Cluster President’s Monthly Report – November 2010
- The official opening of the Gosford Men’s Shed was a highlight of the month. The Local Member Belinda O’Neill opened the Shed and with the Gosford City Mayor Mr Laurie Maher in attendance Sheds received a very favourable promotion.
- Applications for the Shed Access position closed early in the month and following the interviews Kim Hopkins was offered the position, which he has accepted. This position is the outcome of a grant from the State Government, Department of Human Services to assist in developing structures and programs that assist disabled and socially isolated men to join in Shed activities. The project will run for 3 years and Kim’s employment will be for 3 days per week.
- I attended the White Ribbon Breakfast at Koorindah Waters in late November. Central Coast Men’s Interagency promoted this event to highlight men speaking out against violence against women.
- I had the opportunity to speak at a gathering of residents at a retirement village at Bateau Bay at which the operation of Sheds on the Coast was promoted.
- Along with a number of Shedders from Coastal Sheds and the Cluster I attended the State Men’s Shed Conference at Myuna Bay last Saturday. The discussions and decisions coming from this meeting will be considered in the future and a full report will be prepared for the next Cluster meeting.
John Sharples
President
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