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

Before the meeting started the Geezer confessed that he believed he had infringed the rules of golf because of advice given, in good faith, as a result of losing his ball in the rough on two occasions. The Hon. Comp. Sec. was noticeable by his absence therefore Brains and the Chair offered positive suggestions as to what the Geezer should do to rectify the situation. As a result he was pulled by 4 shots. The ruling was that the Geezer should have dropped a ball, where he thought the first was lost and accept a 2 shot penalty.

RESULTS: Delivered impeccably by the resourceful Brains. There were 3×2’s by Bumpers and the Rabbi on 17th and the Geezer on the 14th. DoD’s were Kwok and the Geezer with 28 points apiece. DDoD was 2Beers with 31 points. In third place was Wellen with 42 points. The runner up with 44 points was Brains. The winner with a massive 47 points was the ever popular Shotgun.

TOASTS: The birth of Scuttlers granddaughter was unfortunately overlooked last week, therefore glasses were raised and whooping and hollering to greet the birth of baby Poppy.

To a glut or flurry or gaggle of MOHGS who came second and third in last week’s Seniors Comp.

Last week’s minutes were accepted in their entirety.

MATTERS ARISING:

* Today’s game was a singles competition. There was slight consternation from some members that the Comp was unfair in that, due to greens being prepared by the green keepers and volunteers, the pin positions were constantly being changed therefore some competitors were forced to play what was essentially a different course. Brains took complete control of the situation and announced in a measured tone that —-” We play the course as presented.” This announcement cut immediately through the Gordian Knot and silenced the baying mob.

* The Chair spoke eloquently about the forthcoming executive trip to St. Boswells on the  bank of the mighty Tweed. He revealed that the perception by some members was that the trip was an exclusive jaunt for the Executive only and that this was certainly not the case. He insisted that other less privileged individuals were free to join the party and furthermore that he and the President would welcome participants with open arms.

* There was no update on the forthcoming trip to Slaley Hall. Questions were asked about the recuperation of the Social Sec. Someone suggested he may be on holiday. Best wishes were expressed for his recovery.

* Shagpile revealed that the Percy House competition would take place at Whitley Bay G.C on Mon. 3 June. The Comp. would consist of 4 man teams and the cost would be £100/team. Interested parties should contact Shagpile asap.

There being no further business, the meeting closed amicably at 1.07pm.

Burt K.

PRESENT: D.G-M, M.S, D.F, P.F, G.W, B.Y, T.M, J.G, C.M, M.M, A.B-W, C.C, L.W, K.S.

The President agreed to Chair the meeting but unfortunately was forced to relinquish the position and invited Kwok to take over, whilst he tucked into a plate of eggs accompanied by lightly browned toast.

RESULTS: No 2’s were recorded therefore £2.80 is carried forward. The DoD with a miserable 29 points was the unfortunate Crocs. DDoD was Brains with 31 points. Runners up were the Geezer and the Prof with 41 points apiece. The winner and champine was the ever cheerful and enthusiastic Shagpile with a magnificent 43 points.

FINANCE: £4.60 in swears and £3.80 in Geezers cards.

TOASTS: To the Geezer and the Chair who became grandparents to a new granddaughter and grandson respectively.To Herbie and 2Beers who won last week’s Seniors with a majestic 59 points.
To Gordon Banks and Gene Littler RIP.

* The Rabbi and Prof were thanked for their efforts in booking the tees for Mondays games and to the Geezer who sorted out the block booking for future games.

* The Comp. Sec. was invited to clarify the rules for two Geezers cards. He very confidently decreed that the double bogey card should be awarded to a player who doesn’t complete a hole. He further stated that if a ball lands amid branches and twigs, it does not deserve the ‘under the tree’ card.

* The President revealed that his proposed game at Boswells may be held on 15 June.

There being no further business, the meeting closed amicably at 1.12pm.

Burt Kwok.

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

> RESULTS: There were 3×2’s—Shotgun, Crocs and the Geezer who shared a shedload of cash, £8.40, which included unclaimed cash from previous weeks. Today’s game was played in pairs, with the best score recorded on odd holes and both scores recorded on even holes. The D’soD were Dewy and 2Beers with a paltry 53 points. Runners up were Shotgun and Wellen as well as the Scuttler and the Laird, with 66 points apiece. The winning duo were the ever popular Prof and Straggler with a stupendous 68 points.

> The Chair began the meeting by ringing a rather charming little bell. The President revealed that bell was the new trophy to be played for on the day of the AGM and then promptly presented it to this year’s champ, the esteemed Prof. Thanks were expressed to the President for his generous donation.

> A glut of small denomination coins were discovered in today’s collection which the Chair declared was totally unacceptable. NO MORE SHRAPNEL, he screamed and stood tall to give greater emphasis to his outburst. The President nodded sagely.

> TOASTS: To David Law who secured his first professional win on the circuit in Oz.
> To the victorious England RU team.
> To the Laird and Rabbi who won the Seniors Comp, two weeks ago.

> THE MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING WERE ACCEPTED.

> MATTERS ARISING:
> SLALEY HALL: The Cardinal had risen from his sick bed to be present at the meeting. He was thanked for his attendance and wished well in his recuperation. He revealed that he is short of one member for the forthcoming trip to Slaley Hall which means that he is unable to fulfil the requirements for the deal on offer. He decided to renegotiate with Slaley and apply for a date later in the year.

> *Shagpile is willing to organise a team to enter the Lifeboat Appeal Invitation at Newbiggin on Friday 3 May. More information will follow.

> *Soapy declared that he and the Chair are planning an executive trip to St. Boswells golf club which is situated on the south bank of the river Tweed. He suggested that the event would take place on a Friday in mid June and that other members could join the exalted couple upon application. The fees are £10/round and deposited in an honesty box.

> *Crocs was perturbed by the number of MOHGS attending on Monday mornings and suggested that a maximum of 26 could possibly attend. He remarked that it was difficult to gauge how many tees to book, without incurring the wrath of other club members. The Geezer proposed that he would speak to the manager to ask if it was possible to make a block booking for five tee times each Monday. It was agreed to follow this course of action. The Geezer will report at the next meeting.

> There being no further business, the meeting closed amiably at 1.15pm.

Burt E. Kwok.