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Pre-Christmas News Extra

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A Christmas message from President Dick Puttyfoot

“Thank-you to all the members and committee that have worked hard and well with each other throughout the year. To all members and their families I wish you a Happy and Joyful Christmas with another new year of fufillment and happiness.”

Christmas Luncheon — This was held on Wednesday 12th December 2018. We had 42 men, their partners and friends attending. Again Mark Hardidge (Chef de Shed) and his team put together a terrific luncheon. Thanks Mark. Our President Dick Puttyfoot (8th year) gave an overview of the year and thanked the committee for the support. Our resident bush poet Irvin Beeston recited three poems that were very entertaining. Lindsay Ikin donated a plant pot he made for auction. Warwick Mitchell acted as the auctioneer. Thanks Lindsay and Warwick. Thanks to the Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre for the use of their hall and kitchen and to the members who helped set up the hall.

Street Christmas Decorations — Last Sunday seven members erected the street Christmas decorations for the Chamber of Commerce. This is the 5th year the Shed has done this. We are paid for the job. Thanks to Campbell Ford (Chamber Rep.) who we liaise with to get the job done. Also thanks to the North East Home Improvement Centre who lend out their mobile scaffolding at no charge. Dismantling will be done mid January. Hope a few different members can assist.

Shed Holiday Dates — Closing on Wednesday 12th Dec 2018 & re-opening Tuesday 15th Jan 2019 (sausage sizzle at 12 noon).

No shortage of food. The variety and quality were tops!

Bush poet Irvin Beeston reciting his poetry.

Elene Wood three layered cake which she made for us. Thanks Elene (Studio E Cakes – Tawonga – Mob: 0409 673 192)

BBQ Lunch/General Meeting – Friday 16th November 2018 (Guest Speaker)

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  • When: Friday 16th November 2018
  • Start Time: 11:30 am for a 12 noon sit down BBQ .
  • Where: The Shed – 2 Tennis Court Ave Mount Beauty
  • Cost: $7/person
  • 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. 

Note — The early start will allow for Shed inspection, project updates, demonstrations and general chit chat on all things to do with the Shed. Food will be served at 12 noon.

Major Shed News

  • November BBQ — Guest Speaker Dr Mark Zagorski who will talk about Arthritis and answer any questions you may have.
  • Death Literacy Course —  Presented by Rose Sexton*. This is a short course at the Neighbourhood Centre commencing Monday November 12th, 11.30am – 1.30pm and runs for four weeks. Cost for the four sessions is $30.00. Course examines topics around death and dying, living well until the end, planning for a good death, grief, dying in the 20th century, planning your own funeral etc. Bookings — contact the Neighbourhood Centre Tel:  5754 1166.

*Rose is a local registered nurse who has a passion for palliative care, advance care planning, and sparking conversations about death and dying.

  • Living with Anxiety & Building a Resilient Mt Beauty — This session is on in Mt Beauty Monday 26th November 2018 at the Auditorium 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Information session covers: understanding the role of anxiety, stress and worry, signs and symptoms, anxiety disorders, what’s helpful and not helpful, relaxation techniques and tools, mindfulness, breathing etc and where to go for more information/help. Session is Free and presented by the Anxiety Recovery Centre of Victoria.
  • Victorian Men’s Shed Association (VMSA) — October Newsletter. Click [HERE].
  • Blair’s Hut Day Trip (13th December 2018) — Blair’s Hut is in the West Kiewa Valley and 40 km from Mt Beauty and is accessed via the West Kiewa Logging Track which is a very acceptable 4WD track. The plan is to invite members who don’t have a 4WD vehicle to be passengers in a vehicle driven by a competent driver. It’s a whole day trip so you will need to bring your own food, snacks, drink, thermos, hat, wet weather gear etc. The camp/picnic area (Diamantina Stockyards) that we park at is very nice. You may need to walk 1.5 km to the hut from there. If you have never had the opportunity to see some of our high country this is it. We need to know your interest so please place your name on the clipboard in the Shed ASAP. 

Membership Fees Due — Membership fees have been kept the same as last year i.e. $35.00 individual and $50.00 for a community organisation or business. Fees were due and payable by 30th September 2018. Please visit the Shed Website <www.MountBeautyMensShed.org.au> and look under membership for methods of payment.

If you don’t intend to re-join please let the Shed know your intentions so you can be removed from the database  — Email <secretary@mountbeautymensshed.org.au>

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.

Last Saturday’s Community Market Garage Sale action. From left: Len Sims, Mark Hardidge & Ian Howley. Other helpers were Warwick Mitchell, John Driver & Irvin Beeston. We made a few dollars selling donated items.

The Shed Extension work has commenced. Tree removal started Wednesday.

BBQ Lunch/General Meeting – Friday 19th October 2018

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  • When: Friday 19th October 2018
  • Start Time: 11:30 am for a 12 noon sit down BBQ .
  • Where: The Shed – 2 Tennis Court Ave Mount Beauty
  • Cost: $7/person
  • 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. 

Note — The early start will allow for Shed inspection, project updates, demonstrations and general chit chat on all things to do with the Shed.
Food will be served at 12 noon.

