The chapter continued to broaden the world knowledge of its membership by conducting three events covering countries in Asia, Europe & North America.
1988 saw the addition of 4 new members; Eleanor C. Briggs, Marshall C. Finkelman, Allison Sethness & C. Olin Sethness.
One member, Eben E. Erikson, passed Over the Horizon.
The chapter ended 1988 with 43 active members.
Officers
Benjamin J. Gingiss, President
Mary Braly, Secretary
Frank J. Magee, Treasurer
Patricia H. Buehler, Vice-President-Programs
Allin W. Proudfoot, Past-President
1988 Events
May 19th - "Travels in Korea" by Ms. Carol Powil
at the Tavern Club in Chicago
September 15th - "Letzeburgisch? What's That? Luxembourg? Where's That?; by Stephen V. Heinz
at the Baughman Residence in Lake Forest
December 10th - "A Discussion on Canada/U.S. Relations" by Anthony L. Halliday
at the Halliday Residence in Chicago
Details from the May 19th event at the Tavern Club of Chicago:
Ms. Carol Powill gave a slide show on Korea as it
was preparing for the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul. She spent a
considerable amount of time in Korea, including time studying
at Ewha Woman's University. Kim, the Tavern Club's chef, is from
Korea & prepared a truly authentic meal from his family's
recipes. After the formal lecture was complete, Kim delighted
the night owls with 2 additional hours of home videotapes.
Details from the September 15th event at the Baughman Residence in Lake Forest:
On the left, honorary Consul General of Luxembourg, Stephen V. Heinz addressed to topic's 2 questions.
On the right, Alison Sethness, Ben Gingiss & Olin Sethness sampled a special wine produced in Luxembourg.
On the left, Stephen V. Heinz dines with members Daniel Bryant & Mary Braly.
On the right, hosts Karl & Dorothy Baughman dine with the other members in their living room.
Details from the December 10th event at the Halliday Residence in Chicago:
The Canadian Consul General, Anthony Halliday & his wife Felippa graciously entertained the local membership in their downtown residence.
Excellent Canadian wines were served before & during dinner.
On the left recent host Karl Baughman meets with fellow members Karen Bay & Dan Byrant.
On the right our hosts Anthony & Felippa Halliday present their opening remarks.
The formal program included a short video as well as Anthony's insights into current opportunities & challenges facing our two nations.
The floor was then opened up for membership observations from their recent trips "Up North".
On the left, Bill & Mary Simpson, Alice Foy, Dorothy & Karl Baughman bundle up before heading out home.