POBOX 239,MANSFIELD, Q4122
SHED TALK
22nd February, 2013
NEXT
MEETING
Vol. 4 Number 2 Page 1
Brains and Brawn!
 Mon , 4th March
2013
 10:30 for 11:00
 HEADS UP!
Please note the early
start time.
INSIDE
Management
2
Notice Board
5
Community projects 3
Future meetings
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4
Rod Larkin, Robert Bushell and Alan Wallace paint the ceiling while the 2013
Committee meets for the first time in the Shed. L to R: John Wicks, Keith Samuels, Ken Mihill, Ian Young, Brian Wheeler, Elwyn Jackson , Brian Wandel, Lance
Roberts, Graeme Smith .
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Your Management Committee
President- Brian Wheeler
Vice President-Keith Samuels
Secretary– Brian Wandel Asst. Sec. Ken Mihill
Treasurer– Barry Williams
Committee: John Wicks
Elwyn Jackson
Bob Pope
Lance Roberts
Ian Young
Graeme Smith
The Management Committee meets monthly.
Contact: 0435 699 693 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mtgravattmensshed.org.au/
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
Hi Shedders,
Grant —-GREAT NEWS!!!
We have been fortunate to receive a significant grant of funding at
a time when it will be extremely beneficial. With the receipt of the
Gambling Community Benefit Fund Grant of $31 774.00, we are
now able to complete the exterior of the building. We are laying the
concrete paths for disabled access and building the verandah roof.
Building
The work on our building continues at a frenetic pace but all is
good and we are running to time. Provided the weather is kind to
us, the veranda and pathways should be completed in the next two
weeks. The northern external wall will be painted; the internal
painting in the Recreation Room is looking great. Our painters led
by Bob Nunn are doing a professional job.
Record attendance
We broke a new record in attendance at our first social meeting for the year with 134 people attentively listening to Doctor Brian Kable on the issue of Men’s Health. Our Social meetings are proving to be our lighthouse. Thank you to the members who consistently give of their time to organise, cook, setup and dismantle
the displays and restore the room to normal at the end of the day.
Assistance in cleaning up after the storm
Our fantastic men have done it again. We reacted to a request from Brisbane City Council for community
organisations to assist in cleaning up debris after the heavy winds. A small number of our men cleaned up
fallen branches in private yards of the homes of older/ disabled people across Morningside, Carina and Carindale. Thanks yet again for a great response.
Volunteer assistance in running the Shed
It is planned that the office of the shed will be opened four or five days a week after the official opening in
April. There will be some set tasks to be completed each day. Such tasks could be: Monitor the men as they
sign on for each session, collect session fees, issue and collect name tags to and from members, answer
phone etc. If you are interested in volunteering some of your time and for further information, please contact
me by phone or email.
We will also require a “Storeman” to issue tools and materials for each practical session. The duties for this
person will include monitoring the issue and return of tools, portable powered machinery etc. from the store.
Again, if you are interested in this role please contact me now. There will be training sessions for each role in
due course.
We have good reason to be proud of our purpose built facility. We now have a responsibility to manage it so
that we all can enjoy it for many years to come.
Happy Shedding,
Brian Wheeler
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President
Phone :0435 699 693Email:
[email protected]
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COMMUNIT Y PROJECTS
After the Storm!
A Community Services Officer from BCC sought the provision of urgent assistance to four residents of Carindale and Carina who were unable to clear storm debris from their own yards to the footpath for Council collection.
Three intrepid Shedders—Brian Wheeler, Arthur Muhl and Graeme Smith set out to assess the extent of the
work on Feb 5th. AS luck would have it, they happened to take a chain-saw, loppers, rakes and the like with
them.
Some two and a half hours later, the trio returned to the Shed and declared that the work had been done to
the satisfaction of of the occupants and that all was well. NOW THAT CERTAINLY MADE A DIFFERENCE!
Arthur Muhl
Following a picture in last
months Newsletter, here is
a similar model lovingly
created by Ken Fennel .
Also on display was this magnificent painting by Dave Mayocchi,
donated as a prize for our monster raffle. It depicts a scene in
the Flinders Ranges, South Australia .
Our Vision
To provide a facility
where men of all ages
can feel comfortable and
gather together to spend
time socially, as well as
in a practical manner, by
participating in
constructive endeavors
that develop self esteem .
WELFARE
I have been making phone contact with men shed members over the
past weeks inquiring of their wellbeing. Most of these contacts had not attended
a men's meeting or workshop for six to eight months. Their initial response was "
are you checking up on me" or something to that effect.
Hey guys! Your Welfare Committee is not a policeman checking up on you and
monitoring your movements because you have not attended monthly meetings or workshops for a period of time. Our major concern is that you are OK.
Remember! Please have someone let me know if you are sick at home or in
hospital or if someone else needs a phone contact, visitation or needs assistance.
