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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Thirty-Six-Hour Transit: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
By Drake Anderson Drake is an Alabama native, 20 year transplant in Atlanta and TCC Atlanta Chapter Coordinator. Atlanta blends history, culture, and Southern charm into a vibrant getaway. Ditch the car and utilize MARTA, the city’s efficient transit system, starting at the airport station. However, for those who prefer, rideshare options Uber and
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Provisional TCC Member Spotlight: Henry Sganzerla Lermen, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hello, everyone! My name is Henry Sganzerla Lermen, I am eight years old, a globetrotter by heart, and am now a proud provisional member of Travelers’ Century Club, having visited almost 90 TCC countries and territories. My parents are both Brazilian, with Italian and Luxembourg roots, so I have three nationalities and three passports. I
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A Tribute to Tim Carlson
By TCC President Margo Bart Tim Carlson was the first voice to welcome me to TCC. As founder and coordinator of the Northern California Chapter (and past member of the TCC Board), he invited me into an organization that would command an important part of my life. Tim knew everything, or at least it seemed
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Meet Our Newest TCC Board Members: Steve Clift and Rick Shaver
Juggling travel and private practice was challenging but Steve Clift learned early how to work hard to play hard. The decision to take 10 to 12 weeks off every year for travel propelled him to explore the world. Since 2012, Steve has volunteered as the TCC Arkansas chapter coordinator, as well as recently becoming a
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Well Traveled: March 2025
Our congratulations to those Travelers’ Century Club® members who have reached higher levels of countries visited. Well done! Diamond Members (300 or more countries) Alla Traber-Campbell Greensboro, GA, USA Chu-Chi Huang Taipei, Taiwan Yvo Peeters Koksyde, Belgium Platinum Members (250 or more countries) Linda Rose Victoire Byers Sonoma, CA, USA Philip T.S.Chua Singapore, Singapore Linda
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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: Kurtulus Alic Alan Almand Kenneth H. Beckett Kim J. Beckett Marilyn Berreth Jennifer Bland Richard J. Bodorff Richard G. Boles Kenneth A. Boyd Gunilla Broadbent Casey Brown Nancy E. Burton Jill Victoria Bussmann Ryan Beyer Stephen Calhoun Claudia Cantarella Dale
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New Info Files 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 ($85 domestic and $95 international). Back issues of the Info Files are
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Notes From the February 2025 Southeast Florida Chapter Meeting in Miami
On Saturday, Feb. 22, the Southeast Florida TCC Chapter met in the beautiful home of Juan and Maria del Busto in Miami. Their home is filled with travel items from all over the world and an impressive home bar with over 2,000 choices. Juan is also a rum expert and judges rum all around the
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March 2025 NorCal Chapter Event to Feature Special Presentation by Past TCC President Michael Sholer
The Northern California Chapter is excited to invite you to our next quarterly luncheon and program on Saturday, March 1, at the Basque Cultural Center in South San Francisco. Our event will begin at 11 a.m with an opportunity to greet your fellow members, followed by lunch at noon and a special program after lunch.
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Luncheon Meeting in Sacramento Breaks New Ground for NorCal TCC Chapter
The Northern California TCC Chapter held its first gathering of members residing in the Sacramento area on Saturday, Feb. 8. Twelve members attended the event hosted by Elfrena and Bruce Hester. All enjoyed sharing travel stories over lunch and brainstorming plans for future gatherings. We may have located our next club chapter!
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An Inspiring Southwest Florida Chapter Meeting at the Florida Aquarium in Downtown Tampa
Southwest Florida (Sarasota) TCC Chapter members gathered at the Florida Aquarium in February to hear member Kike Calvo speak. Kike’s presentation was an inspiring look at his creative journey through photography, books and song! Our next meeting will take place on Thursday, March 13, at noon. Contact Amanda at amandatd@yahoo.com for event details and to
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February 2025 Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia Chapter Update
The Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia TCC Chapter enjoyed a patio lunch (yes, in February!) on Saturday, Feb. 8. We celebrated Alla Campbell‘s impressive achievement of TCC Diamond status, and welcomed three new members to the group! A special thanks to Jinghong Ma for bringing treats for everyone in honor of the Chinese New Year.
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Sarasota-Area Gathering Explores United Airlines’ Pacific Island Hopper Route
The Southwest Florida (Sarasota) TCC Chapter had a great turnout of over 30 members for their first meeting of the year in January 2025. The presentation was on the Island Hopper route between Guam and Hawaii. Amanda Davis presented on her Island Hopper experience as a passenger, including award ticket strategies. Others added their experiences,
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Spring 2025 Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Chapter Meeting Set for March 22 in French Lick, Indiana
Our spring meeting will be on March 22 at the French Lick Springs Hotel in the Murdock Room. In the middle of Indiana, there is a popular resort where several hotels from the early 1900’s have been restored to their former grandeur when French Lick was a vacation and “gathering” spot for the wealthy. Many
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July 2025 Regional Meet-Up in New York City
Based upon the enthusiasm of TCC members for conferences such as Malta, Calgary, and the Azores, the club is moving to a model of offering a large international meeting every two years, with regional meetings in between. The New York Chapter has been selected to host the next TCC Regional Meet-Up from July 10-13, 2025.
