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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

Birthday Boy for December — Congratulations to birthday boy: Ian Boyd who celebrates a birthday.
Christmas Luncheon — This will be held on Sunday 12th December at the Shed. Cost is $10.00.
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.
Welcome to New Member — Ian Cohn.
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.
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.
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..
9th Men’s Shed Gathering (Conference) — Albury NSW (Tuesday 29th to Wednesday 30th March 2022).
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 Pole**s 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.