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Enjoy reading the latest issue of The LOG!

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Dec 152015

Your copy should arrive before Christmas. Please let headquarters know if you do not receive The LOG. It is filled with stories, news and photos from our members and we hope you will enjoy it.

We are encouraging feedback and comments from Circumnavigators. Send your input to club@circumnavigators.org. We will run letters to the editor on the web site.

Corrections

Our apologies to new members Roxanna Seely and Steven Fuller for mistakes in our Welcome Aboards section. The wrong photo was used for Roxanna and Steven’s bio was inadvertently omitted by a layout error. Both items will be corrected in the next issue and on the web site.

Roxanna Seely

Roxanna Seely

A lifelong resident of Jacksonville FL, Roxanna circumnavigated with her husband Fred (also a Circumnavigator) when she realized a long-held dream to see the “top of the world”—Mount Everest. She is active in the Junior League and the Colonial Dames.

Steven Fuller

Steven Fuller

Steven lives in Kansas City, Missouri where he practices law and has served as a judge. He has taken his love of travel seriously, having visited 255 countries and territories at last count. He is a Platinum member of the Travelers’ Century Club. Amazingly, he has run 190 marathons on all seven continents. He was the first American to run a marathon in all 50 states.

Foundation Scholar Kevin Dupont’s topic is: #140 Characters: Social Media and How it Impacts Society and the State. (Page 31)

Holiday Party and 100th Birthday Celebration in New York

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Dec 152015

Circumnavigator members and guests celebrated the holidays and Past President Charlie Blaisdell’s 100th Birthday on Thursday, December 10th at the Explorers Club. Charlie has been a member of the Club for 50 years and has been a great friend and mentor to many. It was a wonderful evening enjoyed by all.

: Celebrating Charlie Blaisdell’s 100th Birthday!

: C. Charlie Blaisdell with Executive Director Tracy Sancilio

: Cs. Eda and Jeff Peterson and C. Andrea Bucher-McAdams celebrating with C. Charlie Blaisdell

: Charlie Blaidsdell blowing out his 100 candles!

: Circumwife Beatrice Blaisdell with C. George Sanborn and C. Lois Kahan

: Treasurer George Sanborn with Past Presidents Charlie Blaisdell and Howard Matson

: C. Charlie Blaisdell with Amy and Howard Matson

: C, George Sanborn wishing Charlie a happy birthday!

: Past President Jeff Kelly wishing Charlie a happy birthday!

: C. Christine Kloner with husband Noel Hewitt

: Guest Bonita Chapman with C. Dottie Mink and C. Sue Murphy

Washington DC Chapter’s Annual Dinner with the Explorers Club

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: International President Ellen Parke with C. Heather Wilson and her son William

: Circumnavigtor (and Explorer) Mark Detweiler and wife Shirley

: DC Chapter Past President Anne Kennedy, Circumnavigator and Foundation Scholar Kip Knudson and his wife Paula Conru

: C. Mitchell Davis and Misuk Phillips

: Cs. Del Petry, Amanda Swenty, and Bill Ashley

December 2015 Circumbits

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A message from the Board of Governors

Effective January 1, 2016, the Club’s annual dues will be $175 except for members under age 30, who will pay $100. The initiation fee will also increase to $175 except for applicants under age 30, who will pay $100. The initiation fee for the spouse or partner of a member in good standing will also be just $100. A couple applying together will pay $225.

It had been ten years since the last increase in Club fees. The Board felt that this modest change was needed to continue providing sufficient rebates to New York Metro and the Chapters to support their events. In addition, the increase will ensure that The LOG and the Log Express remain the quality publications that we have come to enjoy. Finally, it will ensure that the Club is able to adopt new administrative technologies and software.

Thank you for your support of our historic organization.

The Winter LOG will be out soon

With lots of great stories and photos from our members, The LOG will be arriving to your address before Christmas. Please share your comments with headquarters and it’s not too early to give suggestions for stories for the first LOG of 2016.

The Last Shot

Winter is coming with its cold and beauty (if you live in the north). Here is a shot of a snowbound cardinal in Pennsylvania, taken by this writer.

Happy Holidays to all our members, families and friends.

Luck to you!!

David A. Mink

Chair, Communications

The Colors of India presented at Naples Chapter

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Our November 11, 2015 meeting at the Pelican Bay Club was well attended by 90 members. Roger Baker, one of our members, spoke of the Colors of India, where he and his wife Paula had traveled extensively. A most wonderful presentation of a very large and varied society.

Naples Chapter holds Halloween party

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Nov 022015

host and hostess Jack and Tina Nicholson

What a great Halloween Party at the residence of Tina and Jack Nicholson. Musical and operatic entertainment was provided by members of Opera Naples. Delicious appetizers, multi choice entrees, and wonderful desserts were offered; all prepared by our gracious hostess Tina. It was a balmy night in Naples, where 82 members and guests had a great time. Great thanks to our host and hostess Jack and Tina Nicholson.

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