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