The Chicago Chapter gathered at the Cliff Dwellers club in downtown Chicago for a celebration of fall colors on September 15. During cocktail hour, members shared stories on the deck of the club overlooking the skyline, the lake, and Navy Pier. After dinner, Circumnavigator Virginia Mullin spoke about her adventure trekking with the gorillas in Rwanda. It was a wonderful evening.
Our fellow members weathered a tough hurricane last week. Hurricane Ian took its toll on the usually sunshine state where more than 200 Circumnavigators call home. Especially hard hit was the Naples area, home to our largest Chapter. At this time, we have not heard of any serious problems for Circumnavigators.
The new issue of our venerable publication, The LOG, is being printed. Members should receive their copy in October with many great stories, including treks to Croatia and Algeria and the adventure story of Norm & Susan Dailey’s Amazing Race. We think you will love the cover from Croatia. It is not the cover shown here – that is the runner up..
Please let us know if you have a feature story to discuss for the next issue of The LOG. We do not take finished stories, so you need to contact us to develop the story. Also, photos and trip items are encouraged for All Over the Map, used in both The LOG and Circumbits.
Chapter Vice-President Graham Bell presented the membership certificate to Mr. Johnson Chen at the Singapore Chapter September lunch event at the iconic building that used to be the main post office and is now the five-star Fullerton Hotel.
The inaugural meeting of the proposed Northeast Florida chapter was held in September with 17 enjoying a gathering at Jacksonville’s Timuquana Country Club. The chapter will draw members from the greater Jacksonville area, which includes Ponte Vedra Beach. Circumnavigator Fred Seely has been orchestrating the new Chapter plan.
International Past President Howard Matson, during his recent visit to Ireland and Northern Ireland, was moved by recent historic events to stop and sign the condolence book for the Queen at Government House in Belfast.
Circumnavigator Steve Fuller (At Large) posed in Qorikancha Museum in Cusco, Peru. He was visiting Machu Picchu with his wife Henna.
Circumnavigators Norm & Susan Dailey (Washington DC Chapter) reached Mongolia on their fifth circumnavigation.
Circumnavigators David & Dottie Mink (New York Metro and Naples Chapter) had a cooking lesson in Tuscany, Italy.
Circumnavigators enjoy shooting photos of unusual and whimsical signs on their international travels, like the one shown here from Japan. Please send us good shots that you have collected for a future feature. Send in high resolution photo by email attachment to Tracy at club@circumnavigators.org or David Mink at davidamink@me.com.
Do you have a good photo for The Last Shot? Please send to club@circumnavigators.org.
Luck to you!
David A. Mink
International President
The Naples Chapter recently enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the Sailing & Yacht Club.
What a great month—not too hot, not too cold and a time to begin creating new memories. Circumnavigators are back on the move and Chapters are gearing up for seasonal events. We wish all our members, families and friends a great month.
President of Singapore Chapter, Ang Hao Yao, presented a membership certificate to Mr. Gary Xie during the Chapter’s August lunch held at the famous Singapore Polo Club.
Circumnavigator Suzanne Frye (New York Metro) makes another milestone in her extensive world travels—-The North Pole.
Circumnavigators Paula and Roger Baker (Naples Chapter) visited Sicily where they took in the sights and enjoyed wining and dining. Here they are at the Rocco Forte Villa Igiea in Palermo.
Second Vice President Brad Vogel (New York Metro)left the wilds of Brooklyn to do some serious rafting in a remote part of Idaho.
Circumnavigator Sue Murphy (New York Metro) feasted on lobster in New Brunswick, Canada where she visited the iconic Hopewell Rocks.
Circumnavigator Ed Galkin (New York Metro) is setting off for his fourth circumnavigation in his single-engine Cessna to raise money to fight against Alzheimers. You can follow his progress on the website flyforthecure.org. Best wishes for a successful project.
Circumnavigators Melody and Jon Dill (Naples Chapter) had a glorious visit to the Galapagos.
