Posted on February 9, 2010 by sonsteam

FOLLOWING Dumbarton’s Big Game (vs Stirling Albion), our second fundraising social event of the season – the ninth annual Quiz Night – will take place at SHS.
Currently we have around 22 pledges for teams – fantastic – but if anyone would like to come along for what should be a great night, then you are more than welcome.
We are on the lookout for a couple of volunteers for the evening to help with scoring and collection of raffle tickets etc. If any member can spare a couple of hours, please either leave a note in the comment section of this post or drop a note to secy@sonstrust.net
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Posted on February 1, 2010 by sonsteam

THE inaugural Glasgow Stranraer FC Supporters annual quiz took place last Thursday evening in the salubrious surroundings of Bar Buddha on St Vincent Street – and guess what? The Sonstrust won!
The quiz was a closely-fought affair with all five teams in contention, right up until the last round with the Sonstrust team triumphing by three points.
It’s fair to say that our team, led by Captaian Andy Galloway, could be labelled a midweek Challenge Cup squad, however it was a spirited performance with David Powell in particular doing very well.
Talking of quizzes, we are now at 22 teams registered for our own night on 13th February and there is always room for more.
A squad of six will cost just £30. Drop us a note to secy@sonstrust.net or leave a comment on this post.
Well done to Denise, Andy. David and Alan!
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Posted on February 1, 2010 by sonsteam

Apache Army at New Methil
WEATHER permitting, the Trust Travel’s next outing is to New Bayview this coming Saturday (6th February).
There are still a few seats available, so anyone looking to book please do so by adding your contact details to the comments section of this post and Tommy will confirm.
For info, the bus leaves the Counting House pub at 12pm.
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Posted on December 23, 2009 by sonsteam

Trust Quiz Night - 13th Feb 2010
THE Trust’s annual quiz night for this season will take place at SHS in the supporters bar on the evening of Saturday 13th February 2010.
We now would like teams of six to register for what is a fantastic evening.
Please call Alan on 07904 666 014 or send an e-mail to secy@sonstrust.net to book your space. Alternatively, leave a comment in the appropriate section on this post, with FULL contact details.
Cost per team is just £30. Make any cheques payable to ‘Sons Supporters Trust.’
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Posted on December 19, 2009 by sonsteam
THE Trust’s 2009 AGM took place in the supporters bar at 11am at SHS today.
Chairman Brian Payne expertly guided the gathered members through the agenda and in the spirit of openness and transparency, below is the agenda with agreed actions and outcomes.
AGENDA
• To note and approve the minutes of the AGM held on 22/11/2008
- proposed and approved
• Resolution 1 – To receive and adopt the Annual Report and audited accountsto July 31st 2009 together with the reports of the Trust Board – Chair, Treasurer and Secretary
- proposed and approved. Income for financial year to 31st July 2009 – £39,586. Expenditure for financial year to 31st July 2009 – £36,899. Surplus for year – £2,687. Funds brought forward £38, 208. Funds carried forward £40,895. Account detail available to any Trust member – please drop an e-mail to secy@sonstrust.net
• Resolution 2 – Rule 59 : Trust Board Elections. Four board places available as per rotation rules.
- four Trust members properly proposed and seconded as follows : Andy Scott, Brian Payne, David Powell and Andy Galloway (previously a co-opted member). Membership formally adopted and accepted nominations.
• Resolution 3 – To re-appoint the auditors – French Duncan – for financial year 2009-2010
- proposed and approved
After the above formalities were concluded, debate followed on various different aspects of Trust business going forward.
Brian then thanked everyone for their attendance and the meeting was closed at 12pm.
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Posted on December 16, 2009 by sonsteam

DFC Chairman Colin Hosie was on hand last week to accept ten new sets of ballboy kit from the Sons Supporters Trust.
Trust Chair Brian Payne – pictured with Colin (above) said : “With the Club having cahnged kit suppliers to Surridge we felt it was time to make sure the ballboys at SHS had a uniform look.
“We are delighted once again to be involved at the Club in our role as a sponsor.”
Colin added : “The Trust plays an important part in the life of DFC and the continued support is gratefully received.
“Thanks to everyone involved.”
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PETERHEAD FIASCO
TODAY’S (late) cancellation of our planned trip to Peterhead was a bitter pill to swallow.
In reealising that everyone’s day was spoiled by the decision to call the game off, we agree wholeheartedly with comments from fans (today) that a postponement should have been announced on Friday (yesterday).
Calling the game off is not our gripe.
It’s the timing, which should have been better given the travelling distance involved.
Once again the paying punter is hit hard for what was a lack of common sense.
Conditions in and around the Peterhead/Aberdeen area were so bad yesterday that the Grampian Police issued advice that driving in that part of the world was not advisable, yet it became clear that no effort was being made by the footballing authorities to seek advice from the constabulary.
Overnight, with the weather forecast the way it was, it was inevitable that things would deterioate, however no sensible decision was taken until this morning when it was far too late to cancel our bus and inform everyone – for that there can be no excuses from those in charge.
Grrr ………!!!!!
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