TWO Millicent men were recognised for their exceptional volunteer service to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) recently.
At a function at Millicent’s Somerset Hotel late last year, John Chalmers and John Clarke were recognised with Meritorious Service Awards.
Mr Clarke’s award was awarded posthumously having passed away in late 2020.
The awards were recorded in the RFDS summer edition of its newsletter.
The newsletter recorded that John Chalmers had joined the RFDS in 1997, was an inaugural member of the Millicent and District RFDS Support Group.
Mr Chalmers had been President of the volunteer group for 14 years until his retirement from the role in 2020.
“Instrumental in organising many major fundraisers for the group such as bowling and golf days, wood raffles, open gardens and trivia nights, Chalmers has been at the forefront of the group from its first days, ably assisting with raising over $460,000 over the last 25 years,” the RFDS newsletter said.
“It was also rare to attend an RFDS Millicent event without seeing the late John Clarke carrying out multiple jobs and helping with coordination on the day.
“After joining the Group in 2008, Clarke assumed the role of Treasurer the following year, a position he held for the next decade.
“Among many contributions, Clarke put a great deal of time and effort into expanding the Donation Tin program, making it an important source of revenue for the group.
“Clarke truly was a dedicated RFDS volunteer who is greatly missed by all.”
