Shark Project instalation

Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre (CCMDC) at Terrigal has confirmed that there is $500.00 in prizes for the Shark Project installations.

With $200 in timber, $200 in metal and $100 in saw sharpening the prizes are relevant to Men’s Sheds and worth the effort of building a Shark Installation for the competition.

With a majority of sheds committed to install their Shark Projects before  the Christmas Holidays, the competition will be fierce. If your shed chooses to make a second entry you will have to let CCMDC know.

Chris has asked those sheds with installations, that have not as yet spoken with him, to make contact. He will be in the office on Wednesday 11 Dec 2012 and can be contacted at the office on 4349 4756. He would encourage you to come and discuss the location of the installation to secure the best place to display your entry.

The Shark Projects can be installed 19-21 December, for the commencement of the December School Holiday period. Please contact Chris prior to this date to ensure that staff are available to assist with the Centre requirements.

The auction of the Shark Project Installations will most likely by silent auction during the period of the School Holidays.

Good luck to all entrants.

Access Awning at the Gosford Men Shed

New Access Awning has been erected at the Goford Men Shed.

Red Coats and Muskets in Umina Beach

The Historic NSW Corp of Marines marched into the Peninsula Retirement Village and took over in their usual fiesty and friendly manner.
 
The event was organised by the Umina Beach Men's Shed in conjunction with the Toolbox Talks program.John Walker, from Men's Sheds Central Coast has developed a relationship with many community presenters to attend groups and sheds to provide information and entertainment.

When approached by the Umina Beach Men's Shed and the Peninsula Retirment Village, John did not hesitate to expedite arrangements for a day of colourful red coats, noisy muskets and historical humour.
 
Nine red coats from, what is affectionately called, the Rum Corp turned up for a Sunday morning and marched on display for the 80 strong crowd from the the Men's Shed and the Peninsula Retirement Village.

This was a very successful event and congratulations to all involved.

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 If  you are a community group seeking to put on speakers, entertainment or informative workshops please contact John Walker on 0458 696 671 or by email to toolboxtalks@mscci.org

 
Make an online booking request here 

Santa's Big Shave

Santa gets a Big Shave

for a very good reason.

Roy Webb has represented Santa to the kids on the Central Coast for 23 years and will retire his red suit, snowy beard and long flowing hair after celebrating Christmas this year.

Emily

Not one to go quietly, Roy has decided to make one last gift to a very deserving young lady right here on the Central Coast. Roy is fundraising for Emily Shackleton.

Emily has a genetic predisposition to grow tumors. This is a rare medical condition and her tumours (phaeochromocytoma) have required Emily to have multiple surgeries. The recurrence of this condition now means that, at just 15 years, she has active tumours in her hip, rib and spine. [certified by Dr Therese Cox, Jetty Medical Centre October 2012].

Roy will be representing Santa at two fundraising events at The Greens during December on Sunday 9^th and Saturday 15^th, in the lead-up to the Santa’s Big Shave.

Roy

The Big Shave event will take place at 6.30 pm on Saturday 11^th January 2013 inside the local club  Diggers @ the entrance where Santa plans to drive up on a scooter and have his entire beard and long flowing hair shaved by Emily. Santa’s hair will be auctioned as part of the fundraising activities on the night.

Roy Webb is also President of The Entrance Men’s Shed and can be contacted during Shed Open times on 4332 1023 or by email on temensshed@gmail.com.

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Scams

information about sscams

The Bateau Bay Mens Shed were presented with information about scams today.

Department of Fair Trading were kind enough to tell the shedders all the ways that that they could skin money out of people....oops I mean protect themselves from online scams and the fast talkers that come to the front door.

The shedders had a few stories of their own to share and questions about the more recent schemes to catch the unwary.

If you have been scammed call the Department of Fair Trading

This presentation was supported by the Toolbox Talks program. If you want a talk for your shed book online here.

Christmas Function at Alison Homestead

Shed Roundup

Terrigal

·         46 members

·         Nowhere to work – reorganising

·         Carbays used as work areas

·         Extra days no Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays

·         Sale Day 1^st Saturday in December

·         Needs serious dust extractors

·         Bunnings – commercial power pass (discounts/cash only)

Swansea

·         Triton kits to go on eBay

·         Bike Maintenance project (Belmont Primary School)

·         Coordinating Bike Safety Family Day ( BBQ)

·         Rainwater Tank Seminar

·         Neil has done the survey with Latrobe University

Gosford

·         Making Planter Boxes for Wyoming Community Centre

·         Lectern for Kariong Neighbourhood Centre

·         Prime Minister, Julia Gillard visit to the shed (see shed blog)

·         Cricket Bat promotional case

·         Awning installation next week

·         New committee elected at AGM

·         Advertise Volunteer administration support position with Volunteering Central Coast

Bateau Bay

·         Volunteer Grant $1750 for petrol training and air conditioning

·         Working with Central Coast Wood Turners ( Graham Craike)

·         Toolbox Talk on”scams” by Dept of Fair Trading 20 November

AMSA

·         AMSA Workplace Health and Safety documents near ready

·         Rewriting of AMSA manual (with Kevin Callinan)

·         Latrobe University – coordinator

·         AMSA gone from 200 to 800 sheds with no additional funding.

