Woodworking competition at Kanwal in August

The Kanwal Anglican Church are holding an Arts Festival this year.

12-14 August 2011

the focus of the is event is on Woodwork and Carpentry as Art !!

For those of  you skilled in the craft and art of woodworking there will be a an opportunity for you or your shed put on display the skills & projects of the Men's Sheds.

For those of you who are most skilled there will be a $100.00 prize for the best item of Woodwork as Art.

Entry forms and further information available shortly.

Timber & working with wood show

Australia’s premier event for woodworking! From the weekend hobbyist and home DIY’er through to the most passionate of enthusiasts, this is a show you cannot miss. See the best in the industry share their expertise, have fun trying new techniques and tools – and experience some of the world’s finest timbers…all at the one location!

for further information vist the website.

WHEN:		17 -19 June 2011
WHERE:		The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park Sydney
TIME:		10am - 5pm Daily
ADMISSION:		Adult $15, Concession $13, Concessions are available for memebers of Mens Sheds and groups.

Volunteer Expo

Every year Volunteering Central Coast run a Volunteer Expo that is always enormously successful with companies, organisations, services, charities and volunteers attending. Schools also bring students to the expo to raise their awareness about the many organisations doing good work in the community and the how the opporutnity to contribute can be personally rewarding and vital for the health of the community.

This year the Central Coast Shed Cluster will be represented for its volunteers and the opportunities for members of the community to become involved in a range of activities that Men's Sheds provide.

Mens Shed Expo Maitland

A reminder about the Mens Shed Expo in Maitland

13 & 14 April 2011

for further information click here 

2322 Mens Shed roudup

A shed roundup from the 2322 Men's Shed at Woodberry

The committee have been discussing partnering with Newcastle City Council to address graffiti. Photos of all tagging for reporting and documentation purposes.

Chook run project – at Woodberry Primary School would need to house 10 chooks, with a 20 metre run along back fence of school. The school would like a trapdoor in the back of the chookshed so kids can collect eggs. The run could have an open mesh wire to discourage vermin and prey animals.

School nesting-box need to be closed on top, with possibly the run as well to have a wire top. 2 metres wide x 10 metres long. The school will pay for materials.

Tim Coller spoke on mentoring program with the Tenambit Primary School (B-men). Involve in a bike repair activity and teach kids minor bike repairs and maintenance.

Tim also spoke on the need for STOP signs to be constructed, these would need to be scaled to two-thirds the size of a normal stop sign, be painted red.

Steel shutters to be fitted to windows on the front of the Clubhouse, quote had been prepared. Requested that the existing boards be recycled to the Men’s Shed for materials.

Funding for the Mentoring Training at Metford TAFE has not been forthcoming, classes have been postponed until they have their funding.

Dust extractors, quote to purchase 2 single extractors. Need some kind of ducting system for a bigger extractor.

Looking into ex-government computers to update ageing machines.

Photocopier needs fixing.

Stead Cycles, they will donate their unwanted bikes.

Men’s Heart classes are capped at $8/class. If joined at Men’s Shed it would be reduced to $6/class. He has to pay for license through the Heart Foundation. Gym in Bero is now closed but classes can be held at the Clubhouse of a Monday, Wednesday or Friday. He explained that he couldn’t afford to hold the classes for nothing.

Plans to fence in the awning would need to be approved by NCC.

Application for the Crown Land adjacent to the Clubhouse.

Seniors Week appreciation

Today the office received a certificate of appreciation for the Men's Shed involvement in the launch of Seniors Week for Wyong Shire. This is much appreciated for the effor that the Cluster goes to to have interesting and informative displays at community events.

See the earlier post on the event a success for the event and for the promotion of sheds to older men and a strong recognition of the role in addressing social isolation among seniors in the Shire. These events are also an excellent networking opportunity.

Clients and carers attend these events, shed members, local services, politicians and sponsors. A genuine gathering of the community.

Shedders Ralph and Kim learning to drum with

Mayor Doug Eaton to celebrate the opening of

Seniors Week in Wyong Shire

Wyong in the news

The Wyong Men's Shed Committee met today at the Wyong Old School to progress arrangements for the building of the shed. Today resolved to seek competitive quotes and have site inspections. The committee are keen to progress the building of the shed and are considering options for the foundations on the sloping site.

The Express Advocate attended the meeting today and took some photos and information for a story on development of the new facility.

Keep an eye out in the Express Advocate !!

(maybe next wednesdays edition)

Wyong Men's Shed Committee

 view the shed site in the

Wyong Old School

Suicide Risk Framework

I was apprehensive about that might be expected of me at a Suicide Prevention Workshop. However having attended the workshop last year, it was both interesting and gave those that attended the information that they need to respond if required. I recommend attending. It is a bit like having first aid skills, just gives you the confidence about what to say and do if put on the spot.

