The purpose of the Honorary Life Membership (HLM) is to recognize exceptional and extraordinary service by a member to SIR. It is not to be treated lightly or awarded merely on the basis of good fellowship. The award will be meaningful if bestowed only to those who, upon careful review and scrutiny, are found to have clearly earned it through faithful and outstanding service to the organization for five years or more.
Ten years after a member has received his HLM award he is automatically promoted to Senior Honorary Life Member (SHLM).
Charles R. Peacock HLM since 2006, SHLM since 2016
- Big Sir 2001
- Held several State SIR offices
Buck Kendrick HLM since 2009, SHLM since 2019
- Big Sir 2003
- Branch inspirational leader and trainer for many years
- Various state positions culminating in SIR presidency
Peter Barba HLM since 2011, SHLM since 2021
- Biking activity founder
- Membership Director
- Holiday Party arrangements coordinator
Stanley Barkey HLM since 2011, SHLM since 2021
- Big Sir 2008 (after two years as Little Sir)
- Assistant to Membership Director
- Governor of SIR Area 16 for 2 years
Richard T. Knock HLM since 2011, SHLM since 2021
- Luncheon Host (five years), entailing catering oversight and venue logistics (including a major move to a new facility)
Carl Moyer HLM since 2012, SHLM since 2022
- Multiple years as Attendance Chair
- Audio/Visual Chair
- Branch 35 Director
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Delbert L. Fillmore HLM since 2015
- Branch Treasurer (3 yrs.)
- Branch Auditor (3 yrs.)
- Editor, Trail Tips (2013-2022)
Robert L. Garten HLM since 2016
- Chair of Golf Activities 2002 – 2018
- Encouraged more than 30 golfers to participate in the annual Golf Committee meeting to establish rules and schedules
Ron Nakamoto HLM since 2022
- Big Sir 2023
- Long-time member of Branch Executive Committee
William J. Young HLM since 2022
- Long-time attendance Chair
- Long-time member of Branch Executive Committee