That's the funny thing about history - it has to repeat itself because we pay so little attention to it the first time.

Founding principles

As we move into the New Millennium and minor changes are made to preserve the unique fraternity that is the CVGS. For those of you who don't know, the Society's founding aims were:-

• Darts on Monday
• Snooker on Thursday
• Pub on Friday
• Golf on Saturday/Sunday

Dipso, Hair, Stud and Virgin

The original members stuck to this schedule religiously and honours were shared in our first competitive event, which took place over some ten weeks. Car boots were damaged and heads were bumped during this time as we all fought to retain the right to the male bastion that is Male Nights Out.

Rumour has it that the original scoring charts are hidden away in some attic somewhere poised to reap embarrassment on any founder who gets too big for his boots.

The fact that this hasn't happened yet shouldn't be seen as any indication of complacency on the part of the founding members. Without mentioning any names a cursory look around any of the pubs frequented by the Society reveals those qualified to make a claim to these roots - that confident swagger and comfort in any social situation gives the game away to those in the know. Be warned or you may find yourself in the comfort of the Virgin, Dipso, the Hair or the Stud without any warning - be afraid, be very afraid!

Is a pint too much to ask for?

The new millennium sees a whole host of thirsty new applicants and a Society still recovering from an overly ambitious expansion plan that failed spectacularly. Having licked our wounds we now find ourselves in the midst of a more controlled growth plan which promises to throw up even more ambitious individuals who think that they can do it better than those who have gone before. It should not be forgotten, however, that he who has the vote, has the power. You would do well to remember that the next time that Dermot and Sean have to put their hands in their pockets to buy their own drinks. This is not only a condemnation of the society that we live in but also the society that we are all proud to belong to - shame on all of you who have done this. Are you the ones prepared to sit back and let everyone else do all the hard work. Do not forget that it is only through their hard work and ceaseless dedication that enables you to go back to your families and loved ones a better person (is a pint too much to ask for?).

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