Read the Victorian Government letter [HERE]

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Thank you — The Men’s Shed committee would like to thank the following for the support given that resulted in the success of the Shed Extension Project Application.

• The 27 community organisations and businesses that provided letters of support;
• Helen Mathew (Mountain Creek Architecture) for the very professional work on the plans;
• Tiffany Clare our local Victorian Department of Health & Human Services liaison person in Wangaratta;
• The Shed Members who encouraged the committee to initiate the project and to see it through.

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Shed Torque

• Erection of the Street Christmas Decorations — Sunday 8th December starting at 4:00 pm opposite the Community Centre. This is an annual community event for the Shed. If you can assist please contact Paul L’Huillier — Mobile: 0400 056 247 or Email <paullhuillier@bigpond.com>. Help appreciated.
• Shed Holiday Dates — Shed closes Wednesday 11th December 2019 and re-opens on Tuesday 14th January 2010 with a FREE sausage sizzle (snag in bread) at 12 noon.
• Member news — A number of members have been on the sick and injured list of late. We wish David Wood, Roland Passuello, Reg Hollonds, Shane Clooney, John Driver and Warwick Mitchell a speedy recovery.
• New member — Welcome to Jeff Cummings. Thank you for the support and we will see you at the Shed.
• Current Projects — More Deer Guards for the Friends of the Clover Arboretum, Bee Hives: the Kenyan Topbar type, miniature wooden wheelbarrow making, work for the Neighbourhood Centre i.e. construction of a concrete ramp, erection of another shed plus foundations and a fence, refurbishment of a clients vanity cabinet, covering of the NHCentre’s greenhouse with shade-cloth, cake stand, upgrading a donated trailer for Shed use and construction of bench seats for the Secondary College.

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Christmas Luncheon

The annual Christmas Luncheon was held last Wednesday 20th November in the Alex McCullough Hall. We had 47 in attendance. Thank you to Trish Dixon (manager) of the Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre for the use of the Hall and the kitchen. Very much appreciated.

Our Chef de Shed Mark Hardidge and his band of helpers provided the usual excellent luncheon. A number of presentations were made to recognise people who have assisted the Shed (see below).

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Date: Wednesday 20^th November 2019

Location: Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre’s Alex McCullough Hall

Time: 12 noon

Cost: $12.00 (pay at the door) – It’s very much appreciated if the correct money is paid.

Who is invited? Members and their partners, potential members and visitors.

Menu: You will be able to have your choice of roast beef, venison or chicken with vegetables, quiche and garden salad for mains, followed by plum pudding, fruit salad, custard and cream. Tea, coffee or fruit punch also available with shortbread and mince pies.

For catering purposes please RSVP by Monday 18^th November to our Chef de Shed Mark Hardidge: Mob: 0407 549 651 or Email <maurk01@bigpond.com>.

If you have any special dietary requirements, please include with your RSVP.

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Shed Torque

1. Shed Holiday Dates— Closing on Wednesday 11th Dec 2019 & re-opening Tuesday 14th Jan 2020 with a FREE sausage sizzle (snag in bread) at 12 noon.
2. Committee Meeting Minutes— View these on the Shed website. Look under the Admin Menu.
3. Membership Fee is now due ($35.00). Currently, we have 54 members for 2019/20. 
4. Shed T-Shirts — If you wish to purchase one of these please contact Campbell Ford at Mount Beauty Hardware & Drapery Store in Hollonds St to arrange.
5. Flag Pole for sale — The Shed has a well-made steel flag pole and base that was made for an organisation that no longer needs it. It is for sale for $75.00. If you want it contact: Paul L’Huillier Mob: 0400 056 247 or tell a friend about it.

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Street Christmas Decorations

Sunday 8th December — Each summer Shed members erect and dismantle these decorations for the Chamber of Commerce. If you would like to volunteer for a few hours for this project it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Paul L’Huillier: Mob: 0400 056 247 or Email <paullhuillier@bigpond.com>. The Shed is paid for this service.

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Shed Garage Sale … a success

On Saturday 2nd November the Shed held a large Garage Sale which was held at the Shed. We had many buyers between 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and it was a successful fundraising activity for the Shed. Most items sold were donated and we thank donors for their generosity. Over the last five years, the Shed has been involved in six garage sales.

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If members have some ‘useful’ items that they wish to donate please bring them to the Shed on the day. Note — if the item(s) remain unsold you will need to pick them up following the sale. Thank you.

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Membership Fees are due…

Following the AGM in September the fee has been kept the same as last year i.e. $35.00. You can pay at the Shed (Tuesday or Wednesday) 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. Fees were due by 30th September 2019.

