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

Today’s competition was the MULTIPLIER.

RESULTS: There were 2×2’s posted by Ming and Scuttler who shared a pot worth £3.20. The D’soD were Bumpers, the Straggler and Winscales with 153 paltry points. Each player will have a one shot addition to their h/caps. DD’soD were Shagpile, the Scuttler and Winker with 221 points. Runners up were 2Beers, the Cardinal and Herbie with 253 points. The winners of this magnificent inaugural event and champines of the week were the resolute and indefatigable trio of the Prof, Kwok and Shotgun with an incredible score of 319 points. Each will have a one shot deduction to their h/caps. Ming was flying solo today as he arrived after the start of the competition but he scored so highly, that the Comp Sec. decided that he too deserved a one shot deduction.

TOASTS: To the Comp. Sec. for introducing today’s enjoyable game to the MOHGS repertoire.
To the Home Nations for their combined success in the recent Commonwealth Games.
To Michael Oliver for his brave and steadfast display in a recent Champions League game.

FINANCES: Geezers cards—£4.80. Swears—£2.20
THE MINUTES OF LAST WEEK’S MEETING WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

BUSINESS: The Chair clarified that it was not possible to be awarded 2 Geezers cards for going out of bounds as well as in the trees, off one shot.
* The Laird reported that he had been in touch with the Geezer, who was absent for today’s game, and had been told that the aforementioned Geezer had contacted Foxton, only to be informed that there was no availability on 20 May.
The membership were still keen to play at Foxton either on Sun/Mon or Mon/Tues and respectfully requested that the Geezer contact the club to enquire about availability.
* Winscales mentioned that Aldwark G.C near York were offering a similar package for £105.
* Crocs revealed that he will endeavour to compile an eclectic score for each player for the Summer season. He was commended for this initiative, since it requires quite a lot of research and dedication.
* Newbiggin, 4 May, 10am, Lifeboat Appeal. The following members have committed to play—— D.F, P.L, B.Y, T.H, C.M, J.G, M.M. If anyone else is interested, please contact Shagpile ASAP.

The Laird has agreed to adjust the h/caps before next week, since Brains is on holiday.

The meeting closed amicably at 1.20pm.

Burt E. Kwok.

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

Apologies for absence next week from the Rabbi.

The Chair described the temp. Comp. Sec., as august and requested that he delivered today’s results.

RESULTS: There was only one 2 posted by Bumpers on the 17th. DoD was the unfortunate but enthusiastic Winscales with 32 points. DDoD was the Laird with 34 points. The runner up was Shagpile with a commendable 45 points. The joint winners and champines of the day were the irrepressible Geezer and Bumpers with a massive 46 points apiece.

FINANCE: £3.10 in swears, held by the Chair and £3.40 in Geezers cards held by the Rabbi.

TOASTS: To Butch Wilkins and the Crafty Cockney RIP.

To the Magpies for yet another victory on the way to Premier League safety.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED, except, Matt Wallace won the India Open not the Junior Open as was erroneously stated.

BUSINESS OF THE DAY: It was recognised that Oulton Park is now dead in the water. The Chair appealed for suggestions for alternative venues and Foxton was proposed. The Geezer volunteered to make enquiries since he is familiar with the manager. The Chair proposed a toast to the Geezer in thanks for his generosity of spirit.
The Geezer should have stopped whilst he was ahead but instead he then proposed a load of old bollocks which was kicked into the long grass by the discerning membership.
Shagpile reminded the group about the game at Newbiggin on 4 May in aid of the Lifeboat appeal. Places are still available.

The meeting closed amicably at 1.15pm.

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

Today’s game was the delayed competition for the Chairmans Quaich.
RESULTS: There were 3×2’s posted by Crocs and Kwok on the 8th and the Scuttler on the 4th. DoD was Kwok with a derisory 34 points. DDoD was 2Beers with 36 points. Ming was the runner up with 47 points. The joint winners and co-holders of the revered Quaich, with a magnificent 48 points apiece were the dynamic and ever popular duo of Brains and the Scuttler. The Quaich is at present with the engraver and will be presented to the new champs asap.

