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

Sixteen members turned up for the competition, therefore the game was played in groups of 4 with the best two scores counting.

The Geezer agreed to Chair the meeting and Shotgun was persuaded to reveal the results. It was good to see the Laird in a non official capacity, attend the meeting after undergoing surgery on his hand last week

RESULTS: Only one 2 carded by Monty on the 14th. The D’soD with a paltry 80 points were the Cardinal, the Rabbi, Herbie and the President. Today’s champs were Ming, Kwok, the Prof and 2Beer, each of whom will be deducted one shot.

FINANCE: £5.10 in swears and £3.40 in Geezers cards.

TOASTS: To 2Beers who became a grandfather to baby Florence Rose.

To the victorious England cricket team.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

MATTERS ARISING:
Herbie announced that the pairings for the Dirty Dozen game will be revealed shortly. The participants were asked to muster at 9.15 on 3 June. Bacon sarnies can be preordered by contacting 2Beers.

BUSINESS:
*The President was keen to announce that this year’s Soapy day will be on 10 June. He will place £85 behind the bar for drinks and revealed that entertainment will also be provided. The competition for Soapy’s Dish will be played for with only 4 clubs and a putter.
*The President further announced that the outing to St. Boswells golf course on the banks of the mighty Tweed will be on 14 June. The entire Executive will be present but other members, even those without portfolio are warmly invited to attend. The course is only 9 holes, to be played twice. Food may be available depending on the number of members who attend.
*Crocs agreed to arrange a game at the City G.C on June 3 since Morpeth G.C is host to the Seniors Open. Those who wish to attend are urged to contact Crocs asap.
*The Geezer proposed that in future it should be possible to pledge £1 at the beginning of a round on Mondays and then swear with impunity and gay abandon throughout the round. The proposal was passed unanimously and will no doubt help to swell the coffers.
There being no further business, the meeting closed in good spirits at 12.57.
Kwok.

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

RESULTS: Delivered eloquently by the Laird, who in his preamble remarked that the good weather and course conditions had set the scene for a closely fought contest. There was one 2 carded by Monty on the 4th. He collected a total of £4.60 including the   leftover from last week. DoD was the unfortunate Brains with 26 points. DDoD was the Rabbi with a slightly better 27 points. Runner up was the Laird with 38 points(kerching). The overall winner and champine of the week was newest member of the MOHGS fraternity, Monty with a very solid 39 points. He may need to reinforce his pockets if he continues to play with such authority.

FINANCE: £4.40 in Geezers cards and £2.70 in swears. The swears was short by 10p due to the fact that the Chair, who it is well known, carries loads of cash, refused to pay his rightful dues, after a foul mouthed assault on poor innocent Burty Kwok.

TOASTS: Best wishes were extended to the Laird who enters hospital tomorrow for an operation on his hand.

To the Magpies for ending the season on a high after the 4-0 thrashing of Fulham.

THE MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

MATTERS ARISING:

Kwok revealed that he was available, if selected for the match v the Dirty Dozen.

BUSINESS:
Winscale noted that the course is closed on 9 June for a County event. Courtesy courses have been nominated by the club for members who might wish to play away.

The Seniors Open will be held at Magdalene Fields Berwick on 7 August at a cost of £7/ head.

The Laird revealed that he will have time on his hand(and stitches), so will attempt to collate eclectic scores only for those who wish to partake. Please contact the Laird asap if you wish to be involved.

The Chair will be absent for the next 2 weeks, soaking up the sun in Majorca with Mrs. B.

Brains apologised for his absence next week.

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

Burt Kwok.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- RY, JG, PL, PB, BD, DGM, GW, CM

The Rabbi stepped into the breach again to chair the meeting with his usual aplomb.

Competition Results;

No twos posted so £1.60 roll over to next week.

Four ball better ball competition today off yellow tees.

Duffers of the Day with 37 points were Prof and Crocs.

Winners were Wellen and El Mat together with Brains and The Cardinal with 43 points who all pouched £2. Kerching!!

Handicaps will be adjusted as appropriate.

No swears box and no Geezers Cards insufficient participants

Toasts

None (this is getting even more boring)

Previous minutes were agreed as a correct record.

Matters Arising

Beamish dirty Dozen fixture was addressed by the more than capable stand in skipper Two Beers. It has been agreed that it will be played at Morpeth on 3 June. At the moment we have 11 competitors and would like another to enter the fray. So far Winscale, Monty, Two Beers, The Chair, Shotgun, Wellen, Crocs, Rabbi, The Geezer, Prof, The Cardinal have put their caps in the ring anyone else please let Two Beers know asap.

Tee booked for 10am, Two Beers to check out bacon butties prior to play. There will be the usual matchplay against Beamish together with a stableford singles comp. Club hadicaps will be in force that day. Sweep to be £2 per player.

AOB

The Scuttler has a pair entered for Wickham Seniors Open on Saturday 1 June at 10.40am. He is looking for a partner as The Rabbi is unavailable, anyone who can help out please ring him on 07740868034.

The Cardinal won a fourball at Blyth golf club and was willing to organise a day out to Blyth for the MOHGS to include the free 4 ball. Two Beers also has a two for one at the same course so could be a cheap day out.

The Cardinal has not yet investigated Craigielaw.

Meeting closed at 12.39