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

Only 9 members were present today therefore the game was singles played in groups of three.

APOLS: Jock St. Rappe who it was reported was feeling rather fragile.

RESULTS: The Chair was required to sort out the results as well as Chair the meeting, which is a sizeable task and worthy of respect.

DoD was Brains with a score of 26 points. DDoD was the poor frazzled Chair with 29 points. The runners up with 35 points apiece were Crocs, El Mat and Winscales. The overall winner with a very creditable 37 points was the redoubtable Dewy.

FINANCE: Geezers Cards—£2.40. 2’s—£1.80. Swears—£1.60.

TOASTS: To Dewy and the Geezer for a masterful performance in winning the Seniors Texas Scramble last week.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED.

MATTERS ARISING: It was noted that the Geezer is currently in receipt of last week’s takings. The Chair admitted to owing the Geezer 30 bob which he promised to repay upon demand.

* There appears to be at least 2 vacancies for the game at Newbiggin tomorrow. The Rabbi is unable to play because he is attending a funeral. If there are any takers please contact Shagpile asap.

* The Chair will take orders for new attire, the week after next.

* A gentle reminder that the trip to Hunley Hall is fast approaching. The first tee off will be at 1pm on Sunday 14 May.

* The Chair has given a modicum of thought to organising a Summer Party, which he has tentatively dubbed “Midsummer Madness,” and would include party games plus a curry in the clubhouse. Any further thoughts on the format would be warmly received. Upon further thought he considered the title “Curry and Frolics,” might be more appropriate.

* The away day to Bamburgh will be on Monday 22 May.

* The Chair appealed for ideas for away days to be discussed at the next meeting.

* The Chair, wearing the Comp. Sec. hat, decreed that out of bounds on the 18th, shall be demarcated by the white poles. Balls which travel beyond the poles will be deemed out of play.

The Rabbi has booked 4 tees for next week which is a Bank Holiday. Tee times are 8.40, 8.48, 8.56 and 9.04.

There being no further business, the meeting concluded at 1.10pm.

BURT.