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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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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.

https://www.humanrights.vic.gov.au/about-us/human-rights-week/

Victorian Men’s Shed locations

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

Shed Torque – November 2021

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

BBQ — Friday 12th November

This Friday 12th November the BBQ starts 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.

Membership is now Due!

Thank you to the 42 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.

Christmas Lunch — Sunday 12th December

Don’t miss out on this one. The Shed Xmas Luncheon is becoming a bit of a tradition so make sure you get your RSVP in by Monday 22nd November or you will miss out. It’s popular!

The Men Shed is having their Christmas Lunch at the Alex McCullough Hall next to the Neighbourhood Centre on the 5th of December 2021 and all members, partners and friends are invited.

Lunch will consist of roast beef and/or roast chicken with all the trimmings, plum pudding and custard and cream. The cost will be $15.00.

If you and your partner would like to attend, please RSVP to our Chef de Shed, Mark Hardidge by email <maurk01@bigpond.com> or mobile: 0407 549 651 and advise him of your attendance and any special dietary requirements by Monday 22nd November 2020.

Shed Projects

Relocation of equipment

Relocation of dust extractor piping – from left Mal Darwent & Irvin Beeston. With the movement of the metalwork equipment to the West Wing, some of the woodworking equipment is being moved to the south end of the Shed. Thanks to North East Home Improvement Co for the loan of the mobile scaffolding.
A lot of movement and rearranging of equipment in the main Shed.

Evaporative Coolers installed

Two Evaporative Coolers have been installed in the main Shed & the West Wing.

Nuts & Bolts

  1. Birthday Boys for October/November — Congratulations to birthday boys: Ken Darling, Campbell Ford, Henry Ziemnicki, Brian Keeble and Bob Ferris who will celebrated a birthday.
  2. Christmas Luncheon — This is planned for Sunday 12th December and RSVPs need to be in by Monday 22nd November. Cost is $15.00. See NOTICE above.
  3. Garage Sale — This is planned for New Years Day 1st January 2022 at the Shed.
  4. Welcome to New Members — Neil Tappe and Scottie Miller
  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. U3A Film Night — At the Senior Citzens Centre – Tawonga Cres on Wednesday 10th November starting at 7:00 pm supper at the interval. Note – you don’t need to be a U3A member to attend. Movie is called Red Joan. It is the story of Joan Stanley, who was exposed as the K.G.B.’s longest-serving British spy. English-born Stanley (Dame Judi Dench), a Soviet and Communist Party sympathizer, becomes employed as a British government civil servant and gets recruited by the K.G.B. in the mid-1930s. She successfully transfers nuclear bomb secrets to Soviet Russia, which enables them to keep up with the west in the development of atomic weapons, and remains undetected as a spy for over half a century.
  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. Evaporative Cooling System for the Shed — Two coolers are now installed. Thanks to NE Heating & Cooling for the installation of on one in the main Shed and the other in the West Wing. Dick Puttyfoot arranged for this to happen. Thanks Dick. Funds came from a Federal Government Volunteer Grant of $5,000.00 and the Shed contributed $3,000.00 from general funds.
  9. Cleaning Roster Duties — Noel has prepared a new roaster. A Duty LIst has been put up for display in the Kitchen and Toilet area. Please read and complete the tasks. Why am I on the Roster? The Shed policy is that all committee members and other regular users of the Shed either for work or socialising are expected to ‘do their bit’.
  10. Storage Shed Clean Out — A major task was cleaning up around the Storage Shed and also inside the shed. Two trailer loads of disgarded timber was taken to the tip and at last we have room to move in there. Thanks to Phil Armitage who built some extra storage racks.

Professor David Wood’s Funeral arrangements

It is with sadness that we inform you that David passed away on Tuesday 26th October after a long battle with cancer. Our condolences go to Elene and the family. 

David was a supporter and longtime Shed member. He was a stalwart of Alpine U3A. He was a life member, he held important executive positions and taught a number of courses during his eight years as a member. He was also the driver of the Probus Club of Mount Beauty.

Attendance is by RSVP to Lester & Son Funeral Directors Ph (02) 6040 5066 by Friday midday 12th November 2021. 

Liverstream of the service will be available through <www.lesterandson.com.au/wood-6>

Shed Talent

Alf Thistlethwaite demonstrating his fine working skills in making these cutting boards. When you look at them the square blocks appear to be raised above the board (very cleaver).

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 – September ’21. Click [HERE] to read. Always has good health advice.

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.

Shed News-No 2 – September 2021

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

AGM held last Friday 17th September 2021.

The 2021 AGM was held last week with 27 in attendance. A great roll-up and the finger food prepared by Mark and Maureen Hardidge was very much appreciated. Thank you. It was a good social occasion with many members catching up after recent lockdowns.

