PRESENT:  D.F, E.E, R.H, F.B, C.M, P.L ,N.B, H.C, K.S.

APOLOGIES : G.W & J.G. Both had to leave before the discussions

RESULTS :

Duffer : Brains [J.G.]  points 24 rev. H’cp. 32.

Deputy Duffers The Straggler [F.B.] and The Falcon [H.C.] with 27 points. Rev. H’cps 10 and 20

No 2s posted therefore £2.20 carried forward.

Runner up – Soapy [K.S.] with a creditable 38 points. Rev. H’cp. 23

Winner with an excellent 40 points was Noel from the Southern Branch [N.B.] (n.n.n.y. – needs rectifying -suggestions at the Xmas party)  Rev. H’cp. 12 Congrats on this fine effort.

TOASTS: Toasts were offered to the late  Lynda Bellingham and the folorn supporters of Sunderland F.C.

BUSINESS :

Notes from Beamish accepted

Text from Del Boy confirming polo shirts are available . Chair to organise delivery.

Whitley Bay postponed once again until next year.

Soapy suggested alternative unplayed venues be considered. Parklands was mooted  with reports of good playing conditions. Also the Bridle Path which had a mixed response.

Joint Indoor bowls \ early Xmas Party event to accommodate the Comic to be held in November. The Comic will propose some dates – probably a Friday.

Crocs stated that the Kid had entered this year’s Movember charity event and was looking for further volunteers together with donations. It was agreed that all monies generated by the event on the last Monday in October would be donated. The comic noted that a photo of Jocks with a ‘tache had been spyed at Beamish Park. Jocks said he would attempt  a regrowth for the benefit of the charity.

The chair took charge of the £2.20 2s and £0.60 swears money to be handed over next week.

Rabbi confirmed the tee times had been booked for next Monday.

Jock St Rappe

Comp, Sec.

PRESENT:  P.B, D.F, E.E, R.H, F.B, J.G, P.L, K.S.

APOLOGIES : P,F, H.C, C.M, G.W.

RESULTS :

Singles : Duffer of the Day wax the Straggler with a paltry 18 points and Deputy Duffer was Jethro with  23 points. In 2nd place with 31 points was the Comic and the winner with an excellent score of 39 points was the Rabbi.

Pairs : The Rabbi\Comic partnership score of 47 points was excluded under the one prize rule. Duffers were team Straggler\Cardinal with 31 points and the joint winners with 38 points were teams Brains \Jethro and Jocks\Soapy.

Handicap adjustments : The Cardinal bullied Jocks into including handicap adjustments for both the Singles and pairs competitions therefore the revised handicaps are :- F.B:9   P.B:19  D.F:14  J.G:30  R.H:13  P.L:15  K.S:24

No 2s posted therefore £5.00 carried forward. Best elegible points totals on par 5s and par 3s were posted by K.S; F.B. and P.B.

Toast to Jocks for organising the event which he humbly accepted adding that although the sums are correct he seems to have made a small profit and requested that if anyone thought they had been short changed should inform the Comp Sec. The usual sympathy will be offered,

Chair confirmed the Mohgs shirts with revised specifications will be available for Whitley Bay.

Rabbi confirmed that the tee times had been booked one slot later for next Monday 20th October at Morpeth G.C. to accommodate the morning gloom.  Also sends his apologies.

Jock St Rappe

Comp, Sec.

PRESENT: D.F, B.H, P.L, J.G, P.B, J.B, F.B, P.F, A.M, C.M.

RESULTS: There were no 2’s posted. The DoD with a meagre 18 points was Kwok. Joint DD’soD were the Straggler and the Kid with 26 points. The runner up with 37 points was the Rabi. The winner with a majestic 39 points was the ever popular Cardinal. In the 5’s and 3’s competition, in second place was Crocs. The winner was Delboy. The team event was won by the Comic, the Cardinal and the Rabi. The individual winner was presented with the Hunley Hall trophy which was generously donated by the ever affable Brains. The Cardinal was suitably humble in his acceptance speech as he clutched the trophy with pride and delight.

Originally there was supposed to be two days of competition, however due to the inclement weather it was impossible to complete the second day of play. It is worthy of note that three members of the fraternity attempted to play on the Monday, namely, Brains, Cardinal and Comic, but they were forced by the severity of the gale to return, bedraggled, to the clubhouse after completing only 2 holes.

The esteemed Comp. Sec has decided to complete the competition, possibly next week on the away day to Beamish.

