Apologies from all those not here.

Sick notes provided by The Laird, Johnnie and Crocs. Although Crocs made a valiant attempt to partake, however illness got the better of him!

Present: – GW, PL, PF, MC, BR, CC, MD, JG (1), TH, MF, MS, DGM, AW, PB, FB, MM, JG (3).  Last three festivities only!

Fourteen contested the Christmas Plate over the first 12 holes of the course. A pleasant day for the 16^{th of} December, only a gale force wind to spoil the golf!

Full handicap allowance, clearly.

Despite our esteemed Chairman being present, he requested the stand-in to take the meeting. Two Beers did so with Christmas Spirit and bonhomie.

He immediately welcomed, The Chair, Shagpile and Silverfox to the gathering.

Competition Results.

Announced to the manor born by Brains.

Only one two today by The Matador at the par four first!!! He collects £2.80.

Duffer of the Day was Ming with a surprisingly low score of 14 points.

Deputy Duffer of the Day was Sparky with 20 points, clearly the warm weather training in Florida has yet to rear any reward.

Runners Up were Brains, Two Beers and The Rabbi with 29 points, they receive £2 each.

However, today’s winner and recipient of the Christmas Plate was The Matador with an outstanding 32 points, he gets £8 and the Plate to be presented when Crocs is feeling better!!

Handicaps adjusted as normal.

Levy raised £7.00.

Toasts

The Matador for runner up spot last Wednesday.

The Emperor for being part of the Texas Scramble Team to win the Club Competition last Saturday.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None

AOB

Brains took a show of hands for those playing next Monday and the following Monday. Sufficient to retain our tee times.

In absentia, The Laird asked if any MOHG was willing to attend the Clubs First Aid Course. The Matador has already signed up to do it.

The Cardinal expressed his disappointment at the array of Christmas Sweaters. By his assessment only three and a half out of seventeen. A poor show!

Everyone offered thanks to Emperor for organising the food and drink today. Curry, rice, chips and poppadoms were just the ticket.

The meeting closed at 1.30. Followed quickly by a general knowledge quiz courtesy of Kwok! Won by The Rabbi and Shagpile who scoped the pot.

Thanks to Kwok for the quiz and again to Emperor for excellent organisation. Already looking forward to next year!