April Showers Bring May Flowers
Welcome to this beautiful time of the year. Circumnavigators are traveling extensively, and Chapters are getting together for social interaction. Make sure to send us info and photos about your trips.
Naples Chapter Monthly Meeting
The Naples Chapter held its monthly meeting on March 12th at the Naples Sailing and Yacht Club. Seventy members attended to hear David Mink, Circumnavigators Club International President, tell us stories, dramatic and humorous about our historic Club, which was founded in New York City in 1902. He also shared information on our worldwide chapters. Executive Director, Tracy Sancilio, joined us from New York and presented information on the Circumnavigators Club Foundation. A very interesting presentation, and a delicious lunch was enjoyed by all. See more pictures here.
Foundation Scholar Presentations
The Chicago Chapter hosted two events featuring Northwestern University’s most recent scholars.
Vivica Lewis presented her research project “Birth Control Bans to Contraceptive Care” at the Union League Club in Chicago. She captivated the audience with her discoveries, the implications of her research, and her passion for the field, to which she will continue to contribute. Vivica’s family, along with former Scholars Amanda Davis (Northwestern) and Daniel Dozier (Georgetown) attended the event.
Mackenzie Gentz presented her research project “Linguistic Baggage: A Global Examination of Adult Accent Training in English as a Second Language (ESL) Classrooms” at Lake Point Tower in Chicago. She provided a detailed look at the variables, and their implications, of ESL education at her 6 destinations. Vice President of Membership, Jim Franch presented her with her official membership certificate, as well as a Chicago Circumnavigators travel journal.
Pacific Southwest Event
Members and guests gathered for a delicious brunch on March 24. George Beebe presented “Round the World Trip #14 with a quick look at Singapore, Bangkok, and Jeddah.”
Communications
Michael Puldy, our Communications Committee Chair, has asked us to post the following info:
Join our LinkedIn Group. LinkedIn users can search for “Circumnavigators Club” or send a LinkedIn message to either Michael Puldy or Josh Datko for an invitation to join our group. Our LinkedIn group is a great place to share stories, photographs, or ask questions about an upcoming destination. Our members have literally been everywhere.
Instagram users can follow our club here… DM your photos with a brief caption or use the hashtag #circumnavigatorsclub in your post. You can also email pictures and stories directly to Michael at mpuldy@gmail.com. Please include “Circumnavigators Club” in the subject line.
Circumnavigator Suzanne Frye (New York Metro) enjoyed the sights and tastes of Dubai. She sampled the tasting menu at Tresind Studio, one of the hottest restaurants in Dubai.
Circumnavigators Bill & Connie Kleinfelter are half way through their six-month circumnavigation. They made it to the West Coast of Australia.
Trip to Antarctica…Jeneane and Donald Blom, from the Chicago Chapter, went on a month-long trip to Antarctica in February (Auckland New Zealand to Ushuaia Argentina) on the National Geographic Endurance.
The Last Shot
Do you have a good photo for The Last Shot? Please send to club@circumnavigators.org.
Luck to you!
David A. Mink
International President
club@circumnavigators.org
