PRESENT: K.S, P.F, P.L(l/e), M.M, M.S, J.G, T.H, C.D, D.F, D.G-M, G.A, F.B, P.B, M.C.

RESULTS: Only one 2 was posted by Shagpile on the 14th. The Rabbi was DoD with 29 points. DD’soD were Kwok, Winscale, the Cardinal, Wellen and 2Beers with 30 points apiece. Shagpile was runner up with 39 points. The winner and recipient of the New Year 🔔, was the ever popular Scuttler with 43 massive points.

FINANCE: £3.60 was collected in swears.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS AGM WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

MATTERS ARISING: The previous winner of the New Year bell, the Prof, has never been presented with his trophy. The President, who had originally donated the trophy, calmly proclaimed that he had another 🔔 which he would present to Shagpile at the earliest opportunity.

STATEMENT BY THE CHAIR: The Chair, with his usual zeal and eye for detail, puffed out his cheeks and chest and delivered a speech in stentorian tones which was almost Churchillian in its evocation of hope and commitment to future endeavours. He later admitted that the speech had been totally off the cuff but this in no way diminished its potency.

PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: The President thanked all members for their company and good humour during the past year.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The Cardinal in the words of Sajid Javid, proclaimed that ‘Austerity is over.’ The Brexit uncertainty had encouraged him during the last fiscal period, to keep the purse strings tight. However the gloom and despondency have now lifted and the funds now stand at a record £240.46, almost twice the amount registered at the last AGM. He proposed a new offer to members, to boost funds further, whereby members could pay 💰 the relatively small sum of £1 for unlimited swears throughout their round. He also informed the 🦊 Foxton group that they would receive a donation towards refreshments but that this would be paid retrospectively, due to the unfortunate misunderstandings after the previous award.

COMP. SEC. STATEMENT: The Comp. Sec. confidently declared, ‘We are what we are and we do what we do.’ This brief statement said it all.

ELECTION OF OFFICIALS: The previous holders of high office were elected en bloc.
The Chair proposed an annual election of a 👩‍✈️ Captain, to replace the Chair. However after a measured and thoughtful intervention by Brains he realised that his idea had no legs and promptly withdrew the proposal.

AOB: Herbie proposed a vote of thanks to the present officials for their enduring efforts throughout the year. This was seconded by the President who added that the officers were the best we had ever had.

The Chair in an emotional display of solidarity, proclaimed that he would now join the trip to both Foxton and Blyth.

The Scuttler advised all members that it will not be possible to enter names for more than one group for the Senior’s Competitions in future due to new rules which are to be implemented forthwith.

The Geezers cards are still missing and it was agreed that they are an important and enjoyable element of the game. It was decided to approach the Rabbi to see if he was willing to produce a new batch.

There being no further business, the meeting closed in good spirits at 1.55pm.

Burt E. Kwok.

PRESENT: D.F, T.H, J.G, P.F, M.M, L.W, M.C, M.S, D.G-M, C.D, C.M, T.M, P.B.

Today’s meeting was chaired by the Cardinal, due to the absence of the Chair. He began by welcoming back the Laird after his adventures down under. The Laird tearfully replied that he was glad to be back in the fold after an exhausting flight and a restless night with broken sleep.

RESULTS: There was only one 2 posted by Herbie on the 4th. He scooped a total of £5.20, which included the rollover from last week. DoD was poor dejected 😩 Kwok with a miserable 😭 24 points. Joint DD’oD were Dewy and the Geezer with 29 points apiece. The runners up were Johnnie, Scuttler and 2Beers with 37 points each. Today’s joint winners were the triumphant Brains and Herbie with a magnificent 38 points apiece.

FINANCE: £5.10 was collected in swears.

TOASTS: To Lee Westwood for securing the HSBC Trophy 🏆 in Abu Dhabi.
To the England cricket team for their victory in the third test against South Africa 🇿🇦.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

There were no matters arising.

AOB: The Laird was shattered to discover that in last week’s minutes, the Chair intimated that he was ready to throw in the towel and relinquish his role as Chair of the organisation. He was informed that the idea proposed by the Chair for an annual election of a captain 👩‍✈️ to replace the Chair, would be thoroughly discussed at the forthcoming AGM and that if the current Chair was serious about moving to the back benches, he would be required to formally submit his resignation in a plain brown envelope.
* Members were reminded that the AGM will be next Monday 27 Jan.
* Shagpile revealed that there are now 10 names entered for the overnighter at 🦊 Foxton.
* The Cardinal informed the group that 7 punters had shown an interest in the Blyth trip on 20 March.

There being no further business, the meeting closed amicably at 1.15pm.

