Has been given a fundraising BBQ to raise more funds for our project to help build a complex on the land at
The CQ University.
Fundraising such as this is vital to
assist with raising funds to pay for not only the big ticket items but also the
smaller incidentals such as the plumbing and electrical work that is necessary
to complete the area that will eventually be The Rockhampton Men’s Shed Inc.
Community Precinct.
Murray Smith is arranging the roster
to man the day so please contact Murray by email on rockymensshed@gmail.com
or phone the shed on 0497221121 to leave him a message a message.
The Iwasaki Foundation Chair, Desley Rial this week received the honor of turning the first sod for the Rockhampton Men’s Shed Complex on CQ University’s Rockhampton North campus.
CQUniversity this week celebrated a sod-turning ceremony to start the construction of the Rockhampton Men’s Shed Complex on its Rockhampton North campus.
The bold $450 000 plan, comprising of three sheds, was announced back in
September 2017 to cater to the growing community needs well into the future.
The community initially sought business’ support, either monetary or
in-kind, and thanks to the significant contributions from The Iwasaki
Foundation and other organisations, including Hopkins’ Brothers and The Caves
Quarry, the construction process could begin.
Iwasaki Foundation Chair, Desley Rial, who was given the honour of
turning the first sod, said it provided approximately $130 000 in funding the
help the community group get started, and another $50 000 previously for wood
and metalworking equipment.
“The Rockhampton Men’s Shed Inc. is a gathering place for retirees who
want to continue to put their decades of skills to use by building much-needed
items for the local community – and forge new bonds of friendship,” Mrs Rial
said.
“The Shed is also a place to just relax have a cuppa and get that
feeling of usefulness and being part of something that gives what you want to
achieve.
“Its purpose aligns with the foundation’s vision, and for this reason,
we will continue to provide support wherever we can. The group has officially
recognised the foundation’s contributions by naming the first of three
sheds The Iwasaki Foundation Shed.”
The Rockhampton Men’s Shed Inc. has been located at CQUniversity since
2014 and has secured a further 25-year lease for the new parcel of land –
opposite the C&K Ngundanoo Imbabee Community Childcare Centre.
CQUniversity is proud to support a community group such as the
Rockhampton Men’s Shed and be a part of the value it’s adding to the whole
community.
At the weekly meeting of the Committee this morning (Monday 13th January) decisions were made with regards to the expenditure of funds for the upcoming build of the first shed. These decisions need to be passed to the members for approval before action can be taken.
If you are interested in having a say in this matter please come along and express your views.
Also there may be other information which becomes available between now and the meeting you may need to be made aware of.
The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 15th January 2020 at 9.00am
I must apologise for the short notice but some decisions need an urgent answer.
Photos on Friday 10th Jan 2020 on the last part of the preparation for the base of our foundations
The guys that are behind the construction of the site build with the supply Desley – Iwasaki Foundation The construction Tony – Hopkins Bros. Dave – The Caves Quarry and a very grateful chair of the Rocky Men’s Shed JimLes Brooks without his knowledge this project would have taken a lot longer
Join us on Saturday 22nd November for a BBQ at Bunnings Rockhampton to raise funds for our building project.
See Murray Smith at the shed if you can help with this BBQ or leave a message on the following to help on the day between the hours of 7am to 4pm email :-rockymensshed@gmail.com
The Rockhampton Men’s Shed Inc. is taking a break over the Christmas period, and will take a well earned rest and return on the 6th January. We wish all our friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Below is a picture of Gary from RRC with a gift for the guys in thanks for our help during the year.
The Xmas party held at the Park Avenue Hotel this year and those present have and been enthusiastic in their praise for the way our Ladies Auxiliary prepared the party saying it was the best one yet since we started doing them 10 years ago Well done Ladies – from the members and guests of the Rockhampton Men’s Shed Inc.
The Rockhampton Men’s Shed Inc. held its 9th Xmas Party at the Park Avenue Hotel on the 11th December 2019 with over 50 people in attendance. Invited Guests included Desley and Vicki from the Iwasaki Foundation, Kim Harrington and her Assistant Kaylee as well as Anthony from CQU DFM, Ian McMurtrie, The guys from Hutchinson Builders and the Guys and girls from CQ Home Assist.
Marion’s Life Membership to be dated 11th December 2019 and to be signed by President Jim Lawler & Vice President Les Brooks & presented to Marion by Patron Kim Harrington & A token of the admiration that the members of our shed presented to Marion for the work Marion does for them
