Shed Torque – November 2021
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The News Bulletin of the Mount Beauty & District Men’s Shed
BBQ — Friday 12th November

Membership is now Due!
Thank you to the 42 members who have renewed their membership for 2021/22. There is a number who have not but we value your support. The fee is $45.00.
Please pay at the Bendigo back in person indicating that the payment is from you or preferably by Direct Credit into the Shed bank account.
Bank details are as follows. Mount Beauty & District Men’s Shed Inc, BSB: 633 000, Account #: 144372661.
Christmas Lunch — Sunday 12th December

The Men Shed is having their Christmas Lunch at the Alex McCullough Hall next to the Neighbourhood Centre on the 5th of December 2021 and all members, partners and friends are invited.
Lunch will consist of roast beef and/or roast chicken with all the trimmings, plum pudding and custard and cream. The cost will be $15.00.
If you and your partner would like to attend, please RSVP to our Chef de Shed, Mark Hardidge by email <maurk01@bigpond.com> or mobile: 0407 549 651 and advise him of your attendance and any special dietary requirements by Monday 22nd November 2020.
Shed Projects
Relocation of equipment


Evaporative Coolers installed

Nuts & Bolts
- Birthday Boys for October/November — Congratulations to birthday boys: Ken Darling, Campbell Ford, Henry Ziemnicki, Brian Keeble and Bob Ferris who will celebrated a birthday.
- Christmas Luncheon — This is planned for Sunday 12th December and RSVPs need to be in by Monday 22nd November. Cost is $15.00. See NOTICE above.
- Garage Sale — This is planned for New Years Day 1st January 2022 at the Shed.
- Welcome to New Members — Neil Tappe and Scottie Miller
- Holiday dates for the diary — Shed will close for the Christmas holidays on Wednesday 15th December and re-open on Tuesday 11th January 2022. With our new Evaporative Coolers it should be pretty comfortable working.
- U3A Film Night — At the Senior Citzens Centre – Tawonga Cres on Wednesday 10th November starting at 7:00 pm supper at the interval. Note – you don’t need to be a U3A member to attend. Movie is called Red Joan. It is the story of Joan Stanley, who was exposed as the K.G.B.’s longest-serving British spy. English-born Stanley (Dame Judi Dench), a Soviet and Communist Party sympathizer, becomes employed as a British government civil servant and gets recruited by the K.G.B. in the mid-1930s. She successfully transfers nuclear bomb secrets to Soviet Russia, which enables them to keep up with the west in the development of atomic weapons, and remains undetected as a spy for over half a century.
- Tools & Equipment for loan — as a Men’s Shed member you are entitled to borrow tools/equipment on a short-term basis. There is a Registration Book in the Recreation Room to fill out. Make sure you check with the Day Shed Supervisor that it is OK to borrow that item. It could be being used by another member for a project. Also, the Shed has a ‘Stair Climbing Trolley’ that it shares with the Kiewa Valley Opp Shop in Tawonga Crescent and this can be borrowed from them. Just mention you are a men’s shed member when asking..
- Evaporative Cooling System for the Shed — Two coolers are now installed. Thanks to NE Heating & Cooling for the installation of on one in the main Shed and the other in the West Wing. Dick Puttyfoot arranged for this to happen. Thanks Dick. Funds came from a Federal Government Volunteer Grant of $5,000.00 and the Shed contributed $3,000.00 from general funds.
- Cleaning Roster Duties — Noel has prepared a new roaster. A Duty LIst has been put up for display in the Kitchen and Toilet area. Please read and complete the tasks. Why am I on the Roster? The Shed policy is that all committee members and other regular users of the Shed either for work or socialising are expected to ‘do their bit’.
- Storage Shed Clean Out — A major task was cleaning up around the Storage Shed and also inside the shed. Two trailer loads of disgarded timber was taken to the tip and at last we have room to move in there. Thanks to Phil Armitage who built some extra storage racks.
Professor David Wood’s Funeral arrangements
It is with sadness that we inform you that David passed away on Tuesday 26th October after a long battle with cancer. Our condolences go to Elene and the family.
David was a supporter and longtime Shed member. He was a stalwart of Alpine U3A. He was a life member, he held important executive positions and taught a number of courses during his eight years as a member. He was also the driver of the Probus Club of Mount Beauty.
Attendance is by RSVP to Lester & Son Funeral Directors Ph (02) 6040 5066 by Friday midday 12th November 2021.

