Mount Beauty & District Men's Shed

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BBQ Lunch/General Meeting – Friday 15th February 2019

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  • When: Friday 15th February 2019
  • Start Time: 11:30 am for a 12 noon sit down BBQ .
  • Where: The Shed – 2 Tennis Court Ave Mount Beauty
  • Cost: $7/person
  • Who is invited: Members, potential members & visitors.

Program:
• A short historical DVD will be shown of the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.

• BBQ — Again the Shed will be providing many BBQ delights. There will be the usual socialising, camaraderie and fellowship. 

Major Shed News

  • For the March BBQ we will have a Guest Speaker.
  • Welcome to new members —  Ian Boyd and the Kiewa Valley Fishing Club.
  • Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) — Summer Newsletter – The Shedder. Click [HERE].
  • Shed Hygiene Policy — Click [HERE] to view. Note: Brian Keeble (not a committee member) has volunteered to draft up policy documents (he has done a number of them now – thanks Brian) in consultation with the Health & Safety sub-committee of himself (as convenor), Ian Howley & Paul L’Huillier. Other policy documents can be viewed on the Shed website under Admin. Click [HERE] to view.

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. A gold coin donation thank you. The Lunch break is at ~12:30 pm. You are most welcome.

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  • Our restoration guru Len Sims at work
  • Irvin with his next creation – a flower pot holder
  • Our mechanical guru’s, Reg Hollonds & Dick Puttyfoot, working on a member’s Ride-On-Mower
  • Mal Darwent & Dick Puttyfoot (we need some new grit for the drum roller)
  • Irvin erecting a new noticeboard for the Power Station ‘Runners’ display
  • Mark Hardidge – he says “repairing bikes is my therapy”
  • Master welder Barry Hinson on Deer Guard construction. Only 6 more to go.
  • Dick & Len – they make a good team
  • Load number 5 to the tip after a large shed clean-up (a community project)
  • Ian Howley contemplating what our new Shed Extension might look like

BBQ Lunch/General Meeting – Friday 16th November 2018 (Guest Speaker)

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  • When: Friday 16th November 2018
  • Start Time: 11:30 am for a 12 noon sit down BBQ .
  • Where: The Shed – 2 Tennis Court Ave Mount Beauty
  • Cost: $7/person
  • Who is invited: Members, potential members & visitors.

Program:
• BBQ — Again the Shed will be providing many BBQ delights. There will be the usual socialising, camaraderie and fellowship. 

Note — The early start will allow for Shed inspection, project updates, demonstrations and general chit chat on all things to do with the Shed. Food will be served at 12 noon.

Major Shed News

  • November BBQ — Guest Speaker Dr Mark Zagorski who will talk about Arthritis and answer any questions you may have.
  • Death Literacy Course —  Presented by Rose Sexton*. This is a short course at the Neighbourhood Centre commencing Monday November 12th, 11.30am – 1.30pm and runs for four weeks. Cost for the four sessions is $30.00. Course examines topics around death and dying, living well until the end, planning for a good death, grief, dying in the 20th century, planning your own funeral etc. Bookings — contact the Neighbourhood Centre Tel:  5754 1166.

*Rose is a local registered nurse who has a passion for palliative care, advance care planning, and sparking conversations about death and dying.

  • Living with Anxiety & Building a Resilient Mt Beauty — This session is on in Mt Beauty Monday 26th November 2018 at the Auditorium 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Information session covers: understanding the role of anxiety, stress and worry, signs and symptoms, anxiety disorders, what’s helpful and not helpful, relaxation techniques and tools, mindfulness, breathing etc and where to go for more information/help. Session is Free and presented by the Anxiety Recovery Centre of Victoria.
  • Victorian Men’s Shed Association (VMSA) — October Newsletter. Click [HERE].
  • Blair’s Hut Day Trip (13th December 2018) — Blair’s Hut is in the West Kiewa Valley and 40 km from Mt Beauty and is accessed via the West Kiewa Logging Track which is a very acceptable 4WD track. The plan is to invite members who don’t have a 4WD vehicle to be passengers in a vehicle driven by a competent driver. It’s a whole day trip so you will need to bring your own food, snacks, drink, thermos, hat, wet weather gear etc. The camp/picnic area (Diamantina Stockyards) that we park at is very nice. You may need to walk 1.5 km to the hut from there. If you have never had the opportunity to see some of our high country this is it. We need to know your interest so please place your name on the clipboard in the Shed ASAP. 

