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April Meeting Report From the Southwest Florida TCC Chapter
The Southwest Florida TCC Chapter met on Tuesday, April 18, at Seasons 52 in Naples. Pam Girtman (left) was presented her TCC Certificate for having visited 100 countries!
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Study Abroad Programs Discussed During April 2023 Meeting at Indiana University
We had a wonderful meeting on April 1 at Indiana University in the Business School. The program was, “Why College Students Travel.” We had two very energetic students speak about their experiences as they studied abroad. Indiana University has study abroad embedded within the courses. One student who wants to study “Luxury Goods” and hopes…
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April 2023 New England Chapter Update
The New England TCC Chapter met on April 15 for some delicious Azorean cuisine and even greater conversations. A special thanks to Dave Netzer for his fabulous talk on the Azores in which he shared about his visits to all nine of the islands. Thanks too for Dave’s special gifts, which included black sand from…
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Seattle-Area Chapter Planning July Excursion to San Juan Island
Please save the date: Saturday July 29, for “A Day on San Juan Island” for TCC members and your partner. As worldwide explorers, let’s explore a beautiful location a little closer to home. Come and explore Friday Harbor and San Juan Island through the eyes of TCC member and local resident Joanruth Baumann. We will…
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Program and Venue for the April 2023 New York Chapter Meeting
The New York TCC Chapter invites you to an exciting program featuring two speakers: Ed Hotchkiss on the Caucasus and BJ Mikkelsen on Ukraine. Enjoy lunch at Fraunces Tavern, New York’s oldest and most historic bar and restaurant, serving New Yorkers for 250 years. Join us for a stop at the Fraunces Tavern Museum at…
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Upcoming Colorado Chapter Meetings in April, July and October
Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 20, at 6 p.m. at the Blue Bonnet Restaurant (457 S. Broadway, in Denver). As before, we will meet in their private room with full bar. Please be prepared to bring $3 in addition to the price of your meal and tip, to pay for the…
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Oceania Chapter News: March Zoom Recap and Upcoming Events in April and May
MARCH 2023 MEETING At our most recent Zoom chat, we paid our respects to our highest ranking member, David Horne (302), who passed away peacefully at the age of 82. Please see the attached PDF for some details of David’s remarkable life. The other key topic of discussion was Travel Apps and Websites; details can…
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2023 Mediterranean Chapter Events and Encounters
The Mediterranean TCC Chapter is planning the following gatherings in 2023. Further details will be provided as they become available. June 3, 2023 – Lisbon Encounter TCC Mediterranean and Portuguese Travelers Tentative Program: 11:00 – Tour/Visit (tbd.) 13:00 – Restaurant (tbd.) 13:30 – Lunch & Gathering 18:30 – End of the Meeting October 2023 –…
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Recap of the March 2023 New York Chapter Luncheon on Antarctica and the South Pole
The New York TCC Chapter gathered on March 25 at Toledo Restaurant in Manhattan for an afternoon of fine Spanish food and four fascinating presentations. The presenters — all TCC members — included Khadijah Musa with a capsule on “Traveling the Global South with the United Nations”; Cathy Shelton, “Antarctica 101”; Bill Datema, “South Georgia…
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Upcoming Meetings of the Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana TCC Chapter
The Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana TCC Chapter will continue our world alphabet Zoom program on Saturday, April 29, at 1 p.m. CT. If you plan to participate, please contact us for login information. Our letter this time will be “D” (Denmark, etc.). Remember that with the “D,” please send Mark a picture or more, when…
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Update From the Atlanta-Area TCC Chapter
We would like everyone to save the date for our next lunch meeting on Saturday, April 29. Please let us know if you can make it by emailing your RSVP to tcc_atl@yahoo.com. We will follow up with more details, including time and place, around two weeks prior. We had a great time at our January…
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Frightening Experiences Took Center Stage at March 2023 Kansas City Chapter Event
The Kansas City TCC Chapter met on Saturday, March 25. Member Phil Larson from Boone, Iowa, presented a colorful program on frightening experiences he’s experienced in his travels. Charles Merkel gave an update on upcoming TCC Virtual Explorations episodes. Future meetings are scheduled for Saturday, June 24, and Saturday. Sept. 23.
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Invitation to the March 2023 New York Chapter Luncheon on Antarctica and the South Pole
The New York TCC Chapter welcomes you back to lunch meetings with an exciting program featuring three speakers on Antarctica, South Georgia and South Sandwich and the Falklands, and the South Pole! Reconnect with other members over lunch at the fabulous Toledo Restaurant, serving New Yorkers the classic cuisine of Spain since 1975. DETAILS Date:…
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Save the Dates for These 2023 New York Chapter Events
Saturday, April 22 — The Caucasus by Ed Hotchkiss. Ukraine by BJ Mikkelsen. Both trips October 2022. Lunch at the legendary Fraunces Tavern. George Washington ate there! Downtown. About $72. Saturday, June 3 — Summer Social! Silver members Natasha and Fred Brodzinski invite the chapter to their lake home near Princeton for an afternoon of…
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January 2023 New York Area Chapter Meet-Up at the Travel & Adventure Show
The New York TCC Chapter gives a hearty thanks to Cynthia Esposito for organizing the meet-up at the Travel & Adventure Show on Jan. 28.
