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Article Topics: Honorary Member

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  • 19 August 2025

    John Babister – Honorary Member 2025

    Honorary Membership of the Friends is a fitting recognition of his years of generous service, warm leadership, and deep commitment to our community and the Trail.

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  • 8 June 2016

    David Rattray, Honorary Member 2016

    To many of the Friends of the Heysen Trail, David is considered a quiet achiever. However he is clearly a deserving recipient of honorary membership of the Friends.

    Read more about David Rattray, Honorary Member 2016
  • 7 June 2014

    Jack Marcelis elected as Honorary Member

    Jack has been an active member of the Friends for well over 10 years working in the office in a very professional and business like way.

    Read more about Jack Marcelis elected as Honorary Member
  • 7 June 2014

    David Beaton elected as Honorary Member

    David has contributed greatly to the activities of the Friends. After joining he quickly became a Walk Leader and a Council Member, a role he continues in to this time.

    Read more about David Beaton elected as Honorary Member
  • 7 June 2014

    Julian Monfries elected as Honorary Member

    In many clubs and associations there are some who are just members, some who sit on committees, and others who are the life force of the group. Julian is certainly in the latter group.

    Read more about Julian Monfries elected as Honorary Member
  • 6 June 2014

    Simon Cameron – Honorary Member 2014

    In many ways exceeding the challenging requirements and expectations for the award, Simon’s accomplishments make him highly deserving of Honorary Membership.

    Read more about Simon Cameron – Honorary Member 2014
  • 5 June 2014

    Terry Lavender, O.A.

    With a background of working in the outdoors Terry arrived in Australia and worked for the National Fitness Council in…

    Read more about Terry Lavender, O.A.
  • 5 June 2014

    Barry Finn, new Honorary Member

    Barry Finn was elected as a new Honorary Member at the AGM on March 18th 2005. Barry served on the Friends Council for a number of years, and was Vice-President during the latter part of his term. He was also an active walker, and led a number of walks for the Friends.

    Read more about Barry Finn, new Honorary Member
  • 5 June 2014

    Doug Leane, Honorary Member

    Profile of new honorary member Doug Leane. A love of the bush, of being outdoors and of doing something for the community came together in his commitment to the Friends of the Heysen Trail.

    Read more about Doug Leane, Honorary Member

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