PRESENT: P.L, P.F, J.G, K.S, D.F, B.H, T.M, C.M. ( D.F had to leave early to attend the dentists.)

APOLOGIES: The Chair, P.B, Falcon, Jethro and Biggles. The Geezer apologised for his absence next week due to his visit to the Big Apple. Soapy will be away for the next two weeks.

The meeting was ably chaired by the Rabbi because the Straggler was busy playing for the team. It was very noticeable that the acting Chair was most agreeable and diplomatic, did not succumb to knee jerk reactions or devise new policy on the hoof, disregard sensible suggestions, or demote members on a whim.

Before his enforced early bath, the Laird proposed that Kwok be reinstated to his previous position of Hon. Sec. which included all the privileges which had hitherto been expunged, on a whim, by the absent Hon. Chair. The motion was carried unanimously and little Burt was once more elevated to a rank more in keeping with the onerous responsibilities of the post. Jock Strap further stated that there should be no more demotions or unilateral Machiavellian decisions by the Executive until the next AGM in January or thereabouts.

RESULTS: There were no 2’s posted, therefore £1.60 will be c/f to next week. Today’s competition was a four ball better ball. There were joint DoD’s, P.L&J.G and P.F&K.S on 35 points. The runners up were B.H&T.M with 39 points. The winners and Champines of the day with a massive 40 points were the ever popular Crocs and Laird. C.M has pouched the Laird’s poke of £3 which he will return upon application.

GEEZER’S CARDS: Contributions came from, T.M(20p), J.G(80p), B.H(60p), a total of £1.60. All monies were collected for safekeeping by the acting Chair Mr. P.L.

TOASTS: To Soapy and Jock Strap who won their Calcutta Cup match and are now in the Final which will be played next Monday. Both combatants will therefore be unavailable for next week’s MOHGS encounter and we wish them well in the big game.

To Justin Rose and Lee Westwood who won different competitions last week.

To Hartlepool who have managed to avoid the drop into non league football.

DALMAHOY: The Social Sec. was on official duty today, playing for the team so was unavailable to confirm the agenda for the Dalmahoy. It was thought that the first game on Sunday would begin at 12.30 and the final game on Monday would begin at 10.30. Mr. B.H has completed a spreadsheet for the competition and given it to the acting Comp. Sec., Mr. D.F. It requires that there be a draw which could be completed next week, at which time the Laird could then enter the names on the sheet. Several MOHGS, who are not attending Dalmahoy have signified an interest in playing at Morpeth on 11th. May.

WHITE TEES: The acting Chair, with typical insight, reminded the group that next week is the first MONDAY of the month therefore the game will be played off the White tees and MOHGS mufti is compulsory.

GEEZER’S CARDS: Mr. J.G rather timidly suggested that in four ball better ball competitions, the Geezer cards should be shared equally by the competing pairs, since the duos also shared the 2’s pot if they were lucky enough to hit the jackpot. After a little deliberation it was agreed that Brains had a point and it was that this suggestion would become policy at the next opportunity for 4 ball better ball.

BANK HOLIDAY: Next Monday is a Bank Holiday, therefore there may well be a depleted group of contestants, however, several members signified their intention to attend.

BEAMISH: Mr. B.H is continuing to arrange a game at Beamish towards the end of May. Since food is unavailable on Monday it was decided to play on a Thursday or Friday. After much discussion, it was agreed that 29th May was the preferred option. Strappe was given a mandate to complete the transaction.

There being no other business, the acting Chair, having successfully negotiated the pitfalls and slings and arrows, formally brought the meeting to a close at 1.30.

BURT (Honourable Secretary)

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

APOLOGIES: P.B, E.E, T.H. H.C apologised in advance for his absence next week.

RESULTS: One 2 was posted by the Rabbi. DoD was the Straggler with a meagre 26 points. DD’s o D were Brains and Biggles with 30 points apiece. The Laird was runner up with 37 points. Joint winners on 38 points were El Mat and the Geezer.

The winners of the QUAICH COMPETITION were Soapy and the Geezer, who beat the Laird and Brains respectively. The Geezer will now play The Rabbi whilst Soapy will play the winner between Delboy and Kwok.

TOASTS: to Inverness Caledonian Thistle and the Bairns who will contest the Scottish Cup Final.

GEEZERS CARDS: F.B(20p), K.S(60p), B.H(60p), A.L(20p), P.L(60p), G.W(20p), J.G20p).—£2.80.

There was £2.20 in swears.

LAST WEEK’S MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED.

MATTERS ARISING: Mr. B.H has very graciously agreed to design a spreadsheet for the Dalmahoy Competition which will be fine tuned and completed by the Laird at the venue. The acting Comp. Sec. will decide the format for the weekend and reveal this to competitors prior to the games.

The Chair proposed an extension to the Geezer’s cards, whereby a chosen bunker each week would illicit a fine of 50p from those unfortunate enough to fall prey to its clutches. This was deemed a BAD idea by all present so the business moved on.

Clarification was given that all monies collected via the swears and Geezer Cards would be used at the discretion of the Soc. Sec./ Treasurer for use on away day outings for the purchase of necessities such as wine at the evening meal.

There was a truncated discussion on the reason for Kwok’s demotion. The Chair with a flippantly casual tap of his gavel responded that it was an executive decision and declined to be drawn further into the argument. He was tacitly supported by his Executive cohort.

Jock St. Rappe who is still in recovery after the op., but looking much more like his robust self, declared that he was willing to organise an away trip to Beamish but due to the state of the course at present, he felt that it would be better to delay the contest until mid to late May. Eight combatants signified an interest in attending.

The meeting closed at 1.30pm.

Burty the Clerky

PRESENT: A.L, P.L, T.H, C.M, J.G, H.C, T.M, K.S, F.B, P.F. (B.H and D.F, were present but did not play.)

APOLOGIES: E.E, G.W, P.B.

RESULTS: One 2 was posted by Mr. McKay who received £2 plus last week’s pot. The DoD was Biggles with 21 points. Brains was DDoD with 30 points. The Geezer was the runner up with 34 points. Joint winners on 35 points were Crocs, Mr. McKay and the Rabbi.

Kwok was informed that he was no longer the Hon. Sec. and henceforth was reduced in status to a mere clerk without portfolio. So here are today’s minutes.

TOASTS: To Jock Strap and Soapy after sojourns in hospital and Oz respectively.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED.

MATTERS ARISING: Dalmahoy has been bottomed out.

Donations to the Bailiff for his Charity walk can be paid to him in person or to the Cardinal who can make online contributions.

Geezers Cards: P.F(20p), A.L(60p), H.C(60p), K.S(40p), C.M(20p), J.G(40p), T.M(20p)—-£2.60.

There was £2.80 in swears.

There was a vote on whether or not a hedge was a tree or a bush and on a vote of 10-2 it was decided that a hedge is a truncated tree and therefore should be counted as such in regard to the Geezer’s cards.

If at all possible those who are involved in the Chair’s Quaich competition should play their games next week.

Soapy’s mate from Oz said that the MOHGS seemed to be a, ” Bloody bronzer mob.”

Meeting closed at 1.25.

Kwok( Clerk)