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Pre-Christmas News Extra

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A Christmas message from President Dick Puttyfoot

“Thank-you to all the members and committee that have worked hard and well with each other throughout the year. To all members and their families I wish you a Happy and Joyful Christmas with another new year of fufillment and happiness.”

Christmas Luncheon — This was held on Wednesday 12th December 2018. We had 42 men, their partners and friends attending. Again Mark Hardidge (Chef de Shed) and his team put together a terrific luncheon. Thanks Mark. Our President Dick Puttyfoot (8th year) gave an overview of the year and thanked the committee for the support. Our resident bush poet Irvin Beeston recited three poems that were very entertaining. Lindsay Ikin donated a plant pot he made for auction. Warwick Mitchell acted as the auctioneer. Thanks Lindsay and Warwick. Thanks to the Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre for the use of their hall and kitchen and to the members who helped set up the hall.

Street Christmas Decorations — Last Sunday seven members erected the street Christmas decorations for the Chamber of Commerce. This is the 5th year the Shed has done this. We are paid for the job. Thanks to Campbell Ford (Chamber Rep.) who we liaise with to get the job done. Also thanks to the North East Home Improvement Centre who lend out their mobile scaffolding at no charge. Dismantling will be done mid January. Hope a few different members can assist.

Shed Holiday Dates — Closing on Wednesday 12th Dec 2018 & re-opening Tuesday 15th Jan 2019 (sausage sizzle at 12 noon).

No shortage of food. The variety and quality were tops!

Bush poet Irvin Beeston reciting his poetry.

Elene Wood three layered cake which she made for us. Thanks Elene (Studio E Cakes – Tawonga – Mob: 0409 673 192)

AFL Grand Final … at the Shed (Sat 29th Sept) & Polo Shirts for sale

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Another Shed Social Happening.

Come along for an afternoon of Grand Final viewing on the Shed’s 65” TV screen.

  • When: Saturday 29th September 2018
  • Time: 2:00 pm for a game start at 2:30 pm
  • Who’s playing: Collingwood (Magpies) V West Coast (Eagles). It will be a great game.
  • Half-Time: Treats will be arranged (no charge). Tea & Coffee anytime. Bring your own alcohol & chair if you wish.

Last year  was a great social afternoon. You don’t have to be a ‘diehard’ football follower to enjoy the game and the company.

Don’t sit at home on your own to watch the game come down to the Shed.

So we know numbers for the half-time ‘treats’ you need to RSVP me by Friday evening 28th September. Email <paullhuillier@bigpond.com> or Mobile: 0400 056 247 or text.

Hope to see you there.
Paul L’Huillier

Shed Polo Shirts for sale

The Shed has arranged through Karen & Campbell Ford (Mt Beauty Hardware & Drapery Store) to supply members with Polo Shirts embroidered with the Shed logo and members christian name. Separate badges that can be placed on a work shirt or cap are also available.

These shirts are designed to be worn on those occasions when members are out and about helping in the community, at garage sales & community markets, monthly BBQ’s, out of town Shed workshops and gatherings with other Shedders in the region.

Cost:

  • Polo Shirt with embroidered logo — $26.50
  • With embroidered christian name (large print) — $5.00
  • Badge (separate item) – $8.00

Sample Shirts — There are sample shirts at the Shed to try-on and a clipboard to write down what you want. Payment will be on delivery. Colour is Charcoal/Orange

Charcoal/Orange Polo Shirt with Shed logo – various sizes. View, try-on & order at the Shed ($26.50 with logo plus $5.00 with name).

Badge logo to be placed on a work shirt or cap ($8.00 each).

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…]

Pick My Project – please vote! plus some Shed projects

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Pick My Project is a Victorian-first community grants initiative, with at least $1 million in funding available in each metro and regional area.

Mount Beauty and the community needs your help to secure support and funding for a project that has been ongoing for many years i.e. the Pebble Beach Walking Track Extension that follows the West Kiewa River past the Mt Beauty Holiday Centre Caravan Park.

How do you vote?

  • Register at pickmyproject.vic.gov.au (must be 16 years of age or older);
  • Select your location to view projects within that area. The Mount Beauty projects (there are five) can be viewed by clicking [HERE].
  • You can only vote once and you must vote for three projects so please include Run, walk, ride with the flow, beyond Pebble Beach as one of them.
  • Vote – You will be asked to confirm your mobile phone no. and will receive an SMS with a verification code to complete the process;
  •  Please remember to share your vote across your social media channels to spread the word of the opportunity for our community; and
  • Voting closes Monday, 17th September 2018 at 5:00 pm.

Shed Projects in progress

Our new outside BBQ storage cabinet. Built by Mal Darwent. A terrific job.

Warwick Mitchell improvisation. No clamps are big enough for this job to hold glued joints together so rope and tie downs were used.

We know who the culprit is. We are coming…

An Opp Shop job – table refurbishment.

Restoring an old seat to its former glory!

More bikes for sale. Professionally repaired by our bike guru Mark H… Tell others there are some bargains to be had.

Latest Shed News – August 2018

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  1. Dederang Mt Beauty Football/Netball Gate — this Saturday is the Shed’s last home game manning of the ‘gate’. Dick still needs a couple of helpers. Please contact him if available. Mob: 0417 836 841‬ or Email <richardputtyfoot@gmail.com>.
  2. Shed Extension Project — Ian Howley has had the plans professionally drawn up by Mountain Creek Architecture and has submitted the Planning Permit to the Alpine Shire. Things are happening.
  3. Current Projects — Refurbishing a Hospital Seat (Warwick, Mark, Shane & Paul), constructing an external cabinet to house the BBQ (Mal, Warwick & Larry), reconditioning an air compressor & petrol driven drill (Rod), making signs for Parks Vic on the CNC Router (Simon, Roland & Dick), bike repairs (Mark), repairing an old outside seat for Shed use (Ian E, Warwick & Paul), producing an item that can be used as a desktop display (Roland), repairing a table for resale by the Hospital Opp Shop (Warwick) and working on some personal projects on the wood lathe (Derek). An ongoing job is to relocate all our metal and steel from the Lions Storage Shed to our new Metal Rack on the western side of the Shed.
  4. Cutting Kindling for Sale — this is a joint project between the Hospital Opp Shop and the Shed (Ian E & Ian S).
  5. Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) — ‘The Shedder’ Newsletter (winter 2018). Click [HERE]
  6. Shed Supporters thank you…

Dick Puttyfoot & Simon Coster producing Park Vic signs on the CNC Router.

Mal Darwent & Larry Gardam producing a external cabinet to house the Shed BBQ.

Derek Hutton working on the Wood Lathe.

Community Project – refurbished hospital seat.