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2017 Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Fri 15th Sept ’17

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The Shed’s sixth AGM is being held on Friday 15th September 2017 at the Shed – 2 Tennis Court Av. Mount Beauty starting at 11:30 am for a 12 noon sit down BBQ at 12 noon followed by the AGM.

Come along for the social camaraderie and to support this unique community project. The Shed provides a valuable and remarkable asset for the UKV community. Currently we have 74 individual and three organisations as members.

 AGM Notice click [HERE]

To view the Financial Report for the year ending 30 June 2017 click [HERE]

For a 2017/18 Nomination & Proxy Form click [HERE]

To read the 2016 AGM Minutes click [HERE]

Don’t forget the Seniors Festival Open Day on Saturday 14th October. Shed will be open between 10 am and 2 pm for a tour, displays, men at work and a Sausage Sizzle  (gold coin donation) at around 12 noon. Bring a friend.

BBQ Lunch & General Meeting – Friday 18th August 2017

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From left: Graeme Caulfield & John Driver

  • When: Friday 18th August 2017
  • Start Time: 11:30 am for a 12 noon sit down BBQ .
  • Where: The Shed – 2 Tennis Court Ave Mount Beauty
  • Cost: $5/person
  • Who is invited: Members, potential members & visitors.

Program: Mark Hardidge, our own Chef de Shed, will again be providing us with many BBQ delights. There will be the usual socialising, camaraderie and fellowship.

Note the change of start time to 11:30 for Shed inspection, project updates and general chit chat on all things to do with the Shed. Food will be served at 12 noon.

Major Shed News

  1. AGM next month including our monthly BBQ (Friday 15th September).
  2. What does it cost to operate the Shed for 12 months? Click [HERE] to view our OPERATING costs.
  3. Women in the Men’s Shed Program. The Shed is currently providing an opportunity for the ladies of the community to expand their knowledge and skills in woodwork, tool usage and other general maintenance. Dick Puttyfoot and Ervin Beeston are again conducting this program.
  4. Men’s Health Sessions conducted by professionals as a talk and question session at future BBQ’s. With the help of Maureen Ryland (Alpine Health) the Shed has put together a program that will be conducted for 40 minutes at future BBQ’s starting with the October BBQ. It will be held every two months after that.
  5. Verandah for the west side of the Shed. Plans are currently being drawn up to add a 12m x3m verandah to the Shed. This will increase our storage capacity and also provide an undercover working space.
  6. Shed Operating Days & Times — Tuesday & Wednesday 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Morning tea is at 10:30 am and is a great time to social and to get to know the other men. Gold coin donation thank you. The Lunch break is at 12:30 pm. You are most welcome.

Click [HERE] to view the Australian Men’s Shed Association Newsletter called ‘The Shedder’.

Shed News — What’s been Happening…

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Projects

  1. Dust Collection & Extraction System — this is now complete with the Extractor Shed (see photo) being finished in late June. This large Shed project was co-ordinated by Ervin Beeston with the help of a number of members namely: Mal Darwent, Les Bevan, Warwick Mitchell, Len Sims & Rod van der Linden.
  2. Bunks — In late May 12 bunks were completed for the Outdoor School – Bogong. Irvin Beeston also co-ordinated this project ably assisted by Warwick Mitchell and Mal Darwent plus many helpers. In late 2014 the Shed built 31 bunks for the school – a total of 43 bunks to date.
  3. Spinning Wheel — this is being made for the Hospital to be used at future Fetes. Les Bevan is building this.
  4. Deer Guards — the Shed has made six so far for the Friends of the Clover Arboretum and installed them at the Clover Arboretum. Reg Hollonds, Les Bevan and Dick Puttyfoot have been working on these.
  5. Table Bench in Recreation Room — Due to Warwick Mitchell’s initiative and the with help from John Driver & Ian Erbacher the Shed now has a table bench (see photo) along the north wall of the Recreation Room.
  6. Hi Bay Lights — seven Hi Bay LED Lights have been installed in the Shed. Thanks to Warwick Mitchell, Dick Puttyfoot and Len Sims for the installation. The improvement in visibility is remarkable.
  7. Nest Boxes (possum & bird) — 20 of these are being built for the Kiewa Landcare Group. Warwick Mitchell is co-ordinating the construction with assistance from Ian Erbacher, Jordan McNicole, Billy Vasiliades, John Falle and Ian Howley.
  8. Knife Blocks — two of these are being made by Roland Passuello.

Other

  • Morning tea courtesy of AGL — in May the Shed members and some six AGL staff had a morning tea at the Shed. We have been very thankful to have had a close working relationship with AGL since we started construction.
  • Electrical work — Member Shane Clooney has done a lot of the electrical work for the Extractor System and Hi Bay Lighting. Thanks Shane.
  • AMSA Spanner in the Works Health Newsletter – July. Click [HERE] to view.

A Reminder — Monthly BBQ this Friday. 11:30 am for a sit down BBQ at 12 noon.