Major Shed News

  • Shed Polo Shirts — Members who have ordered shirts can pick them up at the BBQ this week. Cost — Shirt with logo and name $31.50. Badges are $8.00 each. Payment methods — Deposit by Direct Credit into the Sheds bank account. Treasurers preferred method please – for bank details click [HERE] or place money in an envelope with your name on it and hand in at the Shed. No money no shirt.
  • Blair’s Hut Day Trip (13th December 2018) — Blair’s Hut is in the West Kiewa Valley and 40 km from Mt Beauty and is accessed via the West Kiewa Logging Track which is a very acceptable 4WD track. The plan is to invite members who don’t have a 4WD vehicle to be passengers in a vehicle driven by a competent driver. It’s a whole day trip so you will need to bring your own food, snacks, drink, thermos, hat, wet weather gear etc. The camp/picnic area (Diamantina Stockyards) that we park at is very nice. You may need to walk 1.5 km to the hut from there. If you have never had the opportunity to see some of our high country this is it. I need to know your interest so please let me know by Wednesday 31st October 2018 — mobile: 0400 056 247, email <paullhuillier@bigpond.com>.
  • Advance Notice — November BBQ/General Meeting (Friday 16th November) — Guest Speaker Dr Mark Zagorski who will talk about Arthritis and answer any questions you may have.

Membership Fees Due — Membership fees have been kept the same as last year i.e. $35.00 individual and $50.00 for a community organisation or business. Fees were due and payable by 30th September 2018. Please visit the Shed Website <www.MountBeautyMensShed.org.au> and look under membership for methods of payment.

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.

Free Film – Wed 3rd Oct 2pm: Snr Citizens Clubrooms

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You are invited by the Alpine U3A to a FREE community screening of the film  ‘Finding Your Feet’ – see review below. It is on this Wednesday 3rd October 2018 starting at 2pm sharp at the Senior Citizens Clubrooms, Tawonga Crescent, Mt Beauty. The screening is part of Seniors Week in Victoria.

Red Cross will be supplying afternoon tea at the interval break. A donation would be appreciated to go to Red Cross.

A Reminder — Shed Membership Fees were due on 30th September. To be covered by the Shed’s Voluntary Workers Personal Accident Insurance Policy you need to be a paid up financial member. Click [HERE] for payment options.

AFL Grand Final … at the Shed (Sat 29th Sept) & Polo Shirts for sale

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Another Shed Social Happening.

Come along for an afternoon of Grand Final viewing on the Shed’s 65” TV screen.

  • When: Saturday 29th September 2018
  • Time: 2:00 pm for a game start at 2:30 pm
  • Who’s playing: Collingwood (Magpies) V West Coast (Eagles). 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.

So we know numbers for the half-time ‘treats’ you need to RSVP me by Friday evening 28th September. Email <paullhuillier@bigpond.com> or Mobile: 0400 056 247 or text.

Hope to see you there.
Paul L’Huillier

Shed Polo Shirts for sale

The Shed has arranged through Karen & Campbell Ford (Mt Beauty Hardware & Drapery Store) to supply members with Polo Shirts embroidered with the Shed logo and members christian name. Separate badges that can be placed on a work shirt or cap are also available.

These shirts are designed to be worn on those occasions when members are out and about helping in the community, at garage sales & community markets, monthly BBQ’s, out of town Shed workshops and gatherings with other Shedders in the region.

Cost:

  • Polo Shirt with embroidered logo — $26.50
  • With embroidered christian name (large print) — $5.00
  • Badge (separate item) – $8.00

Sample Shirts — There are sample shirts at the Shed to try-on and a clipboard to write down what you want. Payment will be on delivery. Colour is Charcoal/Orange

Charcoal/Orange Polo Shirt with Shed logo – various sizes. View, try-on & order at the Shed ($26.50 with logo plus $5.00 with name).

Badge logo to be placed on a work shirt or cap ($8.00 each).

Shed News – AGM & other

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The Shed’s seventh AGM was held last Friday 21st September with 24 members in attendance.

Thanks to those members who assisted with the BBQ in Mark Hardidge’s absence i.e. Rod Hyde, John Driver, Graeme Caulfield, Shane Clooney, Ian Erbacher and Len Sims.

Brian Keeble did a fine job as the acting Chairperson for the AGM in Dick’s absence. Thanks Brian.

New Committee is:

Executive

  • Dick Puttyfoot – president
  • Mark Hardidge – vice president
  • Ian Howley – secretary
  • Paul L’Huillier – treasurer

Ordinary Members

  • Reg Hollonds
  • Irvin Beeston
  • Len Sims
  • Campbell Ford
  • John Driver

Membership Fees Due — Membership fees have been kept the same as last year i.e. $35.00 individual and $50.00 for a community organisation or business. Fees are due and payable by 30th September 2018. Please visit the Shed Website <www.MountBeautyMensShed.org.au> and look under membership for methods of payment.

Coming events — November BBQ with a talk on Arthritis by Dr Mark Zagorski and possible excursions to Blairs Hut in the West Kiewa Valley and the Rover Chalet on the Bogong High Plains with transport provided. A visit to the Tawonga South Vintage Car Museum has also been flagged. More details about these events to come.

Hope to see you at the Shed — Tuesdays or Wednesdays 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Morning tea 10:30 am.