The Naples Chapter of the Circumnavigators Club met January 13, 2019, for their monthly speaker luncheon at the Naples Sailing and Yacht Club. Ninety-six members and guests attended.
We were given a presentation by our member Roger Baker, of the historic Mexican town of San Miguel de Allende. We heard of the past glory and present charm, of this 16th century Spanish colonial town, making it the number one tourist destination in Mexico and in the World. The town was nominated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008.
The Annual Holiday Party of the Naples Chapter took place Sunday, December 9th, 2018, at the Naples Sailing and Yacht Club. It was a very formal and festive event. We enjoyed the very special Christmas Dinner, and the music entertainment.
Happy New Year to all our Members, Family and Friends!
As the Circumnavigators Club enters its 117th year, we look forward to an exciting, eventful year, which will include our Magellan Award event in Naples in March. We know our members will continue to travel far and wide and we ask everyone to share their experiences.
Canadian Circumnavigator Henri Van Bentum and his wife, Natasha, join us in the New Year wishes with Henri’s artistic renderings of the Winter Solstice, Christmas and New Year. These paintings are “Organiverse”, created by Henri dot by dot.
Top: Organiverse Mandala #25 of #100, Helios Edition, Henri van Bentum; Bottom: Top: Organiverse Mandala #25 of #100, Starry Night Edition, Henri van Bentum
A Lordly Affair
The U.K. Chapter held its 10th Annual Dinner at the House of Lords with about 60 members and guests in attendance. The event was hosted by Lord Richard Faulkner, formally known as Lord Faulkner of Worcester. Also attending was Lord Peter Inchcape, formally the Earl of Inchcape. The festive event included a tour of the chambers, a presentation by Circum Kane Avellano who circumnavigated by motorcycle. Circum Douglas Nickson, a relatively new member from Washington State, made a brief presentation about his decades-long project to duplicate the House of Lords library in his home. This was his first time to see the actual library. A number of Americans, including this writer and his wife Dottie, attended the memorable dinner. Thanks to Chapter President Helen Jenkins for organizing it.
Wild about Harry
Harry Houdini is among the most illustrious of the Club’s early members. The magician was the “rock star” of this time, known to just about everyone. John Cox operates a web site Wild About Harry, and we recently reached out to John when he spoke about Houdini at the New York Historical Society. John is the ultimate expert on all things Houdini, but he never heard about his connection to the Circumnavigators. He was overjoyed to get new info and never-seen photos of Harry. He posted the following item on his blog, which can be viewed via the following link.
For nearly a century, The LOG has carried a section called Scuttlebutt with news and info about our members. With the LOG only coming out twice a year, this news is far from timely, so we are now running Scuttlebutt on the website every month. Please send us news!
It’s Sir Michael Palin
Michael Palin, perhaps best known for his role in Monte Python, was The Circumnavigators Club Magellan honoree in 2009, in recognition of his travel documentaries and writings. Now Michael has been knighted by Queen Elizabeth. Palin said, “I have been a knight before, in Python films. I have been several knights, including Sir Galahad. I don’t think it will (sink in) until I see the envelopes addressing me as Sir Michael Palin.” Congratulations to our Magellan awardee.
A festive wedding
Circumnavigator Elizabeth Rider was recently married to David G. Schiff at Greenwich Country Club in Greenwich, Ct. Elizabeth is the daughter of Foundation President Greg Rider and wife Kathy.
(L-R) Kathy and Greg, the newlyweds, and guests Elizabeth and Foundation Treasurer Jeff Kelly
The Last Shot
Circumnavigator Gunther Winkler took this stunning shot in Patagonia, Argentina near Lake Viedma, which is surrounded by mountains and glaciers. Gunther reported that shortly after he took this photo, a fierce wind blew him over and he landed on his backside. Gunther and his wife Maria are new members of the Naples Chapter.
The Chicago Chapter celebrated the holidays at the Helen and Bryan Lathrop House, designed by Charles McKim and completed in 1892. The Lathrop House was designated as a Landmark by the city of Chicago in 1973 and was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
Mary Houston, Program Vice President, gave an interesting presentation with detailed history of the building. It was a wonderful evening!
Membership Vice President, Jeneane Blom, presented certificates to their newest members, Amy Gardner and Keith Sbiral.
Chapter President Karen Schlueter, guest Mary Houston, and C. Barbara Franch enjoying the lovely historic venue.
Cs. Jim Houston, Jim Franch, Don Parrish and Karen Schlueter enjoying a drink before dinner.
Cs. Don Blom, Jeneane Blom, Deanna Padgett, and new member Amy Gardner enjoying the evening.
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Circumnavigators and guests celebrated the holidays on December 13 at the Explorers Club. The Past President of the Explorers Club gave an interesting presentation on the history of the Club while guests enjoyed a wonderful cocktail reception.
C. Kristen Koontz, C. Ellen Scordato, Melanie Peterson, C. Sue Murphy, C. Eda Peterson, C. Helen Jost-Mulligan, Jan Mink
C. Helen-Jost Mulligan, C. Lois Kahan, C. Mary Brogan, Past-President Howard Matson
Margaret Ost, Second Vice President Brad Vogel, C. Barbara Hagstrom
President David Mink, C. Chris Arnett, C. Fred Mink
C. Chris Arnett, C. Sue Murphy, C. Brad Vogel
Beatrice Blaidell, C. George Sanborn, C. Helen-Jost Mulligan, Past President Esther Dyer
C. Richard Shiu, C. Jeff Peterson
Past President Peter Mosse with C. wife Christine Mosse
Paula Mejia with C. Esther Dyer
Melanie Peterson, C. Ellen Scordato, C. Jeff Peterson, C. Eda Peterson
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