Mount Beauty & District Men's Shed

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AMSA Shed Online…it’s new

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Stay Connected with Your Mates at The AMSA Shed Online. Members need to register to join the Forums – an easy process.

Visiting the shed is an important part of the week for many men. Whilst COVID-19 has forced the closure of thousands of sheds across 12 countries, staying in touch and connected is more important than ever.

We invite the Men’s Shed community to join in conversation at The AMSA Shed Online.

The goal of The AMSA Shed Online is to help people connect in the same way they do at the shed – over a cuppa and a laugh.

“The shed’s themselves may be temporarily closed as part of the response to COVID-19 but the mission of helping people stay connected does not change,” said AMSA Patron His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) in a message to Men’s Shed members.

The AMSA Shed Online is a simple online space for men to stay connected at a time when community connection is increasingly difficult, but still vitally important to our health and wellbeing.

We hope to create a global social community where men can talk and share their experiences – a global information exchange. And whilst the AMSA Shed Online has been built with the Men’s Shed community in mind, we’re inviting anyone with an interest to join the conversation.

Tools to help you Stay Connected with shed mates

During physical isolation, staying socially connected is more important than ever… But the Shed is closed! So now what?

Men’s Sheds across Australia have closed and now is the time to be extremely diligent in ensuring that our shedders remain connected and that we look after each other. Click [HERE] to view some of the ways Shedders can do this i.e. the Tools to use.

Some serious work getting done last week on the Shed Extension foundations. Thank you to McPherson’s Earthmoving – Myrtleford for rolling the area free of charge.

Community, Clients & Shed

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Over the last couple of weeks, the men have been busy working on a number of community, client and Shed development projects.

Community Projects — From left: Ken Halse sanding one of three flag poles that the Shed is producing for the Tawonga Primary School. Penny Goebel (Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre) showing off the Defibrillator Cabinet donated and installed at the Centre’s front door by the Men’s Shed. The Defib. will now be accessible to the public. The Mt Beauty Dragon Boat Club was successful with a Vic Sports Grant to purchase the Defib.
Left photo — Shed Fundraising Project — From left: Irvin Beeston ‘The Wheelbarrow Man’. Irvin has been producing small ‘Miners Wheelbarrows’ that can be used as a garden ornament — planter box. A bargain at $40.00 each. Irvin has had trouble keeping up with the orders. Right photo — Shed Development Project — The Shed acquired the pictured ‘Tradesmans Canopy Trailer‘ which is currently being renovated for use to store and transport all the Football/Netball Gate gear that is used to man the gate at the nine home games. Dick Puttyfoot is leading a small team to renovate the trailer. These include new wheel bearings, lights, trailer to vehicle adaptors, a rear door to provide easy access to store the Gazebo, a paint job and signage. We thank AGL Energy for funding the renovations.
Left Photo: Len Sims renovating an old rocking horse to sell as a Shed fundraiser. Right photo — from left: Len Sims & Warwick Mitchell repairing a lampstand for a client.
Client Project — Kenyan Topbar Beehives. John Driver providing the final coating of linseed oil. Mal Darwent has been the leader of this project assisted by Warwick Mitchell with others John Driver, Len Sims & Paul L’Huillier helping as required.
Community Project — Friends of the Clover Arboretum. Construction & Installation of Deer Guards. From left: Noel McDougall (Shed member) and Justin Grealy & Mark Ghiradello. The Shed has been assisting ‘the friends’ with the deer problem and has constructed fourteen guards to date.

Shed Torque

  1. Shed Extension Builder Tender — These have closed and the committee executive has met to assess. An announcement will be made shortly.
  2. Football/Netball Game date correction — Round 3 Home Game is on 18th April NOT the 4th as previously advertised.
    Please contact Mark Hardidge if you can help on any of the nine home games. He would love to hear from you rather than having him call you. Contact: Mob: 0407 549 651, Home: 03 5754 1619 or Email: <maurk01@bigpond.com>.
  3. Next BBQ & General Meeting is on Friday 20th March from 11:30 am for a sit-down BBQ at 12 noon. Guest speaker will be Allan Marsland of the Kangaroo Hoppet organisation. Allan will speak about the development of this international cross country ski race conducted annually at Falls Creek which is in its 30th year. His presentation will use multimedia including slides and a short video.
  4. Mini Miners Wheelbarrows for sale — Only $40.00 but you must place an order by contacting mobile: 0400 056 247. Tell your friends about them.