Membership Fees Due — Membership fees have been kept the same as last year i.e. $35.00 individual and $50.00 for a community organisation or business. Fees were due and payable by 30th September 2018. Please visit the Shed Website <www.MountBeautyMensShed.org.au> and look under membership for methods of payment.

If you don’t intend to re-join please let the Shed know your intentions so you can be removed from the database  — Email <secretary@mountbeautymensshed.org.au>

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.

Last Saturday’s Community Market Garage Sale action. From left: Len Sims, Mark Hardidge & Ian Howley. Other helpers were Warwick Mitchell, John Driver & Irvin Beeston. We made a few dollars selling donated items.

The Shed Extension work has commenced. Tree removal started Wednesday.

BBQ Lunch/General Meeting – Friday 19th October 2018

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  • When: Friday 19th October 2018
  • Start Time: 11:30 am for a 12 noon sit down BBQ .
  • Where: The Shed – 2 Tennis Court Ave Mount Beauty
  • Cost: $7/person
  • Who is invited: Members, potential members & visitors.

Program:
• BBQ — Again the Shed will be providing many BBQ delights. There will be the usual socialising, camaraderie and fellowship. 

Note — The early start will allow for Shed inspection, project updates, demonstrations and general chit chat on all things to do with the Shed.
Food will be served at 12 noon.

Major Shed News

  • Shed Polo Shirts — Members who have ordered shirts can pick them up at the BBQ this week. Cost — Shirt with logo and name $31.50. Badges are $8.00 each. Payment methods — Deposit by Direct Credit into the Sheds bank account. Treasurers preferred method please – for bank details click [HERE] or place money in an envelope with your name on it and hand in at the Shed. No money no shirt.
  • Blair’s Hut Day Trip (13th December 2018) — Blair’s Hut is in the West Kiewa Valley and 40 km from Mt Beauty and is accessed via the West Kiewa Logging Track which is a very acceptable 4WD track. The plan is to invite members who don’t have a 4WD vehicle to be passengers in a vehicle driven by a competent driver. It’s a whole day trip so you will need to bring your own food, snacks, drink, thermos, hat, wet weather gear etc. The camp/picnic area (Diamantina Stockyards) that we park at is very nice. You may need to walk 1.5 km to the hut from there. If you have never had the opportunity to see some of our high country this is it. I need to know your interest so please let me know by Wednesday 31st October 2018 — mobile: 0400 056 247, email <paullhuillier@bigpond.com>.
  • Advance Notice — November BBQ/General Meeting (Friday 16th November) — Guest Speaker Dr Mark Zagorski who will talk about Arthritis and answer any questions you may have.

Membership Fees Due — Membership fees have been kept the same as last year i.e. $35.00 individual and $50.00 for a community organisation or business. Fees were due and payable by 30th September 2018. Please visit the Shed Website <www.MountBeautyMensShed.org.au> and look under membership for methods of payment.

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.

A Reminder — AGM & BBQ – Friday 21st September

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The Shed’s seventh AGM is being held on Friday 21st September 2018 at the Shed – 2 Tennis Court Av. Mount Beauty starting at 11:30 am for a 12 noon sit down BBQ followed by the AGM.

Come along for the social camaraderie and to support this unique community organisation. The Shed provides a valuable and remarkable asset for the UKV community. Currently we have 66 individual and three organisations as members.

All documentation was emailed to you on Monday 10th September including: AGM Notice & Agenda, Financial Report, Nomination Forms and the 2017 AGM Minutes so please have a look at the documents.

