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Notice Board 5

Community projects 3

Future meetings 4

June meeting 6

Generate more funds for Mt Gravatt Men’s Shed

Raine & Horne Upper Mt Gravatt/Mansfield recently donated $10,000 to

boost the funds for the new building.

Raine & Horne Upper Mt Gravatt will donate $1,000 for every property that is sold by them, and referred by a member of the Mt Gravatt Men’s

Shed. If you know of anyone who is thinking of selling their property,

please contact Bill Hooper on 0403 967 866 or 3349 8844. For new

property managements referred by the Club, Raine & Horne Upper Mt Gravatt will donate $250 to the Club

funds.

‘The Mt Gravatt Men’s Shed’ must be referred to at

time of appraisal/listing of the property. 14 Aminya Street MANSFIELD Q4122

Can we build it? YES WE CAN!

Bob the Builder

M E ET IN G

Mon 2nd July, 2012

11:00 for 11:30

HEADS UP!

Don’t forget your

glasses — see pg4

Bring a guest!

Last chance to sign

up for Christmas in

July

Fees are due

Be ready for survey

re new interest

groups

IT I S ST IL L A G E NE RO US O FF ER !

P O B O X 2 3 9 , M A N S F I E L D , Q 4 1 2 2

SHED TALK 20th June, 2012 Volume 3 Number 6 Page 1

Note the roof trusses in the foreground!

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Articles for the

newsletter

Send articles,

jokes, comment,

snippets, recipes,

tips, hints,

suggestions,

bouquets,

brickbats to

editor at

wsi_02@optusnet.co

m.au OR

Bill Simpson, 106

Delavan St WISHART

Q4122 OR 3349-9428

Your Management Committee

P R ES ID EN T’ S CO RN ER

President- Brian Wheeler Vice President-Keith Samuels

Secretary- Ken Mihill Treasurer– Barry Williams

Committee: Arthur Muhl Bill Simpson John Wicks Bob Pope

Elwyn Jackson Lance Roberts Tom Begg

The Management Committee meets monthly in the office of Councilor Krista Adams

Contact: 0435 699 693 Email: president@mtgravattmensshed.org.au

S H E D T A L K Page 2

Vol 3 No6

Hi Shedders.

As you will see through the photos, the building is progressing well. The roof

trusses were craned into position on Monday 18th June and they have been tied

down to the top plate and braced. The block layer has continued the end gables

to full height. We are now ready for the Colorbond roofing. The plan is that the

building will progress to lockup stage by 20th July. For this to happen, we have a

number of small teams working to prepare internal wall frames, insert alumin-

ium windows, set the glass blocks and fit the doors and make the external se-

curity screens.

Our workshops close in the current venue on Wednesday 18th July. This will be

the end of another era but, at the same time, present an exciting challenge as we move to our permanent

home. We are required to vacate the temporary workshop in the Hamlyn-Harris building in preparation for the

show.

The plan is that, if our building is complete to lock-up by the due date, we will have a number of working bees

on Thursday and Friday 19th and 20th July to move the equipment into our building. In the event that our build-

ing is not complete in time, we will require a number of teams to move it out any way. In reality, we probably will

not resume our workshops immediately as it will take some weeks to set up our new home.

This is indeed a very busy time for the building committee. However, it must be said that the position we are in

is one that many shedders would be waiting for with bated breath. Happy Shedding Brian Wheeler

Inside the new Shed

Brian Wheeler accepts grant of $3950 from Mt

Gravatt Sports and Community Club to be used to

equip the new Shed with a large dust extractor.

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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.

C O M M U N I T Y P R O J E C T S

Volume 3 Number 6 Page 3

WELFARE

Arthur Muhl detailed the construction of the raised gardens at the Girl Guides

Hut, the raised garden and seating constructed at the Blue Care Respite cen-

tre which was organised and funded by the Greater Mount Gravatt /Mans-

field Lions Club.

Arthur spoke of our continuing involvement with the Lions in the gate-keeping

role at the Mt Gravatt Show on 28th and 29th June. Last year our involve-

ment resulted in a $1100 donation. We will be looking for volunteers again

at the July Meeting. Your help would be much appreciated.

As well, in past years, we have helped ground staff with the setting up and

dismantling of the Show on the Friday before and the Monday after. Arthur

will be asking for volunteers for this project as well. The work is not ardu-

ous, generally takes up about half a day and is largely good fun.

Arthur Muhl —Co-ordinator

Elwyn Jackson

Welfare Co-coordinator

07 31626587 or 0416 021 229

The construction of our Men’s Shed facility is well underway with the roof

trusses being put in place ready for the roof.

Our Building Committee has worked tirelessly to get to this stage. There

has been times of frustration disappointment and I am sure sometimes an-

ger in trying to cut through the red tape and now excitement to see it all

take place.

Please contact your Welfare Committee if you have a need or a request. Let

us know if you know of a member that is sick at home or in hospital or if

you have a special need.

We would like to contact, visit or assist where possible or practical. We are

also able to arrange transport for you to Men’s Shed Meetings or functions

if needed.

Gerard Bowes

of the Greater

Mt Gravatt

/Mansfield Li-

ons presents a

n‘Appreciation

Certificate” to

Arthur after our

help at The Blue

Care Respite

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Food for thought!

Page 4

Vol 3 No 6

July Meeting

11:00am for 11:30 at the Community

Hall, Mt Gravatt Showgrounds on

Monday 2nd July

At this meeting

Please pay dues for 2012-2013

Last chance to participate in Christmas

in July on 23rd July 12 noon at COTAH ,

level 2, Block C , Earnest St , Southbank.

