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Shed Torque – February 2022

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Shed Torque

The News Bulletin of the Mount Beauty & District Men’s Shed

2022 Alpine Shire Australia Day Awards

Congratulations Dick on your Australia Day Awards — Local Achiever Kiewa Valley & Citizen of the Year (for the whole Shire). Very well deserved and thank for all you have done and still do in our community. Pictured is councillor Kelli Prime presenting Dick with his awards. Click [HERE] to read about the awards.

BBQ & Presentation — Friday 18th February

The Friday 18th February BBQ will start at 11:30 am for a sit-down lunch at 12 noon. The cost is $7.00. Please bring the correct money. Feel free to bring a friend and introduce them to the Men’s Shed. There is plenty of opportunity for socialising and catching up with mates. Members and friends must show proof of Full Vax prior to entry.

We have a speaker — Paul L’Huillier will be giving a talk about a five day crossing of the Simpson Desert he and his friends did last year travelling from Mt Dare (SA) in the west to Birdsville (Qld) in the east for 650 km and crossing 1,136 sand dunes in five days. The presentation includes slides and videos.

Nuts & Bolts

  1. Birthday Boys for January & February — Congratulations to birthday boys: Duncan Robertson, Phil Armitage, Mark Hardidge, Alf Thistlethwaite, Larry Gardam & Paul Haskett who celebrate a birthday.
  2. Condolences to Gary & Jackquie Hollonds (and grandparents Reg & Yvonne Hollonds) on the passing of son Chris.
  3. Monthly BBQ & Presentation — This will be held on Friday 18th February at the Shed for a sit done lunch at 12 noon. Cost is $7.00. The Presentation — Last year Paul L’Huillier and friends did a five day crossing of the Simpson Desert travelling from Mt Dare (SA) in the west to Birdsville (Qld) in the east for 650 km and crossing 1,136 sand dunes. The presentation includes slides and videos of the trip.
  4. Committee Meeting — First for the year. Monday 14th February. Any member that wishes to raise concerns or issues or has ideas that they would like pursued please contact the secretary <secretary@mountbeautymensshed.org.au>.
  5. Tools & Equipment for loan — as a Men’s Shed member you are entitled to borrow tools/equipment on a short-term basis. There is a Registration Book in the Recreation Room to fill out. Make sure you check with the Day Shed Supervisor that it is OK to borrow that item. It could be being used by another member for a project. Also, the Shed has a ‘Stair Climbing Trolley’ that it shares with the Kiewa Valley Opp Shop in Tawonga Crescent and this can be borrowed from them. Just mention you are a men’s shed member when asking..
  6. 9th Men’s Shed Gathering (Conference) — Albury NSW (Tuesday 29th to Wednesday 30th March 2022). The registration fee is $175.00. If any member would like to attend the Shed maybe able to part subside the fee. Let us know. We hope to have good representation at the Gathering.

Projects

From old to nearly new. What wonderful workmanship. Alf Thistlethwaite restored this old chair for a client. Thanks Alf.
Women in the Men’s Shed Program run in conjunciton with the Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. Instructors from left Irvin Beeston and Dick Puttyfoot. This is the fourth year that Dick & Irvin have conducted this program. It runs for eight weeks.
Left Reg Hollonds & Ian Howley teaming up on a metalwork project.
The Shed’s resident Green Thumb Paul L’Huillier prunnning our garden beds which are flourishing.
Dick Puttyfoot completeing signage for YMCA Howmans Gap Alpine Centre & Parks Victoria. Dick uses a router connected to computer software that he programs to cut the signs. Quality work.
Kindling Splitter is still a work in progress. From left Reg Hollonds & Mal Darwent. Mal has been working on the Splitter for sometime now. Why? Because Mal is such a talented person with trade skills to die for that he is always in demand for advice and offering assistance on any project. Mai, thanks for your patience and skills.
Another community project nearing completion. Barry Hinson welding feet onto the legs of the RSL seats that will be located at the Centotaph. The welded feet will be used to secure the seat to the concret foundations with bolts.
New Woodwork Bench — Left Warwick Mitchell & Shane Clooney working on the construction of a quality woodwork bench that can be accessed from all sides and has two state of the art vices attached.

2021 Christmas Lunch

2021 Christmas Lunch. We had 28 in attendance and it was a very socialable event. Thanks to Mark & Maureen Hardidge, Dick Puttyfoot and Shane Clooney for preparing the food and the other members who assisted with setting up the room. Picutred is Irvin Beeston (bush poet) reciting another of his Shed poems. Irvin has done many of these over the years and they are very good. Click [HERE] to view the others.

News Year Day Garage Sale – very successful

This years Garage Sale was very successful with $1,236.00 being raised for Shed projects and member services. Thanks to all members who contributed either with help and/or donations of items to sell.
If you are keen to attend let the secretary know as we maybe able to subside the Registration Fee of $175.00. Click [HERE] to read the full Program of activities.

AMSA News

Shed Wireless – a new initiative from AMSA – Click [HERE] to listen. Professionally produced and has heaps of Shed information. Each episode is ~1hr 15min. It is definitely worth checking out. It currently has an audience of over 10,000 listeners in a number of countries.

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

Membership

Thank you to the 45 members who have renewed their membership for 2021/22. There is a number who have not but we value your support. The fee is $45.00.

