Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PL, TH, RY, MS, PB, GW, ABW, AW, JG, CM, MC and CC(golf only)

Competition Results;

Only one two recorded on the 8^th by Bumpers who would have pocketed the spoils but Crocs was quick to collect the cash with a claim that he would pass it on. There should be £2.40 heading to Bumpers.

Duffers of the Day with a measley 36points were The team of Prof and Rabbi, they will get a handicap increase of 1 shot.

Deputy Duffers were not announced.

Joint runners up with 41 points were The Matador and Scuttler, together with Shotgun and Herbie. They received £1 each.

However, the undisputed champions for this week were Bumpers and Crocs with a quite magnificent score of 45 points. Considering this was the first game of the season off the proper tee boxes into a gale, this was an epic performance. Of course, they will suffer a shot reduction of their handicaps, they pocketed £4 each.

In the absence of Geezers Cards all players were asked to contribute so £2.40 collected.

Swears made £2.20, clearly either not enough swearing or not enough honesty!

Toasts:

To St. George.

Previous minutes were agreed as a correct record.

Matters Arising None

AOB

Rabbi announced that Biggles and Friends were playing as many courses as possible in the north of Scotland on Summer solstice in aid of McMillan Nurses and he asked for donations from fellow MOHGS. It was agreed that individuals would contribute directly to the Rabbi.

Brains advised that Hunley Hall appears to have been renovated and PB agreed to look for dates either Sunday/Monday or Monday/Tuesday

Herbie advised that there was a very challenging golf course at Whitley Bay, evidenced by Croc’s photo. He agree to make enquiries for an away day with 2 for 1 vouchers.

No progress with an overnight at Foxton, Geezer to follow up.

Message from Jockstrap re Dirty Dozen had been received, the date offered of 11 June was difficult with trip to Chester-le-Street and holidays. PB to request new date from Jocks.

Next Monday will be the long postponed Chairman’s Quaich. Shotgun apologised.

Members were also reminded that the following Monday (i.e. 7 May) we would be playing off the White tees as is custom on the first Monday of the Month.

There being no further business the Rabbi closed the meeting at 13.15hrs

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

Today’s competition was the MULTIPLIER.

RESULTS: There were 2×2’s posted by Ming and Scuttler who shared a pot worth £3.20. The D’soD were Bumpers, the Straggler and Winscales with 153 paltry points. Each player will have a one shot addition to their h/caps. DD’soD were Shagpile, the Scuttler and Winker with 221 points. Runners up were 2Beers, the Cardinal and Herbie with 253 points. The winners of this magnificent inaugural event and champines of the week were the resolute and indefatigable trio of the Prof, Kwok and Shotgun with an incredible score of 319 points. Each will have a one shot deduction to their h/caps. Ming was flying solo today as he arrived after the start of the competition but he scored so highly, that the Comp Sec. decided that he too deserved a one shot deduction.

TOASTS: To the Comp. Sec. for introducing today’s enjoyable game to the MOHGS repertoire.
To the Home Nations for their combined success in the recent Commonwealth Games.
To Michael Oliver for his brave and steadfast display in a recent Champions League game.

FINANCES: Geezers cards—£4.80. Swears—£2.20
THE MINUTES OF LAST WEEK’S MEETING WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

BUSINESS: The Chair clarified that it was not possible to be awarded 2 Geezers cards for going out of bounds as well as in the trees, off one shot.
* The Laird reported that he had been in touch with the Geezer, who was absent for today’s game, and had been told that the aforementioned Geezer had contacted Foxton, only to be informed that there was no availability on 20 May.
The membership were still keen to play at Foxton either on Sun/Mon or Mon/Tues and respectfully requested that the Geezer contact the club to enquire about availability.
* Winscales mentioned that Aldwark G.C near York were offering a similar package for £105.
* Crocs revealed that he will endeavour to compile an eclectic score for each player for the Summer season. He was commended for this initiative, since it requires quite a lot of research and dedication.
* Newbiggin, 4 May, 10am, Lifeboat Appeal. The following members have committed to play—— D.F, P.L, B.Y, T.H, C.M, J.G, M.M. If anyone else is interested, please contact Shagpile ASAP.

The Laird has agreed to adjust the h/caps before next week, since Brains is on holiday.

The meeting closed amicably at 1.20pm.

Burt E. Kwok.

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

Apologies for absence next week from the Rabbi.

The Chair described the temp. Comp. Sec., as august and requested that he delivered today’s results.

RESULTS: There was only one 2 posted by Bumpers on the 17th. DoD was the unfortunate but enthusiastic Winscales with 32 points. DDoD was the Laird with 34 points. The runner up was Shagpile with a commendable 45 points. The joint winners and champines of the day were the irrepressible Geezer and Bumpers with a massive 46 points apiece.

FINANCE: £3.10 in swears, held by the Chair and £3.40 in Geezers cards held by the Rabbi.

TOASTS: To Butch Wilkins and the Crafty Cockney RIP.

To the Magpies for yet another victory on the way to Premier League safety.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED, except, Matt Wallace won the India Open not the Junior Open as was erroneously stated.

BUSINESS OF THE DAY: It was recognised that Oulton Park is now dead in the water. The Chair appealed for suggestions for alternative venues and Foxton was proposed. The Geezer volunteered to make enquiries since he is familiar with the manager. The Chair proposed a toast to the Geezer in thanks for his generosity of spirit.
The Geezer should have stopped whilst he was ahead but instead he then proposed a load of old bollocks which was kicked into the long grass by the discerning membership.
Shagpile reminded the group about the game at Newbiggin on 4 May in aid of the Lifeboat appeal. Places are still available.

The meeting closed amicably at 1.15pm.