Mount Beauty & District Men's Shed

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Annual General Meeting (AGM), Newsletter & AED Workshop

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The Shed’s fourth AGM is being held on Friday 18th September 2015 at the Mt Beauty Senior Citizen Clubrooms, Tawonga Crescent, Mount Beauty starting with the usual monthly BBQ at 12 noon followed by the AGM.

Come along for the social camaraderie and to support this unique community project. When completed the Shed will provide a valuable and remarkable asset for the UKV community. Currently we have 62 individual and four organisations as members.

For the latest UKV Shed News click [HERE]

For a 2015/16 Nomination & Proxy Form click [HERE]

To read the 2013/14 AGM Minutes click [HERE]

Defibrillator Workshop — Paramedic/Ski Patroller Glen McIlroy will be conducting this one hour workshop on Wednesday 9th September at 12 noon at the Shed. It’s important that as many members as possible attend this session so they are familiar with the AED’s (Automated External Defibrillator) operation. AED’s use simple audio and visual commands and are designed to be simple to use for the layperson.

Shed Power is connected …. at last!

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Today Wednesday 19th August at 10:35am the Shed power was turned on by Project Manager Ian Howley.

All Shed members owe Ian a big thank you for his efforts over the last a 10.5 months in finally getting the power to the Shed.

We would like to thank Trish Dixon – Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre co-ordinator for allowing us to use the Centre’s power connection for the last 10 months. We couldn’t achieve what we have without her cooperation.

Shed Project Manage Ian Howley turning on the Shed power on Wednesday 19th August 2015

Shed Project Manage Ian Howley turning on the Shed power on Wednesday 19th August 2015

We know a lot of members listen to the local community radio ‘Alpine Radio 96.5FM’. Clear [HERE] to view and download the latest Program Guide.

FREE “Mens Spoil Me Day” – Thur. 19th March: Porepunkah

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Image 2015-03-09 at 1.05.36 pmMon, 9 Mar 15Feathertop Events (Boynton’s Feathertop Winery) invites YOU to a FREE “Mens Spoil Me Day” made possible by the annual Ladies and Mens Day Out fundraisers.

Are you, or someone you know in remission from cancer or getting ongoing active care? If so we would love to give back to the men of our region who are undergoing treatment.

The day consists of —A delicious lunch then over the course of the afternoon you will be given a chance to learn about fly fishing, cars, wine and more bloke stuff.

Guest Speaker — Geelong Football great Brian Cook CEO of the Cats will be a guest speaker and is sure to entertain.

We hope you can attend and enjoy a fabulous afternoon out with other gentlemen from the region who are also dealing with significant health issues.

  • Date: Thursday 19th March, 2015
  • Time: 12.00pm – 4.00pm
  • Place: Feathertop Winery, 6619 Great Alpine Road, Porepunkah  3740

Bookings — please call 5756 2356 or email <boynton@boynton.com.au>

P.S. —Transport can be arranged if you need it. Just ask.

Dogs for Diggers Program – please consider donating

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Josh New Lucky dog

 Editor’s note: Josh is a member of the Mount Beauty & District Men’s Shed and the committee is keen to help his cause, i.e. ‘Dogs for Diggers Program’, hence this message to encourage members to donate.

Click [HERE] to donate.

Hi my name is Josh and I am raising funds for 15 rescued dogs to become Assistance Dogs to support our serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members who are dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD)

I am a returned servicemen who served in Afghanistan. I deployed three times over a period of four years and needless to say, this was extremely tough on myself and my young family. After returning from deployment I realised that I was not coping, and after my wife expressed her concerns, I decided to get help. In August 2013 I was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as well as major depression. This sent our world into a spin.

[Read more…] about Dogs for Diggers Program – please consider donating