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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Are You Connected to the TCC Forum?
As previously announced, the TCC Forum is a password-protected social networking web site developed as a free member benefit to all current members. Access to this private members-only online community is by invitation only. If you wish to have access to the TCC Forum, please e-mail your request to forum@travelerscenturyclub.org. Include your name, address, and…
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Special Moment for Northern California Member Lillie Echevarria
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Presentation on Antarctica at the August 2011 Meeting in Toronoto
I am happy to report that we had a great TCC Canada meeting on August 27th in Downtown Toronto. We had 18 members in attendance, including first time attendees Mr. & Mrs. David Bennett. A special thanks goes to our feature speaker, Merrill Carmichael, who gave us a fantastic talk and slideshow about her trip…
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South Sudan Becomes the 321st TCC Country
The Republic of South Sudan became an independent state on July 9, 2011, following a half century of struggle for independence. It, therefore, becomes the 321st TCC Country. This photo, taken by Past President Kevin Hughes, shows President Kiir (in black cowboy hat) casting the first vote in the referendum. The South Sudan Pound (SSP)…
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Bali Presentation Planned for September Colorado Meeting
Area Coordinator Bonnie O’Leary reports that the September 15 meeting of the Denver Chapter will be at the Blue Bonnet Restaurant.. Barbara Jackson will give a presentation on Bali. The chapter celebrated its 22nd anniversary on July 21 at the White Fence Farm Reastaurant. Jim Downs showed photos of Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.…
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Next Arkansas TCC Meeting Scheduled for October 29
Area Coordinators Walter and Dolena Kann report that the next Arkansas-area TCC meeting will be on October 29. Members will gather for a 12.30 lunch at Capers Restaurant in Little Rock, followed by dessert and coffee at the nearby home of Cora Lee and Richard Brannon. Program: Border Crossings. For reservations and information, contact the…
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Second Gathering of Eastern Canada Members a Huge Success
Area Coordinator Rick Shaver reports that second ever Eastern Canada TCC meeting in June at The Jerusalem Restaurant was a huge success. The delicious buffet and Middle East restaurant ambiance was a perfect backdrop to featured speaker Sara Hradecky’s presentation on the United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan. (Sara, a TCC member, flew in from Ottawa…
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Presentation By TCC VP Pamela Barrus at June Northern California Meeting
Carolyn Broadwell will give a presentation on her world cruise at the September 17 luncheon-meeting at the Irish Cultural Center in San Francisco, reports Area Coordinator Tim Carlson. TCC Vice President Pamela Barrus gave the presentation at the June 4 luncheon in Berkeley.
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First Meeting of Revived Texas Chapter a Big Success
Thanks to everyone who attended the June TCC Texas Chapter meeting, especially those from out of town and our featured speaker, Bill Hintze! It was nice to see folks reconnect and to meet new people who share the same love of world travel. A grand Texas welcome to our two newest members, Jordan and Barbara.…
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Arizona Members View Presentation About Mount Kilimanjaro
We had our final meeting of the year on May 12 at the lovely Steleraz home. The program was presented by their kids. They were part of a team that took blind children all the way up Mount Kiimanjaro. The program led off with a DVD of the NBC Evening News about the adventure. All…
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Photos From the June 2011 Southern California Luncheon
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New Germany Chapter Prepares for First Meeting in September
The first meeting of the newly formed Germany Chapter will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, at 9 a.m. at the Hotel Stern in Bonn. The organizing committee, Mr. Herbert Goebels, Mr. Rolf Hildebrand, Dr. Dieter Deppe and Santa Monica-based Klaus Billep, look forward to meeting all German members and their guests. Non-members are welcome…
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Missouri Members Enjoy Presentations About Libya and West Africa
The next meeting of the Kansas City Chapter will be on September 30 at 11:30 at the Trezo Mare Restaurant, reports Area Coordinator Steven Fuller. The December 2 meeting will be at the same time and place. At the June 24 meeting, Charles Merkel, St. Louis, presented a program about his recent trip to West…
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New York Member Doris Chernik Recounts African Adventures
Area Coordinator Lynn Simmons reports that 30 members attended the June 11 meeting at Les Enfants Terribles, where they enjoyed French/African cuisine. Doris Chernik gave a presentation on her trip to Tanzania and Rwanda. Her East Central African trip began with a group invitation to work at the Family Care Center for orphans in Tanzania.…
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Robust and Jovial Meeting of Washington-Area TCC Members
Area Coordinator Jeff Houle reports that the group enjoyed a arobust and jovial meeting on May 23. There were many new faces and a lot of new energy in the group. Special kudos to member Walter Grimes for making a significant effort to join us, an effort that seemed to be years in the making. The…
