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.
These were our events for 2006. Note we provide a link to the MapQuest website for
details on how to reach each event location.
April 6th - "Visit to North Korea" by Don Parrish
- St. Ignatius
6:00 - 7:00pm -- Cocktails on the 4th Floor, Grand Gallery
7:00 - 8:00pm -- Dinner on the 4th Floor Brunswick Room
8:00pm -- Program
June 1st - "Dynamic Changes: USSR to Russia" by Irwin Weil
- Skokie Country Club in Glencoe
6:00 - 7:00pm -- Cash Bar
7:00 - 8:00pm -- Dinner
8:00pm -- Program
Photos from the April 6, 2006 event on "Visit to North Korea" held at St. Ignatius:
On the left, 2006 Foundation Scholar Alex Robins is flanked by Bill and Carol Narup.
On the right, Bob Bilhorn and his guest chat with Lucinda Kasperson during the cocktail hour
prior to the program in beautiful and historic St. Ignatius with its hand-carved woodwork.
On the left, Scott Davis, VP of Membership, presents a new membership certificate to Peggy Simonsen.
On the right, Don Parrish concludes his insightful and educational PowerPoint presentation on his Visit to North Korea as
VP of Programs, Bob Bilhorn, starts the Q&A. Material from the talk is on
the web at http://www.donparrish.com/NorthKorea.html
Photos from the June 1, 2006 event on "Dynamic Changes: USSR to Russia" held at the Skokie Country Club:
On the left, our speaker Northwestern Professor Irving Weil is flanked by Bob Bilhorn and Ralph Seghal.
On the right, Dorothy and Karl Baughman share a conservation with Dick Damisch during the cocktail hour
prior to the program at the Skokie Country Club.
On the left, new members Don and Jeneane Blom flank Wendy Davis and Peggy Simonsen.
On the right, new members Jean and Rich Merczak enjoy their dinner while conserving with many old members.
On the left, Lucinda and Dick Kasperson share dinner with Harriet Damisch.
On the right, Bob Bilhorn treats Carol Narup, Eleanor Briggs and her neighbor Adolph to a sail
on his yacht Tally Ho on which he took five years to sail around the world.
Photos from the July 20, 2006 Foundation Fundraiser at Eleanor Brigg's home
On the left, Bob Bilhorn with our beautiful hostess Eleanor Briggs.
On the right, a teamwork celebration between Northwestern and our chapter: NU's Ron Braeutigam (left) replaces Steve Fisher,
who was rewarded with a Circumnavigators Flag by Carol Narup and Jim Arimond.
On the left, our newest member Marie French receives her certificate from
our VP of Membership, Scott Davis.
On the right, Jean Damisch leads the group in singing Happy Birthday to a delighted Bob Rain.
Photos from the September 14, 2006 Event on "Travel Travails" held at Harrington's Restaurant
On the left, Hunt Talmage and his wife Kathrin (right) who have hosted many
Circumnavigators in Bangkok visit Chicago
hosted by the Narups and Bill Bilhorn.
On the right, our speaker Jim Lungo chats with Board Members Barb Franch
and Eleanor Briggs.
On the left, our President Jim Arimond, Greg Meyering, son of member Don Meyering, and long time
New York member Lois Kahan visiting Chicago.
On the right, enjoying the evening are Peggy Simonsen, Jean Mazerak, Mary Lou Rain and Wendy Davis.
Photos from the December 7, 2006 Holiday Party Held at the Lincoln Park Home of Marilyn Fischel
On the left, 2006 Foundation Scholar Alex Robins, VP - Foundation Carol Narup,
and Chapter President Jim Arimond.
On the right, Alex entertains a group of Circumnavigators who have been enjoying the fabulous views
of Lincoln Park and Chicago.
On the left, our President Jim Arimond, talks with Sharon Seagran and Peggy Simonsen
while admiring the sweeping views of Chicago at night.
On the right, long-time chapter members Jane Smith, Jean Damisch and Virginia Bransfield enjoy
the lovely party.
On the left, our hostess Marilyn Fischel ensures that Del Zunas is enjoying her dinner.
On the right, Jon Fischel with his mother. Jon drove in from the suburbs to assist her in
hosting the chapter by keeping glasses filled with favorite beverages.
On the left, a portion of Marilyn's fascinating collection of hotel keys. Chapter members were very
impressed with the variety of keys and Marilyn's diligence in collecting them.
On the right, a small part of Marilyn's collection of Buddhas from all over the world.