The Central Coast Shed Cluster Inc Committee meeting includes a Shed Roundup where where sheds get to brag, beg, ask and exchange information and news about their sheds. Here are some of the comments from todays meeting at the Kincumber Men's Shed.......
Committee met today with 10 strongly interested members keen to progress the development the Wyong Shed. The Committee is seeking quotations from builders and shed suppliers to ensure Development Application is placed with council as soon as possible to ensure receipt of grant funds. Committee is developing a logo and has a new shed email address ..
Shed now has 24 financial members and will hold its AGM at the end of this month. Following their successful exhibit at the Mens Shed Expo at Maitland Town hall, the shed received 5 additional memberships.
A new spray booth has been erected in front of the shed. This was necessary to ensure spray and fumes are kept out the shed. The shed has 30 members regularly attending the shed on most days.
Had a very successful outing at the Link Day supported by Interelate Family Services. The shed is planning an Official Opening. The members have mainly been making toys for the local fete this weekend where they plan to use the Mobile Men’s Shed to promote the shed. The shed has a growing and enthusiastic membership. The shed now has carpet in the meeting and TV room, an added comfort ready for the coming winter months .
Construction on the awning on the eastern end of the shed was to commence today, however rain has caused some delays. The extension awning has been funded by a Community Partnership Grant. Bateau Bay Men’s Shed Inc will hold a Special General Meeting in the shed on the 24th May to amend the constitution. A social bar-b-que was held last Thursday which saw the final consumption of remaining supplies from the Seniors Week open days.
The committee has applied or additional CDSE funding. The sheds has done some pre-DA work for the slab for the shed. This is being supported by funding from the Community Builders Development Grant. The shed is holding a Barefoot Bowls day at Swansea Workers Club. Gary Edwards the new Member of Parliament is supportive of the Men’s Shed. Tomorrow, members are painting the ceiling of the restored Tourist Information Centre building for the 4th time. Shedders are working with the Blacksmiths Primary School on a cubby house. Members are also working on a diorama for the local High School. A 16ft catamaran is still available for any shed or community group that is interested, trailer is required to move it.
Attendance is running at about 30-33 men each day the shed is open. Members are working on a luggage trolley for Camp Kariong. The construction of possum boxes continues to fulfil the order of 200 for the RTA. Another interesting project at the Gosford Shed is backing plates for leadlighting, always a new idea.
The Dads Day Out Planning group currently meet every fortnight to ensure all is ready for the event on 19 June 2011.
