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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Well Traveled: March 2021
Our congratulations to those Club members who have reached higher levels of countries visited. Well done! Gold Members (200 or more countries) Patrick Dewilde Sint-Niklaas, Belgium D. Gene Mattocks Lincoln, CA, USA Silver Members (150 or more countries) Ric Gazarian Chicago, IL, USA Kanchana Srinivasaraghavan Carbondale, IL, USA
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New Info File Added to the Members-Only TCC Forum
As of 2012, members must go to the TCC Forum to access the TCC Info Files. The Forum requires a user name and password to log in. TCC will continue to mail the Info Files to those who have paid the additional $10 ($85 domestic and $95 international). Back issues of the Info Files are
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Your Centurian: Seeking Ideas and Suggestions
Is there something you would like to see in future issues of the Centurian? Maybe you would like to see more member features or destination pieces? We would like to hear from you. This could even include “how to?” articles in aspects of the travel industry, points programs, insurance, medicine, cooking, philanthropy, photography, scuba diving
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Oceania Chapter Zoom Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 24
One of our new members, Susan Turnball (Apia Samoa), has kindly agreed to be the key presenter at our Oceania/Australia Chapter Zoom meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 18:00 AEST. Contact Chapter Coordinator Robyn Antill for login information. Agenda: Update on Norfolk Island mini-conference – 20 – 21 March 2021 Quick hello with folks
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Report From the February 2021 TCC UK and Ireland Zoom Lockdown Meeting
The TCC United Kingdom Chapter held its first Zoom Lockdown meeting on Sunday, Feb. 7. There were 18 members in attendance, including members from the Central European and Oceania Chapters. Our group shared various stories about the impact of the pandemic on travel and on daily life. It was interesting to compare and contrast different
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Record-Setting Global Journey Featured During February 2021 NorCal Meeting
The Northern California Chapter and Washington D.C. Chapter joined forces via Zoom to welcome NorCal member Indy Nelson as our speaker. Indy has the distinction of being the youngest (24 years and 3 days) and fastest (539 days) to travel to all sovereign states. He traveled to 197 countries during an 18-month period by age
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A Virtual Journey Across Greenland Planned for New Chapter’s February 2021 Zoom Call
The New York TCC Chapter invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting on Saturday, Feb. 27, starting at 1 p.m. EST. Our speaker will be member Margo Moss, a professional photographer who teaches photography during photo tours in the New York area and around the world. Her presentation will take us to the world’s largest
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Acclaimed Sports Broadcaster Gord Miller to Join Canada Chapter Zoom Call on Feb. 28
Hello World Travelers, I am pleased to announce that Gord Miller, one of Canada’s finest and well-known sports broadcasters, will be the featured speaker for our Travelers’ Century Club Canada Zoom call on Sunday, Feb. 28, at noon EST. Take note that the meeting has been moved to Sunday, Feb. 28, from Saturday, Feb. 27.
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Update From the Atlanta TCC Chapter
The Atlanta chapter met by Zoom on Saturday, Jan. 30. We welcomed a new member to the chapter, Avi Ivan, and celebrated Alla Campbell visiting Libya, her 193rd U.N. country! Alla spoke with us about her journey to visit Libya and is pictured here at the Roman ruins at Sabratha, on Jan. 11, 2021. Congratulations,
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First Meeting of the new China TCC Chapter
We are pleased to welcome our new China Chapter to the Travelers’ Century Club. The new chapter held its first meeting in Wuhan, China, on Jan. 23, 2021.
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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,
