communities as Robert was. In 1969, Lay and his new family moved to Darwin, where he co-founded Little Athletics, sat on the YMCA board, became President and coach of the Darwin Athletics Club and member of the Jaycees Community Group. During his few years in Darwin, Lay and wife Helen also welcomed two new additions to his family; sons Darren and Andrew. In 1973, the family moved to Warrnambool, where Lay resurrected the Warrnambool Athletic Club as President and coach. In 1975, they moved to Melbourne, where Lay began working for Adidas as an executive, becoming National Promotions Manager, handling athlete sponsorship, promoting not only the brand but a variety of sports and individual athletes. During this time in Melbourne, his three boys became more interested in sport themselves and Lay volunteered his time working as President for Lyndale little athletics club, Dandenong Athletics Club, Springvale Athletics Club and North Dandenong Junior Football Club. After finishing at Adidas, he spent 9 years with the Victorian Olympic Council as the General Manager organising fundraising events for the team. Lay was also elected to the Board of Athletics Victoria where he served a total of 9 years including 6 as Vice President. In 1995 Lay was elected onto the committee of Athletics International and in 1996 became President at the request of John Landy. He was an active member of the Victorian Olympian’s Club and the Executive director of the Victorian Olympic Committee (VOC) where he was awarded life membership. Lay was awarded the Australian Sports Medal in 2000 and the Centenary Medal in 2001. Lays next professional move was into the General Manager position at The Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 2005. He worked tirelessly to make the annual dinner celebrating the new inductees bigger and better each year. Lay served as general manager of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame for 11 years, before retiring in December 2016. Whilst working for The Sport Australia Hall of Fame, Lay continued to work for Athletics International focusing on support for junior and emerging athletes. This was done through monetary grants and organising support through pathways and strong mentoring programs. In 2006 Lay was the Attaché for the small Island nation of St Helena, during the Melbourne Commonwealth Games, even carrying their flag during the closing ceremony. Lay was also appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2015 Australia