PRESENT: P.F, H.C, F.B, R.H, C.M, P.L, GW, K.S.

APOLS: Biggles, D.F, P.B, J.G.

RESULTS: Today’s competition was a four ball better ball. The joint DoD’s were Crocs and the Matador and the Falcon and St. Rappe on 35 points. The Rabbi and Soapy were runner’s up with 36 points. The winners with a creditable 39 points were the Straggler and Kwok. There were no 2’s. The chair pouched £1.60 in 2’s cash and £1 in swears, to be carried forward.

TOASTS: To N.U.F.C for their fine win against Spurs and to Sami Ameobi for a terrific goal.

To Andy Murray for a gutsy win at the Valencia Open.

To Gateshead for winning through to the first round proper of the F. A Cup.

To the Comp. Sec who took the barbs and slings with his customary dignity in the Movember massacre.

To the two old rockers who parted company with the world last week, namely, Alvin Stardust and Jack Bruce.

BUSINESS: The Chair, with a tear very close to the corner of his eye and a noticeable catch in his voice announced that he had no alternative other than to resign his post, although he did wish to remain as part of the executive in the light of his previous unblemished record and unselfish devotion to duty. The meeting came quickly to order and enquiries came from every quarter to discover the source of the Chair’s chagrin. Apparently, Mrs. B. Had been surfing the airways and had discovered an email from Crocs to the Comp. Sec. which she perceived, impugned the integrity of her husband and erstwhile hero. She imparted the news to the shaken Chair and implored him to a) kick ass, b) seek retribution, and c) spend more time with her in the garden.

Crocs explained that the whole affair had been blown out of proportion and with respect to Mrs. B. he further explained that the message was totally innocent and in no way denigrated the Chair. The President attempted to alleviate the strained atmosphere by declaring that the Straggler was the best Chair we ever had and the Comp Sec. was ditto. The Chair reluctantly withdrew his resignation but warned that he was tiring of constant criticism and his patience was running thin.

BOWLS: The bowling day is intended as a pre Christmas party, party. The favoured date is Friday 7th. Nov., at the indoor bowling facility at West Denton, near the Fire Station. It was decided that the bowls would be followed by drinks and an injun. Vince had been contacted by Crocs and intimated that he would like to go if family circumstances permitted. Those who wished to attend were: C.M, P.F, F.B, R.H, V.P, P.L, D.F and G.W.

POLO SHIRTS: The shirts will be officially and personally handed over to the Chair next Monday.

The Bridal Path at Gosforth was mooted as a venue for the next away day. Crocs will make enquiries since he lives close by.

The Movember charity is for prostate cancer and the MOHGS have two candidates in the form of Jocks and the Kid. Biggles and Noel B are other possible candidates. All upper lips must be bristle free until Nov. 1st.

THE CHRISTMAS PARTY DATE IS 15 DECEMBER N.B. N.B. N.B.

The Chair was confident that the Cardinal would negotiate a good deal with the caterers.

Changes of nicknames and new nicknames will only be contemplated at the AGM.

Tees are booked for next week.

There being no other business, the meeting closed at 1.35pm.

BURT KWOK( Hon. Sec.)

PRESENT:  D.F, E.E, R.H, F.B, C.M, P.L ,N.B, H.C, K.S.

APOLOGIES : G.W & J.G. Both had to leave before the discussions

RESULTS :

Duffer : Brains [J.G.]  points 24 rev. H’cp. 32.

Deputy Duffers The Straggler [F.B.] and The Falcon [H.C.] with 27 points. Rev. H’cps 10 and 20

No 2s posted therefore £2.20 carried forward.

Runner up – Soapy [K.S.] with a creditable 38 points. Rev. H’cp. 23

Winner with an excellent 40 points was Noel from the Southern Branch [N.B.] (n.n.n.y. – needs rectifying -suggestions at the Xmas party)  Rev. H’cp. 12 Congrats on this fine effort.

TOASTS: Toasts were offered to the late  Lynda Bellingham and the folorn supporters of Sunderland F.C.

BUSINESS :

Notes from Beamish accepted

Text from Del Boy confirming polo shirts are available . Chair to organise delivery.

Whitley Bay postponed once again until next year.

Soapy suggested alternative unplayed venues be considered. Parklands was mooted  with reports of good playing conditions. Also the Bridle Path which had a mixed response.

Joint Indoor bowls \ early Xmas Party event to accommodate the Comic to be held in November. The Comic will propose some dates – probably a Friday.

Crocs stated that the Kid had entered this year’s Movember charity event and was looking for further volunteers together with donations. It was agreed that all monies generated by the event on the last Monday in October would be donated. The comic noted that a photo of Jocks with a ‘tache had been spyed at Beamish Park. Jocks said he would attempt  a regrowth for the benefit of the charity.

The chair took charge of the £2.20 2s and £0.60 swears money to be handed over next week.

Rabbi confirmed the tee times had been booked for next Monday.

Jock St Rappe

Comp, Sec.

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

APOLOGIES : P,F, H.C, C.M, G.W.

RESULTS :

Singles : Duffer of the Day wax the Straggler with a paltry 18 points and Deputy Duffer was Jethro with  23 points. In 2nd place with 31 points was the Comic and the winner with an excellent score of 39 points was the Rabbi.

Pairs : The Rabbi\Comic partnership score of 47 points was excluded under the one prize rule. Duffers were team Straggler\Cardinal with 31 points and the joint winners with 38 points were teams Brains \Jethro and Jocks\Soapy.

Handicap adjustments : The Cardinal bullied Jocks into including handicap adjustments for both the Singles and pairs competitions therefore the revised handicaps are :- F.B:9   P.B:19  D.F:14  J.G:30  R.H:13  P.L:15  K.S:24

No 2s posted therefore £5.00 carried forward. Best elegible points totals on par 5s and par 3s were posted by K.S; F.B. and P.B.

Toast to Jocks for organising the event which he humbly accepted adding that although the sums are correct he seems to have made a small profit and requested that if anyone thought they had been short changed should inform the Comp Sec. The usual sympathy will be offered,

Chair confirmed the Mohgs shirts with revised specifications will be available for Whitley Bay.

Rabbi confirmed that the tee times had been booked one slot later for next Monday 20th October at Morpeth G.C. to accommodate the morning gloom.  Also sends his apologies.

Jock St Rappe

Comp, Sec.

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

RESULTS: There were no 2’s posted. The DoD with a meagre 18 points was Kwok. Joint DD’soD were the Straggler and the Kid with 26 points. The runner up with 37 points was the Rabi. The winner with a majestic 39 points was the ever popular Cardinal. In the 5’s and 3’s competition, in second place was Crocs. The winner was Delboy. The team event was won by the Comic, the Cardinal and the Rabi. The individual winner was presented with the Hunley Hall trophy which was generously donated by the ever affable Brains. The Cardinal was suitably humble in his acceptance speech as he clutched the trophy with pride and delight.

Originally there was supposed to be two days of competition, however due to the inclement weather it was impossible to complete the second day of play. It is worthy of note that three members of the fraternity attempted to play on the Monday, namely, Brains, Cardinal and Comic, but they were forced by the severity of the gale to return, bedraggled, to the clubhouse after completing only 2 holes.

The esteemed Comp. Sec has decided to complete the competition, possibly next week on the away day to Beamish.

Hunley continues to provide a warm welcome for the MOHGS and will no doubt continue to do so in the future.

BURT KWOK ( Hon. Sec.)