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

 

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