Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PB, CM, MD, JG(2), PL, DF, BR, JG(1), TH, FB (meeting only)

The Chairman assumed the Chair.

Nine players today on a wet Bank Holiday Monday, the Competition Secretary devised a three man team format with the best score only to count. In view of the weather, he suggested a curtailed round of 11 holes, 1-7, 12, 16-18.

The Chairman formally announced the death of MOHGS member Bob Hallett (aka Jockstrap). A minute silence was observed before the Chairman reminisced about Bobby with much fondness. Biggles passed on his condolences through the Rabbi. Glasses were raised to remember Bob, RIP.

The funeral will take place at West Road Crematorium on 24^th May at 11am, and afterwards at Beamish Park Golf Club. It was suggested that a MOHG should perhaps say a few words at the funeral about Bob. Crocs would be willing to do so if fellow MOGHS would contribute to the memories.

The Chairman will ask Simon (Bob’s son) about the dress code to establish the appropriateness of MOHGS attire.

Competition Results;

No twos recorded today, the pot to go to the Emperor’s Fund.

Duffers of the Day were Rabbi, Crocs and Scuttler with 24 points.

DDsoTD and Runners Up were Davo, Brains and The Cardinal with 26 points.

Winners were The Laird, Monty and Emperor with 27 points, each receiving £3.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time honoured manner.

No Geezer Cards, no swears, but the Levey raised £4.50

Toasts

No further toasts.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

No Matters Arising

AOB

Brains raised the issue of Seniors Invitation Day at Morpeth on 31^st May.

Some MOHS would be playing, some were away, and Scuttler offered to speak to Two Beers with a view to booking Westerhope for those not playing Invitation Day. Early names for alternative golf were Crocs, Scuttler, Two Beers, Brains and Laird. Any others please let Two Beers know asap.

The Laird now has 8 players for RNLI day at Newbiggin on 9^th June.

They are Davo, Laird, Two Beers, Rabbi, Crocs, Emperor, Herbie and Johnnie.

Twelve plays have been named for visit to Hobson on 19 June, you all know who you are, any changes let Laird know asap.

Crocs advised there was still an available four ball at Burgham, however reports of poor course conditions have prevented him from exploring dates.

The Cardinal is unavailable next Monday (childminding down South), an alternative scribe will be required.

The meeting closed at 11.20 am. Even better than last week Chairman!