We are seeking member's expression of interest in the concept of forming a "Mens Shed"

We are seeking member's expression of interest in the concept of forming a Shed in the model of the National "Mens Shed."

SAFSRA Committee plans to meet soon with the SAMFS management in regard to establishing a “Mens Shed” which will hopefully be centrally located and used as a place to help with members "well being,"

We also see it as as a site allowing us to gather all of that Fire Brigade memorabilia our members have and don't know what to do with to build a museum collection. We also aim that this would be the site for us to be able to carry out the important restoration work on the Shand Mason.

This shed will be inclusive for all Firefighters male or female. We are aiming to possibly come under the AMSA - "The Australian Men Shed Association" being a national body which can assist with guidance and funding.  

From AMSA web site  http://menshed.org under their Governance and Policy "AMSA recognises that not all sheds are exclusively for men and that some sheds choose to call themselves ‘Community Sheds’ as they may be open to female members. The decision to have female members is entirely a local one. For the purposes of this document, the term ‘Men’s Shed’ is used to cover all member Men’s Sheds."

Once we are in the development phase we will be seeking input on what to best name the "Shed". 

Firstly we need to know if there is interest amongst the members for the "Shed" as well as receiving any ideas about the shed. 

You can let us know by replying on our "vote form" on our web page at www.safsra.com.au
You need to Log In and go to Latest News - Bulletin Board to find the article on the Mens Shed and at the bottom the Vote Site - click on the YES or NO and press the send button. 

A voting post has also been created on our FaceBook page - so if you have voted there you do not need to vote on the Web Page, but if you haven't seen the Post, it's worth the read, as there are some great comments. 

If you have any ideas or comments you would like to make, please contact Johno Johnson at 0480177552 or email johnjenny@bigpond.com