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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November 2024 Virtual Exploration Program and TCC Book Club Update
The Isle of Man Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 2 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada) The November Virtual Exploration presentation will be on the Isle of Man, a self-governing British Crown Dependency that is located in the Irish Sea roughly equidistant between England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. We will have two speakers for this topic…
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November 2024 Sarasota Chapter Update
The Southwest Florida (Sarasota) TCC Chapter’s last meeting of 2024 featured a special presentation, “The Great South African Train Robbery,” by member and train expert Tom Kennedy, a railroad consultant with experience working in 47 countries. Having lived in South Africa for 30 years, Tom shared unique insights into the theft of railway tracks, cables,…
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November 2024 Canada Chapter Update
Hello World Travelers, Our final meeting of 2024 is on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 12 noon at the Hive offices — 950 Dupont St. Suite 300 in downtown Toronto. Again, for those members who reside outside the southern Ontario region, we will be offering a virtual meeting option with a Zoom call scheduled for a…
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Southwest Florida Chapter Gathering on Nov. 12
With the season beginning in Naples, it is time for us to meet as well! Bill and Pam have again graciously arranged for us to meet at Marker 36 in Pelican Bay on Tuesday, Nov. 12. We’ll meet at the Marker 36 Tram Station just before 5 p.m. Please let me know as soon as…
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An Invitation to the December 2024 Charter Chapter Meeting in Beverly Hills
Our next meeting of the TCC Charter Chapter (Los Angeles/Orange County) will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14 when we return to the popular Lawry’s The Prime Rib for our festive Annual International Holiday Luncheon. Our special presentation will be given by TCC members and travel photographers Diana and Dennis Trombley who will take us…
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A Virtual Journey to Antarctica Featured at August 2024 Charter Chapter Meeting in Newport Beach
Nearly 60 TCC members and guests met on the waterfront at the Newport Beach Yacht Club in Orange County, California. on August 10 as the Charter Chapter welcomed nine first-time attendees and honored a past president. Immediate Past President Steve Fuller, a TCC board member from Kansas City, Missouri, was recognized for his service as…
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Plans Announced for November 2024 Illinois Chapter Meeting in Elmhurst
Meeting overview: What: A brown bag/bento box luncheon When: Saturday Nov. 23, 2024 Time: Noon to 3 p.m. Where: Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 (This event is not affiliated with the Elmhurst Public Library. Use of library meeting space does not constitute endorsement or approval of the organization, this program…
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Report From the October 2024 UK/Ireland Chapter Meeting in London
The United Kingdom and Ireland TCC Chapter held our autumn 2024 meeting at Al Phoenic, with 16 members and guests in attendance. Many members were defeated by the weather and/or failed trains, sadly causing them to miss a delicious Lebanese feast. We were pleased to be able to welcome first-time attendees, new TCC members, and…
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September 2024 Pacific Northwest Chapter Update
On Saturday, Sept. 21, Pacific Northwest Chapter members and prospective members met and enjoyed a beautiful September day as the backdrop to sharing their travel adventures. We welcomed member Greg Painter and his wife Betsy Kipper to their first in-person TCC meeting. The next Pacific Northwest Chapter meeting will be on the afternoon of Sunday,…
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Spotlight on Lesser-Known South Pacific Islands at the September 2024 NorCal Chapter Meeting
Forty-five travelers attended the Northern California Chapter’s luncheon at the Basque Cultural Center in South San Francisco on Saturday, Sept. 21. Coordinator Margo Bart honored Lucinda Hayden who attained full membership; Tom Hixson received his silver certificate for 150 destinations, and Linda Rose Victoire Byers received her platinum certificate for 250 destinations in celebration with…
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October 2024 Mediterranean Chapter Gathering in the Basque Country of Northern Spain
The Mediterranean TCC Chapter will gather in the Basque Country of northern Spain on the weekend of Oct. 26-27, 2024. Saturday, Oct. 26 Txoko “Katalin,” Mundaka (40 km from Bilbao) Program: 18:30 – Walk and visit Mundaka 19:30 – Txoko Gathering 21:30 – Dinner 23:30 – End of meeting Cost: Approximately 45 Euros per person…
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July 2024 Mediterranean Chapter Gathering in Bologna Highlighted TCC Membership Growth in Italy
Last July 13, the Mediterranean TCC Chapter had a gathering in Bologna, Italy, at the restaurant La Taverna del Postiglione, where the cuisine is typical of Bolognese tradition. We met eight travelers from five different nationalities, highlighting two new Italian members: Neda Babini (from Bologna) and Tiziana Quattrochi (from Milano). The aim of this meeting…
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A Festive October Gathering in the Texas Hill Country and a Preview of Our November Zoom Meeting
On Saturday, Oct. 12, twenty-seven members and guests met at the Driftwood Estate Winery, which is owned by members Kathy and Gary Elliott. Gary gave an in-depth talk on wine and vineyards in Texas, and Kathy, who worked with Bert Hemphill, the founder of the TCC, said the best thing she brought back from a…
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October 2024 Virtual Exploration Program and TCC Book Club Update
Timeless Treasures: An Exploration of Archaeological Travel Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 2 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada) We are looking forward to two experts in the field of archaeology to speak to us at the October Virtual Exploration. Please join us to hear about what to see and why as we virtually visit many…
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September 2024 Updlate from the Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia Chapter
The Northeast Florida TCC Chapter met on Monday, Sept. 30, at Seasons 52 in Jacksonville. The meeting began with Susan and Russ Rosenberry, and Merry and Dave Binkley (guests from the Sarasota Chapter) sharing the highlights of the 2024 International Conference in the Azores. They praised the quality of the presentations, great organization of the…
