GREAT BAY--Lion Davey Woods MJF of the St. Maarten Lions Club has been elected First Vice District Governor, continuing the club’s strong tradition of leadership within the regional Lions movement.
Woods was elected during the 46th Multiple District Convention of Lions Clubs Multiple District 60-A and 60-B, which was held from May 6 to May 10 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, under the theme “Unity and Diversity, Celebrating the Caribbean Spirit.”
Multiple District 60 represents Lions Clubs across the Caribbean. District 60-A covers Suriname, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago, while District 60-B includes St. Maarten and several other Caribbean islands and territories. St. Maarten forms part of Zone 2-B, which includes clubs from the Dutch Windward Islands and Anguilla.
The five-day convention brought together Lions from across the region, including International Directors Nadine Bushell of Trinidad and Tobago and Chris Carlone of New Orleans, USA. Zone 2-B was represented by 22 Lions, 12 of whom were from the St. Maarten Lions Club.
During the convention, members participated in Council of Governors meetings, elections for District Governors and Vice District Governors for the 2026 to 2027 Lions year, educational workshops and cultural activities.
Woods expressed appreciation to the Lions of Trinidad and Tobago for hosting the convention and for the hospitality extended to visiting Lions. He said it was an honor to carry the St. Maarten flag during the opening ceremony, supported by fellow Lions from St. Maarten and Zone 2-B, including Lions from Anguilla, St. Eustatius and Saba.
Delegates also took part in sightseeing tours, the Governors’ Ball, an all-white boat cruise, shopping excursions and the annual cultural parade. Guyana placed first in the cultural competition, followed by Trinidad and Grenada in second and third place.
The St. Maarten Lions Club, with more than 55 years of service, has produced several leaders within Multiple District 60-B, including Past District Governors Lion Maxim Larmonie in 2000, Lion Wally Havertong in 2006, Lion Claudius Buncamper in 2013 and Lion Claudio Buncamper in 2021.
With Woods now serving as First Vice District Governor, the St. Maarten Lions Club continues its legacy of service and leadership within the Lions movement, while maintaining strong representation at the district level for the coming Lions year.
