming’s in Newport Beach, the…
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Well Traveled: September 2016
Our congratulations to those Club members who have reached higher levels of countries visited. Well traveled! Diamond Members (300 or more countries) John Burke, Jr. Cleveland Heights, Ohio Jacquelyn Jerry Loudonville, New York Patrick Maselis Roeselare, Belgium Platinum Members (250 or more countries) John Barnett Dublin, Ireland Noel D. Jones Alpine, California Arlyne Loring Westhampton…
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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: Aspelin, Mark Atkins, William McLean Bateman, Leslie Behringer, Stephan Bell, Knox Blong, Matthew H. Butler, Sally Day Carr, Anthony R. Comberiate, Michael A. Coratella, Nicola Debban, Herbert Debban, Kathryn Footen, John Anthony Fuerman, Daniel W. Greek, Susan Hewitt, William E.M.…
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Colorado Chapter Members to ‘Meet the Middle East’ During September Meeting in Denver
At an excellent turnout for the May meeting, we were glad to welcome three new TCC members. Frances Pordes, our evening’s speaker, talked about the year and a half she spent traveling around the world by every imaginable means of transport. The September meeting or the Denver TCC Chapter will be held on Thursday, Sept.…
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October Texas/Oklahoma Meeting to Feature Presentation About Pioneering Aviator Amelia Earhart
Our final TCC meeting of 2016 will be held in Dallas on Oct. 1. We are in for a special treat, as Cynthia and Jeff Scherbarth have graciously offered to host and cater lunch for us at their lovely home. In addition, we are thrilled to have one of our own members share his quest…
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Presentation About Roman Empire Mosaics Planned for October Meeting in La Jolla
A record 63 members and guests gathered on July 9 at the gorgeous La Jolla home of Gloria and Charlie McCoy. Everyone enjoyed a catered Mexican barbecue, complete with margaritas. The next meeting of the San Diego TCC chapter will be at the McCoys’ in La Jolla on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 11:30 a.m. The…
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Details Announced for November 2016 UK Chapter Meeting in London
Dear Travelers’ Century Club Member, The Travelers’ Century Club UK are pleased to announce that we will be holding our late autumn 2016 meeting in the private dining room on Sunday, Nov. 6, at: Little Persia 38 Queensway London W2 3RS Tel 020 7243 8288 The nearest tube stations are Bayswater on the District and…
