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Shed News — What’s been Happening…

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Projects

  1. Dust Collection & Extraction System — this is now complete with the Extractor Shed (see photo) being finished in late June. This large Shed project was co-ordinated by Ervin Beeston with the help of a number of members namely: Mal Darwent, Les Bevan, Warwick Mitchell, Len Sims & Rod van der Linden.
  2. Bunks — In late May 12 bunks were completed for the Outdoor School – Bogong. Irvin Beeston also co-ordinated this project ably assisted by Warwick Mitchell and Mal Darwent plus many helpers. In late 2014 the Shed built 31 bunks for the school – a total of 43 bunks to date.
  3. Spinning Wheel — this is being made for the Hospital to be used at future Fetes. Les Bevan is building this.
  4. Deer Guards — the Shed has made six so far for the Friends of the Clover Arboretum and installed them at the Clover Arboretum. Reg Hollonds, Les Bevan and Dick Puttyfoot have been working on these.
  5. Table Bench in Recreation Room — Due to Warwick Mitchell’s initiative and the with help from John Driver & Ian Erbacher the Shed now has a table bench (see photo) along the north wall of the Recreation Room.
  6. Hi Bay Lights — seven Hi Bay LED Lights have been installed in the Shed. Thanks to Warwick Mitchell, Dick Puttyfoot and Len Sims for the installation. The improvement in visibility is remarkable.
  7. Nest Boxes (possum & bird) — 20 of these are being built for the Kiewa Landcare Group. Warwick Mitchell is co-ordinating the construction with assistance from Ian Erbacher, Jordan McNicole, Billy Vasiliades, John Falle and Ian Howley.
  8. Knife Blocks — two of these are being made by Roland Passuello.

Other

  • Morning tea courtesy of AGL — in May the Shed members and some six AGL staff had a morning tea at the Shed. We have been very thankful to have had a close working relationship with AGL since we started construction.
  • Electrical work — Member Shane Clooney has done a lot of the electrical work for the Extractor System and Hi Bay Lighting. Thanks Shane.
  • AMSA Spanner in the Works Health Newsletter – July. Click [HERE] to view.

A Reminder — Monthly BBQ this Friday. 11:30 am for a sit down BBQ at 12 noon.

New Table Bench in the Recreation Room

New Shed to house the Dust Extractor Unit

No central heating in the Shed so we ‘improvise’. From left: John Driver, Ian Howley, Ian Erbacher, Len Sims, Jordan McNicol, Billy Vasiliades & Roland Passuello

BBQ Lunch & General Meeting – Friday 21st July 2017

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Ian, Dick & Bruce

Ian, Dick & Bruce

  • When: Friday 21st July 2017
  • Start Time: 11:30 am for a 12 noon sit down BBQ .
  • Where: The Shed – 2 Tennis Court Ave Mount Beauty
  • Cost: $5/person
  • Who is invited: Members, potential members & visitors.

Program: Mark Hardidge, our own Chef de Shed, will again be providing us with many BBQ delights. There will be the usual socialising, camaraderie and fellowship.

Note the change of start time to 11:30 for Shed inspection, project updates and general chit chat on all things to do with the Shed. Food will be served at 12 noon.

