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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Pictures From the January 2014 Meeting in New York
Member Paul Couniotakis gave a presentation on a trip to parts of East, Central and West Africa at the New York meeting in January 2014. See photos below. The second New York TCC gathering for 2014 is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, at a location yet to be determined. Dr. Elzbieta Schrader will give a presentation about…
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Report From the January 2014 Meeting in San Antonio
Use the “Prev” and “Next” links to click forward or backward through the images in this gallery.[portfolio_slideshow]The TCC Texas/Oklahoma Chapter held our first quarterly meeting of the year on Jan. 11 at the the Boiler House Texas Grill & Wine Garden, situated in the historic Pearl Brewery complex on the San Antonio River Walk. Our…
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January 2014 Gathering of Washington, D.C. Area TCC Members
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West Florida TCC Chapter Enjoys Their First Meeting of 2014
The West Florida (Sarasota) group had its first luncheon of 2014 on Jan. 8 at the University Park Country Club. We had 12 attendees. I started the meeting by informing everyone of the three new locations which qualify as Travelers’ Century Club Locations. This will give some of the attendees new countries. The luncheon was interesting,…
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About the New Arkansas Chapter Coordinators, Anna Asiatidou Clift and Dr. Steven Clift
Anna Asiatidou Clift was born in Greece. She was an Olympic Airline stewardess when she met Steven Clift in June 1973 in Egypt. He went on to become an M.D., currently a practicing gastroenterologist. Anna and Steven married and never lost the travel bug. Both Anna and Steven are also Explorer Club members, divemasters and…
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Kansas City Chapter Announces Schedule of 2014 Meetings
The Kansas City Chapter met at Trezo Mare restaurant on Dec. 6, 2013 for their last meeting of the year. An informative program and slide presentation was presented by Ms. Joyce Sheehan, a nurse, on her medical missions around the world. The travel trivia questions of the day were: 1. What was the intended name…
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Western Canada Coordinator Seeks Feedback for 2014 Meeting Plans
Happy New Year Western Canada Travelers! I trust everyone is recovering nicely from the merriment of the season passed and looking forward to a new year of exciting travels! 2013 was a banner year for the Traveler’s Century Club in Canada as we saw the Eastern Canada Chapter gather amazing steam with fantastic speakers, great…
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First Colorado Chapter Meeting of 2014 Set For Thursday, Jan. 16
The next meeting of the Colorado TCC Chapter will be on Thursday, Jan. 16, starting at 6 p.m. at Blue Bonnet Restaurant in Denver (457 South Broadway, telephone 03-779-0147, Website www.bluebonnetrestaurant.com). The group has reserved the private back room for this meeting, and Jim Downs will present the program. Longtime member Don Lawless was laid…
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Cuba Presentation Planned for May 2014 Indianapolis Luncheon
Area Coordinator Frank Basile reports that the Indiana Chapter had another excellent meeting on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013. The activities began with an enjoyable reception and lunch, during which time the members exchanged travel stories and anecdotes. After a fine lunch, the group heard and saw an excellent presentation on Antarctica by Charles Williams, who…
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TCC 60th Anniversary Lapel Pins Now Available
In recognition of TCC’s 60th anniversary (1954-2014), a new Lapel Pin is available at TCC Headquarters for $15 in North America and $20 overseas. The exact size is one inch. It is in raised polished gold and green and white enamel; lettering is in raised polished gold. Allow four weeks for delivery. Only a limited…
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Executive Board Announces Revisions to Official List of TCC Countries and Territories
At its December 2013 meeting, the TCC Board of Directors added three new destinations to its Approved List of Countries & Territories, bringing the total to 324. The updated list will be mailed with the March edition of the Centurian, and it is available on the Countries & Territories page of this Web site. Nueva…
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Report From the December 2013 Eastern Canada Brunch
At our TCC Eastern Canada holiday social on Dec. 7, we welcomed new member Carol Stevenson and provisional members Barb and Doug Storey. Thanks to Jane Shaver for organizing an excellent brunch for the chapter. Also visiting with us was David Paterson, a reporter for the Mississauga News, who took pictures, video interviews with our…
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Photos From the December 2013 Miami-Area Holiday Party
Area Coordinator Jan Novar reports that those who attended the Dec. 15 holiday party brought and exchanged wrapped travel souvenir gifts from far-flung places (see photos below). Barbara Stein and Ted Cook were hosts at their Hollywood home. Attendees contributed “finger foods” and libations. Barbara Stein thanked the TCC Board for her “Christmas present” because…
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Eastern Canada TCC Chapter Featured in The Mississauga News
The TCC Eastern Canada Chapter was the focus of a recent article published in Canada’s Mississauga News. Reporter David Paterson attended the Dec. 7 meeting at the home of Rick and Jane Shaver and penned a thoughtful account of his experience. The article ends with an amusing anecdote from Joseph Lee about his quest to witness…
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New York Members to Meet at North African Restaurant in Manhattan
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, Jan. 11. Member Paul Couniotakis will give a presentation on a trip to parts of East, Central and West Africa. Countries visited included Rwanda, Congo-Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon and Nigeria.…