Kim Hopkins

Community Development Worker

Central Coast Shed Cluster Inc

Wyong Mens Shed Inaugural Committee

Seven good men and two women turned up to kick off the Founding Committee of the Wyong Men's Shed. The group has elected a chairman to convene the meetings and other roles will be filled as required.

Congratulations to Michael Morgan who was elected as the Chairman of the Wyong Men's Shed.

Jodie and Colette from the Wyong Neighbourhood Centre have sourced Community Builders Parnterships funding for the Men's Shed to be constructed in the Old School in wyong. They are working strongly to progress the Development Application and move the shed forward. Now with an active, involved and keen group of men engaged the shed is moving ahead.

The group will meet again next week to progress plans, following the allocation of specific tasks within the group.

If you want to become involved,

contact details can be found

here

NSW Men’s Shed Association - Special General Meeting

NSW Mens Shed Association

The current interim committee was asked to develop an election process based on regional representation instead of a Statewide election.  A procedure based on dividing the State into nine zones has been set up and information already sent to members.  However, before an election can be held based on regional zones, the Association’s Constitution has to be changed to allow for this type of election.

The changes to the constitution are attached as a “Schedule of Changes” and the committee is proposing that these changes be approved and lodged with the Dept of Fair Trading.  A copy of the modified constitution can be viewed using the following link:- 
http://control.visionscape.com.au/page18962/NSWMSA-Constitution--March-2011.aspx

A copy can be sent by post upon request.

The Special General Meeting will be held at the Maitland Town Hall, High Street, Maitland, NSW 2320  on 14th April 2011 at 4 pm.  The following proposal will be put to the meeting for approval.

“It is proposed that the following “Schedule of Changes” be made to the current constitution to permit elections to be held on a regional basis.”

Voting on this proposal can be carried out:-
·  in person by the AMSA Registered Shed Contact member

·  by proxy where the AMSA Registered Shed Contact member has signed the attached Proxy form.

·  by post where the AMSA Registered Shed Contact member has signed the attached Voting form and posted it to the Secretary, NSWMSA, PO Box 68, Windale, NSW 2306 to arrive before 13 April 2011

·  by email where the AMSA Registered Shed Contact member has signed the attached Voting form, scanned it and e-mailed the form to nswmsa@mensshed.net  to arrive before 13th April 2011.

As this is a special resolution for it to be accepted it has to be passed by a majority of three quarters of the members voting. 

It should be noted that the constitution states:- "No business other than that specified in the notice convening the General Meeting is to be transacted at the meeting."

The committee has worked hard to ensure that the State has a fully elected committee and it is important, therefore, that if your shed wishes to have regional representation then you should lodge your vote and support this change.

Regards  -  Ted Donnelly (Interim Secretary NSWMSA)

Mayor visit for Seniors Week

Seniors Week has been celebrated with three consecutive open days at the Bateau Bay Men's Shed.

Today, Wyong Shire Council Mayor, Doug Eaton took the opportunity to visit the Bateau Bay Men's Shed. He was welcomed by the shedders, well fed on sausage sandwiches, a popular lunch at Men's Shed everywhere.

Doug was given a full tour of the shed by President John Sharples and Secretary Kevin Armstrong. They recognised the role of ADSSI in establishing and supporting the Bateau Bay Men's Shed. They explained the role of the shed as a positive influence in men's lives and the focus on men's health.

Kevin and John were also keen to show the developing plans for the Community Garden and amenities planned to support this new project adjacent to the shed.

The Mayor was impressed with the workshop, the role that the shed plays in the community and the enthusiasm with which all the men had contributed to making the Bateau Bay Men's Shed an important community facility.

Doug said he was very comfortable in the workshop environment!!

Wyong Mens Shed Inaugural Meeting TODAY

Come to the Old School for the Wyong Mens Shed Inaugural Meeting

Inaugural Meeting

Wyong Men’s Shed

Thursday

24th March 2011

3pm

The Old School Wyong

Room 5

Cluster Gathering at Bateau Bay

Bateau Bay Men's Shed are holding a series of events for SeniorsWeek. Today was the Cluster Gathering where men from sheds across the Cluster travelled to the barbeque centre under the awning of the Bateau Bay Men's Shed.

Speeches were short....

• John Sharples, the Cluster President spoke about the shed programs including the new funding about Family and Community Violence.
• Marty Leist promoted the upcoming NSW Mens Shed Expo at Maitland and displayed the new DVD of the AMSA Community Service Announcement adverting sheds.
• Kim Hopkins spoke about the Cluster Website and encouraged shedders to check the blog for recent news and notice of events.

Men's Sheds from as far afield as the Peninsula Shed, and Swansea were joined by shedders from Gosford, Terrigal, The Entrance and Bateau Bay. Conversations covered personal and shed issues from safety and risk assessment to stories of the old country and some bragging rights and projects. Always something to talk about at the shed.

