ABOUT US

In December 1963, the Lions Club of Woodville was formed. So began our Club’s incredible history of over 50 years, with a strong relationship with the Council that continues today. As the council grew and became the City of Charles Sturt, our name change reflected the relationship. Traditionally the Mayors of Council have been Members of the Club, including the current Mayor of Charles Sturt, Angela Evans.

Originally chartered as the Woodville Lions Club, the Lions Club of Charles Sturt has been tirelessly serving those in our local and global communities for more than 58 years. We will be celebrating our 60th anniversary in March 2024.

With wide-ranging projects, the Lions Club of Charles Sturt is committed to bringing the unparalleled services of Lions Clubs International and Lions Australia to our western suburb’s precinct in Adelaide, South Australia.

The celebration of the Clubs Charter in March 2014 recognised Lion Ray Barry OAM for 50 years as a Lion and the only remaining Charter member. Lion Ray Barry OAM also stands among us as a Past President, Melvin Jones, Fellow and Life Member. He is a role model and a mentor, a leader in our fine organisation over that time, providing advice and counsel from his extensive knowledge and experience of both Lions and business. In recognition of this, Lion Ray OAM holds the most honoured position of President’s Counsel and continues to be a Board member as he has done so for his entire time with the Club.