Burt Kwok.

PRESENT: M.M, C.M, P.B, C.D, L.W, F.B, M.S, P.F, J.G, D.G-M, T.H, P.L, T.M.

RESULTS: Today’s event was a singles competition. There were no 2’s, therefore £2.60 is carried forward. D’soD were Kwok and the Scuttler with a miserable 24 points apiece. DD’soD were the Rabbi and Johnnie with 29 points apiece. Runner up was the Geezer with a creditable 39 points. The winner and this week’s champine was the indefatigable Brains with a huge total of 41 points.

FINANCE: No Geezer cards but a very healthy £7.30 in swears.

NO TOASTS WERE OFFERED.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

BUSINESS:
*8 members have signed up for the Foxton extravaganza. There was concern in some quarters that the game would be played on a Monday, since it was proposed last week that away days should if possible be played on any day but Monday. It was agreed that as this trip was an overnighter and part of a deal which had been fiercely negotiated by the redoubtable Shagpile, that it should go ahead as planned.
* The Cardinal has secured a deal for a game at Blyth on Friday 20 March, which will cost £10/punter. The true cost has been offset by his generous donation of a 4Ball voucher. Interested parties should email the Cardinal asap.
*The Geezer cards have been noticeable by their absence for the last couple of weeks, which has seriously depleted this important revenue stream. The Chair was aghast and verging on apoplectic when it was revealed that the cards have disappeared off the face of the earth. The Rabbi who was the maker and erstwhile holder of the cards, revealed that he had no knowledge of their current whereabouts and had no idea as to where they might be. The Chair, with his usual eloquence, appealed to the members to search their bags and leave no stone unturned until the cards are discovered and returned.
*The Chair dropped a minor bombshell when he revealed that he had pondered over his current position as head of the organisation and floated the idea that in future a new captain 👩‍✈️ should be elected each year. It was decided that this suggestion should be discussed in depth at the forthcoming AGM.
*The Rabbi apologised for his absence next week.

Burt E. Kwok

PRESENT: P.F, G.W, M.M, J.G, B.D, J.G(2), C.M, T.M, P.L, F.B, M.S, D.G-M, P.B, T.H, L.W.

RESULTS: Today’s game was introduced by Brains and was played in groups of 3 with the best two scores counting. There were 2×2’s posted by Monty and El Mat who scooped the day’s takings plus the rollover from previous weeks. DoDs were Wellen, the Geezer and Brains with a score of 72 points. Runners up were the Scuttler, Johnnie and the Rabbi with 86 points. The winners and first champions of the New Year with a massive 89 points, were Kwok, 2Beers and Crocs.

TOASTS: The Chair raised his glass and proposed a toast for health and happiness in the New Year to all MOHGS—- past,  present and absent.

THE MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.
BUSINESS:

Brains proposed that the AGM be moved to 27 Jan, by which time the Laird would be back from his Australian adventure. There was unanimous approval.

Brains asked for someone to enter the Laird for the Seniors Comp on 22 Jan.
* Shagpile volunteered to attempt to book an overnighter at Foxton near the end of March, possibly on the last Sunday.
* The Cardinal has a voucher for a 4Ball at Blyth which must be used before the end of March. He will make enquiries about possible tee times and report back to interested parties. It was decided unanimously that if possible, away days should not be booked on Mondays.
# The Fin. Sec. reported that the total funds at his disposal stands at £213.17, not including today’s haul. It was also revealed that the total spent on the Christmas party 🎉 was £130. The Geezer hoped that everyone had enjoyed the savoury delights on offer.

There being no further business, the meeting closed amicably at 1pm.

Burt E. Kwok.

Today’s Results (3 M team 2 from 3 to count)
No 2s
DotDay Crocs, Johnnie & Ming – all go up plus 1
RUp and DDOtDay Chair, Monty & Brains – no change
WTeam Rabbi, Matador & Scuttler – all go down minus 1. They also get £3 each.

Toasts
To all current and past MOHGS for a wonderful 2020 ……….etc etc etc

Cash
2s dosh £1.80
Swears £3.10
Crocs kindly offered to keep the cash in his locker.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PB, DGM, JG, MC (left early), GW, PL, MS, TH, MM, CM

Singles competition today, Crocs was left a little stranded after his locker keys were misplaced after the Christmas Party, he did however manage to access the locker in time to join the final four ball.

The Rabbi agreed to Chair the meeting with his usual modesty and aplomb.

Competition Results;

One two today, posted by the Cardinal. His first of the year apparently due to putting woes! £1.80 greatly accepted.

Duffer of the Day was Two Beers with only 24 points.

