Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PB,DGM, DF, KS, Mike (President’s chum),GA, JG,MS, LW, RY, TH (last 4 golf only) CD,MM, Rob (nephew of MM), ABW,GA,CM,TM

Competition Results;

Exceptionally large turnout meant that we had to be quick on the draw to enable everyone to keep ahead of the Ladies County Competition behind.

No two’s posted so the pot of £4 is carried forward to next Monday.

Singles competition with Duffer of the Day Two Beers with a miserly 20 points. (Been there David!). Deputy Duffer of the Day was the ever popular Presidente with 22 points, no doubt because he was trying to keep ahead of the Ladies!

In second place was Rob (MM’s nephew) with 38 points which should have been more! He pockets £5 according to the Assistant Deputy Competition Clerk’s calculations.

However winner and this weeks champion was The Prof with a marvellous score of 40 points. His winnings of £13 were pocketed by the above mentioned Clerk who claims that he will pass the dosh to the Prof in due course, less a handling fee of course.

No Geezers Cards in play today, they could have delayed the play and brought the last 4 ball into contact with the Ladies!

Swears made £4.75, not as good as last week because the weather was fine!

The Chair was assumed by The Rabbi, who started by reading the riot act to all assembled. He specifically wanted to remind the MOHGS that many had not read the minutes and turned up later than the appointed 8am. This created problems and heartache for the above mentioned Clerk who shot off in the third group and left the Financial Director to sort out the remaining players and format. He did this with his usual style, aplomb and humility.

Toasts:

England Cricket Team

Alistair Cook for a double hundred although only against a poor Windies.

David and Martin for winning the national pairs competition last week.

Stenson for winning the Wyndham Classic.

The Chair announced that there would be no more Mr. Nice Guy.

Winscale pondered if the large turnout had any reason or precedent.

Previous minutes were agreed as a correct record.

Matters Arising

Brains was pleased to observe that Christmas had been put to one side.

AOB

The Laird had visited Hobson Golf Club and speculated about a home and away match with a similar like minded group there. Apparently they play on a Monday but have a limit on numbers. Is this to be discussed at the AGM?

The Laird to progress.

The Geezer (medal required) will arrange the game at Burgham in September.

Crocs extended a warm welcome back to Mike and Rob and hoped that the rush on the course had not adversely affected their enjoyment.

The Chair then admonished those MOHGS who ask for their names to be placed on the start sheet for Wednesday to ensure that in the event they cannot play their names should be removed in good time to allow other Seniors to take up the slack. As he said, no more Mr. Nice Guy!

Please note that next weeks tee times revert back to 8.40am. PLEASE BE READY BY THE PRACTICE GREEN AT 8.15AM. Any late comers will be thrust to the back and take flak from the Whitley Bay Boys!

Meeting closed very early at 1pm.