CHAIRMAN'S
MESSAGE
 One
part of the travel experience is learning about new lands such as
we report in Info File Items. Another interesting part is that of
exciting and humorous (even embarrassing) situations that are encountered
abroad. Please share with us by sending along (not to exceed a typed
page) something that happened to you as this has been a popular
Centurian feature in the past.
50TH ANNIVERSARY
Click
this link to open a brief questionnaire regarding
our celebrations in 2004. Please take a moment to print and fill
out the form, then mail it to TCC headquarters. Thank you.
WAKE ISLAND
The U.S. Air Force has requested that our members DO
NOT contact them, as there is no public access to
the island for any reason. Private charter flights are no longer
permitted to land there. Please be patient, it may take some time,
like Midway.
JUNE 14TH MEETING
Special thanks to Bob Ihsen for sharing with us so many exciting
slides of his recent travel to So. Algeria & Niger. Thank you,
Bob.
NEW MEAL COSTS: SO. CALIFORNIA
With immediate effect our new meal rates will be $50 for members
and their guests, $60 for non members (not guests).
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HUMOROUS INCIDENT
Submitted by: T. Kent Berge
As I slept in a Nuevo Gorizia, Slovenia hotel in the mid-1980’s,
I was awakened
by an errant rooster who announced sunrise at 1:30 a.m. and
at intervals of 38 to 54 seconds until I arose. As I departed
the hotel, I checked out and told the desk clerk: “That
rooster belongs in chicken soup. I want you to put him in
some chicken soup!”
As
I hiked across the Italian Frontier in the pre-dawn light
I came to a Frontier Post manned by a single Frontier Guard.
He sized me up, noting my red pack, red jacket, red bandannas,
and full beard and expostulated loudly: “Garibaldi!”
Honored, I thought to myself: “I hope that when you
come to my country, the ‘frontier guard’ sizes
you up and proclaims: “George Washington!” |
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PRESIDENT'S
MESSAGE
 It's
almost time for our September luncheon – at Mr. Stox in Anaheim
– another of my favorite restaurants. My thanks to the Marshall
Family for opening for lunch especially for our club. You have read
about my favorite restaurants in other of my reports; so you may
get the opinion I like to eat out. That is not quite true. Eating
out is rarely done by me; I much prefer to DINE
out.
Food is something great to sample! We always try the local cuisine
when traveling in foreign countries. You learn something about their
culture – where they live is what they eat – and I believe
they know best how to prepare their own food. Thirty-four of us
toured India. Seven of us ate only in Indian Restaurants, and we
never got sick; the other 27 did.
My wife and I enjoy cooking and entertaining. Our friends and relatives
have come to expect a sample menu from each of our foreign trips.
We've found some interesting stores and markets looking for foreign
foods! Also every guest must taste every dish – lots of fun
and surprises!
Be sure to vote and/or offer suggestions for our 50th Anniversary
Celebration. On behalf of the Board "Thank you" for your
participation and input. I am looking forward to meeting and talking
with you at Mr. Stox.
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AN INVITATION TO
THE SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON
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| Date:
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Saturday,
September 13, 2003 |
| Place:
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Mr.
Stox Restaurant
1105 East Katella
Anaheim, CA 92805
Tel: (714) 634-2994 |
| Time:
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11:30
a.m. – No Host Cocktails
12:30 p.m. – Luncheon/Program |
| Cost:
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Members
& Guests $50
Non members (not guests) $60
Cost includes 2 glasses of wine, tax, tip |
| Payment:
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Due
September 10 |
| Parking:
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Self
Parking Free |
| Directions:
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From
LA: Fwy 5 S., exit Katella Ave, stay in right lane –
follow circle and turn right on Katella. Restaurant is on
left side – past right on Lewis.
From
San Diego: Fwy 5 – exit Katella, right on Katella, 1
block down on left side, next to Ramada Inn. |
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A more extreme form of psychological problem associated with traveling
is dromomania, also known as vagabond neurosis. In the accepted
listing of psychiatric problems in the Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders, the vagabond neurosis is classified
with the impulse control disorders. Sufferers have an abnormal impulse
to travel; they are prepared to spend beyond their means, sacrifice
jobs, lovers and security in their lust for new experiences.
Dromomaniacs not only feel more alive when traveling, but no sooner
are they home than they start planning their next trip. Fantasies
about travel occupy much of their waking thoughts and some of their
dreams." Does this remind you of anybody?
Effective October 1, 2003, all visa waiver countries travelers
must have a machine-readable passport to enter the U.S. without
a visa; otherwise a non-immigrant visa is required. Visa free countries
are the European Union, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, New Zealand and
Australia. Citizens of Belgium require this since May 15, 2003.
Guinness World Records has accepted Northern California
member Charles Veley as the youngest member to complete all 317
countries and territories at 37 years, 9 months and 17 days. Congratulations.
See photo below.
Betty Goff Cook Cartwright’s travel started with the Caribbean
and Europe at age 9, but it wasn’t until 1999 that she reached
the 300 mark. Presently she has 307, but admits that Diego Garcia
was her final fling. Missing: Ogasawara, Andaman, Laccadive and
Timor Leste.
The U.S. Government has redesigned the $20 bill. Take some time
to get to know the new bill. www.moneyfactory.com. |
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PHOTO
CAPTIONS:
1. YOUR LOS ANGELES EXECUTIVE BOARD 2003 •
L to R Front Row: Klaus Billep, Diane Jarrett, Christopher
Hudson L to R Back Row: Ruth Nelson, Kevin Hughes, David
Barry, Sanford Smith, Ken Ziegler, Jules Diebenow, Floyd
Baker
2. Treasurer Kevin Hughes in discussions
with past Presidents, Jules Diebenow, Ken Ziegler and Sanford
Smith.
