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

RESULTS: There were no 2’s, therefore £2.40 is carried forward. DoD was Wellend with a miserable 25 points. DDoD was Shagpile with a more respectable 29 points. The Rabbi was today’s runner up with a terrific score of 43 points. Today’s champine with a magnificent score of 47 points was the ever popular and indefatigable Scuttler.

Today’s results were delivered for the last time this year by the Comp. Sec., the Laird, who departs on Wednesday for his annual trip down under. He was wished a safe journey by his chums who looked forward to his safe return sometime in early 2019.

TOAST: To Sienna Fowler, the latest addition to the Kwok dynasty who made her first appearance on 29 Nov.
To Delboy who won the W. Lancs 4Ball championship with an impressive 45 points, most of which we were informed by his delighted sibling, were scored by himself.
To John Rahm who won the Heroes Ch/ship.

FINANCE: Swears—–£3.60. G.C’s—–£3.40.

NOTES OF THE LAST MEETING WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

BUSINESS: Wellend asked for clarification of the double bogey- three putt rule. It was emphasised by the Comp. Sec. that only one of the cards could be delivered on any hole.
* It was decided on a majority vote to cancel the trip to Newbiggin on 17 December. Shagpile was thanked for his efforts in organising the match.

CHRISTMAS PARTY: The Cardinal has manfully striven to negotiate a deal with the new caterers for a cold buffet on Monday 10 Dec. There are a total of 18 attendees. The good news is that due to very shrewd manipulation of the funds, that the meal will be free to all members. The Cardinal was thanked profusely for his expert financial nouse and was proclaimed as the best Fin. Sec. we have ever had. Members however will be forced to dig into their own meagre resources to fund the drinks bill. The meal will be available from 1.30 onwards in the bar area. Members are not expected to wear the MOHGS mufti and the dress code is left to individual preferences, however seasonal attire is encouraged and Elvis lookalikes will be allowed entrance.  The first tee time for golf is 10.24. The Rabbi has booked 4 slots. The competition will be over 11 or 12 holes, using 3 clubs and a putter.
Après golf will include the annual Kwok quiz, dominoes (supplied by the President and Johnnie) and table tennis if Winker can supply the gear. A new event this year will be a putting competition using the Cardinals putting machine. The President will attend the buffet but is at present unsure about the golf.
The Laird apologised once more for his enforced absence and made a tearful departure to the sound of applause and good wishes.

The meeting closed at 1.15pm.

Burt E. Kwok.