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It is with great regret we report the death of our long serving member Bill Rogers. Bill passed away suddenly on 27th September following a short illness. He was 80 years of age and had only just relinquished the post of Secretary and been awarded life membership of our Shed. Our condolences to his family and to Avril.

The Police had a great deal of difficulty tracking down Bill’s next of kin (nok) and the Committee have realised that it is a good idea that we record nok in our members datebase, particularly for those members who are single. If you are happy to have these details recorded please email Greg or John.

Don and I have rediscovered our webpage which is free and sponsored by WordPress. We are trying a new way of disseminating the newsletter via a link and it will take you to the page on the website. When you have finished reading the newsletter have a look around the website and we welcome your suggestions.

Following our Committee meeting on 1 October, Jan Weber has been appointed as Property Manager with an extensive job description. The key point is that we are all expected to help with keeping the place tidy, sweeping the floor and keeping the kitchen clean and tidy.

I am the Health and Safety rep and each Committee meeting I will file a report. Please report any accidents or mishaps to me and if you know of any members who are unwell I will contact them.

The new kitchen was discussed and there was a robust discussion about the future layout. Mike remains Project Manager so please refer any suggestions to him. In summary, the cupboards along the wall under the window will be removed and the existing stainless steel bench will move to the back wall of the new area. In the course of time the existing outside door will disappear and be replaced by ranch sliders to the patio area. Tim is applying for a grant to reclad the outside of the building which is showing some serious deterioration.

Please note these dates for the forthcoming Social Program

Please tell all your friends. The Presenter is a Picton resident Eli Kennedy who is an IT Engineer and will be giving real examples of current scams and Internet frauds. The Library hire fee is $75 so we are asking a gold coin donation and this is an opportunity for us to showcase the Picton Community Mens Shed and perhaps attract some new members.

On November 13th 1100 there will be a presentation at Marina Cove on estate planning, wills and enduring power of attorney. There will be another reminder for this in the November newsletter.