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

The Rabbi accepted the role of Chair due to Chair being forced to leave early with an upset tummy.

RESULTS: The results were delivered by Brains. Today’s game was a singles competition. There were 3×2’s by Soapy, Johnnie and Crocs. DoD with a miserable 32 points was the unfortunate Geezer. DDoD was Kwok with a more reasonable 36 points. The runner up with a magnificent 47 points was the indefatigable Soapy. Today’s winner with an incredible score of 48 points was the canny and hirsute Brains.

FINANCE: There were no Geezers cards in operation. £2.30 was collected in swears.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

MATTERS ARISING:

The thorny question of the forthcoming trip to Foxton was top of the agenda. Winscales had spoken to the manager of Foxton and had agreed in principle a deal to take a group to play on 28th. However he was conscious of the controversial issues involved and left the deal on ice pending the outcome of today’s meeting.

The Chair asked for an indication of how many members were interested in playing at Foxton and the majority signified that they were. There were however a significant group who indicated that they would prefer to play at Morpeth.

The President opined that each individual should be free to decide their venue of choice as this has always been the MOHGS way.

It was observed that in a previous meeting there was a motion that Monday should be reserved for playing exclusively at Morpeth and that away days should be organised on another day. This argument was countered by another member who ventured that he reserved Mondays for golf and if away days were played on another day, he may not be available.

Winscales then cut through the Gordian knot and proposed that he booked the course at Foxton on 28th January. The proposal was seconded by Herbie and passed by a majority decision. Members who wish to play should email Winscales asap.

The Rabbi will need to know who intends to play at Morpeth on 28th so that he can book the appropriate number of tee times. Please contact him asap. Those who are playing at Morpeth are expected to muster at 8.15-8.30.

The President congratulated the Rabbi for his efficient chairing of today’s meeting.

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

Kwok.

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

> RESULTS: Only one 2 posted by Burt, who also claimed the rollover from last week. D’soD were the unfortunate pairing of El Mat and Bumpers with a derisory 35 points. The runners up were Shagpile and 2Beers with 46 points. This week’s winners with a magnificent score of 48 points were the dream team pairing of the Rabbi and Brains who racked up a magnificent score of 48 points. Today’s Comp was a 4Ball Betterball.

The Chair began the meeting by toasting the group with a half empty pint of Guinness and wishing all a happy and prosperous 2019.

TOASTS: To the Geezer who announced that he is to become a g/father for the second time on 29 June.

BUSINESS: The Chair introduced a new word into the MOHGS vocabulary when he announced that in future the group must MUSTER at 8.15-8.30 on Mondays in order to make a prompt start and avoid alienating the groups which follow.

There followed a lively debate about the use of Geezers cards which was eventually brought to a conclusion by the sage old President who reminded the group that they are gentlemen and should politely and sensibly come to a mutual agreement without rancour or resentment. These wise words were endorsed by the Fin. Sec. who opined that common sense should prevail in all matters.

The Chair officially welcomed Wellen to the MOHGS brotherhood.

Herbie had been looking into the possibility of organising an Escape Room evening, however the Chair urged a note of caution when he announced that a group of 5 Polish girls had been killed at a similar event whilst trying to escape. Crocs immediately said, “I’m out!” and Herbie agreed to postpone the activity.

The AGM will be held in two weeks time.

Crocs announced with near certainty that the eclectic information will be available at the AGM.

The Rabbi has gleaned some information about away days at Chester-le-Street which he will pass on to the Cardinal.

Winscales is looking into the possibility of organising a game at Foxton.

The Cardinal is checking the possibilities of away days at courses with a reciprocal arrangement with Morpeth.

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

Burt E. Kwok.

MOHGS:  31.12.2018

Present – L.W., B.D., T.H., D.G-M., C.M., F.B.

Abbreviated notes.

Results –

D of D  =  L.W.

Dep D of D  =  B.D.

2^nd  =  C.M.

Winner  =  F.B.

4 x 2’s  B.D.  =  2,  C.M. and F.B.  =  1 each.

Last minutes – taken as read.

Matters arising – none.

Toasts – none.

Swears – some, ? amount and ? who has it.

AOB – best wishes to all from the Rabbi on behalf of those present.

For what it’s worth – until 1599 the New Year began on 25 March but King James VI changed this to 1 January from 1600 onwards. In the Scots language New Year’s Eve has been known as ‘Hogmanay’ since at least the 17th century. It is thought to derive from the French for a New Year’s Eve gift,  –  even now the French keep on giving!!!!

Lang may your lum reek.

C.R. o’ Codile.

