Rod Stowe will head the Blue Mountains Association of Cultural Heritage Organisations (BMACHO) as President, following his election at the group’s Annual General Meeting on Saturday 28 March 2026.
Rod was formerly BMACHO’s Vice-President and is currently the Chair of the Blue Mountains Branch of the National Trust. He is well known in the community for his enthusiastic advocacy for heritage conservation and is a member of the BMCC’s Heritage Advisory Reference Group and the Norman Lindsay Advisory Committee.
Rod paid tribute to his immediate predecessor, Patsy Moppett. “During her term as President, Patsy has worked tirelessly to ensure that BMACHO remains fit for purpose and continues to provide value for its member organisations”. He continued “As a consequence, we will continue to support our member groups, to share information and to promote culture and heritage throughout the Greater Blue Mountains area and beyond.
Rod said he looked forward to leading an organisation whose diverse membership uniquely blends the skills and resources of historical, cultural and heritage groups, major tourist attractions, as well as gardens and galleries. He went on to say, “We seek to promote our collective skills and assets to the widest possible audience”.
Other members elected to BMACHO’s 2026 Management team include:
Phil Hammon: Vice President & Treasurer; Jan Koperberg: Secretary; Dick Morony: Committee Member; Patsy Moppett: Committee Member; Fiona Burn: Committee Member and Kate 0’Neill: Committee Member.
The photo was taken at the BMACHO Management Committee Meeting held Friday 10 April 2026 in the Volunteers’ Cottage at Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum. Left to right: Jan Koperberg, Dick Morony, Rod Stowe, Phil Hammon, Patsy Moppett and Kate O’Neill. Fiona Burn was not present.
