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.

A Reminder — AGM & BBQ – Friday 20th September ’19

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The Shed’s eighth AGM is being held on Friday 20th September 2019 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 asset for the UKV community. BBQ cost is $7.00. Please bring the correct money.

AGM documentation — This was emailed to you on Thursday 5th September including AGM Notice & Agenda, Financial Report, Nomination Forms and the 2018 AGM Minutes so please have a look at these documents.

Coming Events

  1. AFL Grand Final screening — Saturday 28th September. View at the Shed on the ‘Big 65″ Screen. 2:00 pm for a game start at 2:30 pm. Half-Time treats will be available. Don’t sit at home on your own come to Shed for a bit of social fun!
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Christmas Luncheon — Wednesday 20th November in the Alex McCullough Hall.
  5. Membership Fees 2019/20 — These are due following the AGM on Friday. The 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 also pay online by Direct Credit – the treasurer’s preferred method. Visit the Shed website and look under membership for bank details.

The Three Amigo’s — from left: Mal Darwent, Len Sims & Mark Hardidge. Len did a terrific job in repairing and refurbishing this Bar Bench. The client was very happy.

A Community Project – A bike rack for the Hospital Opportunity Shop manufactured by our welding and metalwork guru Barry Hinson.

A tile top installed on this table and the chairs & table painted. Thanks, Len Sims & Paul L’Huillier.

Garden Box – Warwick Mitchell is currently constructing this box (2m long x 0.6m wide x 0.8m high) for a client.

Winter Shed Happenings

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There has been plenty happening at the Shed the last few weeks. Projects involve Shed development, client jobs and community tasks.

We welcome new member Ciro Luchini from Tawonga South.

Community Projects

Barry Hinson is building a Bike Rack to hold four bikes for the Hospital Opp Shop.

Shed Development Projects

Eagle Chair installation is now complete. The sign pictured is now attached to it. Thanks to Mal Darwent & Barry Hinson for seeing this Shed project through.

Client Projects

From Left: Len Sims & Shane Clooney. Bending wire mesh for a client to be used as a Gabion on their front fence.
From Left: Len Sims repairing a bar bench and Dick Puttyfoot working on the computer routed Parks Vic signs.
A frame made to support the display mirror that will be placed on a tripod. Warwick Mitchell did the excellent work on this project.
A special birthday celebration for committee member John Driver. Eighty years young. Congratulations John. Elene Wood of ‘Studio e Cakes” mob: ‭0409 673 192 provided the cake. Dick Puttyfoot using his newly acquired computer routing skills produced the OBE – “Over B…. Eighty” award. We had 16 members in attendance.

Warwick Mitchell is currently constructing a large wooden Garden Box (2m long x 0.6m wide x 0.8m high) for a client.

Rod Hyde is making a kindling splitter for use by the Shed. He is modifying an old piece of machinery to build it.

BBQ/General Meeting & Guest Speaker – Fri 16th August

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  • When: Friday 16th August 2019
  • 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.

• Guest Speaker — Helen L’Huillier (OAM).

Earlier this year Helen and husband Paul spent 3 weeks helping out on the historic Dunlop Sheep Station on the Darling River near the township of Louth NSW, 100km west of Bourke. Helen will talk about some of their interesting experiences and the type of work they did during their stay, as well as the history of the station and the owners’ plans for the future. Helen has a collection of photos and a short video to accompany her talk. 

Helen & Paul’s experiences are fascinating and the photos are outstanding. Come and hear about the shearers who went on strike and swam across the  Darling River to play cricket on the other side, much to the fury of the boss who had sheep in the yards waiting to be shorn.

Major Shed News

  • Football/Netball Gate volunteers — Please contact the co-ordinator Mark Hardidge if you can assist: Mob: ‬‭0407 549 651‬ or Email: <maurk01@bigpond.com>. The last Dederang home game is this Saturday 17th August i.e. nine for the season. Please offer to assist. It’s the Shed’s major fundraiser. It’s a lot of fun and very social.

Healthy Male for Men, Family & Friends (eNews) — July 2019.
Click [HERE]

The Eagle Chair in position after having it sand-blasted and galvanised. Final installation on Wednesday. Thank you Mal Darwent & Barry Hinson.
Shane Clooney spray painting the metal framework for the Tawonga Store seat.
How good is this photo taken by local photographer Diane Griffith at 2:00 am (3ºC) in the morning.

UKV Shed News – fundraising

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Fundraising for our Shed Extension — West Peak Hotel

This Friday night 26th July 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 again 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.

Barry Hinson – working on the metal lathe to build a bike rack for the Hospital Opp Shop
John Driver – Test & Tagging all electrical leads and power tools. An annual exercise.
Shane Clooney & Len Sims – restoring an old seat and table for the Tawonga Store

A new free magazine for Men called MALE — Click [HERE] to view the magazine. It has 23 pages of varying topics on important health issues for all Shedders.