A Spectacular Night of Comedy at Dumbarton FC

On Saturday 14^th April 2012, the Community Suite at Dumbarton Football Club will host a spectacular night of comedy, organised by the Sons Supporters Trust, with all proceeds going to DFC’s youth development. 

A host of top comedy performers have offered up their services to help, so please come along to Dumbarton and join in the fun – all in the name of a great cause.

As well as our entertainers, we are offering a fantastic 3-course meal, provided by DFC’s in-house caterer Robert Sloan.

To book a table (of ten) or individual seats for what will be a superb night of fun and laughter, drop an e-mail to secy@sonstrust.net

Cost per person is £35 and for tables of ten people, a discounted price of £320 is applicable.

Looking Ahead

THERE was a good turnout at the Sonstrust Annual General Meeting last Saturday (17 January 2012), as members reviewed another busy year and looked forward to the challenges ahead.

Among the big achievements of 2011 was a recruitment campaign which produced a record membership (over 350) and continued involvement in key aspects of the running and development of Dumbarton FC.

The audited accounts were accepted, and five Trust Board members duly elected or re-elected: Brian Payne (chair), David Powell, Andy Galloway (minute secretary), Andy Scott, and Simon Barrow (campaigns).

Members heard and discussed ideas for a ‘Vision Strategy’ document to enable the Trust and the Club to move forward together. This is being drafted at present, and more about the process will be shared shortly on this website.

Appreciation was expressed for the hard work done by a wide range of Trust members, not least Jo McBride (treasurer), Alan Findlay (Sonstrust secretary, trust and commercial director for DFC) and Tommy Hughes (travel and membership secretary).

There was discussion of football matters, with progress noted but the hope strongly expressed that the young and home-grown players nurtured in the 19s would have a real opportunity to break through to the first team, alongside loanees and established names.

More than 10% of the Sonstrust membership turning out (on a cold morning when the game had needed to be rescheduled due to floodlight problems) was a clear sign of the commitment of the Trust membership. The subsequent 1-0 victory over Brechin City was a definite bonus!

Chair Brian Payne expressed appreciation for everyone’s involvement and re-iterated the commitment of the Trust to grow, develop and contribute so that DFC can realise the ambition of being a sustainable community club.

Trust Travel – Forfar Athletic

SONS last away day of the month is the long haul to the Angus District on 28th January 2012 (weather permitting) where Forfar Athletic are the opponents.

Supporters looking to get to Station Park by subsidised transport can use the Trust Travel section’s fans bus and we are now taking bookings for the match in question.

Please leave your contact details and how many seats you require on the comments section of this post.

Alternatively call Tommy 07710771341 or e-mail memsecy@sonstrust.net

But, please hurry – we need to know numbers by 27th Jan 2012, so we’ll ‘close’ bookings Thurs 26^th @ 23:59.

Trust Travel – Airdrie United

SONS next away day is the short trip to Lanarkshire on 21st January 2012 (weather permitting) where Airdrie United await.

Supporters looking to get to the Excelsior Stadium by subsidised transport can use the Trust Travel section’s fans bus and we are now taking bookings for the match in question.

Please leave your contact details and how many seats you require on the comments section of this post.

Alternatively call Tommy 07710771341 or e-mail memsecy@sonstrust.net

But, please hurry – we need to know numbers by 20th Jan 2012, so we’ll ‘close’ bookings on the 19^th @ 23:59.

Trust AGM

PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE FOR 2011 AGM – SAT 14TH JAN 2012. VENUE IS DUMBARTON FC STADIUM AT 11.30PM.

Revised notices will be sent via e-mail to members who have provided a valid address.

Happy 2012 to Y’All!

THE Sonstrust wishes everyone connected with the Trust, Dumbarton Football Club and Supporters Direct Scotland a very happy New Year!

Hopefully we’ll see some fireworks from the Sons early in 2012, as the ‘business end’ of the season hoves into view with our home game against high-flyers Arbroath on 2nd January.

Remembering Dan Lynch

EVERYONE connected with the Sons Supporters Trust and Dumbarton FC will be very sorry to hear of the passing of stalwart fan Dan Lynch, aged 88, this weekend.

Our deepest sympathies and warmest wishes go to Dan’s family, especially his daughter Denise Currie (Sonstrust board member and former chair) and son Stephen Lynch (former DFC trust director).

Dan had been a regular at Boghead, at the Rock and at away grounds across the country for many years. He was a remarkable man and a great servant to his family, the community and the club. We will miss him very much.

Dan Lynch‘s Funeral Mass is being held at 10am on Thursday 29th December 2011, at St Michael’s Catholic Church, Cardross Road, Dumbarton.

Douglas Cameron

The members of the Sons Supporters Trust offer condolences to the family of DFC director Douglas Cameron who sadly passed away last weekend.

Douglas was a true Sons fan and will be greatly missed.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

*Funeral takes place on Friday 23rd December 2011 at Cardross Crematorium (11.15am)

Trust Travel – Boxing Day (East Fife)

BOOKINGS are now invited for the Trust Travel supporters bus trip to Methil on Boxing Day.

Please your contact details in the comments section of this post if you’d to confirm a seat (or two), or alternatively drop Tommy H an e-mail to memsecy@sonstrust.net.

Tommy will also take bookings via phone and his contact mobile number is 07710771341

Same conditions apply to the organisation of this bus ; if we don’t get enough names to justify the journet financially, it won’t be going! So, the message is clear ; use it, or lose it!

Merry Christmas!

Scottish Football Survey

Last year, Supporters Direct (SD) conducted a survey of fans on the future of Scottish football.

Over a period of about a week this brought in almost 5000 respondents. The results are still being discussed by the media as they were in stark contrast to the proposals put forward by the SPL in relation to league construction.

In light of these responses SD have been working on a Fans’ Plan to put forward our suggestions for Scottish football. Encouraged by last year’s fantastic response SD would again appeal to supporters to complete a short survey which will help us to finalise the Plan which they hope to publish early in the New Year.

PLEASE take the time to go and complete the short survey as the more respondents SD have the more weight the results will carry in their dealings with the SPL,  SFL, SFA, and the Junior FA as well.

Here is the link to follow : https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LWDRPV8