Community Education Sessions & Other News

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Community Projects

New 1st Aid Cabinet (a Shed Project) and Restored Flag Poles (a Community Project)
Mt Beauty Little Athletics Club — repaired a number of hurdles
Callum Bloomer (Paramedic) delivering an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) update to Shed members at the February BBQ — 30 attendees.

Shed Torque

  • For Sale — The Shed has a 15″ workable small Scroll for sale for $50.00. Contact mobile: 0400 056 247 if interested.
  • Donation of Tools to Bushfire Appeal — Ian Howley arranged for a quantity of no longer needed Shed tools to be donated to the Bushfire Appeal. He transported them to the collection point in Wodonga and they then ended up at the Tallangatta Distribution Centre. Thanks, Ian.
  • Local Weather — Did you know that since 2011 Mt Beauty have had their own Weather Station. It is situated on the roof of Alpine Radio 96.5 FM.
    Click this link to view: <https://www.alpineradio.com.au/weather.html>
    Data is updated every 10 minutes.
  • Mt Beauty & District Chamber of Commerce — A new executive and committee have been formed after a few years in recess. The Shed will be supporting the Chamber by becoming an associated member.

Woodwork 101

Expression of Interest

Local Don Terry who is a Manager & Team Leader at Wodonga TAFE (Building & Cabinet/Furniture Making) has kindly offered to conduct evening woodwork sessions (called Woodwork 101) at the Shed. The program would introduce members to woodworking skills, machinery and tool use. Initially, all members would construct the same project then branch onto a project of their own choice. It is anticipated the program would be conducted in April & May 2020 for 8 x 2-hour sessions per week. There is no cost to members.

NOTE — If you are interested in this program, please contact Paul L’Huillier: email <paullhuillier@bigpond.com> or mobile: 0400 056 247 ASAP by Friday 21st February 2020 to express your interest – “first in best dressed”.

 

to register for the Mount Beauty session please click the Register Button below.

Mt Beauty Registration

 

BBQ/General Meeting incl Guest Speaker – Fri 14th February

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  • When: Friday 14th February 2020
  • Start Time: 11:30 am for a 12 noon sit down BBQ .
  • Where: The Shed – 2 Tennis Court Ave Mount Beauty
  • Cost: $7.00
  • 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. Following the sit-down BBQ lunch we will have a guest speaker. • Guest Speaker — Callum Bloomer (Paramedic). Callum will present an update for us on the use of our Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This will follow the sit down lunch. Members please make and effort to attend as it is important that we all are familiar with its use.

Community Projects

Neighbourhood Centre Greenhouse — Turn his hand to anything member Rod Hyde has completed constructing a frame to support the shade cloth over the greenhouse. Thanks also to Dick Puttyfoot for his input and the donation of the large piece of shade cloth.
Friends of the Clover Arboretum — Over the last two years, the Shed has been constructing Deer Guards to protect the trees. These have been made by our two master welders from left: Barry Hinson & Reg Hollonds. To date 13 have been made.
From left: Larry Gardam & Peter Panozzo enjoying the use of the Shed’s new Thicknesser.

Expression of Interest — Woodwork 101

Local Don Terry who is a Manager & Team Leader at Wodonga TAFE (Building & Cabinet/Furniture Making) has kindly offered to conduct evening woodwork sessions (called Woodwork 101) at the Shed. The program would introduce members to woodworking skills, machinery and tool use. Initially, all members would construct the same project then branch onto a project of their own choice. It is anticipated the program would be conducted in April & May 2020 for 8 x 2-hour sessions per week. There is no cost to members. NOTE — If you are interested in this program, please contact Paul L’Huillier: email <paullhuillier@bigpond.com> or mobile: 0400 056 247 ASAP by Friday 21st February 2020 to express your interest – “first in best dressed”.

Shed Torque

  • New member — We welcome Juris Zonnenbergs as our latest member and the 60th for the year.
  • Shed Extension — Ian Howley (Shed Construction Manager) is finalising the Building Permit, Builder Contract Agreement and the Tender document at present. It is all happening!
  • Trailer — This football/netball seasons home game gate collection will use a dedicated trailer with a canopy to cart all the equipment needed for this annual fundraising project. Currently, it is being renovated thanks to a generous grant from the AGL Community Fund and should be in use for the first home game on Saturday 28th March against Yackandandah.
  • Neighbourhood Centre Project — The Building Permit has been finalised and the new garden shed purchased. Shed foundations need to be boarded and concrete poured and shed erected. A fence across the front will complete the project.
  • The Male Magazine — produced by Healthy Male (Andrology Australia). Click [HERE] to download the January issue 2020 and to subscribe. It is produced biannually.
  • Health Male Resource Library — Click [HERE] to view and download articles and booklets. It is very extensive. You can also order to get a mailed hard copy. There is also an extensive library of Videos on Youtube. Click [HERE] to view.

