SHOALHAVEN HEADS MEN'S SHED INC.
MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING HELD AT THE SHED
ON MONDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2009
President Graham opened the meeting at 12.30 p.m.
Present: As per the Attendance Book - 15 members, including Neville McGuire for his first meeting.
Apologies: H. Meehan, J. Davis, B. King, B. London, P. Bounds, C. Williams, T. Aspin, R. Myers and B. Patten.
Minutes: It was moved by R. Steingrube, seconded A. Foster, that the minutes of the previous meeting, as circulated, be confirmed CARRIED
Matters arising from the Minutes: Nil.
Correspondence In:
1. Red Cross - 'Adopt a Branch Programme' seeking assistance to provide a lunch for 16 children from Beckham School in the Riverina 24th March 2010.
2. Jenny Macklin MP - Successful application for small equipment grant (Air Conditioner $3825; Fire Extinguisher/Blanket $174.)
3. Jenny Macklin MP - Successful application for small equipment grant on behalf of Curtis Park Arboretum Group.
Correspondence Out:
1. Mrs. N. Alfonso - letter of thanks.
2. Mr. B. Burrows - Letter of thanks.
3. Ms. R. Burton, Bunnings - Application for dates.
Moved by C. Tipping, seconded K. Merrifield that the lunch for the Beckham school children on 24th March 2010 be approved and that the Catering Committee provide substantial fare for our guests at no cost to the Red Cross; also that all inwards correspondence be received and outwards be endorsed. CARRIED
REPORTS Treasurer Ken provided the meeting with the Petty Cash Account but apologised that the General Account has yet to be finalised as he has just returned from leave. He will take over the books today from Richard Steingrube.
Shed Manager. No report from Claude.
Project Manager reports that the following jobs have been completed by various members to the satisfaction of the people concerned and their donations recorded.
Job No. 179 C. Williams Donation $50
Job No. 180 Moore " $10
Job No. 201 Weekes " $30
Job No. 202 Mangold " $50
Job No. 203 Elliott " $5
Manager Ray has stressed the importance of the following procedures. When receiving a request for work to be done PLEASE record name, phone number, job number, work required - all in the Work Book. If you receive any donation, place in envelope with Job No. on outside and amount of donation. DO NOT leave on desk - personally hand to either Ray Plumb or Alan Webb who will then correctly record in the Work Book in order that it can be acknowledged in the minutes. Sounds too hard? - Just imagine what we have to do to identify an envelope with money in it.
Equipment Officer reports that member Ben Patten donated a router and Triton work centre. Also donated were various workshop items by member Nev. McGuire.
Fund Raising. Report received on Bunnings 30th November barbecue. Very poor crew attendance, very good result. Much discussion took place on the merits of Bunnings barbecues and the constant problems of crews. A verbal request has been received from the Secretary of Red Cross to man their food outlet on 12th December and also to take over in 2010. It was moved by B. Molyneux, seconded P. Shalala, that in future the request for crews at all barbecues be circulated for names and that the Catering Committee sort out times of attendance. CARRIED
K. Merrifield, seconded B. Molyneux, moved the acceptance of the reports and to include the Red Cross Markets on 12th December in our calendar as a show of hands confirmed that transport and crews would be readily available on that day. Secretary to contact Lee Duhigg ASAP. CARRIED
GENERAL BUSINESS
" Trailer. It was decided that Ray Plumb would be officer in charge of refurbishment of trailer assisted by N. Alfonso and A. Webb. Secretary has been to RTA for paper work and has sent Bill of Sale for endorsement to B. Burrows, the donor.
" January Meeting. There will be NO MEETING in January, Exec to handle any day to day activities and desicions. The Shed will still be open on the regular days.
There being no further business, President Graham closed the meeting at 1.40 p.m. wishing all members a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
The next meeting will be held on Monday 1st February 2010 - barbecue at 11.30 a.m.; meeting at 12.30 p.m.
