PRESENT: F.B, P.L, G.W, M.M, P.B, P.R, C.M, J.G, P.F, D.F, T.M.

APOLOGIES: B.H, H.C, A.L, K.S.

A warm welcome today to P.B’s brother in law P.R.

RESULTS: There was one 2 by the Geezer, who scooped a pot of £4.20 which included a carry over from last week. DoD was the Laird with 28 points. Shagpile was DDoD with 30 points. the runners up were Brains and the Rabi with 38 points apiece. The winner with a very creditable 39 points was the ever popular Kwok.

TOASTS: To the English ladies football team on reaching the semi final of the World Cup.

To Chris Paisley who came a creditable third in the BMW German Open.

GEEZERS CARDS: F.B(20p), M.M(60p), G.W(40p), P.B(20p), T.M(20p), P.R(40p), C.M(40p), J.G(20p).——–£2.60.

LAST WEEK’S MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED AS A TRUE RECORD. THERE WERE NO MATTERS ARISING.

BUSINESS: The Chair has been pondering long and hard over the dress code for Captain’s Day on Wednesday. He felt that it would be in order, to show support and solidarity with the Captain, Mr. Peter Burchall, that the MOHGS turned up in the MOHGS mufti. The Captain who was present at today’s event responded that he was unconcerned with attire and would be quite happy if the boys turned up bare chested. He stopped just short of Spike Milligan’s retort to a tribute by Prince Charles, when he called the Prince ” a grovelling little bastard.” Brains, ever the diplomat, remarked that it was forecast to be very hot therefore less was best. The President drew attention to the fact that he was indeed clad in MOHGS sweater today. He received a wink of acknowledgement from the Chair.

The Laird announced that he had made enquiries regarding the bowling day and that the preferred days were Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. This would be bottomed out in all in good time.

The Laird and the Chair enquired if anyone would like to join them on Saturday for a game at Parklands. There were no takers therefore the game was cancelled.

Other results today were as follows: G.W— 37, C.M—35, P.B—32, F.B—36, T.M—34, P.R( brother in law)—25.

The meeting closed at 1.20.

Burt E Kwok( Hon. Sec.)

PRESENT: F.B, P.L, P.B, D.F, K.S, G.A, T.M, C.M, M.M, J.G, G.W, P.F.
APOLOGIES: B.H, H.C, A.L.
Two new recruits were present, having been invited by the birthday boy to celebrate the momentous event, Michael Metcalfe ( Shagpile), and Geoff Ainsley ( Winscale).
Today’s event was in honour of the esteemed President, to celebrate his birthday, with the prize of the prestigious Soapy Dish awaiting the honourable victor.
The event kicked off with a wee dram, provided by the President as a welcome treat for the contestants before battle commenced. Only four clubs and a putter were allowed in the bag.

RESULTS: No 2’s were posted therefore £2.40 will be carried forward. The DoD was Kwok with a miserable 22 points. DDoD was the Rabi with a similarly miserable 25 points. The Crocodile was runner up with a respectable score of 35 points. The winner who is also the current trophy holder, was the effervescent and resolute Brains with a magnificent score of 37 points. The trophy was presented to very warm applause by the President, along with some well chosen words of congratulation to the deserved winner.
FINANCE: Geezer’s Cards—- P.F(60p), C.M(40p), P.L(20p), G.W(20p), D.F(20p), P.B(40p), T.M(20p), K.S(20p)—–£2.40.
£2.60 was collected in swears.
TOASTS: The Chair congratulated the President on the event of his birthday as well as remembering absent friends who were unavailable for today’s celebration.
To Johnny Bairstow and Andy Murray for sporting achievements.
BUSINESS: Last week’s minutes were accepted as a true record.
MATTERS ARISING: The Chair enquired as to whether Executive approval had been sought for the Dirty Dozen encounter. The President confirmed that he had, in the absence of the Chair, sanctioned the event at a previous meeting. The Chair appeared satisfied with the response and acknowledged this with a smug wink in the direction of the President.
Ten of the MOHGS who were present at today’s meeting, signified an interest in playing in the DD encounter. The question of whether or not to have a sit down meal after the game will be bottomed out at a subsequent meeting.
The meeting closed at 1.50 so that the games could commence.

