July Circumbits

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Jul 042014

Tom Maher, cutting his birthday cake

Summertime and the livin’ is easy…

Best wishes to Members and friends for a delightful summer. Please send us one or two of your best “summer” photos. We will run them on this web site and a jury selection will pick four to run in the upcoming Log Express. Send your photos by email to Tracy at club@circumnavigators.org.

Also, send us a line or two about your recent travels for our All Over the Map feature.

Naples Circumnavigators and friends held a birthday celebration for Tom Maher, International board member and long-time Naples stalwart. Tom turned 95! And he hasn’t slowed down a bit as he continues to travel the world and enjoy life. Congratulations, Tom.

On July 2, an intimate group of NY Metro Circumnavigators had a chance to meet and dine with Riaan Manser and Vasti Geldenhuys, two South Africans who just completed the adventure of crossing from Africa to North America in a rowboat. The meeting was held at Club Headquarters in the Yale Club. Photo below, with more details to follow.

How about a Circumnavigators Club hat to wear on your travels? Dottie and David Mink wear their Club caps at Old Head Golf Course, Ireland

Finally, we have a limited number of Circumnavigator caps for our members. The high-quality caps come in both white and black, and they have the attention-getting Club logo on the front. They provide a subtle way of getting the world out about our historic organization. The caps are $10, plus $2 for mailing. Let Tracy know if you want one or two.

Luck to you!!

David A. Mink
Chair, Communications

Busy beach day in Qindao, China

Riaan Manser and Vasti Geldenhuys just crossed from Africa to North America in a rowboat. They joined us for dinner at the Yale Club

International Annual Meeting in New York City

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Jun 032014

International President Peter Mosse showing off the new Club hats available for purchase

On May 30, 2014, Circumnavigators gathered at the Club’s Headquarters, The Yale Club, to hold their annual meeting and luncheon. International President Peter Mosse welcomed members and called the meeting to order with a tap of the historic William Jennings Bryan whale’s tooth gavel. The Nominating Committee Chair Esther Dyer was pleased to announce:

Officers to serve a two-year term:

President Margaret Ellen Parke
Firstvicepresident David A. Mink
Secondvicepresident Joshua Laurito
Secretary Sue Murphy
Treasurer George W. Sanborn

Past President Charlie Blaisdell ratified and confirmed all matters of record

Board of Governors to serve a three-year term:

William Freyd – (2nd term) – LAS VEGAS
Thomas Maher – (2nd term) – NAPLES
David A. Mink – (2nd term)
Ray Olson – (1st term) – WASHINGTON DC
Jim Lungo – (1st term) – NAPLES
Michael Coccaro – (1st term) – DESERT

Howard Matson, Foundation Nominating Committee Chair, announced the Foundation Board of Directors to serve a three-year term:

Dan Peterson – CHICAGO
Brian V. Evans – Scholar 1974 – WASHINGTON DC
Judith Pojda – Scholar 1986 – WASHINGTON DC
Esther R. Dyer
David Mink
A. Park Shaw – DESERT

Newly elected Circumnavigators Club International President Ellen Parke graciously accepted her new role while Peter Mosse handed over the William Jennings Bryan whale’s tooth gavel.

Peter Mosse handed over the William Jennings Bryan whale’s tooth gavel to incoming President Ellen Parke

Pasts Presidents joined Ellen Parke in presenting Peter Mosse with an engraved chair and thanked him for his time served as President and dedication to the Club.

After the meeting, members and guests enjoyed a delicious lunch while guest speaker and former Foundation Scholar Kip Knudson gave a presentation on how his experience as a grantee traveling around the world led to a life in Alaska. It was a very engaging presentation and was enjoyed by all.

Past Presidents Bill Holm, Howard Matson, Charlie Blaisdell, Peter Mosse, Esther Dyer and Jeff Kelly welcoming newly elected International President Ellen Parke.

Chicago Chapter members Alice Lentzen, Charles Ford, Jim Arimond and Chapter President Dan Peterson

Washington DC Chapter members President Samuel Watson, Kip Knudson, Ellen Parke, Jennifer Teague and Ray Olson

Newly elected President Ellen Parke with guest speaker Kip Knudson, his wife Paula Conru and daughter McKinley Conru-Knudson

June Circumbits

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Jun 022014

On a beautiful Spring day, Circumnavigators gathered in New York City for the Annual Meeting, which included an entertaining and informative presentation from Washington Chapter member Kip Knudson. International President Peter Mosse passed the historic whale’s tooth gavel to our new president Margaret Ellen Parke.

Past Presidents Bill Holm, Howard Matson, Charlie Blaisdell, Peter Mosse, Esther Dyer and Jeff Kelly welcoming newly elected International President Ellen Parke.

Ellen, a long-time member from Washington DC, has held a variety of Club posts, including her recent term as First Vice President. Thanks to Peter for his service and Luck to you, Ellen!

2014 Summer The Log

The Log, with its distinctive two-lion cover, is now in members’ hands. If you did not receive your copy, please contact Tracy at headquarters. The cover shot was taken by Naples Chapter member Roger Weatherburn Baker.

The Log staff would appreciate feedback and suggestions. It is important that members give us information for two running sections—All Over the Map and Scuttlebutt.

A new feature will be the column “Where in the world is…”. The recent Log spotlighted Kyzyl, the city at the center of Asia. Have you been to a spot that even the most savvy Circumnavigators might not recognize? Let us know and it might make the publication.

Have a great summer, and Luck to you!

David Mink

Chair, Communications Committee

Gulfshore Life article spotlights Club

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May 152014

Gulfshore Life magazine has an article about the Club….

