Present – The President, The Chair, The Laird, 2 Beers, Crocks, Brains, Prof, The Rabbi, The Geezer, Windscale.

Toast – To the Happy Couple, the Geezer’s beautiful daughter and her fiancé (a member of Morpeth Golf Club – 5 handicap) on their engagement – a union surely made in heaven.

1. Now to other more mundane matters.

The minutes of the last meeting were accepted by omission, obviously no matters arising.

2              Competition Results – DoD Windscale 27 points, DDoD Soapy 29 points.

Runners-up – Rabbi/Geezer 38 points (£1.50 each)

Winners – Prof/Brains 41 points (£3.50 each)

Other scores – The Chair 37, Laird 34, Crocks 34, 2 Beers 30.

The Laird received £2 for chipping in at the 8^th (owed 20p by the Geezer), Geezer cards realised £2.20  on the day although 60p is still owed by Windscale and £1.40 was collected in  swears.   An updated MOGHS handicap board taking account of the Hunley Hall trip (?) is enclosed.   The Laird seemed somewhat upset because the Bamburgh trip was not taken into account.   However, it was explained that normal club handicaps were used and the pairs competition did include non-MOGHS, if this is not a contradiction in terms.

3.           Soapy Day – (The President looking hale and hearty) – reminded the meeting that this would be next Monday 5^th June (normal tee times).   He confirmed that £83 would be placed behind the bar corresponding to the number of his birthdays to allow festivities to get underway – long may he reign.

He proposed (and the competition directorate accepted) that players competing for ‘Soapy’s Dish’ could opt to carry between 14 and 4 clubs (the minimum being 3 clubs plus putter).   Correspondingly points would be added to each player’s final score (not handicap) i.e. 4 clubs = +10 points, 5 clubs = +9, 6 clubs =+8 points, etc.  The adjustment to be done by each scorer on the 1^st tee (not white tees even on this the first Monday of the month).  An additional adjustment of 5 points would be added to the score of any MOGH who could verify that he had reached the age of 80.   Verification would be in the form of £80 behind the bar.

So be there or be square!

4. The Chairman’s Quaish – Brains expressed concern that this competition (in the form of a singles Calcutta) was falling beind schedule.   Therefore by next Monday MOGHS wishing to take part must inform Brains or the Chair.   If necessary a preliminary round will be introduced to sort the wheat from the chaff.

There were other matters raised relating to competitions but quite frankly I have forgotten but no doubt these will be raised again in the near future.

5. Away Day at Bellingham – 12^th June 2017.  The meeting expressed gratitude to Crocks who is arranging an Away Day on Monday 12^th June necessitated by Seniors Invitation Day at Morpeth.  At the moment 3 tee times are envisaged from about 10am but no doubt there will be room for manoeuvre.  To be finalised on Monday.

6. Away Day at Burgham – the influential Geezer has access to vouchers which will be used for another Away Day, probably in September. A contribution to a dog’s charity has been suggest and £10 seemed reasonable to dog lovers.  Those who do not appreciate our canine friends may think a bone more appropriate.

7. Newbiggin Rotary Golf Competition – Wednesday 28^th June – tee times 12noon to 15.30.  Entry fee £100 per team of 4 inclusive of green fees and a meal.   This is the sort of event that the MOGHS support, although it is on a Wednesday.  We are looking for 4 and at the moment Dewy and The Chair have expressed their interest.   Entries by 21^st June – please inform the Chair.

Other matters must have been raised at the meeting but in the absence of our trusty secretary, Kwouk, (currently rubbing shoulders with the Mounties) this will have to do.

Yours in Sport

The Chair

All the combatants arrived promptly on Sunday with the weather Gods smiling. The sun shone brightly there was little wind so the scene was set for a festival of golf. The buggies were lined up ready for action and the competition began. The Laird distributed the scorecards and extracted fees from each player. His organisation throughout was impeccable and has set the bar at an extraordinarily high level.

The Rabbi agreed to Chair both meetings due to the enforced absence of the Chair.

RESULTS: The first game of the weekend extravaganza was a singles competition for the much coveted Hunley Hall trophy. The D’soD were the unfortunate Shotgun and Prof with 20 points apiece. DD’soD were Kwok and Dewey with a miserable 26 points apiece. The runner up was Crocs with a more presentable score of 35 points. The winner with a very creditable 36 points and the trophy winner was the redoubtable and determined Rabbi. No 2’s were posted. The trophy was presented by last year’s winner, Crocs, who confessed that there was superficial damage to the magnificent prize which had been inflicted, accidentally by his mission controller during a frenzied cleaning campaign. The Rabbi graciously accepted his prize and admitted that his round had not been completely trouble free, in that he had visited most bunkers on the course. The Cardinal and Laird were the recipients of the mystery pairs Comp.

The Laird announced that the h/caps would be readjusted overnight to reflect today’s results.

Shotgun proposed that the Laird was the best under secretary for competitions that we have ever had. The Scuttler, resplendent in high viz yellow, seconded the proposal which was universally agreed.

TOASTS: To the Prof, who won last week’s Seniors Comp, by a country mile.

To Jock St. Rappe who was unfortunately absent with back problems.

Condolences were expressed for newly relegated Hull City FC.

The meeting closed in good spirits at 6.20.

The revellers imbibed several well deserved pints before changing for the evening meal prior to embarking on more chicanery and entertainment.

