Today’s game was Soapy’s Day, played with a maximum of 7 clubs. Since the Chair was absent, the President assumed the Chairmanship for today’s meeting. He also, very generously placed £84 behind the bar to allow the members a celebratory drink in commemoration of his birthday.

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

On behalf of the MOHGS, the Laird thanked Soapy for his generosity and wished him health and happiness and many other birthdays to come.

RESULTS: There were no 2’s, therefore £2.40 is carried forward. DoD was Jock St. Rappe with a meagre 19 points. DDoD was the unfortunate 2Beers with a slightly better 25 points. Runner up with 37 points was L.W. The winner and recipient of the Soapy Dish was the wily old birthday boy himself, Soapy. He was presented with the trophy by last year’s winner, Brains and photographed for posterity by Crocs. He scored a massive 40 points.

FINANCE: £4 in Geezers cards and £5.50 in swears although it was discovered that £1 of this was illegal tender.

TOASTS: To the England teams who were successful in Football, Cricket and Rugby as well as the Scots and Irish rugby teams.
To Lewis Hamilton.
To Mark Wallace who won the BMW German Open.
To young Biggles who valiantly completed 84 holes of golf and was sponsored by many MOHGS in aid of the McMillan nurses.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.
* Next Monday is the MOHGS Championship, which will be played off the white tees and the dress code will be obligatory.
*BEAMISH: The game v the Dirty Dozen will be on 9 July. Members were urged to arrive at 9.15 for a 10am tee off time. Bacon butties and coffee will be available in the clubhouse prior to k.o. Jocks reported that the course is in tip top condition. The MOHGS who are definitely attending are, P.F, C.M(Capt.), D.F, J.G, D.G-M, T.H, P.L, A.B-W, L.W, T.M. There are doubts about the availability of F.B and M.S. Please email C.M asap to confirm. Buggies must be ordered in advance through St. Rappe. The total cost will be £17.50 which includes refreshments.

HUNLEY HALL: Brains confirmed that arrangements are proceeding well. There are 2 spare places still up for grabs if anyone is interested in attending.

*HOBSONS: The Laird reported that there had been a late withdrawal therefore a place was available.

The Prof sent apologies for his absence and will be unable to book the tees for 16th. D.F volunteered to fill the breech on the morning of the 9th.
D.F is unable to play in the Seniors a week on Wednesday at approximately 9.30 and appealed for another member to take his place.

There being no further business, the meeting closed cordially at 1.40.

Burt E. Kwok.

PRESENT: K.S, P.F, C.M, J.G, M.C, A.B-W, D.G-M, T.H, F.B, G.A, C.C, A.W(left early).

Bumpers and Crocs played their Calcutta Cup match, which Bumpers won by 2&1. Bumpers and the Chair apologised for their absences next week. Bumpers was removed from his seat in the centre to a more suitable one, lower in the pecking order, to enable the Chair to take centre stage and establish himself next to the beloved President.

RESULTS: Only one 2 was posted on the 14th by Kwok, who scooped a triple rollover worth almost 7 squid. DoD was the aforementioned Kwok with a derisory 22 points. DDoD was 2Beers with a slightly better 23 points. Runner up with a magnificent 37 points was the Scuttler. The winner on 38 points was the indefatigable and tenacious Shotgun, who is champine of the week.

FINANCES: The Chair recompensed Bumpers with £3 of outstanding prizewinnings from last week. He also divulged himself of all outstanding 2’s money. He is now in receipt of swear money, totalling £3.20.

TOASTS: To the President who made his first trip around the course with fellow MOHGS, without the aid of a buggy.

To Tommy Fleetwood who was second in the US Open.

To the Scottish cricket team in recognition of their defeat of England last week.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

SOAPY’S DAY: To be celebrated next Monday. A singles Stableford Comp. A maximum of    7 clubs allowed in the bag. Extra shots will be awarded to individuals who carry less than 7 clubs, one shot for each club not carried. The President will generously place £84 behind the bar, £1 for each year of his life on earth. It is hoped that Kwok will organise a sports quiz as part of the après golf festivities.

* The Scuttler wished it to be placed on record that he has received a certain amount of hassle from other club members over the number of names which he enters for the Seniors Comp each week . At the moment he is entering up to 12 names which is seen in some quarters as a tad excessive. It may be required to draw up contingency plans if the hassle continues.

HUNLEY HALL: Brains reported that all arrangements are progressing nicely.