Your Welfare committee have a number of men shed members that live close to
your area are keen to make contact with you visit you or assist you in whatever
need you have where it is possible or practical.
There will be times when you are away on an extended holiday, family reasons
and the like. In some of these cases I may ask someone on our Welfare team to contact
you.
Elwyn Jackson
Welfare Cocoordinator
07 31626587 or
I can assure you our only concern for you is your wellbeing and not to check on you. You are all valued members in our
men shed whether you attend meetings/ workshop each week, each month or every six months.
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Lexiphiles (i.e., "lovers of words" you know .
. . . like . . . you can tune a piano, but you
can't tuna fish . . . or, I wondered why the
baseball was getting bigger . .. . .. then it hit
me . . . .etc.).
Well, here we go!....
To write with a broken pencil is . . . pointless.
When fish are in schools they sometimes . . .
take debate.
A thief who stole a calendar . . . got twelve
months.
When the smog lifts in Los Angeles . . .
U.C.L.A.
The professor discovered that her theory of
earthquakes . . . was on shaky ground.
The batteries were given out . . . free of
charge.
A dentist and a manicurist married . . . They
fought tooth and nail.
A will is a . . . dead giveaway.
If you don't pay your exorcist . . . you can get
repossessed.
Show me a piano falling down a mine shaft
and I'll show you . . . A-flat miner.
Local Area Network in Australia : . . . The
LAN down under.
A boiled egg is . . . hard to beat.
Did you hear about the fellow whose whole
left side was cut off? . . .. He's all right now.
If you take a laptop computer for a run you
could . . .. jog your memory.
In a democracy it's your vote that counts; in
feudalism, . . . it's your Count that votes.
When a clock is hungry . . .. it goes back four
seconds
The guy who fell onto an upholstery machine . . . was fully recovered.
(and my favourite!)
Acupuncture: . . . a jab well done.
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You will remember that some of our
members attended the Canberra Big
Blokes BBQ last October.
An amusing small episode occurred when we first
arrived to set up. There was no hard base parking
near the tents which had already been assembled
for us to claim one to set up our display, so naturally we parked on the immaculate lawn! Oh! Dear
me, an ever watchful charming Police Officer, riding
fast on a fancy Police bicycle arrived to move us
on...well, we ladies got to him while the men frantically emptied the back of the vehicle. We three
wives took photos of him first with one then two of
us, praised his bike and did everything we could to
delay his order to move on. Nice as he was, we all
won, as the large loaded car was emptied in record
time and driven off the manicured lawn, and he
cycled on with a happy smile. (an excerpt from an
article written by Jenni McKnight)
Below:Alicia, partner of Jim Anderson, with the
bicycle cop.
Heads Up!
It has been decided that tickets will be sold for the
afternoon tea at the Opening Ceremony. Tickets will
be $5 each.
The reason for selling the tickets is to defray costs
as well as know quantities to supply. We are expecting over 350 people!
Afternoon tea will not be served without a ticket.
These tickets will go on sale at the February Social
meeting as well as in March.
The number of tickets available after the March
meeting will be limited. Tickets may be available on
the day.
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NOTICE BOARD
March Meeting
The March Social Meeting of the Shed will be held
on Monday, 4th March at 10:30 for 11:00 am in the
Community Hall of the Mt Gravatt Show Grounds.
Items for the Agenda must be sent to chairman
Lance Roberts on 0401 297 890 or
[email protected] by the preceding Friday.
Easter is around the corner and that means the Brisbane to Gladstone yacht race. One of our own will
speak about the race giving insights into an iconic
event.
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MEMBERSHIP is currently 184 members.
ARE YOU AN EARLY RISER?
ABC Radio throughout Queensland has begun broadcasting Shed Happens every Saturday morning at
5:30am.
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Now, here is a good idea!
From time to time, we have all had the need for the
services of a Commissioner of Declarations/Justice
of the Peace to witness the signing of documents or
to certify copies of various documents. Often, we
have trouble finding this person. Help is at hand!
Your Committee has recognised this problem and is
aware that a number of our members do have these
qualifications and may be able to assist you.
New members who had applications approved at the
February Committee Meeting were Laurie O’Brien,
If you have these qualifications and would like to be
included on this register, please contact me. It is enRod Murray, Ole Jensen, Tom Knobel.
visaged that the register will be held at the Shed for
members’ enquiries.
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Graeme E Smith JP (Qual)3343-1697
It is hoped that area surrounding the Shed will be
[email protected]
landscaped for the opening ceremony next April. If
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you would like to be involved with the planning, have
opinions to offer or would just like to be a labourer in ANY OLD IRON????
the vineyard, contact Steven Schodel at 3372 7929. WANTED OLD MOWERS GOING OR NOT,
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WE HAVE launched our MONSTER
RAFFLE!
