Memorandum of Understanding

Kevin Duncan signing the MOU

The Mayors White Ribbon Breakfast at Byblos restaurant on Friday witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Central Coast Aboriginal Men's Group and Men's Sheds Central Coast.

The text of the MOU is as follows..
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On this day 25-11-2011 the Memorandum of Understanding was signed on behalf of the board and members of the CCAMG and MSCC. This agreement represents the interaction and sharing of knowledge and resources to better inform the communities of the Central Coast on the positive influence that men can sare in reards to dealing with Family Violence.

This agreement ensures that there will be shared monthly meetings of each organisation in addition to taking part in, assisting and recommending better ways of engagin the youth and men of the Central coast. We will be encouraging their participation in Community Projects as well as the education and prevention of domestic violence.

Shannon Hinton and John Sharples shake on the deal



We will be working collaboratively, using the Government Grants provided in 2011, to initiate ideas an strategies to run effective programs with the aim of decreasing the incidences of domesti violence with the Central Coast Community.

It is further recognised the value of maintaining further partnerships in utilising a collaborative effort to ensure the impetus on Positive Rites of Passage for both Aboriginal and Non Aboriginal male youth is paramount.

Signed by:

Central Coast                                                           

Aboriginal Men's Group           Men's Sheds Central Coast Inc

Kevin Duncan                                      John Sharples

Chairman CCAMG                                           President MSCC

 Shannon Hinton                                 Darren Maxwell

Guriwu Project Coordinator                   MSCC Project Coordinator

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Treasurers workshop

Treasurers from Men's Sheds across the Central Coast and beyond gathered together at the Woodbury Park Community Centre for Treasurer Training.

Every range of skill from accountant to newly appointed beginners attended to learn new skills, assist each other and network with the dedicated treasurers from other sheds.

The sharing of knowledge, experience and challenges was open and candid,  covering a broad range of topics from incorporation to petty cash.

Adele Johns from Community Compass led the discussion and offered the group professional training materials to understand roles and responibilites for Volunteer Treasurers. She also provide the tools to support the men in these roles to do their job more effectively and efficiently

The group not only enjoyed the lamingtons for morning tea, they were engrossed in discussion on the important points of their roles and leaning new skills. They even voted to keep going to 1pm to complete more of the learning at this inaugural workshop.

This enthusiastic group ended with a resolution to gather again in early December for another exchange of information and supported disucssion.

Shed Treasurers Workshop

After the presentation by Adele Johns, Community Compass Inc to the Men's Sheds Central Coast Committee a workshop was requested for treasurers to be informed about current practices, skills development and cooperation between Shed Treasurers. 

The workshop facilitated by Community Compass is at 9am -noon this Thursday 24 November at Mardi.

Ten men are attending the Treasurers Workshop representing Peninsula, Gosford, Terrigal, Kincumber, Manno, Bateau Bay and 2322 Men’s Sheds.

Those attending the Workshops have been asked to bring a set of financial reports, essentially, what is currently being presented at meetings (not a test or an audit guys.. just some examples to work from).

Looking forward to seeing you all on the day.

Kim Hopkins

Community Development Worker

White Ribbon 2011

Christmas party

Hi Shedders

Just a couple of reminders about our Christmas function on December 7 at Alison Historic Homestead.

Kim needs to know the numbers for catering purposes by the end of this month, I'm sure this is already under control but there are alartyways people that won't give you an answer until the last minute.

Also

By now your toy factory should be really in full swing and if yours is like some of the Sheds I have heard about some of the products* are really looking good.

Thanks for the efforts your Shed is putting in.

Regards

John Sharples
President
Men's Sheds Central Coast 

*Sheds are preparing 10 toys each to donate

 at the Christmas function to be presented

 to Salvation Army for distsribution

 to local children over Christmas.

Kids Day Out

Shed roundup for November 2011

Swansea Men's Shed

·         Development Application for workshop finally submitted to Lake Macquarie City Council (LMCC) along with Survey, Accoustic, Enviro reports.

·         Successful fundraiser at Bunnings Belmont BBQ.

·         Swansea Lions giving us a healthy commission for selling Christmas raffle tickets.

