Photos of 2013 Events
This page is the historical archive of the 6 events sponsored by the Chicago Chapter of the Circumnavigators Club in 2013. 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.
February 20, 2013
"Digital Citizen"
by Kevin Short
at Loyola Academy. Their website.
6:00 - 7:00pm -- Open Bar
7:00 - 8:00pm -- Dinner in the Faculty Lounge
8:00pm -- Program in the Marillac Room
April 9, 2013
"Solomon Islands on a Dive Boat"
by Beth & Bill Coulson
at St. Ignatius. Their website.
6:00 - 7:00pm -- Cocktails in the 4th Floor, Grand Gallery
7:00 - 8:00pm -- Dinner in the 4th Floor Brunswick Room
8:00pm -- Program
June 13, 2013
"Where the Wild Things Are: Mountain Gorillas, Grey Whales and Polar Bears" by Amy Marta & Ruey Tu
at Lao You Ju in Chinatown. Their website.
6:00 - 7:00 -- Cash Bar
7:00 - 8:00 -- Dinner
8:00 -- Presentation
July 20, 2013
Circumnavigator Club Foundation Luncheon
At the Home of Clarke & Pat Smith in Historic Fort Sheridan, Highland Park.
12:00 (noon) -- Event Begins.
2:30 pm -- Event concludes
September 18, 2013
"45 Hundred Years of Iran in 45 minutes"
by Dr. JoAnn Scurlock and Dr. Richard Beal
at Chicago Yacht Club. Their website.
6:00 - 7:00pm -- Cocktails (Cash Bar)
7:00 - 8:00pm -- Buffet Dinner
8:00pm -- Program
December 17, 2013
Holiday Dinner Party
at Galleria Marchetti. Their website.
6:30 - Social Hour
7:30 - Dinner
On February 20, 2013 at Loyola Academy, Kevin Short spoke on his Circumnavigation Research Trip:
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Left: 2012 Foundation Scholar Kevin Short and his proud father during pre-dinner socializing. Right: Karen Schlueter and Lois Holyoak during their discussion. |
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Left: NU's Jana Measells flanked by Kevin and Catherine Althaus. Right: Scholars from 3 years in a row: Catherine (2013), Kevin (2012) and Ben Shorofsky (2011). |
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Left: Kevin produced his thought-provoking talk on how smart phones & the Internet are empowering citizens
in a new technology Prezi. Right: Kevin may hold the record of having his Circumnavigators flag photographed in 6 continents as he made friends around the world. |
On April 9, 2013 at St. Ignatius, Beth & Bill Coulson spoke on their Solomon Islands Trip on a Dive Boat:
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Left: President Jim Arimond flanked by the Schluters and the Winships. Right: Esther Segel and Don Blom pause their discussion for a photo. |
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Left: The Brandfields and Dick Damish in his classic world map jacket. Right: New Member Alice Letzen, Jeneane Blom and her guest. |
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Left: Linda Gruber, Marilyn Fischel, New Member John Meade and his wife Judy. Right: VP Karen Schlueter, Jacklyn Winship's husband and Peg Leonard enjoy a pre-dinner conversation. | |||
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Left: Speakers Bill & Beth Coulson, Executive VP Dan Peterson and Treasurer Barb Franch. Right: Speaker Beth Coulson enjoys a lively conservation with former VP Bob Bilhorn. |
On June 13, 2013 at the Lao You Ju Restaurant, Amy Marta & Ruey Tu spoke on their Adventure Trips:
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In lieu of photos from the event, here are some memory joggers: Kevin Short proudly displays the flags of the 9 countries he visited on his circumnavigation. A gorilla demonstrates the meaning of a real adventure by observing our speakers Ruey Tu and Amy Marta. |
On July 20, 2013 our Annual Foundation Fundraiser was held at the home of Clarke and Pat Smith :
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Left: Our gracious hosts Pat & Clarke Smith at their home in Historic Fort Sheridan. Right: Virgin Mullin, Executive VP Dan Peterson and Virginia Bransfield pause for a picture. | |||
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Left: Barbara Wanke, VP Carol Narup, Pete Peterson and VP Marilyn Fischel lined up for the camera. Right: As did Lyn & Bill Redfield and Heidi Bohn. |
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(L) Carol Narup flanked by Foundation Scholars and Fulbright Winners Ben Shorofsky & Sarah Graber. (In the right background), President Jim Arimond then recognized the producers of the History of our Chapter's First 25 Years: Karen Schlueter and Jim & Barb Franch. | |||
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Left: Lucinda & Dick Kasperson enjoy their conversation while (right) their guest from Serbia student Djordie Petrovic talks to prospective member CJ Ford. | |||
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Left: Dan Peterson and Bob Bilhorn have a chat while enjoying the party. Right: Jim Franch and Virginia Mullin pose for a photo. |
On September 18, 2013 at the Chicago Yacht Club, Dr. JoAnn Scurlock and Dr. Richard Beal spoke on Iran:
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Left: Virginia Bransfield chats with Katie Malone and Virginia Walsh. Right: All smiles for the camera: Treasurer Barb Franch stands behind Jane Smith who has guests on both sides of her. | |||
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Enjoying the magnificent Lake Michigan view (L) Dick Damisch, Genevieve Adsit, Lucinda & Dick Kasperson and (R) Bernice Pink with Ray & Karen Schlueter. |
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Posing for the camera (L) Alice Lentzen, Genevieve Adsit, Marilyn Fischel & guest Joe Pirazzi Right: Deanna Padgett and Jim Franch converse by a harbor photo. |
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Left: Kent & Jaclyn Winship with our outstanding speakers, Dr. Richard Beal & Dr. JoAnn Scurlock
who showed hundreds of photos. Right: Jim Arimond, Marilyn Fischel and Dick Kasperson. |
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Left: Carol Narup & 2013 Foundation Scholar Catherine Althaus. Right: Webmaster Don Parrish pauses for a final photo with Executive VP Dan Peterson as they leave the spacious downstairs lobby. |
On December 17, 2013 at the atmospheric Galleria Marchetti in Chicago we enjoyed our annual Holiday Party
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Outgoing President Jim Arimond & New President Dan Peterson. Right: Dick & Lucinda Kasperson with guest Djordie Petrovic. | |||
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Left: Virginia Bransfield and Webmaster Don Parrish. Right: Virginia Walsh and Esther Segal. |
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Left: Interrupting a discussion for a photo Ray & VP Karen Schlueter with
Marilyn Fischel and Treasurer Barb Franch. Right: Showing holiday cheer Santa CJ Ford and Virginia Mullin. |
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Left: President Dan Peterson flanked by Jeneane & Don Blom. Right: Melanie Peterson and their guest Renee Betzelos. |
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Left: Bob Bilhorn and Jane Smith enjoy dinner. Right: Dick Damisch and Genevieve Adsit pose for the camera in front of the large wall painting. |