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Cup Day

Tuesday 5th November is a public holiday. The Shed will be closed.

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VMSA Newsletter – October 2019. Click [HERE] to view.

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Personal Member News

A number of members have been on the sick and injured list of late. We wish David Wood, Roland Passuello, Reg Hollonds and John Driver a speedy recovery.

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Green Thumb Gardeners Needed

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Shed Garage Sale … It is going to be a big one!

Saturday 2nd November 2019: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Shed. The shed has a lot of donated gear to sell and this is an opportunity to get a bargain. A sausage sizzle is planned. If members have some ‘useful’ items that they wish to donate please bring them to the Shed on the day. Note — if the item(s) remain unsold you will need to pick them up following the sale. Thank you.

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Christmas Luncheon — Wednesday 20th November 2019. 

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AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Use – An Update — The Shed will be organising this update in the near future.

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Membership Fees due…

Following the AGM in September the fee has been kept the same as last year i.e. $35.00. You can pay at the Shed (Tuesday or Wednesday) 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. Fees were due by 30th September 2019.

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Women in the Men’s Shed Program

If your partner or friend would like to participate in this program please get them to contact the Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre ASAP to book. Tel: ‭5754 1166‬.

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Personal Member News

A number of members have been on the sick and injured list of late. We wish Warwick Mitchell, Jim Gargan, Shane Clooney, Josh New and David Wood a fast recovery. It was sad to hear recently of the passing of Ron White age 99 years. Our condolences go to his family.

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Welcome to New Members

The Shed welcomes new members: Col Clewett, Henry Ziemnicki and Jim Henkes. Thank you for the support and we will see you at the Shed.

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Walking Football – Come and Try it. This Friday…

Carpe Diem is on Saturday 26th October 2019 — a live theatre event. Community Centre 7:00 pm for 7:30 pm start. Tickets $25 / $20 and available from Mt Beauty Hardware & Drapery or at the door — Bar, supper & raffle available. A highly entertaining live theatre event addressing suicide prevention. It is a contemporary portrayal of every day Australian males dealing with issues of health, grief, loss and depression. Written by local Megan Rigoni. Click [HERE] for more information. Note: Carpe Diem is latin and is pronounced (Kar-pay Dee-em) and means ‘Seize the Day’.

Notice is hereby given to all Shed members that a special general meeting will be held at 12-30 pm on the 18th October 2019, at the Shed, where the only item of business is to consider a resolution for amendments to the Rules of Association (Constitution).

This meeting will be held in conjunction with our normal monthly BBQ.

The recommendation is to
(a) amend Clause 20 (3) 1 to – The annual general meeting must by resolution decide the number of ordinary members of the committee (if any) it wishes to hold office for the next year, and
(b) amend Clause 27 (1) to – No less than 50% of committee members will constitute a quorum for the conduct of the business of a meeting of the committee.

The committee wishes to advise members that the current Rules limit us to five ordinary members, but there were seven nominations at the AGM. The meeting agreed that all seven should become committee members but we need to change the Rules for this to happen.

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Coming Events

• AFL Grand Final viewing at the Shed — Saturday 28th September ’19. 2:00 pm. Half-time refreshments provided.

• General Shed Morning Clean-Up — Tuesday 1st October ’19. 9:30 am to 12 noon. No project work – all hands ‘on deck’ for this clean-up.

• Shed Garage Sale — Saturday 2nd November ’19. 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. This will be held at the Shed. We have a lot of donated items that we need to sell and the Melbourne Cup Weekend will give us this opportunity. A sausage sizzle will be put on.

• Christmas Luncheon — Wednesday 20th November in the Alex McCullough Hall.

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Community Events coming up…

Community Forum @ AUDITORIUM@informationcentre — 7:30 pm Thursday, October 3rd. We will have Dr Helen Haines (Federal), Bill Tilley (State) and Charlie Bird (Alpine Shire) with us representing all three levels of government. Each will have the opportunity to address the group and then the audience will be able to address questions to them through our Chairperson, Jodee Betheras. Supper will follow and allow an opportunity to meet more informally

Pebble Beach Information Walk — 2:00 pm Saturday 5th October. The walk is to explain the extension of the West Kiewa Track from Pebble Beach which is being sponsored by the Victorian Government’s PICK MY PROJECT. Walk, ride or drive to Embankment Drive. If you drive, park your car there and walk to the Pebble Beach loop, approximately 1 km. along the track. Be at the loop ready to hear the information and walk the extension by 2 pm sharp. Please wear stout footwear and bring water and a hat and sunscreen.

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