Committee for 2021/22

Executive

  • President — Dick Puttyfoot
  • Vice President — Henry Ziemnicki
  • Secretary — Noel McDougal
  • Treasurer — Paul L’Huillier

Ordinary Members

  • Ian Howley
  • Barry Hinson
  • John Driver
  • Campbell Ford
  • Irvin Beeston
  • Phil Armitage
  • Mark Hardidge
  • Rod Hyde

Thank yous! —A big thank you to retiring member Rob van der Linden who was on the committee for two years and a welcome back to Mark Hardidge who was previously on the committee for five years including two as vice president and Rod Hyde who was a previous committee member for three years.

As has been the case over a number of years committee members also select various portfolios that they are responsible for. For example: day shed supervisor, workshop panel, project coordinator, shed maintenance officer, external fundraising coordinator, assistant secretary, membership secretary, grant applications, health & safety sub-committee, first aid officer, website administrator, publicity officer (news bulletin), catering, welfare officer and policy development & review.

Membership is now Due!

At the recent AGM the members decided to keep the membership fee the same as last year i.e. $45.00 (individual) and $50.00 (business/organisation). This is now due and needs to be paid by 30th September 2021. Early payment is very much appreciated by the committee.

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.

Please note – payment cannot be made to Campbell at the Hardware and Drapery Store any longer. Thanks, Campbell for allowing some members to pay this way for a number of years. Please walk up the street and do it at the bank (note there are new Bendigo Bank trading hours).

The West Wing update

Donated pavers – thanks to Margaret Mills (Tawonga) and the hospital ladies gardening group via Sue Ryder the Shed has been donated sufficient pavers to complete the work under the extension verandah. Pictured on the job from left: Ian Howley, Mark Hardidge & Mal Darwent.

Projects

RSL seats at the Cenotaph – further progress.

Pictured is Phil Armitage boxing the concrete foundations to be poured for the two RSL seats at the Cenotaph.

Mount Bogong Snow Poles

The Kiewa Valley Historical Society has acquired three old metal snow poles that were located on the Staircase Spur leading to the summit of Mt Bogong. The shed will be doing some work on them prior to them being put on display near the Information Centre.

Some background — The poles were part of a pole line on the Staircase Spur of Mt Bogong placed there years ago to guide hikers and skiers. They are made of steel telescopic sections and have holes at intervals up the poles. Wind passing through these holes creates a whistling sound that helped guide hikers and skiers to follow the spur in low visibility.

Vic Parks recently brought the poles down by helicopter. Alpine Shire has given approval for the Kiewa Valley Historical Society to erect three poles outside the Visitor Information Centre. Ian Howley is coordinating this project for the Historical Society.
Erecting the Shade Sail required some lateral thinking by the boys. Tensioning was the problem. Using a vehicle, rope, shackles etc the job was completed. Pictured are from left: Peter Panozzo, Noel McDougal & Phil Armitage.
From left: Brian Keeble & Mal Darwent at the Mount Beauty Sawmill. Some time ago the Shed was donated (Sandy Sutherland) a lot of raw pine timber which Bruce Addinsall kindly allowed us to store at the Mill (free of charge). For it to be used it needed to be leveled and planed and Mal was doing this with assistance in Passuallo’s shed next to his house. So after three loads up and back, the job is done. Thank you Bruce for the storage space. Much appreciated.

Nuts & Bolts

  1. Birthday Boys for September — Congratulations to birthday boys: Ken Halse, Dick Puttyfoot, Len Sims and Michael Parkinson who will celebrated a birthday this month.
  2. October BBQ & General Meeting — Scheduled for Friday 15th October 2021 provided that restrictions ease to allow us a reasonable number of members in the Shed.
  3. 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..
  4. Evaporative Cooling System for the Shed — To make working in the Shed bearable in the summer months the Shed is investigating installing an evaporative cooling system.
  5. Cleaning Roster Duties — Noel has prepared a new roaster. A new Duty LIst has been put up for display in the Kitchen and Toilet area. Please read and complete the tasks. Why am I on the Roster? The Shed policy is that all committee members and other regular users of the Shed either for work or socialising are expected to ‘do their bit’.
That Trolley (it’s a beauty!)—Some light relief from the boys. The trolley was loaned to us by Peter Panozzo to shift heavy equipment to the shed extension. Picutred from left are Noel McDougall & Ian Howley giving it a test. The president in the background appears not to be impressed.

AFL Grand Final at the Shed

An invitation

To Shed members, friends and others to view the Grand Final on our 65” TV on Saturday 25th September from 7:00 pm between Western Bulldogs (Dogs) and Melbourne (Demons).

Should be a great evening and an opportunity to meet other like-minded blokes for some mate-ship, camaraderie and fellowship.

You don’t have to be a ‘diehard’ football follower to enjoy the game and the company.

Hope to see some of you there.
Paul L’Huillier … an avid Doggies supporter

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 – August ’21. Click [HERE] to read. Always has good health advice.

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.