Events, The BlogComments Off on Annual Meeting Postponed
Mar232020
The Circumnavigators Club has decided to postpone its Annual Meeting, scheduled in New York City on May 15. We are disappointed to make this decision resulting from the uncertainties of the current coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions in New York. The meeting will be rescheduled in 2020 when the situation is clear. We thank our guest speaker, author Patricia Schultz, and all the members who planned to attend from around the country for their understanding.
Dr. Daniel Immerwahr, historian and professor at Northwestern University gave an illuminating presentation on “How to Hide an Empire”, which is the title of his book.Members and guests found it fascinating to look at the past and present territories of the U.S.
Dr. Daniel Immerwahr
Secretary Don Blom, Webmaster Don Parrish, Jim Houston, guest Rich Aaron, and President Jeneane Blom.
Susan Nelson receives membership certificate from the Vice President of Membership Jim Franch.
Guest Catherine Carrigan, Foundation Scholar for 2020 Mandy Davis and Treasurer, Barbara Franch.
EventsComments Off on Dinner in New York at the Salmagundi Club
Mar132020
Circumnavigators and guests gathered for dinner and a presentation with guest speaker and member Edwin Galkin. Also in attendance were his co-captain Mark Seeman and his wife Mary Jane. Edwin and Mark were planning their fourth circumnavigation this month but had to cancel their trip due to flight restrictions with the latest Coronavirus outbreak. They are planning on moving their trip to July. Follow them on www.flyforthecure.org.
Welcome to March with spring flowers and warm temperatures coming soon. Circumnavigators aren’t seasonal travelers; they travel year round. But spring does offer some new travel opportunities. We would like to remind members to send us a photo or two and a couple of lines about their trips to be used in The LOG feature All Over the Map. It is a great way to share travel experiences.
Singapore Tradition
The Singapore Chapter started 2020 in its traditional fashion by holding its Annual General Meeting followed by cocktails and dinner in January. A wonderful evening of great food and wine and many a song was sung supported by its usual band.
President Michael Palmer’s review revealed a full membership with a waiting list, finances in very good health and a calendar full of excellent monthly events. The President gave special mention to the Singapore Chapter being invited to open the Singapore Stock Exchange market trading by sounding the gong.
Save the dates
Members are invited to attend upcoming events in New York. On March 12, the Club will receive a presentation from Circumnavigator Edwin Galkin who has done three circumnavigations in his single-engine plane and is planning to head off for his fourth Round-the-World trip. Edwin’s mission is to increase awareness and support to fight Alzheimer’s. On April 22, the guest speaker will be Elizabeth Sharland, actress and author who has written numerous novels and books about theater and travel. Invitations will be sent soon. On May 15,we will hold our Annual Meeting with guest speaker Patricia Schultz who wrote “1000 Places to See Before You Die”.
The Last Shot
Circumnavigator Phyllis Heyliger, Desert Chapter, is professional painter. Here her cat Chui Paka posed for this whimsical shot along with Phyllis’s painting of a bigger feline in Africa.
Chapter SpotlightComments Off on Pacific Northwest Chapter Circumnavigators Club Open House
Feb182020
The Pacific Northwest Chapter Circumnavigators Club held an Open House on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at the home of Geoff and Marilyn McGrath. The buffet which was served highlighted cuisine and wines of California’s Central Coast region.
C’s Marilyn McGrath, Pacific Northwest Chapter Treasurer, Will & Maria Mason
C’s Marilyn McGrath, Pacific Northwest Chapter Treasurer, Geoff McGrath, & Maria Mason
Guest Doug Anderson, C’s Douglas Nickson, Charles Stotts, & Marilyn McGrath, Pacific Northwest Chapter Treasurer
Guest Doug Anderson, C. Marilyn McGrath, Pacific Northwest Chapter Treasurer, C. Maria Mason, Guest Nancy Pitarys, & C. Douglas Nickson
C’s Will Mason & Charles Stotts, Guests Sally Hayman, Peter Pitarys, & Bob Hayman
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.
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Through Friendship, To Leave This World A Little Better Than We Found It.
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