Shed Talent

AMSA News
Shed Wireless – a new initiative from AMSA – Click [HERE] to listen. 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 10,000 listeners in a number of countries.
Spanner in the Works Newsletter – September ’21. Click [HERE] to read. Always has good health advice.
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.
Shed News-No 2 – September 2021
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Shed Torque
The News Bulletin of the Mount Beauty & District Men’s Shed
AGM held last Friday 17th September 2021.
The 2021 AGM was held last week with 27 in attendance. A great roll-up and the finger food prepared by Mark and Maureen Hardidge was very much appreciated. Thank you. It was a good social occasion with many members catching up after recent lockdowns.
Committee for 2021/22
Executive
- President — Dick Puttyfoot
- Vice President — Henry Ziemnicki
- Secretary — Noel McDougal
- Treasurer — Paul L’Huillier
Ordinary Members
- Ian Howley
- Barry Hinson
- John Driver
- Campbell Ford
- Irvin Beeston
- Phil Armitage
- Mark Hardidge
- Rod Hyde
Thank yous! —A big thank you to retiring member Rob van der Linden who was on the committee for two years and a welcome back to Mark Hardidge who was previously on the committee for five years including two as vice president and Rod Hyde who was a previous committee member for three years.
As has been the case over a number of years committee members also select various portfolios that they are responsible for. For example: day shed supervisor, workshop panel, project coordinator, shed maintenance officer, external fundraising coordinator, assistant secretary, membership secretary, grant applications, health & safety sub-committee, first aid officer, website administrator, publicity officer (news bulletin), catering, welfare officer and policy development & review.
Membership is now Due!
At the recent AGM the members decided to keep the membership fee the same as last year i.e. $45.00 (individual) and $50.00 (business/organisation). This is now due and needs to be paid by 30th September 2021. Early payment is very much appreciated by the committee.
Please pay at the Bendigo back in person indicating that the payment is from you or preferably by Direct Credit into the Shed bank account.
Bank details are as follows. Mount Beauty & District Men’s Shed Inc, BSB: 633 000, Account #: 144372661.
Please note – payment cannot be made to Campbell at the Hardware and Drapery Store any longer. Thanks, Campbell for allowing some members to pay this way for a number of years. Please walk up the street and do it at the bank (note there are new Bendigo Bank trading hours).
The West Wing update

Projects
RSL seats at the Cenotaph – further progress.

Mount Bogong Snow Poles

Some background — The poles were part of a pole line on the Staircase Spur of Mt Bogong placed there years ago to guide hikers and skiers. They are made of steel telescopic sections and have holes at intervals up the poles. Wind passing through these holes creates a whistling sound that helped guide hikers and skiers to follow the spur in low visibility.
Vic Parks recently brought the poles down by helicopter. Alpine Shire has given approval for the Kiewa Valley Historical Society to erect three poles outside the Visitor Information Centre. Ian Howley is coordinating this project for the Historical Society.


Nuts & Bolts
- Birthday Boys for September — Congratulations to birthday boys: Ken Halse, Dick Puttyfoot, Len Sims and Michael Parkinson who will celebrated a birthday this month.
- October BBQ & General Meeting — Scheduled for Friday 15th October 2021 provided that restrictions ease to allow us a reasonable number of members in the Shed.
- Tools & Equipment for loan — as a Men’s Shed member you are entitled to borrow tools/equipment on a short-term basis. There is a Registration Book in the Recreation Room to fill out. Make sure you check with the Day Shed Supervisor that it is OK to borrow that item. It could be being used by another member for a project. Also, the Shed has a ‘Stair Climbing Trolley’ that it shares with the Kiewa Valley Opp Shop in Tawonga Crescent and this can be borrowed from them. Just mention you are a men’s shed member when asking..
- Evaporative Cooling System for the Shed — To make working in the Shed bearable in the summer months the Shed is investigating installing an evaporative cooling system.
- Cleaning Roster Duties — Noel has prepared a new roaster. A new Duty LIst has been put up for display in the Kitchen and Toilet area. Please read and complete the tasks. Why am I on the Roster? The Shed policy is that all committee members and other regular users of the Shed either for work or socialising are expected to ‘do their bit’.

