Present: – JG (1), PB, LW, PF, DF, MS, CM, MD, PL, DF, GW, MS (2), MM

Herbie assumed the Chair.

He welcomed Shagpile to the AGM

Last AGM minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

No matters arising.

Report of the Secretary.

Apologies received from Two Beers, The Geezer and Emperor.

The Secretary had received no resignation letter from any officers within the prescribed timescale, nor the designated method of resignation.

He has received one notice of amendment to the current handicap adjustment and suggested that this be done under AOB.

The Chairman thanked all the officers for their efforts over the last year and thanked them for continuing for another year.

Report of the Competition Secretary

The esteemed comp. sec. provided a full report on the last years playing activities.

Competition winners: –

Bob Hallett Trophy       Brains

Soapy Dish                   Scuttler

MOHGS C’ship             Two Beers

Chairman’s Quaich       The Laird

Xmas Plate                   The Rabbi

AGM Bell                       TBA

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Upcoming years dates are in the diary.

2025/26 we had away day visits to Seahouses and George Washington.

Overnight visit to Kilspindie and Craigielaw.

Changes have been made to ensure names are entered on the BRS. Management team are still supportive of our group.

We welcome a new member to the MOHGS this year, Club Captain Murray, formally adopted as Minty.

Best wishes to all MOHGS who have not played as much this last year due to illness and injury. Namely Straggler, Shagpile, Scuttler, Crocs and Emperor. Hopefully some will return to the fold soon.

Here’s hoping for another successful year.

Report of the Financial Secretary

Written report provided by the Emperor, attached!

Discussion followed on the merits of a weekly levy to provide funds for Xmas and Quaich. It was agreed to reinstate the Geezer Cards from next week and to leave the issue open until the Emperor is available.

The MOHGS who have not been playing all agreed they were happy to contribute to the meals and drinks at the above events.

Report of the Chairman

Thanked all officers and MOHGS for their support.

Appointment of Officers

The existing officers are in post for another year!

AOB

The Secretary announced the submitted proposal by The Laird to revert to the previous handicap adjustments.

After discussion, The Matador seconded the motion. When put to the vote it was agreed almost unanimously.

Johnnie suggested that there should be an active recruitment drive for new members. It was agreed that new players could always be invited to ‘test the water’ on Monday mornings.

The meeting closed at 12.34.