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Overwhelmed by Election Coverage? Meet an Internationally Known Bestselling Author of Historical Thrillers January 20, 2017 After months of inane presidential election coverage about candidate hand sizes, fake news and Russian hackings, the First Coast Tiger Bay program for January 20 th presents something com- pletely different: an internationally known bestselling novelist. Steve Berry has sold over 21,000,000 copies of his books in 51 countries. Writing in the genre of Ken Follett, David Baldacci, Dan Brown and Robert Ludlum, Steve’s international thrillers have been published in 40 languages. He was an attorney from St. Augustine who began writing fiction in 1990. After 12 years of writing—and 85 rejected manuscripts—Steve published his first historical thrillers with The Amber Room and then The Romanov Prophecy. His The Templar Legacy was listed in the 2010 National Public Radio survey of the “Hundred Best Thrillers” ever written. All his novels draw extensively from history. The escapades of Cotton Malone, a colorful ex-Justice Department operative whose career as a book seller always involved international intrigue, is a frequent character in Steve’s novels. The official description of the story-line from The 14 th Colony, Steve’s latest thriller in this series: “Shot down over Siberia, ex-Justice Department agent Cot- ton Malone is forced into a fight for survival against Ale- ksandr Zorin, a man whose loyalty to the former Soviet Un- ion has festered for decades into an intense hatred of the United States. Before escaping, Malone learns that Zorin and another ex-KGB officer, this one a sleeper still embed- ded in the West, are headed overseas to Washington D.C. Inauguration Day—noon on January 20th—is only hours away. A flaw in the Constitution, and an even more flawed presidential succession act, have opened the door to disas- ter and Zorin intends to exploit both weaknesses to their fullest. . . Armed with a weapon leftover from the Cold War, one long thought to be just a myth, Zorin plans to at- tack. He’s aided by a shocking secret hidden in the archives of America’s oldest fraternal organization—the Society of Cincinnati—a group that once lent out its military savvy to presidents, including helping to formulate three invasion plans of what was intended to be America’s 14th colony— Canada. In a race against the clock that starts in the frozen extremes of Russia and ultimately ends at the White House itself, Malone must not only battle Zorin, he must also con- front a crippling fear that he’s long denied, but which now jeopardizes everything. Steve Berry’s trademark mix of his- tory and speculation is all here in this provocative new thriller.” In addition to writing novels and short stories, Steve and his wife, Elizabeth mentor aspiring writers through History Matters (http://history-matters.org/). Their Bestseller Writ- er’s Workshops, a four-hour presentation for authors at all levels, have been attended by more than 3000 writers in the U.S. and Canada. Their next workshop will be on February 17, 2017 as part of the Amelia Island Book Festival in Fer- nandina Beach, Fl. Steve earned his JD degree from Mercer University’s Walter F George School of Law and currently serves on the Smithsonian Library Advisory Board. For more information see: http://steveberry.org/ We hope you join the inaugural First Coast Tiger Bay Club meeting for 2017 at our new location, The River Club. For the other Tiger Bay programs later this year we will gorge ourselves on politics but after a tedious elec- tion year you can cleanse your palate at the January 20 th program and enjoy the new cuisine of the River Club while escaping into the world of an international thriller. 2017 Tiger Bay Officers Michael Hollaran, President Jane Wytzka, 1st Vice President Henry Cordes, Secretary Marcia Turner, Treasurer FIRST COAST TIGER BAY CLUB meets for lunch every month, except December, on the 3rd Friday at 11:30 at The River Club, 1 Independent Drive, 35th Floor. Cost for the event, which includes the wonderful buffet and parking, is $25. Reservations are required: Call (904) 404-5471 or E-Mail: [email protected] Continued next page Tiger Bay Tracks First Coast January 2016 First Coast Tiger Bay Club, P.O. Box 2608, Jacksonville, FL 32203
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Overwhelmed by Election Coverage?