AFL Grand Final at the Shed
An invitation
To Shed members, friends and others to view the Grand Final on our 65” TV on Saturday 25th September from 7:00 pm between Western Bulldogs (Dogs) and Melbourne (Demons).
Should be a great evening and an opportunity to meet other like-minded blokes for some mate-ship, camaraderie and fellowship.
You don’t have to be a ‘diehard’ football follower to enjoy the game and the company.
Hope to see some of you there.
Paul L’Huillier … an avid Doggies supporter
AMSA News
Shed Wireless – a new initiative from AMSA – Click [HERE] to listen. 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 10,000 listeners in a number of countries.
Spanner in the Works Newsletter – August ’21. Click [HERE] to read. Always has good health advice.
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.
Shed News – September 2021
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Shed Torque
The News Bulletin of the Mount Beauty & District Men’s Shed
We are OPEN again … Tuesday 14th Sept.
Welcome back after another forced lockdown break. Fortunately, it was not too long this time and many are keen to get back in the Shed and do the stuff we like doing.
The usual COVID-19 protocols apply i.e. QR Code check-in or alternative options, mask-wearing, hand sanitising, and 1.5m social spacing. NOTE – All members attending the Shed are expected to abide by the Vic Health Department rules. If you are not DON’T come!
Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Friday 17th Sept at 12 noon
The AGM is being held in conjunction with a social gathering (not a BBQ) but with light finger food, tea and coffee. There is NO CHARGE. Our Chef de Shed (Mark Hardidge) is arranging a variety of food that we will get stuck into following the AGM at 12 noon. Thanks Mark for organising this.
NOTE — We need to comply with current restrictions regarding gatherings indoors and we will be doing this i.e. 1 person per 4sqm with a maximum of 20 people in an area are the rules). We plan to use both the recreation room and West Wing to accommodate numbers or if a nice day the outside area.
Agenda items — President’s Report, Treasurers Report, Election of Office Bearers, setting the membership fee for 2021/22 and a small alteration to our constitution re membership. The excellent news is we have 10 nominations for committee positions already so it should be a short meeting.
Presidents Report by Dick Puttyfoot. Please read prior to the AGM.
The West Wing update
We have passed the final Alpine Shire Building Inspection. Well done Ian Howley (Shed Construction Manager) and all the helpers. The whole project started two years ago (planning, funding, building, outfitting the internals, landscaping). A huge undertaking but very satisfying now.
Final tasks will be — 1. Paving under the verandah (thanks to Len Sim and Margaret Mills for the donation of the pavers), 2. Moving equipment from the main shed into the West Wing and 3. Recladding the dust extracting shed.

Projects
RSL seats at the Cenotaph


Other Projects pending…
- Community Project — Erecting signage along the Kiewa River Trail.
- Community Project — Refurbishing three old metal snow poles retrevied from Mt Bogong to be used as an external display by the Kiewa Valley Historical Society.
- Client Project — Making of six routed wooden signs for Howmans Gap Alpine Centre YMCA.
- Shed Project — Installation of a CCTV security system.
- Shed Project — Shifting equipment to the West Wing from the main Shed.
- Shed Project — Making an electrical Kindling Splitter.
- Shed Project — Paving under the West Wing verandah and landscaping the area.
Nuts & Bolts
- Birthday Boys for September — Congratulations to birthday boys: Ken Halse, Dick Puttyfoot, Len Sims and Michael Parkinson who will celebrated a birthday this month.
- West Peak Hotel Raffle held on Friday 20th August with $740.00 being raised.
- Tools & Equipment for loan — as a Men’s Shed member you are entitled to borrow tools/equipment on a short-term basis. There is a Registration Book in the Recreation Room to fill out. Make sure you check with the Day Shed Supervisor that it is OK to borrow that item. It could be being used by another member for a project. Also, the Shed has a ‘Stair Climbing Trolley’ that it shares with the Kiewa Valley Opp Shop in Tawonga Crescent and this can be borrowed from them. Just mention you are a men’s shed member when asking.
- West Wing Official Opening — This has been spoken about amongst the men but nothing is decided on yet. It most likely will not be anything as elaborate as the main shed opening five and a half years ago but more in the style of a larger morning tea just for members and supporters.
- Snooker/Billard Table for the Shed — This is being investigated.
- Cleaning Roster Duties — Noel has prepared a new roaster. A new Duty LIst has been put up for display in the Kitchen and Toilet area. Please read and complete the tasks. Why am I on the Roster? The Shed policy is that all committee members and other regular users of the Shed either for work or socialising are expected to ‘do their bit’.
- VMSA New Constitution — The state organisation recently held a Special General Meeting via video conferencing to approve a new consititution. Forty five Victorian Sheds attended.
AFL Grand Final at the Shed
An invitation
To Shed members, friends and others to view the Grand Final on our 65” TV on Saturday 25th September from 7:00 pm between Western Bulldogs (Dogs) and Melbourne (Demons).
Should be a great evening and an opportunity to meet other like-minded blokes for some mate-ship, camaraderie and fellowship.
You don’t have to be a ‘diehard’ football follower to enjoy the game and the company.
Hope to see you there.
Paul L’Huillier … an avid Doggies supporter

