Photos for 2002 Events
| In Chicago, the local chapter usually
sponsors 3 educational events a year plus a
Holiday party in December. We also sponsor a
party in July to raise funds to support the Circumnavigators
Foundation. One of the main activities of the
Foundation is to send carefully selected students
("scholars") on an around the
world trip to pursue research. Typical scheduling at a Chicago event is to have cocktails from 6:00 to 7:00 with dinner served at 7:00. The presentation follows dinner. Time is reserved for some questions and answers. Speakers may be members talking about their trips or outside experts invited to share their adventures. Members are encouraged to invite guests to attend attend our events. |
Here was the schedule of club activities in 2002. Clicking on the location, links you to the MapQuest web site for details on how to reach that location.
- April 4th - "A Do-It-Yourself Boat Trip in France" by Jim Arimond - St. Ignatius
- June 6th - "I sailed my boat around the world" by Bob Bilhorn - Chicago Yacht Club
- July 19th - "Foundation Fund Raiser" - Home of Eleanor Briggs
- September 29th - "Trip to Southern India" by Miriam Greenblatt - Skokie Country Club
- December 15th - "Holiday Party" - Union League Club
Photos from the April 4, 2002 event at the landmark St. Ignatius College Prep:
Click to enlarge thumbnails. On the left Brad Piper
receives a plaque for outstanding service from Carol
Narup for his contributions as VP of programs on the
occasion of his departure from the chapter as he and his
wife Jean retire to Arizona. Dan Hoyle, our
Foundation Scholar for 2002, outlined his itinerary and
research plans. Jim Arimond gave a delightful talk
on the wonders of a do it yourself boat trip on a 17th
century canal in France.
Photos from the June 6, 2002 event at the scenic Chicago Yacht Club:
Click to enlarge thumbnails. On the left Bob
Bilhorn thrills the audience with stories from his 5
year around the world trip on his personal yacht -- a
trip of more than 55,000 miles at an average speed of 5
knots. Club President Carol Narup and
Circumnavigator husband Bill enjoy the meal, the
splendid view and Bob's talk while posing for a 50th
wedding anniversary photo.
Photo from the September 29, 2002 event at the Skokie Country Club:
Click to enlarge thumbnail. What an amazing photo of 4 couple celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in 2002: Harriet & John Damisch,
Jean & Dick Damisch, Carol & Bill Narup and Robert & June Fischer. (Robert is between Carol and Bill). Miriam Greenblatt
presented an interesting slide show on her trip to the less traveled parts of India.
Photos from the 100th celebration of the Circumnavigator Club in New York on December 6, 2002:
Chicago was one of the best representated clubs at the gala celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Circumnavigators Club
on December 6, 2002 at the Union League Club in New York City. Reeve Lindbergh, daughter of Charles Lindbergh, gave one of
the main talks.
Chicago Circumnavigators say goodbye to outgoing International President Jeff Kelly. Jeff is flanked by his former teacher Chicago
VP-Foundation Jim Arimond and former Chicago President Dick Damisch. Chicago Treasurer Don Parrish displays the famous whaletooth gavel
presented to the club by William Jennings Bryan almost 100 years ago.
Photos from the December 15, 2002 holiday party at the Chicago Union League Club:
Mae & Tim Vavra socialize with Alison & Olin Sethness and Frank Magee. On
the right, Walter & Joyce Curtis chat with Jim & Julie Moore. Dan Hoyle gave a fantastic presentation on his
5 month circumnagivation.
2001 Events
Here were the events for 2001:
- May 11th - "Expedition to Antarctica" - St. Ignatius College Prep
- June 7 - "Sailing the South Pacific" - Harrington Hall
- July 13 - "Foundation Fund Raiser" - Home of Eleanor Briggs
- September 13th - "Trip to Western Ethiopia" - Home of David & Sally Gotaas
- December 6th - "Holiday Party" - Home of Lucinda & Richard Kasperson