2010 CALENDAR – AVAILABLE AT THE NEXT HOME GAME

 

DUE to the postponement of Saturday’s home game against Peterhead, not many fans had the chance to purchase the Sons Supporters Trust’s calendar for 2010 on the day.

However, the publication will be available at the next home game, whether that is a rescheduled game against Peterhead, an Active Nation Scottish Cup replay against Morton or the scheduled league fixture against East Fife.

With photos once again copyright and courtesy of Donald Fullarton, it is the ideal Christmas gift for any Sons fan, priced at only £6.

It is also an ideal souvenir of a great year for Sons, with the Third Division and Stirlingshire Cup trophy wins.

To reserve a copy, please leave a comment on this post. If you have already left a comment and have not yet collected your calendar you do not need to reserve again – it is still being kept for you.

MORTON MATCH DETAILS

Active Nation Scottish Cup

 

SONS make their Scottish Cup debut for season 2009/2010 next Saturday (28th) with a short trip across the Erskine Bridge to the town of Greenock where first division Morton await.

The Cappielow club have been in touch with the Trust to confirm access details for the match and this is shown below.

 

Dumbarton supporters will be accommodated in sections F & G of the Main Stand  and should access the ground via the turnstiles at East Hamilton Street. The ‘Wee Dublin End’ will NOT be open.

Admission prices are £12 for adults and £6 for concessions (OAP’s U-16s).

Don’t forget too that on the day, the Scottish Sun will publish a ‘KIDS GO FREE’ voucher.

This voucher, when handed in at the turnstyle at Cappielow will be valid for 1 child (u-16) free entry per full paying adult.

The Scottish FA hopes that this promotion will incentivise new fans to come along to The Active Nation Scottish Cup 3rd round matches with their kids, generating increased attendances as well as encouraging the next generation to watch their local team.

If the game is postponed on the 28th, the re-scheduled match will take place the following Saturday (5th Dec) at 3pm.

In the event of a draw, Strathclyde Homes Stadium will be the venue on Sat 5th Dec (KO 3pm). This game will be played to a finish.

COMEDY DEBUT

Gary Black with Sonstrust Travel player of the year Mark Canning 2 seasons ago

TRUST board member and SonsTV guru Gary Black makes his debut as a stand-up comedian tonight.

Gary has been learning the craft as part of a development course and will perform his routine to an audience at Maggie Mays in the Merchant City (Glasgow).

Anyone wanting to go along and show support should note that doors open at 7.30pm and the cost will be just £3. Worth every penny!!

TRUST TRAVEL v MORTON

OK folks, an update on arrangements relating to the Trust organised supporters bus to Cappielow on 28th November.

If you have booked a seat, or seats already then you MUST pay your fare before or on this coming Saturday (21st).

It’s a home game versus Peterhead so no excuses! As usual, Tommy will be at the Trust table in the supporters bar from 12.30pm onwards.

If you have not paid by the above due date, your seat may be lost.

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/