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

RESULTS: Only one 2 was posted by Shagpile on the 14th. The Rabbi was DoD with 29 points. DD’soD were Kwok, Winscale, the Cardinal, Wellen and 2Beers with 30 points apiece. Shagpile was runner up with 39 points. The winner and recipient of the New Year 🔔, was the ever popular Scuttler with 43 massive points.

FINANCE: £3.60 was collected in swears.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS AGM WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

MATTERS ARISING: The previous winner of the New Year bell, the Prof, has never been presented with his trophy. The President, who had originally donated the trophy, calmly proclaimed that he had another 🔔 which he would present to Shagpile at the earliest opportunity.

STATEMENT BY THE CHAIR: The Chair, with his usual zeal and eye for detail, puffed out his cheeks and chest and delivered a speech in stentorian tones which was almost Churchillian in its evocation of hope and commitment to future endeavours. He later admitted that the speech had been totally off the cuff but this in no way diminished its potency.

PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: The President thanked all members for their company and good humour during the past year.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The Cardinal in the words of Sajid Javid, proclaimed that ‘Austerity is over.’ The Brexit uncertainty had encouraged him during the last fiscal period, to keep the purse strings tight. However the gloom and despondency have now lifted and the funds now stand at a record £240.46, almost twice the amount registered at the last AGM. He proposed a new offer to members, to boost funds further, whereby members could pay 💰 the relatively small sum of £1 for unlimited swears throughout their round. He also informed the 🦊 Foxton group that they would receive a donation towards refreshments but that this would be paid retrospectively, due to the unfortunate misunderstandings after the previous award.

COMP. SEC. STATEMENT: The Comp. Sec. confidently declared, ‘We are what we are and we do what we do.’ This brief statement said it all.

ELECTION OF OFFICIALS: The previous holders of high office were elected en bloc.
The Chair proposed an annual election of a 👩‍✈️ Captain, to replace the Chair. However after a measured and thoughtful intervention by Brains he realised that his idea had no legs and promptly withdrew the proposal.

AOB: Herbie proposed a vote of thanks to the present officials for their enduring efforts throughout the year. This was seconded by the President who added that the officers were the best we had ever had.

The Chair in an emotional display of solidarity, proclaimed that he would now join the trip to both Foxton and Blyth.

The Scuttler advised all members that it will not be possible to enter names for more than one group for the Senior’s Competitions in future due to new rules which are to be implemented forthwith.

The Geezers cards are still missing and it was agreed that they are an important and enjoyable element of the game. It was decided to approach the Rabbi to see if he was willing to produce a new batch.

There being no further business, the meeting closed in good spirits at 1.55pm.

Burt E. Kwok.

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

Today’s meeting was chaired by the Cardinal, due to the absence of the Chair. He began by welcoming back the Laird after his adventures down under. The Laird tearfully replied that he was glad to be back in the fold after an exhausting flight and a restless night with broken sleep.

RESULTS: There was only one 2 posted by Herbie on the 4th. He scooped a total of £5.20, which included the rollover from last week. DoD was poor dejected 😩 Kwok with a miserable 😭 24 points. Joint DD’oD were Dewy and the Geezer with 29 points apiece. The runners up were Johnnie, Scuttler and 2Beers with 37 points each. Today’s joint winners were the triumphant Brains and Herbie with a magnificent 38 points apiece.

FINANCE: £5.10 was collected in swears.

TOASTS: To Lee Westwood for securing the HSBC Trophy 🏆 in Abu Dhabi.
To the England cricket team for their victory in the third test against South Africa 🇿🇦.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

There were no matters arising.

AOB: The Laird was shattered to discover that in last week’s minutes, the Chair intimated that he was ready to throw in the towel and relinquish his role as Chair of the organisation. He was informed that the idea proposed by the Chair for an annual election of a captain 👩‍✈️ to replace the Chair, would be thoroughly discussed at the forthcoming AGM and that if the current Chair was serious about moving to the back benches, he would be required to formally submit his resignation in a plain brown envelope.
* Members were reminded that the AGM will be next Monday 27 Jan.
* Shagpile revealed that there are now 10 names entered for the overnighter at 🦊 Foxton.
* The Cardinal informed the group that 7 punters had shown an interest in the Blyth trip on 20 March.

