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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Small Gathering of Arizona Members in August, Next Meeting in October
We had a small dinner at Zinbergers at the Biltmore Fashion Mall in Phoenix on August 12, 2015. There was no program, but great conversation. We hold small, weeknight dinner meetings during the Phoenix summer to keep the momentum going Members can normally make one of the events. We had great conversation, most of which…
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Presentation About Adventures in Africa Planned for September 2015 Eastern Canada Meeting in Toronto
Hello World Travelers, Our next TCC Eastern Canada meeting, our second of 2015, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, at noon at The Hive office (544 King St. West in Toronto). As usual, we will arrange for a light lunch with a nominal charge. Please RSVP your attendance to me in the immediate future so…
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Group Photo of the June 2015 Southeast Florida Gathering in Miami
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Details Announced for the 2015 Christmas Meeting of the TCC United Kingdom Chapter
The Travelers’ Century Club UK are pleased to announce that we will be holding our Christmas meeting on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 at: The Segrave Room Royal Automobile Club 89 Pall Mall London SW1Y 5HS Tel 020 7930 2345 Members are welcome to invite a guest. As a reminder, we are invited to this private…
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St. Louis TCC Chapter Holds Two Meetings on Madagascar
People attending two meetings of the St. Louis Chapter of the Travelers’ Century Club in May heard via Skype from people with intimate knowledge of the island nation of Madagascar. On May 9, Arthur Bolstead, who has lived and worked for many years in Madagascar, gave his insights into this strange and wonderful island. He…
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June New York Meeting to Focus on the ‘Stan’ Countries of Central Asia
Dear Members and Friends, I am pleased to invite you to attend the next meeting of the New York area’s Travelers’ Century Club on Saturday, June 20, at noon. Member Lloyd Lapidow will share his experiences from a 30-day September/October trip he made by private car to the five “Stans”: Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and…
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Report From the May 2015 Arkansas Chapter Meeting
The spring 2015 meeting of the Arkansas Chapter of The Travelers’ Century Club was held on May 2. The lunch was at Samantha’s private meeting room. In the spirit of that day’s Kentucky Derby, mint juleps were the drink du jour. See more photos below. Discussions included “miracles” in Ethiopia; life-changing experiences in Myramar; Bhutan;…
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Venues Announced for June and September SoCal Luncheons
June Luncheon Date: Saturday, June 13, 2015 Place: Hotel Angeleno, 170 North Church Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90049, telephone (310) 476-6411, website www.hotelangeleno.com Time: 11:30 a.m. – No Host Cocktails; 12:30 p.m. – Luncheon & Program Menu: Choice of Scottish Salmon or Garlic Chicken September Luncheon Date: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 Place: The Pacific Club,…
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Sunny Weather Greets May 2015 TCC Gathering in London
The TCC United Kingdom Chapter held its spring 2015 meeting at the Doggetts Coat and Badge pub, South Bank, London, on Sunday, May 10. Our group included UK-based members and guests as well David Langan from Ireland. We recognised Thomas Morris’ achievement of travelling to 200 TCC countries. The group enjoyed the outdoor terrace and had a…
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Presentation About the Himalayan Highlands Planned for June Northern California Meeting in Berkeley
Use the “Prev” and “Next” links to click forward or backward through the images in this gallery. [portfolio_slideshow] Frank Rainer will give a presentation on the Himalaya Highlands at the June 6 luncheon at Spenger’s Fresh Fish Grotto in Berkeley, says Area Coordinator Tim Carlson. At the March 7 luncheon in South San Francisco, Carolyn…
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Pennsylvania Members Enjoy Presentation by Philadelphia International Airport CEO
The Philadelphia Chapter met on Sunday, May 17, at Brazilian steakhouse Fogo De Chao in Center City. The 16 members in attendance heard from Philadelphia International Airport CEO Mark Gale about the airport’s expansion plans, impact on the local economy, and day-to-day details of operations. The group feasted on prime meats, a lavish buffet of…
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Arizona Chapter Update, Small Chapter Dinner Planned for August
Area Coordinator Matt Cohen reports that Phoenix had a “robust conversational” meeting on May 6 at Zinburgers at the Biltmore. Don Stelerz won the contest for the best travel tip, a photography print by Matt. At the March meeting, Matt presented a photographic slideshow of his trip to Madagascar and Mozambique. He says some of…
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Report From the April 2015 Texas/Oklahoma Meeting in Houston
Use the “Prev” and “Next” links to click forward or backward through the images in this gallery. [portfolio_slideshow] Area Coordinator Kim-Kay Randt reports that the April 11 meeting at Houston’s Shanghai River Restaurant drew 32 members and guests from San Antonio, Seabrook, the metros of Houston and Dallas/Ft. Worth, Oklahoma and Virginia. Featured speaker Dr.…
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Saudi Arabia Featured at March Meeting in Newport Beach
Use the “Prev” and “Next” links to click forward or backward through the images in this gallery. [portfolio_slideshow] Faye Girsh presented a personal in-depth visual and descriptive look at Saudi Arabia during the TCC March lunch in Newport Beach. Traveling solo with a local guide in December 2012, she was appalled “to see how joyless…
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TCC Members Attempt Bouvet Landing During Five-Week Cruise
Just as the June 2015 Centurian was going to press, we received the accompanying photos and trip highlights from TCC Treasurer JoAnn Schwartz. On March 24, some 30 TCC members from the U.S., Costa Rica, France, Germany, Greece, Portugal and Singapore boarded the Ortelius at Ushuaia, Argentina, for a five-week cruise to the Cape Verde…