·         80 people attended a very informative prostate cancer awareness forum recently at our shed organised by Jill Hall, Federal ALP member for Shortland. Our members made up about a third of the mostly male attendees. A social BBQ followed and we also gained a few new members. 

·         The MSCC Mobile Mens Shed was the focal point of our display and trash and treasure sale at the Marine Rescue Gala day held last Saturday at Pelican. Brian Jackson is co-ordinating the return of the trailer.

·          Mobile Mens Shed also required for a joint display by San Remo, Manno and Swansea sheds for the Doyalson Seniors Expo on November 16th.

Peninsula Men's Shed

·         Slab laid and frame up.

·         Now sorting out placement of equipment

Bateau Bay Men's Shed 

·         Opening time 9 am. Early starters wait outside.

·         Wyong Council coming to view the Community Garden.

·         Vision Australia ramp now installed at Gosford.

·         Fourth Merinba is now completed.

Gosford Men's Shed 

·         looking to open a third day.

·         15 bikes sent to Gosford City Council. Now in storage at council depot while legal matters are clarified for drop off scheme.

·         Gosford men attended Mens Group BBQ Breakfast at the Wyoming Community Centre and made 3 new members.

·         AGM has elected a new committee.

·         John Welland awarded life membership of the shed by members at the AGM

The Entrance Men's Shed

·         Finished lining the extension now fitted out and in operation

·         Mezzanine storage now erected.

·         New members coming all the time 3 or 4 this week.

·         Three computers now networked in the office

·         One is admin, one is accounts and one for members general use.

·         ADSL installed. Wireless network was not adequate.

·         Looking at opening a third day probably Wednesday.

San Remo Community Men's Shed  

·         Shed is now incorporated

·         Lots of new members

·         Commencing foster kids days with Wesley Dalmar 2week program with 4 or 5 attending each time on Saturday afternoon.

·         Darren Weber MP  attended the shed.

·         Applying for Community Builders Partnership funding.

Terrigal Men's  hed

·         Investigating new Workcover arrangements for volunteer organisations.

·         Upgrading safety: proper safety signs; self assessment for skills as experienced, needs training or non user; consider other users.

·         Holding a Christmas party for shedders and families.

Manno Men’s Shed

·         15 members

·         Brochures are printed

·         Building a chocolate wheel for fundraising.

·         Jill came to the shed to talk about her cookbook and share some cooking skills.

Wyong Men’s Shed:

·         Revised DA submitted to ensure building structure is within boundaries of one block.

·         New plans submitted

·         Awaiting Council approval

Kincumber Men’s Shed:

• Floor Walkers supervise operation at the shed now

• They also manage outsiders coming to the shed  for safety

• Procedures being developed

• Xmas party will be ”bring a plate” not a bbq this year

Mens Health Forum NSW

You are invited to the launch of the

2 December 2011

 10.00 am – 1.00pm

2nd Floor Meeting Room

Department of Veterans Affairs

Tower B

280 Elizabeth Street

 Surry Hills, Sydney

The Men’s Health Forum NSW is open to organisations, services and individual men and women who work in the men’s health area and those who provide specific services or programs for men.

The vision of the Men’s Health Forum NSW is to improve male health, relationships and wellbeing in NSW.

The Agenda for the Meeting will be to:

• introduce and clarify the need for a NSW State peak body
• present Draft Terms of Reference for discussion and acceptance
• facilitate discussion priorities for action in 2012
• outline an organisational structure for the MHFNSW and a plan for moving forward
• Morning tea/coffee provided.

Please register with us if you are attending by email to Greg Millan at greg@menshealthservices.com.au or phone 0417 772 390 by November 30.

Greg Millan | Andrew King | Kim Hopkins

Treasurer Training

Central Coast Men's Sheds Inc is sponsoring Treasurers Training for member sheds. This training workshop will be conducted by Adele Johns of Community Compass.

Who: Shed Treasurers will benefit from attending this free training session.

What: This first introductory workshop will allow those attending to learn what is required of a Treasurer in a community organisation. It will also assist in determination of future training, identify what skills are currently available and what areas of operation might need attention in a future workshop.

When: 9am - 12 noon
            Thursday 24 November 2011

Where: Woodbury Park Community Centre
               1 Woolmers Crescent, Mardi

RSVP: Please advise Kim by phone 0413 244 484 or email

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