Intriguing India Warms Winter Gathering of the TCC Charter Chapter in Beverly Hills

TCC Honorees Wanda Ross (150 destinations) and Erika Fernbach (250) are recognized for their travel accomplishments (see more photos below)

More than 65 TCC members and guests gathered for the Charter Chapter’s Annual International Holiday Lunch at Lawry’s The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills, California, amidst festive decorations and newly-remodeled surroundings.

Diana and Dennis Trombley shared many adventures in their presentation, “Intriguing India,” with travels throughout the country including the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Jaipur, Udaipur, Agra (Taj Mahal), Mumbai, Aurangabad (the Ellora and Aganta caves), the Kerala area, ceremonies of the Brahma priests on the Ganges in Varanasi and finally Delhi.

President JoAnn Schwartz presented pins and certificates to members achieving new destination levels, including Erika Fernbach upon the achievement of visiting her 250th country/territory, Peter and Linda Schlesinger for their 200-country accomplishments as well as Wanda Ross who has reached 150 destinations.

Five new Full Members and two Provisional Members were also welcomed into the club.

Peter and Linda Schlesinger receive certificates honoring their 200 destination achievement
Charter Chapter Coordinator Michael Sholer (center) congratulates Dennis and Diana Trombley for their “Intriguing India” presentation
Dennis Trombley, Diana Trombley, Sharon Lee and Nancy Bandley are welcomed as Full Members of the Travelers’ Century Club
President JoAnn Schwartz congratulates new Full Member Avi Ivan at our December meeting
Lillie Echevarria and TCC Director Margo Bart traveled from Northern California to attend our Holiday Lunch in Beverly Hills
Dr. Maher Sesi and Krista Allen (foreground) share pre-program travel tales with Eric and Rhonda Ingelman (background center)
Aviram Margalith, Annette Mann and Marc Powell exchange stories prior to lunch
Part of the large crowd at Lawry’s The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills for our festive gathering