The late sixties and early seventies saw a decline in the popularity of the sport and the Barbs were forced to literally 'sell the farm'. Relying on municipal fields throughout Montreal, the club eventually settled in the predominantly English West Island area of Montreal, where they have remained since. Hamish had found that there wasn't enough recognition by the club for the outstanding efforts by some of its members both on and off the field. Hamish donated a plaque on which the names of all the award winners are engraved each year. He brought up the idea of special black golf shirts that the winners could wear to club functions to be recognized for their achievements by their club mates.
Juniors receive plaques.
When you see a Montreal Barbarian in a black golf shirt embroidered with the club logo you know that he or see did not buy it, but rather, they earned it as a symbol of recognition by fellow members for their outstanding contribution to the club. The-Year First Barb to be sin binned. And Appreciation For Inspired, Dedicated Commitment To The Montreal Barbarians Rugby Club Keith has been a member of the Montreal Barbarians Rugby Club since 1977. It was through his efforts that the Montreal Barbarians incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1987. He is a past President of the Club and is currently the Club's Treasurer.