CCCC Meet the Pollies

Candidates for the upcoming state election were all invited to speak for 8 minutes to address a variety of questions at the  CCCC Meet the Pollies event at Erina Youth Centre. The issues mainly focussed on issues in the community services sector covering issues like transport and homelessness.

Hon. David Harris MP takes the podium 
to addresses the questions.

The Men's Interagency sponsored the morning tea to keep the issue of the NSW State Health Plan foremost in the minds of candidates for the state elections.

The question time that followed saw some strong interest in youth and family issues and generated lively discussion of the issues raised from the community members in the audience.

Five candidates form a panel to answer

questions from the audience.

AMHF new website

The Australasian Men's Health Forum has a new website...

Check it out on by clicking here.

AMHF is an alliance of individual men and women, organisations and service providers actively engaged in or interested in addressing the physical, psychological, emotional, intellectual, educational, social, spiritual, developmental and relational needs of men and boys in Australia and any other issues that impact on them.

DA for The Entrance Men's Shed

The Entrance Men's Shed Committee have been working through the pre-Development Application process with Wyong Shire Council for an extension to the shed. 

Having met all the challenges that this presented, the DA has been lodged with Council today at 1.35pm today the 7th March 2011.

Well done and hoping for a smooth transit to approval !!

Constitution charges

The Central Coast Shed Cluster Inc have been informed that for an Incorporated association charges [currently $41 expected to increase 1 July] have been waved till 30 June 2011 for amending and registering changes.


This is important for all Men's Sheds operating as Incorporated Associations across the coast.


John Roberts, the Cluster Treasurer is currently upgrading the Constitution for the Cluster. It is important that individual Men's shed make an informed decision about amending their constitituion.


Any questions or clarification please feel free to contact the Kim Hopkins, Community Development Worker for initial support on this matter.
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During the Cluster Committee meeting the question was raised regarding the processs for changing of the Constitution.


The attached information if provided for those unfamiliar with the processs. This is the process that the Central Coast Shed Cluster Inc will adopt according to the Act:.

Special resolutions

When is a special resolution required?

A special resolution is required for:
·         changing the associations name
·         changing the associations objects
·         changing the associations constitution
·         applying for registration by an unincorporated group
·         amalgamating with another registered association
·         an existing corporation seeking to register as an association
·         an existing registered association applying to transfer incorporation
·         voluntarily winding up or cancelling the registered association and distributing property.

The associations constitution may indicate other situations that require a special resolution.

How is a special resolution passed?

A special resolution is passed either:
·         at a meeting of the association
·         in a postal ballot.

For the special resolution to be passed at a meeting
·         members must receive 21 days notice before the meeting date. The notice should include the terms of the resolution and a statement that it is to be passed as a special resolution
·         a quorum of members must be present at the meeting
·         votes must be in person or by proxy, if allowed by the constitution
·         support from at least three-quarters of the votes cast is required.

The results of the vote can be announced by the chairperson of the meeting or entered into the minute book of the association.

If a postal ballot has been used, members must be notified of the results as soon as possible. For information on how to conduct a special resolution through a postal ballot, visit the Postal ballot page.

If an association cannot conduct a special resolution either at a meeting or by postal ballot the Director-General may direct the manner in which the special resolution may be passed by the association.

A quorum is the minimum number of members that are required for the meeting to proceed

White Boards

The Central Coast Shed Cluster Inc took the the opportunity to purchase 6 white boards in a job lot. Any shed requiring a white a board can purchase at $25 each. All for wall mouting.

A great way to keep track of events, projects or just have a discussion.


Be quick only 4 left  !!

1 x 2400x1200   (sold)

2 x 1900x1200  ( 1 x sold)

1 x 1500x1200  (purchaser interested)

1 x 900x1200  

1 x Flip Chart

Pickup from Bateau Bay Mens Shed'only.

Cluster Gathering 23 March

Following from the success of the Cluster Gathering at Alison Homestead, The Central Coast Shed Cluster Inc are promoting the Seniors Week Bar-B-Que on Wednesday 23 March for shedders from across the Central Coast.


Come on over to the Bateau Bay Men's Shed meet with the Cluster Committee members, swap some stories or swap some tools.

Bar-B-Que commences at noon.

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Accommodation for Men