Another successful gathering of the Sheds !!

Michael from Gosford Shed chatting with Tony & Geoff from Terrigal Shed  while enjoying a sausage sando cooked by Tubby from Bateau Bay!!

Seniors Week 2011 launch

The Central Coast Men's Sheds were represented at the launch of Seniors Week at Wyong Shire Council.


The event showcased activities for seniors that included, mentoring, craft and art, Tai Chi and Line Dancing. Elvis was on show singing some fabulous songs while those that attended perused the displays by Plan-It-Youth, Toukley Senior Citizens and the Womens Health Centre.


Wyong Shire Mayor, Doug Eaton opened the Seniors Week and enjoyed the demonstrations on the morning. David Harris MP was even invited to the drumming circle at the close of the days activities.


The Advanced Alzheimers Activity Boards on display at the Men's Shed stall attracted a great deal of interest. Not just because of the craftsmanship from the men at Bateau Bay Mens Shed, but for their usefulness and community contribution. All part of the vision for Mens Sheds!!

2322 Men's Shed Open Day

23rd Mar 2011

 10:00 am - 02:00 pm

Drop into the 2322 Men's Shed for a look around the club and an introduction to their program. It's the perfect place for men to be social while learning new skills and enhance old ones.

Beresfield Tennis Club, 

Allendale St, Beresfield

Enquiries please contact: 0459 436 340

Free Event

 

 

Sponsored by

Newcastle City Council

The Shed Online

for those shedders who do not get enough of shedding in the real world .. check out this cyber shed. ...

Or for those who cannot get to a shed but are looking for some place to be involved with the growing shed phenomenon in addresssing Male Health... check it out... !!

Just click here ... The Shed Online

GOATS Family Festival

 

The Mens Shed's attended the G.O.A.T.S. Family Festival in 2009 and 2010 to promote men's sheds with a strong turn up or over 60 enquiries at the Mobile Mens Shed last year.


The San Remo Neighbourhood Centre team does an excellent job of making this a day for all the community to enjoy. 

 

The Mobile Men's Shed will return this year and bring the Community Engagement Project (tissue boxes) for families to share a construction project together. The San Remo Community Men's Shed are attending this year to promote their shed and sell items made in the shed. 

Come along and join the fun at Koala Park!!

Great day out for all the family!!

Cluster gathering - in one week

The Cluster Gathering at the Alison Homestead was a great success back before Christmas. Many of the shedders that attended were keen to have a similar event to continue the conversations that commenced amid the rain, farm equipment and cameraderie.

Write it in your calendar ... there is now only one week to the next Cluster Gathering ... this time at the 

Bateau Bay Men's Shed

12 noon
23 March 2011

This event coincides with Seniors Week and will be an opportunity to meet up with mates, exchange ideas about the sheds and maybe swap some tools or materials....

• bring some photos of equipment
• bring some description of materials that may be available
• bring some stories or photos of shed projects
• bring an appetite for first rate sausage sandwiches

Please RSVP to John Sharples to assist with catering.

Wyong Mens Shed Inaugural Meeting

The Inaugural Meeting for the Wyong Men’s Shed will be held

Thursday

24th March 2011

3pm

The Old School Wyong

Room 5

This meeting  will focus on

• forming a committee
• the DA process 
• building and design of the shed

Please feel free to come along or bring others who may be interested....

Carers forum

The Cluster took a display table to promote Men's Sheds at the Carer Forum at Wyong Leagues Club. This forum was facilitated by the Central Coast Community Council. 

The programme of speakers on the day was excellent including Carers, Government, Service Providers and political representatives.

Another excellent networking and promotional opportunity for the Mens Sheds of the Central Coast....

Display of shed brochures at the forum

Dad's Day Out - Gosford

The initial planning meeting for Dad's Day Out Gosford took place this morning at Chertsey SaCC Springfield.

A strong team  of committed community members and service providers are ready to make the Dads Day Out Gosford bigger and better for 2011.The broup is a sub-committee of the the Men's Interagency Central Coast.

The committee is comprised of numerous ordinary memebers and a devoted executive - 

Chair - Chris Krogh

Secretary - Darren Maxwell

Treasurer - Kim Hopkins

This group will meet 9.30 am on the second friday of each month.

Many thanks to Nada Potter for arranging the venue and providing the excellent morning tea. 

A new webpage is now available to keep stall holders, performers, sponsors and participants aware of the developments for this exciting event

11 September  2011 

10am – 2pm

Kibble Park Gosford

dadsdayoutgosford.wordpress.com

BBQ at Bunnings Tuggerah

The Entrance Men's Shed has taken the opportunity to put on the Barbecque at Bunnings Tuggerah on Friday 11 March.

If you have the opportunity to drop by have one of their gourmet sausage sandwiches and grab a drink!!