TOASTS: To Matt Wallace who won the junior Indian Open.
To Bluewatch who became the winter league champion of Beamish G.C with one game to spare. To the Falcons who won their first game at St. James Park.
To the victorious MOHGS (Scuttler, Laird, Rabbi and Prof), who won last week’s Seniors Competition. The Laird, for the record, also posted 2×2’s and won the domino card to boot.

THE PREVIOUS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED.

AWAY DAYS: The indefatigable Cardinal has been wheeling and dealing in his investigative pursuit of the optimum venue for an away day. The result was his discovery of a deal at Oulton Hall for 2 rounds of golf plus DB&B for the price of £99/person. All those who wish to attend should contact the Cardinal via email before the 4 April, in order that he can finalise arrangements.

The President revealed that Soapy’s Day clashes with a forthcoming Seniors event. He therefore proposed that Soapy’s Day should be delayed by one week and will now be held on 18 June.

Brains reminded the group that from next Monday all the MOHGS h/caps will revert back to club h/caps.

The meeting ended on a sad note, when Robert Arthur Hallett (aka Jock St. Rappe), revealed that due to personal reasons, he had decided to rescind his club membership. He further stated that he will no longer attend Monday games on a regular basis but hopes to attend from time to time as a guest. The Cardinal recommended that he be given an open invitation to attend whenever he had a mind to do so. 2Beers proposed a vote of thanks for all his hard work and efforts on behalf of the MOHGS over the past several years, especially in his taxing role as Comp. Sec.,which he fulfilled with dignity and aplomb. The Chair opined that this was not a goodbye to Bobby, it was merely au revoir.

Next Monday is a Bank Holiday, but the tees are booked and after a straw poll it was noted that several hardy souls are intending to compete.
Burt E. Kwok.

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

RESULTS: Today’s game was the much delayed Christmas Plate competition, played with 3 clubs and a putter.

There were three 2’s posted by the Cardinal, the Rabbi and the Laird. DoD was the unfortunate and forlorn 2Beers with 34 points. Brains was DDoD with 35 points. Runner up was the luckless Kwok with 44 points. The winner and new holder of the Christmas Plate was the ever popular Herbie with a massive 48 points. The Plate will be presented next week when pictures of the presentation will be taken for posterity by Crocs.

The Rabbi chaired today’s meeting.

FINANCES: £2 in swears and £3 in Geezers cards.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES ACCEPTED UNRESERVEDLY.  NO MATTERS ARISING.

TOASTS: To Paul Casey after his first win in 9 years.
To Ken Dodd aged 90 RIP.
To Herbie who celebrated a birthday today and offered a celebratory drink to all the members.
To Newcastle United on a great victory.
To the magnificent whippet which became a Crufts Champion.

AOB: The Quaich Competition will be played for on the next available Monday.

The Cardinal apologised for his absence next week.

The meeting closed amicably at 12.35.

Kwok.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PL, TH, FB, RY, MS, PB, GW, CM, DF, TM, MC, DGM, ABW, MM, JG, LW (golf only)

Competition Results;

Three twos recorded, one by Johnnie at the 8th, one by The Laird at the 14^th, and one by Herbie at the 17^th. They share £3

Duffers of the Day with 84 points were Bumpers, Prof and the Matador. They will have an uplift of 1 shot as per MOHGS rules. Deputy Duffers were Herbie, The Geezer and two Beers with 88 points, unfortunately nothing for DD’s this week.

Runners up with 93 points were Shagpile, Brains and Shotgun, who went away with £2 each but no effect on handicaps.

However, the undisputed champions for this week were The Cardinal, Johnnie and The Rabbi with a quite magnificent score of 97 points. Of course, they will suffer a shot reduction of their handicaps, they pocketed £3 each.