11 Members present.

Apologies – those not present.

Meeting (as such).

The Chair proposed that we would concentrate mainly on the results given the absence of any kind of suitably qualified and experienced scribe/secretary/clerk/notetaker/PA/escritoire/administrator or even dogsbody.

Results: most efficiently prepared, and eloquently presented by Windscale, looking all the better on his return from Paddington Bear land.

No 2’s

Joint winners – Two beers and Scuttler with 40 points (each), 2 shot cut (each)

Runners up – Wellen and Windscale with 39 points (each), 1 shot cut (each)

Deputy Duffer – Crocodile with 34 points, 1 shot lift

Duffers of the Day Rabbi and The Chair with 33 points (each), 2 shot lift (each)

Swears £1.80

Geezer’s Cards £2.80

2’s carried over £2.20

Christmas Party Review – Pending

Imminent installation of wood burning stove noted.

Herbie returned the Christmas plate fully intact for presentation at the AGM.

Future events – Herbie proposed the possibility of a re-run of The Great Escape. Apparently, there are such things as ‘Escape Rooms’ – a form of entertainment where groups of like-minded souls, (having already taken alcohol) gather together (and pay good money) in the name of Team Bonding, to decipher clues which enable an escape tunnel to be dug. Once on the outside, further alcohol and curry as reward.  Proposal carried, with Herbie to investigate further. Crocs did ask whether handcuffs, manacles and ‘special clothing’ was required. Perhaps a special prize for those MOHGS resembling original characters, who remembers e.g.

Steve McQueen –  ‘The Cooler King’

James Garner –  ‘The Scrounger’

Richard Attenborough –  ‘Big X’

Charles Bronson – ‘Tunnel King’

Donald Pleasance – ‘The Forger’

James Coburn – ‘The Manafucturer’

David McCallum – ‘Dispersal’

Gordon Jackson – ‘Intelligence’

John Leyton – ‘Tunnel King’

Angus Lennie – ‘The Mole’

Spot the MOHGS

Apologies, but it is Christmas and well worth snuggling up with a mince pie and a glass of eggnog for another watch.

AOB

Yet another Geezer’s Cards issue. Scuttler raised the contentious matter of the timing of the allocation of a Geezer’s Card. Should this be immediately after the execution of a particular shot (e.g. ball landing in the trees, out of bounds, or in a bunker), sometime during the remainder of said hole, or at the end of the hole, or some other time. Memory was raised as a potential mitigating factor. Unresolved, clearly requires further debate and/or a ‘People’s Vote’. Backstop and Brexit spring to mind.

Belated Toasts – Magpies for pecking the eyes out of the Terriers, Windscale offering best wishes to one and all for Christmas. ‘Y sin embargo, otro magnifico hat trick para Lionel Messi: el numero cincuenta y dos.

Earliest tee time for next Monday – 10 am those present declined

Meeting ended on time.

A reminder that as of 1^st January 2019 MOHGS revert back to Club Handicap.

C.R. o’ Codile

PRESENT: There was an unusually high turnout with 20 members involved in the contest for the revered CHRISTMAS PLATE, including the welcome return of the Falcon and Winker.

Before the meeting began, the Chair toasted Christmas and had a special word of praise for the four members who made the effort to dress in seasonal attire. He then apropos nothing, launched a verbal assault on the unfortunate Sec. for his misreporting of the previous week’s minutes in respect of rules concerning the Geezers Cards. The Sec. was saved from total humiliation by the timely intervention of the Scuttler who observed that in his humble opinion, the much derided Sec., continues to provide reportage of the highest quality and deserves praise rather than outright condemnation. There followed an unprecedented show of support for the Sec., in the form of applause and cheering which left the Chair bemused and chastened.

RESULTS: Delivered by Brains due to the absence of Laird who had previously corrected the Secretaries faux pas in a sensitive and constructive missive before his departure down under. There was one 2 by the Scuttler who pouched today’s purse plus the rollover from last week. The DoD was the Falcon with 18 points. Winker with 19 points was the DDoD. Runners up with 33 points apiece were the Matador, Johnnie W and the Rabbi. The winner and champine with an incredible 38 points was the ever popular and resourceful Brains. He wins the Christmas Plate 2018.

The Christmas festivities continued in earnest after the results had been delivered. There was slight consternation as to the whereabouts of the Plate. Who was last year’s recipient?

There will no doubt be a full enquiry into the format of the party and deliberations regarding the successes and failures however the festivities continued into the late afternoon and a merry time was had by all.

Burt.

