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.