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Dinner in New York at Ali Baba Terrace

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Jan 152016

Circumnavigator members and guests enjoyed a wonderful evening at Ali Baba’s terrace in New York City on January 12th. New York members welcomed Will and Maria Mason from the Pacific-Northwest Chapter. A delicious Turkish dinner was served followed by a presentation on Turkey given by member Richard Shiu.

: Guest Merrill Gurwitz, C. Barbara Hagstrom and C. Kevin Short.

: Guest Merrill Gurwitz, C. Barbara Hagstrom, C. Kevin Short and C. Speaker Richard Shiu.

: C. Gordon Whiting with guest Sharon Kilmer.

: Cs. Kevin Short, Mimi Ragsdale, Lois Kahan, Maria and Will Mason (from Seattle), Brad Vogel and Governor Barbara Hagstrom.

: C. Suzanne Frye, Secretary and Program Chair Sue Murphy and guest Justine Kirby,

Naples Chapter Celebrates the Holidays

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Dec 222015

The Naples Chapter Christmas Gala at the Naples Sailing and Yacht Club was very well attended by 77 members and guests. Dinner, dancing and carol singing, made it a most joyful and happy event.

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

The Colors of India presented at Naples Chapter

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Nov 132015

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.

Join us for a Holiday Party and Birthday Celebration

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Nov 022015

HOLIDAY PARTY

Charlie Blaisdell – 100th Birthday Celebration

Join fellow Circumnavigators as we celebrate the holiday season and Past President Charlie Blaisdell’s 100th Birthday at the historic

EXPLORERS CLUB
46 East 70th Street
New York City

Thursday ~ December 10, 2015
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
$65.00 per person, inclusive
Guests Welcome!

Charlie has been a member and pillar of the Circumnavigators Club for 50 years and served as International President from 1970-1971. He plays a key and active role in the Foundation, serving as our Honorary President and a member of the Board of Directors. Charlie has been a great friend and mentor to many over the years and we look forward to celebrating this very special birthday!

RSVP by December 1.
Use this PDF to RSVP or to invite friends!