Thank you to all of our members who volunteered, a great effort. Beautiful weather as the day progressed and didn’t keep the public away. Crowds were down on this special day of looking after mothers. We were a bit short on volunteers but special thanks to Paul Dobbs, Candice West and Roger Corfield who joined me for a double shift during the afternoon.
BBQ Volunteers
Dennis Conner, Gerry Gilliland, Greg Knox, Eddie Hunter, Paul Dobbs, Bert Bartlett, Gordon Waddingham, Margaret and Gav Davis, Alan Smith, Roger Corfield, Candice West, Rod Bew and Jeff Killeen.
Thank you to all of our members who volunteered, for their really great effort. The rain was only light showers as the day progressed and didn’t keep the public away. Special thanks to Dennis Connor, Candice West and Roger Corfield who joined me for a double shift during the afternoon. Those members involved were:
Onion preparers John Bayliss, Bert Bartlett and John Hanley.
BBQ Volunteers
Dennis Connor, Gerry Gilliland, Greg Knox, Paul Dobbs, Bert Bartlett, Peter Ostojic, Deb Ostojic, Ross Willcox, David Spring, Roger Corfield, Candice West, Noel Archdall, Jeff Killeen
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
Fortunately Syd Johnson has a bit more energy than most and is raising money for the cause of men’s health. The money goes to a good cause. Follow the link above to donate to this very important cause!!!
Recently the club received a grant from the Bendigo Bank to assist in covering costs for the club’s toy making efforts & its rent. In COVID times it is very much appreciated as the club is restricted in its fundraising efforts
Many of us have had prostate cancer or know of someone who has had it. It is not the death sentence it was once. This only the case because of money raised for research into ways of managing the cancer.
I would not be here today if it was not for this research; however I still cannot grow a moustache but I can support someone who can.
Syd is a club member who has also survived prostate cancer and he can grow a moustache. Please support him in his fund raising effort.
Colin Dobson
Together we’ve helped stop men dying too young, funding vital prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention projects. Every bit counts, which is why I’m back for another month of Movember. Will you help me out again?
Paul Nitas CEO Hillview Quarries visited the WOSP workshop and presented a defibrillator to President John Bayliss. The joint board of Hillview Quarries and the RE Ross Trust provided the grant for the defibrillator.
President John Bayliss said “That a recent health scare involving a member had put the club on notice that a defibrillator as well as members updating their first aid qualifications was urgently needed”. John also said “That their 85 members would feel a lot more at ease knowing that this life saving device would now be on hand should it be needed”.
In response a gift of a hand turned pen & desk set along with a certificate of appreciation was presented Paul thanking him on behalf of the members.
The woodworkers of the Southern Peninsula conduct a range of woodworking skills to both men & women of all ages at their workshop in Boneo Road. A special group the “Toy makers” spend 12 months crafting and painting toys that number between 800 and 1,000 each year. These toys are then distributed to agencies, Salvos, Westernport Giving Program, Southern Peninsula Food for All, and Good Shepherd Australia.
