Rina Hore, has decided to call stumps on her time at the Bradman Foundation and Museum.
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The announcement was made by the Chairman of the Bradman Foundation Mr Leon Zwier.
Ms Hore has led the Foundation and Museum for 15 years, and prior to that served as a Board Director and Deputy Chair, totaling more than 19 years of continuous and dedicated service to upholding the values of Bradman, and championing the game of cricket.
In paying tribute to Rina, Mr Zwier also acknowledged her many years as a player representing NSW, a further six as manager of the NSW Women's team, and then becoming the first woman to be appointed to the Board of NSW Cricket.
"Rina has been an abiding influence on the game of cricket. We thank her for her extraordinary service and contribution to the Bradman Foundation and Museum," he said,
Her passion for celebrating the great stories of cricket is formidable, and that influence is writ large through the Bradman Museum."
Having overseen a decade and a half of development, on and off the field, Rina believes the time is right to declare her Bradman Centre innings closed.
"Recently, despite having a wonderful team around me, working through the challenges of shutdowns has highlighted the need for a break," she said.
"Reinventing our retail trading offer, adapting and implementing many COVID regulations - in addition to the normal day-to-day running of the Bradman Museum, Cafe and Oval- I became convinced after 15 years of being on duty 24/7 I need to refresh, but this is definitely not retirement."
For more than 15 years Rina has worked with all stakeholders to honour the contributions of key players in the history of cricket, through the World Series Cricket Gallery, Pioneers to T20 World Cup Champions, History of the Baggy Green, Bradman Honourees, The Rise of India, and Greats of the Game.
Bradman Foundation Patron, the Honourable John Howard OM AC said he was "extremely sorry" to hear Rina had left the Bradman Foundation.
"Her dedication, knowledge and skill has on occasions kept the Foundation going forward during difficult times," he said.
"She exemplified commitment to a cause in which she believed."
Rina has ensured the Bradman Foundation supported local communities, through the Under 14 Regional Spirit of Cricket Carnival which placed emphasis on educating and rewarding young cricketers for playing the game in the right spirit.
She also initiated the Bradman Foundation's Coverdrive Program, which affords children with disabilities the chance to improve their social skills through regular multi-sport-based activities.
"The impact this has had on inclusiveness and opportunity in public high schools is profound, and I'm delighted that Cricket Australia drew on our experience for their national All abilities Program," she said.
"Living in Bowral and working with dedicated colleagues at the Bradman Museum, has been a privilege.
"In the coming months I am looking forward to catching up with the many fabulous people who have been part of my journey and having the opportunity to say thank you."
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