PRESENT: P.L, T.H, J.G, B.H(N/P), F.B, K.S, P.F, D.F, C.M, M.M, A.B-W, E.E.

GEEZERS CARDS: P.F(40p), P.L(20p), D.F(20p), J.G(20p), K.S(60p), E.E(80p), T.H(20p), A.B-W(40p), C.M(20p), M.M(20p).——-£3.40.

APOLOGIES: Everybody not mentioned above.

RESULTS: One 2 was carded by Shotgun, who scooped the pot. Joint D’soD were the Laird and Soapy with 28 points apiece. DDoD was Shagpile with 29 points. Joint runners up were Jethro and the Rabbi with 36 points apiece. The winner and champine of the week was the ever resourceful Scuttler with a magnificent 38 points.

FINANCE: £1.60 was collected in swears as well as the £3.40 in Geezers, making a grand total of £5, which is in the safekeeping of the Laird.

TOASTS: To the end of the Olympics.

To Ian Hamilton who died recently and spent some time in the MOHG fraternity. RIP.

There were no matters arising from the previous minutes which had been compiled competently by the assiduous Laird.

BUSINESS:

* Brains proposed that we return to the system of playing in groups of threes and fours, rather than twos and threes. His proposal was adopted by a majority of 6-2.

* Shagpile rather frustratingly reported that very little headway had been made in his efforts to secure an away day at Bedlington. He enquired as to the possibility of playing on the 5th, 19th and 26th of September and is awaiting confirmation from the club but is doubtful of a successful resolution. It appears that the club is inundated with requests from non-members and can therefore cherry pick the ones who are prepared to pay £23 pounds a pop rather than the ones who pay £15, if playing with a member.

* There were several clubs mentioned as possible away day venues, Tyneside, Melrose, Craigie Law and Woll at Hawick. These have all been relegated to the back burner until either Bedlington returns Shagpile’s call or the Soc. Sec. returns from his jollies with alternative suggestions. Shagpile, tongue in cheek remarked that he could secure a free round at Augusta but we would have to cover the cost of transport.

* Crocs again made a tentative appeal for the return of trophies for engraving purposes.

* Jocks reminded the group about the forthcoming visit of the Dirty Dozen on 12 Sept. It appears that the DD are no longer a dozen since their numbers have been decimated by death and illness. He reminded the group that places are still available for MOHGS who may be available but have not yet registered. It may be necessary to shore up the depleted DD with superfluous MOHGS on the day of the contest.

* Next week is a Bank Holiday but the tees are booked as per.

The meeting closed harmoniously at 1.15.

BURT (Clerk).

Present: GA, FB, AB-W, DF,TM, CM, BY, PL, MM, TeH & MC

Apologies: All those not present

Results of the day:

4 X 2’s posted by Scuttler, Crocs, Rabbi & Laird (55p each)

Duffer of the day was Back Scuttler with a miserly 27pts.

Deputy Duffer was Shotgun with a more respectable 31pts

Runner-up was The Geezer with creditable 39pts.(£3.50)

Winner was the ever popular Laird with wonderful 40 pts.(£7.50)

Handicaps will be adjusted in the usual way.

Please note that if you do all the work you can put in the notes whatever you like.

Other scores were,

MM 38pts, MC 37pts, CM 36pts, PL 35pts, FB & BY 33pts, GA 32pts.

Swears amounted to £2.30 (an odd amount) and Geezer cards £3.20. ( AB-W 80p, MC 20p, PL 20p, MM 20p, CM 20p, TeH 60p, BY 20p, GA 40p, TM 40p. The £5.50p is in the safe keeping of The Laird and will be passed on to The Cardinal at the earliest opportunity.

Toasts to all the GB Olympians who won GOLD Medals with particular mention to Justin Rose for his golfing gold, Andy Murray for retaining his title,Jason Kenny for his 2 golds to date and finally Max Whitlock for his double including the first gold on the floor in mens’ gymnastics.

To the Government for using some of the lottery money in support of sport throughout the country.

Last weeks minutes were approved. Windscale mentioned that he thought that we should book 4 Tee times to accommodate the numbers turning up on Mondays of late. The Chair agreed with him on this matter but also stated that we usually manage to fit in another game if necessary. It was pointed out to the 2 gentlemen that we do book 4 tees each Monday and have been doing so for almost 2 years. It did come as something of a surprise to the Chair.

4 Tees booked for next week at the usual times. Please note that work will be taking place on the greens next Monday.

It was commented on that 2/ 3 balls were much quicker an that we should perhaps only play 4 balls when we play 4BBB Comps.

Bumpers asked again as to where his Jumpers were.