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

Burt Kwok.

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

RESULTS: Today’s event was a singles competition. There were no 2’s, therefore £2.60 is carried forward. D’soD were Kwok and the Scuttler with a miserable 24 points apiece. DD’soD were the Rabbi and Johnnie with 29 points apiece. Runner up was the Geezer with a creditable 39 points. The winner and this week’s champine was the indefatigable Brains with a huge total of 41 points.

FINANCE: No Geezer cards but a very healthy £7.30 in swears.

NO TOASTS WERE OFFERED.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

BUSINESS:
*8 members have signed up for the Foxton extravaganza. There was concern in some quarters that the game would be played on a Monday, since it was proposed last week that away days should if possible be played on any day but Monday. It was agreed that as this trip was an overnighter and part of a deal which had been fiercely negotiated by the redoubtable Shagpile, that it should go ahead as planned.
* The Cardinal has secured a deal for a game at Blyth on Friday 20 March, which will cost £10/punter. The true cost has been offset by his generous donation of a 4Ball voucher. Interested parties should email the Cardinal asap.
*The Geezer cards have been noticeable by their absence for the last couple of weeks, which has seriously depleted this important revenue stream. The Chair was aghast and verging on apoplectic when it was revealed that the cards have disappeared off the face of the earth. The Rabbi who was the maker and erstwhile holder of the cards, revealed that he had no knowledge of their current whereabouts and had no idea as to where they might be. The Chair, with his usual eloquence, appealed to the members to search their bags and leave no stone unturned until the cards are discovered and returned.
*The Chair dropped a minor bombshell when he revealed that he had pondered over his current position as head of the organisation and floated the idea that in future a new captain 👩‍✈️ should be elected each year. It was decided that this suggestion should be discussed in depth at the forthcoming AGM.
*The Rabbi apologised for his absence next week.

Burt E. Kwok

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

RESULTS: Today’s game was introduced by Brains and was played in groups of 3 with the best two scores counting. There were 2×2’s posted by Monty and El Mat who scooped the day’s takings plus the rollover from previous weeks. DoDs were Wellen, the Geezer and Brains with a score of 72 points. Runners up were the Scuttler, Johnnie and the Rabbi with 86 points. The winners and first champions of the New Year with a massive 89 points, were Kwok, 2Beers and Crocs.

TOASTS: The Chair raised his glass and proposed a toast for health and happiness in the New Year to all MOHGS—- past,  present and absent.

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

Brains proposed that the AGM be moved to 27 Jan, by which time the Laird would be back from his Australian adventure. There was unanimous approval.

Brains asked for someone to enter the Laird for the Seniors Comp on 22 Jan.
* Shagpile volunteered to attempt to book an overnighter at Foxton near the end of March, possibly on the last Sunday.
* The Cardinal has a voucher for a 4Ball at Blyth which must be used before the end of March. He will make enquiries about possible tee times and report back to interested parties. It was decided unanimously that if possible, away days should not be booked on Mondays.
# The Fin. Sec. reported that the total funds at his disposal stands at £213.17, not including today’s haul. It was also revealed that the total spent on the Christmas party 🎉 was £130. The Geezer hoped that everyone had enjoyed the savoury delights on offer.

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

Burt E. Kwok.

Today’s Results (3 M team 2 from 3 to count)
No 2s
DotDay Crocs, Johnnie & Ming – all go up plus 1
RUp and DDOtDay Chair, Monty & Brains – no change
WTeam Rabbi, Matador & Scuttler – all go down minus 1. They also get £3 each.

Toasts
To all current and past MOHGS for a wonderful 2020 ……….etc etc etc

Cash
2s dosh £1.80
Swears £3.10
Crocs kindly offered to keep the cash in his locker.