SHOALHAVEN HEADS MEN'S SHED INC.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD AT THE SHED
ON MONDAY 2nd AUGUST 2010
President Bill opened the meeting with a welcome at 12.30 p.m.
Present: As per Attendance Book - 14 members.
Apologies: Rob Stewart and Richard Steingrube.
Minutes: It was moved by A. Foster, seconded K. Merrifield, that the minutes of the July Meeting as circulated be confirmed. CARRIED
Matters Arising from the Minutes: Nil. Correspondence In:
1. Dept. Fair Trading - advising changes to associations legislation;
2. NSW Government - 2010 Community Building Partnership grants;
3. Shoalhaven Heads Branch Australian Red Cross - Twilight Market 9th January 2011
4. Gareth Ward - Celia Park Disabled Facility (enclosing letter from Brad Davis, S.C.C. Facilities and Asset Manager).
5. Emails from Kate Dunstan, Project Officer, Community Building Partnership Program.
6. Australian Electoral Commission, Gilmore Division - Conditions of approval for barbecue on Election Day.
Correspondence Out:
1. Mrs. Lucas - Request for ramp attended to by B. Molyneux;
2. Email to Matt Brown's electoral office - confirming date for open day for Men's Shed extension.
3. Email to Gilmore Office, Australian Electoral Commission - requesting permission for barbecue outside Community Centre on Election Day - 21st August.
It was moved by G. Russell, seconded N. Alfonso, that the Correspondence In be received and Out be endorsed. CARRIED
Business Arising from the Correspondence:
No. 3 Red Cross. Ken Merrifield to check with Anne-Louise in relation to a $40 charge by her for advertising at the last Red Cross Market.
REPORTS President advised that the Clelland Lodge visit this month was very successful with five attending, carer Catherine and driver.
Treasurer Ken's report was circulated to the meeting and is attached to these Minutes in the Minute Book.
Shed Manager is very pleased with the current situation in the meeting room and kitchen.
Project Manager Ray reports that all projects in the book have been looked at and are in someone's hands.
Tool Maintenance Manager Graham is finding the workshop space is now adequate for the equipment and easy to keep clean.
Fund Raising Bowling Club Markets 31/7/10. As reported by both Allan Foster and Secretary Alan
another very good day was had, by all the hard working members and the rain held off for most of the time.
Numerous items in freezer will be available for sale at the Election Day barbecue on 21st August at the Community Centre. A list was sent around for members' names for this event.
Secretary remarked how easy it was to arrange an outside event now that we have the room to sort out needs in the new room. Secretary also advised that the Executive had met on 12th July to discuss the final touches to the new room. All problems have now been solved or are in hand. The letting arrangements to outside community groups were also explained in detail.
GENERAL BUSINESS Clelland Lodge Visitors. President Bill advised that we would be taking the next visit of Clelland Lodge to the Hotel for a fish and chip lunch. Names on the notice board, our price to be advised. Date 24/8/10.
Opening Day. Secretary Alan spoke on arrangements and guest list for the official opening of the new room - 11th September 2010. Cliff Pennells suggested that a representative be invited from Nowra, Berry and Kiama Sheds. Ken Merrifield suggested that Secretary ring Bomaderry Bowling Club Secretary Manager with an invitation to all Board members and himself.
Donation. Secretary advised that Terry Kershaw of East Coast Fire and Safety donated a powder fire extinguisher and fire blanket to our Shed. As we are now in possession of three extinguishers and two blankets, Alan suggested we raffle the donation on Opening Day. Alan will check with Terry to advise him of this and his comments.
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 2 p.m.
The next meeting will be held on Monday 6th September - barbecue at 11.30a.m. and meeting at 12.30p.m.
