Paul L’Huillier

AGM & other news

August 27, 2020 By Paul L'Huillier

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/downloa d>. 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

August 6, 2020 By Paul L'Huillier

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

Masks, Shed Ext & Projects

July 31, 2020 By Paul L'Huillier

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

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 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

July 1, 2020 By Paul L'Huillier

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

The shed is operating again

June 17, 2020 By Paul L'Huillier

Building Contractor on Site for Shed Extension

*Tony Gentile & Son Jason* starting work on the **Shed Extension** on Tuesday 9th June 2020. It was finally happening after 20 months of work to get to this stage.

Mount Beauty Shed on ABC Radio

Listen to the 9 minute Mt Beauty Men’s Shed interview (Paul L’Huillier) by Sandra Moon of ABC Goulburn Murray Radio.

Nine minute ABC Shed Interview

A Request

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.

Member Profile

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.

The Rocking Horse Project

*Len Sims* is the initiator of this project and has produced a number of horses. They are in demand and are being sold by Campbell Ford at the Hardware & Drapery Store. Pictured at left is Len and right is his partner in crime new committee member *Henry Ziemnicki*.

Neighbourhood Centre NEW Garden Shed

**Shed construction well in progress.** From left: *Reg Hollonds, Noel McDougall, Henry Ziemnicki & Duncan Robertson*

**Garden Shed final touches** — adding the doors this week. From left: *Mal Darwent (project manager), Noel McDougall & Reg Hollonds.*

Men’s Health Week — 15 – 21 June 2020

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].