Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- NB, FB, KS, LW, PB,PL,TH, RH, CC, JG, RY, MM, PM, DF, DGM

Chair extended a warm welcome to Paul, Shagpile’s son who basked in the new nickname of Noddy.

Competition Results;

Another large turnout meant a madding start. Five groups of three playing singles.

Two two’s posted by Prof and Johnnie who shared the £3 from today and the £4 brought forward from last week.

Duffer of the Day was The Chair with 26 points who will get a much needed uplift of two shots.

Deputy Duffer was Two Beers with 27 points, another shot uplift David.

In second place was Jockstrap with a magnificent 41 points, he pockets £5 according to the Assistant Deputy Competition Clerk’s calculations, and gets a shot deducted from MOHGS handicap.

However winners and this week’s double champions were Noddy and The Cardinal with a stupendous performance of 44 points. They share £10 and both get cut two shots.

No Geezers Cards in play today, they seem to have been lost!! Although the Rabbi is excused after being savaged by his dog.

Swears made £3.40, definitely on the slide not as good as last week, everyone must do better!

The Rabbi announced that tee times for next week will require an 8.15 meet, due mainly to the Cycle Race coming through Morpeth.

Toasts:

NUFC for the first win in the Premier League this season.

Hull for winning the RL Challenge Cup although the Wigan contingent refused to join in the toast.

RY for joint second in last weeks Seniors Comp.

The Laird magnanimously proposed a toast to the English Golf Team who won the annual competition against Scotland last Friday. He has assumed legendary status for the unselfish toast.

Previous minutes were agreed as a correct record.

Matters Arising

Rabbi was concerned that his attendance was not recorded in the minutes when he was obviously there since he Chaired the meeting with aplomb. The temporary scribe apologised profusely and claimed that once the party exceed 15 he cannot count!

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The Directors insist that visitors should pay the full guest rate.

The Chair helpfully reminded the Financial Director that old £1 coins will cease to be legal tender in the near future.

The Financial Director informed the assembly that he was on the case and if those present could try to remember a meeting several months ago where he had informed everyone that he would no longer accept the old £1 as payment!

The Laird had invited Hobson Golf Club to Morpeth on 25 September.

Jocks reminded those scheduled to play that the return match against the Dirty Dozen was planned for 11 September. Scuttler was duly elected MOHGS Captain for the match.

Christmas was again deferred although some members felt that there was little alternative but to drink and eat at the Club. I’m sure that this will be discussed further.

Meeting closed early after infiltration by The Chairs youngest granddaughter who charmed all those present (unlike her grandfather)