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Naples Chapter hosted Ann Compton luncheon

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Mar 232016

At the Naples Chapter March 20th Luncheon at the Pelican Bay Club, 138 members and guests attended. A very special and exciting program featured Ann Compton. Ann received the Magellan Award in New York from the Circumnavigators’ Club last year.

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Club featured on CNN

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Mar 182016

Is this the world’s most exclusive travel club?

By Daisy Carrington, for CNN

(CNN) What inspires a 70-year-old woman to embark on a solo sailing adventure around the globe?

Or a man to spend more than five years of his life kayaking, hiking and cycling his way around the earth’s circumference?

These are just two examples of an elite group of travelers known as “circumnavigators” — adventurers who have traveled around the world, literally. Read the rest of the story here…

Officers and Board Members Visit Palm Beach

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Mar 162016

Officers and Board of Governors visited the Palm Beach Chapter this past weekend. On Saturday evening members and guests attended a cocktail reception and presentation by member Erick Reickert who spoke about his sailing trip around the world. What an adventure! On Sunday morning the Board of Governors attended a breakfast meeting at the home of Palm Beach Chapter President Paulette Cooper Noble. Thank you to the Palm Beach Chapter for hosting a wonderful weekend.

Second Vice President Dan Peterson, First Vice President David Mink, International President Ellen Parke, Palm Beach Chapter President Paulette Cooper Noble, Paul Noble, Governor Ray Olson and Governor Jim Lungo

President Ellen Parke presented new member Susan Reickert with her certificate.

C. Jim Lungo, President Ellen Parke and Kay Lungo

Washington DC Chapter Celebrates Chinese New Year!

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Mar 022016

The Washington DC Chapter enjoyed a Chinese Lunar Luncheon on February 20 at the Chinese Garden Restaurant.

New Chapter President Kip Knudson accepts the gavel from outgoing President Samuel Watson

President Watson presented membership certificates to Rhea Schwartz and Paul Wolf

C. Caroline Faris, C. Steve Faris, C. Heather Wilson, and C. Kip Knudson

C. Ginny May, guest Wendy Fibison, and C. Bill Ashley

March 2016 Circumbits

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Feb 292016

Welcome March!

Spring is finally on its way and Circumnavigators have a busy month in store. Here are some of the highlights and activities:

International Board of Governors

The Palm Beach Chapter will welcome the International Board of Governors for its March Meeting in southern Florida. The meeting and festivities will be held March 12-13 in Palm Beach. Thanks to the Chapter for hosting this event.

LOG Express and Ballot

The LOG Express is on its way! Our semi-annual “express” publication will arrive this month with updates and stories about the Club. The LOG Express will officially announce the Annual Meeting at the Penn Club in New York City on Friday, May 20. The meeting and luncheon will feature a dramatic presentation from adventurer and author Albert Podell. The publication will also contain the ballot for the board members and officers. Mark your calendars for this great event.

Welcome Home, Scott Kelly!

Honorary Member and Magellan honoree Scott Kelly is expected to return to earth on March 1, after a record year in space. When receiving the Order of Magellan in 2012, Commander Kelly discussed his planned space odyssey, and now it has been completed. Time flies! More about Scott’s adventure will be reported in the LOG Express.
(Note: Scott and Russian Cosmonaut Mikhail Korniyenko landed safely back to earth on Tuesday, March 2 in Kazakistan.)

Naples Chapter event

Award-winning journalist Ann Compton, also an honorary member and Magellan awardee, will address the Naples Chapter at its monthly brunch meeting on Sunday, March 20. Ann, who covered seven Presidents, is bound to have an interesting slant on the current political scene.

Want to be a cover photographer?

Work has begun on our regular issue of the LOG, coming out early this summer. We are looking for story ideas and photos. Our photo spread and cover will feature shots of Italy, so send us one or two of your best Italy shots for consideration.

Are you a collector?

Also, Circumnavigator Katie Koontz will be doing an interesting article on items that members collect on their travels. Whether your collectibles are match books to sculpture, let Katie know what you like to collect. All info can be emailed to Tracy at headquarters (club@circumnavigators.org) or David at davidamink@me.com.

The Last Shot

Circumnavigator Sue Murphy has once again taken her club cap on the road to some interesting spots. Here it is in Papeete, French Polynesia.

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Luck to you!!

David A. Mink

Chair, Communications

Naples Valentine’s Day Luncheon

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Feb 182016

At the Naples’ Chapter February meeting James and Maria Duke gave a presentation about their exploration of Southern Italy, titled “Ancient Rome without a Sea of Tourists.” Visit this link to see additional photos.