Tag Archives: 2019

VMS CAPITAL WORKS Survey

VMS SURVEY REPORT on CAPITAL WORKS AND APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS

January 2020: An email was sent recently asking shedders to respond to a number of questions related to the purchase of capital equipment. The purpose of the survey was to establish member support on what the committee felt was important to purchase in the future.

The committee now wish to share the outcomes of the survey. 30 members responded with sufficient data to make an informed decision. Here are the collective responses.

1. CNC – estimated cost $5000
More than half considered it was worthwhile purchasing a new CNC. The ratio was 60/40.

2. Thicknesser – estimated cost $5000
There was strong support for this item with almost 90% supporting this future purchase.

3. Drop Saw – estimated cost $1000
Again, there was strong support with 77% agreeing to the proposed purchase.

4. Air Compressor – estimated cost $2000
52% of respondents agreed to this purchase.

Since the survey a committee member has stepped forward and negotiated the supply [$0] of a good capacity compressor. It was delivered last Saturday and unloaded with the assistance of some Shedders. Thank you. Now we need to install the compressed air reticulation around the shed.

5. What else do you consider we should purchase?
About 10 members offered suggestions from a bench grinder, laser cutter, vacuum for sanders [external use] , belt sander, wood lathe, additional Makita drills. Thank you.

6. Do you wish to donate to our capital works fund? Leave your name and amount you wish to pledge.
Only 3 respondents offered a total of $570. Your committee extends a Special thank you to these people. We are setting up a separate account to be known as the Capital Equipment Fund.

What now?
Your committee will consider the results and use the data to underpin future grants.

Clearly, we will need to raise further funds. We look forward to members stepping forward and assisting with the various projects underway.

We thank you for your response. Even though the survey is closed, your feedback is always welcome.

Christmas Lunch 2019

Calling all shed members:
Get your taste buds ready for a festive culinary treat. Our chef and cook Francois and Richard have a great Christmas lunch lined up.

When: 12 noon, Saturday 14th December 2019
Where: Vincent Men’s Shed
Cost: 10 per person donation
Who: the event is open to all shed members and their partners and friends

Drinks are BYO

Please let us know if you are coming, so we can plan the numbers, via the survey link here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/28B6XDD

Christmas Lunch 2019

Free Little Library

The Vincent Men’s Shed have built and installed a outside their premises at 10 Farmer Street North Perth.

The library is for all members of the public from children to adults to encourage reading and put down digital devices for a short time.

Here we see Harvey and Archie looking for a suitable book to read before going to bed.

The aim of the library is for the public to find a book to read and if possible, replace the book taken with one they have already read.

VMS Update May 2019

MEETING WITH CITY OF VINCENT

The Chairman, Lynton Hebiton, and Treasurer Roy Haagman, recently met with the City of Vincent Mayor Emma Cole and the Director of Community Engagement, Mick Quirk, to discuss the Shed’s proposal to extend the Shed in the medium term.

Also discussed was a Short term additional storage option by means of installing two small sea – containers with a roof between them to create a covered area which could be used for an extra working space. These would be located along the fence line next to the Bowling Club.

The Director undertook to attempt to remove a current roadblock to our (temporary) proposal which required us to sign a lease agreement (currently under development by the City). Permission to install the containers would be subject to a successful application for planning permission.

Our medium and longer term aspirations would need to be part of an approved Master Plan for the Woodville Reserve. Preparation of the plan is due to start in August and the Men’s Shed will be invited to contribute. A VMS working party will need to consult with members to develop proposals to meet our requirements.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Bunnings, Morley branch, have kindly allowed the Shed to hold another BBQ on their site on Sunday 23rd June.

This important fundraiser for the Shed is an opportunity for you (the member) to assist with catering and raising the profile of the Vincent Men’s Shed to the public on the day.

An separate email will be sent out shortly asking members to contact Fergus Beer with an offer to help. Even an hour of your time would be of great help to the Shed. If you couldn’t help out last time NOW is your chance to step up.

SAFETY

All items of equipment in the Shed are considered to be dangerous if used incorrectly or without the correct training. If you are not familiar with how to use any item of equipment please contact the DAY MANAGER for advice on who to discuss with and how to operate the equipment.

The Day Manager will give advice on who to talk with about operating equipment and, unless approved by the Committee, those people are the only ones who can give instruction or advice on equipment use.

The Shed also has also purchased a number of USB sticks for all members to access with information and instructions to reinforce that your safety in the Shed is paramount and of importance to us all. Please contact the Day Manger to borrow a USB stick and then take the time to look at it.

Finally can I remind all members that they are responsible for cleaning up their work area upon completion of their work for the day.

