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The original purpose of the Capital Tiger Bay Club, founded in 1971, was to provide a non-partisan forum on current political issues and listen to the views of newsmakers and opinion leaders of the day. Monthly luncheons are scheduled at the convenience of the speaker.
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Local leaders, state leaders, Governors, U.S. Senators and Congressional Members, and the occasional Presidental candidate have made the Capital Tiger Bay Club a critical step-or misstep-in their pursuit of political power and influence.
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Founding board members invited Democrats, Republicans, liberals and conservatives who shared a passion for politics. The club has never endorsed political candidates nor advocated a particular ideology. It has always welcomed groundbreaking ideas, passionate ideologues, and insightful discussions; the more outrageous, the better.
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Irreverent humor, sharp introductions, and the occasional roasting of members and guests are the mark of a good meeting. If laughter is good medicine, then the members of the Capital Tiger Bay Club can expect to lead long lives.
Presidents
- 1971-1972 Dan Cunningham
- 1972-1974 Cal Berry
- 1974-1976 Phil Ashler
- 1976-1978 Dave Barrett
- 1978-1980 Hendrix Chandler
- 1980-1982 Richard McFarlain
- 1982-1984 Steve Slepin
- 1984-1986 Judd Chapman
- 1986-1988 John Clark
- 1988-1990 Bill Sutton
- 1990-1992 Lee Hinkle
- 1992-1994 Scott Dailey
- 1994-1996 Charlie Barnes
- 1996-1998 Elise Judelle
- 1998-2000 Bobby Bacon
- 2000-2002 Ed Depuy
- 2002-2004 Janet Hinkle
- 2004-2006 Mark Miller
- 2006-2008 Tony Carvajal
- 2008-2010 Chris Klena
- 2010-2012 Tim Center
- 2012-2014 Laurie Walker
- 2014-2016 Steve Birtman
- 2016-2018 Jeff Ryan
- 2018-2020 Gil Ziffer
- 2020-2024 Christina Johnson
- 2024-Present Steve Birtman
Executive Secretaries
- Buzz Korst from the beginning – 1996
- Janet Hinkle 1996-1999
- Barney Bishop 1999
- Jeff Hendry 1999 – present