Mount Beauty & District Men's Shed

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Notice of Special General Meeting & 18th October BBQ

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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.

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.

Almost there! – Pictured is Dick Puttyfoot nearing the completion of a major Shed project i.e. producing 11 wooden signs for Parks Victoria. Signs have been computer routed & posts painted and cut to size ready for delivery. Others who have assisted Dick with this project are Mark Hardidge, Mal Darwent & Paul L’Huillier.
Ian Erbacher — Doing his rostered grass mowing duties last week. Thanks Ian.
Reg Hollonds — The Shed acquired three old trestles (wooden & plastic) and Reg is using his adaptive skills to resurrect them.

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.

AFL Grand Final at the Shed – Sat 28th Sept 2:00 pm & Other News

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

  • When: Saturday 28th September 2019
  • Time: 2:00 pm for a game start at 2:30 pm
  • Who’s playing: Richmond (Tigers) V Greater Western Sydney (Giants). 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.

Hope to see you there.
Paul L’Huillier

2019/20 Committee

  • EXECUTIVE
  • Dick Puttyfoot (president)
  • Mark Hardidge (Vice President)
  • Ian Howley (secretary – temporary)
  • Paul L’Huillier (treasurer)
  • ORDINARY MEMBERS
  • Len Sims
  • John Driver
  • Campbell Ford
  • Irvin Beeston
  • Rob van der Linden*
  • Barry Hinson*
  • Noel McDougall*

* Welcome to new committee members Rob, Barry & Noel and thanks to Reg Hollonds who is retiring from committee.

New Cleaning & Mowing Rosters (Sept to Dec 2019)

These have been emailed to volunteers and are displayed at the Shed.

2019/20 Memberships — due by 30th Sept 2019

Following the AGM on Friday the fee has been kept the same as last year i.e. $35.00. You can pay at the Shed 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.

Coming Events

• 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.

AGM BBQ – 35 in attendance. Thanks to our Chef de Shed Mark Hardidge and his team for the feast.
Herb Ougham (Kancoona) on mowing duties now spring is with us. Herb is our oldest active member at 88 years old and spends time at the Shed on his Apple iPad.
That Warwick Mitchell Garden Box – Jake Bragg loves her new garden box. The picture was taken after delivery – from left: Dick Puttyfoot, Jake Bragg & Reg Hollonds. It’s big & heavy! Took four men to move it.

Community Events

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Understanding Dementia — Monday 2 September 2019. Free session

Adult Learners Week (#learn1thing) – Building Digital Skills Event. Free event. Tuesday 3rd September 2019. Booking essential.

UKV Shed News

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1. Fund raising for our Shed Extension — West Peak Hotel

This Friday night 18th January from 5:30 pm. The West Peak Hotel and the Men’s Shed is conducting another raffle which is put on by the Hotel. The Hotel provides the tickets and the prizes (which the Shed pays for out of the takings on the night). We sell the tickets and already have volunteer sellers. We need your support at this function so come down for a meal which is available from 5:30 pm, buy a few tickets and enjoy a fun social evening. Raffle draw is at 7:00 pm — usually have about 30 draws so your chances of a win are very good.

2. Street Christmas Decorations Dismantling (a community project) — This Sunday 20th January. If you can assist meet outside the community centre at 4:00 pm. We need 6-8 men to get the job done in ~2 hours. Bring a hat and drink bottle. Thanks to North East Home Improvement Co for the loan of their mobile scaffolding.

Free Film – Wed 3rd Oct 2pm: Snr Citizens Clubrooms

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You are invited by the Alpine U3A to a FREE community screening of the film  ‘Finding Your Feet’ – see review below. It is on this Wednesday 3rd October 2018 starting at 2pm sharp at the Senior Citizens Clubrooms, Tawonga Crescent, Mt Beauty. The screening is part of Seniors Week in Victoria.

Red Cross will be supplying afternoon tea at the interval break. A donation would be appreciated to go to Red Cross.

A Reminder — Shed Membership Fees were due on 30th September. To be covered by the Shed’s Voluntary Workers Personal Accident Insurance Policy you need to be a paid up financial member. Click [HERE] for payment options.

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).