Eagles Plumbing is a huge and dedicated supporter of Men's Sheds on the Central Coast. 

Each year they hold a fund raising golf day for tradies and friends, the proceeds of which are distributed to various Sheds on the coast.

This year it was held locally at Tuggerah Lakes Golf Club.  

Their donation to Bateau Bay exceeded  last years donation of $1100 by $25.

We are very grateful for support like this as it enables us to continue helping the community, as well as various Charities in need of a helping hand from like minded volunteers. 

We thank the staff of the  Long Jetty Branch and all who participated on the day from all the Eagles Branches.

Well Done Guys and Thank You

 Our President receiving a cheque for $1125 

 

 

 

 

 

form Long Jetty Branch manager Clinton

After much discussion and deliberations during the year it was decided by the members to once again hold our annual Xmas luncheon @ the Diggers Long Jetty. It is a bit disappointing the All You Can Eat venue has ceased as it was a huge hit with the members and required way less effort to organise. 
This year was a catered affair, and because the Shed was paying for it again, members were asked pay up front if they were attending. The full ammount would be refunded after confirmation they attended. 

We were upgraded to the function room (after someone cancelled their event) which was a huge bonus for us. 
The final attendance was 64 members including some partners.
Although everyone enjoyed themselves there were a large number who when asked thought the meal was not up to scratch and very small.
 After the negative feedback I don't think we will be holding Xmas there next year 

As usual Tubby was right into the Xmas spirit

 

 Our small contribution to the 

Bush fire Victims in Rappsville & Drake

The latest request from our Zone 8 Coordinator Ray Crawley  was calling on all sheds on the Central Coast to donate what they could afford  to buy much needed equipment for fencing being done by Blaze Aid. They had many volunteers but did not have enough equipment for them to be as useful as they could be.  
Our shed took this on board and after discussion with members decided to donate $500 which was used to buy some good quality equipment. Ray delivered all the donations to the 2 Blaze Aid camps at Casino and Drake. 
He also mentioned that the affected families had nothing left and was concerned the children of these families would not receive anything for Xmas and could the Sheds help. All the Sheds agreed to make toys, refurbish bikes etc that Ray would take up (via volunteers trailers), before Xmas and be given to the kids on the 25th.
All our members dropped everything they were doing, postponed all current projects and hopped to it. Some member's wives did the sewing for the small cradle mattresses and pillows we needed.

From your President a huge thanks to all of you for showing compassion toward your fellow Aussies who are in desperate need of help.

Here is our small contribution  

Neil Elliot   Cradle maker extraordinaire

Start of the cars, buses and semi trailers

Some of the cradles ready for assembly

These guys look happy with what they have done

Some of the assorted toys from our stock

All done ready to go

We once again participated in the annual Samaritans Xmas Box Appeal. Admin discussed with the  Samaritans and the members what they would like us to do this year. Because of the volume of Community work being undertaken at the time it was decided to forward $500 to assist with the transportation of the containers to the various countries. This contribution was extremely welcomed by Samaritans Administration.


Our AGM was held on Tuesday 6th August and was attended by more than 45 members.
It was good to see we needed to have a vote for most positions including the General Committee.
Thank you to all those members who nominated and were successful..  To those unsuccessful nominees please don't be disheartened as we need to continue with a succession plan for the future and you may be elected in the future.

Results of 2019-20 Annual General Meeting  

  Candidates returned 6/08/2019 as follows

Administration

      President        Fred Murray

  Vice President         Graham Craike

              Secretary         Richard Howison

       Treasurer          Fred Murray

     Public Officer          John Woodward

Committee

 Clive Tubnor

John Mills

Ron Belshaw

John Innis

Welfare Officer      Avery Pearce