Circumnavigator Ken Mink (Pacific Southwest Chapter) sent us the photo of smoke and fire on the horizon near San Diego.
Welcome to Autumn
Lisa Brighton (Michigan Chapter) took this shot at Copper Harbor, Upper Peninsula of Michigan
September was a quiet month for Circumnavigators, given the challenges of the pandemic, so there isn’t much to report. Zoom technology has been the solution to bringing members together. Several Chapters have been using Zoom to create virtual events. Reminder: Our long postponed Annual Meeting will be held via Zoom on October 14.
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Sailing Adventures
Circumnavigators Cathy and Charlie Simon (Washington DC Chapter) have published a picturesque book about their sailing adventures around the world, particularly their circumnavigation of North America. The book can be purchased on Amazon.
Challenger
Paulette Cooper Noble, President of the Palm Beach Chapter recommends a show on Netflix series: Challenger: The Final Flight which features an interview with Astronaut Robert Crippen, our 2019 Order of Magellan honoree. Robert is a member of the Palm Beach Chapter and a member of the NASA Hall of Fame.
The Last Shots
Circumnavigator Marilyn McGrath (Washington State) sent us this amusing photo of her husband Geoff in Cape Town before the international travel restrictions.
Circumnavigator Steven Barnett (Panama) sent us this shot of a bear doing its best to relax.
Second Vice President Brad Vogel (New York Metro) took this beautiful photo of elk grazing in Colorado on a recent trip to the mountain state.
We have had enough of the pandemic, cancelled trips, lockdowns and the like. It’s time to look on the bright side and find ways to have some fun while staying close to home. We are going to pass on a few recommendations and ask Circumnavigators to give us other good ideas for this forum. So here it goes—-This writer is strongly recommending a series on Netflix that should wow every Circumnavigator. It is “Somebody Feed Phil”. Phil visits cities around the world to sample their cuisine and culture. It is very informative and funny, too. Also, do you have Alexa? Everyday ask Alexa for “Geo Quiz” which is created by National Geographic. You’ll get six questions—different everyday—to test your knowledge of geography. Questions range from simple to difficult. Please send us your recommendations to share.
The Most & The Least
First VP Dan Peterson (Chicago) has passed on a link to a ranking of some of the highs and lows in world locations. It’s a fascinating look at our world. Link to The Most & The Least (pdf)
We have our work to do
How are our students doing in geography? Watch this video. It’s only a small sample so we can assume (and hope) most students do a lot better.
Reminders
The Annual Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom on October 14. Invitations and the ballot are in the mail to members. Also, if you have visited all seven continents and not received your certificate, please check to make sure you are listed as a qualifier. Go to the membership tab on this web site and check out qualifiers.
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Circumnavigator’s Book
Angela McLean (At Large, Kansas) has put out a book based on her travels, Around the World in 101 Photos. Angela made a nice tribute to the Circumnavigators Club in the acknowledgments. The book can be purchased on Amazon and a portion of the purchase price is going as a donation to the Circumnavigators Foundation. Congratulations and thank you, Angela.
It was a Zoom Party
New York Metro held a Virtual Cocktail Party which offered a fun social time along with guest speaker Eli Lewien, who shared stories from his travels around the world, including quarantine for two weeks in Sydney. Poor guy was only allowed three beers a day!
The Last Shot
After the storm comes a rainbow! Paul Buescher (Pacific NW) took this shot at the southern point of New Zealand’s South Island.
The summer is winding down and it isn’t a season that will be very memorable for most Circumnavigators. No travel, no parties, no Chapter events, no sports and the list goes on. However, as we have been often told: “This too shall pass.” Meanwhile the Club has some news and questions for our members.
Our Annual meeting, postponed from its usual May date, has now been set for Wednesday, October 14 at 5:00 EDT. It will be a virtual event using Zoom technology. The meeting will cover the usual required agenda, followed by a short presentation: Tales and Traditions of the Circumnavigators Club. Members will receive an invitation with further details along with an election ballot for Club leadership positions.
The LOG Needs Your Help
Do you have a collection from your travels? Katie Koontz’s Collectors Corner is looking for a collection to feature. Also, we are looking for photos that depict the pandemic for the Photo Spread. Please send info on these matters to davidamink@me.com. You can send photos by attachment for consideration.
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Gulfstream is discontinuing production of its famed Gulfstream Five after decades of outstanding service. Circumnavigator Bradford Gary, Palm Beach Chapter, recalls circumnavigating on this plane in record time 30 years ago. He participated in this historic flight which circled the globe non-stop from the state of Georgia to New Jersey. He participated as an observer. The flight took 54 hours, a record that stood for many years.
When You Can’t Travel
Circumnavigator Ann Swinford, Michigan Chapter, isn’t used to not being on a trip. So she has been engaging in heavy duty gardening which has included a screen for her to rotate the numerous flags she has hauled home from all over the world.
The Last Shot
Norm and Susan Dailey (DC Chapter) completed their forth circumnavigation before the pandemic. In this photo, Norm is jumping on the Gate of Heaven in South East Bali. He reports, “Getting this shot requires you to put on a sarong and when it is your turn, a local photographer takes a photo with your own camera. The reflection is a special effect, accomplished by using a mirror directly under the lens.
