Feel productive, contribute to the community and have fun doing it!
— Tuesdays & Wednesdays —
9:30 am to 3:30 pm with morning tea at 10:30 am
Shed was Officially Opened Friday 19th February 2016
Shed Location
2 Tennis Court Avenue, Mount Beauty, Victoria 3699. Tel: (03) 5754 4676
Email: secretary@mountbeautymensshed.org.au
The 2020 AGM is being held on Friday 18th September starting at 10:00 am via video link. The application used for the video conferencing meeting is called ZOOM. We need a quorum for the meeting so please consider participating.
To be involved, you will need to download the FREE ZOOM software from <https://zoom.us/download>. Select ‘Zoom Clients for Meetings’ by clicking on the Download Button. Follow the onscreen instructions. You will need to register as per the screen information.
Using a computer (or laptop) for ZOOM is better than other devices, though there is a ZOOM App for tablets and mobiles. Go to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for Android devices.
Your invitation to the AGM — If you wish to take part in the AGM via ZOOM then you will need to indicate this to the secretary <secretary@mountbeautymensshed.org.au> by Tuesday 15th September. Once this is received you will be emailed a meeting INVITATION LINK.
Nomination Form — If you would like to be nominated for a committee position please download the Word version of the Form [HERE], type into it (no signatures required) and email it back to the secretary as above by Wednesday 16th September 2020. A Proxy Form can also be obtained by emailing a request to the secretary as above.
Membership Fees — At the AGM the committee will recommend to members that the membership fee for 2020/21 is increased by $10.00 i.e. from $35.00 to $45.00. The membership fee has not increased for five years. This increase is necessary to help cover our increased insurance costs for the new Shed Extension.
AGM Agenda — 1. Presidents welcome; 2. Apologies; 3. Confirm Minutes of 2019 AGM; 4. Presidents Report; 5. Treasurers Report (this can be viewed at the video meeting or members can request to be sent a copy by emailing the secretary as above; 6. Elections: Committee (4 officers and a number of ordinary members to be decided at the AGM by a motion); 7. Membership Fees 2020/21 (committee recommendations to increase fee by $10.00 to $45.00); 8. Other business – Shed Extension update
The shell of the Shed Extension is now complete. Nothing more can be done by us until COVID-19 lockdown restrictions are eased. We wait….
Click [HERE] to read the latest information from the Victorian Men’s Shed Association on Shed operations during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Alf Thistlethwaite
Shed Wireless – a new initiative from AMSA – Click [HERE] to listen. There have been 10 episodes in Series 1 and Series 2 now has four episodes so far. Professionally produced and has heaps of Shed information. It is definitely worth checking out. It currently has an audience of over 9,000 listeners in a number of countries.
Shed Online – Stay Connected with Your Mates. Click this link The AMSA Shed Online. Members need to register to join the Forums – an easy process.
Spanner in the Works Health Information — Click [HERE] to view the September 2020 News Bulletin.
An interesting short youtube video clip. Click [HERE] to view.
The 2020 AGM is being held on Friday 18th September starting at 10:00 am via video link. The application used for the video conferencing meeting is called ZOOM so to take part you need to download the application to your computer.
To be involved, you will need to download the FREE ZOOM software from <https://zoom.us/download>. Select ‘Zoom Clients for Meetings’ by clicking on the Download Button. Follow the onscreen instructions. You will need to register as per the screen information.
Using a computer (or laptop) for ZOOM is better than other devices, though there is a ZOOM App for tablets and mobiles. Go to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for Android devices.
Your invitation to the AGM — If you wish to take part in the AGM via ZOOM then you will need to indicate this to the secretary <secretary@mountbeautymensshed.org.au> by Tuesday 15th September. Once this is received you will be emailed a meeting INVITATION LINK.
Nomination Form — If you would like to be nominated for a committee position please download the Word version of the Form [HERE], type into it (no signatures required) and email it back to the secretary as above by Wednesday 16th September 2020. A Proxy Form can also be obtained by emailing a request to the secretary as above.
Membership Fees — At the AGM the committee will recommend to members that the membership fee for 2020/21 is increased by $10.00 i.e. from $35.00 to $45.00. The membership fee has not increased for five years. This increase is necessary to help cover our increased insurance costs for the new Shed Extension.
Shed construction manager Ian Howley reports that “the main contractor Gentile Steel Fabrications (Tony & son Jason) have completed most of the construction of the Shed extension. They should finish within the next two weeks. Some plumbing work will then be done by C & N Jones Plumbing. We will need to connect the stormwater drains.
However, under current restrictions members are unable to attend/work in the Shed so we will have to wait until Stage 3 COVID-19 is lifted before we can start the rest of the work on the extension.
In the interim, we are proceeding with the purchase of timber, electrical materials etc so we are ready to go when permitted“.
We wish long time member and supporter David Wood all the best with his ongoing medical testing and procedures.
Rod Hyde
A number of Men’s Shed members have taken up the challenge and completed the virtual Hoppet over the last couple of weeks by covering one of the distances i.e. 7km Joey Hoppet, 21km Birkebeiner or 42km Kangaroo Hoppet THEIR WAY.
Get some exercise and support the 2020 virtual Hoppet by entering for only $10.00. Click Hoppet 2020 – Do It Your Way to enter.
