The Queen's Birthday 2009 Honours List - Governor-General of the ...

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISIONMr Henry CHAN, 9 Warwick Way, Valentine NSW 2280For service to the community of Newcastle, particularly through support for migrantsand refugees.Chairman, Northern Settlement Services (formerly Migrant Resource Centre of Newcastle),since 1993; Committee Member, since 1991.Involved in the formation of the Chinese Association of Newcastle; served for several yearsas its Public Officer.Mr Darryl John CHANNELLS, Doonside NSW 2767For service to the community of Blacktown, particularly through sport for children.Vice-President, Doonside Little Athletics Centre, since 1993; Founding President, 1981;Zone Coordinator, 1984-1992; coach of Little Athletes, for over 30 years.Member, Little Athletics Association of New South Wales, since 1992; Member, AdvisoryCommittee, for many years; Chief Timekeeper, for 25 years; Life Member, 1998.Committee Member and Coach, Blacktown Senior Athletics, for many years.Member, Blacktown City Council Sport Recreation Advisory Committee, since 1979;Volunteer, Blacktown Cities Marathon, Blacktown City Games and City fun runs, since 1979;Chief Timekeeper for City events; former Member, Parks Committee, Ward 4, President,Treasurer, Secretary and Competition Secretary.Founding President, Blacktown City and District Cricket Association, 1982-1989; LifeMember.Life Member, Doonside Cricket Club, Founding Secretary and Treasurer, 1977.Official, Athletics New South Wales.Awards/recognition include:Centenary Medal, 2001.Coach of the Year for Athletics, Blacktown City Council, 2002.Outstanding Service Award, Little Athletics Association of New South Wales, 2004.Bicentennial Community Medal, for service to the community in the field of sport, BlacktownCity Council, 1988.Merit Award, Little Athletics Association of New South Wales.159