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The Circumnavigators Club is an organization for people who have made a trip around the world. Learn more about the Club on the international website. The Chicago chapter sponsors 4 educational events a year plus a December Holiday party. To raise funds to support the Circumnavigators Foundation, we have a party in July. One of the main activities of the Foundation is to send carefully selected students (Scholars) on an around the world trip to pursue research. Our creed is:  |
See our 2011 events and photos in the archive. Also view events and photos from 2002 to 2010.
Below are our 2012 events. Please reserve these dates. More information is posted, as it becomes available, from Dan Peterson (contact via e-mail), our Vice President of Programs as he determines speakers and locations. Marilyn Fischel (e-mail) is the other Vice President of Programs. Her focus is on event execution.
Click on the thumbnails for the paper invitations. Click on underlined locations for a MapQuest map.
February 7, 2012
"Defining Sustainable Development"
by Ben Shorofsky
at Loyola Academy. Their website.
6:00 - 7:00pm -- Open Bar
7:00 - 8:00pm -- Dinner in the Faculty Lounge
8:00pm -- Program in the Marillac Room
April 17, 2012
"100 Circumnavigations on the 100th Anniversary of the South Pole"
by Don Parrish
at St. Ignatius. Their website.
6:00 - 7:00pm -- Cocktails in the 4th Floor, Grand Gallery
7:00 - 8:00pm -- Dinner in the 4th Floor Brunswick Room
8:00pm -- Program
June 13, 2012
"Botswana & South Africa"
by Chuck Doherty
at McCormick & Schmick's in Skokie. Their website.
6:00 - 7:00 -- Cash Bar
7:00 - 8:00 -- Dinner
8:00 -- Presentation-
July 14, 2012
Circumnavigator Club Foundation Luncheon
at the Home of Lucinda & Dick Kasperson in Northbrook
1:00 -- Event Begins.
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September 11, 2012
"TBD"
by TBD
at Chicago Yacht Club. Their website.
6:00 - 7:00pm -- Cocktails (Cash Bar)
7:00 - 8:00pm -- Dinner
8:00pm -- Program
- December 4, 2012
Holiday Dinner Party
at Greek Islands in Chicago. Their website.
6:30 - 7:30pm -- Reception (Cash Bar)
7:30 - 8:30pm -- Gourmet Dinner
On February 7, 2012 at Loyola Academy, Ben Shorofsky spoke on his Circumnavigation Research Trip:
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Left: Jay Harran and Jim Brandsfield enjoy conversation and a drink before dinner. Right: Jane Smith and Lois Holyoak and pending member Bob Holyoak do the same. | |||
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Left: Peter Civetta and Jana Measells who work with Foundation Scholars at Northwestern
bask in Ben's success. Right: Ben Shorofsky with proud parents Steve & Cheryl. |
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Left: Kevin Short Foundation Scholar for 2012 with Virginia Mullins and Ben Shorofsky
who will advise Kevin on tips for success. Right: The chapter tradition continues: Carol Narup presented Ben with the flags of countries he visited, and he identified them all correctly. |
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Left: Don Parrish and Lois Kahan marveled at Ben's presentation including a surprise video of thanks
from all past Foundation Scholars. Right: Ralph & Esther Segel also enjoyed the presentation. |
On April 17, 2012 at St. Ignatius, Don Parrish spoke on his trip to the South Pole on its 100th Anniversary:
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Left: Bernice Pink, Ralph Segel and Del Zunas enjoy a conversation. Right: Barb Wilcox, Don Blom and Peg Leonard enjoy a glass of wine, conversation and the historic surroundings. | |||
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Left: Bob Bilhorn and tonight's speaker Don Parrish enjoy conversation and the ambience of St. Ignatius, as do - Right: Nick & Deanna Padgett and Frank & Linda Gruber. |
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Left: Dick Damisch with Dan & Melanie Peterson are all in great spirits looking
forward to another memorable event. Right: The chapter tradition continues: Jaclyn Winship receives her membership certificate from VP Karen Schlueter. |
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Left: the South Pole where Don Parrish made 100 circumnavigations to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of
Roald Amundsen's achievement. Right: Don holds Amunden's watch. Read Don's trip report. |