Manno

·         DA prepared

·         Might be Manno/Wyee shed

The Entrance

·         Building lectern for the RSL

·         Big Shave for Santa raising funds for cancer

Alison Homestead

·         Rebuilding of the Homestead in colonial style

·         DA submitted for “shed” slab

Wyong

·         Discussion with WSC re critical pathway to occupancy

·         Electircal – requires new substation

·         Plumbing – run storm water to existing tanks

·         Retaining – retain the cut area for shed location

·         Fencing – the access to the drop area

·         Disability Access – must be 1:14 slop so alternate access or ramps required

 

Grants Presentation

 Not For Profit Cluster Group

‘Your Knowledge Source for Better Business’

Dear Member

PLEASE NOTE THAT KEITH WHELAN (THE GRANTS GUY) PRESENTATION WILL COMMENCE AT 8.00AM FOLLOWED BY MORNING TEA AND THEN DANIEL FARMER (NSW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE) PRESENTATION.

MEETING DATE IS THURSDAY 15^TH NOVEMBER 2012

 

Please find below details of our upcoming session:

Speaker:                    Keith Whelan

                                   The Grants Guy

 

Topic:                        How to Apply for Grants and Funding

 

Speaker:                    Daniel Farmer

                                   Regional Manager – NSW Business Chamber        

Topic:                        HR Advance Human Resource Software 

Special Mention:      Bishop Collins wins Central Coast Builders Award for

                                   The Best Community Project within a Business 

Group Discussion:   Central Coast Community Council - Open forum  

 

Date:                          Thursday 15 November 2012

 

Time:                          8.00 am     -          Keith Whelan’s Presentation

                                   9.15 am     -          Morning Tea

                                   9.30 am     -          Daniel Farmer’s Presentation

 

Location:                   Bishop Collins

                                   1/1 Pioneer Ave, Tuggerah

RSVP:                        12 November 2012

                                   mail@bishopcollins.com.au   

We look forward to seeing you there.

Kids Day Out - Kariong

 

Melbourne Cup

 

White Ribbon Breakfast 2012

 

Website for Umina Beach

Have a look at the Umina Beach Men's Shed new Website

http://uminabeachmensshed.org.au/

Gosford Men's Shed AGM 2012

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2012

AGM ELECTION RESULTS

EXECUTIVE:

PRESIDENT               JOHN WELLAND

VICE PRESIDENT      TONY STOKER

SECRETARY               ROGER KEANE

TREASURER               PAUL TOOHEY

WELFARE/SOCIAL      ROB KEATING

COMMITTEE:              MAX MARSHALL

                                     MORRIE PHILLIPS

                                     HARRY DUNN

                                     DOUG SLATTER

Bunnings staff at Wyong Eco Garden

Staff from Bunnings coming to Wyong community eco garden on Monday 29th October, yes next Monday at 9.30am with some donated seedlings, mulch, and gear to fix up nets, digging and do a big clean up and planting of new season veggies and herbs.

Come and join the crew of helpers or even if you just want to come and hang, all are more than welcome.

Please feel free to share the details.

Contact:

Colette Baron

Senior Program Development

Phone: 4353 1750

Mobile: 0488 225004

email:colette@wyongneighbourhoodcentre.org.au

facebook: wyong neighbourhood Centre WNC

www.wyongneighbourhoodcentre.org.au

Kincumber Committee

Congratulations to the new Committee of Kincumber Men's Shed Inc.

President

Peter Jessop

 

Vice President

Graham Hatton

 

Treasurer

Graham Bowie

 

Committee

Phil Currie

Alan Hagan

Barrie Channon

Alan Sparkes

 

Church Representatives

Peter Jessop

Alan Eaton

Dads Day Out 2012

 

Floggings at Alison Homeastead

The Historic Corp of Marines took over the Alison Homesead this morning and provided a rollicking and noisy introduction to Australian History for the shedders, volunteers, school children and pioneers. There were plenty of bangs, much smoke and the aroma of gunpowder on the front lawn.