Other Information

  1. Shed Extension Plans — To view click [HERE]
  2. AFL Grand Final screening — View at the Shed on the ‘Big 65″ Screen’ on Saturday 29th September. 2:00 pm for a game start at 2:30 pm. Half-Time treats will be served.
  3. Christmas Luncheon will be on Wednesday 12 December.
  4. Possible future Shed day excursions: (1) Blairs Hut — A 4WDrive trip into West Kiewa Valley. Transport will be provided, (2) Rover Chalet on the Bogong High Plains again transport will be provided and (3) Heritage Vehicle Museum in Tawonga Sth.
  5. Membership Fees — These are due following the AGM on Friday. Fee is the same as last year i.e. $35.00. You can pay on the day but please bring the correct amount of cash. You can pay online by Direct Credit. Visit Shed website and look under membership for bank details.

Vintage 1970 Speedwell Flash Bicycle for-sale. One owner – $150.00.

2018 Annual General Meeting (AGM) & BBQ – Friday 21st September

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The Shed’s seventh AGM is being held on Friday 21st September 2018 at the Shed – 2 Tennis Court Av. Mount Beauty starting at 11:30 am for a 12 noon sit down BBQ followed by the AGM.

Come along for the social camaraderie and to support this unique community organisation. The Shed provides a valuable and remarkable asset for the UKV community. Currently we have 66 individual and three organisations as members.

• 2018 AGM Notice click [HERE]

• To view the Financial Report for the year ending 30 June 2018 click [HERE]

• For a 2018/19 Nomination & Proxy Form click [HERE]

• To read the 2017 AGM Minutes click [HERE]

Shed Extension Plans — To view click [HERE]

Pick My Project — Have you voted yet? Voting closes Monday 17th September 2018 at 5:00 pm. What is it? —  it is a Victorian-first community grants initiative, with at least $1 million in funding available in each metro and regional area. Please support your community by casting your vote. Read More below… [Read more…] about 2018 Annual General Meeting (AGM) & BBQ – Friday 21st September

BBQ Lunch/General Meeting – Friday 17th August 2018

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  • When:Friday 17th August 2018
  • Start Time: 11:30 am for a 12 noon sit down BBQ .
  • Where: The Shed – 2 Tennis Court Ave Mount Beauty
  • Cost: $7/person
  • Who is invited: Members, potential members & visitors.

Program:
• BBQ — Our Chef de Shed Mark Hardidge is back. Again the Shed will be providing many BBQ delights. There will be the usual socialising, camaraderie and fellowship. 

Note — The early start will allow for Shed inspection, project updates, demonstrations
and general chit chat on all things to do with the Shed.
Food will be served at 12 noon.

Major Shed News

  • Henty Field Day Visit — The Shed is organising a one day visit to this major rural event for Wednesday 19th September 2018. The plan is to self-drive a 12 seater bus departing Mount Beauty at 6:30 am to be in Henty at 8:30 am. Leaving Henty at ~2:00 pm. Cost — $44.00/member including entry. Shed will pay for the bus fuel costs. If we took a 21 seater bus then the cost would be $36.00/member. If interested please let Mark Hardidge know ASAP —  Mobile: ‭0407 549 651‬, Email <maurk01@bigpond.com>.
  • Pick My Project needs your vote — Various Community Groups have put up five Mount Beauty Projects and one Falls Creek Project for this Victorian Government Funding Program. Projects need your vote if some of them are going to ‘get up’. Click [HERE] to vote. Note: You need to register on the website to vote and you must vote for at least 3 projects. The committee is keen on the ‘Pebble Beach’ Walking Track Extension. Please make an effort to have your vote.
  • Code of Conduct Policy — The Shed has developed a Code of Conduct Policy which all members are required to be aware of. Click [HERE] to view. Thanks to Brian Keeble who developed the policy which was ratified by the committee at Mondays meeting.
  • Donate to help drought-affected farming communities & families — Click [HERE] to donate via Red Cross.
  • Annual General Meeting (AGM) is coming up on Friday 21st September 2018. There will be a couple of vacancies on the committee so please consider volunteering for the 2018/19 committee.

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.