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Foundation Scholar, Christopher LaMountain circumnavigated the globe last summer. His topic was “A Global Song: Investigating the Global Diversity of Baha’i Temple Music”. (There are only 8 Baha’i temples on our planet. And the only Baha’i temple in North America is a ten minute walk from the Northwestern temple).
On June 6, Christopher presented to the Chicago Chapter via Zoom. First he explained an overview of his trip, then showed a YouTube video of his trip. His 32 minute YouTube impressed everyone with its contents and technical polish. And, of course, there were musical selections in his YouTube. This was a great way to share Christopher’s experience during a time of social distancing.
As we have previously reported, The Order of Magellan event scheduled for November 12 in New York City has been postponed due to the uncertainties of the pandemic. This important event will be rescheduled in 2021. The date is to be determined. Our Annual Meeting originally scheduled for May in NYC has been postponed and will now be held “virtually” using Zoom. Details to follow. Chapters are wrestling with how to schedule their events in the fall, and are hopeful that regular events will be ongoing for the next season.
Zoomers
The Board of Governors held its first meeting using Zoom technology and it was a great success. The Board members were able to interact in both a business and social manner as if they were in the same room. We are exploring ways to use Zoom to create events and “parties” for Chapters and members throughout the world. If you are interested, we suggest you familiarize yourself with Zoom or reach out the Club headquarters for more information. At the meeting, three new members were approved. Welcome to Richard and Janice Aaron (Chicago) and Karen Serret (Naples).
Have You Been to 7 Continents?
Circumnavigators who have visited all seven continents will soon be receiving their official certificates. So far, about 50 members have reported this achievement. If you qualify, go to the membership tab on this site to see if your name is listed.
The certificate shown recognizes venerable Canadian Circumnavigator Henri van Bentum who is about to turn 91. Luck to You, Henri.
We are sorry to report that Circumnavigator Douglas Nickson, Pacific NW Chapter, passed away in June. Readers might remember that Douglas was recognized in a recent issue of The LOG for his home replication of the House of Lords library which he got to see for the first time at the UK Chapter’s House of Lords dinner. Our condolences to his wife, Karen, and family.
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Left to right: Herme de Wyman Miro with Arthur Benjamin and Mara Schainuck alongside “Lexi” & “Charlie” just prior to their planned wedding at THE BEN, West Palm Beach’s newest Autograph Collection Hotel. Herme, who is 100, is the “grand dame” of charity in Palm Beach and was Maid of Honor.
Palm Beach Circumnavigator Arthur Benjamin is known for his dedication to animal rescue. He and his new wife, Mara, dedicated their wedding to the cause. However, the wedding which was featured in Palm Beach Society magazine, had to be postponed because of the pandemic. Although disappointed, the couple were married privately in Utah and the big wedding party will take place next year, dogs and all. You can give the Benjamins a wedding present by going to www.americandogrescue.org. Congratulations to the Benjamins!
The Last Shot
Circumnavigator Jennifer Teague, Washington DC Chapter, took these shots of the deserted O’Hare Airport in Chicago. She describe the scene as “surreal”.
With most Circumnavigators staying close to home during the pandemic, there isn’t much to report. Most Chapter events have been cancelled or postponed, and the Club is looking for options to hold our Annual Meeting. It was good to hear that Circumnavigators in Singapore and the United Kingdom are doing fine in these circumstances. Please let us know if you have any personal or travel news to report. We know that there have been a host of cancelled trips. Stay safe and healthy!
Annie Glenn Passes Away
Annie was the wife of Astronaut and Statesman John Glenn who received the Circumnavigators Order of Magellan. Annie was an outstanding person who accomplished much in the field of speech disorders. She died at the age of 100 from the deadly Covid-19. She was a “celebrity” at the Magellan event in New York City in 2001. Jeff Kelly, past president, remembers Annie as warm, friendly and fascinating.
The Glenns along with then-president Jeff Kelly and his wife Elizabeth.
Assistant Treasurer Named
Circumnavigator Jim Franch, Chicago Chapter, has been appointed to this new position to help with the Club finances. Jim is a Certified Public Accountant with many travel experiences.
Jim in Brittany, France at Saint Malo Cap Frehel.
Time to Remember
As pointed out in a recent Circumbits, this is a good time for Circumnavigators to look back on their past travels and organize their photos and memories. Circumnavigator Thomas Stratton-Crooke (Shaker Heights, Ohio) sent us this picture of him with a colorful doorman at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore way back in 1956.
The Last Shot
Circumnavigator Sandy Schopbach, Michigan Chapter, took this shot at Ha Long Bay in Vietnam. Ha long literally means “descending dragon”. The islands are said to be giant emeralds that were once the teeth of Vietnam’s Mother Dragon and her children, who left them behind to create an impossible-to-penetrate barrier against foreign invasion.
The Circumnavigators Club is the only organization devoted to bringing together those men and women who have circumnavigated the globe. The Club's purpose is to encourage global fellowship and understanding. It strives to inspire people to see and absorb as much as they can about the world in which we live. It is devoted to providing those who have circumnavigated the globe with a forum for intellectual exchange.
Our Goal
Through Friendship, To Leave This World A Little Better Than We Found It.
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Upcoming Events
November 8, 2020Naples Chapter Brunch
November 12, 2020Magellan Award Dinner - Postponed
December 10, 2020United Kingdom House of Lords Dinner
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