Welcome to the Tigers' Den

June President's Message

Membership Survey Follow-up

Over the last two months there have been membership surveys at each seat to gain feedback from as many members and guests as possible.  To date we have received 155 completed surveys.  We have received excellent feedback and suggestions.  Currently the data shows that Tiger Bay members enjoy attending luncheons at both the St. Petersburg Yacht Club and the St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater.  The locations are currently planned based on availability and speakers and topics of particular interest to a mid/north county or St. Pete audience.  Additionally it appears that the membership is interested in having an occasional breakfast.  The Board will explore this option more in-depth and alert the membership accordingly. 

Within the survey responses, the most interesting responses fell under the question, "What does Tiger Bay mean to you?".  A sampling of the comments: "Getting to know candidates prior to elections and learning about current events", "Vigorous discussions of major issues; high profile speakers", "Intellectual stimulation.", "A great place to get to meet and hear people who might not be accessible to the general public", "Information, friendships, connections, politics, staying informed", "Opportunity to meet with professionals who have political and community interest". 

The question regarding the desire for a Club directory will be discussed and analyzed by the Board of Directors and more information will be shared with the membership in a future Tiger Growls.

If you have been unable to attend a recent luncheon, the survey will soon be available on the website, be on the look-out for an email with the information.  We want to hear from as many members as possible.

We have a wonderful line-up of programming over the summer months and hope to see you in the Tigers' Den!

Gary J. Stempinski
President

What’s all this about a “Fang & Claw?”

Perhaps the most appealing benefit of membership is the ability to participate in Question & Answer sessions with our speakers. The coveted "Fang & Claw Award" is presented to the member at each meeting who "slashes through pretension and prevarication" with the toughest question of the day.

Tiger Bay member Karl Nurse took home the Tiger at the May 9th Traditional vs. New Media luncheon held at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club for asking the panel "whether the media today is leading us to a more educated public or opinionated".  The panel was comprised of Eric Deggans, Jeff Houck, Mitch Perry, Noah Pransky, John Romano, and Peter Schorsch.