We had to show it…This writer exercises his editorial discretion to show a highly unusual venture. Circumnavigators David and Dottie Mink (New York Metro and Naples Chapter) were vacationing in upstate Minnesota when they decided to take a side trip to Fargo, North Dakota. If you are familiar with the mystery/comedy Fargo, you probably remember the infamous wood chipper. Well, the actual wood chipper is in Fargo and the Minks got the chance to try it out.
Do you have a good photo for The Last Shot? Please send to club@circumnavigators.org.
Luck to you!
David A. Mink
International President
Where does the time go? Hard to believe that we are going into the tail end of another summer. But, Circumnavigators and Chapters have had plenty of action as readers can see in items below. Thanks for sending us info about your travels.
Note: Circumnavigators Club headquarters will be closed from July 29 – August 5. Emails will be returned as soon as possible upon return. Luck to you!
Circumnavigators are invited to join the remarkable private dinner at the House of Lords in London on December 8. Hosted by the UK Chapter, this event if always uplifting and memorable. Please contact UK Chapter President Helen Jenkins or Tracy Sancilio at Club headquarters if you would like to attend.
We want to alert members that next year’s Annual Meeting will move back to it normal time slot on May 19, 2023 in New York City. It isn’t too early to pencil in this event on your calendar. The meeting will include a featured speaker and a chance to meet members from around the world.
This writer spent a recent night at the Yale Club which I have been using since unloading our Manhattan apartment after 27 years. I want to emphasize to Circumnavigators that our headquarters at the Yale Club is a great perk for members. The Yale Club has made some recent changes to be more “user-friendly” for Circumnavigators. Members no longer need to go through Tracy Sancilio to make reservations to stay overnight. Members can call the Yale Club directly. The Yale staff has a list of Circumnavigators at the front desk to verify. Circumnavigators should request a guest pass. From there they can make room and dinner reservations. If preferred, Tracy can still help members to make a reservation.
The Yale Club has comfortable rooms and many amenities with a great location in mid-town Manhattan. The recently opened roof-top restaurant is excellent. Please note, however, that dining and bar service are not open on Sundays.
Chapter President Ang Hao Yao welcomed members to the Singapore Chapter Mid-Year Dinner last month. The event was a feast of fellowship, music, great food and wine. It was the first time in three years the mid-year dinner had been held due to Covid. Members had a wonderful evening.
Foundation Scholar in Singapore…First Vice-President of the Singapore Chapter, Graham Bellwelcomes Foundation scholar Emily Hardy as she touches down in Singapore on her around-the-world research journey.
Follow our Foundation Scholars as they travel around the world…click on their BLOGs below:
Mackenzie Gentz
Northwestern University
https://undergradresearch.northwestern.edu/blogs/mackenziegentz/
Vivica Lewis
Northwestern University
https://undergradresearch.northwestern.edu/blogs/vivica/
Emily Hardy
Georgetown University
https://ejfhardy.wixsite.com/website
The Chapter which is being revitalized held a happy hour with ten members and potential new members.
Congratulations…Venerable Circumnavigator Don Parrish (Chicago Chapter) has returned to the top of the prestigious Most Travelled People (MTP) list. Don’s recent trip to Kazakhstan put him back to Number One.
Circumnavigators Katie & Kristen Koontz (New York Metro) traveled together for their first trip to Nice and other spots in southern France. They also visited Monte Carlo. In this photo, the daughter-mother team went to the scenic Medieval village of Eze.
Circumnavigator Donna Suddeth (Naples Chapter) also explored France and got some great photos. Before leaving from Philadelphia, she found this inspiring sign shown below. Donna also visited Switzerland and Malta. Below are a few of her shots.
Circumnavigators Ann Swinford and Mo El-Fouly (Michigan Chapter) were featured in a recent issue of Parada Magazine, running in the Sun papers coast to coast. The piece focused on seasoned travelers and highlighted Ann and Mo’s trip to Petra.
Circumnavigators Geoff and Marilyn McGrath moved from Washington State to Williamsburg, Virginia. Their license plates tell the story about their love of travel.
Do you have a good photo for The Last Shot? Please send to club@circumnavigators.org.
Luck to you!
David A. Mink
International President
The Chicago Chapter celebrated World Giraffe Day at Brookfield Zoo on June 21
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