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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Three San Diego Members Honored for 250 Countries at July 2018 San Diego Chapter Gathering
The San Diego TCC Chapter met at the home of Gloria and Charlie McCoy on July 28, 2018. Following an outstanding presentation and photographs by Matthew Allison on his travels in South Sudan, Benin, Togo, and Burkina Faso, 65 members and guest enjoyed a Mediterranean buffet that included mesquite grilled salmon and tenderloin. David Brezic,…
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Save the Date: New York Chapter Meeting Planned for Oct. 27
Member Paul Couniotakis will give a presentation on his recent visit to Brazil on Saturday, Oct. 27. We will have the meeting at a Brazilian steakhouse in NYC. Further information will be forthcoming.
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Report From the Washington DC Chapter’s July 2018 Meeting
I am happy to report a lively meeting of the Greater Washington, DC Chapter to of the TCC last Saturday at J Gilbert’s restaurant in McLean, Virginia. Discussion focussed on recent members’ and guests’ travel experiences, including Belarus, Moldova, Transnistria, Suriname, San Marino, the North Pole, and French Guiana. Jeffrey Houle Washington, DC Chapter Coordinator
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Atlanta Chapter Members Share Tales of Their 100th Country Visited
The Atlanta TCC Chapter met on Saturday, July 29, at the home of Anne and Jerry Godsey. Over 20 members were in attendance, including Charles Merkel from the St. Louis Chapter. Members shared in a cookout and told stories of their 100th country visited. The meeting also featured a presentation by Anne Godsey and Nancy…
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Presentation at May 2018 Arizona Chapter Meeting Highlights Health Advice for World Travelers
On May 3 we had a eventful conversational dinner at Lon’s in Paradise Valley. Dr. Dedrie Polakof spoke about health aspects of travel and what to be on the lookout for. She was well organized and touched on many points. Examples: The extreme hazards of various bugs and milk in certain areas. Another example was…
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Colorado Chapter Pays Tribute to Founding Member Bonnie O’Leary Who Passed Away This Year
On July 19, 20 TCC members and guests met at the White Fence Farm in Lakewood to celebrate the 29th birthday of the Colorado TCC Chapter. We gave tribute to Bonnie O’Leary, who passed away in January of this year. Bonnie was one of the founding members and served as Chapter Coordinator for the club’s…
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An Invitation to the September 2018 Charter Chapter Meeting in Laguna Beach
Our next quarterly meeting of the TCC Charter Chapter (Los Angeles/Orange County) will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Mozambique Restaurant in Laguna Beach, where popular presenter Tom Getz will share his adventures and stories while cruising the iconic Northwest Passage from Kugluktik, Nunavut, Canada, to Kangerlussuag, Greenland. The small ship made many…
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Date Change for Charter Chapter’s December Luncheon at Lawry’s The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills
Due to an unforeseen and unavoidable schedule conflict, the date for the Charter Chapter’s festive Annual International Holiday Luncheon has been changed by one week to Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. The gala event, following much-loved tradition, will again be held at Lawry’s The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills, California with a non-hosted cocktail reception at…
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Diamond and Platinum Awards Presented During June Charter Chapter Luncheon Amidst a Tour of Eastern Europe
More than 50 TCC members and guests applauded their colleagues who achieved new destination levels during the Charter Chapter (Southern California) June luncheon at the historic Tam O’Shanter Inn in Los Angeles (see more photos below). TCC President JoAnn Schwartz bestowed a Diamond-level pin and certificate to Judy Endeman upon the achievement of visiting her…
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Presentation About the Amazon River Planned for August 2018 Indiana Chapter Meeting
Dear Indiana Chapter Members and Other Travelers, The next meeting of the TCC Indiana Chapter is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 25, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Seasons 52 restaurant. It is located at 8650 Keystone Crossing, which is close to I-465 on the north side of Indianapolis. TCC members and other avid travelers…
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Colorado Chapter to Hold 25th Anniversary Meeting on July 19 in Denver
The July meeting of the Colorado Chapter of the Travelers’ Century Club will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, at White Fence Farm (6263 West Jewel Ave., Lakewood, CO 80232, telephone 303-935-5945). The White Fence Farm is famous for its Fried Chicken dinners priced at $28.75. Other options include: Jumbo Deep Fried Shrimp…
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July Washington, DC Chapter Meeting in McClean, Virginia
The next meeting of the Washington, DC TCC Chapter will be held at noon on Saturday, July 28, at J. Gilbert’s restaurant in McLean, Virginia (6930 Old Dominion Drive). Please confirm whether you will attend. Guests and friends are welcome. Best regards, Jeffrey Houle Washington, DC Chapter Coordinator
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August Meeting Scheduled for West Florida (Sarasota) Chapter
The West Florida TCC Chapter will meet on Aug. 23 at noon at the University Park Country Club (7671 The Park Blvd., University Park, FL 34201). RSVP to Amanda by email, amandatd@yahoo.com. Directions available at the venue website: https://www.universitypark-fl.com/country-club/dining/lunch
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Report From the June 2018 Kansas City Chapter Meeting
The Kansas City TCC chapter met for lunch on Friday, June 26, with 40 members and guests. Phil Larson gave an excellent program, on his photographic journey to all seven continents. Charles Merkel, from St. Louis, surprised everyone by presenting our chapter with a beautiful four-foot banner he created and paid for featuring the Kansas…
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Presentation on Four West African Nations Planned for San Diego Chapter Meeting in July
The next meeting of the San Diego TCC Chapter will be on Saturday, July 28, from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Speaker Matt Allison will give a presentation on South Sudan, Benin, Togo and Burkina Faso. For more information contact the San Diego Chapter Coordinator at (858) 454-9434. Click to download July meeting RSVP form…