The Laird had felt that his judgement of today’s conditions had been brought into question, however the decision of the leading three ball to play all 18 holes proved to be the correct call. The Laird’s integrity remains intact! (or was that in tacks)

Geezers Cards gleaned a respectable £4

Swears made £5, a very tidy sum.

Toasts:

All the victorious home Home Nations sides.

Billy Morgan was mentioned in dispatches but no toast for third place.

Previous minutes were agreed as a correct record.

Matters Arising None

AOB

Herbie requested clarification on the awarding of Geezer Cards. He was concerned that he was given the three putt card together with the double bogey card. The Chair advised that the correct protocols had been followed. The Geezer was delighted to cock a snoot at Herbie because he had told him that was the case on the course. He went on to describe in some detail that it was possible to be given all five cards on one hole. He claimed that Two Beers had tried to achieve that accolade this morning but marginally failed.

Any new gear requirements to The Chair asap because he will give Del Boy the order in a matter of days.

Crocs gave a yearly review (2017 reflective, retrospective synopsis) of the MOHGS feeling that it had been missed from the AGM:-

The current number of MOHGS is 35 (this questioned by the Handicap Board monitor)

Total games played 43 but additional get togethers against Hobson, Dirty Dozen, Newbiggin and Bedlington. There had been trips to Hunley Hall, Bridle Path, City of Newcastle, Foxton and Bellingham

A total of 57 twos had been recorded by 20 individuals. In 3^rd place Bumpers and Dewey had five each. In 2^nd place was The Chair with 6. In 1^st place were Crocs and The Laird with 9 each.

Trophies, Brains had won the Soapy Dish, Kwok the MOHGS Championship. The Christmas Plate and The Chairman’s Quaich are yet to be played for.

Order of Merit, there were 24 separate winners. In 3^rd place with 4 wins were Shotgun, Brains, The Cardinal, El Matador, The Laird and Crocs. In 2^nd place with 5 wins were Kwok Shagpile and The Scuttler. The undisputed first place to Dewey and Prof with 6 wins.

There had been 20 different Duffers. The Chair and Shagpile with 5 placements, Brains and the Laird with 6 and Prof with 7.

Congratulations to Crocs and The Laird for an enlightening review of the year.

Brains pointed out that next Monday may be in question because of the weather predictions and that the Quaich was scheduled to be played for then. The Chair with his usual aplomb wisely announced that if necessary it would be played for on the first available Monday. This seemed to create some confusion but when he repeated his edict everyone nodded sagely with Herbie.

The Cardinal announced that Ramside Hall were offering DBB and two rounds of golf for £109. He was asked to investigate for warmer times.

The Geezer pointed out that it was nice to play on the proper greens again everyone nodded in agreement.

Apologies for the next two weeks from Bumpers and Two Beers (are they holidaying together?)

Meeting close at 1.10pm only to be reopened when The Laird in his capacity of Assistant to the Competition Secretary reviewed the card of team Herbie, Geezer and Two Beers and announced a disqualification. The Chair on hearing the explanation from The Geezer and Herbie agreed to reinstate their score. It made no difference to the standings.

Could everyone please note Johnnie’s e-mail address:-

lauriewalker47@btinternet.com

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

FINANCE: £5.40 in swears. £2.20 in Geezers cards.

The Rabbi had manfully prepared a form for ordering MOHGS Mufti which was circulated for those in need of new clobber.

RESULTS: No 2’s were posted, therefore £2.60 is carried forward. DoD was Crocs with a paltry 27 points. DDoD was the unfortunate Brains. Kwok and El Mat were the joint runners up with 36 points apiece. The winner with 38 points was the ever popular 2Beers.

THE MINUTES OF THE LAST AGM WERE READ AND ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

There were no matters arising.

