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 Chapter Coordinator for the Mediterranean Area
As mentioned in the last Centurian, we have an exciting new international chapter based in Spain. Called the Mediterranean Chapter, so to include members from throughout the region, it’s based just south of Barcelona in a little resort town with a charming medieval center called Altafulla. Here is where Martí Garrido Melero, our coordinator, hosts…
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At Last! Don Parrish and Robert Bonifas Complete the TCC List
It takes a lot of stamina and perseverance to get through all 325 countries, territories, islands groups, and whatever else on our list. We’re happy to announce that Don Parrish and Bob Bonifas finally made it. Our congratulations! With a group of friends, including TCC members Charlarampos Bizas, Dr. Jagannathan Srinivasaraghavan, and João Paulo Peixoto, a…
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Well Traveled: June 2017
Our congratulations to those Club members who have reached higher levels of countries visited. Well traveled! List Complete! (for 325 countries) Robert A. Bonifas Aurora, Illinois Donald M. Parrish, Jr. Downers Grove, Illinois Platinum Members (250 or more countries) James K. Downs Lafayette, Colorado Peter Machin Sydney, NSW, Australia James D. Navratil Arvada, Colorado Dr. Yvo…
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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: Alemán, Jaime Astandu, Timothy Barber, Charles T. Barreras, Virginia P. Basham, Elizabeth Bertran, Natalia Blackmon, Bentley Blimegger Jr., Leroy Garwood Boesen, Mats Bost, James L. Branger, Giacomo Carroll, Marillee Cirelli, Davide Clayton, Nancy Collins, Jr., E. Thomas Eisemann, Charles W.…
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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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Antarctica Presentation Featured at May Indiana Chapter Meeting
The Indiana TCC Chapter had an outstanding meeting on Saturday, May 6. The activities began with an enjoyable reception and lunch, during which time the members exchanged travel stories and anecdotes. After a fine lunch, we heard and saw an excellent presentation by Kevin Hughes on “A Circumnavigation of Antarctica — selected video clips from…
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Colorado Chapter Update: A Successful May Meeting Despite Spring Snowstorm
We had a great turnout at the May 18 meeting, despite a nasty spring storm that dumped great quantities of snow on parts of the Denver metro area, preventing several people from attending, including our scheduled speaker. So we have asked Jim Downs to give his presentation entitled, “The Seven ‘Countries’ of Indonesia and Timor-Leste”…
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May 2017 Arkansas Meeting Focused on Mountains of the World
The Arkansas TCC Chapter met on Saturday, May 6, in the private conference area at Samantha’s Tap Room & Wood Grill. A presentation with photos and videos was made by Steven Clift regarding a Himalayan helicopter expedition in November to eight of the 12 basecamps over 8,000-meter peaks. The topic following was appropriately “A Mountain of…
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West Florida (Sarasota) Chapter Seeks New Chapter Coordinator & Considers Revised Meeting Format
The Sarasota TCC Chapter will have its next meeting on Thursday, June 8. This meeting will be special in that we’ll be discussing recommendations regarding a change in the format of future meetings. The format under consideration is a more structured meeting with an agenda and formal presentations. This would require additional responsibilities on who…
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May 21 Philadelphia Gathering to Feature Filipino Cuisine and Guest Speaker Audrey Allen
The next Pennsylvania Chapter gathering is on Sunday, May 21, at 5 p.m. at Filipino restaurant Perla, with immigration attorney Audrey Allen as our guest speaker. The meal is $40 family-style and BYO. RSVPs are due by May 12.
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May 2017 Colorado Chapter Dinner to Feature Presentation on ‘Gems of the Pacific’
The May 2017 meeting of the Colorado TCC Chapter will be held on Thursday, May 18, at 6 p.m. at the Imperial Chinese Restaurant (431 S. Broadway, Denver, CO, 303-698-2800). Thanks to Monty Cleworth for his very interesting presentation in March on his trip to Chernobyl, Ukraine, site of the 1986 nuclear reactor disaster. This month, Jim Downs will…
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Travel-Focused Pub Quiz Featured at April 2017 United Kingdom Chapter Meeting in London
The TCC United Kingdom Chapter held its spring meeting on Sunday, April 2, at Doggets Coat and Badge, Southbank, London. Our group included UK-based members and well-traveled first-time guests interested in joining the TCC. We also welcomed Armin Schreiner, the Chapter Coordinator for Germany. Members discussed their recent travels and provided travel advice. Armin spoke about the German…
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Arizona TCC Chapter Update
The active Arizona chapter has held a couple of meetings during the last few months to take advantage of the excellent weather. One special meeting took place at a reserved area of the Phoenix Zoo, a lovely scene for a great picnic and travel networking. Zoo spokeswomen Shannon Kinsman and Jamie Alcumbrac discussed the mission…
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An Invitation to the June 2017 Los Angeles Area Meeting
Our next quarterly meeting of the TCC Charter Chapter (Los Angeles/Orange County) will be held on Saturday, June 10, at the historic Tam O’Shanter Inn in Los Angeles, where popular presenter Bill Altaffer will share his adventures and incredible photographs of The Altay, the mountain range in Central and East Asia where Russia, Mongolia, China…
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Top Honor Awarded to Donald Parrish at Charter Chapter Luncheon in March
Long-time TCC member Donald Parrish, of Chicago, was presented our club’s ultimate award – a crystal-based, solar-powered, rotating globe – for his achievement in completing our Country List of all 325 destinations. Applauded by nearly 60 members and guests at our Charter Chapter’s March 11 meeting in Laguna Beach, Parrish earned this recognition when he…
