PRESENT: P.F, G.W, B.H, F.B, C.M, P.B, K.S, P.L, E.E, J.G.

APOLS: Biggles, The Falcon, The Comic.

RESULTS: The Comp. Sec apologised for his tooth omission, before continuing with the results. There were no 2’s posted. DoD was Brains with 26 pts. On 29 pts., the DDoD was the Cardinal. The runner up was Soapy with 34 pts. Joint winners this week with 35 pts. apiece were the Matador and the Rabi.

The Chair rather huffily announced that he had taken soundings from non executive members who felt the meetings were running on far too long. He further intimated that there was little if any respect shown towards the executive and that he was nearing the end of his tether and in danger of joining a rival group of golfers where he might feel more appreciated.

There was no response from the hardened veterans who have witnessed these rants on previous occasions, so the meeting moved rather awkwardly on.

TOASTS: To Little Burty Kwok who last week posted a net 64 and ran away with the Bob Amos Trophy.

To Chris Minto who in the same competition achieved a hole in one on the 14 th.

To Rory for winning the Open.

To James Garner and Bob Torrance RIP.

To the two Magpie fans who perished in the Malaysian aeroplane disaster.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED AS A TRUE RECORD.

There were no matters arising.

BUSINESS OF THE DAY: The clothing sub committee reported that they recommended that the polo shirts should be in AWD material. They further reported that there would be a choice of colours, namely, white, black or scarlet.

The Chair was probed by the Rabi as to the the cost of the shirts. The Chair will make enquiries and report back next week.

There was no progress on the bowling day due to the absence of the Comic.

The Cardinal has contacted Hunley Hall and proposed the overnighter for Sunday 17 August. The cost for two games of golf, dinner, bed and breakfast was a very reasonable £79. Please confirm your intentions ASAP but no later than Wednesday of this week. There would be a supplement for a single room. At present there are 15 rooms available.

AOB: The Cardinal has contacted Stocksfield and was informed that the MOHGS would be welcome to play any MONDAY after 11 am. The Cardinal proposed that we play next Monday. He will make the necessary arrangements and email with the details.

There was a feeling in the camp that today we should have had two three balls, followed by two two balls, so as not to hold up the group which was following.

It was proposed and carried that the Christmas Party be held on 15 Dec. It would be a three club competition with a trophy up for grabs.

There were many and varied suggestions for the après golf. Soapy proposed a better buffet in the bar area. Brains proposed a hot sit down meal. The Cardinal was keen on a curry in the town. St. Rappe proposed a buffet in the Vardon suite, which won the day by 4 votes to 3. The Chair was quick to say that if this proposal was adopted, he would be forced to bring his own M&S mass produced sandwiches.

On this rather sour note, the meeting was brought to a conclusion by an obviously very stressed Chairman.

Tee times for next week will be as per for those not visiting Stocksfield.

BURT E. KWOK ( Hon. Sec )