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June 2016 Circumbits

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Jun 022016

Annual Meeting…

The historic whale’s tooth gavel, used every year since 1908, rapped gently to call to order The Circumnavigators Club Annual Meeting on May 20 at the Penn Club. Official business, such a committee reports and financial updates were given.

Most importantly, our new members of the Board of Governors were elected. For a first term, Graham Bell (Singapore), Jeffrey Peterson (NY Metro), Kevin Short (NY Metro), Brad Vogel (NY Metro) and Gordon Whiting (NY Metro) were elected. Angela McLean (At Large) was elected to a second term. Howard Matson (New York) was elected to a one-year term.

President Ellen Parke welcomed the new governors and thanked the departing governors for their service. Departing from the Board were Jim Arimond (Chicago), Lois Kahan (NY Metro), Terry NG (Singapore), Joe Osentoski (Michigan) and Michael Cocarro (Desert).

Adventurer Speaks…

After the official meeting, Adventurer and Author Albert Podell gave a fascinating presentation to members and guests. With hundreds of photos, he spread his wit and wisdom, recounting stories from his decades of world travel. There will be more about Albert in the next issue of The LOG. Members might be interested in reading about him on his web site www.albertpodell.com.

Can you identify this photo?…
During his presentation, Albert asked for help to identify a photo, the only one of his thousands that he cannot recall. He has shown this photo to more than 20 groups and no one has been able to help. He has hopes that a Circumnavigator might be able to come up with the right answer. Let us know if you can make the ID.

Solar Impulse 2…

The solar-powered aircraft, piloted by Magellan honoree Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borchberg, is currently in Pennsylvania. It is expected that the history-making flight will continue this month with the difficult trans-Atlantic crossing. Members can follow their journey at www.solarimpulse.com.

The Last Shot

The LOG will be coming out early next month, and it will feature member photos from Italy. This breath-taking photo on the Italian coast was taken by Erik Meyer, Naples Chapter, who will be profiled in the publication.

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May 2016 Circumbits

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250 Global Attractions: How many have you seen?

The website www.listchallenges.com has a challenge that will appeal to Circumnavigators. Click on the link to complete this easy-to-use survey of (in their opinion) 250 top global attractions. Send your results to us by email to club@circumnavigators.org. You can send it with your name or anonymously and we will publish the results in the next LOG. A few members have already taken it and, so far, 151 is the top score. We are sure this can be topped.

Special issue on Astronaut Scott Kelly

Honorary member Scott Kelly is one of eleven Magellan honorees who have been featured on the cover of Time magazine. Now Time has devoted a special issue about Scott and his year in space. It makes interesting reading. Congratulations to Scott for his amazing achievement and his latest honor.

Solar Impulse 2 back in the air

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After a delay for repairs, the crew of Solar Impulse 2 is on its way again in their attempt to circumnavigate in an aircraft powered only by solar energy. Pilot Bertrand Piccard, an honorary member and Magellan honoree, completed the second-most difficult leg from Hawaii to California. It took Amelia Earhart 18 hours to make this journey. It took Solar Impulse 2 nearly 63 hours to do it without fuel, 81 years later. Bertrand described the difficulty of this dangerous leg of the circumnavigation, during which he got little sleep and battled the cold. He and his copilot, Andre Borschberg, expect to complete their circumnavigation, in Abu Dhabi later this year. Follow the mission on www.solarimpulse.com as it crosses the U.S. and the Atlantic Ocean toward its destination.

Annual Meeting this month

Our 114th Annual Meeting will be held at the Penn Club in New York City on Friday, May 20. The meeting will be followed by a luncheon and guest speaker, adventurer Albert Podell. Details of the meeting are listing in the post below on this page.

LOG is looking for photos and info

We are still looking for great photos of Italy for our photo spread and cover. We also need info on member travels for All Over the Map. The LOG will come out early this summer. Please see the post in April Circumbits below on this page.

The Last Shot

The month of May means summer is coming. Circumnavigator Nelson de Goes took this photo from the Jersey shore.

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April 2016 Circumbits

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Apr 042016

The Log Express is in the mail!

This issue has the Election Ballot for the new slate of Officers and Board of Governors and information about our upcoming Annual Meeting, as well as other Club news and features. If you do not receive your copy shortly, please contact Tracy at headquarters.

Annual Meeting in New York on May 20…

The meeting will feature an exciting presentation by adventurer Albert Podell and news and business of the Club and Foundation. See this post for more information. We look forward to seeing you at this event.

The LOG needs your help!

We are working on the next issue of our venerable publication, scheduled to be published in the early summer after the Annual Meeting. We are looking for news, stories and photos from our members. Here are some ways you can help:

All Over the Map…Let us know where you have have traveled or if you have an upcoming trip to report. Only a few lines are necessary and we always love to get photos of members on the road. Please send this info to Tracy at or by mail to headquarters.
Scuttlebutt…Let us know if you have any news to report, such as publications, honors, awards or activities. Again, we only need a few lines sent to Tracy.
Do you want to be a cover photographer? We are looking for your best shot of Italy for our photo spread and cover. Send us a photo or two by email and we will make the final selection for the spread and the cover.
Are you a collector? Many Circumnavigators collect items from their travels, everything from matchbooks to fine art. Please let us know if you have a special collection to be included in an upcoming LOG story.

The Last Shot

Circumnavigator Henry Restarick took this photo “Sunset on the Nile and the Pyramids”

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March 2016 Circumbits

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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

February 2016 Circumbits

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Albert Podell

Renowned Author & Traveler to speak at Annual Meeting…

World famous travel writer Albert Podell will speak at our Annual Meeting at the Penn Club in New York City on Friday, May 20 at 11:30. The meeting (open to members only) will be followed by a luncheon and the program. Guests are welcome for the luncheon and program. Fifty years ago, Mr. Podell began his life of adventure which has taken him to 196 countries. His book Around the World in 500 years tells his story. He has written more than 300 magazine articles. Find out more about him on the website www.albertpodell.com. This promises to be a great presentation, so mark your calendars. Please note that the meeting is at the Penn Club instead of our usual venue at the Yale Club because of scheduling problems.

A tribute to Charlie…

Circumnavigator and New Yorker Brad Vogel had a piece published in the New York Times Metropolitan Diary column about the 100th birthday celebration for Past President Charlie Blaisdell at a Club event in December. Read it here.

Over the Horizon…

We are sorry to report the passing of Evelyn Peterson. As past president Howard Matson writes: “Evelyn truly exemplified the title of ‘First Lady’ of the Circumnavigators Club. Along with her late husband (Past President) Bob, she was held in the highest regard and esteem by all of the Club’s members.” The Petersons were very active in the Club and Foundation as philanthropists, volunteers and hosts. Evelyn died on January 8 at her home in Palm Beach, Florida. Our deepest sympathy to her sons Jeffrey, Bill, and Kent.

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Aviators get together…

Our own Matt Guthmiller, world record holder as the youngest person to fly solo around the world, recently met with Shaesta Waiz, who is setting off later this year on her attempt to become the youngest woman to fly solo around the world. The two met with Circumnavigator and Club governor Angela McLean in Wichita, Kansas. Matt later flew to Naples, Florida, and addressed the Naples Chapter.