REGISTER FOR A STRIP

NEWS on how fans can register to buy a unique DFC strip from this Sunday’s Gordon Lennon memorial match can be found of DFC’s official website.

www.dumbartonfootballclub.com

NOMINATIONS CLOSED

NOMINATIONS for the four vacancies available on the Trust Board are now closed.

With four applicants correctly completing the process there is no need for any election and the following members are duly elected :

Brian Payne, David Powell, Andrew Scott and Andrew Galloway. All four will serve a two-year term till the AGM 2011 (once approved at our 2009 AGM next month).

Alan Findlay
Secretary to the Society Board

SPONSOR A GOAL

Sponsor a Goal

 

THE Sons Supporters Trust invites fans and businesses to pledge sponsorship for every goal scored by Dumbarton this season.

Supporters have the chance to make a donation to the trust coffers each time Roddy Hunter, Derek Carcary or any of their team-mates finds the net this season.

In return, you’ll be listed in every remaining matchday programme this season, and there will be another reward to collect at the end of the season.

Here’s how it works:

- The minimum sponsorship amount is 20p per goal, but you can pledge more if you want.

- Every goal scored by Sons in the Second Division (including play-offs if applicable), the Homecoming Scottish Cup and the Stirlingshire Cup count towards the scheme.

- Penalty shoot-outs and own goals, scored for or against, do not count. If there is any dubiety over the scorer of a goal, the BBC Sport website will have the final say.

- Payment will be accepted at two stages – after Sons’ 18th league game (the midway point in the campaign) and at the end of the season.

If you want to pledge your support, or have any questions about the scheme, please leave a comment on this story.

Go on, you know you want to!! And with the team banging in the goals now, it’s a great way to raise much needed funds.

TRUST TRAVEL UPDATE

THE Trust Travel bus to Cowdenbeath next Saturday (14th Nov) is now FULL. Keep your eye on this website and of course the Club site for news of updates.

Meanwhile Tommy reports that the single bus booked for the short trip to Cappielow on 28th for the Active Nation Scottish Cup tie is close to being fully booked – again, keep your eye on the web for news.

RACENIGHT SUCCESS

Trust racenight raises £1500!

OVER 150 members and guests enjoyed the trust’s first social event of the season last Friday (6th). The fundraising racenight was a roaring success, thanks in the main to the superb organisation by Denise Currie and her team.

£1500 was the final amount raised – a superb effort in today’s economic climate.

A big thank you to all our sponsors and everyone who bought a jockey or a horse and of course those who ‘gambled’ on the outcome of the races. 

We will of course be doing the same next year but pencil into your social diary our next event – the annual Quiz Night on 13th Feb 2009.

FUNDRAISING RACENIGHT – TONIGHT!

 

Fundraising Racenight - 6th Nov 2009 at SHS

 

OUR first fundraising social function of the season is just around the corner – this Friday in fact. Forget any notion of attending outdated fireworks displays, come along to SHS for an evening of fun and laughter. And don’t forget that EVERY penny you/we raise directly benefits Dumbarton Football Club – a perfect night out for any Sons fan.

Tickets, costing just £2 will be available on the night, so no excuses for not coming along. Remember, it’s  YOUR Trust and Club!!

Doors open at 7pm.

PARALLEL UNIVERSE

OUR good friend Dr John Beech has again came up trumps with another thought provoking article on his excellent football management blog.

See for yourself (link below), and of course, comments are welcome!

http://footballmanagement.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/parallel-realities-and-worcester-city/

TRUST TRAVEL NEWS

BOOKINGS are now being taken for the Trust Travel bus(es) for Sons next three away games including the Scottish Cup tie at Cappielow on 28th November.

To confirm your seat, please leave a comment in this post, or contact Tommy on 07710 771 341.

Up and coming matches : Stenny (7/11), Cowden (14/11) and Morton (28/11)

TRUST INVEST IN YOUTH

  

Trust handover cheque.

  

THE Sonstrust handed over a cheque for £1750 to Dumbarton FC before last Saturday’s first home win of the season against Arbroath.

Whilst Scott Chaplain’s first half goal captured 3 points for the team, DFC Chairman was equally delighted with the donation which will be  ringfenced for youth development at the Club!

The money was raised as a result of over 60 Trust members and the Chairman himself trekking all the way from Lomond Shores (in Balloch) to SHS in April’s in ‘Walk to the Rock 2″.

Trust Board member Andy Galloway who was the prime organiser of the event is pictured above with Mr Jardine, our own director Alan Findlay and of course Pellie (who can’t resist a photo opportunity).

Well done to Andy and everyone who took part in the Walk.

TRUSTS ‘MUST KEEP THE FAITH’

BBC scribe Matt Slater writes an excellent piece following Supporters Direct annual conference earlier this month.

To read, use the following link

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/mattslater/2009/10/footballs_trusts_must_keep_the.html