Circumnavigators Events in 2008

Photos of 2008 Events

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This page is the historical archive of the 6 events sponsored by the Chicago Chapter of the Circumnavigators Club in 2008.

It has copies of the invitations to the events and 36 photos taken at the events.

Click on the thumbnails for the paper invitations. Click on underlined locations for a MapQuest map.

July 25, 2008
"Foundation Fundraiser"
at the Home of Eleanor Briggs

12:30 -- Start of Luncheon

Photos from the February 13, 2008 event on "Chris Ahern's Circumnavigation" held at Loyala Academy:

					On the left, Carol Narup presents Foundation Scholar Chris Ahern with the flags of countries he visited. On the right, Alice Silva, a high school exchange student from Brazil who agreed with all of Chris' points, and her US "Mom", Vera Mayer.
					On the left, Dave Gotaas, VP of Programs explains his upcoming trip to observe Kosovo's Independence Declaration to Webmaster Don Parrish. On the right, Circumnavigators Wendy Davis and David Clark.
					(left) VP of Membership Karen Schlueter enjoys a discussion with Francis Lynch, Secretary Barb Franch and former VP of Programs Jim Franch. On the right, Circumnavigators Don & Jeneane Blom.

Photos from April 24th event on "Lois Kahan's Adventure in Romania and Moldova" held at St. Ignatius:

					Left, President Jim Arimond presents Frank & Linda Gruber with membership certificates. Right, VP Carol Narup presents the Foundation Scholar certificate to Chris Ahren for his 2007 research.
					Left, Speaker Lois Kahan, former TCC President Kevin Hughes and Webmaster Don Parrish compare notes. Right, Foundation Scholars Chris Ahern and Harris Sockel are flanked by selection committee members Don and Carol.
					Left, former VP of Programs Bob Bilhorn and Lois Kahan enjoy delicious appetizers. Right, guests Diana & Neil King are flanked by former VP of Programs Jim Franch and Secretary Barb Franch.

Photos from June 11th event on "One World by Dr. Michael Lewis" held at Monastero's Restaurant:

					Left, International VP Carol Narup with our distinguished speaker Dr. Michael Lewis. Right, Bill Narup enjoys a conversation with our Foundation Coordinator Eleanor Briggs.
					Left, a candid photo of our well dressed members Carole Nolan, Heidi Bohn and Jane Smith. Right, visitors from Miami Hashu and Ligita Gidoomal with our Secretary Barb Franch. In back, a glimpse of 2008 Foundation Scholar Harris Sockel.

Photos from the July 25th fund raiser for the Circumnavigators Foundation at the home of Eleanor Briggs:

					Left, Eleanor Briggs receives a special award for her many years of outstanding work for Foundation Scholars. Right, VP Carol Narup, Northwestern's Ron Baeutigam, and President Jim Arimond show our teamwork for Foundation Scholars.
					Left, Karen & Ray Schlueter enjoy lunch al fresco while other do likewise on the Patio. Right, Dick Kasperson and Phil Meyers celebrate another successful fund raiser with a glass of wine.
					Left, Karen & Ray Schlueter delight in a conversation with Virginia Bransfield inside Eleanor's beautiful home. Right, an animated Jeanie Latka is flanked by Bill Narup and Dick Damish.

Photos from the September 11, 2008 event on "A Climb of Kilimanjaro" held at Chicago Yacht Club:

					(Left) Virginia & Jim Bransfield enjoys pre-dinner cocktails with John Damisch. (Right) Guests Dave & Pat Makeever pose with Heidi Bohn, Jane Smith & Adella Zunas at the lovely Chicago Yacht Club.
					(Left) Our speaker big Bill Munro is flanked by his sister Elayne Kuehn and wife Opie while Dick & Jean Damish look on. Right, Dick and Jean pose with new members Bill & Lyn Redfield who are guests of VP - Programs Marilyn Fischel.
					(Left) President Jim Arimond flanked by Ray Schlueter and guests Patty McHenry and Bill Hough. (Right) New members Whitney & Arthur Watson with Karen & Ray Schlueter.
					(Left) Dave Gotaas, VP of Programs talks to Webmaster Don Parrish about their Kosovo trip. (Right) Dave and family: daughter Kathryn, wife Sally, daughter Anne Cudney, and sister-in-law Susan Larson.

Photos from the December 4th Holiday Party at the historic Deerpath Inn:

					Left, Eleanor Briggs, Bob Bilhorn & the Merczaks enjoy some pre-dinner cocktails in the historic Deerpath Inn. Right, Foundation Scholars, Alex Robins & Sarah Graber, pose with the gingerbread house.
					Left, Jean & Dick Damisch enjoy a delicious dinner in the festive atmosphere of the Holiday party. Right, Lucinda & Dick Kasperson seem to agree the Deerpath Inn was a good choice.
					Left, Alex & Sarah pose with Katie Gotaas and her guest Jonathan Deck. Right, a record cohort of new members: Bill & Marilyn Redfield, Genevieve Adsit, Katie Gotaas, and Whitney & Arthur Watson.