National Honours Advisory Committee - Selected Biographies

BARKER Mr Henry Owen (Harry) - OAM

 

GLOYN Mr Alan Roy - OAM

 

MEERMAN Mr Kryn Jan - OAM

MURRAY Mr Russell Alexander - OAM

 

NIXON Mr Maxwell Alan - OAM

 

PETERS MrKenneth - OAM

 

RADCLIFFE Mr John David - OAM

ROGERS Mrs Margaret Ruth - OAM

SECKER Mr Geoffrey Edwin SECKER - OAM

SULLIVAN Mr Thomas Raymond SULLIVAN - OAM

Mr Henry Owen BARKER - OAM

Brassall Qld 4305

For service to the community, particularly through Lions International and a range of ex-service organisations.

District Governor, Lions District 201 Q1, Lions Club International, 1989-1990.
Charter Secretary, Walloon Amberley Leichhardt (Qld), 1988; served as President, Secretary and Treasurer; Member, until 2006.
President, Rosewood (Qld), for one year; Secretary, for one year; Member, since 1979.
Over 29 years’ service.

President, Ipswich Sub-Branch, 1965-1967 and 2006; Senior Vice-President, 2005; current Committee Member; Member, since 1962.
Darwin Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, Member, 1958.
The Rock Sub-Branch (NSW), Returned and Services League of Australia, Member, 1955-1958.
Director, Ipswich RSL Services Club Inc.

President, Legacy Club, Ipswich, 1967-1968; Member, for several years, recently rejoined.

Board Member, Ipswich Workers Community Co-operative Ltd, for 8 years.

President, Sub-Normal Children Association (now Endeavour Foundation) (Qld), 1970.

Awards/recognition include:
Melvin Jones Fellow Award; on 2 occasions.

13 certificates of appreciation from Lions Clubs, Legacy, Returned and Services League of Australia and the Ipswich Aboriginal community.

Life Member, Queensland Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia.

Mr Alan Roy GLOYN -OAM (Deceased)

Late of Whyalla Stuart SA 5608

For service to the community of Whyalla through a range of community, service and sporting organisations.

Founding Member, Graeme Jose 'Spirit of Whyalla' Award, 1974; Chair, Board of Trustees 1983-1998; Trustee, 1982-2002.

Councillor, Whyalla City Council, 1985-1989.
Contributor to the establishment of Whyalla Nursing Home; Chairman and Board Member.

District Governor, Whyalla Mount Laura Lions Club, 1987-1988; President, 1976-1977; Board Member, for 21 years, District Cabinet Member, for 20 years; Member, since 1974.

Umpire, Whyalla Netball Association, 1966-1981.
Coach, Kiwi Netball Club (Whyalla), 1966-1981.
Founding Coach, Whyalla Combined Netball.

Awards/recognition include:

Service Award, Whyalla City Council, 2003.
Life Membership, Whyalla Mount Laura Lions Club, 1994.
Service Award and Life Membership, Whyalla Netball Association, 1981.
Life Membership, Kiwi Netball Club.

Mr Gloyn died on 28 November 2007.

Mr Kryn Jan MEERMAN - OAM

Norwood Tas 7250

For service to the community, particularly through a range of roles in the health sector.

Chairman, Finance Committee, Campbell Town Hospital, 1977-1991; Treasurer, 1978-1988; Vice-Chairman, 1977-1985.
Treasurer, Elizabeth Macquarie Homes, 1977-2006.
Secretary, District Health Forum, 1992-1996; Member, 1991-2006.
Member, Community Service Group, 2000-2005.
Treasurer, Meals on Wheels, Australian Red Cross, 1977-2005.
Member, District Council Forum, 1996-2001.

Treasurer, Lions Australia District 201T1, 1988-2004.
Treasurer, Lions Club of Midlands, 1988-2004.

Secretary, Midland Group National Trust, 1975-1990; Treasurer, 1987-1990.
Vice-Chairman, Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1964-1966.

Mr Russell Alexander MURRAY- OAM

Sussex Inlet NSW 2540

For service to the community of Sussex Inlet, particularly through aged care and service organisations.

Current Chairman of the Board, Inasmuch Caring Centre; Development Manager, part-time from 1999; General Manager, 1993-1999; Executive Officer, 1990-1993; involved in its establishment, 1990.

Public Officer, Lions Club of Sussex Inlet, since 1990; has served as President, Vice-President and Treasurer; Charter Member, since 1975; Life Member, 2000.

Treasurer, Basin View Daylight Masonic Lodge, since 1995; Foundation Member, since 1994.
President, Sussex Inlet Chamber of Commerce, 1977; Member, 1972-1981.

Treasurer, Caravan Parks Council of NSW, 1974-1980.
Member, Sussex Inlet Progress Association, from 1972.

Master, Strathfield Masonic Lodge, 1967-1968 and 1970-1971; Member, 1958-1971.

Mr Maxwell Alan NIXON - OAM (Deceased)

Late of Tarro NSW 2322

For service to the community, particularly through roles with Lions Clubs International Australia.

Member, Lions Club of Mayfield/Waratah Blind and Vision Impaired, since 2001.

Charter Member, Lions Club of Beresfield; 1969-2000; President, 1975-1976; Secretary, 1970-1971, 1980-1982 and 1986-1989; Bulletin Editor, 1986-1989; Host/chaperone, exchange students, 1979-1988; Life Member, 1990.

District Governor, 1978-1979; Cabinet Member, 1973; Cabinet Secretary, 1977-1978 and 1981-1984; Cabinet Secretary, 1977-1978 and 1981-1984.