Please pay at the Bendigo back in person indicating that the payment is from you or preferably by Direct Credit into the Shed bank account.

Bank details are as follows. Mount Beauty & District Men’s Shed Inc, BSB: 633 000, Account #: 144372661.

— Remember Age is a number and it doesn’t define us —

Shed Torque – December 2021

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Shed Torque

The News Bulletin of the Mount Beauty & District Men’s Shed

Ian Howley – Life Membership

Ian Howley was awarded Life Membership of the Men’s Shed at the November BBQ by president Dick Puttyfoot. The award was in recognition of his outstanding contribution as the Shed Construction Manager. He performed this role with expertise and dedication in the building of the main shed and the new extension. Ian is a foundation member and a committee member for 10 years. He was secretary for six years and vice president for two. Click [HERE] to read Ian’s citation.

Christmas Lunch — Sunday 12th December

The Shed Xmas Luncheon is becoming a bit of a tradition. For those that RSVP see you there on Sunday at 11:30 am for a sit-down lunch at 12 noon.

Membership is now Due!

Thank you to the 43 members who have renewed their membership for 2021/22. There is a number who have not but we value your support. The fee is $45.00.

Please pay at the Bendigo back in person indicating that the payment is from you or preferably by Direct Credit into the Shed bank account.

Bank details are as follows. Mount Beauty & District Men’s Shed Inc, BSB: 633 000, Account #: 144372661.

Nuts & Bolts

  1. Birthday Boy for December — Congratulations to birthday boy: Ian Boyd who celebrates a birthday.
  2. Christmas Luncheon — This will be held on Sunday 12th December at the Shed. Cost is $10.00.
  3. Garage Sale — This is planned for New Years Day 1st January 2022 at the Shed (9:00 am to 12 noon). If you have some donated items that you think will sell please bring to the Shed to assist with this fundraising event.
  4. Welcome to New Member — Ian Cohn.
  5. Holiday dates for the diary — Shed will close for the Christmas holidays on Wednesday 15th December and re-open on Tuesday 11th January 2022. With our new Evaporative Coolers it should be pretty comfortable working.
  6. Remembrance Day – 11th November — President Dick made a wreath and laid it at the Cenotaph on behalf of the Men’s Shed. Dick does this each year. Thanks Dick.
  7. Tools & Equipment for loan — as a Men’s Shed member you are entitled to borrow tools/equipment on a short-term basis. There is a Registration Book in the Recreation Room to fill out. Make sure you check with the Day Shed Supervisor that it is OK to borrow that item. It could be being used by another member for a project. Also, the Shed has a ‘Stair Climbing Trolley’ that it shares with the Kiewa Valley Opp Shop in Tawonga Crescent and this can be borrowed from them. Just mention you are a men’s shed member when asking..
  8. 9th Men’s Shed Gathering (Conference) — Albury NSW (Tuesday 29th to Wednesday 30th March 2022).
  9. Wodong Men’s Shed Video (4 minutes). It’s a beauty! Click this link to view <https://www.facebook.com/Wodongamansshed/videos/4610801352273267> Note – to hear the audio you may have to click the audio icon in the bottom right of the facebook window.

Projects

Barry Hinson (left) & Reg Hollonds installed the Navy, Army & Air Force plaques on the Cenotaph. Soon two refurbished seats will be located there as well.
Mt Bogong Whistling Snow Poles were installed at the Information Centre by Ian Howley on behalf of the Kiewa Valley Historical Society. Pictured from left are Henry Ziemnicki, Noel McDougall & Ian Howley.
Irvin Beeston is amongst the many items that he makes and sells on behalf of the Shed. Last Saturday morning Irvin conducted a Handicrafts sale at the Shed selling three Ladder Golf Sets as shown plus many other items from his Cart. Thanks, Irvin.
From left Ian Howley & Phil Armitage completing the paving under the West Wing Verandah. Phil did all the paving and concrete work on the edges. Thanks, Phil.
Computer-generated routed wood signs made by Dick Puttyfoot for YMCA Howmans Gap. They just need painting.
The boys from left Mark Hardidge, Barry Hinson & Reg Hollonds cooking up a morning tea snack on the portable Fire Pit.
The new SawStop Table Saw. Pictured is Dick Puttyfoot giving members instruction on its use. This saw has an electronic device that instantly stops the blade if the finger comes in contact with it.
Getting down and dirty. From left Warwick Mitchell & Irvin Beeston making adjustments to the new SawStop Table Saw. There is a combined age of 159 years doing this job.
Kiewa River Trail signage installation. The boys at work. From left: Paul L’Huillier & Henry Ziemnicki. If you haven’t taken the walk or ride along this 3 km trail I encourage you to do so.

AMSA News

Shed Wireless – a new initiative from AMSA – Click [HERE] to listen. Professionally produced and has heaps of Shed information. Each episode is ~1hr 15min. It is definitely worth checking out. It currently has an audience of over 10,000 listeners in a number of countries.

Spanner in the Works Newsletter – November ’21. Click [HERE] to read. Always has good health advice. This issue: Preventing skin cancer, Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes, which milk is best? etc.

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

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Victorian Men’s Shed locations

FIND A SHED. Click this link <https://www.vmsa.org.au/map-1/>. There are 350 in Victoria.