Why join QMSA? – The value is enormous!!
Shed Toolbox
The Qeensland Men’s Shed Association (QMSA) has devised a series of policies, procedures, and templates for Shed business that have been developed in a comprehensive document entitled the QMSA Toolbox. Toolbox is an extensive resource for the management and sustainable running of Sheds across Queensland and will assist Sheds to be compliant with relevant legislation and governance frameworks. This document is available to Member Sheds of QMSA as a benefit of membership.
DGR
Since 1 October 2020, Deductible Gift Recipient status has been available to complying sheds. Why would a shed want DGR – there are many compelling reasons and potential advantages for sheds receiving DGR. We can guide sheds through the process.
Health and Mental Wellbeing
Health and wellbeing are paramount on most shed agendas and we have recently had specialists in this field deliver absolute scientific evidence of the benefits of men’s sheds in the areas of loneliness, cognitive functioning, positivity etc. As the Queensland Men’s Shed Association further develops these health professional partnerships and distributes findings we see this evidence as very valuable support with grant applications especially those applications under DGR to private foundations.
Trading
QMSA Financial members can advertise items they wish to buy/swap/sell/donate/wanted-FREE on our website. Please visit our Trading section for more details.
Other Benefits
Areas of practical advice, assistance, and support include:
• The establishment of new sheds
• Advice on community consultation and community support
• Advice on legal structures available for the shed group
• How to establish process and procedure manuals *
• How to prepare budgets and strategic plans*
• Understanding the roles and responsibilities of being a committee member*
• Identifying potential fundraising opportunities
• Identifying grant opportunities
• Understanding and identifying Insurance options
• Understanding reporting requirements
• How to network with and obtain support from local government, local MPs, and community groups
• Assistance with dignitaries for shed openings
• Meeting Procedures*
• Understanding the requirements of an Annual General Meeting and the election and motion process*
• Understanding Associations Incorporation Act model rules
• Conflict and Dispute resolution*
• Assistance with the preparation of funding and grant applications
*These topics and more are dealt with in detail in a professionally produced Toolbox which is available to all financial members of the QMSA via this website.
You can download and fill out the Membership Application Form in Acrobat Reader and save it (and print) or you can print the form and complete it by hand or typewriter.