Deputy Duffer was Crocs (understandably) with 25 points.

Runner Up was Scuttler with a remarkable return to form with 37 points

Winner was Brains with an amazing 44 points.

Scuttler pocketed £3 and Brains the remainder.

Handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

Swears gleaned £4.40

Toasts

Ben Stokes for the SPOTY award.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

It was stated that the party last week was most enjoyable. Food was more than acceptable and thanks were extended to The Cardinal for organising. Also thanks to the Financial Director for acumen in paying for the food out of ill-gotten gains. The total cost was £130 including £10 tip to keep the staff on our side for the coming weeks. He did report that there was still a significant sum in the pot!

AOB

Concern was expressed for Bumpers health after he had to leave the course this morning in poor fettle. There followed a suggestion that at least one mobile phone should be on the course with MOHGS on a Monday morning should any emergency arise. This was greeted as a very good suggestion. After all we are all ageing!

Could those who are playing next week please pass results to Brains.

Apologies for next week from Brains, Cardinal, El Mat. (I think) and maybe more.

Meeting closed at 1.15pm

Footnote

The cardinal contacted Bumpers on Monday afternoon and found him in much better health and spirits.

Happy Christmas to you all and a successful New Year,s golf for 2020 from The Cardinal.

PRESENT: M.M, M.C, P.F, G.A, B.H, P.L, P.B, K.S, C.M, J.G, M.S, H.C(n/p), A.B-W(n/p), F.B.

Today’s game was played with 3 clubs and a putter for the Christmas Shield.

RESULTS: There were no 2’s, therefore £2.40 is carried forward. DoD was the unfortunate Jock Strap. DD’soD were Herbie and Winscale with 21 points apiece. Brains and the Cardinal were runners up with 26 points apiece. The joint winners with 27 points were Shagpile and Kwok. A picture of the happy couple with last year’s winner, Brains, was taken for posterity by the artful snapper, Crocs.

TOASTS: To absent friends.

To Anthony Joshua who regained his former titles.

To Steve Bruce for masterminding the resurgence of the Magpies.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES ACCEPTED.

In last week’s minutes, Winscale was described as——‘a lucky old scouse git.’ He objected to the wording and wished it to be noted that he had never been lucky.

The old scouse git was then awarded the accolade of best dressed attendee. It must be noted that he did go the extra mile and the plucked turkey which he wore as a seasonal headdress managed to tip the vote his way.

The food arrived promptly at 2.30 at which time the meeting was aborted and the fun and games about to begin.

Burt Kwok.

Apologies for the delay in sending the minutes as t’Internet has been playing up.

PRESENT: T.H, D.G-M, J.G, G.A, D.F, F.B, M.S(n/p), P.F, M.C(l/e), M.M, P.B.

RESULTS: Delivered by the indefatigable Laird for the last and most poignant time before his trip to the Southern Hemisphere. Only one 2 posted by Winscale on the 4th. The lucky old Scouse git picked up a rollover jackpot of £6.20. DoD was the unfortunate Laird with 21 points. DDoD was the Scuttler with 25 points. Shagpile was runner up with 38 points. The joint winners with 39 points apiece were Winscale and Kwok.

FINANCE: £3.80 in swears and £1.50 in mufti fines.

TOASTS: To David (akaLaird) and Janice (aka Mrs Laird) wishing them a happy, holy and peaceful Christmas in the bosom of their family, down under. The Laird will return to these hallowed shores on 20 Jan and would be most appreciative if his name was entered for appropriate competitions on or near that date.

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING ACCEPTED.

MATTERS ARISING: The Hon. Fin. Sec., declared that the missing Foxton cash had been duly returned by the errant and tardy Chair. The transaction had by all accounts  been anything but smooth in that the Fin. Sec. was forced to break two of the Chairs fingers whilst attempting to prise the cash from his grasp.

CHRISTMAS PARTY: The Chair was hopeful that all past members of the MOHGS would be open to offers to join the festive fun at the Christmas Party and would personally email them to extend the invitation.
* Currently there are 13 attendees.
* The first tee off will be 10am. Only 3 clubs plus putter allowed in the competition for the Christmas Trophy.
* Food available from 2.30.

BUSINESS: 2Beers will be unavailable for the next 2 weeks to enter names for the
Seniors comps. He further reported that due to the number of names he has to submit, that the position is becoming onerous and he is receiving abuse from other members. Shagpile, the Chair, Winscale and Kwok agreed to enter their own names and ‘ go independent,’ if this would help to ease the situation.

The activities available on the day will include, the Kwok Quiz, Dominoes, Snooker and the annual singalong, with Crocs on his trusty, reconditioned guitar.

