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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New TCC Chapter Launched in the Oceania Region
We are pleased to announce the formation of our newest TCC Chapter. The Oceania Chapter encompasses Australia and New Zealand along with island nations in Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia. The new chapter will hold an online meeting via Zoom on Thursday, Sept. 24. Contact Chapter Coordinator Robyn Antill (robyn@antill.com.au) for details.
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Report From the New England Chapter’s September 2020 Virtual Gathering
The New England TCC Chapter had a wonderful virtual coffee meeting on Sept. 12 with members and friends from inside and outside of the region. Dr. Douglas Layton, one of the premiere experts on Iraq, especially Iraqi Kurdistan, joined us and shared a very insightful and inspiring presentation. More can be found on Dr. Layton…
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Presentation About Rio de Janeiro at the NorCal Chapter’s September 2020 Zoom Meeting
NorCal member Bill Hubbs was the featured speaker at the Northern California TCC Chapter’s Zoom meeting on Saturday, Sept. 12. Bill is a Spacecraft Designer (System Engineer, PhD) with a passion for exploring Latin countries. His favorites are Brazil and Argentina. He will discuss his recent travel back to Rio De Janeiro. He has traveled…
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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: Bassani, Luca Coser Büchel, Gabriel Burdick, Alan Chen, Xiaoxian Chen, Ying Chokshi, Shiven De Vega Riezco, Francisco Guillermo Ding, Shu Xia Emert, Troy Fan, Wei Girtman, William F. Hao, Shu Lin Herrick, Ginger Huo, Wenxia Janiszewski, Jens Jensen, Michael Robin…
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Well Traveled: September 2020
Our congratulations to those Club members who have reached higher levels of countries visited. Well done! Platinum Members (250 or more countries) Michael Robin Jensen Kihei, HI, USA Del McCuen Seal Beach, CA, USA Linda McCuen Seal Beach, CA, USA Gold Members (200 or more countries) Shu Xia Ding Shenzhen, China Elizabeth N. Ganley Arlington,…
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September 2020 UK Chapter Meeting Falls Victim to Heightened Health Regulations
On Sept. 8 the UK government changed the rules about group gatherings, now limiting them by law to no more than six people. This now makes it impossible for us to hold our meeting on Sept. 27, which has now been canceled. It is my intention to send out another email once the situation becomes…
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Report From the September 2020 Arkansas Chapter Meeting
The following attended the Zoom rendition of the Arkansas TCC Chapter meeting on Sept. 1 : Linda Bell; Henk Knipscheer; Charles Merkel – St Louis Chapter Coordinator; Wendy Arbeit from Memphis; Marcia and Steven Clift; and Lynn Simmons – NYC Chapter Coordinator. The meeting lasted 1 hour and 15 minutes, filled with stories from a…
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Final Program for September 2020 Meeting in Nuremberg
Dear Friends, The final program for our Nuremberg meeting is now ready! You may almost pack your travel cases ;-)))) Click to download the full program » Although the meeting is surely affected by the virus situation, and some members unfortunately had to cancel their trip — some are still struggling with Bavarian regulations —…
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Update From the Miami Area TCC Chapter
The Southeast Florida TCC Chapter held a successful Zoom meeting on Saturday, August 22 (see photo above). The chapter’s next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26. Details will be provided when available.
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City Health Regulations Limit September 2020 Pennsylvania Chapter Meeting to Eight Participants
The Pennsylvania TCC Chapter will meet on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 5 p.m. at the at James Beard-nominated Thai restaurant Kalaya. Per City of Philadelphia COVID-19 rules, attendance is strictly limited to eight attendees. Currently all spaces have been spoken for. The guest speaker, who will participate via FaceTime, is director of the International Division…
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October Meeting Planned for Washington DC TCC Chapter
The Washington DC TCC Chapter plans to meet at noon on Sunday, Oct. 18. Contact Chapter Coordinator Jeffrey Houle for details.
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Fall 2020 Update From the Atlanta Area TCC Chapter
The Atlanta TCC Chapter met on Saturday, August 1st, 2020, via Zoom. Members shared stories of recent road trips and local travels. The gardens, families, and pets of the Atlanta members have received considerably more attention in the past few months than a typical summer travel season! The Atlanta chapter also hosted a conversation with…
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An Update on the September 2020 Charter Chapter Meeting
Our next quarterly meeting of the TCC Charter Chapter (Los Angeles/Orange County), scheduled to be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Newport Beach Yacht Club, HAS BEEN CANCELED. At this time, local venue limitations and current COVID-19 restrictions in California and Orange County are not allowing indoor dining or large group events. ONLY if…
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Seattle Pacific Northwest Zoom Meeting Scheduled for Sept. 3
The Seattle Pacific Northwest TCC Chapter will hold a Zoom meeting on Thursday, Sept. 3, from 7 o 8:30 p.m. PDT. Please contact Chapter Coordinator Cindy Shurtleff for details.
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Prominent Iraq Expert to Speak at New England Chapter Virtual Coffee Gathering
Dear Travelers’ Century Club Members of New England and Friends: I hope that this note finds you safe and healthy as you manage your cabin fever! I know that I am experiencing it as well! I would like to invite you to a special Virtual Coffee Gathering with Dr. Douglas Layton, perhaps the most prominent…