Not only did the corp discharge their weapons, they put on displays of medical instruments, instructed a group from the local Christian School in marching and how to rouse a hearty cheer. The crowd learnt about facing the right direction, how to not have their throats cut while firing a cannon, where the red colour comes from and how to get a square meal. Both classes from the school took turns in viewing the historic schoolroom and being incarcerated in the stocks. Teacher and instructors were soundly flogged.

The Alison Homestead Men's Shed were ready to hand with supplies of hearty sausage and ye olde bread, as the troops and visitors became ravenous later in the morning.
 

The Marines finished with a bang from the cannon that echoed across the grounds of the Alison Homestead as the children marched back to classes.

 

Congratulations to Roman Paull and the shedders at Alison Homestead Mens Shed,

the volunteers at the Museum and the Marine Corp. This event was developed by

 Men's Sheds Central Coast Inc as part of the Toolbox Talks and owes many thanks

to John Walker for his efforts in organising the event.

 

Muskets fire at Alison Shed

You are invited to come and join the
Historic NSW Corp of Marines


See the costumes, watch them march and hear the the roar of muskets.


Start: 10 am
Date: Monday 15 October 2012
Provided: Coffee, Tea and Bar-B-Que
Where: Alison Homestead
Address: 1 Cape Rd, Wyong






Shark Project

Men's Sheds Central Coast is hosting a Morning Tea at the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre at Terrigal for a briefing on the Shark Project, a promotion and fundraising opportunity.

The proposal is that Men’s Sheds on the Central Coast build projects that will be installed in the gardens surrounding the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre.

These installations might be practical like a garden seat or more decorative like a totem pole. They might be made from a variety of materials like timber, metal or other materials that will stand up to outside installation and be durable enough for display over the period of the competition.

The competition will entail a judging panel and/or votes from the public to determine prizes. There will be prizes of cash, materials or other offerings from sponsors. First prize will be about $500 value.

Installations will be auctioned at the end of the judging. The proceeds of this auction will allow fundraising for both the sheds involved and the Marine Discovery Centre.

Projects will need to be completed by early December to be installed for the
School Holidays. This is a busy time of year for attendance at the Marine Discovery Centre and will give the installations and Men’s Sheds high profile among the tourist influx.

Come and have a FREE visit to the

Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

and enjoy the Morning Tea.

Time: 10 am

Date: Thursday, 11 October 2012

Place: Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

Address: The CCMDC is located at 11 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal
                    in Rotary Park next to Terrigal Lagoon
                    and directly opposite Terrigal Pacific Motel. 
 

Provided: Morning Tea

Discussion

·         Briefing on Marine Discovery Centre

·         Viewing (exhibits, operation)

·         Shark Project overview

·         Prizes (sponsors, value, first & place)

·         Dates (installation, judging, auction)

·         Auction

·         Marketing & Promotion

2012 Presidents Report

Men’s Sheds Central Coast Inc.

2012 Presidents Report

The past year has been one of great activity and interest due to the many diverse initiatives that Men’s Sheds Central Coast has become involved with.  This is due in part to two main factors.

Firstly because as this is the end of 3 full years of operation, our position within the greater Men’s Shed movement is well established and thus more is expected of us. Secondly as a result of a survey of members at last years Christmas function we were asked by our member sheds to support them in additional ways.

The role of a Men’s Shed in the healthy lifestyle of mature aged men is becoming more understood.  There is still more to be done in this area, however due to the work being done by MSCC, a Sheds purpose, structure, expectations, policies and procedures are better understood.  In many instances a Shed in the neighbourhood is no longer a novelty but an accepted and important part of a healthy community.

 

The December survey responses were strongly in favour of a visiting speaker program with selected speakers promoting a general men’s health perspective and as well as topics on men’s general interests.  John Walker has taken on the role as coordinator of the Tool Box Speaker Program with much enthuasim and now every Shed has access to speakers on a range of topics and many have availed themselves of the work John has done.  This program is continuing to expand and I believe is a major highlight of the work done this year by our organisation.

Given that our movement is still in it’s youth, but not the people involved, promotion is an important part of our work.  The Mobile Men’s Shed is in constant demand and since last years AGM and has been taken to 21 community functions where children with help from adults have made 950 tissue box covers.

 

Other initiatives, to assist Sheds with their promotional and governance activities, include the supply to each Shed of a promotional banner, a gazebo with a banner attached and individual Shed brochures.  Men’s Shed brochures listing details of the locations of Central Coast Sheds are also now available in the Tourist Information Centres on the Coast. A workshop for Shed Treasurers was successful as were the 2 First Aid courses where 30 members gained their First Aid Certificates.