AMSA News
Shed Wireless – a new initiative from AMSA – Click [HERE] to listen. 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 10,000 listeners in a number of countries.
Spanner in the Works Newsletter – August ’21. Click [HERE] to read. Always has good health advice.
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.
Shed News – August 2021
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Shed Torque
The News Bulletin of the Mount Beauty & District Men’s Shed
The West Wing update
The West Wing Shed Extension is coming close to passing the final Alpine Shire Building Inspection. This will happen this Wednesday 4th August. Ian Howley (Construction Manager) deserves a huge thank you for all the work he has put into planning the building, organising contractors and shed members to see the project through to completion. The final task over the next month or so will be moving equipment from the main shed to the West Wing and adding work benches. Storage areas are completed. As an aside to this Ian was also the Construction Manager for the main shed which was opened nearly six years ago.


Projects


Other Projects pending…
- Community Project — Erection of a sign and noticeboard on the Mount Beauty Scout Hall.
- Client Project — Making of six routed wooden signs for Howmans Gap Alpine Centre YMCA.
- Shed Project — Installation of a CCTV security system.
- Shed Project — Shifting equipment to the West Wing from the main Shed.
- Shed Project — Making an electrical Kindling Splitter.
- Shed Project — Paving under the West Wing verandah and landscaping the area.
Nuts & Bolts
- Birthday Boys for August — Congratulations to birthday boys: John Driver, John Hunt, Les Bevan and Jim Gargan who will celebrated a birthday this month.
- No BBQ in August. Due to the current COVID restrictions we can only have 10 people in the recreation room hence not enough space for a BBQ.
- Dick Puttyfoot — Dick recently had a medical procedure done and will be away from the Shed for a week or two. We wish him all the best with his rehab.
- Annual General Meeting (AGM) — Hopefully this will be held on Friday 17th September 2021 in conjunction with the monthly BBQ provided restrictions are eased.
- West Peak Hotel Raffle — The Shed is offered this opportunity every couple of months and is a very successful fundraising event. The next raffle will be on Friday 20th August starting at 5:30 pm for dinner with the raffle draws (20 of) starting at 7:00 pm. Come along with your wife, partner or bring a friend and support this community initiative by the Hotel and assist the Shed with its fundraising.
- Tools & Equipment for loan — as a Men’s Shed member you are entitled to borrow tools/equipment on a short-term basis. There is a Registration Book in the Recreation Room to fill out. Make sure you check with the Day Shed Supervisor that it is OK to borrow that item. It could be being used by another member for a project. Also, the Shed has a ‘Stair Climbing Trolley’ that it shares with the Kiewa Valley Opp Shop in Tawonga Crescent and this can be borrowed from them. Just mention you are a men’s shed member when asking.
- Men’s Shed Week — 30th August to 5th September 2021 — Look out for more details in the next Shed Torque. We will be celebrating the fundamentals of Men’s Sheds: connection, community and camaraderie.
- West Wing Official Opening — This has been spoken about amongst the men but nothing is decided on yet. It most likely will not be anything as elaborate as the main shed opening five years and a half years ago but more in the style of a larger morning tea just for members and supporters.
- No more Football/Netball gate money collecting — After eight years the Shed committee have decided not to continue with this activity for the remainder of the season. It has run its course for the Shed. We thank the Dederang Mount Beauty Football & Netball Club for the opportunity to use this activity as part of our fundraising.
AMSA News
Shed Wireless – a new initiative from AMSA – Click [HERE] to listen. 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 10,000 listeners in a number of countries.
Spanner in the Works Newsletter – July ’21. Click [HERE] to read. Always has good health advice.
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.


