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.