Our Club Anniversary Charters

When a Lions Club is formed, it receives a 'Charter' from Lions Clubs International HQ in USA.  Every year we celebrate our 'birthday' with a Charter celebration – it may be a lunch, dinner or afternoon tea.  But the emphasis is always on celebration.

8th Anniversary Charter 11th August 2024

Our Charter Anniversary this year was an afternoon tea held at The Swan Cygnet Function Room, High Street, Maldon.

Our president was joined by 2nd Vice District Governor Ian Constable and and also our Zone Chairman Lion Susie Morris. We were also joined by 11 other clubs. It was a lovely afternoon with a great selection of food provided by our members.
 
Lion President Sandie was presented with the District Govenors banner and pin, and also her 30 year service award.
 
Our Vice President Louisa was unable to attend due to a competition. However she did manage to pop in at the end and once reunited with former Leo's soon resumed typical Leo fun!
 
We would like to thank all who attended for sharing our day with us.
Certificate of appreciation to The Swan 5th October 2023

Certificate of appreciation to The Swan 5th October 2023

On 5th October 2023 our President Moira presented a Certificate of appreciation to The Swan for the help they gave us with our charter

Presenting Julie with a Crochet gift 3rd August 2023
 
On 3rd August 2023 our President Moira attended the local knit and natter group to present Julie with a gift that Moira had made, it originally was going to be presented at our recent charter on 30th July 2023.
Unfortunately Julie was unable to attend so Moira and Sandie did a small presentation at knit and natter instead.
For those who don't know Julie, Julie lost her grandson Liam to knife crime and she now campaign's to get as many bleed control kits into as many towns as possible. Liam was affectionately known as Fish, so the gift from moira reflects this.

7th Charter Anniversary 30th July 2023

The Swan function room, Maldon for afternoon tea

Immediate Past President and Zone Chair Robyn with PDG Chris presented Pins and MD105 Certificates of Appreciation to former Lionesses who are now members of our club, in recognition of the many years of service through the organisation as Lionesses as well as Lions

6th Charter Anniversary 31st July 2022

Vintage Tea with music held at Sewards End Village Hall, Saffron Walden

Robyn gave a passionate speech about the incredible service provided by our small but dedicated club, and flowers for DG's Wife Sue

5th Charter Anniversary 30th June 2021

We held our first ever Zoom horse race afternoon, superbly organised by Robyn we were treated to a fun afternoon of virtual racing. We put on our posh clothes, wore a hat and had afternoon tea, what fun we had!

DG Chris and his wife Sue attended, and Saffron Walden Lions sponsored a race

3rd Charter Anniversary 18th August 2019

Vintage Tea with music held at Sewards End Village Hall, Saffron Walden

1st Charter Anniversary 16th September 2017

Room all ready for our 1st Charter Anniversary on 16th September 2017 at The Brook Hotel, Felixstowe

Entertainment was by the Felixstowe Academy School Swing Band

Granted our Charter 1 year ago

Granted our Charter 1 year ago

It was 1 year ago today that we were granted our Charter by Lions Clubs International on 30/03/2016

1st October 2016 Members Induction for those not at our Charter

Members Induction for those not at our Charter Presentation Night, at the Best Western Hotel, Ipswich on 1st October 2016

There was also a meeting to decide how the Club is to be run

Charter Presentation night and The Induction Ceremony
 
20th August 2016 at Waldringfield Golf Club, Suffolk for a 3 course meal
Our Guiding Lions were Kevin Rogers and Mandy Hawksley