Dad's Day Out - Wyong

Dad's Day Out - Wyong

Colongra Bay Reserve

Lake Munmorah

10 am to 3 pm

Saturday

19 June 2011

The Dad's Day Out - Wyong committee is progressing towards an even bigger and better event this year.

The aim of this project is to have all events FREE to the community and focussed on celebrating Dad's and their kids but open to all the community to be involved.

Men's Sheds have been represented at this event for the past four years. Last year with a very successful community engagement project building tissue boxes for kids and dads. This year the Mobile Men's Shed will be onsite again to promote sheds, positive role male role models and community engagment.

There is a new website for those interested in developments for Dad's Day Out.

http://dadsdayoutwyong.wordpress.com/

The organising committee this year is a Sub-committee of the Men's Ineragency Central Coast Inc and meetings are held at the

Kanwal Family Support Centre

3 Literary Close, Kanwal

1.30pm

 2nd Wednesday of each month.

http://www.familysupportcentre.org.au/

CCCC Meet the Pollies

Candidates for the upcoming state election were all invited to speak for 8 minutes to address a variety of questions at the  CCCC Meet the Pollies event at Erina Youth Centre. The issues mainly focussed on issues in the community services sector covering issues like transport and homelessness.

Hon. David Harris MP takes the podium 
to addresses the questions.

The Men's Interagency sponsored the morning tea to keep the issue of the NSW State Health Plan foremost in the minds of candidates for the state elections.

The question time that followed saw some strong interest in youth and family issues and generated lively discussion of the issues raised from the community members in the audience.

Five candidates form a panel to answer

questions from the audience.

AMHF new website

The Australasian Men's Health Forum has a new website...

Check it out on by clicking here.

AMHF is an alliance of individual men and women, organisations and service providers actively engaged in or interested in addressing the physical, psychological, emotional, intellectual, educational, social, spiritual, developmental and relational needs of men and boys in Australia and any other issues that impact on them.

DA for The Entrance Men's Shed

The Entrance Men's Shed Committee have been working through the pre-Development Application process with Wyong Shire Council for an extension to the shed. 

Having met all the challenges that this presented, the DA has been lodged with Council today at 1.35pm today the 7th March 2011.

Well done and hoping for a smooth transit to approval !!

Constitution charges

The Central Coast Shed Cluster Inc have been informed that for an Incorporated association charges [currently $41 expected to increase 1 July] have been waved till 30 June 2011 for amending and registering changes.


This is important for all Men's Sheds operating as Incorporated Associations across the coast.


John Roberts, the Cluster Treasurer is currently upgrading the Constitution for the Cluster. It is important that individual Men's shed make an informed decision about amending their constitituion.


Any questions or clarification please feel free to contact the Kim Hopkins, Community Development Worker for initial support on this matter.
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During the Cluster Committee meeting the question was raised regarding the processs for changing of the Constitution.


The attached information if provided for those unfamiliar with the processs. This is the process that the Central Coast Shed Cluster Inc will adopt according to the Act:.

Special resolutions

When is a special resolution required?

A special resolution is required for:
·         changing the associations name
·         changing the associations objects
·         changing the associations constitution
·         applying for registration by an unincorporated group
·         amalgamating with another registered association
·         an existing corporation seeking to register as an association
·         an existing registered association applying to transfer incorporation
·         voluntarily winding up or cancelling the registered association and distributing property.

The associations constitution may indicate other situations that require a special resolution.

How is a special resolution passed?

A special resolution is passed either:
·         at a meeting of the association
·         in a postal ballot.

For the special resolution to be passed at a meeting
·         members must receive 21 days notice before the meeting date. The notice should include the terms of the resolution and a statement that it is to be passed as a special resolution
·         a quorum of members must be present at the meeting
·         votes must be in person or by proxy, if allowed by the constitution
·         support from at least three-quarters of the votes cast is required.

The results of the vote can be announced by the chairperson of the meeting or entered into the minute book of the association.

If a postal ballot has been used, members must be notified of the results as soon as possible. For information on how to conduct a special resolution through a postal ballot, visit the Postal ballot page.

If an association cannot conduct a special resolution either at a meeting or by postal ballot the Director-General may direct the manner in which the special resolution may be passed by the association.

A quorum is the minimum number of members that are required for the meeting to proceed

White Boards

The Central Coast Shed Cluster Inc took the the opportunity to purchase 6 white boards in a job lot. Any shed requiring a white a board can purchase at $25 each. All for wall mouting.

A great way to keep track of events, projects or just have a discussion.


Be quick only 4 left  !!

1 x 2400x1200   (sold)

2 x 1900x1200  ( 1 x sold)

1 x 1500x1200  (purchaser interested)

1 x 900x1200  

1 x Flip Chart

Pickup from Bateau Bay Mens Shed'only.