Bumpers did his Sherlock Holmes impression when discussing the Quaich Comp. He knew The Geezer played The Laird in one semi. He did not know who he played in the other, but, when he was informed that Jock Strappe was also still in the comp in his confusion he ultimately deduced that he must be his opponent.

AOB. The Geezer is playing away next mon for England via The Jocks somewhere down south.

Bumpers requested to be in the last game off next week.

Meeting closed 1.00pm

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PB, CM, JG, RY, RH, FB, GA, DF, TM, GW, ABW, The President also made an appearance at the meeting as did Shagpile.

Competition Results;- Joint Duffers of the Day were Winscale, The Laird, and The Geezer with 22 points. Deputy Duffer of the Day was the ever popular Competition Director with 24 points.

The Matador pocketed the twos money for today and last week

In second place was Prof. with 32 points, and the winner was Brains with 37 points.

The Chair questioned if a pattern was developing with Brians winning one week and being last the following week. It was quickly pointed out to the Chair that it was indeed a pattern but one unlikely to be repeated.

The Quaich again raised its head! The Laird exhibited his human side in offering an extension (!!) to Shagpile, who manfully and correctly (according to the Competition Director) declined. Therefore the semi-finals of the said trophy should be played by 22 August. Participants please note!

Toasts to Adam Peaty, Russell Knox, and to Tilly Jane Anne (latest addition to the Beaton clan)

Minutes of last weeks get together were agreed.

Matters Arising;- Trophies still not back with the Trophy Keeper.

Same tee times booked for next week by The Laird and The Cardinal. What has the Rabbi been up to?

Suggested visit to Tyneside on 19 September. An organiser would be nominated by the Chair.

Financial Report;- As at 1 August end of the MOHGS Financial Operating Period, the Swears Box contained £77.

Swears collected today £3, last week only £1.20 collected. The Financial Director believes that when he is not present fewer swears are admitted! This will be monitored closely.

The Geezer proposed that when singles are being played that 2 and 3 balls should be the norm. When the assembled company is divisible by 4 then 4BBB should be played. This was welcomed by most of the throng but the President was reluctant to allow fellowship to take a back seat.

The return of Dirty Dozen was confirmed for 12 September with 12 MOHGees. Depending on DD’s contingent $BBB will be played.

Apologies for next week PB, JG, PF

Meeting closed at 1.40pm

PRESENT: P.F, C.M, G.W, K.S(left early), D.F, P.L, B.Y, J.G, V.P, M.M.

APOLOGIES: All not mentioned above. Kwok apologises for the next several week due to business and a little pleasure.

RESULTS: No 2’s carded therefore £2 is carried forward. DoD was Brains with 23 points. The Prof, Crocs, Shagpile and the Viper were all DD’soD with 26 points apiece. El Matador was the runner up with 34 points. The winner and champine of the week with 37 points was Burt Kwok. Today’s game on the first Monday of the month  was played off the white tees. Other scores were: Rabbi 29, Laird 30, Soapy 27.

The result of the Quaich match was a win for D.F against K.S by 4&2.

TOASTS: To the whole Beaton clan on the birth of a baby girl to Fee and Noel. Congratulations to the happy couple as well as the doting grandparents.

To Crocs on his victory by a country mile in last week’s Senior competition. Crocs is a very popular fellow but his popularity went off the scale this week, when in an unmitigated display of generosity, he presented his fellow MOHGS with a donation of new potatoes from his recent harvest.

QUAICH: All outstanding fixtures must be completed by next Monday.

TROPHIES: All trophy holders are requested to return the sacred items to C.M for engraving. This is the second and final request.

AWAY DAYS: Brains reported that the list of courses with a reciprocal arrangement with Morpeth G.C has re-emerged and is affixed to the wall in the gents loo. He further reported after a long and sustained piddle that Whitley Bay, Northumberland, Blyth, Tyneside and Tynemouth are among the selected few. Shaggers also cautioned not to write off Bedlington as a venue, since he is owed quite a few favours by the hierarchy of said club and would be willing to negotiate a deal for the boys. The Viper had played there recently and extolled the virtues of the course in glowing terms. A decision was put on the back burner for more in depth discussion.

NEWBIGGIN RETURN: Shagpile would like to organise a return match against the Newbiggin clan in late September. He was given the blessing of the assembled throng to    make the thing happen.

CASH: The Laird agreed to hold onto the kitty for safekeeping, a total of £6. £2.80 in Geezers cards, £1.20 in swears and £2 in 2’s.

GEEZERS CARDS: P.F(60p), C.M(40p),J.G(20p),D.F(20p), B.Y(60p), P.L(20p), K.S(60p)——–£2.80.

Due to the absence of the Chair on Grandparenting duties, today’s meeting was chaired amicably by the Rabbi.

Tee times for next week as per.

Burt(Clerk).