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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An Invitation to the March 2014 TCC Luncheon in Newport Beach
At the March 8 TCC luncheon meeting in Newport Beach, CA, Northern California members Frank and Sigrid Rainer will give a slide presentation about their two-month journey this past summer across the full width of Russia. Their Russian excursion encompassed five stages: (1) two weeks by riverboat from St. Petersburg to Moscow; (2) two weeks…
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Photos From the September 2013 Luncheon in Orange County
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North Korea Presentation Planned for February 2014 San Diego Area Meeting
Area Coordinator Jeff Ward reports that there were 27 attendees at the October 12 luncheon meeting at the La Jolla Sheraton Hotel. Doug Sartre talked about reforestation in Burundi and the Congo (Zaire). The next meeting of San Diego chapter will be on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., again at the…
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Report From the September 2013 International Meeting in Munich
The TCC International meeting in Munich on Sept. 7 was also the annual gathering of the German chapter, which includes Austria and Switzerland. The all-day meeting was held at the Hotel Eden Wolff and was called to order by TCC Chairman Klaus Billep, with German Area Coordinator J. Herbert Goebels presiding. Also attending were former…
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Corrections to the 2013 Travelers’ Century Club Roster
All members should have received the 2013 TCC Roster of Members. We apologize to members in New Caledonia and New Zealand, who were inadvertently omitted. With the December 2013 edition of the Centurian we are sending a list of corrections, changes and omissions received to date. Any additional changes in your address or email should…
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Going the Distance: More TCC Marathon Runners
In the September issue of the Centurian, we wondered if there was a parallel between the well traveled and marathon runners, noting that it takes a lot of energy and fitness to visit some of the world’s outposts as well as to run in marathons. We profiled the marathon accomplishments of TCC Treasurer Gloria McCoy.…
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Member Don Parrish is Now the Most Traveled Person
On Nov. 2, 2013, Donald M. Parrish, Jr., from Downer’s Grove, IL, became the world’s “most traveled” person, according to the website www.mosttraveledpeople.com, having visited 830 of that website’s “countries, territories, autonomous regions, enclaves, geographically-separated island groups, and major states and provinces.” The website’s total is 873, so he has 43 remaining places to visit.…
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The Global Adventures of TCC Member Don Parrish
Don Parrish is undoubtedly one of the most interesting TCC members. His enthusiasm, intellect, and curiosity are amazing and he certainly connects with the people he encounters throughout the world. Last summer he wrote his Mid Year Review covering the previous 18 months, which covered 14 overseas trips. He has now visited 317 of the…
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How Are TCC Countries and Territories Determined?
If you have wondered, then attend the December luncheon meeting at Lawry’s in Beverly Hills on Dec. 14, when TCC Secretary Sanford Smith will explain the process that qualifies them to be included on the TCC’s Approved List of Countries & Territories. For instance, you’ll learn why Cabinda is on the TCC list, but not…
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New Info File Added to the Members-Only TCC Forum
As of last 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. If you are not already registered in this social network website for TCC members only, e-mail your request to forum@travelerscenturyclub.org. Include your name, address and the e-mail…
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Well Traveled: December 2013
Our congratulations to those Club members who have reached higher levels of countries visited. Well traveled. Platinum Members (250 or more countries) John Vondrell, M.D. Brook eld, WI Ms. Lourdes Odette Ricasa Los Angeles, CA Gold Members (200 or more countries) Sir Clive Banfield St. Thomas, USVI Ms. Jane Berryman Philadelphia, PA Mr. Alistair D. McMurran…
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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: Belza, Jan Curylo, Mr. Alex Dockery, Mr. Erving Fevig, Mr. Charles I. Haarman, Ms. Beverly Kaiser, Mr. Joseph L. Kerns, Mr. John Kietzman, Mr. Jeff Kirste, Ms. Katja Knoblauch, Mr. Loring W. Mathiesen, Mr. Georg Morris, Ms. Karen Schwartz, Ms.…
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Your 2013 Travelers’ Century Club Board of Directors
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An Enjoyable October Gathering for West Florida TCC Members
The West Florida (Sarasota) TCC chapter had an enjoyable luncheon on Oct. 23, 2013. We welcomed two new members to our meeting: Susan Bailey and Gary Conroy. We also had members who attended our previous get-togethers: Ken Chamberlain (who has attended every function since we started), Tom Gregory from the Orlando area and Mike Kasum. This…
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Report From the November TCC Meeting in St. Louis, Missouri
Use the “Prev” and “Next” links to click forward or backward through the images in this gallery.[portfolio_slideshow]On Nov. 10, Saint Louis TCC members and guests gathered for a 12:30 brunch at the newly renovated Cheshire Inn. A reception followed at The Market next door, with birthday cake and coffee to celebrate the 88th birthday of…
