Esquimalt Men’s Shed Meeting Notes June 25th, 2026 Greetings gentlemen. Thank you for coming out. Thanks to Gregg E for note-taking prowess. Present were: -John McWilliams was absent so not available to take notes. -Mark Nicoll picked up a ‘Thank You’ card to send to Doug. It was passed around for all to sign. -A…

Esquimalt Men’s Shed Meeting Notes June 18th, 2026 Gentlemen thank you for coming out Present were: First off we discussed Doug’s resignation.  How to acknowledge Doug’s contribution, and how to welcome him back to the shed were the principal themes. In particular, Mark N, Graham H and Levi C each offered kind, sensitive suggestions. Thanks…

Esquimalt Men’s Shed Meeting Notes June 11th 2026 Greeting gentlemen; Present were: First off Rob H reported on our time at VicWestFest Saturday June 6th. Despite mixed weather, turnout was strong.  All up we took in about $168 in revenue.  Roger’s material cost was estimated at $20. At Rob’s suggestion, John H moved to reimburse…

Esquimalt men’s Shed Meeting Notes May 28th 2026 Good morning gentlemen Thanks for coming out. Present were: Business; Pete K and Layton E have parts prepared for the cornhole boards. The build session is scheduled for next Thursday June 4th at Pat’s shop. The last of the robin nest platforms will also be built  then.…

Meeting Notes May 21/26 Esquimalt Men’s Shed Thank you to all who attended. Present were: Welcome to Levi, Scott and Nick; each attending the shed for the first time. In shed business: Rob H reported on preparations for our appearance at VicWestFest, June 6th.  The info package from the fest organizer has yet to arrive.…

Esquimalt Men’s Shed Meeting Notes May 7 th , 2026 Present were: Thanks to John, Mark N and Rob for bringing treats today. The first part of the meeting focussed on Doug McLeod’s resignation from the Esquimalt Men’s Shed. Doug shared a letter of resignation today with all members of the Shed, stating his reasons…

Esquimalt Men’s Shed Meeting Notes April 30th 2026 Present were: Thanks for coming out gentlemen. Welcome to Jan Woo. Jan retired to Victoria over a decade ago, after working his way west from Montreal as a carpenter. Jan built houses, from full-custom homes to ‘Vancouver specials’. I look forward to learning what I can from…

April 23 2026 Meeting Notes Present were: Welcome Ian Horridge. Ian hails from Vic West. Now retired, Ian worked as a goldsmith. Doug passed on that Simon Swanek has been accepted to a graduate studies program back east (apologies Simon, I didn’t note the school). Simon plans to continue attending the shed prior to moving.…

Meeting notes April 16/26 Thanks for coming out gentlemen. Present were: Doug M will check with Doug Bowen at Esquimalt Senior Society for specifications on the cornhole lawn game proposal. Mark Nicoll is at work on arranging a meeting with Stephanie McLean, our MP. Volunteers for a draft roster of attendees from our shed were…

Meeting notes, April 9/26 Present were: Gentlemen; Thanks for coming out. Welcome to Ian Stapley. Ian hails most recently from Sooke. Now retired, Ian worked as a plumber. Graham reported on his visit to the boiler discussed in recent weeks. Photos circulated showed extensive asbestos lagging on the piping. A quotation for removal and remediation…