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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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
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New Info Files 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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Introducing Our Newest TCC Board Member, Jeffrey Houle, and Two New Chapter Coordinators
The TCC has a new board member, Jeff Houle, based in Washington, DC. Jeffrey has served as area coordinator for his region for more than 15 years. Jeff is a U.S. lawyer and English solicitor with nearly 30 years of legal and global business experience. An avid reader and adventurer who enjoys exploring antiquities and
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Member Spotlight: Gina Morello, Dallas, Texas
On March 15, 2020 my globe-trotting days ended abruptly. After traveling for eight months, I had a scheduled flight from Moscow to South Sudan the next day — a two-week expedition booked to visit seven tribes. This would be followed by trips to visit my four remaining countries on the UN Member list (Cape Verde,
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Destination: Saudi Arabia
By Donna Marsh Saudi Arabia is taking the first steps in opening up the Kingdom to tourism. Most people have little practical knowledge about this fascinating destination. This is a good time to prepare for a future visit. Who can visit? Anyone who holds a passport from 49 approved countries is eligible for a tourist
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New Dates for TCC International Meeting in Malta
The board is disappointed to share that the 2021 Malta conference will be postponed by a year. Unfortunately, too many forces are working against our plans. Malta has strict entrance restrictions, participation will be limited, and our ability to carry out planned events will be too difficult to follow with existing social distancing measures. The
