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.