NSW Men's Shed Association Gathering at Myuna Bay

Over 100 members from around NSW at the 2010 NSW Men’s Shed Gathering at Myuna Bay

“Welcome to Country” was preformed by Fred from the

Turole Core mob

Matthew Morris MP for Charlestown then welcomed the shedders

from round NSW

Matthew Morris MP for Charlestown made an announcement

that the Windale Men’s Shed had been successful with their

application for funding to extend the Windale Shed.

Tony Gravas from the Bendigo Bank addressed the Gathering

as one of the major sponsors.

We got to hear from one of the foremost authorities on

Men’s health and sheds in Prof Barry Golding to reaffirm

that what we are involved in is extraordinarily worthwhile.

Click here to read Barry's Paper he presented at the Gathering

http://www.mensshed.org/page16994/Research.aspx

The topic of subject, even during the breaks, related to the

operation and methods shedders use to manage their sheds.

David Helmers David Helmers discuss the formulation of and

the intention of AMSA and hopefully cleared up any

misconceptions and created some better understanding.

Ian Palmer presented an informative discussion on health

and safety in sheds and that he is continually searching

for the better insurance cover for AMSA members.

The Gathering endorsed the 5 deligates brave enough to

nominate for the NSW committee.

These 5 are: 

Ted Donnelly

Roger Greenan

Bill Clifford

Len Keogh

Ray Cawthorne

The Gathering also supported the idea of shed clusters throughout NSW