STATEMENT BY THE CHAIR: The Chair was pleased to report that the society continued to expand, which in itself was a healthy sign but also brought several problems. Notably, the time it took for everyone to tee off, especially with the Whitley Bay boys straining at the leash to start their round. He was concerned that there appeared no be no young bucks prepared to throw their hats into the ring and accept some of the major roles of office, namely the Chairmanship. He proposed that the Chair should be a moveable office, whereby a new Chair could be installed on a monthly basis. His proposals did not meet with universal acclaim. It was suggested that he was the best man for the job and should retain his portfolio. The Chair reluctantly agreed to give it another shot. The Chair returned to the Whitley Bay conundrum and appealed for all MOHGS, with the exception of the poor old Scuttler (pro tem), to be ” Light on our feet,” and make sure we arrive promptly and tee off as quickly as possible in order to avoid unnecessary confrontations. He finished his speech with an appeal that as MOHGS we should be inclusive, flexible, prompt and regular.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Unfortunately the Fin. Sec. was absent from today’s proceedings but in a previous statement he declared that the kitty at present stands at £63.90, which includes £22.15 which he recently received from the Rabbi. £150 had been placed behind the bar for the participants enjoyment at the Christmas party. He appealed for all members to continue to swear freely but also to ensure full and prompt payment to the box.

Herbie suggested that instead of fines and Geezers cards, all MOHGS should pay a weekly fee of £1 in order to boost funds. After a cordial debate, it was agreed to continue with fines and Geezers cards and trust the members to be honest with their contributions.

PRESIDENTS STATEMENT: He hoped that everyone would have an enjoyable and fulfilling year of golf.

TOASTS: Newcastle United after a great victory over Man. U.
To the Rabbi for organising the MOHGS new mufti order.
To Herbie on the arrival of his new grandson, Jake.

Crocs apologised for not being able to produce the historical synopsis due to a computer malfunction but added that he hoped to deliver this at the next meeting.

ELECTION OF OFFICIALS: All officers were reelected en bloc.
Brains suggested that the role of Comp. Sec. and H/cap board Sec. be split and that he was willing to take over as H/cap board Sec. This suggestion met with universal acclaim, not least from the current H/cap board Sec.

ANNUAL DIARY OF EVENTS: Brain reported that there were two events still outstanding, the Quaich and the Christmas Shield. It was decided that the Quaich would become a one off event to be held on 5 March. The Shield competition would take place on 12 March.
*Soapy’s Day would be held on 11 June.
*The Championship Trophy would be played for on 2 July.
*The MOHGS year would henceforth begin in April, in tandem with the Golf Clubs change to Summer h/caps.
*The Christmas Party will be on 10 December.
*Jock Strap will organise games both home and away v. Beamish in June and September.
*The Laird will organise a game v. Hobsons which will be away this year.
*Shagpile will enquire about the possibilities of games v. Newbiggin and Bedlington.
* Crocs provisionally offered 23 Feb as a date for a game at the Bridle Path and will confirm at the next meeting.

OVERNIGHTERS: Shagpile eulogised over Foxton as a terrific venue, citing the food and accommodation as exemplary. The Rabbi proposed that we explore the possibilities of courses listed in the Seniors NCG Guide. Craigielaw was proposed by Crocs. All the above will be given due deliberation in the fullness of time.

AOB: It was agreed that members should be penalised with a Geezer Card for going into bunkers even when bunkers were out of play.

Dewey apologised for his absence for the next several months as he has bigger fish to fry in Florida.

The meeting closed very amicably at 1pm.

Burt E. Kwok

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

RESULTS: Delivered by the silver tongued Laird. Today’s Comp was a four ball better ball. There was one 2 on the 14th, posted by the Rabbi. D’soD were Jocks and Bumpers with a paltry 42 points. DD’soD were Dewey and Crocs with 43 points. Runners up were the Prof and the Laird with 51 points. This week’s winners with an impressive 53 points were the dream team of Brains and 2Beers.

FINANCE: £5 in Swears. £2.50 in fines for non-wearing of MOHGS uniform on first Monday of the month. £2.20 in Geezers cards. Is the swears total a new record???