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

RESULTS: There were no 2’s, therefore £2.40 is carried forward. DoD was Wellend with a miserable 25 points. DDoD was Shagpile with a more respectable 29 points. The Rabbi was today’s runner up with a terrific score of 43 points. Today’s champine with a magnificent score of 47 points was the ever popular and indefatigable Scuttler.

Today’s results were delivered for the last time this year by the Comp. Sec., the Laird, who departs on Wednesday for his annual trip down under. He was wished a safe journey by his chums who looked forward to his safe return sometime in early 2019.

TOAST: To Sienna Fowler, the latest addition to the Kwok dynasty who made her first appearance on 29 Nov.
To Delboy who won the W. Lancs 4Ball championship with an impressive 45 points, most of which we were informed by his delighted sibling, were scored by himself.
To John Rahm who won the Heroes Ch/ship.

FINANCE: Swears—–£3.60. G.C’s—–£3.40.

NOTES OF THE LAST MEETING WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

BUSINESS: Wellend asked for clarification of the double bogey- three putt rule. It was emphasised by the Comp. Sec. that only one of the cards could be delivered on any hole.
* It was decided on a majority vote to cancel the trip to Newbiggin on 17 December. Shagpile was thanked for his efforts in organising the match.

CHRISTMAS PARTY: The Cardinal has manfully striven to negotiate a deal with the new caterers for a cold buffet on Monday 10 Dec. There are a total of 18 attendees. The good news is that due to very shrewd manipulation of the funds, that the meal will be free to all members. The Cardinal was thanked profusely for his expert financial nouse and was proclaimed as the best Fin. Sec. we have ever had. Members however will be forced to dig into their own meagre resources to fund the drinks bill. The meal will be available from 1.30 onwards in the bar area. Members are not expected to wear the MOHGS mufti and the dress code is left to individual preferences, however seasonal attire is encouraged and Elvis lookalikes will be allowed entrance.  The first tee time for golf is 10.24. The Rabbi has booked 4 slots. The competition will be over 11 or 12 holes, using 3 clubs and a putter.
Après golf will include the annual Kwok quiz, dominoes (supplied by the President and Johnnie) and table tennis if Winker can supply the gear. A new event this year will be a putting competition using the Cardinals putting machine. The President will attend the buffet but is at present unsure about the golf.
The Laird apologised once more for his enforced absence and made a tearful departure to the sound of applause and good wishes.

The meeting closed at 1.15pm.

Burt E. Kwok.

Attendees
JG, MC, BD, DGM, TH, PL, MM, TM, CM, LW. Joined by DF post golf.

Results
3 twos- MC on the 8th and CM on the 14th and 17th.

DoD – Brains (28)
DDoD – Shagpile (29)
2nd – 2 Beers (42)
1st – Welles (45).

Toasts
None.

Minutes of last meeting
OK

Christmas Do
Suggested first tee should be around 10:30am.

Swears
£2.70
Geezers Cards
£2.20.

Next week’s tee times (3/12/18)

Only 3 !   8:48, 8:56, 9.04.

Meeting closed at 13:18.

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

The Chair toasted the President upon his return from holiday and offered sympathy for his recent bout of ill health. The President thanked him and declared that he hoped to be fit enough to return to competitive golf next week. He then promptly supped his drink and left the meeting.

RESULTS: The results were delivered by Brains due to the absence of the Laird. One 2 was recorded by Shagpile on the 4th. He scooped a pot of £2.60. DoD was the unfortunate Wellen with a score of 25 points. DDoD was the Rabbi with 26 points. The joint runners up were Shagpile and Shotgun with 35 points apiece. Joint winners and joint champines this week were the ever popular Scuttler and Cardinal with a magnificent 40 points apiece.

TOASTS: To Danny Willett who won the DP world Championship.
To the England football and rugby teams who were successful this weekend.
To the Scuttler and the Laird who won last week’s Seniors Comp.

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

BUSINESS: Negotiations with the caterers have been opened with regard to prices and culinary choices for the Christmas Party on 10 Dec. The Fin. Sec. revealed that the swears box would make a contribution to the final cost. Brains will henceforth assist the Cardinal in all future negotiations. Please inform the Cardinal by next Monday if you intend to attend. The format of the party will be similar to previous years with a quiz, table tennis, dominoes and snooker. The golf will begin later than usual and will be over 12 holes using 3 clubs and a putter.

AOB: Shagpile revealed that he was disappointed by the limited turnout of MOHGS last Monday for the game v. Bedlington GC. He reported that the participants had had a great day but he had been personally embarrassed by the lack of support from the MOHGS and questioned whether it was worthwhile organising future away day events and in particular the forthcoming trip to Newbiggin on 17 Dec.

