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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Notes From the New York Chapter’s March 2024 Senegal Study Tour
In March, 2024, the New York TCC Chapter organized a meet-up and study tour in Senegal with co-coordinator Sherri Donovan as tour leader and celebrity musician Mamadou Yade of Mamadou Waflash as the local indigenous Lebou guide. TCC members from California, Canada, New York, Florida, New Jersey, and Maryland participated in calabash and music classes,…
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Mediterranean Chapter Returns to Its Altafulla Birthplace for 10th Anniversary Celebration
Twenty-one members met on March 16 to celebrate the Mediterranean Chapter’s 10th anniversary at El Forn del Senyor in Altafulla. Not only is this a historic site that preserves the village’s old medieval oven, but it is our chapter’s original meeting place. Chapter Coordinator Francesc Borrull recognized El Forn del Senyor by presenting a commemorative…
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Report From the March 2024 Kansas City Chapter Meeting
The Kansas City TCC Chapter met at Trezo Mare restaurant on March 9. An excellent program was given by guest Carla Mansheim on a “then and now” trip to Australia and New Zealand. Carla and her husband took a six-week trip down under in the 1970s and recently visited the same places 50 years later.…
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April 2024 Colorado Chapter Update
Without any formal agenda, a dozen enthusiastic Colorado Chapter members met on April 18 at Denver’s Cafe de France. The group enjoyed delicious food, talked about travel as they exchange feedback on recent trips for advise about future destinations.
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Notes From the February 2024 Southeast Florida Chapter Meeting in Fort Lauderdale
Southeast Florida TCC Chapter coordinator Anush Dawidjan shares that the chapter held a joint TCC and Circumnavigator Club meeting on Sunday, Feb. 25, at the Fort Lauderdale History Museum. “We toured the museum, which also housed the first hotel room in Fort Lauderdale.” Anush presented on her road to 301 TCC destinations, completing the UN…
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March 2024 Oceania Chapter Discussion Explored the Use of Artificial Intelligence for Travel Planning
Oceania members participated in a hybrid in-person and online meeting in Sydney at YHA’s the Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre in the Rocks. How do you use AI to help with travel planning? Chapter coordinator Robyn Antill said, “Members use apps like LAYLA and iPlan with limited success.”
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May 2024 Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana Chapter Update
On May 25, a lovely lunch for the TCC was held at the Carriage House of the Houmas House Plantation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Deepak Awasthi gave a short but insightful talk about adding people’s pictures to your pictures of trip things. Sylvia Hanna-Russell wore a traditional Bhutan dress purchased on her recent trip…
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May 2024 NorCal Chapter Lunch Featured the Travel Adventures of a Globetrotting Harvard Undergrad
On May 11, 37 members and guests attended the Northern California Chapter’s luncheon. We met at Lara’s Fine Dining in the Richmond Marina and enjoyed excellent camaraderie and a delicious meal. Our featured speaker, Harsh Sinha, gave a talk titled “How to Travel to 100+ Countries While in College.” It was fascinating to learn how…
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New York Chapter Oyster Bay Summer Camp Planned for Aug. 17, 2024
New York Chapter Co-Coordinator Sherri Donovan will host a special TCC gathering on Saturday, Aug. 17, at her home near the water at Oyter Bay. The event will feature a potluck p[icnic, with time for outdoor recreation (three kayaks will be available) and social activities in this hstoric town. Oyster Bay Summer Camp Activities Optional…
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A Special invitation From Charles Merkel to ‘Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis’
Come join us for a delightful afternoon at our in-person summer luncheon on on Saturday, June 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mike Duffy’s Pub & Grill in Kirkwood (124 West Jefferson Avenue #104 Kirkwood, MO 63122). Connect with fellow travel enthusiasts, share stories of your adventures, and maybe even get inspired for…
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Georgia TCC Chapter Luncheon Scheduled for June 2024
We are planning our next Atlanta-area luncheon on Saturday, June 22. It will be a wonderful opportunity to share stories, plan new adventures, and enjoy good company. We understand that summer schedules can be quite busy, so we kindly ask that you RSVP to help us ensure we have the perfect setting for everyone to…
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May 2024 Southwest Florida Chapter Update
The Southwest Florida (Sarasota) TCC Chapter has a new meeting date on Monday July 15, at noon. Contact amandatd@yahoo.com for details and RSVP. On May 6 we had a fun meeting catching up as a group. We also went over ways to stay connect with other TCC members and resources available to members. There were…
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Highlights of a 128-Day World Cruise Shared During April 2024 NE Florida Gathering in Jacksonville
The Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia TCC Chapter met on April 22 in a private meeting room at Seasons 52 restaurant in Jacksonville. Patrick and Shari Sanders gave a riveting presentation about their recent world cruise. They shared the many highlights of the 128-day adventure, as well as a few disappointments. They gave tips on packing, shore…
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Spring 2024 Gathering of the Pacific Northwest TCC Chapter in Seattle
On April 14 the Pacific Northwest TCC Chapter met on a beautiful spring day in Seattle, welcoming furthest traveled member David Berhenke from Vancouver WA, and a FaceTime call in from Parmjit Sohol from Vancouver, Canada. Two prospective new members were warmly welcomed.
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Report From the April 2024 Canada Chapter Meeting
The Canada Chapter had great attendance for our April 20 meeting in Toronto, with 15 members in attendance and 14 tuning in virtually on Zoom. We warmly welcomed Hanka Stratman as a new member. Vicki Russell gave us an interesting report on Sherri Donovan’s TCC members trip to Senegal. Thank you, Colin and Carol Stevenson,…
