Join us for an extraordinary evening of adventure and connection at "Explorers Uncorked"! Hosted by the Roy Chapman Andrews Society, this virtual event hosted on Zoom will bring together our esteemed society members and past Distinguished Explorer Award Recipients for an unforgettable experience. We hope you can join in on the fun on Wednesday, March 6th at 6:00 PM CST (USA).
Indulge your senses as we embark on a journey through the world of wine from the comfort of your own home with a wine tasting from ONEHOPE Wine! During this event, we invite you to taste a handpicked selection of wines curated with the aid of our explorer, which are available for purchase and benefit the Roy Chapman Andrews Society. Sip on these exquisite wines while listening to captivating updates from renowned explorers (who also are enjoying a glass - or two!) about their recent work and expeditions. From thrilling discoveries to untamed landscapes, these explorers will transport you to the farthest corners of the world.
Our featured Explorers are J. Kelly Cluer and Dr. M Saandar - Honorary Distinguished Explorers of The Roy Chapman Andrews Society.
Kelly and Saandar will guide us through Roy Chapman Andrews' Central Asiatic Expeditions Across Mongolia as we learn about Adventures in Centennial Rephotography.
In recent years, Kelly Cluer has worked with the American Museum of Natural History on a project to recapture and compare images captured a century ago along the route of Roy [Chapman Andrews] Central Asia Expedition in Mongolia. He is working to spread information about Mongolia's beautiful nature, remarkable history, culture, and geological formations internationally. Kelly is a Board Member and Honorary Member of the Roy Chapman Andrews Society
Saandar is a mapping specialist in Mongolia whose recent work includes development of the nation-wide GPS network in Mongolia in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence of Mongolia; implementing digital mapping systems at the Administration of Land Affairs, Geodesy and Cartography; ADB soft loan financed project on cadastral survey and land registration of Ulaanbaatar city; and Advisor to the Administration of Land Affairs, Geodesy and Cartography, Ministry of Construction and Urban Development. Dr. Saandar is an Honorary Member of the Roy Chapman Andrews Society.
So, grab your glass and get ready to uncork a world of wonder! Reserve your spot now and join us on Wednesday, March 6th at 6:00 PM CST (USA) for an evening that combines the thrill of exploration with the pleasure of fine wine. Upon registering, you will receive an email confirmation. Closer to the event date, instructions will be sent on how to access the Zoom Meeting to join Explorers Uncorked.
Together, let's celebrate the spirit of discovery, make a difference, and enjoy a recommended wine selection that will tantalize your taste buds.
We look forward to raising a toast with you at "Explorers Uncorked"!
Questions? Contact Danica at danica@roychapmanandrewssociety.org
Purchase your wine for the event at https://www.onehopewine.com/event/202465 and ONEHOPE will donate 10% of your order to the Roy Chapman Andrews Society! We encourage you to purchase the wines that are included in our tasting with ONEHOPE, but you can purchase any wine from the website to support RCAS.
FEATURED WINES INCLUDED IN TASTING:
Vintner Chardonnay
Vintner Pinot Noir
Vintner Cabernet Sauvignon
Biographic Information:
J. K. Cluer is a Carson City, Nevada, based geologist with interest in a wide range of Earth sciences and has been involved in the exploration business for 35+ years with both junior and major mining companies. He holds a M.Sc. degree in Geosciences from the University of Arizona and is a past President of the Geological Society of Nevada. Today Mr. Cluer is retired and pursuing exploration opportunities globally through a consulting practice and chasing select missions for historical rephotography. His most recent corporate role was Director of Geosciences and Exploration at Kinross Gold Corp, a Toronto-based multi-national mining company and a top ten gold producer. Prior to this assignment Cluer founded and managed Toronto Stock Exchange listed copper and gold exploration companies based in Mongolia and Nevada. From the late 1990s to mid 2000s he was Regional Exploration Manager for Centerra Gold, and was awarded the Honored Geologist of Mongolia Medal along with his Mongolian team members for putting the Boroo gold mine into commercial production, ensuring its contribution to Mongolia’s economy. His exploration team is credited with discovery of the nearby Gatsuurt gold deposit, a large undeveloped resource. Cluer is a long-time enthusiast of all things Mongolia, and a key benefactor to the Saandar Library Project – a leading English language history and technical collection in Ulaanbaatar. He is a previous speaker at the American Center for Mongolian Studies, and is a member of The Explorers Club and Honorary Member of the Roy Chapman Andrews Society. In 2021 he was awarded The Order of Polar Star of Mongolia for long-standing service to develop the mineral resource sector and expand the technical/commercial strengths of a generation of geologists.
M. Saandar, Ph.D. is a mapping specialist of long experience in Mongolia and abroad. He received his Ph.D. degree in Satellite Mapping and Space Geodesy at the Moscow Central Research Institute. He started his career in the late 1970s as senior engineer at the State Administration of Geodesy and Cartography for the Soviet – Mongolian joint space flight on the natural resource mapping system. In the mid 1980s he was Associate Professor at the Technical University of Mongolia teaching photogrammetry, aerial photography and space remote sensing. From the early 1990s he was Researcher at the Geo Information Centre working on design and implementation of geological GIS systems in cooperation with UNDP and the Ontario Geological Survey. In post-Soviet times Saandar founded MonMap Engineering Services Company to carry out the ground calibration GPS transect survey in Mongolia under US Endeavour Shuttle Radar Topography Space Mission flight program. More recently his company has been involved in development of the nation-wide GPS network in Mongolia in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence of Mongolia; implementing digital mapping systems at the Administration of Land Affairs, Geodesy and Cartography; ADB soft loan financed project on cadastral survey and land registration of Ulaanbaatar city; and Advisor to the Administration of Land Affairs, Geodesy and Cartography, Ministry of Construction and Urban Development. Dr. Saandar is an Honorary Member of the Roy Chapman Andrews Society.