Major Shed News

  1. Tawonga Red Cross Mid Winter Casserole Lunch — Tawonga Hall Monday 17th July 12 for 12:30 pm. Entry by pre-purchased ticket only ($20). Purchase a ticket at the Mt Beauty Newsagency, Tawonga South Newsagency or Tawonga Store. Please support this Red Cross fundraiser.
  2. Football/Netball Gate volunteers — Only two more home games to go – both at Dederang. . Next home game is on Saturday 22 July at Dederang. The final home game is on Saturday 29th July also Dederang. Please contact the co-ordinator Mark Hardidge  if you can assist: Tel: (03) 5754 1619, Mob: 0407 549 651 or Email: <maurk01@bigpond.com>
  3. Shed Rules & Policies — Members are reminded of the rules and policies that the Shed has adopted – these are set out in the  yellow covered Induction Manual which all members have received. It is also available on the Shed website. The committee wishes to draw members attention for the need to be considerate of other members working in the Shed or who intend to work in the Shed (say) the next day. Please consider: cleaning up your work area (Shed doesn’t employ cleaners ), putting away tools used, moving (storing) your project so others can use the bench space, if the task has excessive noise then maybe work outside if weather and job are appropriate, using protective gear e.g. earmuffs, googles/full face protection and hand protection as appropriate (a Shed Health & Safety requirement). The Shed has a policy that requires members to be assessed (by a Workshop Panel member) in the use of tools and equipment.
  4. Shed Operating Days & Times — Tuesday & Wednesday 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Morning tea is at 10:30 am and is a great time to social and to get to know the other men. Gold coin donation thank you. The Lunch break is at 12:30 pm. You are most welcome.

BBQ Lunch & General Meeting – Friday 19th May 2017

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Ian, Dick & Bruce

Ian, Dick & Bruce

  • When: Friday 19th May 2017
  • Start Time: 11:30 am for a 12 noon sit down BBQ .
  • Where: The Shed – 2 Tennis Court Ave Mount Beauty
  • Cost: $5/person
  • Who is invited: Members, potential members & visitors.

Program: Mark Hardidge, our own Chef de Shed, will again be providing us with many BBQ delights. There will be the usual socialising, camaraderie and fellowship. Weather permitting the new outdoor area under the Shade Sail will be used.

Note the change of start time to 11:30 for Shed inspection, project updates and general chit chat on all things to do with the Shed. Food will be served at 12 noon.

Major Shed News

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BBQ Lunch & General Meeting – Friday 21st April 2017

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Ian, Dick & Bruce

Ian, Dick & Bruce

  • When: Friday 21st April 2017
  • Start Time: 11:30 am for a 12 noon sit down BBQ .
  • Where: The Shed – 2 Tennis Court Ave Mount Beauty
  • Cost: $5/person
  • Who is invited: Members, potential members & visitors.

Program: Mark Hardidge, our own Chef de Shed, will again be providing us with many BBQ delights. There will be the usual socialising, camaraderie and fellowship. Weather permitting the new outdoor area under the Shade Sail will be used.

Note the change of start time to 11:30 for Shed inspection, project updates and general chit chat on all things to do with the Shed. Food will be served at 12 noon.

Major Shed News

Bunk Building — The Shed has again been approached by the Outdoor School Bogong to build 12 bunks. The Shed will open an extra day per week (Thursday) to get the project completed. Jigs and templates have been developed and a prototype bunk constructed. Main building starts this Tuesday 18th April . The supervisors of this project are Irvin Beeston, Dick Puttyfoot, Warwick Mitchell and Mal Darwent who will be on duty on one or more days to supervise and offer advice. Thanks to those members who have volunteered to assist. You will be contacted to decide which day or days you would like to be rostered on.

Football/Netball Gate volunteers — We need more members to collect entry money and sell raffle tickets at Dederang-Mt Beauty Home games (a Shed major fundraiser).

Please contact the co-ordinator Mark Hardidge  if you can assist: Tel: (03) 5754 1619, Mob: 0407 549 651 or Email: <maurk01@bigpond.com>. The first four home games are at Mount Beauty which started  Saturday 8th April 2017. Next home game is this Saturday 22nd April at Mount Beauty. We need MORE help with this project so please consider offering.

Easter Saturday Rotary Garage Sale — The Shed had a major presence (four trailer loads) and a very successful day at the Sale. Thanks to all those who assisted.

Shed Operating Days & Times during Bunk Building period— Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Morning tea is at 10:30 am and is a great time to social and to get to know the other men. Gold coin donation thank you. Lunch is at 12:30 pm. You are most welcome.

