Category: West Florida

At our recent Southwest Florida Chapter meeting, members were deeply moved by the story of Niloofar Rahmani, Afghanistan’s first female pilot. Growing up under Taliban rule, her family faced many struggles. She was not allowed to attend school until the age of 11. Determined to achieve her dream of flying, she joined the Afghan military,…

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The next meeting of the Sarasota-area TCC Chapter will be on Thursday, Aug. 14, at noon. Our presentation will be on India ,including the Pushkar Camel Fair. Contact Amanda at amandatd@yahoo.com to RSVP and receive more details.

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At the Southwest Florida (Sarasota) TCC Chapter’s latest meeting, Alan Burdick shared highlights from his nature-focused journey through Nicaragua and El Salvador. His trip featured incredible bird-watching, but not without challenges — he first had to convince Managua airport customs not to confiscate his binoculars and later endured a rough water crossing. The next Southwest…

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Southwest Florida (Sarasota) TCC Chapter members gathered at the Florida Aquarium in February to hear member Kike Calvo speak. Kike’s presentation was an inspiring look at his creative journey through photography, books and song! Our next meeting will take place on Thursday, March 13, at noon. Contact Amanda at amandatd@yahoo.com for event details and to…

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The Southwest Florida (Sarasota) TCC Chapter had a great turnout of over 30 members for their first meeting of the year in January 2025. The presentation was on the Island Hopper route between Guam and Hawaii. Amanda Davis presented on her Island Hopper experience as a passenger, including award ticket strategies. Others added their experiences,…

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The Southwest Florida (Sarasota) TCC Chapter’s last meeting of 2024 featured a special presentation, “The Great South African Train Robbery,” by member and train expert Tom Kennedy, a railroad consultant with experience working in 47 countries. Having lived in South Africa for 30 years, Tom shared unique insights into the theft of railway tracks, cables,…

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Join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at noon. Contact amandatd@yahoo.com for more details and to RSVP. We will have a special presentation from our fellow member and train expert, Tom Kennedy, on “The Great South African Train Robbery.” Tom has an incredible background, having worked as a railroad consultant in 47…

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At the September 2024 Southwest Florida (Sarasota) TCC Chapter meeting, two presentations were given on trips to the Ogasawara Islands, also known as the Bonin Islands, a remote Japanese archipelago. The presentations highlighted two areas: Chichijima, the main island favored by tourists for its natural attractions, and Iwo Jima, a restricted military base and the…

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On Monday, July 15, the Southwest Florida Sarasota) TCC Chapter convened for an engaging discussion on West Africa. Tom Gregory and Charles Bierley spoke to the group about this region. Tom captivated the audience with a presentation about his recent trip to Senegal and The Gambia, focusing on the often-overlooked eastern region. Traveling by vehicle…

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The Southwest Florida (Sarasota) TCC Chapter has a new meeting date on Monday July 15, at noon. Contact amandatd@yahoo.com for details and RSVP. On May 6 we had a fun meeting catching up as a group. We also went over ways to stay connect with other TCC members and resources available to members. There were…

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