In Attendance: CM JBG ABW FB KS DF MM RH TM PL AL GA DGM JG

In recognition of the significant birthday of the Hon.  President (Soapy) The Chairman was persuaded to propose a special toast to Soapy which he did with his usual aplomb. It was greeted with much cheering and applause.

Results:

DoD was Soapy with 19 points (perhaps understandably given the magnitude of the day). His handicap will go up by 2.

DDoD was our beloved migrant Jockstrap with 20 points. handicap to go up by 1 point.

In second place was the Geezer with a very credible 37 points. He won £4.00 and his handicap is to be pulled by one shot.

The Winner was the ever popular and jocular Croc with a splendid 39 points. He took away £10.00 but more importantly the honour of holding the Soapy dish Trophy for the next 12 months. Handicap to be pulled by 2 shots.

Toasts:

The Chairman proposed a very special toast to Winker Watson who has indicated he is to give up golf for health reasons. As the Chair said however, once a Mohg always a Mohg. Winker will always be welcome in our company and we wish him well for the future.

Rory Mcilroy for winning the Canadian Open

A toast to Her Maj on her official birthday.

Biggles for proposing said toast.

Two Beers for stepping in, and doing so well, as Captain for the match against the Dirty Dozen.

Chris Minto for organising the visit to City for Mohgs on the Seniors Invitation Day.

Minutes of last meeting were accepted

Matters Arising:

The President referred to the proposed trip to St. Boswells on Friday 14th June. Due to the dire weather forecast and the Chair’s other golf commitments it has been postponed.

Jockstrap said that, on behalf of the Dirty Dozen, he wished to thank us for a thoroughly enjoyable day. A  return match at Beamish is proposed for 9th September. The Chair suggested that,in order to ensure there were sufficient numbers on both sides there should be some flexibility as to who played for who.This was agreed by all present.

Shagpile raised the trip to Bedlington and is to investigate dates. Brains suggested that, as there is a comp. on 29th July and so no tee times available for us, we consider that date. Shagpile is to see if that date is possible.

The Chair mentioned the question of County Cards,as previously raised by Herbie, and suggested that anyone who wished to get one should do so. He did, however, raise a doubt about being able to block book using the cards. A degree of ingenuity may be required. Answers on a postcard please!

Meeting officially closed at 1.30.

Post meeting:

President pointed out that he had said entertainment was to be provided to celebrate his birthday. He apologised to the Geezer for the lack of Nubile Dancers and proceeded to introduce a quiz worthy of Mensa. Attempts to answer were brave if not noteworthy!

Shagpile offered thanks to Soapy for an excellent 45 minutes of drink and good cheer. A sentiment that was echoed by all.