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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Record Attendance at September Indiana Chapter Meeting
The Indiana Chapter had another excellent meeting on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013. During the reception, the members and their guests told anecdotes about their most interesting travels and, in general, shared experiences with like-minded fellow travelers. After a fine lunch, the group of 26 split into three tables to trade responses to several travel questions,…
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A September Mediterranean Feast for Philadelphia-Area TCC Members
The Philadelphia Chapter of the TCC met on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Cypriot restaurant Kanella for a multi-course feast of Mediterranean delicacies and to hear a program on International House, given by I.H. Board Chair Jim Papada. International House Philadelphia is one of 23 International Houses around the world, and the Philadelphia House bears the…
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Chris Hudson’s Five-Week South Pacific Journey the Focus of October New York Meeting
Dear Members and Friends, I am pleased to invite you to attend the next meeting of the TCC ‘s New York Chapter on Saturday, Oct. 26, at noon. Chris Hudson, former club president and current board member, will give a presentation on a five-week trip from Santiago, Chile, across the Pacific – a quarter of the…
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Report From the September 2013 U.K. Meeting in London
Dear TCC Members, The TCC UK held its spring meeting at the home of Chris and Janice Kohut in London on Sunday, Sept. 22. Our group included UK-based members as well as Jiri and Irina Prasil, who traveled from Prague, and David Langan, who traveled over from Dublin. In addition, we were joined by members…
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Cuba Presentation at the September Kansas City TCC Meeting
The Kansas City Chapter met at Trezo Mare restaurant on Sept. 27 with an attendance of 31 members and guests. An informative program and slide presentation on Cuba was presented by Mr. Charles Merkel. He had just recently toured the country. The travel trivia question of the day was: Recently a budget Indian airline, Go,…
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Calgary Meeting Scheduled in October for TCC Members in Canada
Our Western Chapter is gearing up for our meeting in October. For those Eastern Chapter members who were unable to attend in Toronto in September, or just want to come for more travel exposure, please feel welcome to come out West anytime. This is a great opportunity for all Centurians across Canada to attend as…
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Report From the September 2013 Eastern Canada Gathering
Hello World Travelers, I am delighted to report that our Sept. 21 meeting featured a terrific presentation by our very own Steve and Wendy Johnston, who spoke about their adventures in Iceland earlier this year. It was lively, informative, and featured some really great photographs of Reykjavik, geysers, waterfalls and even some elves! Steve and…
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San Diego Members to Meet in La Jolla in October
Area Coordinator Jeff Ward reports that next meeting of the San Diego chapter will be at 11:30 a.m on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the La Jolla Sheraton, 3299 Holiday Court in La Jolla. Details to follow.
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Fabulous Fall Gathering for TCC Members in the Boston Area
I am pleased to announce a fabulous fall gathering at the Beacon Hill home of TCC members Harvey and Joëlle Wartosky on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. Come share travel tales and advice from the world’s most remote destinations! Not sure the best way to get to Lakshadweep or Mayotte? You have found…
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TCC Chairman Klaus Billep to Speak at October Meeting in Dallas
Football is back and I hope your favorite teams are off to a great start. It was nice to see my OSU Cowboys play in Houston this past weekend, especially after they put in a good quarterback! As a reminder, our fourth and final meeting of 2013 will be held in Dallas on Oct. 5,…
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Greater Washington D.C. Members to Meet in October
Area Coordinator Jeff Houle reports that the Greater Washington D.C. Chapter of the Travelers’ Century Club will meet at noon on Saturday, Oct. 26, at J. Gilbert’s restaurant in McLean, Virginia. The address is 6930 Old Dominion Drive, telephone (703) 893-1034.
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Informal Meeting of the U.K. Chapter Planned for Sept. 22 in London
The Travelers’ Century Club U.K. will be holding our next meeting on Sunday, Sept. 22, at the home of Chris and Janice Kohut, located in South Kensington, London. Their home is a five-minute walk from Gloucester Road Station, which is on the Piccadilly, District and Circle lines of the London Underground. This will be a very informal…
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Record Attendance at the June 2013 Northern California Meeting
Area Coordinator Tim Carlson reports that the next chapter luncheon will be on Sept. 21 at the United Irish Culture Center in San Francisco. Fred Omenzetter will give a presentation on North Korea. There was a record attendance of 58 at the June 1 meeting at Spenger’s in Berkeley (see photo gallery below). Sanford Smith talked about…
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Photos From the June 2013 Southern California Lunch in Santa Monica
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TCC Members Meet on West Coast of Africa Cruise