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.