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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An Update on the March 2021 Charter Chapter Meeting
Our next quarterly meeting of the TCC Charter Chapter (Los Angeles/Orange County), normally scheduled to be held on Saturday, March 13, in Orange County, HAS BEEN CANCELED. At this time, local venue limitations and current COVID-19 restrictions in California are not allowing indoor dining or group events. ONLY if we met outdoors would a luncheon…
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Pennsylvania Chapter Zoom Meeting Sheds Light on Pandemic Safety While Traveling
A nor’easter forced the cancellation of an in-person meeting on Jan. 31, but infectious disease expert Dr. Todd Levin of the Thomas Jefferson Hospital still appeared online as our guest. He spoke about what to do if you’re overseas when a pandemic breaks out. His advice included keeping a well-stocked first aid kit including wipes,…
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Mediterranean Chapter Update: Past and Future Zoom Meetings, Plus Plans for International Meeting in Cyprus
The Mediterranean TCC Chapter held its first Zoom meeting on Sunday, Dec. 20, with 18 attendees from seven nationalities spanning five time zones. Another Zoom meeting scheduled for Sunday, May 16, will focus on trips made or projected in 2021 and expectations about COVID-19, plus a general update on Famagusta General Meeting. Please confirm your…
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Successful Southwest Chapter Meetings in November in January
The newly formed Southwest Chapter that includes Arizona, New Mexico, and West Texas held meetings via Zoom in November and January, chaired by Coordinator Wanda Ross. A dozen people attended the November meeting. Henrietta Hallaq (Tucson, AZ) was congratulated for reaching Gold Status with 217 countries and territories. The program focused on favorite destinations. Participants shared a…
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Texas/Oklahoma TCC Members Stay Connected via Zoom
The Texas/Oklahoma TCC Chapter met via Zoom on Jan. 16. Chuck Eisemann asked the group in what part of the world was there a large concentration of countries besides Caribbean and Europe. Jordan Hargrave mentioned Indonesia. After some research, I discovered that within Indonesia is Bali, Papua, Sulawesi, Sumatra, and Maluku. Inside Malaysia is Sabah,…
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Chen Guangming: Our New China Coordinator
At the age of 61,I am a senior engineer, a member of the China Science Exploration Association and the author of Toutiao Today News. I am excited to initiate the TCC China Chapter and connect with members across China. This has led to outstanding results and participation. I am pleased to have been to 253…
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Oceania Chapter Sets January Zoom Meeting and March Gathering on Norfolk Island
The Oceania TCC Chapter will host a Zoom call on Thursday, Jan. 28, at 18:00 AEST (Brisbane). See table below for other times: The Oceania Chapter is also planning a mini-conference March 20 and 21 at Norfolk Island, Aloha Apartments. The program will include an orientation tour of the island on Saturday, March 20, and…
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Jan. 16 TCC Destination Zoom: ‘A Hippie Trail Retrospective’
Please join us for this special TCC Destination Zoom Meeting on Saturday, Jan. 16: 7:00 PM “London Time” 19:00 GMT 2:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) 1:00 PM Central Time 12:00 PM Mountain Time 11:00 AM Pacific Time For login information, please contact St. Louis TCC Coordinator Charles Merkel at tccstl@yahoo.com, telephone (314) 644-7797.…
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First Northern California Meetings of 2021 Scheduled in February and April
Please mark your calendars with these TCC NorCal meetings: Saturday, Feb. 6: Indy Nelson will discuss how he traveled to every country. Saturday, April 10: Mark Blum will present about his travels to Pitcairn Island. Further information will be emailed to you at a later date.
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Northern California Chapter Update
Dear Travelers, We hope your 2021 is off to a great start! Our fingers are crossed that the prospect of travel is on the horizon. Please mark your calendars with these TCC NorCal Meetings. Further information will be emailed to you at a later date. Feb. 6: Indy Nelson – will discuss how he traveled…
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Colorado Chapter’s First Meeting of the New Year on Jan. 21
Happy New Year everyone! I hope your holidays were enjoyable and safe. On Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. the Colorado TCC Chapter will have our first Zoom meeting of the new year. Please contact me for login information. Our program will be: “Spirituality at Sea — or a Priest, a Minister and a Rabbi walk…
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Backyard Meeting of the Southeast Florida TCC Chapter
Some members wanted to meet up in Tom and Kim Davison‘s backyard and wear a mask, talk, and do our gift exchange and have a few snacks sitting outside in beautiful Miami weather. Well some people said yes, and we did it, as we have for about past 20 years. And it was a lot…
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Feathered Friends the Focus of November Oceania Chapter Meeting
Oceania TCC Chapter members talked about birds during their November 2020 meeting. Detlef Davies shared birdwatching experiences from his guided tour of Peru and Madagascar. Detlef also mentioned seeing a Bird of Paradise at Mount Glorious in Queensland. Susan Turnbull shared a photo of an endangered Manumea painted on the side of a building in…
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Dec. 19 TCC Destination Zoom: ‘A German Christmas’
Our TCC Destination Zoom on Saturday, Dec. 19, will feature a discussion of German holiday traditions and travel (past and post-covid ossibilities). Specials guests are: Carolin Belcher is West Coast Sales Manager of the German National Tourist Office. Carolin was born and raised in Germany and moved 16 years ago to the United States. She…
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Report From the December 2020 Canada Chapter Meeting
Hello World Travelers, Our topic: Running marathons in Exotic places around the world. To hear from Gloria McCoy and Steve Fuller sharing particulars about their races was amazing. Particularly the conversations about the Pyongyang North Korea Marathon — which is about as unusual and exotic you can get! Also hearing them recounting their runs during…