Shagpile asked members to consider whether to continue with occasional away days on Mondays or whether it would be better to reserve Mondays to play only at Morpeth. Decisions will be made at the next meeting.

Tee off times next week are 8.48, 8.56, 9.04 and 9.12.

There being no other business, the meeting closed at 1.30.

B. Kwok.

Present,  FB,ABW,BD,DF,DGM,TH,PL,TM,CM,MS & LW

Apologies: All not present

LW left before meeting.

2’S scored on the 4^th by The Laird and on the 14^th by Crocs. £2.20 + £2.80 c/f from last week shared. There is possibly a further amount c/f from previous weeks. The Cardinal will no doubt be able to confirm this.

DoD was Johnnie with 27 pts. DDoD was Wellen with 29 pts. Runner up with a more than  creditable 44 pts was The Laird. Winner and Champion of the day Was The Geezer with an exceptional 46 pts. Handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

Swears amounted to £4.50 and Geezer cards contributed £2.00. It appeared that 2 members did not wear their MOHGS attire and are fined 50p each. This will be collected from Johnnie and The Rabbi on their next outing as neither paid up today. £6.50 is in the capable hands of The Laird.

Toasts: All members of the Armed Forces both current and past.

Justin Rose for retaining both Turkish Trophy and World No 1 position.

England RU and League teams

Welsh RU team

Rabbi left at 13.17hrs and Shagpile arrived at 13.19hrs.

Mins: Accepted

AOB: Just a reminder for those not present last week, those who did not read last weeks  minutes and for he who did not pay attention last week(TM)  the new rules from R&A to be introduced from Jan 2019 are already adopted by MOHGS with immediate effect.

Next mon the MOHGS are playing at Bedlington. Those who have contacted  Shagpile expressing their participation( only 8) should arrive for 8.45 am. Anyone else who would like to add their names to the available list should contact Shagpile asap. There would appear to be a few MOHGS who intend playing at MGC next mon. No tees booked as yet.

Xmas party deferred to a later date.

Meeting closed 13.25hrs.

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

The MOHGS were pleased to welcome their newest member by the name of Brian Douds, whose monicker will henceforth be Wellen. Brian’s email is doudsbrian@hotmail.com.

PLEASE NOTE: Tee times next week will begin at 8.48, 8.56, 9.04 and 9.12.
Due to the absence of the CHAIR, the Rabbi kindly agreed to Chair today’s meeting.

RESULTS: There were no 2’s therefore £2.80 is carried forward. DoD’s were J.G and L.W with 20 points apiece. DDoD was Crocs with 22 points. The runner up was 2Beers with 37 points. Today’s winner with a magnificent 40 points was good old Burt Kwok.

APOLOGIES: From all not present.

TOASTS: Lewis Hamilton who was 4th in the Mexico GP which was enough to enable him to become a 5 times world champ.

There was a certain degree of consternation regarding the whereabouts of the venerable Ming.

FINANCE: £4. In swears and £3.60 in Geezers cards. Unfortunately the final 2 groups in today’s contest did not receive their allocation of Geezers cards and therefore did not contribute to the coffers. To be fair, several of the group offered a token amount to help make up the shortfall. The Laird proposed that in future we abolish the swears and Geezers cards and instead, each pay a £1 cover charge/week. The proposal was put to the vote but was overwhelmingly defeated.The Laird is in receipt of all cash.

THE LAST RECORDED MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

AOB: The Geezer asked if any members intended to attend the Seniors Presentation and would it be possible to sit together as a group. It was thought that it was a case of sitting wherever there was an available seat.
* It was decided that if temporary greens were in operation, then bunkers should be out.
* It was decided that balls could now be picked up and placed.
*The return match v Bedlington will be on Mon 12 Nov. Interested golfers should contact Shagpile ASAP. Meet in the clubhouse at 8.45 for a 9.28 k.o. Cost/punter is £12.50.
*Shagpile has arranged a match v Newbiggin at Newbiggin on Mon 17 Dec.
*The Comp. Sec. was commended for his conscientious and accurate dissemination of the updated rules of golf which are due to begin in the new year. The Laird recommended that we begin playing by the new rules starting next week and his proposal was unanimously accepted.
* It was reported that the Prof will no longer be available to book the tee times on Mondays.
*Winscales advised that he would be willing to organise an away day at Bamburgh in the new year. The cost is £15/person.

There being no other business, the meeting closed at 1.30pm.

Burt E. Kwok.