Honorary and Life members
Honorary membership
Honorary membership was introduced in 2002. In accordance with Rule 13 of the Club Rules, Honorary Membership will be conferred in exceptional circumstances upon individuals who, whilst not being members of the club, are nonetheless deemed to have made an outstanding personal contribution to the club's objectives. Selection of Honorary Members is the responsibility of the Committee.
| Honorary member |
|
| Hugh Jones | Jan 2003, for measuring and re-measuring our race courses |
| Frank Horwill | Dec 2002, for all he has provided to the club, especially his coaching |
| Tony Smith* |
Nov 2002, for organising the Sri Chimnoy series of races, often used for club championships |
*Tony Smith passed away in February 2006
Life membership
In accordance with Rule 10 of the Club Rules, Life Membership will ordinarily be granted only in recognition of a significant personal contribution to the Club’s affairs. Selection of Life Members is the responsibility of the Committee.
| Life member |
|
| Bob Davidson |
2007, for 25 years of service to the club in many roles, and for representing the club at the highest level in international vets competitions. |
| Robin Kindersley |
2007, for his performances with and his successful captaincy of our premier men's track and field team |
| Sue McGinlay |
2007, for her work with the new/starter members group and track and field judging |
| Bev Thomas |
2006, for her many contributions to the club, since joining in 1985,
especially the starter group, trophies and regular help at many events |
| Alan Woodward | 2006, for his many years of coaching for the club going back to the
very early days; and more recently as a first-aider for the LFOTM5k and other races |
| Malcolm French |
2004, for his many contributions to the club |
| Ros Young |
2004, for her 17 years of contributions to the club, including 3 years as Secretary and 3 years as Chairman |
| Owen Barder |
2004, for all his work for the club, in particular work on the website |
| John Walker | 2002, for all his work for the club, too numerous to mention, but in particular
the LFOTM5k which he has built up over the years |
| Derek Turner | 2000, for his work as coach |
| Hilary Walker | 2000, for her 12 years as Chairman |
| Wendy Wood |
1997, for her work as Honorary Treasurer |
| James Godber |
1997, for his work as Honorary Secretary |
| Barrie Laverick |
1995, for his work as mens' captain, and for the 100 Club |
| Ann Dex |
1989, for her fantastic work as ladies' captain |
| Ian Stewart |
1987, for his approach to his running |