Hunley continues to provide a warm welcome for the MOHGS and will no doubt continue to do so in the future.

BURT KWOK ( Hon. Sec.)

PRESENT: P.F, F.B, P.B, K.S, R.H, E.E, D.F, C.M,J.G.

APOLS: Rabi, Biggles, Falcon, Matador.

RESULTS: There was one 2 by the Comic on the 17th. DoD was the Comic with 26 points. The Cardinal was DDoD with 28 points. Jock St. Rappe was the runner up with 35 points. The joint winners were Jethro and Soapy with 38 points apiece. £1.40 was collected in swears.

TOASTS: A rather controversial toast was proposed by the Chair to congratulate Yorkshire on winning the County Championship. Apparently the Chair had tried to force this toast through last week but had no support. This week he had the support of the President who has long been a fan of the cricket team.

The Ryder Cup team were congratulated for their great achievement in retaining the trophy. The Comic singled out McIlroy and McDowell for special praise. McGinley was praised for his managerial skills.

LAST WEEK’S MINUTES ACCEPTED AS A TRUE RECORD.

MATTERS ARISING: St. Rappe reported that the Beamish course was now up to standard and he proposed an away day on 13th October. Nine MOHGS signified their interest in attending for a 10.30 K.O. At this point, Soapy asked Rappe for clarification. St. Rappe suggested that Soapy should turn up the volume on his hearing aid. Soapy replied that he had the hearing aid at top volume and that it was St. Rappe’s diction and articulation that was at fault, since his new teeth were not properly broken in. A rather chastened St. Rappe with perfect diction revealed that he would pre order a buggy for himself and the Soapster. However Soapy will be unavailable due to a prior commitment.

Absent MOHGS should email Jocks by Friday if they wish to attend.

There has been no progress on the bowling day.

BUSINESS OF THE DAY: The first tee off time for Hunley, next Sunday, is 1.26. Competitors are requested to be there at midday. The game on Monday will k.o at 10.30. Brains has kindly donated a trophy which will be presented to the player with the best score over the two days. Jock has sorted out the format for the two days of feverish competition which can be accessed through last week’s minutes. The Chair informed the group that the polo shirts would not be available for the Hunley trip.

Crocs offered to bring along the bottle of Whisky which he won in the Christmas draw. The Cardinal revealed that the swear box would make a contribution to the après golf celebrations.

Brains reminded the group that next Monday is the first MONDAY of the month, therefore MOHG sweaters should be worn.

CHRISTMAS PARTY: The Cardinal reiterated that he would take no part in organising the buffet. Kwok quickly asserted that he would not be responsible for a quiz. The Chair intimated that he may negotiate with the caterers for a buffet for £7.50 per person, which he felt was a reasonable cost for a culinary festive feast. Snooker and table tennis would be on offer after the food. The golf contest will be 11 holes, using three clubs and a putter.

AOB: The Chair announced that the polo shirts will be available shortly.

There is no point in booking tee times at Morpeth next Monday, since no one is intending to play.

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

BURT E. KWOK( Hon. Sec.)

PRESENT:  P.B, D.F, E.E, R.H, F.B, C.M, J.G, H.C.

APOLOGIES : P.L, P.F, K.S

RESULTS : 2s – Team Straggler [F.B.] \ Falcon [H.C.] at 17th share £1.60

Duffer –  Team Crocs [C.M.]\Brains[J.G.] with 34 points. Each receives a handicap increase of 1

Joint Winners –  Team Cardinal[P.B.]\Jocks[R.H.] & The Straggler [F.B.]\The Falcon [H.C.]  with 37 points. Each receives a  handicap reduction of 1.

Note: No runner up prize in accordance with the rules when there is multiple team winners

TOASTS: The Viper [V.P] on his 65th birthday; Durham C.C. On their win in the tin pot one day cup event [though a toast to Yorkshire C C on their win in the main event – the 1st Div. Championship was refused]. Del Boy [J.B.] on winning Captains day and had not been toasted a few weeks earlier.

LAST WEEKS NOTES : Accepted

BUSINESS: SWEARS : C.M. £1.00; P.B. £1.00; D,F, £0.20; E.E. £0.20; H.C. £0.60

HUNLEY HALL : Draw made [attached] for the 9 confirmed attendees by Jethro [E.E.] for the two rounds at the Hunley Hall overnighter.

BEAMISH AWAY DAY: Jocks to investigate an away day at BPGC after the Hunley Hall trip. Preferred days – Mon\Tues\Fri.

BOWLS DAY: No further progress. The Comic will check possibilities for tuesdays and fridays.

