PRESENT: P.F, F.B, P.B, K.S, R.H, E.E, D.F, C.M,J.G.

APOLS: Rabi, Biggles, Falcon, Matador.

RESULTS: There was one 2 by the Comic on the 17th. DoD was the Comic with 26 points. The Cardinal was DDoD with 28 points. Jock St. Rappe was the runner up with 35 points. The joint winners were Jethro and Soapy with 38 points apiece. £1.40 was collected in swears.

TOASTS: A rather controversial toast was proposed by the Chair to congratulate Yorkshire on winning the County Championship. Apparently the Chair had tried to force this toast through last week but had no support. This week he had the support of the President who has long been a fan of the cricket team.

The Ryder Cup team were congratulated for their great achievement in retaining the trophy. The Comic singled out McIlroy and McDowell for special praise. McGinley was praised for his managerial skills.

LAST WEEK’S MINUTES ACCEPTED AS A TRUE RECORD.

MATTERS ARISING: St. Rappe reported that the Beamish course was now up to standard and he proposed an away day on 13th October. Nine MOHGS signified their interest in attending for a 10.30 K.O. At this point, Soapy asked Rappe for clarification. St. Rappe suggested that Soapy should turn up the volume on his hearing aid. Soapy replied that he had the hearing aid at top volume and that it was St. Rappe’s diction and articulation that was at fault, since his new teeth were not properly broken in. A rather chastened St. Rappe with perfect diction revealed that he would pre order a buggy for himself and the Soapster. However Soapy will be unavailable due to a prior commitment.

Absent MOHGS should email Jocks by Friday if they wish to attend.

There has been no progress on the bowling day.

BUSINESS OF THE DAY: The first tee off time for Hunley, next Sunday, is 1.26. Competitors are requested to be there at midday. The game on Monday will k.o at 10.30. Brains has kindly donated a trophy which will be presented to the player with the best score over the two days. Jock has sorted out the format for the two days of feverish competition which can be accessed through last week’s minutes. The Chair informed the group that the polo shirts would not be available for the Hunley trip.

Crocs offered to bring along the bottle of Whisky which he won in the Christmas draw. The Cardinal revealed that the swear box would make a contribution to the après golf celebrations.

Brains reminded the group that next Monday is the first MONDAY of the month, therefore MOHG sweaters should be worn.

CHRISTMAS PARTY: The Cardinal reiterated that he would take no part in organising the buffet. Kwok quickly asserted that he would not be responsible for a quiz. The Chair intimated that he may negotiate with the caterers for a buffet for £7.50 per person, which he felt was a reasonable cost for a culinary festive feast. Snooker and table tennis would be on offer after the food. The golf contest will be 11 holes, using three clubs and a putter.

AOB: The Chair announced that the polo shirts will be available shortly.

There is no point in booking tee times at Morpeth next Monday, since no one is intending to play.

There being no other business, the meeting closed at 1.30.

BURT E. KWOK( Hon. Sec.)

PRESENT:  P.B, D.F, E.E, R.H, F.B, C.M, J.G, H.C.

APOLOGIES : P.L, P.F, K.S

RESULTS : 2s – Team Straggler [F.B.] \ Falcon [H.C.] at 17th share £1.60

Duffer –  Team Crocs [C.M.]\Brains[J.G.] with 34 points. Each receives a handicap increase of 1

Joint Winners –  Team Cardinal[P.B.]\Jocks[R.H.] & The Straggler [F.B.]\The Falcon [H.C.]  with 37 points. Each receives a  handicap reduction of 1.

Note: No runner up prize in accordance with the rules when there is multiple team winners

TOASTS: The Viper [V.P] on his 65th birthday; Durham C.C. On their win in the tin pot one day cup event [though a toast to Yorkshire C C on their win in the main event – the 1st Div. Championship was refused]. Del Boy [J.B.] on winning Captains day and had not been toasted a few weeks earlier.

LAST WEEKS NOTES : Accepted

BUSINESS: SWEARS : C.M. £1.00; P.B. £1.00; D,F, £0.20; E.E. £0.20; H.C. £0.60

HUNLEY HALL : Draw made [attached] for the 9 confirmed attendees by Jethro [E.E.] for the two rounds at the Hunley Hall overnighter.

BEAMISH AWAY DAY: Jocks to investigate an away day at BPGC after the Hunley Hall trip. Preferred days – Mon\Tues\Fri.

BOWLS DAY: No further progress. The Comic will check possibilities for tuesdays and fridays.

CHRISTMAS PARTY : Nothing to report.

POLO SHIRTS: Chairman Straggler confirmed that they would be received before the Hunley Hall Trip [5th October]

RULES: Do the current rules state that 2s must be putt out. Answer – No it is up to the  playing partners to decide hopefully with integrety as to whether or not a putt is given.

TEE TIMES next Monday : 8.40, 8.48, 8.56. Apols from H.C. Subject to confirmation by the Chair.

Jock St Rappe

Hunley Hall

PRESENT:  J.G, R.H,  C.M, E.E. F.B, P.B, D.F, P.L.

