Naples Chapter Ladies’ lunch at Seasons 52 on June 10th
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Jun 132023
June 2023 Circumbits
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May 292023
Historic Gavel Taps in Annual Meeting
The Circumnavigators Club completed its 121st Annual Meeting last month at the Penn Club in New York. Members attended from far and wide including Oregon, California and Peru. Committee reports and Club finances were reviewed with the state of affairs in good order. The Circumnavigators Foundation also reported good standing. After the meeting, members and guests enjoyed a fascinating presentation by Malaysian Azman Mokhtar who discussed his epic circumnavigation of 77 days on 77 trains.
About the Gavel
As a bit of history, the gavel was given to the Club by celebrity member William Jennings Bryan in 1908. Mr. Bryan, having run unsuccessfully for president three times, has been described as the most famous American in the period. Here is a little update from this writer—-for last year’s meeting, president David Mink was given possession of the gavel because Executive Director Tracy Sancilio could not attend. David reports he has never been more nervous about any possession. How would it feel to by the president who lost the gavel! It spent a year in a safe deposit box at the Jersey shore and was delightfully handed back to Tracy for the meeting.
Did you get your copy of The LOG?
Our venerable Club publication has finally been published. Members should have received it in the mail. We invite you to give us feedback and comments about the issue. Also, if you don’t save your copy, please don’t throw it away. Pass it on to friends or neighbors, or give it back to your Chapter president for future use in welcoming new members. Finally, please note: No unsolicited stories will be accepted for upcoming issues. If you have a good story, please review it with the LOG staff.
Chapter Highlights
Singapore Chapter…Singapore Chapter President Mr Ang Hao Yao presenting membership certificates to new members Mr Peter Ho and Mr Allan Lim.
Bill Ashley (Washington DC Chapter) recently returned from a wonderful trip to Iraqui, Kurdistan. Not only did he see many sites that date back thousands of years, he saw sites that showed Saddam Hussein’s lifestyle and the torture he as convicted of through his gassings in several villages.
In February, Bill visited the island of Socotra, the island owned by Yemen. Even though it is most known for its endemic Blood Trees, there are also Bottle Trees (see above) which are also endemic to the island. When in bloom as he saw elsewhere on the island, they have beautiful pink blossoms.
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
May 2023 Circumbits
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May 012023
Dynamic Duo Joins Circumnavigators
Circumnavigators may have read about these amazing ladies who recently were featured in several national news stories. Sandy Hazlip and Ellie Hamby are 81-year-old best friends who circled the globe in 80 days. The Board of Governors voted to offer them honorary memberships and they are delighted to join our ranks. The Texans hope to interact with Circumnavigators with presentations about their travels—Stay tuned!
Here is a link to their article.
Have you visited all seven continents?
Members are reminded to contact headquarters if they have visited all seven continents to be listed on this site and receive a certificate to acknowledge their accomplishment.
The LOG is on the way
Members will be receiving the new issue of our venerable publication this month. The LOG will also be posted on this site for members to review. For future issues, please let us know about your travels and contact us if you have a collection to be featured in Collectors Corner. The LOG will not accept unsolicited stories, so if you have a possible feature story please review with us to work out the final feature.
Annual Meeting
Our 121st Annual Meeting will be opened with a tap of our historic Whale Tooth Gavel on May 19 at the Penn Club in New York. We hope to see you at this event which features travel icon Azman Mokhtar, who will describe his epic venture of circumnavigating the globe on 77 trains over 77 consecutive days.
Chapter Highlights
Washington DC Chapter event…if you happen to be in the DC area in June, join the DC Chapter and Explorer’s Club for a World Cup Polo event in Leesburg, Virginia on June 24th. An invite will be sent via email.
UK Chapter…The Chapter reported a “wonderful lunch at the Savile Club London with “fabulous food, friendship and laughter.”
Five Circumnavigators from the Naples Chapter traveled to Cuba to help a senior center in Havana. Circumnavigators in the Ann, Morrie and Michelle Doyle, Barb Roy, and Rick Jennewine (Naples Chapter) spent a wonderful week in Havana sightseeing and doing humanitarian work. They found the Cubans to be “warm, welcoming, respectful and so appreciative for the help received.”
Circumnavigators in the Mink-Koontz family enjoyed a family vacation in Belize which was postponed since 2020. Dottie & David Mink (Naples Chapter) and Kristen & Katie Koontz (New York Metro) experienced a variety of activities including zip lining, cave tubing and snorkeling.
Victory Lap…Circumnavigator Michael Lawler (Pacific Southwest Chapter) and his wife Barbara celebrated their epic circumnavigation at an event in New York. Their journey took them to all continents and 113 countries in four months. Their “Victory Lap” was a celebration of Michael’s successful battle over lung cancer. In this photo, they have donned formal wear from Bhutan.
Dr. Alan Weiss and Maria Weiss, from East Greenwich, RI, visited the Shangri-La in Paris.
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
April 2023 Circumbits
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Apr 012023
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
On March 25, George Beebe presented “Round the World Trip #14 with a quick look at Singapore, Bangkok, and Jeddah.” He also explained how he and Kathleen paid for the flights using mostly miles from credit cards. They served a very chic, very Euro, very elegant brunch.
Naples Chapter Monthly Meeting – March 12th, 2023
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Apr 012023
Seventy members attended to hear David Mink, Circumnavigators 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.