Cost: $40 which MUST BE PAID on or

before meeting on 2nd July

Donations of spare glasses and hearing

aids are still being received

A survey will be conducted during the

meeting to ascertain members’ wishes

for extra interest groups. See sample

next page. Be prepared to participate in

this important activity.

At this meeting YOU have the opportu-

nity to be one of the guest speakers.

Please be ready to talk about your inter-

ests, hobbies or life experiences.

A Prayer to Avoid Stress Lord

Give me the courage to change the things I can,

Give me the patience to accept the things I cannot

And, give me wisdom to know the difference!

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Aussie Version of the Prayer to Avoid Stress

Lord

Give me the beer to make bearable what I cannot

change

Give me the mates to support me in the things I can

And give me the wisdom to never get my knickers in a

knot when the going gets tough

Because it solves nothing and makes you walk funny!

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Did you relate to the Mother’s sayings in the last

Newsletter? Here are two more that I remember

“ If it hurts , it must be good for you!”

And , from my aunts when the adult conversation had

just got me interested,

“Little pigs have big ears!”

Do you know any more? What about mothers from

other countries? Did they have versions of the same

sayings or sayings unique to their culture?

C’mon! Tell us! It isn’t likely that you will get into

trouble now!

We are not alone! Tuesday group at work!

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NOTICE BOARD

Page 5

Vol 3 No 6

WORTH KNOWING—-SIGNS OF STROKE !

S *Ask the individual to SMILE. T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE

SENTENCE eg “ It is sunny out today R *Ask him / her to RAISE BOTH ARMS. If he / she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call an emergency number immediately and de-scribe the symptoms to the dispatcher. New Sign of a Stroke -------- STICK OUT YOUR TONGUE. If the tongue is 'crooked'- if it goes to one side or the other-that is also an indication of a stroke .

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Shed T-shirts and caps are still available. You can or-

der at the July Meeting.

Member ship fees are due in July.

Rising costs have forced the Management Committee

to set an Annual Membership fee for 2012-2013 of

$25.

The Management Committee is acutely aware of the

need to keep membership fees affordable.

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REMINDER:

HERE IS A SAMPLE OF THE TYPES OF QUESTIONS THAT WILL FORM PART OF THE SURVEY TO BE CON-

DUCTED DURING THE NEXT MEETING ON Jul 2nd.

Do NOT fill in your answers here but PLEASE THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU WILL SAY. We want YOUR

opinion to help us cater for what YOU want.

Soon we will have a new building in which you can design and make magnificent artifacts – or to just relax in

what we are calling the “Recreation Room” to have a chat and a cuppa or to learn something new such as us-

ing computers or digital cameras or other things.

You will be asked to give activities a rating of 1 (not for me! ) to 5 ( bring it on! I can’t wait! )

1.Learning to use computers

2.Learning to use digital cameras

3.Watching a particular program on TV

4.Playing cards -_________________________5.Playing Board Games____________________

6.Conducting tutorials or coaching in certain subjects such as business practice, finance, retirement, etc. -------

-------------------------- (Jot down an area or areas of interest)……………………………………………..

7.Sharing of life experiences by members or invited guest speakers

8.Other Activity……What have we missed out? E.g. Cooking and Gardening

9.Other Activity…………What else have we missed out?

10. Are there any activities that you would like to lead (take responsibility for) ? This is your chance to make a

contribution!

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Vol 3 No 6

With nearly 100 members and guests in attendance

the meeting opened with the National Anthem. Elwyn

paid tribute to recently deceased member Alex Tucker

and his passing was marked by a minute’s silence.

Brian Wheeler reminded us of Queensland Week and

the Queens Diamond Jubilee and then detailed the pro-

gress of the Shed especially the savings obtained by

Bob Pope. With regard to finances he emphasised the

need for sponsorships, donations and legacies to meet

costs of running and developing the Shed.

Keith Samuels gave further details of the Shed’s pro-

gress and thanked Norm Fussell for the use of his stor-

age space.

Brian Wandel reminded members of the importance of

completing Medical Forms. .

Ray Ward spoke of the progress being made with the

luthery group.

John Wicks and Bill Simpson spoke of the survey to be completed at the July Meeting on possible activities

to be introduced once the Shed is completed.

Tom Begg and his trusty team of caterers surprised everybody with bacon and egg burgers for lunch.

The post-lunch talk was about diabetes and was delivered , backed up with slides, by volunteer Brad Ward

from the Queensland Group of Diabetes Australia. After an introduction by Len Fortescue, Brad dealt prin-

cipally with Type 2 Diabetes. He detailed the prevalence of the disease, complications associated with it,

risk factors, assessing potential risk and then finished with prevention and management tips.

June Meeting Report

Brian Ward being thanked

by Lance Roberts

Well attended June Meeting

Check out the Australian Men’s Shed website!

Google AMSA

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MAKING CHESS PIECES

This is a craft which was probably handed down by all

his grandfathers over the last couple of thousand

years. Not a bandaid in sight!

Look at the size of the chisel - no little tiny ones for the

delicate bits, and he appears to still have all his fingers

and toes!

Talk about amazing hand/foot co-ordination, etc. Just

imagine this man on a real lathe!

WELL WORTH WATCHING!

http://www.wimp.com/chesspieces/

SNIPPETS