PRESENT: D.G-M, M.M, P.F, D.F, G.A, J.G, P.L, T.M.

The Rabbi agreed to Chair the meeting.

The Geezer overtly monitored the cash as it was deposited into each kitty. He counted the cash and verified that all was in order. He then proposed that in future the kitties should be scrutinised and the totals established before the meetings begin. This proposal was overwhelmingly passed.

RESULTS: Today’s game was a fourball betterball. The Laird delivered the results. There were no 2’s, therefore today’s £1.60 will be carried forward, together with the unclaimed £1.80 from the previous week. The DoD’s were the unfortunate pairing of Shagpile and Winscales with 36 points. Runners up were the Laird and Kwok with 41 points. Joint winners with 42 points apiece were 2Beers & Brains and the Geezer & Rabbi. All winners will be pulled one shot whilst the losers will gain a shot each.

TOASTS: To John Rahm who was victorious in the DP world tour Championship. Also to the young Scot, Robert McIntyre, who was named Rookie of the year. It was noted that in their press interviews, both players appeared to be well grounded, humble individuals.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.
MATTERS ARISING: There was growing concern over the whereabouts of the Chairman as well as growing anxiety about the missing cash. The Laird insisted that the Chair was honest and honourable and would no doubt return the cash with interest, in the fullness of time. Winscales, with his knowledge of the banking world agreed to assess the likely return when compound interest was added to the basic amount.

BUSINESS: 2Beers will be able to enter the names for the Seniors Comp next week but will be absent on business for the following 2 weeks. The Rabbi is still carless but hopes to have his vehicle back shortly and therefore may be available to do the honours.
* The Laird announced that the first tee time next Monday will be 8.48, in line with his negotiated deal with the manager. The 8.48 start time will pertain for the whole of December and January. He therefore proposed that muster time be adjusted to 8.30.
* The Geezer submitted his apologies for the next several weeks as he will shortly be embarking on a trip to Pittsburgh before a well deserved break in Egypt. He hopes to return to the fold sometime in January.
* Brains revealed that the first tee time on Mon 9 December, Party Day, will be 10am. Competitors note that only three clubs plus a putter are allowed. The format of the competition and the number of holes played will be decided on the day.

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

BURT E. KWOK.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PB, GA, LW, DGM, JG, DF, MC, TM,GW (Left after golf, flying to Spain)

Nine MOHGS played the course as presented. Holes 13, 14 and 15 out of bounds so only 15 holes played. The ground was definitely hard to soft, hard in the frost and soft elsewhere. A two from tree competition was arranged by the ever popular Laird, who also agreed to Chair the meeting.

Competition Results;

No twos today, £1.80 into the pot for next week, now totalling £4.60. No doubt awaiting Monty.

Duffers of the Day were Johnnie, The Geezer and The Laird with 56 points.

Deputy Duffers and Runners up were The Cardinal, The Matador and Brains with 59 points.

Winners were Bumpers, Winscale and Two Beers with 62 points and walked off with £3 each, together with a one shot handicap reduction.

Handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

Swears gleaned £3.

Toasts

Tommy Fleetwood for a mighty performance in Sun City.

All the home nations football teams for not losing at the weekend.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

No matters arising.

AOB

The financial director and Christmas Party organiser thanked Herbie and Wellens for letting him know of their likely attendance at the Christmas Party. There followed a number of representations re attendance on 9 December, at the last count we have 9. Bumpers, Winscale, Cardinal, Brains, Crocs, President and Shotgun plus the above two. Can any others please let the Christmas Party Convener know asap.

Proposal is for golf at 10am, Three Clubs and Putter Competition followed by food at 2.30pm and festivities beyond that.

Bumpers offered apologies for next Monday, Johnnie wondered if apologies were absolutely necessary and was advised that no sanctions were in place if apologies were not given.

The Geezer suggested an award for the MOHG who attended the most in a year. He suggested a drink at the bar for such a nominee. Unfortunately, his was a lone voice yet again!

Winscale resurrected the suggestion of using the swing room at the Christmas Party. He suggested a nearest the pin competition when each group finished the round on 9 December. This has still legs and would cost a maximum of £10 for an hour. Kieron happened to be passing and he said he would have to run it past David.

It was again observed (not by the Financial Director) that The Chairman had not been seen since he was given custody of the £80 drinks allowance for the aborted Foxton fixture. Speculation was rife although the Competition Supremo felt that the Chair was ‘good for it’ !!!

The meeting closed at 12.30.

PRESENT: P.F, D.G-M, M.C, L.W(l/e), G.W, P.B, M.S, C.M, B.D, G.A, T.H, T.M, J.G(1), J.G(2).

The Cardinal agreed to Chair the meeting due to the absence of the Straggler.

RESULTS: No 2’s were posted. The D’soD were the Scuttler and Cardinal with 25 points apiece. DDoD was Brains with 26 points. Kwok was runner up with 34 points. The worthy winner with a formidable 39 points and champine of the day was Wellen. H/caps will be adjusted accordingly.

FINANCE: The swears pot totalled £4.60. The contributions to each of the kitties was closely monitored by the ever vigilant Geezer, to ensure there was no repeat of last week, when the 2’s kitty was in deficit to the tune of 60p. There was much concern about the whereabouts of the Straggler, since he appears to have absconded with the the cash, allocated from the swears tin, for the aborted trip to Foxton!!!

TOASTS: To Shotgun wishing him a speedy recovery after his forthcoming surgery.
To Tyrell Hatton who won the Turkish Open on the 4th playoff hole under floodlights.
To the England cricket team.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

MATTERS ARISING:
Winscales confirmed that he is continuing to pursue his enquiries about a trip to a golf tournament in the new year, possibly in April. He is looking for suggestions from the members and will report back when he has some more concrete proposals.
* Wellen had spoken to the head green keeper during his round and he had praised the MOHGS for carrying bags and not using motorised trolleys.

CHRISTMAS PARTY: The Hon. Fin. Sec. has contacted the club caterers and determined that the menu for the party will be a choice between Chilli and rice/chips or curry and rice/chips. The food will be paid for from the swears tin. The party will take place in the clubhouse on Monday 9 Dec., after a round of golf using only 3 club plus a putter. The competition will be for the Christmas Shield which is at present in the safekeeping of the present holder, Brains. The party will take place even if the weather is inclement and the golf has to be cancelled. Christmas attire is not obligatory but extra portions of chips/rice may be awarded to those making an effort. The Hon. Fin. Sec. needs to know the number of participants next week so that he can place an order with the caterers.

There being no further business, the meeting closed amicably at 1.20.
Burt Kwok.

Attendees

FB, ABW,MC,DF,JG,JG,DGM,TH,PL,MM,TM,CM,MS,KS,LW,GW.

Results

1 two at the 17th by Herbie (£3.20).

DoD Straggler and Soapy + 1 shot.

RUp Crocs&Geezer, Monty&Shotgun (£1 each)

W Herbie&Rabbi (£6 each) – 1 shot.

Cash

2xjumper fines (£1) + swears (£5.90). Cash being held in Crocs posh locker.

Toasts

Rory Mac (HSBC), Lewis Hamilton (F1 Champ), Scuttler (on his return to action).

Minutes of 28/10

Accepted.

Foxton

Shagpile to explore potential rebooking opportunities.

AoB

The Laird gave his apologies for non attendance next Monday.

Meeting closed at 13:10.