Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- DF, PL, CM, JG1, GW, PB, CC, BR, AW, DGM, PF, BD, FB.

MS joined the throng for the meeting. TM and MC were in two camps today but still managed to down a free drink!!

It was nice to welcome the Chair into his accustomed role.

Singles today with a field of 13. Before we started the Competition Secretary invited the MOHGS to stand and contemplate/remember the late Queen Elizabeth II.

He did announce that today’s competition would be played for the Chairman’s Quaich (more of that later) and that there would be no Geezer Cards as the GC monitor had forgotten them. Instead, there would be a levy of 20p on each participant.

After the competition and prior to the meeting the Chairman, quite appropriately proposed a toast to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Competition Results;

The esteemed Competition Secretary announced the results.

However, he clarified that today was not Chairman’s Quaich Day, after much consideration it would have to be re-arranged. Suspicion was voiced that the Quaich was lost/mislaid, however this fell on deaf ears! (many of which were in evidence)

No twos today so £2.60 to the Emperor’s coffers.

Duffer of the Day was Brains.

DDoTD with 28 points was Winker

In third place and receiving £2 with 36 points was Crocs,

Runner-up receiving £3 with 38 points was Wellen. (Good to see you again Wellen)

Winner and Champion for the week was Ming with a very acceptable 39 points and pocketing £7.

Unfortunately I did not record the swears money, but The Emperor did!

Toasts

The MOHGS stood as one to toast our King Charles III.

Toasts were also proffered to England Cricket for beating South Africa and taking the series. Also to Shane Lowry for winning the BMW PGA Championship.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

No matters arising.

AOB

It was suggested that the Chairman should sit in the middle of the meeting so that all could hear his dulcet tones. The Chairman’s response was muted to say the least. I think he said words to the effect that he would sit where he liked!!

The Rabbi asked if MOHGS would be playing next Monday, the day of the late Queen’s funeral.

PB, PL, AW, said that they would not be playing. The Laird counted that 7 MOHS here today would be playing. Any others wanting to play must let the Laird know by Wednesday 6pm so that he can adjust the tee bookings.

The Rabbi gave an update on Biggles’ progress. He is to have another operation at the RVI and will be travelling down this week to ready himself for surgery.

Kwok suggested that in view of hyperinflation across the country, MOGHS should increase the kitty money to £2. The proposal was roundly voted down. He was advised to return with a fully costed version of the budget.

The meeting closed at 12.50 pm

The sandwiches were ordered for 1pm so the Financial Guru bravely announce that another drink at the bar would be paid for from his tin. This was received by rapturous applause. (are you taking note Kwok?) Prompting the Chairman to announce that the Financial Director was the best the MOHGS have ever had! Like a rapier through the heart of the Scribe.

The sandwiches duly arrived and were quickly devoured. The Chairman then thanked the Scribe for organising. The damage had already been done.