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

> RESULTS: Only one 2 posted by Burt, who also claimed the rollover from last week. D’soD were the unfortunate pairing of El Mat and Bumpers with a derisory 35 points. The runners up were Shagpile and 2Beers with 46 points. This week’s winners with a magnificent score of 48 points were the dream team pairing of the Rabbi and Brains who racked up a magnificent score of 48 points. Today’s Comp was a 4Ball Betterball.

The Chair began the meeting by toasting the group with a half empty pint of Guinness and wishing all a happy and prosperous 2019.

TOASTS: To the Geezer who announced that he is to become a g/father for the second time on 29 June.

BUSINESS: The Chair introduced a new word into the MOHGS vocabulary when he announced that in future the group must MUSTER at 8.15-8.30 on Mondays in order to make a prompt start and avoid alienating the groups which follow.

There followed a lively debate about the use of Geezers cards which was eventually brought to a conclusion by the sage old President who reminded the group that they are gentlemen and should politely and sensibly come to a mutual agreement without rancour or resentment. These wise words were endorsed by the Fin. Sec. who opined that common sense should prevail in all matters.

The Chair officially welcomed Wellen to the MOHGS brotherhood.

Herbie had been looking into the possibility of organising an Escape Room evening, however the Chair urged a note of caution when he announced that a group of 5 Polish girls had been killed at a similar event whilst trying to escape. Crocs immediately said, “I’m out!” and Herbie agreed to postpone the activity.

The AGM will be held in two weeks time.

Crocs announced with near certainty that the eclectic information will be available at the AGM.

The Rabbi has gleaned some information about away days at Chester-le-Street which he will pass on to the Cardinal.

Winscales is looking into the possibility of organising a game at Foxton.

The Cardinal is checking the possibilities of away days at courses with a reciprocal arrangement with Morpeth.

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

Burt E. Kwok.