Meet an Internationally Known Bestselling Author of Historical Thrillers
January 20, 2017
After months of inane presidential election coverage about candidate hand sizes, fake news and Russian hackings, the First Coast Tiger Bay program for January 20th presents something com-pletely different: an internationally known bestselling novelist. Steve Berry has sold over 21,000,000 copies of his books in 51 countries. Writing in the genre of Ken Follett, David Baldacci, Dan Brown and Robert Ludlum, Steve’s
international thrillers have been published in 40 languages. He was an attorney from St. Augustine who began writing fiction in 1990. After 12 years of writing—and 85 rejected manuscripts—Steve published his first historical thrillers with The Amber Room and then The Romanov Prophecy. His The Templar Legacy was listed in the 2010 National Public Radio survey of the “Hundred Best Thrillers” ever written. All his novels draw extensively from history. The escapades of Cotton Malone, a colorful ex-Justice Department operative whose career as a book seller always involved international intrigue, is a frequent character in Steve’s novels. The official description of the story-line from The 14th Colony, Steve’s latest thriller in this series: “Shot down over Siberia, ex-Justice Department agent Cot-ton Malone is forced into a fight for survival against Ale-ksandr Zorin, a man whose loyalty to the former Soviet Un-ion has festered for decades into an intense hatred of the United States. Before escaping, Malone learns that Zorin and another ex-KGB officer, this one a sleeper still embed-ded in the West, are headed overseas to Washington D.C. Inauguration Day—noon on January 20th—is only hours away. A flaw in the Constitution, and an even more flawed presidential succession act, have opened the door to disas-
ter and Zorin intends to exploit both weaknesses to their fullest. . . Armed with a weapon leftover from the Cold War, one long thought to be just a myth, Zorin plans to at-tack. He’s aided by a shocking secret hidden in the archives of America’s oldest fraternal organization—the Society of Cincinnati—a group that once lent out its military savvy to presidents, including helping to formulate three invasion plans of what was intended to be America’s 14th colony—Canada. In a race against the clock that starts in the frozen extremes of Russia and ultimately ends at the White House itself, Malone must not only battle Zorin, he must also con-front a crippling fear that he’s long denied, but which now jeopardizes everything. Steve Berry’s trademark mix of his-tory and speculation is all here in this provocative new thriller.” In addition to writing novels and short stories, Steve and his wife, Elizabeth mentor aspiring writers through History Matters (http://history-matters.org/). Their Bestseller Writ-er’s Workshops, a four-hour presentation for authors at all levels, have been attended by more than 3000 writers in the U.S. and Canada. Their next workshop will be on February 17, 2017 as part of the Amelia Island Book Festival in Fer-nandina Beach, Fl. Steve earned his JD degree from Mercer University’s Walter F George School of Law and currently serves on the Smithsonian Library Advisory Board. For more information see: http://steveberry.org/ We hope you join the inaugural First Coast Tiger Bay Club meeting for 2017 at our new location, The River Club. For the other Tiger Bay programs later this year we will gorge ourselves on politics but after a tedious elec-tion year you can cleanse your palate at the January 20th program and enjoy the new cuisine of the River Club while escaping into the world of an international thriller.
2017
Tiger Bay
Officers
Michael Hollaran, President Jane Wytzka, 1st Vice President Henry Cordes, Secretary Marcia Turner, Treasurer
FIRST COAST TIGER BAY CLUB meets for lunch every month, except December, on
the 3rd Friday at 11:30 at The River Club, 1 Independent Drive, 35th Floor. Cost for
the event, which includes the wonderful buffet and parking, is $25.
Reservations are required: Call (904) 404-5471 or E-Mail: [email protected]
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January 2016 First Coast Tiger Bay Club, P.O. Box 2608, Jacksonville, FL 32203
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November 2016 Tiger Bay Straw Poll Results
1. How surprised were you by the results of the recent presidential election?
Very 48% A little 38% Not Much 14%
2. How much do you think the national polls were influenced by bias of the pollsters?
Very 31% A little 45% Not Much 19% No response 5% 3
3. Do you think the Electoral College should be replaced by popular vote?
Yes 43% No 52% Undecided 5%
4. Were you happy with the results of the election?
Yes 38% Mixed Feelings 9% No 52% Undecided 1%
5. Were you more influenced in your vote by the personalities of the candidates or by the issues?
Personality’s 14% Issues 79% Both 7%
For the PowerPoint Presentation on the 2016 election (and discussion about realigning elections) used at the November First Coast Tiger Bay Club meeting by Dr. Stephen Baker see: http://users.ju.edu/sbaker/pres2016.pps
Time to Renew Your Tiger Bay Dues for 2017
The dues for 2017 will remain the same as last year. (Application attached as a separate document)
$295 for full year (Must be paid by the end of January).
$100 for dues and $25 for each meeting attended
Student: $20 dues and $20 for each meeting attended
Hazel Gillis presents Jerry Holland with November Fang & Claw best question certificate
Michael Kerekes Presents Hazel Gillis with her outgoing 2016 Presidents Plaque
Reservations are REQUIRED. Please RSVP by
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
E-mail: [email protected] or 904-404-5471
The First Coast Tiger Bay Club is a multi-partisan political and civic forum designed to explore crucial issues of the day by interacting with outstanding speakers in an open format. The club is non-partisan, never supports particular candidates, nor take sides on issues.
The First Coast Tiger Bay Club is a multi-partisan political forum that promotes free and open debate but does not support any candidates or issues.
Dr. Stephen Baker, Newsletter Editor
Henry Cordes, Publisher
Beginning Friday January 20, 2017 we will hold our meetings at The River Club at 1 Independent Drive Suite 3500, Jacksonville, Florida 32202 (35th Floor of the Wells Fargo Building down town). There is parking under the build-ing, please park on the 1st or 2nd level in spaces the are marked for the River Club only. If all spaces are full you can park across Bay Street at Jax Center Garage, 1 W Bay Street. Please be sure to have your parking ticket validated be-fore you leave the meeting
Wells Fargo Building
River Club 35th Floor
Parking Under Building
Overflow Parking
Jax Center Garage 200 W Bay St
Tiger Bay Has Moved to The River Club
