At the PPMSA AGM on 20/11/2018, a revised Statement of Purpose was approved.
This revision reiterates our focus on the provision of shed facilities to our members; recognises our acceptance of female members and strengthens our commitment to working closely within our community.
PPMSA – STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of the Association shall be:
To promote men’s physical and mental health by being mindful of individual member’s needs and concerns and providing a range of fellowship activities and health seminars.
To encourage and promote positive social interaction amongst members by means of cooperative and supportive workshop practices, meetings and other social activities.
To encourage members to share their skills, knowledge and experience and to work in a cooperative spirit.
To liaise with community groups with the aim of providing support to individual or joint projects which assist the delivery of enhanced services to the general community.
To provide an opportunity for members who are keen to be involved in hands on experience in workshop activities by providing assistance and guidance to all participant levels.
Encourage the involvement of women associate members at selected workshop sessions or associated Shed activities.
To facilitate the provision of well equipped, practical, safe and inclusive workshop and general activity spaces.
To operate as a not for profit Association.
To remain as a non-political and non-sectarian Association.
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