Other Shed News
Snakes in the Grass — Two excellent articles on
the Treatment of Snake Bite. Click [HERE] to view.
Shed Extension work begins
BBQ Lunch/General Meeting – Friday 15th February 2019
- When: Friday 15th February 2019
- 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:
• A short historical DVD will be shown of the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.
• BBQ — Again the Shed will be providing many BBQ delights. There will be the usual socialising, camaraderie and fellowship.
Major Shed News
- For the March BBQ we will have a Guest Speaker.
- Welcome to new members — Ian Boyd and the Kiewa Valley Fishing Club.
- Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) — Summer Newsletter – The Shedder. Click [HERE].
- Shed Hygiene Policy — Click [HERE] to view. Note: Brian Keeble (not a committee member) has volunteered to draft up policy documents (he has done a number of them now – thanks Brian) in consultation with the Health & Safety sub-committee of himself (as convenor), Ian Howley & Paul L’Huillier. Other policy documents can be viewed on the Shed website under Admin. Click [HERE] to view.
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. A gold coin donation thank you. The Lunch break is at ~12:30 pm. You are most welcome.
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Our restoration guru Len Sims at work 
Irvin with his next creation – a flower pot holder 
Our mechanical guru’s, Reg Hollonds & Dick Puttyfoot, working on a member’s Ride-On-Mower 
Mal Darwent & Dick Puttyfoot (we need some new grit for the drum roller) 
Irvin erecting a new noticeboard for the Power Station ‘Runners’ display 
Mark Hardidge – he says “repairing bikes is my therapy” 
Master welder Barry Hinson on Deer Guard construction. Only 6 more to go. 
Dick & Len – they make a good team 
Load number 5 to the tip after a large shed clean-up (a community project) 
Ian Howley contemplating what our new Shed Extension might look like
Shed Re-Opening & other News
This coming Tuesday 15th January 2019 the Shed re-opens following the Christmas holiday break. As usual Shed opens Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9:30 am to 3:30 pm with morning tea at 10:30 am.
We are having a special morning tea on Tuesday to kick-of the New Year. So please come along for a bit of post Christmas socialising. There will be no sausage sizzle as previously advertised.
West Peak Hotel Shed Raffle — This Friday evening 18th January the Shed is conducting a community raffle to raise funds for our Shed extension. Please come a long and support it. Dinner is from 5:30 pm with the raffle ticket sales 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm with the Raffle Draw at 7:00 pm.
Christmas Street Decoration Dismantling — This will take place this Sunday 20th January starting at 4:00 pm. We need six men for the job with some willing to climb the scaffolding. It takes 2 hours. Please let Dick Puttyfoot know if you can assist: Mob: 0417 836 841 or text.
Rosters (Mowing & Cleaning) — New rosters have been drawn up for the next three months. Please check the noticeboard at the Shed for your name. Please note — all regular Shed attendees and the committee automatically go on the Cleaning Roster. We need more volunteers for the Mowing Roster. Please contact Paul L’Huillier: Mob: 0400 056 247 or text to indicate your willingness to assist. Thanks to those who have already indicated.
Victorian Men’s Shed Association (VMSA) Newsletter — Click [HERE] to view the latest newsletter.
Pre-Christmas News Extra
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)
- 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
- 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.
