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Our History

The Teulada Moraira Lions Club was chartered on the 9th September 1994

It was the first English speaking Lions Club to be formed on mainland Spain

In its first year it raised the princely sum of 845 pesetas by holding raffles, selling unwanted items at rastros etc.

One of the first beneficiaries of the Lions generosity was the boy’s disabled school at Denia. Eight bicycles were acquired, repaired and then delivered to extremely appreciative children. It was a start of many good deeds by the Club.

Original meeting place was Bar Mediterraneo, Teulada before moving to its new home at Reste Los Leones, Moraira in 2002 and then to Restaurante El Corregidor in 2010

Over the years funds have been raised by a number of means e.g. raffles, selling unwanted items at local Rastros (car boot sales), sponsored walks, jazz concerts and many more varied events. Most memorably was a special night to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of D-Day. An 18 piece “Glenn Miller” style orchestra serenaded the night away to an audience, including many evacuees, dressed accordingly. All the proceeds going to the British Legion Poppy Appeal.

From its humble beginnings of raising 845 pesetas in its first year the Club has now raised in excess of €150,000 since being Chartered. It was instrumental in co-ordinating the collection of more then €40,000 towards the Tsunami Appeal in 2004/05

In 2004 the Club was delighted to welcome the Alcalde of Teulada Moraira as an Honorary Member of the Club.

As part of its commitment to the growth of Lionism in Spain, the Teulada Moraira Club has sponsored in recent years the formation of new Lions Clubs in :-

Mazzaron
Torrevieja
Jalon & Orba
Calpe & Benissa

We also sponsored the formation of the very first Leos’ Club in Spain, based at the Lady Elizabeth School in nearby Lliber.

In 2008 the first lady member was inducted into the Club and now Lady Lions represent some 25% of the total membership. We regularly welcome members and Lions Associates from various countries including Holland, Finland and Northern Ireland.

In October of each year the Club holds its Charter Night celebrations at The Canor Restaurant to celebrate its birthday. This key note event is enthusiastically attended by over 150 + Lions, guests and visitors and the event is also honoured to receive a personal message of goodwill from H.M. Queen Elizabeth II

And so,16 years on, the work continues and the Club thrives & continues to work hard to uphold the motto of Lions Worldwide:

WE SERVE

Our Charter Members

 George Smith President 
 Harold Lewis Secretary 
 Colin Poole Treasurer 
Eric Ball Fred Barnes
Roger Bell Donald Cameron Potter
Tomas Cunat Graham Cutting
Fred Healy Claude Kelly
Maurice Knowlton Ken Mann
Michael Pugh John Rockwell
Barry Saunders Joe Simmons
Dr Eric Schliep Tony Treml
Bill Wainwright  

Our Presidents

George Smith1994 - 1995
Claude Kelly1995 - 1996
Harold Lewis1996- 1997
Frederick Barnes1997- 1998
Alan Redstone1998 - 1999
David Peet1999 - 2000
Barry Saunders2000 - 2001
Harold Lewis2001 - 2002
John Harding2002 - 2003
George Smith2003 - 2004
Ian Pearson2004 - 2005
Mike Waddington2005 - 2006
Tom Archer2006 - 2007
John Evans2007 - 2008
John Hughes2008 - 2009
John Snell2009 - 2010
Robert Young2010 - 2011
Dr Nico Dekkers2011 - 2012