Mount Beauty & District Men's Shed

Dogs for Diggers Program – please consider donating

February 17, 2015 By Paul L'Huillier

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.

BBQ Lunch & meeting – Friday 20th February

February 11, 2015 By Paul L'Huillier

Ian, Dick & Bruce

Come along to the Shed’s 35th members BBQ Lunch & General Meeting.

When: Friday 20th February 2015
Start Time: 12 noon
Where: Mt Beauty Senior Citizens Clubrooms, Tawonga Cres. Mt Beauty
Cost: $5/person (pay on the day)
Who is invited: Members and potential members

Program:

BBQ Lunch
Lots of socialising
Update on Shed construction
On-site Tour (following BBQ) to have a look at Shed progress to date.

Click [HERE] to view Shed Slideshows of External & Internal Construction.

Click [HERE] to view the Victorian Men’s Shed Association — January 2015 Newsletter.

Shed Working Bees:

There will be no work during the week starting Monday 16th February i.e. next week.
Work will recommence the week beginning Monday 23rd February with normal days scheduled i.e. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday starting at 9:30am. If you can assist (and have not done so already) please call Ian Howley (project manager) on Tel: (03) 5754 1323, Mob: 0428 500 123.

Sweet Valley Sounds – Volunteers needed Sat 7th February

February 2, 2015 By Paul L'Huillier

Mountain Bike Park – Mount Beauty

The annual Sweet Valley Sounds event is on again this Saturday 7th February at the Mountain Bike Park above Mt Beauty. The event starts at 11:30am and finishes at 10:30pm.

Like last year the Men’s Shed have again been asked if they can provide supervision between 6:30pm to 10:30pm. The Shed benefits financially by assisting.

We need 8 volunteers (wearing vests) to work in 2 x 2 hour shifts using 4 men per shift. Volunteers can be in attendance the whole time (not just for their shift) if they wish to enjoy the music and entertainment provided (it’s free for us volunteers).

Can you please indicate your availability to Paul L’Huillier by Thursday 5th February. Telephone: 57544554, Mob: 0400 056 247 or Email: <paullhuillier@bigpond.com>

Please indicate which shift i.e. one or both: Shift #1: — 6:30pm to 8:30pm OR Shift #2: 8:30pm to 10:30pm. First shift will meet at the entrance at 6:15pm for a briefing.

On Sunday morning the organisers would appreciate some extra help in dismantling the facilities. If you can assist please indicate this to Paul L’Huillier. Again, the Shed benefits financially by assisting.

Removing Christmas Street Decorations

January 20, 2015 By Paul L'Huillier

Thank you to the following members who spent 2.5 hrs on Sunday afternoon removing the Christmas Street Decorations.

Dick Puttyfoot (co-ordinator), Ken Darling, John Driver, Andrew Robertson, Noel McDougall, Graeme Caulfield, Mark Hardidge and Barry Hinson.

This community project initiated by the Chamber of Commerce (Campbell Ford) is a good fund raiser for the Shed.

The ‘boys’ hard at it!

A reminder — Shed Construction Working Bees

January 11, 2015 By Paul L'Huillier

Out fitting the internals

To all members

This is a second request for assistance to out fit the internals of the new Shed.

Work is set to resume at the Shed next week — Tuesday 13th January starting at 9:30am. Work will continue each week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays 9:30am to 4pm. Morning and afternoon tea is provided.

We need your help. There is a lot of carpentry, tiling, painting, assistance to tradesmen, landscaping, etc to be done over the next few months.

If you can help for a couple of hours a day or longer can you please advise Ian Howley (secretary/project manager ) via email on secretary@mountbeautymensshed.org.au.

Please indicate which are your preferred days and hours so a roster can be drawn up. We wish to spread manpower over the days and weeks ahead.

Regards

Ian Howley
Secretary & Project Manager

Shed Construction Working Bees

January 8, 2015 By Paul L'Huillier

Out fitting the internals

To all members

Work is set to resume at the Shed next week — Tuesday 13th January starting at 9:30am.

There is a lot of carpentry, tiling, painting, assistance to tradesmen, landscaping, etc to be done over the next few months.

If you can help can you please advise secretary/project manager Ian Howley via email on secretary@mountbeautymensshed.org.au.

Please indicate which are your preferred days of the week so a roster can be drawn up. We wish to spread manpower over the days and weeks ahead.

Regards

Ian Howley
Secretary & Project Manager