Resources · 201N1 Cabinet
District Development Group 2026–27
The District Development Group plays a strategic and advisory role within the district, focused on long-term growth, leadership development, club quality, and membership sustainability.
Zone Chairpersons serve as the primary link between district leadership and the individual clubs within their designated zone, supporting clubs and facilitating communication across the district.
| District Development Group 2026-27 | First Name | Surname | Contact | Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZONE CHAIRPERSONS COORDINATOR | Stuart | Ritchie | stuart.ritchie@lions201n1.au | 0409 316 772 | Australian LionsonOz |
| Zone 1 Chairperson | Laurie | Fitzpatrick | laurie.fitzpatrick@lions201n1.au | 0418 431 567 | Maclean |
| Zone 2 Chairperson | Joe | Pope | joe.pope@lions201n1.au | 0434 020 537 | Bellingen |
| Zone 3 Chairperson | Warren | Sydenham | warren.sydenham@lions201n1.au | 0403 120 490 | Bonville-Sawtell |
| Zone 4 Chairperson | Grahame | Beatton | grahame.beatton@lions201n1.au | 0499 177 824 | Nambucca Heads |
| Zone 5 Chairperson | Stuart | Symons | stuart.symons@lions201n1.au | 0401 737 486 | Tacking Point |
| Zone 6 Chairperson | Robert (Bob) | Welch | bob.welch@lions201n1.au | 0451 502 978 | Old Bar |
| Zone 7 Chairperson | Shane | Chaffey | shane.chaffey@lions201n1.au | 0418 672 880 | Armidale |
| Zone 8 Chairperson | Bill | Sutton | bill.sutton@lions201n1.au | 0427 664 442 | Inverell McIntyre |
| Zone 9 Chairperson | Sandra | Armstrong | sandra.armstrong@lions201n1.au | 0429 231 663 | Quirindi |
| Zone 10 Chairperson | Glen | Myhill | glen.myhill@lions201n1.au | 0428 936 110 | Tamworth |
| Zone 11 Chairperson | Maritta | Heiler | maritta.heiler@lions201n1.au | 0417 633 000 | Werris Creek |
| Zone 12 Chairperson | Robert (Bob) | Percival | bob.percival@lions201n1.au | 0428 651 231 | Narrabri |