Mount Beauty & District Men's Shed

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Probus Talk Cancelled & AFL on the ‘Big Screen’

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The Probus Club had invited Shed members to a talk by the National Heart Foundation at the Alex McCullough this Wednesday 11th October but the speaker is now unavailable so the talk has been cancelled.

AFL Grand Final at the Shed — We had 15 members for the viewing on the 65″ TV screen. Only one true ‘Adelaide Crow’ supporter and no Richmond, the rest were barracking for either the Tigers or the Crows. Ian Erbacher won the prize as he picked the Richmond Tigers to win, was closest to the winning Tiger margin and picked Dustin Martin to win the ‘Norm Smith Medal’ for best on the ground. The only thing he missed on was ‘the first goal scorer’ (Rory Sloane-Crows). Thanks to Mark and Maureen Hardidge who provide the ‘treats’ at half time.

Next Monthly BBQ & General Meeting — Friday 20th October from 11:30 am.

Some of the members enjoying the viewing

 

 

 

AFL Grand Final … at the Shed

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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 30th September 2017
  • Time: 2:00 pm for a game start at 2:30 pm
  • Who’s playing: Richmond (Tigers) V Adelaide (Crows). It will be a great game.
  • Half-Time: Treats arranged by our ‘Chef de Shed’ Mark Hardidge (no charge). If Mark’s arranging the food you know not to miss this ‘half-time’ break. Tea & Coffee anytime.

This should be great social afternoon. You don’t have to be a ‘diehard’ football follower to enjoy the game and the company.

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

Hope to see you there.
Paul L’Huillier

2017/18 New Committee, Membership Fees & other News

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At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday 15th September the following people were elected to the Shed committee for 2017/18.

Executive
• President: Dick Puttyfoot
• Vice President: Reg Hollonds
• Secretary: Ian Howley
• Treasurer: Paul L’Huillier		 Ordinary Members
• Rod Hyde
• John Driver
• Mark Hardidge
• Len Sim
• Irvin Beeston
• Campbell Ford

Membership Fees are now due —The 2017/18 fees were approved at $35.00 for an individual member and $50.00 for a business/organisation. Fees are due by 31 October 2017. Click [HERE] to download, print off and fill-in the Membership Application Form. A number of payment options are given on the Form including via Direct Credit — the preferred method. Membership Forms are also available at the Shed and from the Mt Beauty Hardware & Drapery Store.

Dick’s President’s Report — Click [HERE]

Probus Club Invitation — On  Wednesday 11th October the Probus Club have invited Shed members to attend a talk by Lisa Westphal (National Heart Foundation) at the Alex McCullough Hall starting at ~10:30 am.

Seniors Festival Open Day on Saturday 14th October. Shed will be open between 10 am and 2 pm for a tour, displays, men at work and a Sausage Sizzle – around 12 noon (gold coin donation). Bring a friend.

Our ‘Bike Man’ – Mark Hardidge. Mark does a great job repairing bikes & offering them for sale.

Warwick Mitchell working on the ‘big’ kitchen bench project. He did a fantastic job.

Roland Passuello’s knife blocks. Fine workmanship.

L to R: Ian Howley, Jordan McNicol & Ian Erbacher working on the west side security gate & fence.

2017 Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Fri 15th Sept ’17

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The Shed’s sixth AGM is being held on Friday 15th September 2017 at the Shed – 2 Tennis Court Av. Mount Beauty starting at 11:30 am for a 12 noon sit down BBQ at 12 noon followed by the AGM.

Come along for the social camaraderie and to support this unique community project. The Shed provides a valuable and remarkable asset for the UKV community. Currently we have 74 individual and three organisations as members.

 AGM Notice click [HERE]

To view the Financial Report for the year ending 30 June 2017 click [HERE]

For a 2017/18 Nomination & Proxy Form click [HERE]

To read the 2016 AGM Minutes click [HERE]

Don’t forget the Seniors Festival Open Day on Saturday 14th October. Shed will be open between 10 am and 2 pm for a tour, displays, men at work and a Sausage Sizzle  (gold coin donation) at around 12 noon. Bring a friend.

