Farmers/Community Market - Market at the lake raised $308.00. Thanks to Alan A, Alan D and Paul T.
Community market at the shed raised $279.00. A good result for a slow day. Thanks to Ron L, Len C, Denis C, Doug S and Tony H.
The last Bridge Mall market raised $698.00 plus $300.00 for marshalls. Thanks to Alan A, John and Eileen E, Alan D and marshalls David P, Doug S, Mario F, and Paul T; a top result.
Also this month Ray D did 2 bbq’s at Total Tools in Latrobe St. Thanks to helpers Marj. D, John E and Ron L. for two big days.
IGA Supermarket & Haintz Pharmacy - These two businesses support BECS by a token scheme at IGA and a rebate on prescriptions at Haintz. Members and their families are encouraged to support these businesses and in effect contributing to our fundraising. If you shop at one of the other IGA stores then collect the tokens and we can take them to the collection tins. Likewise consider signing up at Haintz as we are all in the high prescription user group. Latest cumulative total from IGA as at April is $2417.93.
New Members - We keep harping on about welcoming new members. By doing this there is every opportunity for them to be long term contributing members. . If you are out and about then don’t miss the opportunity to ask what men are up to. Question. How do you become an old member of BECS? Answer. Start by being a new member and hanging around. I bet you thought by starting as old!
Becs Clothing - For all your polos, shirts, jumpers, vests, hats and beanies then see Denis C.
In the News this Month
Photo 1. Graham and Marg S out on the town.
Photo 2. Member Frank Whitfield at work on a Rotary working Bee building a playground in Wendouree.
Photo 3. Alan B sampling some one elses cooking.
Photo 4. Last month we advised Lynton to get front and centre to increase his media profile. Check last months mag. Looks about right Lynton. Other than being on the front page, I think you nailed it.
Grass cutting and Grounds - Thanks to Ray and I suspect Marj. D for again keeping the place in some order.
Two Shed Openings - On Saturday the 16 May The Sebastopol Men’s Shed at 3 Yarrawee Street was opened by Catherine King MP. Check out a familiar looking heater in the photo. This shed is behind Eclipse Motors and is located in an old wood work shop.
The Buninyong Men’s Shed at Forest Street was opened last Saturday 13 June by Geoff Howard MP. This shed is a new shed on an historical location, The old railway platform. Many of us who went on Ron’s Shed tour visited earlier in the year. Photo shows a very nicely made wooden rocking horse. Frank Dixon is attending this shed now as it is just around the corner.
Changing Gears Exhibition in Melbourne
Photo 1. “Efijy” holden. An Fj as it might be to-day. This car went to America and won many shows. Car is worth $1.2 mill.
Photo 2. The worlds first Coupe Ute. Built in 1932 by Ford in Geelong. Designed by Llew Bandt after a women asked for a vehicle to go to Church on Sunday and to take the pigs to market on Monday.
Photo 3. Men in black beside a Maybach racing car raced by Stan Jones, Alan Jones father .
Photo 4. A 2015 Buick concept car built by Holden and shown at New York Motor Show.
Photo 5. All in front of an XA GT. Except for Mrs Fergy.
Photo 6. Holden Hurricane concept car. 308 powered. Fibreglass body.
Photo 7. Holdens most stupid decsion. Concept GTR –X Torana. Canned by the bean counters but still looks very pretty to-day. Only 2 survive. One is in private hands. I remember seeing this car at The Powerhouse Museum, painted Silver.
“MAN UP” for Men’s Health Week. At the Library.
Guest speaker Ex police detective Paul Walsh had an engaging story to tell on his battle with mental health issues. Compare Rod Quantock brought the jokes, and entertainer Chooka Parker tinkled the ivories. A good night and supper followed.
Workshop.
Photo 1. Keith making a wooden truck to help a grieving family. A touching story. Ask Keith .
Photo 2. Richard and Lynton have been making a wooden instrument case.
Photo 3. Ron painting the sword stand made by Neale for the rec room.
Photo 4. Alan D finishing off the mantelpiece.
Photo 5. Bernie R painting the chimney in Rec room.
Photo 6. Yes more junk to the tip, this time from the rec room and Nissan hut.
Photo 7. Somebody was asking about a Bean truck. This one seen at Lake Goldsmith.
For Sale - Avan. 3 berth folding van. In very good condition. Contact Ken Pryor 53301945
Additional Information - The Grant from Ballarat South Rotary Club for kitchen upgrade of $6500.00 has been received. Thanks to Brian B for organizing a smooth transfer. Thanks to Andrew C for cleaning up in kitchen area in preparation.
Thanks Bernie R and Paul T for painting, wrought iron work – Neale McS, stand - David P,
clean up - Moyle B, Paul T, Len C, Chairs -John McG, Scrap metal run- Ray D and John E.
We have applied for a grant from SUEZ Corporation to fix the front fence.
We have applied for a grant from Springfest for tools and equipment. We have an obligation to help in a Children’s activity, as we have in the past couple of years.
Thanks for everyone who took the time to fill out the survey.
Sick List - Graeme M is still at Hepburn. If you are out that way then please pop in for a visit.
Calendar of Events
Wedesday 17 June. Spanner in the Works
VMSAMeeting Friday 3 July 9.30 Waverly RSL
McCains Taste Testing. 16 July to 13 August. Please check lists in Rec Room as details are different from last year.
BECS AGM Saturday July 18
17 June Spanner in the works. Part of Men’s Health Week. Grab a brochure.