PONTELAND: The first of three tees is booked for 11am on Wednesday. The Laird suggested that all interested parties arrive no later that 10.30. The attendees are: F.B, D.F, P.F, J.G, D.G-M, B.H, T.H, P.L, M.M, C.M, B.Y, C.C.

HOBSONS: The game has been arranged for Monday 23 July with a probable first tee off at 10.30. There are 15 contestants at present: F.B, A.B-W, C.D, D.F, P.F, J.G, B.H, T.H, P.L, M.M, T.C, C.M, M.S, A.W, B.Y.

The Laird magnanimously wished the England team every success in their first World Cup group match versus Tunisia this evening.

There being no other business, the meeting closed in good spirits at 1.35pm.

Burt E. Kwok.

Limited turnout of members on account that D.F, P.L, B.Y and T.H were absent at the Seniors Open at Chester-le-Street.

PRESENT: F.B, P.F, T.M, D.G-M, C.M, C.D, M.C, M.S, G.A, M.M.

M.C apologised for leaving before the meeting started.

RESULTS: Delivered by the silver tongued Dewey, whom many members remarked was an obvious candidate for high office in the near future. No 2’s were posted, therefore the  cash rolls over into a double rollover next week. DoD was the unfortunate Kwok with a miserable 22 points. DDoD was the Straggler with a pathetic 24 points, who reminded the group that in the good old days he actually played off +1 but was now sadly in reduced circumstances with the also rans. Runner up was Bumpers with a steady score of 33 points. This week’s winner and champine with a remarkable 36 points was the ever popular 2Beers.

The Chair thanked Dewey for his efficient, factual and interesting delivery.
FINANCE: The Chair is holding Bumpers winnings of £3  plus the £2.40 in swears and £2 in unclaimed 2’s money.

TOASTS: Winscales reported that he had recently encountered his neighbour, the Falcon, over his garden fence. The Falcon was reportedly and unsuccessfully attempting to instruct his wife on  how to plough a straight furrow. He revealed to Winscales that he had recently undergone surgery. The MOHGS raised a glass to wish for a speedy recovery.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES ACCEPTED.

BUSINESS: Shagpile reminded the members that there are still places available for the Jane Percy House charity game at Arcot Hall next Monday. The first tee time is 10.26. Interested parties should contact Shagpile ASAP.

* There was much confusion and not a little consternation about the date and timings of Soapy’s Day. Brains, who is the keeper of the diary, was not available for clarification but it is hoped that he will notify members after reading these minutes.

The Chair played a game with Soapy last week and they discussed the format for the competition. Soapy would like the game to be played with a maximum of 7 clubs in the bag. However members will be allowed to play with less than seven clubs and gain one point to their final score for each club they decide not to carry.

* D.F is unavailable this Wednesday for the Seniors Competition therefore there is a space available at 9.26.

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

Burt E. Kwok.

1. Attendees
   FB, ABW, CD, DF, JG, PL, TM, CM, KS, BY.

   2. Toasts
   3. Minutes

   4. Fines
   2x50p (TM & CD)

   5. Results
   No 2s (£2 CF)
   DoD – CM & PL (24)
   DDoD – CD (28)
   Runners Up – TM & BY (35)
   Winner – FB.(38)
   Handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

   6. What to do and where to go on Wednesday ?

   Tricky.

   7. Soapy  Day

   No of clubs v points + or – ? Tricky.

   8. Meeting closed when I left (or maybe not).

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PL, TM, RY, PB, JG, CM, MM, CC,LW, The President  and John (Friend of Shagpile)

Competition Results;

One two recorded on the 17^th by Ming who pocketed £4.80 including last week’s pot.

Duffer of the Day with 26 points was Prof.

Deputy Duffer of the Day with 28 points was John (Shagpile’s mate)

Runner up was Soapy with a very creditable 40 points (The golf lesson must have worked) he pouched £4, but the Champion Golfer for the week was Ming with a super score of 41 points he collected £7. A very profitable day.

Handicaps will be adjusted as appropriate.

Geezers Cards were in play and raised £2.40.

Swears made £2, from only 3 players!!

Toasts:

No toasts perhaps remiss not to drink to Justin Rose and Fracisco Mollinari.

To the Prof for Wednesday’s competition result.

Previous minutes were not mentioned.

Matters Arising

None

AOB

Hunley Hall booked for 14/15 October any further participants please let Brains know asap. (Price is £89 to share and £109 for single room)

Shagpile has places available for Arcot Hall on 18 June please let him know if anyone else wishes to play.

Next Monday is not available due to a visiting party at Morpeth. After a try to book the City was thwarted by it being fully booked it was agreed to play at Morpeth in the afternoon. Tee times booked for 1.52, 2.00 and 2.08.