Burt E. Kwok

PRESENT: D.G-M, M.M, P.F, D.F, G.A, J.G, P.L, T.M.

The Rabbi agreed to Chair the meeting.

The Geezer overtly monitored the cash as it was deposited into each kitty. He counted the cash and verified that all was in order. He then proposed that in future the kitties should be scrutinised and the totals established before the meetings begin. This proposal was overwhelmingly passed.

RESULTS: Today’s game was a fourball betterball. The Laird delivered the results. There were no 2’s, therefore today’s £1.60 will be carried forward, together with the unclaimed £1.80 from the previous week. The DoD’s were the unfortunate pairing of Shagpile and Winscales with 36 points. Runners up were the Laird and Kwok with 41 points. Joint winners with 42 points apiece were 2Beers & Brains and the Geezer & Rabbi. All winners will be pulled one shot whilst the losers will gain a shot each.

TOASTS: To John Rahm who was victorious in the DP world tour Championship. Also to the young Scot, Robert McIntyre, who was named Rookie of the year. It was noted that in their press interviews, both players appeared to be well grounded, humble individuals.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.
MATTERS ARISING: There was growing concern over the whereabouts of the Chairman as well as growing anxiety about the missing cash. The Laird insisted that the Chair was honest and honourable and would no doubt return the cash with interest, in the fullness of time. Winscales, with his knowledge of the banking world agreed to assess the likely return when compound interest was added to the basic amount.

BUSINESS: 2Beers will be able to enter the names for the Seniors Comp next week but will be absent on business for the following 2 weeks. The Rabbi is still carless but hopes to have his vehicle back shortly and therefore may be available to do the honours.
* The Laird announced that the first tee time next Monday will be 8.48, in line with his negotiated deal with the manager. The 8.48 start time will pertain for the whole of December and January. He therefore proposed that muster time be adjusted to 8.30.
* The Geezer submitted his apologies for the next several weeks as he will shortly be embarking on a trip to Pittsburgh before a well deserved break in Egypt. He hopes to return to the fold sometime in January.
* Brains revealed that the first tee time on Mon 9 December, Party Day, will be 10am. Competitors note that only three clubs plus a putter are allowed. The format of the competition and the number of holes played will be decided on the day.

There being no further business, the meeting closed amicably at 1.15.

BURT E. KWOK.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PB, GA, LW, DGM, JG, DF, MC, TM,GW (Left after golf, flying to Spain)

Nine MOHGS played the course as presented. Holes 13, 14 and 15 out of bounds so only 15 holes played. The ground was definitely hard to soft, hard in the frost and soft elsewhere. A two from tree competition was arranged by the ever popular Laird, who also agreed to Chair the meeting.

Competition Results;

No twos today, £1.80 into the pot for next week, now totalling £4.60. No doubt awaiting Monty.

Duffers of the Day were Johnnie, The Geezer and The Laird with 56 points.

Deputy Duffers and Runners up were The Cardinal, The Matador and Brains with 59 points.

Winners were Bumpers, Winscale and Two Beers with 62 points and walked off with £3 each, together with a one shot handicap reduction.

Handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

Swears gleaned £3.

Toasts

Tommy Fleetwood for a mighty performance in Sun City.

All the home nations football teams for not losing at the weekend.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

No matters arising.

AOB

The financial director and Christmas Party organiser thanked Herbie and Wellens for letting him know of their likely attendance at the Christmas Party. There followed a number of representations re attendance on 9 December, at the last count we have 9. Bumpers, Winscale, Cardinal, Brains, Crocs, President and Shotgun plus the above two. Can any others please let the Christmas Party Convener know asap.

Proposal is for golf at 10am, Three Clubs and Putter Competition followed by food at 2.30pm and festivities beyond that.

Bumpers offered apologies for next Monday, Johnnie wondered if apologies were absolutely necessary and was advised that no sanctions were in place if apologies were not given.

The Geezer suggested an award for the MOHG who attended the most in a year. He suggested a drink at the bar for such a nominee. Unfortunately, his was a lone voice yet again!

Winscale resurrected the suggestion of using the swing room at the Christmas Party. He suggested a nearest the pin competition when each group finished the round on 9 December. This has still legs and would cost a maximum of £10 for an hour. Kieron happened to be passing and he said he would have to run it past David.

It was again observed (not by the Financial Director) that The Chairman had not been seen since he was given custody of the £80 drinks allowance for the aborted Foxton fixture. Speculation was rife although the Competition Supremo felt that the Chair was ‘good for it’ !!!

The meeting closed at 12.30.