District A-9 Cabinet
Past District Governor — Zoellyn Onn (Brussels)Zoey joined the Brussels Lions Club in 2017, quickly loving the people and activities and deciding that becoming District Governor was the next step. She has loved her year as District governor and the knowledge it brought her. Her passion project is the Brussels Leo Club which has become a very well-known community group, participating in projects ranging from playgrounds to dog parks. Zoey is excited to continue her journey with Lions and hopes it will help her show more people how wonderful it is to be a Lion. In her spare time (which she has very little of) Zoey runs two funeral homes, plays in the garden or works on home renovations. She enjoys her dogs Peppercorn and Wendill and four ginger cats Catso, Douro, Cobb and newest edition Victor. Zoey loves to be crafty, plays baseball and soccer and volunteers with many other community groups. |
District Governor — Frank Jacobi (Formosa)Lion Frank Jacobi, a member of the Formosa & District Lions Club since 2017, is known across A9 for his dedication to service and his genuine passion for club visitation. He has strengthened his leadership through Regional Lions Leadership Institute (RLLI), and enjoys participation in the USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum. He received the GAT Award in 2022. As he begins his year as District Governor, he looks forward to serving alongside his partner, PDG Lion Jennifer Batte, supporting clubs, strengthen connections and fostering the spirit of Lions service across A9. |
1st Vice District Governor — John Kelly (Ripley)Lion John Kelly joined the Ripley and District Lions Club in May 2015. During |
2nd Vice District Governor — Victoria Sider (Blyth)Lion Victoria Sider is a proud member of the Blyth Lions Club, Bill Moody Award recipient, and a passionate Lions leader who has completed advanced leadership training and now helps mentor future Zone Chairs. When she's not serving her community, you'll find her spending time with her partner, Brad. A truck driver by trade, Victoria has driven coast to coast and around the Great Lakes—these days, she keeps her adventures a little closer to home. She's excited to begin her journey as 2nd Vice District Governor, navigating the balance between Lions and work while continuing to serve with enthusiasm. Her favorite part of Lions? The incredible people she's met and the lifelong friendships she's made along the way. |
Cabinet Secretary — Brad Knight (Brussels)Lion Brad Knight and his wife Christine moved from Mitchell back to Brussels in 2021 and both joined the Brussels Lions Club in 2021. Brad worked for the former Township of Grey which became part of the Municipality of Huron East for a total of 36 years, retiring as the CAO for the Municipality of Huron East in 2021. Lions Brad and Christine were from the Brussels and Blyth communities respectively and were aware of the contributions that service clubs make to the local community fabric. Brad and Christine were appreciative to be able to join a very active Brussels Lions Club and be able to serve their community through the Lions. We have four children and six grandchildren. |
Cabinet Treasurer — Tim Myers (Palmerston)Lion Tim joined the Palmerston Lions Club in 2007 in order to become part of an organization that believes in serving and building a better community for all to live in. A Melvin Jones Fellowship recipient, he has served as 2nd and 1st Vice President, twice as President, as well as Tail Twister and Co‑Membership Chair for his club. At the district level, he was District Governor in 2024-2025. Tim also served as Zone Chair and was the Guiding Lion for the Hanover Lions Club. Tim and his wife, Lion Helen, enjoy a busy family life with three grown children, eight grandchildren, and two great‑grandchildren. He loves camping, singing, and working alongside fellow Lions to make their community better. |
Zone 1 Chair — Katie and Tom Gillespie (Owen Sound Scenic City)Katie joined the Owen Sound Scenic City Lions club in 2019 and became very active in the club being secretary then president for many years. Tom joined the club in 2021 and is the president at this time. Lion Katie and Lion Tom have been Zone 1 Chairpersons for the past four years. Lions Katie will be the main chairperson in the 2026-27 Lions Year. We are very proud of our Zone 1 Lions Clubs as they continue to grow and for being very active in their communities. Tom and Katie are both 3 times recipient of the Zone Chairperson Excellence Award. Katie is a recipient of the President Award in 2025. Katie and Tom have been married for 42 years and have two children and two grandchildren. They continue to enjoy fishing and gardening and spending time with family and friends. We are looking forward to serving again as Zone 1 Chairpersons and making all our communities a better place to live. |