A Travel Club for the Truly Adventurous

by David Sendler

You learn the darnedest things just chatting with people at parties here. At one such event, I ran into Moira Fennessey and pretty soon she was telling me about her membership in the Circumnavigators Club of Naples. It seems we have 125 local people who have traveled all the way around the globe in one direction (you can do it in more than one segment) and love to tell each other about their adventures.

And, boy, are there stories…..

Read the full article here….

May Circumbits

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May 052014

April showers bring May flowers, and we hope our members, especially those in the northern part of America, will enjoy a beautiful spring after that tough winter.

At the end of May, our Club leadership will have some big changes after the Annual Meeting is held in New York City on May 30, beginning at noon. The official meeting will held for members only. After the meeting adjourns at about 1 PM, guests will be welcome to join in for lunch and a presentation from Kip Knudson, former grantee and now Alaskan official.

International President Peter J.C. Mosse is stepping down after a two-year term. The membership thanks Peter for his leadership and commitment to our Club organization and values. Peter is a long-term member who has held a variety of important positions in the Club. He can be assured that the calls will continue to come for his help and advice.

We will welcome his successor, Ellen Parke, former First Vice President, to take over the leadership. Congratulations and good luck, Ellen.

Coming in the next couple of weeks will be the latest issue of The Log. It is filled with outstanding stories, photos and news. Please contact Tracy at headquarters if you do not receive a copy. An email blast will be sent to all members (with email addresses) when the Log goes in the mail.

As work begins on upcoming issues of The Log and Log Express, please let us know if you have any good stories to contribute.

Luck to you!!

David Mink
Chair, Communications Committee

Circumnavigators Club International Weekend

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Jan 212014

See event photos in the next blog posts

Goodwill Reception – (photos here)

The Circumnavigators Club International Weekend began with a Goodwill Reception on Thursday, January 16, at the home of Past President Jeff Kelly and his wife Elizabeth in New York City, where members and guests from Chapters throughout the United States enjoyed a wonderful evening.

Magellan Dinner – (photos here)

On January 17, members and guest from around the globe came to honor the first female Supreme Court Justice of the United States, Sandra Day O’Connor. The gala event was held at the historic Union League Club in New York City. The evening began with a wonderful cocktail hour in the library where members and guests had a chance to meet Justice O’Connor and enjoy each other’s company. Once Sousa’s Circumnavigators Club March was played, everyone was seated for dinner in Lincoln Hall. International President Peter Mosse welcomed members and guests to this historic event. In attendance were Club Officers and Board Members, Past Presidents Bill Holm, Jeff Kelly, Howard Matson and Al Morasso; Chapter Presidents Angela Addario (Boston), Dan Peterson (Chicago), Barbara Roy (Naples); and Foundation Scholars Margaret Hutzel, Kip Knudson, Joshua Laurito and Kevin Short. New members Martin Baltus, Sarah Morgan, Kevin Short and Gordon Whiting were presented with membership certificates. President Peter Mosse recognized attendees for their years of membership in the Club with stars on their name tags signifying at least 10, 20 and 30 years of membership. Foundation Scholars were also recognized. Please see the list of recognized members below.

Following dinner, Past President and Magellan Award Committee Chair Howard Matson gave his introductory remarks and called to the podium the Officers, Governors, Past Presidents, Chapter Presidents and representatives of the Circumnavigators Club to present the Order of Magellan to Sandra Day O’Connor. Justice O’Connor gave an extraordinary address on her experience in the Supreme Court and her continued effort to promote civics in the classroom. Justice O’Connor developed a website – www.icivics.org in support of this effort. At the end of the evening, Justice O’Connor graciously offered to personally sign her book Out of Order for members and guests. A wonderful evening was shared by all.

Congratulations to our loyal members of 10, 20 and 30 years!

Attendees	Joined	Years
Al Morasso	1950	63
Bill Freyd	1975
Jeff Kelly	1980
Mary Brogan	1984
Gary Schieneman	1984
Ellen Parke	1984
Anne Hughes	1984	30+
Steve Barnett	1985
Bruce Morgan	1985
Suzanne Frye	1986
Howard Matson	1986
Joyce Greenberger	1987
Mary Morgan	1987
Lee Barthel	1988
Kip Knudson	1988
Donald Parrish	1989
Bill Holm	1990
Kaye Jenista	1991
Helen Jost-Mulligan	1992
Barbara Sturm	1992
Floy Barthel	1992
Marian Tonjes	1993
Carol Narup	1994
Lois Kahan	1994
Connie Wingate	1994	20+
Joe Osentoski	1995
Margaret Hutzel	1995
Alexander Sutherland	1995
Mimi Ragsdale	1996
Betty Morasso	1996
Clelia Moraes	1996
Tom Maher	1996
Barbara Roy	1997
Marion Green	1997
Lois Schine	1998
Shirl Kaslow	1998
Marion Matuszewski	1998
Gene McPherson	1998
Sue Murphy	1998
Ray Olson	1998
Raymond Schlueter	1999
Karen Schlueter	1999
Jim Arimond	1999
Beverly Anderson	1999
Peter Mosse	1999
Theresa Reilly	1999
Patricia Classen	2000
Betty Bright	2000
Mindy Sutherland	2001
James Franch	2002
Barbara Ball	2002
Barbara Franch	2002
Angela Addario	2003
Christine Mosse	2003
Alfred Morasso	2003
Lee Curran	2004
Thomas Schwarz	2004
Madelynn Schwarz	2004
Josh Laurito	2004
Marilyn Fischel	2004
Robert Barrett	2004
Donna Curran	2004	10+