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

RESULTS: Presented by the reserve stand in Comp. Sec., Shagpile. There were 3×2’s posted by The Cardinal, Crocs and the Geezer. Today’s duffer was the unfortunate Laird with a miserable 25 points. There were 3 DD’soD with 26 points apiece, Winscale, the Rabbi and Brains. Runners up with 38 points apiece were the Prof and Shagpile. The joint winners were Bumpers and the Geezer with a magnificent 39 points each. The winners receive £6 each. Bumpers share is in the safekeeping of the Geezer.

FINANCE: £2.80 was collected in swears. Unfortunately the Sec., neglected to record the amount collected from the proceeds of the Geezers cards. However the Hon. Fin. Sec., announced that after a great deal of deliberation, he had decided that he would liberate £150 from the swears chest towards the cost of the Christmas meal. This declaration was greeted with a unanimous display of jubilation by the members who as a man congratulated the Sec. for his fine stewardship of the funds.

TOASTS: To the Scotland RU team which demolished the uncompromising Australians.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

CHRISTMAS PARTY:,

The Chair announced that he had received 17 replies from members who will attend the party and reminded the group that the golf game will be over an extended course of 15 holes using just 4 clubs and a putter. The Chair encouraged members to dress smartly but casually and to use their imagination to create a Christmas themed outfit, if at all possible.

The Geezer will continue negotiations with the caterers and was asked to investigate the possibility of a vegetarian option to ensure that all minority groups are included.

The food will be displayed in the bar area and members will be encouraged to help themselves.

It was anticipated that the golf will begin at 9.30 and food will be served from 2pm onwards.

FOXTON: Jock Strap announced that he has 14 definite starters for the game on Thursday 7 December. The first tee time is 10am. Shagpile was confident that he could find two extra players, to bring the total to a more manageable 16 players. It was decided on a vote that MOHGS h/caps would prevail on away days.

CLOSE HOUSE: Many MOHGS will attend Close House this Wednesday. Kwok volunteered to enter the names of the missing MOHGS onto the starting sheet for the next Seniors Competition. He collected the names and approximate start times from the members who were present.

AOB:

* It was revealed that Bumpers owes 60p for swears and that the snitch wishes to remain anonymous.

* Rockcliffe Hall was mentioned as a possible venue for a future away day. A game of 4 ball during the month of December including a Christmas buffet is £100/head.

*The Geezer apologised in advance for his absence next week.

* It was decided that through the green will be observed until further notice.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 2pm.

BURT.

PRESENT: F.B, P.F, J.G, B.Y, T.H, C.M, G.A(n/p), M.C, T.M, M.M, P.L, D.G-M.

APOLS: J.Strap.

RESULTS: 2×2’s were posted by Shagpile and Kwok who shared today’s takings plus the unclaimed pot from last week which was an extra £2.80. The aforementioned £2.80 was paid using the Geezer card pot which means that last week’s 2’s money can remain in the swear box. The DoD was the unfortunate Prof with a meagre 24 points. DDoD was the Straggler with 28 points. The runner up with a very respectable 40 points was 2Beers. This week’s champine with a mighty 42 points was the irrepressible Geezer.

FINANCES: Swears £2.80 and Geezers cards £2.80. The extra income will no doubt please the Finance Sec. who was concerned about the shortfall affecting our liquid assets.

TOASTS: To Tommy Fleetwood who won the race to Dubai.

To the England RU team and the TMO.

To the four MOHGS who collected trophies at the recent Seniors prize giving ceremony. A celebratory picture of the winners is posted on the MOHGS blog.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

The clerk enquired of the Chair as to why he was so tardy in posting the minutes, since he had had them in his possession for a whole week. He immediately placed the blame squarely on the slender shoulders of Mrs. B. and told a cock and bull tale about her iPhone and his incompatibility and gremlins in the system as well as slips between the cup and lip.

The recipients of the meal at the Seniors prize giving day were pleased to report that it was acceptable.

BUSINESS: There was a general discussion about away days, before the conversation became more specific and homed in on the recent posting of J.Strap about Foxton. There was overwhelming support for a visit to Foxton before Christmas if possible. Monday 4 Dec. was mooted as the preferred date. It was hoped that Mr. Strap might look into the possibilities and post an update of his enquiries via the tinternet. The Geezer informed the group that he is allowed free access to the Foxton course as a result of his association with high powered groups within the golfing fraternity.

