In 1986 The 500 Club was formed in Perth with Mr Terry Jackson as the inaugural Chairman.
The object was to bring together leaders of the business and professional community in the interests of promoting Liberal philosophy. There is undoubtedly a need for the business and professional community to develop a rapport with Liberal politicians at both State and Federal level, to ensure that the Party and its politicians are in touch with the views of its supporters; and that its supporters can communicate easily with Shadow Ministers and Members of Parliament.
Speakers at functions will be chosen from senior politicians from around the world, leading business people, prominent citizens, be it sport, culture or whatever. An interesting forum is undoubtedly a fertile scene for our members to mix with our politicians. There will also be other benefits in the cross-fertilisation which will occur between business people meeting at The 500 Club functions.
Year of Inception 1986
Original Committee
Mr Terry Jackson AM (Chair)
Mr Ken Court AM
Mr Tim Holmes
Mr Graham Reynolds
Mr Bruce Tomlinson
Past Chairpersons
Mr Terry Jackson AM
Mr Bruce Tomlinson
Ms Marylyn New
Mr Peter Middleton
Life Memberships Awarded
Mr Terry Jackson AM – 1996
Ms Marylyn New – 1996
Mr Ian Goldie – 2003
Hon Ian Laurence AM – 2003
Mr Bruce Tomlinson 2006
Mr John Patterson 2011
Mr Peter Middleton – 2013
Ms Margaret Coulthard 2016
Hon Richard Lewis JP – 2016
Mr J Barrey Williams – 2016
Membership Levels
Origination year: approximately 150
As at 2015: approximately 700
Patrons
Mr Terry Jackson AM since 2004
Mr Peter Middleton since 2013
Current Committee
Mr Peter Beekink