LAST WEEKS MINUTES ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

The Scuttler was welcomed back to the fold after his recent successful operation. He was feeling thwarted after buying a new range of winter golfing clothes with the highest TOG rating only to be informed by the doctor that he will be out of action for the next several months.

BUSINESS: The Chair thanked all the members who had taken the trouble to contact him regarding current h/caps. He confirmed that he is on the case and no stone will be left unturned in his efforts to update the system with the correct information before next week’s game.

*Jock Strap returned the Quaich for engraving and only the Christmas Plate is outstanding and will no doubt be returned next week.

*The Chair announced that he is willing to retain his position in the hot seat for another year, but he is more than willing to step aside to allow any new pretender the opportunity to come through the ranks and take over the reins of the society. He was informed that he is by far the best Chair we have ever had and that no one had feet big enough to fill his ample boots.

*The members were informed that it was not possible to be penalised with two Geezers cards for one errant shot.

* The Laird opined that it seemed unfair to fine members 50p for not wearing MOHGS jumpers, when there were other members who didn’t own regulation gear who were not fined. Bumpers has ordered jumpers and is still waiting. The Chair was unwilling to waive today’s fines but would take orders next week from those who did not have jumpers and use his influence with the supplier to ensure the delivery was promptly dispatched.

* The Geezer will be absent next week but ordered an XL Black jumper.

*Jock Strap will be unable to play in his game at the Seniors this Wednesday and appealed for someone to take his place. His tee time is 9.52ish.

* The Chair reported that he had recently spoken to the President and he is still recovering from his bout of flu but hopeful that he will attend next week’s AGM.

* The Rabbi hopes to have more information about the Seniors Open and will report back next week.

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

Burt E. Kwok.

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

Today’s meeting was ably Chaired by Brains.

APOLOGIES: The President, who is recovering from a nasty bout of flu, the Chair who is down the smoke and the Fin. Sec. Who is in foreign climes.

RESULTS: Presented by the long lost Laird, fresh from his travels down under and displaying an ever improving vocabulary, no doubt enhanced by his interactions with the indigenous populace.

2×2’s were posted by Biggles on the first, yes the first!!! And one by Kwok on the 4th.

The game was played off club h/caps. DoD was the unfortunate Ming with a paltry 35 points. DD’soD were Herbie and Dewey with 38 points apiece. The runner up was the newly returned Laird with an excellent score of 48 points. The winner with a spine tingling 52 points was the lean machine with an eye for the green, who has not played for 5 months, Biggles. After due consideration and with reference to the keeper of facts, Jock Strap, it was agreed that today’s score was an all time record in the history of Mohginess.

The Laird announced with a flourish and with his new found verbal dexterity that there had been a veritable “plethora,” of scores in the 40’s.

FINANCES: £1.70 in swears and £2.80 in Geezers cards.

TOASTS: To the England one day cricket team which trounced the Aussies 4-1.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

BUSINESS: Kwok returned the Championship Trophy for engraving to Crocs but two other trophies, namely the Quaich and the Christmas Plate are still outstanding.

* The Geezer opined that today’s outstanding score of 52 points should result in a more punitive penalty than the deduction of two strokes. The Strap and Laird, both countered with the fact that the course is much shorter and today’s conditions were ideal for amassing a high score. It was agreed that MOHGS rules would prevail and a two shot reduction was adequate. Brains observed that the matter should be addressed at the AGM.

* The Rabbi thanked Brains for his recent posting of the MOHGS diary.

* The Rabbi was keen for the group to expose themselves to the possibility of joining the Seniors Open, which he explained was advertising games at various premier courses and which could be accessed at greatly reduced prices. He further proposed that he would investigate and report back at the next meeting.

* Brains reminded the members that it was around this time that we made an annual visit to the Bridle Path. Crocs concurred and agreed that he would amble down to the venue to enquire about prices and available times.

