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 June 2022 Central Europe Chapter Gathering in Prague
Twenty-three members from eight countries attended the Central Europe regional meeting in Prague this June. Coordinator Armin Schreiner thanks country hosts Šárka Kinclova and Jirka Prasil for their meticulous organization. They “Czech’d” all of the boxes. Member presentations included: Saudi Arabia 1977 (Joachim von zur Gathen), historic South Africa (Patrick Dewilde), São Tomé and Principe…
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Successful St. Louis Chapter Meeting in June 2022
The St. Louis TCC Chapter met on June 11 at local restaurant CJ Muggs where coordinator and “Virtual Explorations” producer Charles Merkel described previous, future and the most recent episode, led by an author recounting his time on Pitcairn Island. The second segment, “What’s your top 5?” featured top national and international travel treasures. As…
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San Diego Chapter Celebrates Summer With a Mexican Fiesta
The San Diego TCC Chapter met on July 9 at the home of Gloria and Charlie McCoy. Thirty-five members and guests enjoyed a Mexican Fiesta of a variety of tacos with all the trimmings wrapped in hand-made, fresh tortillas, and a final course of tres leches cake and Mexican wedding cookies. Gloria gave the presentation…
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Backyard Picnic Celebration Marks 33rd Birthday of the Colorado TCC Chapter
Colorado Chapter Co-coordinator Phyllis McGuire reports that in July the chapter celebrated 33 years on with a summer picnic. She described it as a perfect evening in a lovely back yard. They welcomed a new member, caught up with each other and ate cake.
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Member Spotlight: Alla Campbell, Greensboro, Georgia
I grew up in the small historic southern town of Madison, Georgia, which survived General William T. Sherman’s “March to the Sea” in 1864 because the town was “too beautiful to burn.” I would agree, and until I went to college and got married, I rarely ventured out of the state of Georgia. My travel…
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Destination: Senegal and The Gambia
By Ed Hotchkiss Ed writes about his extensive travels on ExploringEd.com. He is a published photographer whose latest book of black and white photos has just been released, Station to Station: Exploring the New York City Subway. In December 2021, my wife Khadija and I went to the contiguous countries of Senegal, (ten days), The…
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From Our Newest Members: Andy Hicks, Denver, Colorado
My DNA was forever changed when my friend Kelli and I stepped off a tired DC-10 in Brussels in 1997. Our first time leaving the country, embarking on a multi-week backpacking trip on a shoestring budget filled us with anxiety. All worries were quickly forgotten the moment we caught our first glimpse of the canals…
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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: Blum, William L. Bradfield, Bill Bradfield, Lois Brooks, Jeb Calise, Luca Camaioni, Leopoldo Clare, Bevin Cogan, Bev Dixon, Elizabeth Fisher, Ian Richard Foster, Stephenie Gilmer, Keith E., MD Giuliano, Maurizio Gorman, Lewis E. III Gray, Matt Henderson White, Judy Hoffner,…
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Well Traveled: September 2022
Our congratulations to those Club members who have reached higher levels of countries visited. Well done! Diamond Members (300 or more countries) Paul J. Couniotakis New York, NY, USA Juan L. Pons Barcelona, Spain Platinum Members (250 or more countries) Wendy Lynn Arbeit Memphis, TN, USA Maurizio Giuliano Saint Charles, MO, USA Gold Members (200…
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Program and Venue Announced for September 2022 Canada Chapter Meeting in Toronoto
Hello World Travelers, Happy to remind everyone that our fall 2022 meeting is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 17, at noon EST in Toronto. Very excited to share our collective passions for travel, hear about your 2022 trips so far, and journeys planned. Hoping for a great turnout — for those of you who can…
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An Invitation to the September 2022 Charter Chapter Meeting in Newport Beach
Our next quarterly meeting of the TCC Charter Chapter (Los Angeles/Orange County) will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, when we travel once more to the waterfront for a gathering at the Newport Beach Yacht Club. Popular presenter Tom Getz will take us on an exotic and fascinating journey to the South Pacific with stops…
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Report From the June 2022 Charter Chapter Meeting in L.A.
After a three-year COVID-related hiatus, Charter Chapter TCC members returned to our traditional June meeting site at the historic Tam O’Shanter Inn in Los Angeles, where we also celebrated the restaurant’s 100th birthday. Some 35 travelers assembled (including six guests and a member attending for the first time) as we dined where Walt Disney and…
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TCC Indiana/Ohio/Kentucky Chapter and Godolphin* Work Together to Assist Eastern Kentucky Flood Victims
Date: Sept. 24, 2022 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time Location: Jonabell Farms, 3333 Bowman Mill Road, Lexington, Kentucky Speaker: Dr. Denise Gifford, “Lessons Learned in the United Arab Emirates by an American Educator” Cost: Lunch is sponsored by Godolphin; we ask for a charitable contribution to the Floyd County School…
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Central Europe Chapter Announces Upcoming Meetings in Germany and Norway
The next meeting of the Central Europe TCC Chapter will be a full-weekend arrangement in a historic German monastery between the cities of Aachen and Cologne (in the Eifel mountains). It is a very scenic — and also secluded — place where everyone can enjoy a weekend of presentations and talks with other well-traveled people.…
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October 2022 TCC Mediterranean Chapter Meeting in Llivia, Spain
The TCC Mediterranean Chapter has announced plans to meet Oct. 29-30, 2022, in the town of Llivia in the Pyrennees Mountains of northestern Spain. TENTATIVE AGENDA Saturday, Oct. 29 15:00 – 15:30 h Welcome Coffee 15:30 – 19:30 h TCC Meeting / Conferences 20:00 – 22:30 h Dinner: Restaurant “Casa PLanès” – Sallagosa Sunday, Oct.…
