Fellow Philadelphia Chapter Explorers and Friends,
The 2025Annual Meeting of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Explorers Club will be held on Thursday 16 October at the Old York Road Country Club at 801 Tennis Avenue in Ambler, Pennsylvania.
Members, prospective members and guests are invited to attend. Business casual or explorer dress is encouraged, and please be mindful of the club’s dress code.
The agenda for the Annual Meeting will include an update on our chapter’s membership statistics, an overview of recent and upcoming chapter activities, and an opportunity for members to provide updates on current expeditions. After the conclusion of the official proceedings, our own Art Trembanis FN’22 will deliver this year's keynote address.
Kenchreai Project
Dr. Art Trembanis FN’22 will present an overview of the exploration work of his group, highlighting their use of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) in ocean science. He will give a special focus to the upcoming Kenchreai project in Greece, where the team will map and survey the submerged portion of a late Roman, early Byzantine port city on the east coast of the Isthmus of Corinth. Dr. Trembanis will also showcase the group’s newest ROV system, which was recently donated to his group. As part of the presentation, attendees will learn about opportunities for field participation and sponsorship to help advance this exciting expedition, for which Dr. Trembanis is applying to carry the Explorers Club flag.
Schedule
5:00 PM Social Hour
6:00 PM Annual Meeting/Keynote Address
7:00 PM Dinner
Dinner and Beverage Service
A cash bar will be available throughout the evening. For anyone wishing to stay for dinner, a three-course dinner with a choice of preselected entrée will be served at 7:00 PM. Please note that there is no ATM on the club premises, and the club cannot accept credit cards for bar purchases. Please bring cash to purchase beverages.
Dinner Reservations
The cost for dinner is $50 per person, payable in advance. To confirm your reservation for dinner, please make checks payable to “Explorers Club Philadelphia Chapter” and mail them to our chapter’s treasurer, Timothy Stevens, at: Davison and McCarthy, PC, Two City Center, 645 Hamilton Street, Suite 510, Allentown, PA 18101. Payment can also be made by Venmo to @TEC_Philadelphia. So that we can give the club’s kitchen an accurate count, please ensure that your payment is received by Friday 10 October. Also, please include your entrée (Pork Loin, Mahi Mahi or Garden Vegetable Risotto).
Presentation Only Option
Explorers and guests may enjoy the “Kenchreai Project" presentation without staying for dinner. If you choose this option, please consider making a $10 donation to the Philadelphia Chapter of Explorers Club
Chapter Merchandise
Chapter lapel pins ($10) and ball caps ($25) in navy blue and khaki will be available for sale during Social Hour. Payment can be made by cash, check or Venmo.
Directions
Old York Road is located at 801 Tennis Avenue in Ambler, near exit 339 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The club has ample free parking.
I hope you’ll be able to join us for what I am sure will be an informative and enjoyable evening.
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