PRESENT: B.Y, J.G(1), J.G(2), P.F, T.M, P.B, L.W, D.G-M, C.M, D.F, G.A, A.W, P.L, M.M, B.R.

Due to the absence of the Straggler, 2Beers agreed to chair the meeting.

RESULTS: Delivered by the Geezer, who deliberately cranked up the tension by announcing the results in a convoluted manner. DD’soD were Winker, 2Beers and Crocs with a derisory 76 points. D’soD were Brains, Winscales and the Laird with an even more derisory 70 points. The winners were everybody else, namely, (Prof, Geezer and Monty), (Rabbi, Shagpile and Emperor) and (Kwok, Cardinal and Johnnie) with 79 points apiece.

Only one 2 was recorded by Johnnie on the 8th who scooped the whole pot.

The winners agreed to accept one pound apiece in winnings with the residue going into the coffers.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

APOLOGIES: From all who weren’t present.

FINANCE: £3.90 was collected in swears as well as £6 in leftover winnings.

BUSINESS: The Chair welcomed back Kwok into the fold after an enforced sabbatical.

The Geezer announced that he had been in discussion with the management and had negotiated new starting times on Mondays -8.50-9.20. The new start times will commence on Monday 1 November. Members were asked to gather at 8.30 for the draw.

TOASTS: Rory McIlroy, Matthew Fitzpatrick and Morpeth Town F.C.

To young May Shaw who has recently been appointed as assistant professional at the club.

FOXTON: Shagpile has successfully organised the expedition but is unfortunately unable to play on the Monday and asked for a volunteer to take his place. Please contact him if you wish to be considered. Peter Burchall will also not be attending due to a misunderstanding at the time of the booking. All members were requested to convene in the clubhouse at Foxton at 11am. The first tee is booked for midday.

CHRISTMAS PARTY: The party is scheduled for 13 December and the format will be discussed at a later meeting.

Malcolm Sage joined the meeting, looking resplendent and besuited. Why was he wearing a suit????

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 12.50.

Burt E. Kwok.