CHRISTMAS: The Geezer has girded his loins and is now ready to do battle with the caterers about the cost and composition of the menu. He will endeavour to pull off an audacious feat of haggling to obtain a variety of mouth watering delicacies. Depending upon the size of the party, he intends to order 40% chicken curry rice and chips, 40% chilli rice and chips and 20% sandwiches. He will further endeavour to strike this bargain for less than £10/head. The members await with baited breath the outcome of negotiations.

As the Christmas party draws ever closer it was decided to firm up on some of the salient features. It was decided that three clubs and a putter will now become four clubs and a putter and 11 holes will now become 14 holes. The tee times will be left in the capable hands of the Rabbi.

Shagpile revealed that there is to be an event in the clubhouse on 30 Nov, which was bequeathed by Phil Rickard and includes a buffet and entertainment. Shagpile has four spare tickets if anyone is interested in attending.

The meeting closed at 1.35pm.

Kwok.

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

APOLS: 2Beers and Crocs.

RESULTS: There were no 2’s therefore £2.80 is carried forward. D’soD were Brains, the Straggler, Winscales and the Rabbi with 73 points. DD’soD were the Geezer, Prof and Laird, as well as Kwok, the Cardinal, El Mat and Jocks on 74 points. The winners with 76points were Shagpile, Shotgun and Herbie with 76 points. The runners up donated all their winnings to the swear box. The duffers all gain a shot while the winners are all pulled one shot.

Herbie was forced to leave the meeting early but asked the secretary to note that he will email the Close House participants in the near future with all the relevant information about the forthcoming away day.

FINANCES: £2 was collected in swears. There was consternation that the Geezers cards were not in use again today which means that a very valuable source of revenue has dried up. The Rabbi volunteered to ensure that in future the cards are will be made available.

TOASTS: Jocks reluctantly admitted to having won a prestigious golfing competition in a field of 150 honed athletes at Beamish. The game helped to raise a considerable amount of cash for Children in Need. The Rabbi and Prof won at the Seniors away day at Newbiggin. The Laird and 2Beers were second in the same event.

The club manager apologised that the clubhouse had been closed to the early bird golfers. There had been a mix up about who would open up and the manager had been let down by an unnamed individual.

Shagpile commended the Laird for dressing as a poppy in recognition of Remembrance Sunday.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

The Geezer flourished a letter of thanks from SHAK, the dog rescue society in recognition of the MOHGS contribution to their coffers, after a recent away day.

BUSINESS: The Chair revealed that he had been heartened by the previous week’s discussions regarding the Christmas party. The Geezer will approach the caterers and enquire about what they can provide for a basic £10 per head. He suggested that we plump for a sandwich mixture or a hot meal of either chilli or curry. A hot meal seemed to be the preferred choice of the majority.

The Laird apologised in advance for his absence next week. Shotgun will be absent for the next two weeks.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 1.15pm.

Kwok.

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

APOLS: The Prof.

The Laird declared that today’s game would be the best two scores from groups of three.

The Rabbi gallantly agreed to fill the void created by the Maltese Falcon and Chair today’s meeting.

RESULTS: Delivered by the Laird, whose first words were, ” There were a plethora of twos on the 17th.” The lucky twosters were Crocs, Shagpile and the aforementioned Laird. The each received £1 and generously donated the spare 20p to the swears tin. D’soD were the Geezer, Brains and Herbie with 74 points. DD’soD were Crocs, Scuttler and the Rabbi with 75 points. Runners up with a creditable 78 points were Jockstrap, 2Beers and the Laird. There were joint winners on 79 points apiece, Winscales, Soapy and Dewey and El Mat, Kwok, Shagpile and Shotgun. All winners are pulled one shot apiece and the losers gain one shot apiece.

FINANCE: No Geezers cards today. £3.90 was collected in swears and fines and is in the safekeeping of the Rabbi.

TOASTS: To Justin Rose who won the Turkish Open.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

MATTERS ARISING:

* The Laird affirmed that he has regained his missing mojo.

* Herbie revealed that he has a full quota for the game at Close House. Brains is first reserve in the event that anyone is unable to play. He is negotiating for a 10am k.o on Wed. 29th on the Colts Course if possible.

Buggies must be pre booked at a cost of £35 but the cost of green fees is included.

CHRISTMAS PARTY:

It was agreed that the Geezer would be the spokesman for the MOHGS and approach the highest powerbroker within the club to voice concerns about the quality of fare on offer for the Christmas Party. This is indeed a noble gesture since the Geezer will not actually attend the event as he will unfortunately be in sunnier climes enjoying hand crafted food created by the worlds finest chefs.

The meeting closed at 1.30pm.

Kwok.