Even if somebody else is using the equipment when you are about to leave clean up YOUR MESS around the area and put away the tools that you were using. Members have been observed leaving early without cleaning up and hoping that someone else will do it but unfortunately it comes back to the Day Manager to do!!!!

REMEMBER:
Cameras now operate in the Shed 24/7 – don’t risk being named and shamed!!

cheers
VMS Committee

Notice of Special General Meeting Saturday 30th March

Dear Members

You are advised that a special general meeting will be held at:
12 noon on Saturday 30th March 2019 at the Vincent Men’s Shed.

It is required that all associations amend their rules in accordance with the current Acts and Regulations by the end of this financial year. The VMS Committee has reviewed our Rules and amended them to comply with the Acts and Regulations and to reflect our actual arrangements in the Shed.

At the meeting two special resolutions will be proposed:

The first:

“That the Vincent Men’s Shed change its Rules of Association to those described in the document entitled “Vincent Men’s Shed Rules of Association 2019” (Form AD26 Rev 03)”

The second:

“That a new Class of member be established entitled “Social Member” and that a Social Member be afforded all benefits of membership of the Vincent Men’s Shed except the use of the workshop.”

A copy of the rules can be read by clicking on the button below. You can also find them on the Shed’s website by clicking this link

The only subject of the meeting will be the two resolutions, so the meeting will be short.

If you have any concerns about the new rules please communicate these by email so we can give them consideration prior to the meeting. vincentmensshed@mensshedswa.org.au

Please make the time to come to the meeting as we need members to vote in person in order to have the new rules accepted.

February 2019 shed events

We have a busy week at the shed, please see the following event reminders:

Thursday 14th February 2019 from 10:30am: Jeffery Williams will address our members on the topic of “Defibrillator for Dummies”. Jeffery is a Nurse Administrator & is also involved with the St John Ambulance Service. He will provide a mannequin & a unit. Jeffery is an entertaining character & considering the average age at the Shed it will be an excellent opportunity to familiarise members with our unit.

Thursday 14th February 2019 from 12:00 noon: Shed members sausage sizzle. $3.00 per serve, $1.00 per drinks.

Saturday 16th February 2019 10:00am to 12:00 noon: Monthy Photography Club: Free to all interested members, just turn up on the day. Bring your camera and a laptop to process images and learn a little or share your experiences and images.

Saturday 16th February 2019 2:00pm to 4:00pm: Shed Garage Sale set up only. The sale takes place on Sunday but we need some help with getting things organised the day before. Please bring any last minute donations of items for sale.

Sunday 17th February 2019 8:00am to 2:00 pm: Shed Garage Sale. We still need some volunteers to staff the stall and generally help out with our Garage Sale. Please give Peter a call on 0417 988 415 if you are able to volunteer your time.

VMS Photography Club

By way of introducing more varied activities at VMS we have started our new photography club. It’s a free activity and all shed members who have an interest are encouraged to bring along a camera (and a laptop if you have one to process digital images) and join in. The club will be meeting approximately every 4 weeks on Saturdays at 10am, with the next event scheduled for Saturday February 16th 2019.

This is a very informal group to share ideas and images and to pick up some tips from fellow members. Despite the fact there is no lesson format if you are new to and still learning photography this is an ideal way to learn the basics of photography and to pick up some new skills. If you are a more advanced photographer we welcome your input and hope you can pass on a few of the things you have learned along the way.

The club is lead by shed member Simon Robinson from Perth Light Photography Facebook.com/PerthLight

VMS Photography Club

Garage Sale at the Shed Sunday 17th February 2019

Calling all Members …

As part of our ongoing efforts to raise much needed funds to continue the work of Vincent Men’s Shed, we are planning to hold a Garage Sale at the Shed on Sunday 17th February.

You are able to help by donating your unwanted items for sale, with all monies raised going to the Shed.

The sort of items we are looking for are:

Games & toys
CDs & vinyl records
hand tools
vintage dishes
fishing & camping gear
artwork and jewelry
cameras
clocks
old wooden furniture
kitchen equipment
copper and brass items and collectibles
books such as cookbooks, craft books and Penguin editions (not old textbooks, Mills & Boon or magazines)

Garage Sale at the Shed

if in doubt, ask one of the event organisers, Bruce Carman and Peter Wasser, whether your item(s) might be suitable

Only items in good condition are required. Things that are broken, damaged or not in good working order simply don’t sell, and are not wanted.

Something like a nice old chest of drawers that needs some work would of course be an exception.

If you are able to donate some items, please reply to this email at vincentmensshed@mensshedswa.org.au or speak with Bruce or Peter or the Day Manager at the Shed.

Remember – your donations are essential to help make this event a success.

Cheers

VMS Committee