After the meal, Crocs whipped out his banjo and proceeded to rock the joint with his well chosen repertoire of ballads. He was ably abetted by the boys who sang with gusto and provided other guests and bar staff with free entertainment.

Kwok provided a quiz which was won by the Prof.

SUNDAY: The Comp was 4 BBB and the Laird who had worked tirelessly throughout the night, presented each group with scorecards and set the days session in motion. It must be stated that the weather had turned nasty with gale force winds and showers. However this did not dent the enthusiasm at this point and the boys set about their tasks with naive gusto, like lambs to the slaughter. The course was at its most challenging which was reflected in the scores.

RESULTS: DoD were Rabbi and Kwok with a miserable 29 points. DDoD were the Cardinal and Laird with 32 points. Prof and Crocs were the runners up with 35 points. The winners were the popular pairing of Dewey and Shotgun with 36 points. Mystery prizes were awarded to Scuttler, Kwok, Brains, Winker and the Laird/Cardinal.
Toasts were proposed to the Laird and Brains, who together have consolidated and promoted the Hunley experience to the great benefit and delight of all the participants.
Brains agreed to update the h/cap board.

POST-MORTEM: Everyone appears to have had a good time, however it was felt that standards had fallen in regards to the catering at Hunley. Breakfast was now a serve yourself buffet which in past years had been served individually to each guest. It was thought that the price of the weekend had risen by 20 per cent but the service had reduced by a similar proportion. Some people also considered that the evening meal was not as good as previous years.

Dewey commented that the course was in pristine condition.

Most people agreed that the buggies were a godsend, especially on day two.
There was a general discussion about possible venues for other away days, before the meeting began to fragment and the Rabbi called time gentlemen please. The weary yet invigorated revellers began to leave the venue to return to familiar haunts.

Dewey has not been receiving emails and requested to be put on the list at —dewison@btinternet.com.

BURT KWOK.

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

Due to the absence of the proper Chairman, the meeting was chaired by his able and trusty lieutenant, the Rabbi.

RESULTS: The results were declared by the under secretary for competitions, the Laird, who in the absence of his boss has gained at least six inches in height, a jauntiness in his step and the focussed aggression of a lion on heat. There were four 2’s posted by Kwok, Rabbi, Laird and 2 Beers who shared a rollover pot of which a portion is still in the safekeeping of the Cardinal. DoD was the unfortunate Rabbi with a score of 28 points. There was some consternation that he had deliberately choked in order to increase his h/cap for the forthcoming Hunley trip, however under intense scrutiny it was revealed by his playing companions that he actually was crap. DD’soD were Brains and the Geezer with 29 points apiece. The runner up was the Prof with 35 points. The outright winner with a magnificent 43 unassailable points was 2 Beers.

The cards were collected by Crocs, who in tandem with Jocks, is attempting to update the results spreadsheet. They should be applauded for their endeavours, as the sheet gives an excellent overview of the data and the progress or lack of for each member over an extended period.

FINANCES: Geezers cards—–£2.80. Swears—-£3.30.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

TOASTS: To the Toon who became champs of the Championship.

To 2 Beers and Johnny Crispy who won last week’s Seniors and to Kwok and the Prof who were third in the same event.

HUNLEY HALL: The rules and regs for the weekend were revealed by the Laird, who had also produced a printout of the agenda. On Sunday there will be a singles Comp for the Hunley Hall trophy. Monday will be a 4BBB Comp. The full text will be available for perusal at the venue and includes groupings for the singles and BB comps as well as the  divisions of prize money. All decisions of the assistant Comp Sec are sacrosanct and members beware that there will be zero tolerance of any form of intransigence.

Brains reminded the group that the first tee off time on Sunday is 1.15. On Monday the first tee off is at 10.15. It was decided that dinner will be taken at 7.30. Buggies will be available on both days. There was a huge vote of thanks for Brains for organising the event and to the Laird for organising the order of play.

* There was a disappointing turnout of MOHGS for the Lifeboat appeal at Newbiggin on Friday, when only 2 members attended.

* The members who are definitely attending the Bamburgh game on 22 May are: Rabbi, Prof, Kwok, Brains, Cardinal, Jocks, Crocs, Shotgun and Straggler. The Geezer agreed to be first reserve. The Laird unfortunately will be in Lanzarote, therefore the Straggler who had agreed to be first reserve, will be called upon to play.

AOB: Due to the Scuttlers sartorial elegance at last week’s game it was suggested that he be given a new nickname of High Viz. However no decision can be taken until the AGM therefore the Scuttler can breathe easy pro tem.

The meeting closed at 1.20.

Burty Kwok.

Note: Present – RH, CM, DG-M, BY, JG, TH, PL, DF, GW, FB, CC.

Results:-  Duffer of the Day – The Laird (24 points)

Deputy Duffer of the Day – The Prof (29 points)

Runner up – The Rabbi – (35 points and £3.50p)

Champion – The Scuttler (42 points and £7.50p)

There were no 2s, swears raised £2, Geezer cards £3.80 and The Chair generously donated 50p for not having any MOGHS  apparel on on this the first Monday of the month.

Matters discussed:- Last week’s minutes were accepted and no matters arose.   It was agreed that white tees would not be used on Bank Holidays and there was enthusiasm with regard to the possibility of an away-day at Burgham in September which has been researched by Windscale.

Next week’s tee-off times:- 8.48, 8.56, 9.04.

The meeting closed at 1.02pm.