b'TDRetiresOn behalf of the NSWTAT he Board and staff willTonys legacy on the Board will be we would like to extend ourmiss sparing over elementsworking to move the organisation gratitude and thank retiringof the business and theaway from the dire financial long-serving Finance Director,professional way in which he hasposition of the early to 2000s to Tony Doyle. His stewardship ofundertaken his role, not just forone were the organisation is in a the financial elements of thethe NSWTA, the Board and thestrong financial position while year business have been first class,members but also in his guidancein and year out continue to deliver and year on year his reportingand oversight of the Regionsprograms for the development of to the Board on all mattersfinancial behaviours.the game.relating to the organisationsWe know that the Board have beenWith Tony moving on Rod finances he has done nothingguided both professionally andHetherington of the Parramatta less that an outstanding job. diligently by Tony over his yearsTouch Association was electedof service with the organisation.at the recent AGM to fulfil the General Manager Dean Russell saidvacant role.he would state publicly that forOutside his extensive background myself not only am I thankful for hisin Touch Football, Rod comes to us financial acumen and guidance thatwith a background of 30 plus years he has provided over the years, butexperience in governance and importantly the friendship that hascommercial enterprise in the Club developed. I know it will continueand Pub industry. This has given regardless of his no longer having ahim strong experiences in strategic position on the Board. planning and financial controls "This is one of the beauties ofand compliance. The Board of the the game, the friendships andNSWTA has welcomed Rod into relationships that it affords ustheir ranks and is looking forward to develop. On behalf of theto working with him to continue members, the Board, the staff andTony Doyles good work.especially myself, thank you Tony TD Doyle for all that you have contributed to our organisation, you will be missed."38|Keeping In Touch 2019 77195_NSWTA-KeepingInTouchMagazine-2019.indd 38 2/12/19 3:22 pm'