3. Robert Ihsen (right), presented an exciting
slideshow of So. Algeria & Niger and is congratulated
by (L to R) Jules Diebenow, Joyce Barnes, Ken Ziegler and
Peggy Cochrane.
4. SPRING MEETING IN MIAMI • Standing:
Alvina Duffner, CarolAnn Peskin with Thailand Northern HillTribes
Headdress, Jan Novar with Thai Floating Market Bamboo Hat,
Barbara Stein with Tahitian Crown, new member Betty McCarthy,
Jim Brown, Seated: Ed McCarthy and Lee Duffner.
5. KABUL, AFGHANISTAN • Several members
traveled to Kabul. L to R: Ken Ziegler, Joan Youmans, Pat
& Don Burke, Mary Smith, Ron Endeman, Frank Puskas,
Bill Altaffer
6. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA MEMBERS MET ON JUNE
7TH, 2003 • Front Left: Charles Veley and Front Right
Jeff Shea with family. Jeff captivated the 34 members and
guests with a talk and slide show on his ascent of Mt. Everest
and Seven Summits.
7. Betty Cartwright
8. Charles Veley
9.
DENVER CELEBRATES 14 YEARS • Four of the
five original members.. L to R: Joan Madrid, Bonnie O’Leary,
David Van Treuren & Darlene Jamison 31 attended the
birthday dinner at famous White Fence Farm. Miriam Burris
(the 5th “Original” still with Club) was in
Ireland.
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The Centurian welcomes letters to the editor. Please mail to TCC.
P.O. Box 7050, Santa Monica, CA 90406, or e-mail to mail@travelerscenturyclub.org.
Submission of a letter to the editor constitutes permission to publish
the letter in the Centurian and on our website.
#419 New Nations of the World, by.Gig Gwin
#420 First Organized Group tour of Afghanistan in 23 Years, by Ronald
L. Endeman
#421 Gorilla Search in Gabon, Dr. Kenyon B. De Greene
#422 South America – Antarctica, by Jams A. Smith
Note: The opinions expressed are those of the writers and not the
Travelers’ Century Club.
A hearty thanks to all of you club members for sending in Info
Files for our Centurian. They are enjoyed by all, so please send
in your items of interest. Don't forget that these must be typewritten,
single spaced and not to exceed two pages due to cost of postage.
Those of you who have sent in your Info Files that have not yet
been published, please be patient as they will be used in the future.
Note: We do not edit or correct misspellings, since we cannot
match your type. You can also send your info files to our e-mail
address: tccclub3@gte.net
Please note that when you request back issues of Info Files, there
is a $1.00 cost per Info File.
We have new permanent name tags with the TCC Logo and your name
engraved. Cost $7.50 including shipping. If you wish to order, send
us your check and you will receive your tag in 14 to 21 days.
We finally received our order for Silver 150+ Countries and Gold
200+ Countries in tie-tack backing and pin back. Cost $8.00.
We are now offering (at regular $10.00 price) a new "his and
hers" lapel pin with a tie-tack backing making it easier to
attach. We know that you will wish to order this item to show your
friends and to wear as a symbol of the world's most prestigious
travel club. Available to all members and provisionals.
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World Travelers we are also
listing our 2003 dates:
Los
Angeles, CA
Dec. 13, 2003
Los
Angeles, CA
June 12 & Dec. 11, 2004
Orange County, CA
March 13, Sept. 11, 2004
Please
mark you calendars |
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WELL TRAVELED 2003
Our
congratulations to those Club members who have reached higher
levels of countries visited.
SPECIAL
AWARD
for 317 countries
MR.
KEN ZIEGLER
Cypress, CA
AWARD
for 250 or more countries
REV.
ROBERT F. IPPOLITO, M.S.
Honolulu, HI
GOLD
MEMBERSHIP
for 200 or more countries
MS.
CAROLYN BROADWELL
Napa, CA 94559
MRS. LAURIE K. CAMPBELL
Levittown, NY
MR. R.G. CANNING
Maywood, CA
MR. BART M. HACKLEY
Newport Beach, CA
MR. ROYAL WAYNE JAYNES, SR.
MRS. DARLYNE DEY JAYNES
Beaverton, OR
MRS. SHIRLEY J. JOHNSON
Beverly Hills, CA
MRS. DOROTHY M. LONG
Lake Forest, CA
MRS. JOAN PRESTON
Santa Barbara, CA
SILVER
MEMBERSHIP
for 150 or more countries
MR.
STEVEN R. FULLER
Kansas City, MO
MR.
WATSON E. MILLS
Sharpsburg, GA
MR.
THOMAS M. KEESLING
Naples, FL
MR.
KALMAN STERN
Yonkers, NY
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Travelers'
Century Club
P.O. Box 7050
Santa Monica, CA 90406-7050
Tel: 310-393-7419
Fax: 310-395-9511
E-mail: tccclub3@gte.net
www.travelerscenturyclub.org
Officers
Klaus Billep, Chairman
Floyd D. Baker, President
David J. Barry, Vice-President
Sanford K. Smith, Secretary
Kevin Hughes, Treasurer
Executive
Board Members
Jules F. Diebenow
Christopher Hudson
Diane Jarrett
Ruth M. Nelson
Kenneth Ziegler |
The
new TCC Membership Directory will be mailed in October 2003 |
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