Soapy then took centre stage. He had already posted money behind the bar for liquid refreshments but the coup de grace was manifest in his provision of a pudding for each of the invited guests. The pudding consisted of a meringue base filled with fresh fruits and topped with a generous portion of cream accompanied by a fruit compote and chocolate stick. Silence was observed by the party as the repast was gratefully consumed.
The wily old codger then revealed a compendium of bar games, consisting of shove halfpenny, a pinball machine and dominoes. He also proposed a putting contest but unfortunately this was cancelled due to the inclement weather. All in all a day to remember due to the generosity and thoughtfulness of the host.
Burt Kwok( Hon. Sec.)

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

APOLOGIES: F.B, P.F, R.H, C.M, K.S, G.W, T.M, A.L,

Due to the absence of the Straggler and Kwok the meeting was chaired by the Rabbi and minutes taken by Jocks.

RESULTS : Competition – 4B.B.B.

Duffers of the Day were Team Falcon & il Matador with 34 points – handicaps increased by 1.   Winners were Soapy & The Geezer with an excellent score of 45 points – handicaps reduced by 1.  2nd place goes to Jocks & the Rabbi with 44 points

Swears – £0.40 [T.M.]  et al

Geezer’s Cards : DF/JG – 3 ; PL/RH – 2 ; KS/TM – 1 ; GW/HC 1.

PREVIOUS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED.

MATTERS ARISING:

Soapy Day: Soapy confirmed that the competition next Monday would be an individual stableford competition using a maximum of 3 clubs + putter and he was organising a “special” sweet for the occasion. Tee times booked as per normal from 8.48am – 9.04 am. Brains will bring the trophy.

Southport: Booked for 9 on 4th-5th October 2015. J.G. D.F. H.C. & G.W. not attending due to other committments and T.M. to confirm. Current attendees are K.S. C.M. R.H. F.B. J.B. leaving a shortfall of 3-4.

Bowls: Due to committments this event is likely to be  mid to end of July.

Quaich: Round 2 to be played by 29 June 2015.

TOASTS: Congratulations to Soapy & The Geezer who made progress in the Seniors Calcutta Cup by respectively defeating Les Johnson and Jimmy Twynholme.  Congratulations to England and commiserations to Scotland for the international darts match result.

BUSINESS OF THE DAY:

Proposed Match : Mohgs v Dirty Dozen [Beamish Park G.C.] The D.D have shown interest in playing at Morpeth and asked Jocks if a friendly match could be arranged between the D.D. and the Mohgs. The proposal was unanimously accepted preferably with a Monday date teeing off at about 10.00am.  It is hoped that the match would be decided on  betterball matchplay terms and there would be an additional betterball stableford sweepstake at £1.00 per person.  Jocks would contact the D.D. to progress the event and report back. On the assumption that there would be a reciprocal arrangement and Jocks plays in both groups he would play for the away team  in each case.

Apologies: From the Falcon and Jocks who both will be unavailable for the next two Mondays.

Jock St Rappe

Hon. Sec. Sub.

PRESENT: F.B. J.G. P.L. R.H. K.S. C.M. H.C. T.M.

APOLOGIES: P.F, P.B, G.W,  A.L.

RESULTS:

One 2 posted by Jocks @ 16th for Team Jocks/Brains who share the £4.00 pot.

Competition – 4B.B.B.

Duffers of the Day were Team Rabbi\Crocs with 29 miserable points whose handicaps will be increased by 1. Joint winners were Jocks/Brains & The Geezer/Falcon with a nearly miserable score of 31 points and share £20 and whose handicaps will be reduced by 1.  2nd place goes to the Straggler & Soapy with 30 points who share £8.

Additional Prizes: Par 3s – KS & FB; Par 5s – PL & CM. Each pair share £4

LAST WEEK’S MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED.

MATTERS ARISING: None

TOASTS:Thanks to Jocks for organising the day and from Crocs for solving transport problems.

BUSINESS OF THE DAY:

Soapy Day: Now changed to 22nd June to accommodate the Straggler who can’t make 15th.  Jocks re-affirmed that once again due to the 2nd date change he will be unable to attend and as changes are made only for certain individuals and should this continue would be seriously considering his position. Soapy to organise competitions. Self catering will apply i.e. Order your own.

Southport: Possibilities were outlined by Soapy to be held in October. F.B.  C.M. K.S. J.G. R.H. & T.M. Showed interest subject to commitments. The part would be restricted to 8 with a reserve list.

Hunley Hall: To be persued – organiser required and for any other away days

Quaich: As Kwok has been given a bye for Round 1 can he play Round 2 by 29 June? His emails were unclear.

Tee Times booked for next Monday. JG,CM and RH playing but the rest present offered apologies for either playing for the team or other reasons.

No other business therefore meeting closed at 15.00 pm

Jock St Rappe

Hon. Sec. Sub.