Entrants have until Sunday 30th August to complete their chosen distance in the activity of their choice at a venue of their choice, i.e. walk, cycle, ski, run, jog, swim, roller ski, rollerblade, rollerskate or canoe/kayak (or any combination). It can be done over a number of days. It is an honour system. So get out there and do it YOUR WAY. As at 28th August 1,771 people have entered.
Shed Wireless – a new initiative from AMSA – Click [HERE] to listen. There have been 10 episodes in Series 1 and Series 2 has just started. Professionally produced and has heaps of Shed information. Each episode is ~1hr 15min. It is definitely worth checking out. It currently has an audience of over 9,000 listeners in a number of countries.
Shed Online – Stay Connected with Your Mates. Click this link The AMSA Shed Online. Members need to register to join the Forums – an easy process.
Click [HERE] to enjoy.
The Shed has a duty of care to its members, and as a consequence of the Coronavirus threat, the committee has been forced to close the Shed to members. This is a Victorian Government health directive. Because our members are in the most vulnerable age group, this closure will stay in place until the health authorities indicate that the threat has passed.
This decision is in line with AMSA and VMSA recommendations to close Sheds at this time. Click [HERE] for the VMSA directive.
Len and wife Adele are leaving the lovely Kiewa Valley and heading back to Queensland. Len has been a Shed member for six years and is a stalwart of its operations. He has been a committee member and is always available to lend a hand. Locally he has become famous for his ‘renovation’ skills. We wish Len and Adele all the best for the future.
Last Tuesday the Shed held a morning tea and presentation function to wish Len goodbye. There were 23 members in attendance.
John Driver
Spanner in the Works is a health initiative of the Australian Men’s Shed Association. They issue a very informative newsletter. Click [HERE] to read the latest issue. Very informative.
Have a good laugh. Click [HERE].
As from this Tuesday, all members attending the Shed will need to wear a face mask and must supply their own. The Victorian Government have now extended the wearing of face masks to ALL of Victoria. Note — on Friday the members received a separate email with all the details. Please make sure you read it. Click to read The Ultimate Guide to Face Masks
Rob Van der Linden
Editor’s note — Rob was heavily involved in the installation of our dusk extraction system in 2017 and is currently working on the installation of an evaporative cooling system for the Shed(s).
Noel McDougall
The Shedder — June issue. Click [HERE] to read.
Shed Wireless – a new initiative from AMSA – Click [HERE] to listen. There have been 10 episodes in Series 1 and Series 2 has just started. Professionally produced and has heaps of Shed information. Each episode is ~1hr 15min. It is definitely worth checking out.
Shed Online – Stay Connected with Your Mates. Click this link The AMSA Shed Online. Members need to register to join the Forums – an easy process.
Dick Puttyfoot
Editor’s note — Dick has been the Shed president for the last eight years. He is definitely the Shed ‘all-rounder’ always prepared to have a go at any task. His skill set is amazing. Our Dick is a very approachable and friendly bloke who always has time to help others with a task.
Les Bevan is having a hip replacement soon. Us Shedders wish Les all the best and a speedy recovery.
AMSA Newsletter — Click [HERE] to read. It is an excellent read.
Shed Wireless – a new initiative from AMSA – Click [HERE] to listen. There have been nine episodes so far. Professionally produced and has heaps of Shed information. Each episode is ~1hr 15min. It is definitely worth checking out.
Shed Online – Stay Connected with Your Mates. Click this link The AMSA Shed Online. Members need to register to join the Forums – an easy process.
Scams notifications — We all get them either a telephone call, email, text message or through the post. Click this link <https://www.cyber.gov.au/acsc/individuals-and-families> to find out what is authentic and what is not.
Listen to the 9 minute Mt Beauty Men’s Shed interview (Paul L’Huillier) by Sandra Moon of ABC Goulburn Murray Radio.
The Shed produces Kindling for Sale and is looking for suitable size heavy-duty plastic or similar strength bags (approx size 70cm x 45 cm). Chicken feed bags or seed bags …. could do the job. If you have any (drop off at the Shed) or if know of people who have please let us know. Contact — mobile: 0400 056 247.
Ian Howley
Editor’s Note — Ian is a foundation member of the Men’s Shed and has been on the committee since its formation (October 2011). For the last six years, he has been secretary. He was the construction manager for the Main Shed and is again for the new Shed Extension. He has just retired from secretarial duties so he can devote his energies to completing the Extension. He will remain as a committee member.
Why is having good health important to you?
Whether it’s to look after yourself, keep in shape or be there for family and friends — the importance of having good health is unique to everyone.
To make sure you’re able to do the things that are important to you, you need to look after your health. That doesn’t just mean fixing problems as they come up. Having good health means looking after yourself as a whole — including your reproductive and sexual health.
Healthy Male knows that reproductive and sexual health can sometimes feel like an awkward topic. So, this Men’s Health Week, they’re starting the conversation through daily activities for you to get involved in.
To learn more about why your reproductive and sexual health is important, and to check out their free Q&A webinars, articles, Reddit event and podcasts, visit the website healthymale.org.au.
Spanner in the Works (When was your last service?)
ASMA has published some very important information for all of us during Heath Week. Make the effort to check it out. Click [HERE].