Be there if you want to play.

Soapy Day confirmed as 25 June.

Everyone then left!

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

Soapy left early before the meeting.

Due to the absence of the Chair, P.B, stepped up to the plate and performed admirably.

RESULTS: There were no 2’s posted, therefore £2.60 is carried forward. The DoD was Soapy with a meagre 28 points. Brains was DDoD with 29 points. The Comp. Sec. remarked at this point that all the competitors on 30 points would be as sick as chips. The runners up were 2Beers and the Scuttler with a respectable 36 points. Today’s winner and champine of the week was the resilient Burt E. Kwok with a massive and unassailable 37 points.

TOASTS: To the Scuttler who won last week’s Seniors event.
To the excellent weather, long may it last.

FINANCE: £2.80 in Geezers cards. £4.80 in swears.

APOLOGIES: P.F and D.F apologised for their absence next week.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

BEAMISH: The game v the Dirty Dozen will take place on Monday 9 July at Beamish

G.C.
The Prof will be unavailable as he is on holiday. The following group signified their intention to attend: C.M, T.H, P.L, D.G-M, A.B-W, M.S, T.M, D.F, P.F, J.G, L.W, and F.B?

It was decided unanimously that the MOHGS captain for the day would be the wise old Sage and ever popular Crocs. The number intending to consume bacon butties would be assessed and reported nearer the time.

*Crocs reported that he has been working through the night on most evenings and may be in a position next week to give an update of the eclectic performances of each member, which he informed the group, makes very interesting reading.

*The Laird has been in touch with Hobson and is confident that the game will take place on either the last two Mondays in July or the first two Mondays in August.

* Hunley Hall: Brains has been busy trying to find the optimum date when the majority of members will be available for the trip to Hunley. He took soundings at today’s meeting and will make further enquiries before reporting back. The cost will be £89 for a sharing room and an extra £25 for a single room.

There being no further business, the meeting closed amicably at 1.35pm.

Burt E. Kwok.

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

Bumpers, El Mat, Ming and the Prof were not present for the meeting.

The Chair offered apologies for his absence next week.

RESULTS: The results were delivered by Brains. Only one 2 was posted this week by Crocs on the 17th. He not only lifted today’s prize money but also the unclaimed dosh from the previous week. Today’s game was a 4 Ball Better ball competition. D’soD were Soapy and Shotgun with 32 points. Runners up were the Laird and Winscales with 41 points. The joint winners were Ming/Crocs and Rabbi/Prof. with 43 points.

FINANCE: £3.30 was collected in swears and £3.40 in Geezers cards.

TOASTS: To Winscales for his dogged determination in proposing toasts which were kicked into the long grass by the membership.

To the President for making his second playing appearance of the season.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED AS A TRUE AND ACCURATE RECORD.

BUSINESS: Jock St. Rappe has proposed several dates for the game v Beamish. After very little debate it was decided that we accept his offer for 9th of July if this is indeed a possibility. The number of bacon butties required will be announced when we are more aware of the members who intend to play.

* The Laird proposed that we play the game v Hobsons at the end of July/beginning of August. He will make more enquiries and report back.

* Brains reported that he has contacted Hunley Hall to enquire about terms and conditions and discovered that DBB plus two rounds of golf, costs £109/person from April-Sept. However the price per person drops to £89 in October. There is a single room supplement of £25. With this in mind he intends to make a booking for either the first or second week in October. Will all members contact Brains ASAP if they intend to attend.

There being no further business, the meeting closed amicably at 1.37pm.

Burt E. Kwok.

1. Attendees – CM, LW, TM, KS, PL, BY, JG, CD, AW, DGM, DF enjoyed the balmy weather at MGC.

   2. Apologies – Anyone not here

   3. Toasts – None

   4. Minutes of meeting on 30/4/18
   4.1 It was Shagpile who got a 2 on the 4th and not Bumpers (well spotted)
   4.2 Minor error in Handicap Board identified and corrected (also well spotted)

   5. Results

   – No 2’s (£2.20 carried forward)
   – Swears (£3)
   – Failure to wear MOHGS attire (£1)

   – Duffer of the Day (+2) was Soapy (27 points) A warm welcome back to the fold
   – DDOTD (+1) were The Geezer and The Rabbi (29 points)
   – Runners Up (-1) The Laird and Two Beers (37 points)
   – The winner (-2) The Prof (39 points)

   6. The meeting closed at  12:53.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PL, TH, RY, PB, GW, DGM, AW, JG, CM, MM, MC. TM, DF and The President  Meeting only,  and CC(golf only)

Competition Results;

Two twos recorded on the 4^th by Bumpers and on the 17^th by The Matador who share the £2.40 collected.

