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

RESULTS: Delivered by the Comp. Sec. There were no 2’s, therefore £2.40 is carried forward. Today’s game was odds and evens whereby one score was recorded on the odd holes and two scores on the even holes. D’soD were the unfortunate Brains, Cardinal and Monty with a paltry 58 points. DD’soD and also runners up were the Geezer, Kwok and Ming as well as Johnnie, 2Beers and the Laird with 62 points apiece. The winners with a majestic 65 points and champines of the week, were Crocs, the Straggler and the Emperor. The Comp. Sec. finished his summation by appealing to all members to contact Brains with their h/cap information ASAP, or face the prospect of playing off scratch on 1 April.

TOASTS: To Gordon Lee—RIP.

BUSINESS:

The Laird requested that, in the time honoured tradition, all MOGHS who are likely to miss the following week’s game, report their forthcoming absence at Monday’s meeting.

€ 2Beers reported that he had contacted Hexham G.C with a tentative enquiry about a possible away day. The Manager indicated that he was not keen to offer discounts to large groups. 2Beers also stated that it would be helpful in negotiating a deal if he was able to offer a definite date to the host club. The Geezer opined that the MOHGS had earlier decided not to play away days on Mondays.
2Beers also mentioned the possibility of playing in Seniors Open competitions such as the one at South Shields which was available at £25/head.

• The Cardinal offered to contact Eaglescliff to obtain prices and availability.
  ¥ The Cardinal reported that he had recently encountered Soapy and that the President was in good spirits and looking forward to his granddaughters wedding in May. He was sorry that he was unable to play golf at present but was still keeping busy and in good health. The Chair immediately raised his glass and proposed a toast to absent friends which was warmly endorsed by the members.

The wily old Croc reported that he had recently discovered a small red muffin bag in Costa Coffee with the words—-‘Christmas to Go,’ emblazoned on the front. He used the vis aid to remind the members that it’s never too early to start planning for the Christmas Party.

The Fin. Sec. replied that the group need not wait for Christmas and immediately proposed a jamboree in the Summer. It was decided that this might not be such a bad idea and that it would be further discussed at a subsequent meeting and could possibly tie in with the Queens Jubilee celebrations.

¥ Ming, apropos nothing suddenly thrust his phone in the air and declared enthusiastically that he had just been appointed to a position at the Commonwealth Games, to be held this Summer. ——– watch this space.
$ The Chair reminded all members that the AGM would be held on 28 March. He reminded retiring officers that their impending resignations must be presented to the Secretary in a brown envelope prior to the meeting.

There being no further business, the meeting concluded jovially at 12.45.

Burt Kwok.