1999 Chapter Archives
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The chapter hosted three lecture events as well as the ever popular Foundation luncheon & Holiday party. Chapter representatives also attended the annual meeting. 1999 saw the addition of a new record of 16 new members; James Arimond, S.J., The chapter had no active members travel over the horizon. The chapter ended the year with 72 active members. |
Officers
- Carol A. Narup, President
- Janice (Jan) K. McCall, Secretary
- Donald (Don) M. Parrish, Jr., Treasurer
- Bradley Piper, Vice-President-First
- Jean L. Damisch, Vice-President-Second
- Eleanor C. Briggs, Foundation Co-ordinator
- Thomas (Tim) A. Vavra, Past-President
- Richard J. Damisch, Board of Governors
1999 Events
- January 15th - "Annual Chapter Board Planning meeting "
by Carol Narup
at the Narup Residence of Wilmette - April 15th - "South Africa, Zimbabwe & Botswana Visited "
by Carol Nolan & Roger Casty
at the Sunset Ridge Country Club of Northfield - April 27th - "Order of Magellan Gala Event"
& Annual Meeting
at the Union Leage Club of New York City - June 16th - "Around & to the End of the World"
by James L. Pirtle & Dr. H. Schirmer Riley; fellow members
at the Sheridan Shore Yacht Club of Wilmette - July 9th - "Annual Foundation Luncheon"
at the Briggs residence of Glencoe - September 24-25th - "Joint Chicago Detroit Chapter Weekend"
at the Chicago River Architectural Tour & Explorer's Club of Chicago - December 9th - "Annual Holiday Party"
at the Bransfield residence of Chicago
Details from the January 15th event at the Narup residence of Wilmette:
The chapter officers met to plan out the year's activities & assignments.
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On the left, Jean Damisch, Eleanor Briggs, Dick Damisch and Carol Narup take a break from their planning session. On the right, Brad Piper & Don Parrish use the break to peruse one of Carol's many sailing books. |
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Details from the April 15th event at the at the Sunset Ridge Country Club of Northfield:
Chapter member Carol Nolan & fellow traveller Roger Casty gave a visually informative overview of their recent trip to the southern portion of the African continent.
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On the left, presenters Roger Casty, Jane Smith, Carol Nolan and Mary Beth Casty pose with the chapter flag before the presentation. On the right, members Jane Hand & Jean Damisch formally induct new members John Gnaedinger, Karen & Dr Ray Schlueter. |
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Details from the April 27th event at the Union League Club of New York City:
This year's Order of Magellan honoree, Ted Turner, mingled with the members & spoke eloquently on his current causes.
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On the left, Carol & Bill Narup pose with Ted Turner before the formal program began. On the right, Don Parrish & Jean Damisch enjoy each other's company during the cocktail hour. | |||
Details from the June 16th event at the Sheridan Shore Yacht Club of Wilmette:
Fellow chapter members Dr. H. Schirmer Riley & James Pirtle captivated the group about flying their vintage Cessna not only to the "end of the world" (the southern-most tip of South America) but the harrowing adventure they had trying fly around the cape.
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On the left, Brad Piper & Don Parrish flank speakers Schirmer Riley & Jim Pirtle. On the right, Brad & Jean Piper greet fellow members Jane Smith & Carol Nolan. | |||
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On the left, Jan McCall, Ray Schlueter & Nancy Guthrie share a moment before dinner. On the right, Tim & Mae Vavra, Olin Sethness & Eleanor Briggs do likewise. | |||
Details from the July 9th event at the Briggs residence of Glencoe:
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Details from the September 24-25th joint event with the Detroit Chapter around downtown Chicago:
A large contingent from the Detroit chapter visited our city for a full week-end of joint activities. The group then hosted a joint meeting with the Adventurers Club to hear the Field Museum CEO John W. McCarter Jr. discuss Sue's acquistion.
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On the left, the Michigan chapter gathers together before boarding Chicago's famous River Tour. On the right, Dr. Jim & Virginia Bransfield meet Myles Busse before boarding the tour boat. | |||
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On the left, International President Jeff Kelly poses with chapter presidents Carol Narup, Lee Barthel & Ellen & John W. McCarter. On the right, Carol Narup confers with speaker & Field Museum CEO John W. McCarter. | |||
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On the left, new members Sue Skarecky, Ellen & John Wright & Donna Mueller display their certificates. On the right, guests Didier & Janet LePauw are introduced to Don Parrish by hosts Carol & Bill Narup. | |||
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On the left, Jeff Kelly touches base with Dorothy & Bill Meyers. On the right, Jeff Kelly & Lee Barthel examine the more esoteric trophies of the Adventurers Club. | |||
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On the left, Miriam Greenblatt, Eleanor Briggs & Ellen Wright pose with a polar bear. On the right, Virginia Bransfield & Jan McCall pose with two Detroit members & a lion. All trophies were legally hunted quite some time ago. | |||
Details from the December 9th annual Holiday Party at the Bransfield residence of Chicago:
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On the left, hosts Virginia & Dr. Jim Bransfield take a breather before the festivities begin. On the right, Treasurer Don Parrish asks scholar Alex Ortoloni how he kept his trip on budget. | |||
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On the left, past & current foundation scholars Wynn Schawver & Alex Ortoloni flank Jim Arimond, S.J. & Eleanor Briggs. On the right, Dorothy & Karl Baughman greet Mae & Tim Vavra. | |||
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On the left, Jay Freedman, Frank Magee & Jan McCall work their way up the stairs to the buffet. On the right, Jane Smith, Mae Vavra, Carol Nolan & Jean Piper wish each other a merry holiday. | |||