PRESENT: G.A, T.H, P.L, M.S, C.M, F..B(left early), P.F, K.S, C.D, T.M, L.W, D.G-M, J.G.

The Rabbi accepted the role of Chair due to Chair being forced to leave early with an upset tummy.

RESULTS: The results were delivered by Brains. Today’s game was a singles competition. There were 3×2’s by Soapy, Johnnie and Crocs. DoD with a miserable 32 points was the unfortunate Geezer. DDoD was Kwok with a more reasonable 36 points. The runner up with a magnificent 47 points was the indefatigable Soapy. Today’s winner with an incredible score of 48 points was the canny and hirsute Brains.

FINANCE: There were no Geezers cards in operation. £2.30 was collected in swears.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

MATTERS ARISING:

The thorny question of the forthcoming trip to Foxton was top of the agenda. Winscales had spoken to the manager of Foxton and had agreed in principle a deal to take a group to play on 28th. However he was conscious of the controversial issues involved and left the deal on ice pending the outcome of today’s meeting.

The Chair asked for an indication of how many members were interested in playing at Foxton and the majority signified that they were. There were however a significant group who indicated that they would prefer to play at Morpeth.

The President opined that each individual should be free to decide their venue of choice as this has always been the MOHGS way.

It was observed that in a previous meeting there was a motion that Monday should be reserved for playing exclusively at Morpeth and that away days should be organised on another day. This argument was countered by another member who ventured that he reserved Mondays for golf and if away days were played on another day, he may not be available.

Winscales then cut through the Gordian knot and proposed that he booked the course at Foxton on 28th January. The proposal was seconded by Herbie and passed by a majority decision. Members who wish to play should email Winscales asap.

The Rabbi will need to know who intends to play at Morpeth on 28th so that he can book the appropriate number of tee times. Please contact him asap. Those who are playing at Morpeth are expected to muster at 8.15-8.30.

The President congratulated the Rabbi for his efficient chairing of today’s meeting.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 1pm.

Kwok.