Duffer of the Day with a lowly 21 points was Brains.

Deputy Duffer of the Day were Bumpers and The Scuttler with 28 points. (Will this be The Scuttler’s year as he has been telling everyone??)

Runner up was The modest Cardinal with a very competitive score of 39 points, he pouched £4, but the Champion Golfer for the week (and should be the Chairman’s Quaich holder had not the comp. been deferred) was the Prof with a super score of 41 points he collected £8

Handicaps will be adjusted as appropriate.

Geezers Cards were absent again but there appeared to be little appetite to contribute 20p each this week!

Swears made £4, a much better fist than last week.

Toasts:

To The Geezer and The Laird for winning the Seniors Pairs Calcutta, a performance to maintain the MOHGS reputation.

To Newcastle Falcons for reaching the RU Playoffs.

Previous minutes were agreed as a correct record.

Matters Arising

The question of the deferment of The Quaich was raised by The Cardinal who seemed to take a dim view of the change of plan. He was advised correctly that the decision of the Competition Secretary was inviolate. He was suitably chastised.

The Rabbi pointed out that Biggles et al were only playing 72 holes on Solstice day in aid of McMillan Nurses, presumably they only had a few hours off from defending Queen and Country. Donations to Rabbi please.

AOB

The Cardinal to send dates in July to Jockstrap for the Dirty Dozen match.

MM announced those playing on Friday in the Lifeboat Day at Newbiggin. The Geezer stepped in to fill the last slot.

MM announced three tee times for a Charity Do at Arcott Hall on 18 June. Names to Shaggers asap please.

In view of that date, Soapy Day was deferred to 25 June (unless it becomes Quaich two!)

The Geezer announced that an overnighter at Alnmouth Golf Club was a non-starter. Brains took up the Cardinals cudgel and offered to contact Hunley Hall.

Tee times booked for next Monday even though it is Bank Holiday. That being all the business the meeting closed at 1.15.

PS (Post Script) The Financial Secretary inadvertently left the Swears Tin on the meeting table. Those remaining took charge of the said tin for which the Financial Secretary is eternally grateful. In contrast to Government Ministers he will be doing an Amber at the earliest opportunity and not clinging to the wreckage like a drowning man. He is a gentleman after all!!

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PL, TH, RY, MS, PB, GW, ABW, AW, JG, CM, MC and CC(golf only)

Competition Results;

Only one two recorded on the 8^th by Bumpers who would have pocketed the spoils but Crocs was quick to collect the cash with a claim that he would pass it on. There should be £2.40 heading to Bumpers.

Duffers of the Day with a measley 36points were The team of Prof and Rabbi, they will get a handicap increase of 1 shot.

Deputy Duffers were not announced.

Joint runners up with 41 points were The Matador and Scuttler, together with Shotgun and Herbie. They received £1 each.

However, the undisputed champions for this week were Bumpers and Crocs with a quite magnificent score of 45 points. Considering this was the first game of the season off the proper tee boxes into a gale, this was an epic performance. Of course, they will suffer a shot reduction of their handicaps, they pocketed £4 each.

In the absence of Geezers Cards all players were asked to contribute so £2.40 collected.

Swears made £2.20, clearly either not enough swearing or not enough honesty!

Toasts:

To St. George.

Previous minutes were agreed as a correct record.

Matters Arising None

AOB

Rabbi announced that Biggles and Friends were playing as many courses as possible in the north of Scotland on Summer solstice in aid of McMillan Nurses and he asked for donations from fellow MOHGS. It was agreed that individuals would contribute directly to the Rabbi.

Brains advised that Hunley Hall appears to have been renovated and PB agreed to look for dates either Sunday/Monday or Monday/Tuesday

Herbie advised that there was a very challenging golf course at Whitley Bay, evidenced by Croc’s photo. He agree to make enquiries for an away day with 2 for 1 vouchers.

No progress with an overnight at Foxton, Geezer to follow up.

Message from Jockstrap re Dirty Dozen had been received, the date offered of 11 June was difficult with trip to Chester-le-Street and holidays. PB to request new date from Jocks.

Next Monday will be the long postponed Chairman’s Quaich. Shotgun apologised.

Members were also reminded that the following Monday (i.e. 7 May) we would be playing off the White tees as is custom on the first Monday of the Month.

There being no further business the Rabbi closed the meeting at 13.15hrs