Dear Tiger Bay Members,

As we move into the final stretch of the year, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your continued commitment to the mission of the Tampa Tiger Bay Club. Your engagement—whether attending our lunches, asking tough questions, or simply supporting from afar—has kept our organization vibrant, relevant, and true to its 42-year legacy of civic dialogue.

Looking ahead, we have an exciting lineup of programs (view here) for the rest of the year, including our Lifetime Achievement Awards in December (details here), where we will honor two of our community leaders, celebrating legacies of service that inspire us all. At the same time, we are proud to invest in the future through the Tiger Bay Club Scholarship (learn more), ensuring the next generation carries forward the values of civic responsibility and public engagement.

Yet as much as we reflect on what we’ve done and look forward to what’s ahead, I believe we must also recommit ourselves to something larger than our events. At a time when division too often threatens to drown out dialogue, Tiger Bay must stand as a beacon of respect and civility. Let us lead by example—debating with passion, yes, but never forgetting that we are neighbors, fellow citizens, and, above all, Americans.

Together, let’s continue to grow, learn, and challenge one another—always with respect, always with hope, and always with the belief that we can build a stronger community and a stronger democracy.

With gratitude,