CHRISTMAS PARTY : Nothing to report.

POLO SHIRTS: Chairman Straggler confirmed that they would be received before the Hunley Hall Trip [5th October]

RULES: Do the current rules state that 2s must be putt out. Answer – No it is up to the  playing partners to decide hopefully with integrety as to whether or not a putt is given.

TEE TIMES next Monday : 8.40, 8.48, 8.56. Apols from H.C. Subject to confirmation by the Chair.

Jock St Rappe

Hunley Hall

PRESENT:  J.G, R.H,  C.M, E.E. F.B, P.B, D.F, P.L.

APOLOGIES : P.F, K.S, G.W, A.L, H.C.

RESULTS : One 2 posted by Crocs [C.M.] on the 4th  who shares the 2s pot and roll over of £5.40 with his playing partner Jethro [E.E.]

Team Duffer of the day – Crocs and Jethro with 33 points – H’cp. Increased to 10 and 35

Team Winners – The Straggler [F.B.] and the Rabbi [P.L.] with a respectable 39 points  – H’cps. reduced to 6 and 18

TOASTS: Lucy Jessica who weighed in at 8lb 11oz.- a welcome addition to the Clark family [David our club Pro and his wife Jo].The Comic who won the individual prize and the betterball prize along side the Rabbi in the club away day extravaganza at Richmond.

LAST WEEKS NOTES : Accepted

BUSINESS: SWEARS : R.H. £.20 J.G. £0.20 C.M. £0.40 P.B £0.20 – a total of £1.00 handed to the treasurer.

HUNLEY HALL : Possibility of additional entries from the southern branch if rooms are available so the the draw for partners is delayed until next Monday.

Post card received by the Cardinal from “Soapy in the Southern Hemisphere” which he read out and passed around the assembled company for their gratification and it was agreed that the photography and libretto was worthy of incorporation in the Mohgs Blog site. Also an emaill had been recieved fro Burt Kwok expounding the virtues of his journey across the US of A.

MOHGS BLOG : Contributions to the Mohgs blog site required. The Cardinal will send the aforementioned post card from Soapy. The address for your contributions is www.mohgs.com

BOWLS DAY: Too late in the season for out door bowls but there is a possibility of indoor bowls at Denton before December when the Comic our bowls master goes to Oz. The Comic will investigate and report back.

CHRISTMAS PARTY : Good reports recieved for  aBBQ type buffet from Crocs and also the steak dinner presented at the Seniors Past captain’s Dinner from the Rabbi.

TEE TIMES next Monday : 8.40, 8.48, 8.56. Apols from P.L.

Jock St Rappe

PRESENT:  J.G, R.H,  C.M, G.W, H.C, E.E.

APOLOGIES : F.B,P.B,P.L,K.S,D.F. H.C. Departed before meeting due to a prior appointment.

RESULTS : No 2s posted therefore £1.20 handed to Brains for the 2s pot.

Duffer of the day – Jocks [R.H.] – 21 points rev. H’cp. 16 and Deputy Duffer – Brains rev. H’cp. 29

Winner – Crocs [C.M.] with an excellent score of 40 points – rev. H’cp. -9 and the runner up with 36 points was Jethro [E.E.] – rev. H’cp. 34

TOASTS: Tracy Cramond – 1 millionth Great North Run finisher

LAST WEEKS MINUTES : Accepted

BUSINESS: SWEARS : G.W. £0.20 H.C. £0.20 total £0.40 handed to Brains.

HUNLEY HALL : 9 now confirmed for Hunley Hall. Jocks proposals :-  Sun & Mon. – Individual stableford 1st &2nd ,Team Prize of 3 players . Individual aggregate of 36 holes 1st & 2nd. Points total for par 5s and 3s. Total sweepstake – £10 per person. Draw for Game 1 – Sunday to be made by the ball tosser and players will keep the same numbers for game 2 to facilitate playing with different playing partners.See attached Spread Sheet for sweep distribution etc.

TEE TIMES next Monday : 8.40, 8.48, 8.56. Apols from H.C. K.S.

Jock St Rappe

PRESENT: D,F, J.G, R.H,  C.M, G.W, H.C, P.F.

APOLOGIES : F.B,P.B,P.L,K.S,E.E,A.L,T.H. The Rabbi and the cardinal joined us for the meeting in the clubhouse.Kwok dashed off before the meeting for some family business.

RESULTS : No 2s posted therefore £1.40 handed to the Cardinal for the 2s pot.