As part of the funding agreement with the Department of Human Services in support of integrating socially isolated men and men with disabilities into Sheds, grants were made available to assist Sheds in making their premises accessible to those with mobility issues.

Sheds identified the need to inform support agencies about the role a Shed has in integrating men with special needs. A seminar was arranged for managers of support agencies to gain an understanding of the role a Shed has in the community and a second seminar for agency staff was also organised to assist those wanting to work alongside their clients in a Shed.  A third similar seminar is planned for later this month.  35 managers and senior staff attended the first seminar and 27 support staff from 15 different agencies attended the second.

The Family and Community Violence Project funded by the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Office of Woman’s Policy and managed by Darren Maxwell is now into it’s second year. This is progressing and definite outcomes for this initiative can be expected late 2012 early 2013.

Funding from Uniting Care Ageing to assist in the development of Sheds on the Central Coast ended in June and we are indebted for the foresight of the Uniting Church for their support.

The changing work requirements and community responsibilities of many of the current executive committee mean they will no longer be nominating for a further term. For any organisation to continue there is need for a strong leadership group and MSCC has reached a point where this fact has become evident.  It is hoped that suitable members from the Shed movement on the Central Coast will nominate for the vacant positions so that this organisation can continue to speak for Men’s Sheds on the Central Coast.

 

In closing I would like to thank the members of the executive, Colleen Copper, John Roberts and Darren Maxwell for their insight, advice and efforts to further the work of Sheds on the Coast.  While we have not always agreed on every matter the strong discussions that have been part of our executive meetings have been because of our resolve to see this organisation and its member Sheds continue to have a positive role in our communities.

 

It has been a pleasure working with Kim Hopkins our Executive Officer and until one works closely with a person it is not always possible to see the amount of work they do. With the Men’s Shed movement finding itself linked with Primary Health Care initiatives Kim has often found himself involved in activities that while not directly linked to a Sheds core activities are vital to the education of important contacts within our community.  It is because of Kims’ outreach that all Sheds on the Coast have benefited.

 

I also wish to thank the representatives of our member Sheds for their regular attendance at meetings and the positive influences they have had during discussions.  Without this interest from Sheds MSCC would not have the impact in our community that it does.

Sheds should not be seen as a clubs for men with like-minded skills and attitudes, and some men may come with issues it must be remembered that while a Shed may not need them they need a Shed.

 

 

 

John Sharples

President

Men’s Sheds Central Coast

3 October 2012

 

Toolbox Talks - Featured Speakers October

A reminder that the Men's Sheds Central Coast Inc. Annual General Meeting is on next week 3 October 2012  at the Tuggerah Lakes Community Centre 1 Bay Village Road Bateau Bay.

 All notices and forms are available at the mscci.org home page.

For the direct link …. http://www.mscci.org/agm2012.html

 

 

Wyong Mens Shed nears completion.

Wyong Mens Shed nears completion.

Workers today were finishing off cladding, doors and windows.

Men's Shed Breakfast

Don't forget

 

Men's Shed Fundraiser Breakfast

for

Wyong Men's Shed

Thursday 20 September

 

 

Places still available!!

 

For more info

 

Click here

Michael Costello - Workcover

Michael Costello from Workcover presented an excellent introduction to the Worplace, Health and Safety issues that are part of the operation of every Men's Shed.  With the beautiful surrounds of Alison Homestead in the background, Michael brought clarity and relevance to these complex issues.

This Toolbox Talk on safety was organised by John Walker as a result of disucssions with Roman Paull about issues that were of special interest to the volunteer workers and superevisors at the the Men's Shed and Historic Site.

Michael's talk covered such issues as Personal Protective Equipment, Member Induction, Machine Safety, MSDS Datasheets and Materials Handling. His experience brings the importance of these issues bear on daily activities in the sheds and how they can best be implemented to keep members safe while working in sheds.

Michael distributed the "Safety Checklist, Checking out your Workplace", the most relevant publication for Men's Sheds that was developed by Workcover for Small Business.

The barbeque was, of course up, to the usual standard at Alison Homestead and enjoyed by all.

Marine Morning Tea

Mens Shed's Central Coast Inc will host a Morning Tea for shedders at the Marine Discovery Centre on Thursday 11 October 2012.

This will give an opportunity for Men's Sheds engaged in the Shark Project Competition to see the centre and better assess the positions througout the gardens for the installation of their projects.

Sheds will be competing for prize money on the best installation and to auction the works at an event in December.

for further information please contact

Kim Hopkins

0413 244 484

admin@mscci.org