Our next Guest Speaker at the Shed will be Lina Webber, Community Liaison Officer from the AFP who will talk about Scams and Personal Safety. Should be a great presentation and of value to all members. See you on Tuesday 12th of September at the Shed.
https://www.afp.gov.au/
This week at Shed, we helped Reg Whalan celebrate his birthday with a lovely cake. Good on ya, Reg!
Frank and Reg
Shed Members were treated to a terrific talk by local ABC journalist and news presenter, Craig Allen today. Craig shared some of his experiences working in the media from the Thredbo landslide disaster 20 years ago to the changing face of media in today’s digital age. He also talked about his decision to go public about his battles with depression and anxiety and how that has affected his life and work
He gave a great talk and answered questions about the media industry with great honesty and candor. We also found out that he’s a woodworker of some accomplishment and brought in some of his work share with the Members.
Craig in full flight (L) and receiving the thanks of the members in the form of a presentation box!
Photos by Joe Mangion.
Our next Guest Speaker on Tuesday the 8th of August will be Craig Allen, ABC Journalist and News Presenter. Craig will talk to the Shed on his experiences in the media and will lead a lively discussion on what it’s like to report on the events in Australia and around the world. Should be a great talk!
For a little background on Craig, you can visit http://www.abc.net.au/profiles/content/s1889104.htm
Members and invited Guests celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Tuggeranong Men’s Shed today with a slap up meal at the Star Bistro in the Burns Club, Kambah. Joining us was our retiring Patron, Joy Birch MLA as well as other distinguished guests including Nicole Lawder MLA, Mark Parton MLA, Trish and Geoff Hoad from St Mary in the Valley Anglican Church, Col and Jan Petrie (first President of TMS), Michelle Robertson (Communities at Work), Craig Taylor (Tuggeranong Sea Scouts), Rick and Vicky Sheeren (Canberra City Lyons Club) and Scott Franklin (Bakers Delight, Lanyon).
The event was a great success with Members socialising in pleasant surroundings and reminiscing on the journey of the past decade.
Our President, Keith Gilby used the occasion to present the outgoing Patron of the Shed, Joy Birch MLA with a small gift as recognition of her years of service in the role. Joy spoke about how she had watched and encouraged the Shed’s growth over the years and was looking forward to seeing our progress in the future.
Four original members were presented with Foundation Member Certificates which confers life membership as a thanks for their loyalty and dedication to the Shed.
Pictured from left to right are John Aquis, Mike Brown and Tom Green. Not in attendance was Joe Mangion.
John mentioned that “it has been a marvelous day and we’ve achieved so much of what we wanted to accomplish”
Mike said that the event was “useful to recognize the 10th anniversary and I’m looking forward to the next one. We overcame many obstacles and frustrations and it seemed at times we wouldn’t make it but we did.”
Tom added that he felt it “very encouraging to see a group of men come together in fellowship to discuss every day matters, problems and health.”
Vice President Frank Vrins (with Joy Burch MLA) “What a great day!”