shed roundup feb 2012

• kincumber

First management meeting on new Kincumber Men's Sheds Inc on 24th jan set out roles and duties. Toolbox chaired by bert ratified some changes- Floorwalker now Duty Officer 5th birthday coming up in February Improved quoting to cover costs  Want to install dust extraction ($120k).

comments

quotes and pricelists  beware

real estate agent sponorship

• peninsula

no news

• gosford

Bicycle refurbishments going well. Now stored at council awaiting council legal resolution on project. Some bikes distributed according to need, down to last 150.  Rejects are sent for scrap metal dealer who has donated a pipe bender to the Shed.

• the entrance

Formal opening for extension 24 Feb at 2-4pm. Extension is still awaiting final council inspection. Sunday just gone bunning bbq made $1200k on day. Acquittals on funding community builders $20k AAS acquited. Held first wednesday opening at shed. Roster in place. Four men attended. Bunnings - community liason Maree  - donating to alison homestead. Bunnings have pallets & minimally fibreboard available.

• san remo

Finished the Foster Kids Day Trial with Wesley Dalmar. Andrew Bootes and Kevin attended the last Saturday afternoon where presentation were made to kids and carers. The San Remo Shed was also awarded a certificate of appreciation.

• wyong

Development Application approved by Wyong Shire Council. seeking quotes for cut and fill, retaining and laying of slab.

• alison homestead

Briefing last weekend for volunteers by Chariman and Mayor. Building of new centre on the site. Temporary office at the Old Dairy. Grant funding for $11k for the new shed. Immediate need someshere for the shedders to have cuppa.

• swansea

Machinery Workshop Building - The Development Application (DA) submitted to council but opposed by Crown Lands

Meeting today between Council and Lands Department to disvcuss progress and further action. Swansea Mens Shed (SMS) have "stepped back" at this stage to allow council / Land Department agreement. Local State Member is aware of situation and has indicated funds may be available to construct building once this situation is resolved.

Bunnings BBQ helds 14 January 2012 successful with 20 members and some partners turning up furing the day. Shed has booked for tow more dates for later on in the year.

Boat Cruise on lake Macquarie booked for 14 Feb with approx 60 names @ $43 each includes morning tea and lunch. Open to all shedders and their guests.

Proposed Garage Sale booked on site for 25 Feb 2012.

Awarded Lake Macquarie City Council Community Group of the year 2011. Ten members attended the award ceremony.

New members turning up each week, membership is 70 plus with 35 attending each Tuesday and Thursday.

Currently working with Haemochromatosis Australia to organise a seminar to pulicise the condition in late August.

Comment: Two of the men in the group had this disease

in their family, highlighting the need for awareness.