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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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…
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Report From the April 2017 Eastern Canada Chapter Gathering
Hello World Travelers, I am happy to report that our distinguished featured speaker, Colin Stevenson, treated us to a magnificent presentation as he took us around the world exploring his theme: “Our Changing World: When is Change a Positive Force? When is it Not?” With photos from his travels, Colin examined exciting new feats of…
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June Meeting Planned for Miami Area TCC Members
Marlene Cross hosted meeting at her eclectic home, filled with art collected from her travels. A DVD was shown from her trip to Sudan, as well as whale watching in Baja California. The next Southeast Florida Chapter meeting will be on Sunday, June 11, at the Miami home of Tom and Kim Davison. Program TBA.…
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Details Announced for April 22 Eastern Canada Chapter Meeting
Hello World Travelers, I am excited to share details regarding our first TCC Eastern Canada meeting of 2017! I hope your travels have been rewarding, interesting & fun. Jane & I just got back from Myanmar – wow, what an exotic country worth visiting. If you wish, have a peek at a YouTube video link…
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An Invitation to the Texas/Oklahoma Chapter Meeting on April 8 Featuring a Presentation on Travel Health
Our next Texas/Oklahoma Chapter meeting is to be held on Saturday, April 8, and will feature a presentation on “Travel Medical Issues – Preparation and Travel Awareness” by Cynthia Hall, Global Clinical Advisor, ExxonMobil Global Medicine and Occupational Health. This comprehensive presentation should be of high interest to us avid travelers who often venture off…
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Western Canada Chapter Plans April Fool’s Day Gathering in Victoria, B.C.
On Saturday, April 1, we plan to host our first ever Victoria area social. A luncheon is planned at the Empress Hotel, and based on feedback, we will gather later at the historic Q bar. Here are the details: Saturday, April 1 – 12:30pm – luncheon Saturday, April 1 – 5:30 p.m. – social at…
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Report From the March 2017 Arizona Chapter Meeting
We had a fantastic meeting March 5 at Chapter Coordinator Matt Cohen‘s house. A lively social hour was followed by a program, and then more socializing. Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to our members who have presented programs in the past; the certificates were only recently made available, and members enjoyed reminiscing about past talks…
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Presentation About Chernobyl Planned for March 2017 Colorado Chapter Dinner
The March meeting of the Colorado TCC Chapter will be held Thursday, March 16, at 6 p.m. at the Imperial Chinese Restaurant (431 S. Broadway, Denver, CO, 303-698-2800). Thanks to David Van Treuren for his January presentation on his trip to Sri Lanka and the Maldives. This month we will hear from Monty Cleworth about…
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Northern California Chapter Enjoys Presentation About Myanmar and Cambodia
Forty-eight members and guests met at Spenger’s Fewah Fish Grotto in Berkeley. Illustrated by his wonderful photography, including temple views taken from hot-air balloons, Bill Hubbs spoke on his travels to Myanmar and Cambodia.
