Treasurers Forum

Thu 21st March 2013

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Woodbury Park Community Centre ,

1 Woolmers Cr,

Mardi  2259

 

Community Compass Inc offers this free-of-charge forum for Treasurers and Financial Administrators of nonprofit organisations to support them in their capacity.

 

The Treasurers and Financial Administrators Forum is a place for participants to find answers to those critical questions regarding nonprofit financial reporting and accountability.

 

This forum will bring together Treasurers and Finance Administrators with leaders in the field to guide your organisation to a brighter financial future. Register your attendance or discover more today through the link on this page...here.

 

Shedders have indicated an interest in current practice for their treasurers and bookkeepers. This is a supportive and informative forum.

hot baths for strong muscles

Researchers say hot baths and warm blankets may help prevent muscle wastage as we age.

Victoria University exercise physiology expert Dr Aaron Petersen said heat blanket therapy had already been shown to increase muscle gains in men undergoing strength training.

“Typically, heat therapy involves heating the muscles for up to 60 minutes before, during or after each workout and should be done two to three times per week,” Dr Petersen said. “It is believed to work by stimulating the production of naturally occurring protective enzymes in the muscle called heat shock proteins.”

Dr Petersen is now investigating the effectiveness of heat treatment combined with resistance exercise for enhancing muscle mass or halting muscle wasting in the elderly. He said age-related muscle wasting (sarcopenia) affected nearly one in four adults over 65 years and is the largest determinant of falls and immobility in the elderly.

“Therapies to arrest or reverse sarcopenia are vital to improve the health, independence, quality of life and longevity of the elderly,” he said.

Dr Petersen and his team are now seeking participants for a research project. The study will involve a single weight lifting workout with a hot bath before and after. Blood samples and muscle biopsy samples will also be taken before and after the workout. Participants must be 65 to 80 years old and capable of doing moderate weight lifting exercises with their legs.

To participate contact Dr Petersen on (03) 9919 9452 or Aaron.Petersen@vu.edu.au

Available for interview:
Dr Aaron Petersen, researcher
Institute for Sport, Exercise and Active Living, Victoria University
(03) 9919 9452; Aaron.Petersen@vu.edu.au

Engaging Men

The  Engaging Men workshops and seminars are a great success at the Crown Plaza, Newcastle.

 

With over 140 health care professionals, allied health workers, counsellors, social workers, mental health workers, nurses, academics, health promotion, public health practitioners, youth workers, community health workers, family support workers and relationship worker all sharing new ideas and encouraging growth in the sector.

Engaging Men  presented innovative training sessions focused on new thinking around how services can engage more effectively with males to improve their lives and support their involvement in community. The seminars combined skills and knowledge building with excellent networking opportunities through an exciting social program

Shed Roundup March 2013

Copacabana	All items in the Old Fire Station to be removed by 13 March.  Council have at this time not given permission for Copa to start a Shed on Council land.
Mano	Another new site has been identified.
Kincumber	Business as usual. 6th birthday party went well.
Gosford	Ray Franks – health improving. 40 year old Girl Guide signs replaced March 18 Seniors Week Open Day – Councillors attending Shed relocation issues
Wyong	Shed is built but funds required for retaining walls and access ramps
Umina	Business as usual. Averaging 20 men each opening day.
The Entrance	Book case for Community Central to hold DVD’s as well as large and small books. Repairs to CWA garden signs
Bateau Bay	Seniors Week planning under way Fairhaven Fete preparation going well Average 22 men a day

MSCCI Committee Meeting - March 2013

 

MSCCI Committee Meeting - March 2013

 

3pm to 5pm
Wednesday

6 March 2012
 

1 Bay Village Rd

Bateau Bay NSW 2261

In the meeting room of the Bateau Bay Men's Shed. 

NOT the Tuggerah Lakes Community Centre.

Presentation by Adele Johns, the Executive Officer of Community Compass will  answer our difficult questions and tell us of the expertise and resources that they offer Men’s Sheds. 

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An invitation is extended to the treasurers of sheds to hear the message from Adele and raise any questions about their bookkeeping, financies or governance at the Men's Shed 

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