Roy King

Roy Aboard for our Travel Boom

Roy King rode the wave of the development of post-war tourism, both in South Australia and around the world. He was born to Agnes and accountant Len and grew up on Greenhill Rd, Toorak Gardens, during the Depression. When the family’s cash ran out at the end of 1938, he was moved from Prince Alfred…

lion members

What Being a Lion Means to me

Being a Lion means different things to different people, but generally, being a Lion brings a feeling of belonging to a group of like-minded people who dedicated their time and support to others and the community. Read what being a Lion means to a few of our Club members. Lion Andrew Stacey says “Being a…

Tony Pederick

President’s Report 2016

I have enjoyed being the President of The Lions Club of the City of Adelaide over the last four years, having presided over the generational change and the welcoming of ladies to full membership in our Club. It has been a period when approximately 80% of our members have changed due to members’ age or moving…

Lion Lindsay presenting Melvin Jones Award

Melvin Jones Fellowship Award

“Lions International recognizes outstanding individuals by bestowing on them an award that is named for its founder, Melvin Jones.  The Melvin Jones Fellowship Award, presented by the Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF), is the highest form of recognition and embodies humanitarian ideas consistent with the nature and purpose of Lionism.  The recipients of this award are model…

Lion members at handover dinner 2016

Club Handover 2016

Outgoing Club President, Tony Pederick OAM, passing over the Club Charter to Incoming President, Lindsay Miller. On the 5th of July, 2016, The Lions Club of the City of Adelaide held its annual handover dinner. Members, family and friends attended the handover at The Caledonian Hotel in North Adelaide. The evening provided members with a…

Delivery of gift bags and cushions to lyell mcewin hospital

Hear Me Roar Project

The idea for the Hear Me Roar! Project came about when a Lion Petrea came across a blog written by a woman undergoing chemotherapy treatments. She wrote about what she was going through, the support she received and items she was given that were useful or made her smile. Having known several people who have fought…

Ian Steel and Tony President Presentation

KickStart For Kids

“KickStart for Kids is a not for profit charity which helps disadvantaged school children in South Australia. We provide breakfast and lunch programs and a mentoring program. We make a difference in an underprivileged school child’s life tomorrow.” Ian Steel, from Kick Start For Kids, attended our Lions Club May dinner meeting as our guest…