PAST PRESIDENTS
2022-2023 GERARD SHOUL MJF
2021-2022 DAVID MATTHIAS
2020-2021 DESIREE EDWARDS MJF
2019-2020 FRANKLIN MAYNARD MJF
2018-2019 DAVIDSON CHARLES MJF
2017-2018 SAMANTHA MALONE
2016-2017 ALAN HOSAM MJF
2015-2016 VIRGIL DANIEL MJF
2014-2015 GEORGE ROBERTS MJF
2013-2014 REGINALD PETERSON
2012-2013 R. EURAL BAPTISTE II MJF
2011-2012 LENOX LOOBY MJF
2010-2011 LESLIE EPHRAIM PMJF
2009-2010 SABRINA BENJAMIN
2008-2009 VALERIE GONSALVES-BARREIRO MJF
2007-2008 HORDLEY FORBES MJF
2006-2007 ALAN ALEXANDER MJF
2005-2006 RUBEN RICHARDS MJF
2004-2005 LESLIE SALMON PMJF
2003-2004 DONALD CHRISTIAN MJF
2002-2003 RICHARD LINDSAY
2001-2002 GLADSTON JOSEPH MJF
2000-2001 COLLINS ANTHONY
1999-2000 ROBERT REIS PMJF
1998-1999 LEROY WARREN PMJF
1997-1998 SEPTIMUS RHUDD MJF
1996-1997 WRENFORD FERRANCE
1995-1996 TREVOR VIGO MJF
1994-1995 BERT JOSEPH
1993-1994 ERIC HENRY MJF
1992-1993 FRANK ALLAWAY MJF
1991-1992 ST.LAWRENCE DEFREITAS MJF
1990-1991 WILLIAM ELKANAH ISAAC
1989-1990 GERARD BENJAMIN MJF
1988-1989 LESLIE NANTON MJF
1987-1988 CLEM SAMUELS MJF
1986-1987 RONALD STAMERS
Lion Ronnie was one of those reliable Lions who was always around and always willing. He also served the club in many capacities. He was famous for his skill in making the President’s gong, shine and sparkle and took it upon himself to clean and shine it up for special occasions.
1985-1986 ARMALD DERRICK MJF
The late Lion Armald was Lion of the Year 1989-1990 and one of the driving forces behind the popular Lions Radio/TV Bingo and the monthly Bingo at the Den. He served in many capacities including Club Treasurer. Older Lions will remember his reminder at meetings “Those of you who owe, just remember I am right here.”
1984-1985 DAVID JARDINE
Lion Jardin was our first President to be adjudged “President of the Year” in the District. He was Lion of the Year in 1980-81. Lion Jardine was a great organizer, leading many projects and he led by example as being a hard worker.
1983-1984 GEORGE DESOUZA
The late Lion DeSouza was Lion of the Year 1979-80. He was a hard worker, who supported every activity of the Club. He was outspoken and never afraid to speak his mind in the interest of making things better within the Club.
1982-1983 FRED JACOBS
The late Lion Jacobs was a Charter Member. He was an active member involved in numerous projects.
1981-1982 OLIVER F. G. DAVIS
Lion Junie served the club in many capacities during his tenure. He was instrumental in fundraising activities especially fundraising dinners and barbeques which were held at the Club. He enjoyed using his organizational and culinary skills.
1980-1981 CHARLES A. SHOUL MJF
The late Lion Charlie was Lion of the Year from 1986-1987. He was a dynamic organizer and a hard worker. He is credited along with Lion Charles “Max” Fernandez as the Lions who conceptualized what was to become the famous “Lions Carnival Dances with Burning Flames.” He was also very involved in the Lions Radio/TV Bingo. Later he went on to serve regionally as Cabinet Secretary/ Treasurer in 1985 and in 1986 to Lion H. Emanuel Lake during his tenure as District Governor & Council Chairman.
1979-1980 LIONEL BOULOS
The late Lion Boulos was a Charter Member who was active until his passing. He was a soft spoken gentleman who was always willing to serve in any capacity. He was known for his administrative skills and efficiency during his tenure as Club Secretary and Treasurer.
1978-1979 EUSTACE NANTON MJF
The late Lion Eustace become a member in January 1969 and actively served with his Partner in Service Generis for 32 years until the age of 80. He was Lion of the Year in 1976-1977. He also gave us our 20th President (his son Leslie) who was inspired to follow in his father’s footsteps. Lion Eustace remained a committed Lion until his passing in May, 2016.
1977-1978 ARTHUR CHARLES MJF
The late Lion Charles was Lion of the Year that same year he was President. Like Lion H. Emmanuel Lake, Lion Charles was very strong on doing things the right way. The rules and regulations had to be followed or he would be on his feet to educate those who did not follow the Constitution.
1976-1977 H. A. MURDOCH
The late Lion Murdoch was our Charter Treasurer when the club was formed in 1968. His organizational and administrative skills were critical in putting the club on firm footing in those early days. He too was very meticulous when it came to matters of the Constitution and doing things in a proper manner.
1975-1976 H. EMMANUEL LAKE
The late Lion Lake was Lion of the Year 1974-1975 and became President the following year. Lion Lake was a stickler for rules and regulations and knew the Constitution and By Laws by heart. Lion Lake served as Cabinet Secretary/Treasurer during Lion Robinson’s tenure as District Governor and Council Chairman. Lion Lake would follow in his footsteps and become the second member of our Club to be elected as District Governor in 1985 and Council Chairman in 1986.
1974-1975 DR. ALFORD WALWYN
The late Lion Dr. Alford Walwyn MJF was a Charter Member. He was Lion of the Year from 1971-1972. When our Club was formed, blindness was high on the agenda. Our first major project was with the Workshop for the Blind. Lion Walwyn played a pivotal and valuable role to volunteer his training and medical expertise in Ophthalmology to serve actively in this area.
1973-1974 EUGENE SELKRIDGE
Our 5th President was the late Lion Eugene Selkridge from 1973-1974. He was a Charter Member and was Lion of the Year in 1968-1970. He was very involved in all aspects of the club’s development.
1972-1973 WILKIN GRIFFITH MJF
Our 4th President was the late Lion Wilkin Griffith MJF who served from 1972-1973. Lion Wilkin was a Charter Member who was very involved in all activities of the Club from the inception until the late 90’s.
1971-1972 DR. JOS. ROBINSON MJF
The late Dr. Robinson, well known as “Jo Rob,” was a Charter Member and the Club’s 3rd Vice President when we received our Charter from Lions Int’l. He would go on to become the First District Governor from Antigua in 1979 and then Council Chairman in 1980. He was Lion of the Year in 1975-1976.
1970-1971 CYRIL CUMBERBATCH
The late Lion Cyril Cumberbatch served as our Charter Secretary prior to becoming the 2nd President. He was also Lion of the Year 1969 -1970. Lion Cyril was known as the Club’s historian as he meticulously kept all the records and history. He was highly respected locally and regionally.
1968-1970 MAURICE MICHAEL
The late Lion Maurice was our Charter President. He was one of the driving forces behind the formation of the Club and except for a short period in the first two years, meetings were held at his Michael’s Mount Hotel, on the site that is now Mount St. John Medical Centre. Lion Maurice was the pioneer who charted our way.