Have You Done Your 30… today?

Latest Men’s Shed update
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The West Wing update




Projects



Other Projects pending…
- Community Project — Erection of three signs on the new Kiewa River Trail.
- Community Project — Erection of a sign and noticeboard on the Mount Beauty Scout Hall.
- Client Project — Making of six routed wooden signs for Howmans Gap Alpine Centre YMCA.
- Shed Project — Installation of a CCTV security system.
- Shed Project — Setting up of an Office for committee use in the West Wing comprising a computer, printer/copier/scanner, desk, chairs and filing cabinets.
Shed Torque
- Birthday Boys for June/July — Congratulations to birthday boys: Rob Van de Linden, Jeremy Reichl, Colin Clewett, Jeff Cummings, Garry Hollonds, Paul L’Huillier, Noel McDougall & Juris Zonnenbergs who have celebrated or will celebrate a birthday in June & July.
- No BBQ in July. The next one is on Friday 13 August. Speaker will be Paul L’Huillier talking about his recent ‘Camping 4WD Trip crossing the Simpson Desert‘. It will be supported with slides and video.
- Thank you — Alf Thistlewaite did a couple of furniture restoration jobs on behalf of the Men’s Shed for Mary Jones and daughter Roslyn Bloomer. Both ladies gave a generous donation to the Shed for Alf’s work. Again thank you.
- Annual General Meeting (AGM) — This will be held on Friday 17th September 2021 in conjunction with the monthly BBQ.
- West Peak Hotel Raffle — The Shed is offered this opportunity every couple of months and is a very successful fundraising event. The next raffle will be on Friday 20th August starting at 5:30 pm for dinner with the raffle draws (20 of) starting at 7:00 pm. Come along with your wife, partner or bring a friend and support this community initiative by the Hotel and assist the Shed with its fundraising.
- Tools & Equipment for loan — as a Men’s Shed member you are entitled to borrow tools/equipment on a short-term basis. There is a Registration Book in the Recreation Room to fill out. Make sure you check with the Day Shed Supervisor that it is OK to borrow that item. It could be being used by another member for a project. Also, the Shed has a ‘Stair Climbing Trolley’ that it shares with the Kiewa Valley Opp Shop in Tawonga Crescent and this can be borrowed from them. Just mention you are a men’s shed member when asking.
- Kiewa Valley Fishing Club — we welcome the club as a new member. They wish to make use of our Recreation Room for their meetings.
- West Wing Official Opening — This has been spoken about amongst the men but nothing is decided on yet. It most likely will not be anything as elaborate as the main shed opening five years ago but more in the style of a larger morning tea just for members and supporters.
Alpine U3A Movie Night – Wed 14th July 7:00 pm

The Plot — Based upon the novel “The Good Shepherd” by C S Forester, this is the thrilling story of an allied convoy crossing the North Atlantic in 1942 as it faces relentless attack by a German submarine wolf pack. The leader of the convoy’s relentless attack by a German submarine wolf pack. The leader of the convoy’s destroyer screen is a US Navy commander making his first Atlantic crossing. The story focuses on his command responsibility as he fights the cold, the relentless night, the brutal sea, and his deep fatigue as he chases down the attacking submarines in the deadly game of cat and mouse. The exciting story, a thrilling ride-along with the beleaguered captain, so deeply portrays the elements of battle command that for a long period of time the book was used as a text at the US Naval Academy. View the Trailer. Click [HERE].

AMSA News
Spanner in the Works Newsletter – May ’21. Click [HERE] to read. Always has good health advice.
Shed Wireless – a new initiative from AMSA – Click [HERE] to listen. 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 10,000 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.
How to use the Service Vic QR Code App
Members attending the Men’s Shed are required to register their name and telephone number prior to entering. Please, if you have a smartphone, use it and the QR Code App to register. Instructions on how to do that are given below. Those without a smartphone can write their name and telephone number in the sign-in book in the Recreation Room.
How to use the Service Victoria app
If you don’t already have the app follow one of these YouTube demonstrations on how the get the Service Victoria app – use the one for your type of smartphone.
• For an iPhone: https://youtu.be/qg0Vx2RoGVI
• For an Android phone: https://youtu.be/QEtLjNsceMM
The name of the app you want in both cases is “Service Victoria”.
View this Guide on How to Use the App. Click [HERE].
