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New Committee, Membership & Other News

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2020/21 Committee

  • EXECUTIVE
  • Dick Puttyfoot (president)
  • Henry Ziemnicki* (vice president)
  • Noel McDougall (secretary)
  • Paul L’Huillier (treasurer)
  • ORDINARY MEMBERS
  • Philip Armitage*
  • John Driver
  • Campbell Ford
  • Irvin Beeston
  • Rob van der Linden
  • Barry Hinson
  • Ian Howley

* Welcome to new committee members Henry Ziemnicki and Philip Armitage and thanks to Mark Hardidge (7 year’s on the committee – 2 as vice president) who is retiring from the committee.

2020/21 Memberships

Following the AGM held on Friday 18th September the annual membership fee has been increased by $10.00 to $45.00. This has been necessary to help cover the new Shed Extension insurance costs. Fees are due by 31st October 2020.

You can pay at the Shed but please bring the correct money. The treasurer’s preferred method of payment is by Direct Credit. Bank details are as follows: Account name: Mt Beauty & District Men’s Shed Inc., BSB: 633 000 & Account #: 144372661. You can also pay via Campbell Ford at the Hardware & Drapery Store or over the counter at the Bendigo Bank. Please reference the payment as appropriate.

Thank you to those members that have already paid

A poem by Irvin Beeston

Member Profiles

Derek Hutton

Editors Note — Derek has been a long term member of the Shed and is a willing contributor to any project we have running. His expertise at present is learning everything about and using the wood lathe and is producing some interesting pieces.

Derek at work!

Duncan Robertson

Duncan at work!

VMSA Bulletin

Click VMSA Special Bulletin – September 2020 to read.

AMSA News

Shed Wireless – a new initiative from AMSA – Click [HERE] to listen. There have been 10 episodes in Series 1 and Series 2 now has FIVE 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.

AGM (Friday ) & Other News

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Annual General Meeting

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

Shed Extension Progress

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….

VMSA Special Bulletin

Click [HERE] to read the latest information from the Victorian Men’s Shed Association on Shed operations during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Member Profile

Alf Thistlethwaite

Some of Alf Thistlethwaite’s work. He is pretty handy on the wood lathe as well.
Some of Alf’s best work. Restoration of this heritage desk.

Shed Torque…

  • Chamber of Commerce — After being in recess for four years the Mount Beauty & District Chamber of Commerce as been reformed with a new and enthusiastic committee. The executive is — President: Glenyse Peacock, Vice President: Linda Griffith-Brown; Secretary – Simone Dowel and Treasurer: Courtney Sullivan. The Shed has joined as an associate member.
  • ATO News (DGR certification) — The Treasury Laws Amendment (2020 Measures No. 2) Bill 2020 to introduce a general category of Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) for community sheds has passed in both houses of parliament. Deductible Gift Recipients (DGRs) are organisations (like Men’s Sheds) which can receive donations that are tax-deductible. If a donation is tax-deductible, donors can deduct the amount of their donation from their taxable income when they lodge their tax return. For us, this MIGHT mean that a person or business would donate funds to us and by doing so they can deduct the donation from their taxable income. People or businesses who feel good about assisting community organisations might donate funds for that purpose. A win for us and them.
  • Les Bevan — Recently Les had a hip operation. We wish him well during his rehab and a speedy recovery.

AMSA News

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.

Why Men Need Toolboxes

An interesting short youtube video clip. Click [HERE] to view.

Good for a laugh…

Doing Your 30…

This is pretty good advice for all us Shedders, especially during the lockdown. To stay healthy 30 minutes of exercise is a minimum per day. Standing up doesn’t count, wandering around the house doesn’t cut it either. Open the door and get out there… (walk, ride …..)

AGM & other news

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Annual General Meeting

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 Extension Progress

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“.

Roof, walls, windows and roller doors finalised. Tony and son Jason on the job.
The shell of the shed extension nearing completion as at 27th August. Work started on 9th June 2020.

Get Well

We wish long time member and supporter David Wood all the best with his ongoing medical testing and procedures.

Member Profile

Rod Hyde

Kangaroo Hoppet – Do It Your Way

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.

More details — Click [HERE].

AMSA News

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.

Why Men Need Toolboxes

Why Men Need Toolboxes. Click to play the short video.

Good for a laugh…

Click [HERE] to enjoy.

Shed Closed & Other News

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Future Shed Operations

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 Sims departure

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.

From left: Len Sims & Dick Puttyfoot (president). The gift given to Len on his departure so he will not forget about the six years living in Mount Beauty. Thanks to Duncan Robertson for supplying the aerial photograph taken from a glider.
Twenty three members social distancing in the workshop for Len’s presentation.

Member Profile

John Driver

AMSA

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.

Lighten Up!

Have a good laugh. Click [HERE].

Online Banking

Gain confidence in Online Banking. A new course by the eSafety Commissioner aims to make online banking safer and more accessible to older Australians. That’s us Shedders. Click [HERE] to learn more.

Masks, Shed Ext & Projects

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Face Masks

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

Shed Extension Progress

An early morning pour of the Shed slab.
All hands needed for the levelling of the concrete slab.
Tony Gentile on the job again as of Friday 31st July. Thanks Tony.

Member Profile

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).

Left photo: from left — New member Phil Armitage under the watchful eye of Irvin Beeston.
Right photo — Len Sims restoring an old picture frame for a client.
Larry Gardam (our new motor mower fixing guru!) hard at it and the finished product (a Rover 4 stroke) at the bargain price of $75.00. Tell a friend about it.

Member Profile

Noel McDougall

AMSA News

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.

From left: Shane Clooney & Dick Puttyfoot re-wiring a clients trailer
Too many in the Recreation Room for morning tea on Tuesday (limit of 10) so here is the overflow. From left: Ian Howley, Dick Puttyfoot, Ian Sharp, Mark Hardidge & John Driver. The Shed is following COVID-19 protocols to reduce the risk of spreading the virus. Mask wearing as from this Tuesday is another requirement.

Shed Extension building progress & Other News

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Tony & Son on-site

Gentile Steel Fabrications have been hard at it over the last couple of weeks.
As can be seen, the framework is in place as of this week.

Member Profile

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.

Personal Member News

Les Bevan is having a hip replacement soon. Us Shedders wish Les all the best and a speedy recovery.

Projects

Irvin’s Cart — It’s a beauty! It can carry all sorts of goodies for sale which the Shed can now display easily outside the Shed. Just wheel them out and in each day. Dick is currently producing one of his wooden routed signs to display across the top of the cart.
The Shed’s new Unimig Plasma Steel Cutter. Barry & Reg are very happy to add this piece of welding equipment to their department.
Our master welder Barry Hinson working on the bases for the
Outdoor School Bogong’s Eagle Chair display.
Duncan Robertson renovating an old outdoor garden table and four stools for the Neighbourhood Centre. It will be located in their Rose Garden Cafe courtyard.
Shed excursion — Peter Panozzo invited Shed members to a milling demonstration at his and bother David’s milling location in Simmonds Creek Road. Ten members were present.
Derek Hutton producing a product for a client using his wood lathe skills. Our Derek is a very keen wood lathe learner and spends many hours honing his skills.

Australian Men’s Shed Association

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.

Shed COVID-19 Protocols