Duffer of the day – Crocs [C.M.] rev. H’cp 11 Deputy Duffer – Jocks rev. H’cp. 14

Joint winners – Brains [J.G.] and the Comic [D.F.] with 35 points rev. H’cps. 28 and 13. 2nd place – The Falco [H.C.] with 33 points rev. H’cp. 20

TOASTS: None

LAST WEEKS MINUTES : Accepted

BUSINESS: SWEARS : C.M. £0.60, P.F. £0.50 [no mohgs sweater] £0.30[no change given] H.C. £0.40 total £1.80 handed to the cardinal.

HUNLEY HALL : The Cardinal confirmed that he had booked Hunley Hall for 5th & 6th October for those who had confirmed [8] and would request an additional place for the Rabbi. Cost £79 plus sweepstake at cost price. Tee times Sunday about  lunch time [I have forgotton the actual time] monday 10.30 am. Individuals resposible for their own expenditure.

TEE TIMES next Monday : 8.40, 8.48, 8.56. Apols from F.B,P.B,K.S,A.L.

Jock St Rappe

Dear All

Yesterday’s results

Duffer of the Day     Peter Layton

Deputy Duffers of the day  Frank Beaton  & Keith Suddaby

Runner Up    Chris Minto

Champion Golfer of the Day          The ever popular John Gibson

Handicaps to be adjusted accordingly

There was no meeting as the Chairman did a runner, fortunately he forgot to take the Swear Box and the Two’s Box which are in the safe possession of the Cardinal.

Soapy announced that he would have to give his apologies for a number of weeks as he and Margaret were heading South for Autumn, they were wished Bon Voyage.

The Chair would also be absent for a couple of Monday’s (How will MOHGS cope without the ‘Executive’?)

The Cardinal will not be playing next Monday but would be in the Clubhouse on the MOHGS return.

He will also be missing for a further Monday in Italy!!|

I think that covers all happenings apart from visit to Hunley Sunday 5 October for an overnighter. Please let me know definites by Friday at the latest.

The Cardinal

PRESENT: F.B, P.B, J.G, R.H, P.L, C.M, H.C, E.E.

APOLOGIES : D.F, K.S, P.F, G.W, A.L.

RESULTS : There were 8 participants on the day therefore the comp. sec. implemented a Betterball competition for the day. Two 2s achieved today both by Jocks [R.H.] on 8th using an 8 iron and 14 using a 4 iron. The 2s sweep of £3.40 including roll over was shared between Jocks and his playing partner Jethro.

Duffers of the Day was once again the current champion – Brains [J.G.] and his playing partner – The Rabbi [P.L.] who managed to accumulate a paltry 34 points and handicaps were lifted to 32 and 17 respectively.

Runners up was the team of Jocks [R.H.] and Jethro [E.E.] with a score of 40 points who were pipped by the winners – Chairman Straggler [F.B.]and the Cardinal [P.B.] with 41 points.

TOASTS: Team G.B & N.I. Athletics for accumulating the most medals in the European Championship, the England Ladies Cricket and Rugby Union teams who both became World Champions and the team, fans and representatives of Manchester City F.C. for the respect shown on sunday at St James Park for the two NUFC fans who sadly lost their lives in the aircraft disaster over Ukraine.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES : Accepted as a true record

BUSINESS: The Chairman listed the requests recieved for Mohgs Polo Shirts.
The chair also queried the the fact that no handicap penalty was given to 2nd place even though each recieved the princely sum of £1 to which the Comp. Sec. responded by referring the Chair to the current rules in betterball competition and added that any winner of the 2s purse received no handicap penalty even though it was invariably greater than the Betterball runners up prize prize.

The Cardinal had suggested that the most likely date for Hunley Hall was Sunday 5th October. However Crocs said this was depend on NUFC fixtures that weekend and would investigate and report back. [Note from Jocks: – fixture list states that NUFC play Swansea City away on saturday 4th October 2014. Also the proposed away trip to Hull for the combined football\golf extravaganza may be a “non starter” as the current date for the match is 31st January 2014 which may be risky weatherwise for golf.

Swears : £? Handed to the treasurer including £0.50 from Jocks who was duped into contributing in excess of his rightful debt due to his lack of the correct amount of change. Jocks stated that sculduggery and creative accounting had come to the fore!!

Tee times next Monday as usual – 8.40,8.48 and 8.56 am

Apologies for next Monday : R.H, E.E.

No further busines so meeting closed at 13.35 p.m.

Jock St. Trappe
Sub. Sec.