BBQ Lunch & General Meeting – Friday 18th August 2017

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From left: Graeme Caulfield & John Driver

  • When: Friday 18th August 2017
  • Start Time: 11:30 am for a 12 noon sit down BBQ .
  • Where: The Shed – 2 Tennis Court Ave Mount Beauty
  • Cost: $5/person
  • Who is invited: Members, potential members & visitors.

Program: Mark Hardidge, our own Chef de Shed, will again be providing us with many BBQ delights. There will be the usual socialising, camaraderie and fellowship.

Note the change of start time to 11:30 for Shed inspection, project updates and general chit chat on all things to do with the Shed. Food will be served at 12 noon.

Major Shed News

  1. AGM next month including our monthly BBQ (Friday 15th September).
  2. What does it cost to operate the Shed for 12 months? Click [HERE] to view our OPERATING costs.
  3. Women in the Men’s Shed Program. The Shed is currently providing an opportunity for the ladies of the community to expand their knowledge and skills in woodwork, tool usage and other general maintenance. Dick Puttyfoot and Ervin Beeston are again conducting this program.
  4. Men’s Health Sessions conducted by professionals as a talk and question session at future BBQ’s. With the help of Maureen Ryland (Alpine Health) the Shed has put together a program that will be conducted for 40 minutes at future BBQ’s starting with the October BBQ. It will be held every two months after that.
  5. Verandah for the west side of the Shed. Plans are currently being drawn up to add a 12m x3m verandah to the Shed. This will increase our storage capacity and also provide an undercover working space.
  6. 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.

Click [HERE] to view the Australian Men’s Shed Association Newsletter called ‘The Shedder’.

Shed News — What’s been Happening…

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Projects

  1. Dust Collection & Extraction System — this is now complete with the Extractor Shed (see photo) being finished in late June. This large Shed project was co-ordinated by Ervin Beeston with the help of a number of members namely: Mal Darwent, Les Bevan, Warwick Mitchell, Len Sims & Rod van der Linden.
  2. Bunks — In late May 12 bunks were completed for the Outdoor School – Bogong. Irvin Beeston also co-ordinated this project ably assisted by Warwick Mitchell and Mal Darwent plus many helpers. In late 2014 the Shed built 31 bunks for the school – a total of 43 bunks to date.
  3. Spinning Wheel — this is being made for the Hospital to be used at future Fetes. Les Bevan is building this.
  4. Deer Guards — the Shed has made six so far for the Friends of the Clover Arboretum and installed them at the Clover Arboretum. Reg Hollonds, Les Bevan and Dick Puttyfoot have been working on these.
  5. Table Bench in Recreation Room — Due to Warwick Mitchell’s initiative and the with help from John Driver & Ian Erbacher the Shed now has a table bench (see photo) along the north wall of the Recreation Room.
  6. Hi Bay Lights — seven Hi Bay LED Lights have been installed in the Shed. Thanks to Warwick Mitchell, Dick Puttyfoot and Len Sims for the installation. The improvement in visibility is remarkable.
  7. Nest Boxes (possum & bird) — 20 of these are being built for the Kiewa Landcare Group. Warwick Mitchell is co-ordinating the construction with assistance from Ian Erbacher, Jordan McNicole, Billy Vasiliades, John Falle and Ian Howley.
  8. Knife Blocks — two of these are being made by Roland Passuello.

Other

  • Morning tea courtesy of AGL — in May the Shed members and some six AGL staff had a morning tea at the Shed. We have been very thankful to have had a close working relationship with AGL since we started construction.
  • Electrical work — Member Shane Clooney has done a lot of the electrical work for the Extractor System and Hi Bay Lighting. Thanks Shane.
  • AMSA Spanner in the Works Health Newsletter – July. Click [HERE] to view.

A Reminder — Monthly BBQ this Friday. 11:30 am for a sit down BBQ at 12 noon.

New Table Bench in the Recreation Room

New Shed to house the Dust Extractor Unit

No central heating in the Shed so we ‘improvise’. From left: John Driver, Ian Howley, Ian Erbacher, Len Sims, Jordan McNicol, Billy Vasiliades & Roland Passuello