PAST PRESIDENTS
2023-2024 LEANDRA LEWIS MJF
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
Lion Richard was an active Lion both locally and on the regional scene during his time in the Club. He was Secretary of the Year in the District in 1999/2000. He was recognized in 2001-2002 as Lion of the Year.
2001-2002 GLADSTON JOSEPH MJF
The late Lion Gladston has the distinctinon of being awarded Lion of the Year twice. He was first awarded Lion of the Year in 1996/97. He was one our most active and productive members; from organizing our Thanksgiving Dinners, to getting us corporate donors, to investigating health cases Lion Gladston lived our motto: We serve. He was one of our most prolific ticket sellers. As a testimony to his service ethic he was awarded Lion of the Year for the second time in 2016/2017.
2000-2001 COLLINS ANTHONY
Lion Collins has served in many capacities. Lion Collins transferred to Antigua from St. Lucia and immersed himself in the Club. He was Lion of the Year 1998/99. Under Lion Collins, leadership, the Club was the first to hold a national career guidance event at the Multipurpose Center. He also led the establishment of a computer Lab at the Irene B. Williams School.
1999-2000 ROBERT "BOBBY" REIS PMJF
Lion Bobby led us into a new Millennium. He was Lion of the Year in 1990-91. He is well known and loved in the region having served at the District Cabinet level on 8 occasions, including Zone and Region Chairman. He was President of the Year in the District in 1999-2000 and under his Presidency the Lions Club of Antigua, for its first and only time, was adjudged “Club of the Year” in the District. Lion Bobby is renowned for his leadership and fundraising. He has successfully organizing our MDC twice. He is the longest standing Melvin Jones Fellow in our Club being awarded in March, 1994.
1998-1999 LEROY WARREN PMJF
Lion Leroy is our longest serving Lion. In 2015, the Nation conferred on him the National Award of Grand Officer of the Most Precious Order of Princely Heritage, GOH. In 2016, the Club further honoured him by recognizing him as a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow PMJF– the first member of our club to attain this recognition.
1997-1998 SEPTIMUS RHUDD MJF
Lion Septimus was Lion of the Year in 991-92 and was the first Lion from our Club to be adjudged “Secretary of the Year” in the District 1991-92. He is the club’s legal advisor and offers his service pro bono. He is known for his sharp wit and sense of humor and can always be called on for a joke or two.
1996-1997 WRENFORD FERRANCE
The late Lion Wrenford served as Secretary on more than one occasion and was ever present during our Carnival dance fundraisers. He will always be remembered for his barbeque grilling skills during our Santa Fun Fairs.
1995-1996 TREVOR VIGO MJF
Antigua was fortunate that this human dynamo was our President in September 1995 when the island was devastated by Hurricane Luis. Under Lion Vigo’s dynamic and efficient leadership the Club played a major role as the Den was a relief distribution center for the supplies that had been donated from around the world. Under his Presidency, major property development was done with a new fence erected and major work done on the grounds. Lion Vigo is another Lion who knew the Constitution and By Laws by heart and would educate Members to avoid the rules being broken.
1994-1995 BERT JOSEPH
The late Lion Bert served the Club in many capacities over his years of service and was meticulous. Known for his sense of humor and style he was always very dignified in everything he did.
1993-1994 ERIC HENRY MJF
Lion Eric has a wealth of information on the club. With his efficiency he served the Club as Secretary on more than one occasion. Lion Eric voluntarily served as the Club’s official photographer and has taken many of the photographs that document our history.
1992-1993 FRANK ALLAWAY MJF
Lion Frank was Lion of the Year 1999/2000. He served the District as a Zone Chairman. He taught himself to play the guitar and formed the Lions Band which was quite popular for many years. He was one of our best Tail Twisters and always had a joke or two up his sleeve.
1991-1992 ST. LAWRENCE DEFREITAS MJF
Lion Larry was our second President to be adjudged “President of the Year” in the District. Lion Larry continues to be committed and still gets involved and attends meetings to lend his support when he is in Antigua.
1990-1991 WILLIAM ELKANAH ISAAC
The late Lion Will was Lion of the Year in 985/86 and was a strong supporter of all activities especially the Lions “Valentine’s Shiny Eye Dol” Competition and the Month-end Bingo. During his Presidency he would appear at every month end bingo with a prize which he contributed as the “President’s Prize.”
1989-1990 GERARD BENJAMIN MJF
Lion Gerry was Lion of the Year in 1985-86. He has been a great motivator and could get the best out of members. He served the District as Zone Chairman and Region Chairman.
1988-1989 LESLIE NANTON MJF
Lion Leslie is a Lion who can always be depended upon to get the job done with dedication and grace.
1987-1988 CLEM SAMUELS MJF
The late Lion Clem was Lion of the Year 1982-83. He was a Lion who was always involved in projects. He was instrumental while he worked as a Manager a major Supermarket to ensured that they were good corporate citizens and contributed especially to the less fortunate.
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.
