All posts by Alan Smith

Since I retired from the US Navy and then from my own businesses, I have enjoyed working with wood!
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SUPPORT SYD JOHNSON – MOVEMBER!

Support Syd's MOVEMBER Campaign!

Syd has been supporting men’s mental health for 19 yrs. and the past 7 have been all about Prostate Cancer. Syd is a prostate cancer survivor (7 yrs. in remission) as are a lot of the members of the shed.

This year Syd has again decided to support Mental health.  Syd has had 1 or 2 spectacular breakdowns and one or two moments of just being blue which is where it all starts. 

Movember is working to help men stay mentally healthy, but they can’t do it alone. Please donate to my #Movember efforts and support men’s health.  Contribute to Syd’s campaign for men’s mental health at https://movember.com/m/sydjohnson?mc=1 

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Toy Handover

TOY MAKERS HANDOVER

The handover of toys to the charity organizations will be done on the 30th of November this year.  Huge congratulations to all members of the WOSP Toy Makers group.  The toy makers get together every Wednesday to contribute their time and skill toward making an enormous number of toys to give away to needy children on the Mornington Peninsula.  

Come along on Wednesday and join the fun and support our Mornington Peninsula charities!

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Our Committee Member Changes

WOSP Committee Changes

Committee Membership changes were made at the AGM.  

Jeff Killen & Max Evans have resigned from the 2021/22 Committee with the greatful thanks of the Committee and the membership in general. 

The 2022/23 Committee is:

  • John Bayliss – President
  • Dennis Conner – Vice President
  • Treasurer – To be determined 
  • Colin Dobson – Secretary

The elected Committee officials for the 2022-23 period are:

  • Noel Archdall
  • Gaven Davis
  • Ron Higgins
  • Greg Knox
  • David Spring
  • Bob Wharton
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2022 AGM Minutes

2022 AGM Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of the Woodworkers of the Southern Peninsula was held at the club house on 10 August 2022.  Minutes of the meeting and the various reports have been provided to all members in an email. 

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ADVANCED MOBILE LOCATION

Advanced Mobile Location

On 25 August 2021, the Australian Government announced the completion of the rollout of Advanced Mobile Location (AML) technology for the Triple Zero Emergency Call Service. Click this link to read about how this service can help with safety support at the workshop!

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BUNNINGS BBQ

BUNNINGS BBQ

Bunnings have offered us another (additional) BBQ date:

Sunday 8th May 2022 (Mothers Day) 

Volunteers required – all shifts available!! 

Please put your name on the sheet on the notice board (in the Workshop) or call Jeff Killeen 0409 164 651

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MAKING A GUITAR

John Andrews is a guitar teacher and a new member. He has the plans to make the guitar and the necessary jigs that will be required. At this stage he is planning to start on the 3rd May, the afternoon sessions, and is happy to guide others through the process of making the guitar. Depending on a member’s abilities it is anticipated it will take 10 weeks to make the guitar. Once everyone has their guitar he is happy to provide a couple of free lessons. John says “it is easier to play than a ukulele”.

Would you like to attend these fun sessions?  Please let John know!! He can be contacted at 0418 366 840 or by email at johnxenophon@gmail.com 

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SHARPENING TOOLS

Sharpening the woodturning tools is a special skill that takes a lot of practice to master.  Several of our woodturning gouges have been seriously damaged by incorrect sharpening. The Session Leaders on the day will be happy to sharpen the tools for you when needed.  Please do not attempt to sharpen them on your own.  

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BUNNINGS BBQ

An additional BBQ has been allocated to WoSP for Easter Sunday (17 April) and your assistance would be appreciated. A Volunteer sheet is on the notice board at the club. Please enter your name in the time slot that suits you.    

  • For enquiries please call Jeff Killeen on 0409 164 651
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Greg Millar Retirement

Ill health has caused Greg Millar to resign from the committee after being a contributor for almost 10 years. You may recall in September 2021 the Woodpecker presented a profile on Greg. 

Many thanks Greg for your contribution. Sorry to see you go.

 

Noel Archdall & Colin Dobson wiil be sharing the interim role of secretary.