Involved with Lions Hearing Dogs, 1995-1996.
Leadership and Information Chairman, 1988-1989.
Membership and Leadership Chairman, 1986-1988.
Youth Exchange Chairman, 1973-1977 and 1984-1985.
Constitution and By-Laws Chairman, 1982-1983.

1992 Convention Secretary, Multiple District 201, 1988-1992, Member, Convention Committee, 1988-1989; Youth Exchange Secretary/Treasurer, 1987-1988; Youth Exchange Chairman/Secretary/Treasurer, 1982-1987; Youth Exchange Chairman, 1979-1982.

Lions awards include:

Barry Palmer Recognition Award, 2007/2008. Melvyn Jones Fellow, 1991.
International President's Award, 1987. James D Richardson Award.
Australian Lions Foundation Award. District Governor’s 100% Award.
International Top 10 Awards for Youth Exchange, 1976/1977 and 1986/1987.
Star Award for Cabinet Secretary, 1977/1978, 1981/19 and 1983/1984.
Star Award for Youth Exchange, 1974/1975.

Former President/Secretary, Beresfield and District Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia; Member, for over 30 years.

Secretary, Newcastle City Council Distressed Members Fund, until 1986.
President/Secretary, Newcastle City Council Sports and Recreation Club, for 12 years.
Director, Newcastle City Council Credit Union, for 15 years.

Secretary, Tarro Community Hall Committee, 1988-2003; Volunteer Caretaker, 1988-2003.
Secretary, Tarro Community Hall Committee, for 40 years.

Legatee, Maitland area, 1970s.

Director, Beresfield Bowling Club, 1970s.

Foundation President, Parents and Citizen's Association, Tarro Public School, for 12 years during 1960s and 1970s; Life Member.
President, Parents and Citizen's Association, Francis Greenway High School, for 7 years during 1960s and 1970s.
Engine Keeper, Tarro Fire Brigade, for 12 years during 1960s and 1970s.

Other awards include:
NSW Premier's Community Service Award, 1997.

Mr Nixon died on 3 October 2007.

Mr Kenneth PETERS - OAM

Buderim Qld 4556

For services to the community, particularly through the Lions Club of Mooloolaba and the Maroochydore Branch of The Cancer Council, Queensland.

President, Lions Club of Mooloolaba, 1985-1986; current Secretary and also 1982-1983; Cabinet Treasurer, 1994-1995.
President, Maroochydore Branch of The Cancer Council Queensland, 1987-1992; Vice-President, 1992-1987; volunteer, 1985-1997.

Honorary Treasurer, 104.9 Sunshine FM Community Radio.

Awards/recognition include:

Fisher Community Award, Australia Day 2007.

Secretary of the Year, Lions Club.
Melvin Jones Fellowship, Lions Award.

Mr John David RADCLIFFE- OAM

Moonah Tas 7009

For service to the communities of Moonah and Glenorchy through volunteer work with a range of organisations.

Foundation Committee Member, Moonah Promotions, since 1993.

Member, St Theresa's Church, for 57 years: current Committee Member, Pastoral Council and the Finance Committee.
Has assisted with the Hobart City Council Christmas Pageant, for 30 years.

Current Patron, Country Music Club of Southern Tasmania Inc; sponsor.

Sponsor and Initiator, 'Slow Down Now' road safety awareness campaign.

Fundraiser for Red Cross, Multiple Sclerosis, The Salvation Army, Paraquad, Little Athletics and the Hobart Gymnastics Academy.

Supporter Glenorchy City Lions Club.

Assists with the New Norfolk Truck Show.

Awards/recognition include:
Glenorchy Australia Day Citizen of the Year, 2007.

Glenorchy Volunteer Award, for 10,000 hours’ voluntary service.
Tasmanian Lions Foundation Fellowship.

Mrs Margaret Ruth ROGERS- OAM

Taree NSW 2430

For service to the community, particularly through voluntary work with the Taree and District Eisteddfod Society.

Secretary, Taree and District Eisteddfod Society, since 1983; Dance Coordinator, since 1984; current Publicity Officer; Co-Innovator, Group Weekend in Dance, annual event at the Eisteddfod.
Current Taree Representative, Australian Association of Eisteddfod Societies.

Member, Advisory Board, Manning Entertainment Centre, since 1997.
Member, Ladies Auxiliary, Lions Club of Taree, since 1974.

Mr Geoffrey Edwin SECKER - OAM

Croydon Vic 3136

For service to the community, particularly through the Portsea Camp, Apex Australia and Lions International.

President, The Portsea Camp (formerly the Lord Mayor's Children's Camp), since 2005; Board Member, since 1994; has been involved for about 20 years; Life Member, 2007.

Former President, Nunawading Apex Club; Member, for over 20 years; ongoing involvement; former District Governor; Life Member, 1996.

Former volunteer, Nunawading and District Retarded and Spastic Children's Association; the Association was formed by the Nunawading Apex Club in 1967 as a centre to help intellectually disabled children and adults.

Instrumental in forming a close alliance with the Lord Mayor's Children's Camp at Portsea.

Took on the design and construction responsibilities for the City of Nunawading Bicentenary Project; a scenic lookout with wheelchair access.

Zone Chairman, Lions District 201V5, for the past 3 years.

President, Heathmont Lions Club, 2002-2003; various senior roles, for 8 years; Member, since 1997.

Secretary, Heathmont Traders Group.

Former Marketing Manager, Nadavoc Marketing, a division of the Nunawading and District Retarded and Spastic Children's Association.

Director, AGS Systems Pty Ltd.

Awards/recognition include:

Citizen of the Year.
James McLardie Award for outstanding service to the community, Lions Australia, 2007.
Baden Powell Award, Scouting movement, 1978.