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CHAPTER MEETING/PROGRAM SCHEDULE The Philadelphia Chapter of the Explorers' Club hosts numerous activities of interest throughout the year, including lectures and outings at venues throughout the Delaware Valley. Many events are open to those of the public who have an interest in science and exploration. Click on past chapter meetings at the left for summaries of the last year's meetings. SPRING 2006 On Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 6:00 pm members and guests will join the Philadelphia Safari & Conservation Club to hear Tweed Roosevelt (Teddy Roosevelt's great-grandson) give a presentation titled "THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND THE RIVER OF DOUBT". Tweed retraced his forefather's near-fatal 1912 expedition down the then-unmapped Amazon. Facing the perils of the jungle, tropical disease and hostile natives, Tweed's modern recreation of his great grandfather's journey remained fraught with danger. Please note the new time and location. When: Thurs., May 18 at 6 pm Where: Philadelphia Country Club 1601 Spring Mill Road Gladwyne, PA 19035 Fee: $70 per person (includes cocktails, dinner and lecture) Space is limited. Pre-paid reservations required by May 12. PREPAID RESERVATIONS REQUIRED PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 12. Make your check payable to The Philadelphia Chapter of The Explorers Club. Mail to: Cathie Cush 4 Laurel Circle Newtown, PA 18940 ************ On Wednesday, May 24, 2006 Stevie Smith will present "PEDALING TO HAWAII: A HUMAN-POWERED ODYSSEY". Stevie Smith, the first person to attempt a "human-powered" trip around the world, was an out-of-shape, inexperienced and broke young bureaucrat who decided to circumnavigate the globe by bicycle, pedal boat and in-line skates. After three years of preparation, he and his traveling companion set out to do the unthinkable. Smith will describe his amazing journey, drawing on his recently published account, "PEDALING TO HAWAII" (The Countryman Press). A reception will follow, sponsored by The Philadelphia Chapter of the Explorers Club. When: Wed., May 24 at 7 pm Where: University of Pennsylvania Bookstore 3601 Walnut St., Philadelphia Contact: Christine Hibbard at 215-898-7595 Fee: No charge ************ OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: CANOE THE DELAWARE WATER GAP When: Fri.-Sun, June 2-4, 2006 Where: Branchville, NJ Fee: $40 canoe rental Free camping in shared cabins Food - TBD This event is co-sponsored by Bill Thomas (FN'89) and the Montclair State School of Conservation. On Saturday, canoe the Delaware River, followed by a group cookout and presentation by Joel Fogel (MN'73) on "Riding the Dragon's Back," recounting his role in the first descent of China's Yangtze River. Cabins available Friday and Saturday nights. Families and friends are welcome. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 25. We must give the outfitter a head count to determine how many canoes will be required. Payment can be made on the day of the event. More details to follow. E-mail questions to cathiecush@comcast.net. Please include Explorers Club in the subject line. ************ EXPLORERS CLUB MEETINGS ELSEWHERE Regulars know of the interesting events and meetings at The Lowell Thomas Center in New York City. Their programs plus events at all of the chapters who post them may be found at: http://www.explorers.org/calendar/ ************ Great Exploring! For those few intrepid explorers who actually read this far down on the page, we Philadelphians have been suffering an avian flu associated with our Eagles football team. So here are some takes on our team: Q: What do you call 47 people sitting around a TV watching the Super Bowl? A: The Philadelphia Eagles. Q: What do the Philadelphia Eagles and Billy Graham have in common? A: The both can make 70,000 people stand up and yell "Jesus Christ". Q: How do you keep a Philadelphia Eagle out of your yard? A: Put up goal posts. Q: What do you call a Philadelphia Eagle with a Super Bowl ring? A: A thief. Q: Why doesn't Camden have a professional football team? A: Because then Philadelphia would want one. Q: Why was Andy Reid upset when the Philadelphia Eagles play book was stolen? A: Because he hadn't finished coloring it. Q: What's the difference between the Philadelphia Eagles and a dollar bill? A: You can still get four quarters out of a dollar. Q: How do the Philadelphia Eagles count to 10? A: 0-1, 0-2, 0-3, 0-4, 0-5, 0-6, 0-7, 0-8, 0-9, 0-10 Q: How many Philadelphia Eagles does it take to win a Super Bowl? A: Nobody knows and we may never find out. Q: What do the Philadelphia Eagles and possums have in common? A: Both play dead at home and get killed on the road! Yo, that's our team and and we love 'em!