APOLOGIES : P.F, K.S, G.W, A.L, H.C.

RESULTS : One 2 posted by Crocs [C.M.] on the 4th  who shares the 2s pot and roll over of £5.40 with his playing partner Jethro [E.E.]

Team Duffer of the day – Crocs and Jethro with 33 points – H’cp. Increased to 10 and 35

Team Winners – The Straggler [F.B.] and the Rabbi [P.L.] with a respectable 39 points  – H’cps. reduced to 6 and 18

TOASTS: Lucy Jessica who weighed in at 8lb 11oz.- a welcome addition to the Clark family [David our club Pro and his wife Jo].The Comic who won the individual prize and the betterball prize along side the Rabbi in the club away day extravaganza at Richmond.

LAST WEEKS NOTES : Accepted

BUSINESS: SWEARS : R.H. £.20 J.G. £0.20 C.M. £0.40 P.B £0.20 – a total of £1.00 handed to the treasurer.

HUNLEY HALL : Possibility of additional entries from the southern branch if rooms are available so the the draw for partners is delayed until next Monday.

Post card received by the Cardinal from “Soapy in the Southern Hemisphere” which he read out and passed around the assembled company for their gratification and it was agreed that the photography and libretto was worthy of incorporation in the Mohgs Blog site. Also an emaill had been recieved fro Burt Kwok expounding the virtues of his journey across the US of A.

MOHGS BLOG : Contributions to the Mohgs blog site required. The Cardinal will send the aforementioned post card from Soapy. The address for your contributions is www.mohgs.com

BOWLS DAY: Too late in the season for out door bowls but there is a possibility of indoor bowls at Denton before December when the Comic our bowls master goes to Oz. The Comic will investigate and report back.

CHRISTMAS PARTY : Good reports recieved for  aBBQ type buffet from Crocs and also the steak dinner presented at the Seniors Past captain’s Dinner from the Rabbi.

TEE TIMES next Monday : 8.40, 8.48, 8.56. Apols from P.L.

Jock St Rappe

PRESENT:  J.G, R.H,  C.M, G.W, H.C, E.E.

APOLOGIES : F.B,P.B,P.L,K.S,D.F. H.C. Departed before meeting due to a prior appointment.

RESULTS : No 2s posted therefore £1.20 handed to Brains for the 2s pot.

Duffer of the day – Jocks [R.H.] – 21 points rev. H’cp. 16 and Deputy Duffer – Brains rev. H’cp. 29

Winner – Crocs [C.M.] with an excellent score of 40 points – rev. H’cp. -9 and the runner up with 36 points was Jethro [E.E.] – rev. H’cp. 34

TOASTS: Tracy Cramond – 1 millionth Great North Run finisher

LAST WEEKS MINUTES : Accepted

BUSINESS: SWEARS : G.W. £0.20 H.C. £0.20 total £0.40 handed to Brains.

HUNLEY HALL : 9 now confirmed for Hunley Hall. Jocks proposals :-  Sun & Mon. – Individual stableford 1st &2nd ,Team Prize of 3 players . Individual aggregate of 36 holes 1st & 2nd. Points total for par 5s and 3s. Total sweepstake – £10 per person. Draw for Game 1 – Sunday to be made by the ball tosser and players will keep the same numbers for game 2 to facilitate playing with different playing partners.See attached Spread Sheet for sweep distribution etc.

TEE TIMES next Monday : 8.40, 8.48, 8.56. Apols from H.C. K.S.

Jock St Rappe

PRESENT: D,F, J.G, R.H,  C.M, G.W, H.C, P.F.

APOLOGIES : F.B,P.B,P.L,K.S,E.E,A.L,T.H. The Rabbi and the cardinal joined us for the meeting in the clubhouse.Kwok dashed off before the meeting for some family business.

RESULTS : No 2s posted therefore £1.40 handed to the Cardinal for the 2s pot.

Duffer of the day – Crocs [C.M.] rev. H’cp 11 Deputy Duffer – Jocks rev. H’cp. 14

Joint winners – Brains [J.G.] and the Comic [D.F.] with 35 points rev. H’cps. 28 and 13. 2nd place – The Falco [H.C.] with 33 points rev. H’cp. 20

TOASTS: None

LAST WEEKS MINUTES : Accepted

BUSINESS: SWEARS : C.M. £0.60, P.F. £0.50 [no mohgs sweater] £0.30[no change given] H.C. £0.40 total £1.80 handed to the cardinal.

HUNLEY HALL : The Cardinal confirmed that he had booked Hunley Hall for 5th & 6th October for those who had confirmed [8] and would request an additional place for the Rabbi. Cost £79 plus sweepstake at cost price. Tee times Sunday about  lunch time [I have forgotton the actual time] monday 10.30 am. Individuals resposible for their own expenditure.

TEE TIMES next Monday : 8.40, 8.48, 8.56. Apols from F.B,P.B,K.S,A.L.

Jock St Rappe