Zone 2 Chair — Paul Kozma (Kincardine)Paul was born in Maidstone, ON. He joined the Essex and Scottish Infantry Regiment from January 24, 1973 to December 1, 1978. Paul was employed at the University of Windsor, Diffracto Ltd., Ontario Hydro, Ontario Power Generation, and Bruce Power. Paul first joined the Kincardine and District Lions Club in 1982 until 1987. He rejoined on January 15, 2013, and was President in 2019-2020. In 2020-2021, he became the Zone 3 Chairperson, 2021-2022, the Zone 4 Chairperson, 2022-2023, the Zone 2 Chairperson. 2023-2024 and he served a fourth term as Chairperson for Zone 2. Lion Paul is now looking forward to a fifth term as Chairperson for Zone 2 for 2026- 2027. He has been granted a “Life Membership” into the “Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guide”. Recipient of “2021-2022 Zone Chairperson Excellence Award” and the “International President’s Award” on April 29, 2023. Paul has accepted the role of District A9 Accessibility Chair in December 2022 and continue to fill this position. Lion PZC Paul is married to Lion Kathy. |
Zone 3 Chair — Jennet Cox (Kincardine)Lion Jennet Cox joined Kincardine Lions along with her partner Warren Cox, in 2023. They have been married for 25 years and she is retired after working at George Brown College for 30 years. Lion Jennet enjoys working alongside her Kincardine Lions members and gets involved in many activities with her club members to serve the community. Lion Jennet and her partner hosted for the past two years and this year again, a youth with the Lions Youth Exchange program. Some of Jennet’s other interests are gardening. She belongs to the Huron Bruce Naturalist Club and participates in some of their activities to preserve wildlife and their natural habitat. Jennet, also enjoys Yoga, Curling, Hiking, Cycling, Kayaking and Hand Drumming held at M’Wikwedong Indigenous Centre in Owen Sound. Lion Jennet is looking forward to working with the Lions Clubs in her Zone serving and making the communities a better place for all. |
Zone 4 Chair — Vacant |
Zone 5 Chair — Donald Sinclair (Orangeville)Don joined the Orangeville Lions Club in 2017, the year he retired from municipal work across Canada. He worked with the cities of Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Vaughan, the Region of York and the Town of East Gwillimbury in both municipal law and urban planning. With the Orangeville club he has served as tail twister, secretary, vice-president and president. He and his wife Janet have built a home on his grandfather’s farm just north of Orangeville. They have three children and 8 grandchildren. |
Zone 6 Chair — Wayne Lyons (Goderich)Wayne joined the Goderich Lions Club in January 1988 and that was his introduction to Lionism. He joined Lions as a way to contribute to his community and the fellowship of the members. But soon understood the global impact of Lionism and how so many members of other clubs do the good work they do. He has chaired the following committees as a member of the Goderich Lions; Ways and Means Programs, Youth Exchange, Arena Bingo, Membership as well as serving as Tail Twister. On the executive, he has fulfilled his duties as Vice President and just completed his year as President (2026). Wayne has stepped into the role of Zone 6 Chair for the District this year. Wayne became recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award in 2022. He has been married to his wife, Heather for 55 years and has two wonderful children. A daughter, Haley, who is a professor and program coordinator at Fanshawe College’s Norton Wolf School of Aviation and Aerospace Technology. Our son, Spencer is Project Manager in the Vancouver offices of Graham Management Services specializing in hospital construction and renovations. We have 3 granddaughters, Nahla and Kaiya (Haley’s) and Imogen (Spencer’s). |
Zone 7 Chair — Travis Teed (Auburn)Welcome to Lions calendar year 2026/27. I look forward to being Zone Chair for Zone 7 for a second term. I have 40 wonderful years with my best friend Lion Kim and we have been blessed with two Kids and 5 Grandkids. My wife and I get alot of enjoyment being involved in Lions, and look forward to many many more adventures and areas where we can help our community and international aid.. Lets get out and do our goodness !! |
