Author: James Lawler

Out with the old & in with the new

We have finally started to move our equipment from the old dog box at building 72 to our new sheds opposite the football field and so far most things have progressed smoothly. But give it time I am sure something will go wrong there are too many hurdles to go over yet, as we still wait for the builder to erect building 3 and try and work out our parking and internal fit-out, it never seems to end with everyone trying to get their 2 bob’s worth of us. And all this for our community, you would think that everyone would get behind us, but no, what a disappointment. But as we do we will keep charging ahead and move on past the negative thinkers, our members are better than them.

Categories: News & Events

New Shirt Sponsor & Transport Supplier

The Team @ Gladrock Transport supporting The Rockhampton Men’s Shed Inc. Gladrock Transport have donated our shits and a utility to us to advertise their support for our shed Totally Work Ware Gladstone have also come on board as a shirt sponsor.

Jason Busk ( Director), Paul Webster (General Manager), Jimmie Burgess ( Operations Gladstone )

Steve Spencer ( Logistics & Compliance Manager) Jason Rowe ( Operations Rockhampton)

Categories: News & Events

Draft Sign for the Front of the Building & Draft Sign for the doors of the utility

In case you don’t know we have been donated a 1 Tonne Utility Truck by Gladrock Transport.

Could I have some feedback on both these signs as they have taken some time to design I have shown both the Utility signs to Jason from Gladrock and he has told me he has a preference for the dark wood sign but he has said he thinks the design should be left up to us?

Jim

Categories: News & Events

Meeting with the Governor

It was our great honor recently to spend a small amount of time with the newly appointed Governor Janet Young. What a wonderful Lady she is. I found her so interesting to talk to I forgot to take any pictures except for one I snapped quickly before she was whisked away to meet others in attendance. I was astounded when Janet made a beeline for Marion & Myself as soon as she completed her speech. Janet was not concerned when she found out that Marion was our Secretary-Treasurer and spent some 15 minutes talking to us about our Men’s Shed and congratulated Marion in particular for raising the funds to build our 3 sheds at CQ University. She also gave me a pat on the back for putting such a professional committee together from a vast group of members. I have been fortunate with my background in Management helping me find the right person to fit the right position. As we progress these people will come to the fore in the coming months & years. However back to the Governor and her thoughts about our shed. I managed to thank her on behalf of our shed for the excellent work she has done managing the Covid 19 crisis in Queensland and I am sure she will do an equally good a job as our Governor. I found her very down-to-earth and a person who is willing to listen to the ordinary folk in the street. I certainly hope we will get to see more of her in Rockhampton during her time as Governor. The Premier has made a very good choice in appointing her to this position.

Jim Lawler

Chairman Rocky Men’s Shed Inc.

Categories: Memorable Events

Christmas Party @ Rocky Sports Club

The Rocky Men’s Shed will hold its annual Christmas Party at The Rocky Sports Club on Wednesday the 8th December from 10.30 am till 1.30 pm all members should get their tickets by Wednesday the 1st December please call 0497221121 to confirm that you are able to attend for catering.

Cartoon xmas tree speaking with megaphone isolated

All the usual Secret Santas, as well as Lucky door and Raffles and Auctions, will be held with Hampers available for all.

Categories: Auctions & Raffles Christmas