New Table Bench in the Recreation Room

New Shed to house the Dust Extractor Unit

No central heating in the Shed so we ‘improvise’. From left: John Driver, Ian Howley, Ian Erbacher, Len Sims, Jordan McNicol, Billy Vasiliades & Roland Passuello

BBQ Lunch & General Meeting – Friday 21st July 2017

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Ian, Dick & Bruce

Ian, Dick & Bruce

  • When: Friday 21st July 2017
  • Start Time: 11:30 am for a 12 noon sit down BBQ .
  • Where: The Shed – 2 Tennis Court Ave Mount Beauty
  • Cost: $5/person
  • Who is invited: Members, potential members & visitors.

Program: Mark Hardidge, our own Chef de Shed, will again be providing us with many BBQ delights. There will be the usual socialising, camaraderie and fellowship.

Note the change of start time to 11:30 for Shed inspection, project updates and general chit chat on all things to do with the Shed. Food will be served at 12 noon.

Major Shed News

  1. Tawonga Red Cross Mid Winter Casserole Lunch — Tawonga Hall Monday 17th July 12 for 12:30 pm. Entry by pre-purchased ticket only ($20). Purchase a ticket at the Mt Beauty Newsagency, Tawonga South Newsagency or Tawonga Store. Please support this Red Cross fundraiser.
  2. Football/Netball Gate volunteers — Only two more home games to go – both at Dederang. . Next home game is on Saturday 22 July at Dederang. The final home game is on Saturday 29th July also Dederang. Please contact the co-ordinator Mark Hardidge  if you can assist: Tel: (03) 5754 1619, Mob: 0407 549 651 or Email: <maurk01@bigpond.com>
  3. Shed Rules & Policies — Members are reminded of the rules and policies that the Shed has adopted – these are set out in the  yellow covered Induction Manual which all members have received. It is also available on the Shed website. The committee wishes to draw members attention for the need to be considerate of other members working in the Shed or who intend to work in the Shed (say) the next day. Please consider: cleaning up your work area (Shed doesn’t employ cleaners ), putting away tools used, moving (storing) your project so others can use the bench space, if the task has excessive noise then maybe work outside if weather and job are appropriate, using protective gear e.g. earmuffs, googles/full face protection and hand protection as appropriate (a Shed Health & Safety requirement). The Shed has a policy that requires members to be assessed (by a Workshop Panel member) in the use of tools and equipment.
  4. Shed Operating Days & Times — Tuesday & Wednesday 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Morning tea is at 10:30 am and is a great time to social and to get to know the other men. Gold coin donation thank you. The Lunch break is at 12:30 pm. You are most welcome.

BBQ Lunch & General Meeting – Friday 19th May 2017

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Ian, Dick & Bruce

Ian, Dick & Bruce

  • When: Friday 19th May 2017
  • Start Time: 11:30 am for a 12 noon sit down BBQ .
  • Where: The Shed – 2 Tennis Court Ave Mount Beauty
  • Cost: $5/person
  • Who is invited: Members, potential members & visitors.

Program: Mark Hardidge, our own Chef de Shed, will again be providing us with many BBQ delights. There will be the usual socialising, camaraderie and fellowship. Weather permitting the new outdoor area under the Shade Sail will be used.

Note the change of start time to 11:30 for Shed inspection, project updates and general chit chat on all things to do with the Shed. Food will be served at 12 noon.

Major Shed News

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BBQ Lunch & General Meeting – Friday 21st April 2017

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Ian, Dick & Bruce

Ian, Dick & Bruce

  • When: Friday 21st April 2017
  • Start Time: 11:30 am for a 12 noon sit down BBQ .
  • Where: The Shed – 2 Tennis Court Ave Mount Beauty
  • Cost: $5/person
  • Who is invited: Members, potential members & visitors.

Program: Mark Hardidge, our own Chef de Shed, will again be providing us with many BBQ delights. There will be the usual socialising, camaraderie and fellowship. Weather permitting the new outdoor area under the Shade Sail will be used.

Note the change of start time to 11:30 for Shed inspection, project updates and general chit chat on all things to do with the Shed. Food will be served at 12 noon.

Major Shed News

Bunk Building — The Shed has again been approached by the Outdoor School Bogong to build 12 bunks. The Shed will open an extra day per week (Thursday) to get the project completed. Jigs and templates have been developed and a prototype bunk constructed. Main building starts this Tuesday 18th April . The supervisors of this project are Irvin Beeston, Dick Puttyfoot, Warwick Mitchell and Mal Darwent who will be on duty on one or more days to supervise and offer advice. Thanks to those members who have volunteered to assist. You will be contacted to decide which day or days you would like to be rostered on.

Football/Netball Gate volunteers — We need more members to collect entry money and sell raffle tickets at Dederang-Mt Beauty Home games (a Shed major fundraiser).

Please contact the co-ordinator Mark Hardidge  if you can assist: Tel: (03) 5754 1619, Mob: 0407 549 651 or Email: <maurk01@bigpond.com>. The first four home games are at Mount Beauty which started  Saturday 8th April 2017. Next home game is this Saturday 22nd April at Mount Beauty. We need MORE help with this project so please consider offering.

Easter Saturday Rotary Garage Sale — The Shed had a major presence (four trailer loads) and a very successful day at the Sale. Thanks to all those who assisted.

Shed Operating Days & Times during Bunk Building period— Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Morning tea is at 10:30 am and is a great time to social and to get to know the other men. Gold coin donation thank you. Lunch is at 12:30 pm. You are most welcome.