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International Annual Meeting in New York City

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Jun 032014

International President Peter Mosse showing off the new Club hats available for purchase

On May 30, 2014, Circumnavigators gathered at the Club’s Headquarters, The Yale Club, to hold their annual meeting and luncheon. International President Peter Mosse welcomed members and called the meeting to order with a tap of the historic William Jennings Bryan whale’s tooth gavel. The Nominating Committee Chair Esther Dyer was pleased to announce:

Officers to serve a two-year term:

President Margaret Ellen Parke
Firstvicepresident David A. Mink
Secondvicepresident Joshua Laurito
Secretary Sue Murphy
Treasurer George W. Sanborn

Past President Charlie Blaisdell ratified and confirmed all matters of record

Board of Governors to serve a three-year term:

William Freyd – (2nd term) – LAS VEGAS
Thomas Maher – (2nd term) – NAPLES
David A. Mink – (2nd term)
Ray Olson – (1st term) – WASHINGTON DC
Jim Lungo – (1st term) – NAPLES
Michael Coccaro – (1st term) – DESERT

Howard Matson, Foundation Nominating Committee Chair, announced the Foundation Board of Directors to serve a three-year term:

Dan Peterson – CHICAGO
Brian V. Evans – Scholar 1974 – WASHINGTON DC
Judith Pojda – Scholar 1986 – WASHINGTON DC
Esther R. Dyer
David Mink
A. Park Shaw – DESERT

Newly elected Circumnavigators Club International President Ellen Parke graciously accepted her new role while Peter Mosse handed over the William Jennings Bryan whale’s tooth gavel.

Peter Mosse handed over the William Jennings Bryan whale’s tooth gavel to incoming President Ellen Parke

Pasts Presidents joined Ellen Parke in presenting Peter Mosse with an engraved chair and thanked him for his time served as President and dedication to the Club.

After the meeting, members and guests enjoyed a delicious lunch while guest speaker and former Foundation Scholar Kip Knudson gave a presentation on how his experience as a grantee traveling around the world led to a life in Alaska. It was a very engaging presentation and was enjoyed by all.

Past Presidents Bill Holm, Howard Matson, Charlie Blaisdell, Peter Mosse, Esther Dyer and Jeff Kelly welcoming newly elected International President Ellen Parke.

Chicago Chapter members Alice Lentzen, Charles Ford, Jim Arimond and Chapter President Dan Peterson

Washington DC Chapter members President Samuel Watson, Kip Knudson, Ellen Parke, Jennifer Teague and Ray Olson

Newly elected President Ellen Parke with guest speaker Kip Knudson, his wife Paula Conru and daughter McKinley Conru-Knudson

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Jun 022014

On a beautiful Spring day, Circumnavigators gathered in New York City for the Annual Meeting, which included an entertaining and informative presentation from Washington Chapter member Kip Knudson. International President Peter Mosse passed the historic whale’s tooth gavel to our new president Margaret Ellen Parke.

Past Presidents Bill Holm, Howard Matson, Charlie Blaisdell, Peter Mosse, Esther Dyer and Jeff Kelly welcoming newly elected International President Ellen Parke.

Ellen, a long-time member from Washington DC, has held a variety of Club posts, including her recent term as First Vice President. Thanks to Peter for his service and Luck to you, Ellen!

2014 Summer The Log

The Log, with its distinctive two-lion cover, is now in members’ hands. If you did not receive your copy, please contact Tracy at headquarters. The cover shot was taken by Naples Chapter member Roger Weatherburn Baker.

The Log staff would appreciate feedback and suggestions. It is important that members give us information for two running sections—All Over the Map and Scuttlebutt.

A new feature will be the column “Where in the world is…”. The recent Log spotlighted Kyzyl, the city at the center of Asia. Have you been to a spot that even the most savvy Circumnavigators might not recognize? Let us know and it might make the publication.

Have a great summer, and Luck to you!

David Mink

Chair, Communications Committee

Gulfshore Life article spotlights Club

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May 152014

Gulfshore Life magazine has an article about the Club….

A Travel Club for the Truly Adventurous

by David Sendler

You learn the darnedest things just chatting with people at parties here. At one such event, I ran into Moira Fennessey and pretty soon she was telling me about her membership in the Circumnavigators Club of Naples. It seems we have 125 local people who have traveled all the way around the globe in one direction (you can do it in more than one segment) and love to tell each other about their adventures.

And, boy, are there stories…..

Read the full article here….

Circumnavigators Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in New York

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May 092014

Bill Holm, Anne Holm, Anne Hughes, Sue Murphy, Noel Hewitt, Christine Hewitt, Bill Peterson, Claudia Peterson, President Peter Mosse, Lois Kahan, Christine Mosse, Connie Wingate

Circumnavigator members and guests enjoyed a delicious Mexican dinner at El Parador Café in New York City in celebration of Cinco de Mayo on May 7. After dinner, C. Christine Mosse gave an interesting presentation on her experience living in Mexico for eight years training as a doctor. A wonderful evening was enjoyed by all.

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May 052014

April showers bring May flowers, and we hope our members, especially those in the northern part of America, will enjoy a beautiful spring after that tough winter.

At the end of May, our Club leadership will have some big changes after the Annual Meeting is held in New York City on May 30, beginning at noon. The official meeting will held for members only. After the meeting adjourns at about 1 PM, guests will be welcome to join in for lunch and a presentation from Kip Knudson, former grantee and now Alaskan official.

International President Peter J.C. Mosse is stepping down after a two-year term. The membership thanks Peter for his leadership and commitment to our Club organization and values. Peter is a long-term member who has held a variety of important positions in the Club. He can be assured that the calls will continue to come for his help and advice.

We will welcome his successor, Ellen Parke, former First Vice President, to take over the leadership. Congratulations and good luck, Ellen.

Coming in the next couple of weeks will be the latest issue of The Log. It is filled with outstanding stories, photos and news. Please contact Tracy at headquarters if you do not receive a copy. An email blast will be sent to all members (with email addresses) when the Log goes in the mail.

As work begins on upcoming issues of The Log and Log Express, please let us know if you have any good stories to contribute.

Luck to you!!

David Mink
Chair, Communications Committee

In Our Circle – Charlie Blaisdell Featured in April Issue of Westchester Magazine

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Apr 242014

C. Charlie Blaisdell

Pound Ridge’s Charlie Blaisdell, Former FBI Agent, Hunted Nazis And Helped Jail Mobsters

At 98, local lawyer Charles “Charlie” Blaisdell has plenty of stories to tell.

BY KEVIN F. MCMURRAY
Westchester Magazine, April 2014

n 1980, then-Westchester County Executive Ed Michaelian conversed with old friend and colleague Charles “Charlie” Blaisdell, a 30-year resident of Pound Ridge and the town’s legal counsel for nine years, about Blaisdell’s intentions of retiring at the age of 65. “Ed told me I shouldn’t retire,” he recalls. “So I asked him what he had in mind.”

At Michaelian’s behest, Blaisdell was hired as a lawyer at the law firm Bleakley Platt & Schmidt in White Plains. Blaisdell figured he would stay at the job maybe three years or so before he retired. Thirty-three years later, he’s still there and, at the age of 98, is as sharp and as dedicated as ever.

read the article here or view a printer-friendly PDF here.