A Multi-draw Raffle with the funds going
towards finishing
Our very special MOUNT GRAVATT
MEN’S SHED.
Family, friends, workmates, whoever…
Everyone can afford $2.00 !!
Tickets available at the next social meeting in February or
PHONE : Kevin Schneidewin
0419 780 965
A GRAND PRIZE for the Shedder who
sells the most tickets!!
On the right: The Wednesday woodworking group
is back in business and obviously working hard!
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4 STROKE OR 2 STROKE FOR CLASSES IN MT
GRAVATT MENS SHED.
CAN PICK UP. CONTACT RON FRAZER ON
33496145 OR 0407023348
or email [email protected] or SHED MEMBERS.
(Perhaps you may see one looking for a home on the side
of the road in a Council cleanup! Editor)
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RED BOOK!!!
If you want to read the ‘Redbook’ referred to by Dr Brian Kable go to http://www.racgp.org.au/download/
Documents/Guidelines/Redbook8/redbook8.pdf. .
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Up and running in 2013!
The meeting opened with the National Anthem and the
Shed Song. MC Lance Roberts welcomed everyone and
explained safety and emergency procedures.
Apologies: Ian Fox, Bob Nunn, Dick Parry, Ted Seymour
and Allan Waller.
President Brian Wheeler:
Brian welcomed the new members and also the
new members of the Management committee.
He said that there are now subcommittees functioning
and that this year is a year of consolidation especially
once the new shed is functioning. The workshop will reopen on Tuesday 5 February in the Hamlyn-Harris pavilion. This will involve cleaning up and moving some
equipment and stores to the new shed. There will computers and internet access in the recreation room.
There are now 6 woodwork lathes. Some members
have joined in learning the guitar and a small choir has
been formed and they will sing at the opening ceremony.
Brian announced that the Shed has received a
‘Gambling’ grant of just under $32 000. This will allow
landscaping and awnings to be completed.
He praised Paul Land who spent many long hours
leading in the finishing touches of the interior of the
shed plus many helpers including new member Geoff
Halter who fitted the plumbing.
Brian stated that the Show Ground Trust are now
charging the Shed rent for the use of the hall for monthly meeting. In previous years it has been at no cost,
therefore he alluded that the management committee
will consider an increase of entry fees for the Social
meeting.
Community Projects Graeme Smith.
Graeme mentioned that it is important that the Shed
know who has a current Blue Card as there is the possibility that there could be projects where children are
located. He circulated a list for members to enter their
information.
Temporary Shed: Alan Richardson and Dave Bowes
Alan is training members and making woodwork articles
on the Tuesdays. Members of Dave’s group are constructing set projects on the Wednesdays.
Opening Ceremony: Bart McKnight
Bart promoted the Monster raffle tickets and asked
members to purchase tickets and to volunteer to sell
tickets. There will be a prize for the member who sells
the most tickets.
Tickets are being sold at Mountain View shopping Centre on 9 February, 9 and 23 March. Volunteers are required for this. He is approaching Garden City to see if a
table can be set up there.
With the expectation of hundreds attending the Opening
Ceremony, to cover costs including afternoon tea, tick6
ets at $5 are on sale. There will be a number of displays
and Bart asked if anyone is interested in displaying older cars and motorbikes
Public Relations: John Wicks
John explained that he has been door knocking businesses to gain Sponsorships and also prizes for the
Monster Raffle. He also displayed the new website. He
advised that Brian Wandel and he are the web administrators and that if anyone needed assistance with it to
contact them.
Programme; Lance Roberts
Lance outlined the programme of guest speakers for
2013.
The speaker for March is Graeme Smith ( a member)
Diary date for 15 May: Tour of Paper Mill and Port of
Brisbane. Cost $20pp
Shirts: Ron Bowden.
Ron encouraged members to order Shed shirts $35 and
buy caps $12.
Questions:
EFTPOS machine: a show of hands indicated an interest
in using it. Refer to management committee.
List of prizes: A list will be shown to members and tickets drawn on the day for each of the tickets
A mower has been donated but needs repairs. A mower
will be required around the shed.
Guest speaker after lunch at 1pm was Dr. Brian Kable
Topic: Men’s
health
He spoke
about all
aspects of
men’s
health; lifestyle, wellbeing, different cancers,
cholesterol,
diabetes,
drinking,
smoking, mental health (suicide) and this is common
within one year of spouse’s death.
He stated that men generally attend to their own health
issues much less than women do. He said that it is important for groups like the Men’s Shed as this increases
the awareness of issues.
An interesting comment he made was that men are
basically programmed to be less healthy than women
because of their different chromosomes. In addition
men generally do not complain, they take more risks
and show their ‘masculinity’.
Finally he said that men must see their GP’s and have
regular check-ups.