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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An Invitation to the September 2016 Los Angeles Area Meeting
In June, TCC members from Los Angeles, Orange County, and a large contingent from San Diego met at the Grand in Long Beach. For a change of pace from a formal speaker, members brought a favorite article of clothing with a memorable story to tell. At the September lunch at Fleming’s in Newport Beach, the…
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Well Traveled: September 2016
Our congratulations to those Club members who have reached higher levels of countries visited. Well traveled! Diamond Members (300 or more countries) John Burke, Jr. Cleveland Heights, Ohio Jacquelyn Jerry Loudonville, New York Patrick Maselis Roeselare, Belgium Platinum Members (250 or more countries) John Barnett Dublin, Ireland Noel D. Jones Alpine, California Arlyne Loring Westhampton…
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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: Aspelin, Mark Atkins, William McLean Bateman, Leslie Behringer, Stephan Bell, Knox Blong, Matthew H. Butler, Sally Day Carr, Anthony R. Comberiate, Michael A. Coratella, Nicola Debban, Herbert Debban, Kathryn Footen, John Anthony Fuerman, Daniel W. Greek, Susan Hewitt, William E.M.…
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Colorado Chapter Members to ‘Meet the Middle East’ During September Meeting in Denver
At an excellent turnout for the May meeting, we were glad to welcome three new TCC members. Frances Pordes, our evening’s speaker, talked about the year and a half she spent traveling around the world by every imaginable means of transport. The September meeting or the Denver TCC Chapter will be held on Thursday, Sept.…
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October Texas/Oklahoma Meeting to Feature Presentation About Pioneering Aviator Amelia Earhart
Our final TCC meeting of 2016 will be held in Dallas on Oct. 1. We are in for a special treat, as Cynthia and Jeff Scherbarth have graciously offered to host and cater lunch for us at their lovely home. In addition, we are thrilled to have one of our own members share his quest…
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Presentation About Roman Empire Mosaics Planned for October Meeting in La Jolla
A record 63 members and guests gathered on July 9 at the gorgeous La Jolla home of Gloria and Charlie McCoy. Everyone enjoyed a catered Mexican barbecue, complete with margaritas. The next meeting of the San Diego TCC chapter will be at the McCoys’ in La Jolla on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 11:30 a.m. The…
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Details Announced for November 2016 UK Chapter Meeting in London
Dear Travelers’ Century Club Member, The Travelers’ Century Club UK are pleased to announce that we will be holding our late autumn 2016 meeting in the private dining room on Sunday, Nov. 6, at: Little Persia 38 Queensway London W2 3RS Tel 020 7243 8288 The nearest tube stations are Bayswater on the District and…
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September 2016 Northern California Meeting to Feature Program About Patagonia
The June luncheon was held at Spenger’s Fresh Fish Grotto in Berkeley with an attendance of 55. Margo Bart spoke about the three Guianas, Easter Island, and Bolivia. It was a beautifully put together presentation that almost had everybody feeling the over-13,000-foot altitude of the La Paz Airport. The next Northern California TCC meeting will…
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St. Louis TCC Chapter Lunch Planned for Nov. 16 in Chesterfield
The St. Louis TCC Chapter had another excellent meeting on Saturday, May 14, in which we had 24 attendees. TCC members were joined by several members of the International Travel Club of S. Louis who are potential TCC members. Also attending was Kevin Hughes, former president of the Travelers Century Club. The activities began with…
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Presentation About Rajasthan Planned for October 2016 New York Chapter Meeting
The next meeting date for the New York TCC chapter is Oct 8, 2016. The scheduled speaker will be Laurie Campbell, who will speak on Rajasthan.
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Upcoming SoCal Meetings Scheduled on Sept. 10 and Dec. 10
The Southern California TCC Chapter will have two more meetings in 2016: Sept. 10 at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse in Newport Beach, and Dec. 10 at Lawry’s The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills. More information will be posted soon, but meanwhile you can email Immediate Past President Michael Sholer (mgsholer@att.net) for more information.
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Colorado Chapter Celebrates 27th Birthday at White Fence Farm Restaurant
The Colorado TCC Chapter celebrated its 27th birthday on July 21 at the White Fence Farm Restaurant. We had good attendance and were glad to welcome a TCC member who lives in Singapore and visits Colorado each summer, as well as several other people interested in travel. Members did a lot of talking about where…
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2016 Eastern Canada Meeting Update
Saturday, Sept. 10: I am delighted to announce that the Chairman of the Bhutan Canada Foundation, Sam Blyth (who also serves as the Honorary Consul of Bhutan to Canada), and Andrea Geddes Poole, Executive Director of the Bhutan Canada Foundation, will share their knowledge and passion about Bhutan, a tiny and remote kingdom nestling in…
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New England TCC Chapter Hosts International Brunch in Boston
The New England TCC Chapter hosted a scrumptious “International Brunch” at the Elephant Walk Cambodian Restaurant in the South End of Boston on Saturday, July 16. Members from around New England shared travel tales from far-flung destinations, including Fanning Island. Our guest speaker, Ms. Nyep, former Cambodian Ambassador’s wife, chef, and restaurateur, shared about Cambodian…
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Report From the July 2016 Indiana Chapter Meeting
The Indiana Chapter had another excellent meeting on Saturday, July 9, 2016. 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 Don Knebel about Moorish Spain and Morocco. The next meeting is scheduled…