# The members were advised that the AGM will be held on Monday 12 February.

There being no further business, the meeting closed amicably at 1.05.

Burt E Kwok.

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

RESULTS: Delivered by the ever popular Brains. Three 2’s were recorded by the Prof, the Chair and Winker, all of them on the 8th. DoD was the unfortunate Kwok with a miserable 35 points. DD’soD were the Rabbi and Herbie with 37 points apiece. The runners up with a very creditable 44 points apiece were the Geezer and Brains. The outright winner and champine of the week was the magnificently coordinated Prof with an enviable and stupendous 49 points.

FINANCES: £3 was collected in swears and £2 from Geezers cards which is in the safekeeping of the Rabbi.

TOASTS: To Chris Paisley who won the S. African Open.

To Brandon Grace who was extremely chivalrous.

To team Europe who beat the Asians.

BUSINESS: Today was the first recorded game of the year and by rights should have been the AGM. However, because of poor weather, sickness and holidays it has been decided that the AGM will now be held on 12 February. It is hoped that by delaying the meeting, this will allow many of the absent members to return to the fold and make an important contribution to the forum.

The Crocodile revealed that his input to the AGM will be an historical, reflective, perspective synopsis of the previous year’s activities, garnered by methodical examination of the scorecards.

Crocs appealed for the return of all trophies in order to have them engraved with the names of the current recipients.

The Geezer stated unequivocally that although he was guilty of swearing on numerous occasions today, he had no intention of paying the required tariff on account that he had been in the company of others in past games who had sworn like troopers and had neglected to pay the requisite fines. Upon hearing this news, the Chair became apoplectic and remarked that he had every sympathy for the Geezer, since he too had noticed that some people were reluctant to pay for their foul mouthed utterings. He promised a root and branch reform of the system and warned of severe repercussions for any member who was deemed guilty of such heinous behaviour in the future.

AOB: Winker apologised for his absence for the next couple of months, due to holiday commitments.

There being no other business, the meeting closed at 12.45.

Burt E. Kwok.

RESULTS AND NOTES

Present: RH, MM, PB, PF, DG-M, TH, GA, CD, PL, LW, JG, TM, CM, BY. Guests John Matthews & Jim O’Neil.

Competition was a 4 man team Stableford with the best two scores counting.

Results : No 2s posted.

Duffers : Team D – Brains, Geezer, Crocs and Prof with 72 points. MOHGS handicap to be increased by one.

Runners up : Team B – Cardinal, Burt Kwouk, Two Beers and Scuttler and Team C – Windscale, Dewy, Rabbi & Johnnie with 76 points

Winners : Team A – Jockstrap, John Matthews, Shagpile, and Jim O’Neil with 77 points. MOHGS handicaps to be reduced by one. [were applicable.]

Burt forgotten his minutes book so was unable to carry out his duties as hon. sec. [thus these notes]

Jocks suggested that as we well looked after and the refreshments were very good that the 2s sweep should be handed to the staff.

The Cardinal suggested that as the the runners up sweep wash shared between 2 teams i.e. half the field that this also should be handed to staff which would give a respectable amount for services rendered. This was unanimously agreed and together with a small contribution from the winners sweep was

handed over by Jocks and was gratefully accepted.

The member of Team C in charge of the card had lost it somewhere between the car and the clubhouse. He claimed they had scored 76 points and his integrity was not [seriously] questioned so the score was accepted.

Jocks requested that the Chair or his representative would update the MOHGS handicap board for future use.

Course was ok and the weather was better than expected though the winds were slightly stronger than a seaside breeze presumably due to the antics of Hurricane Caroline.

Dewy wished all the compliments of the season as he was swanning off to Florida for several weeks of less [he hopes] inclement weather.

Next schedule meeting is the Xmas Party on Monday 11th December 2017 which I am sure we are looking forward to good golf good food and drink and a modicum of conviviality.

Thanks to all for your attendance punctuality

Jock St Rappe