Projects & Other News

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West Peak Hotel Fundraiser

This Friday 31st January. Come along and support this Shed fundraising initiative. Dinner from 5:30 pm and 20 raffle draws at 7:00 pm. Funds towards the Shed Extension. Shed sells the tickets (we have sellers identified). All you need to do is enjoy the meal and the social occasion. Please bring your partner or friend.

New 15″ Thicknesser – spiral cutting heads

With assistance from a $2,000.00 grant from the Alpine Shires Community Development Fund and a Shed contribution of $1,200.00 we now have a state of the art ‘Thicknesser’ for preparing wood surfaces. The boys are excited about this new piece of equipment. Pictured from left: Henry Ziemnicki, Rod Hyde, Derek Hutton, Reg Hollonds & Mal Darwent

Neighbourhood Centre Project

This Community project involves the Men’s Shed constructing a new ramp to one of the portables (Stage 1), another garden shed (Stage 2) and a fence (Stage 3). This will improve the whole appearance to the area next to the Alex McCullough Hall.

Stage 1 completed and officially opened by Mal Darwent (left) & Barry Hinson cutting the ribbon. Dick Puttyfoot getting suck into the serious part of the project.

Kenyan Topbar Beehives

From left: Warwick Mitchell & Mal Darwent constructing Kenyan Top- Bar Beehives for a client.

Local Australia Day Awards

On Sunday 26th January in the Hydro Park (next to the swimming pool) the local Alpine Shire Australia Day Awards were presented. We had two members involved. Reg Hollonds was the guest speaker and spoke about his early days in the Kiewa Valley. Nick Brown was the recipient of two awards. The Alpine Shire Local Achiever of the Year (Kiewa Valley) and the Alpine Shire Citizen of the Year (for the whole Shire). Nick congratulations. Well deserved. Also thank you to the Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club for hosting the Awards for the Alpine Shire. The club has been providing this service forever.

From left: Reg Hollonds & Nick Brown

Victorian Men’s Shed Association Newsletter – January 2020. Click [HERE] to view.

Shed Re-Opens

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Last Tuesday 14th January the Shed re-opened following the holiday break. Projects currently being worked on are — finalising the application for the Shed Extension Building Permit, Neighbourhood Centre Project (new ramp, another garden shed and fence), Kenyan Top Bar Bee Hives, Deer Guards, trailer renovations, installation of our new 15″ Thicknesser machine plus a number of small jobs that keep coming in.

Meetings

Committee – Monday 10th February 9:30 am at the Shed.

BBQ Lunch & General Meeting — Friday 14th February 11:30 am for lunch at 12 noon.

Christmas Street Decoration Dismantling

This was started on Sunday 19th January and we just completed Kiewa St when the rain came. We re-scheduled for Monday at 9:30 am but again the rain came. The weather improved in the afternoon and the remaining decorations in Hollonds St were taken down. Thanks to the following members for assistance: Dick Puttyfoot, Brian Keeble, Mal Darwent, Duncan Robinson, Henry Ziemnicki, Derek Hutton, Barry Hinson, John Driver, Campbell Ford and Paul L’Huillier. Thanks also to the North East Home Improvement Co for the use of their portable scaffolding.

The shed has been operational for four years

What sort of projects has the Shed completed for the community, clients and the Shed itself since we opened in January 2016? You will be surprised! Click [HERE] to view.

Community Catch Up/Feedback on the current fire situation — Thursday 23rd January.

Alpine Shire is asking for practical community feedback on the current fire situation.  In particular, it wants information and feedback on what our local community feels the Shire has done well to address any issues, and what it needs to improve, in both the short and long term. These informal meetings are being run throughout the shire.

Two informal community meetings will be held at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre next Thursday, January 23 from 9.30 am and from 6.00 pm. 

Other ways for feedback would be to email <info@mountbeauty.org.au>

These meetings will provide the Alpine Shire with your feedback and the shire will follow up with formal meetings about what services will be available.

Refreshments and food will be provided at both sessions.

Are you Scam Savvy?

Scammers are professional criminals, using sophisticated tricks to dupe thousands of Victorian every year. Take a look at this article — Common scams and tips to avoid them – Consumer Affairs Victoria. Click [HERE] to view.