BBQ Lunch & General Meeting – Friday 17th March 2017

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Ian, Dick & Bruce

Ian, Dick & Bruce

  • When: Friday 17th March 2017
  • Start Time: 11:30 am for a 12 noon sit down BBQ .
  • Where: The Shed – 2 Tennis Court Ave Mount Beauty
  • Cost: $5/person
  • Who is invited: Members, potential members & visitors.

Program: Mark Hardidge, our own Chef de Shed, will again be providing us with many BBQ delights. There will be the usual socialising, camaraderie and fellowship. Weather permitting the new outdoor area under the Shade Sail will be used.

Note the change of start time to 11:30 for Shed inspection, project updates and general chit chat on all things to do with the Shed. Food will be served at 12 noon.

Major Shed News

Free Health Checks as part of the ‘Spanner in the Works’ program*  will be held on Wednesday 29th March starting at 10:00 am (BBQ Lunch at 12:30 pm – gold coin donation) and finishing at 2:30 pm. The sessions will be held in the Alex McCullough Hall. Their will be three health professionals on hand and there will be three appointments per half hour. The Check-Up will thus cater for 24 members with a half hour break for the BBQ lunch.

This approach to assessing men’s health has been developed for members of Men’s Sheds. It is different to the checkups that are undertaken by your GP. Experience of Spanner in the Works at other Sheds has been very positive and your involvement is highly recommended.

Bookings are essential and it’s ‘first in best dressed’. To book your place — Contact the secretary: Email: <secretary@mountbeautymensshed.org.au> or Mobile: 0428 500 123 or place your name on the list at the Shed  by Monday 27th March.

*an Australian Men’s Shed Association program.

Click [HERE] to read the Media Release on the Program.

Other Shed News

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BBQ Lunch & General Meeting – Friday 17th February 2017

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Ian, Dick & Bruce

Ian, Dick & Bruce

  • When: Friday 17th February 2017
  • Start Time: 11:30 am for a 12 noon sit down BBQ .
  • Where: The Shed – 2 Tennis Court Ave Mount Beauty
  • Cost: $5/person
  • Who is invited: Members, potential members & visitors.

Program: Mark Hardidge, our own Chef de Shed, will again be providing us with many BBQ delights. There will be the usual socialising, camaraderie and fellowship. Weather permitting the new outdoor area under the Shade Sail will be used.

Note the change of start time to 11:30 for Shed inspection, project updates  and general chit chat on all things to do with the Shed. Food will be served at 12 noon.

Shed News

  • Annual BBQ Timetable — Click [HERE] to view and print off a copy.
  • Strategic Planning Meeting held 20th January 2017— Click [HERE] to view the outcomes of the SWOT Analysis. The NEW Five Year Strategic Plan will be available for viewing on the website at the end of February.
  • Dust Extraction/Collection System — This major Shed improvement project is well on the way and is expected to be completed mid March.
  • Welding Classes — The Shed has just conducted a pilot class for beginner welders. This was initiated by Reg Hollonds assisted by Barry Hinson. Classes cater for two members over a four hour session. If interested put your name on the whiteboard in the recreation room.
  • Bunk Building — The Shed has again been approached by the Outdoor School Bogong to build 12 bunks. In 2014 we built 31 bunks for the school using the Scout Hall as the workshop. We didn’t have a Shed then. It is anticipated that this will commence mid March and will involve the whole Shed. The Shed will open an extra day per week (Thursday) to get the project completed. If you wish to be involved please let the secretary know. <secretary@mountbeautymensshed.org.au> or put your name on the whiteboard in the recreation room.
  • Adjusting to Retirement — What is the most important factor? Click [HERE] to find out!

Shed Operating Days & Times — Tuesday & Wednesday 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Morning tea is at 10:30 am and is a great time to social and to get to know the other men. Lunch is at 12:30 pm. You are most welcome.

New Dust Extraction/Collection System being installed