boardroom catch up

October's winner of our monthly draw for Gold/Platinum/Corporate members was Ian Swankie of St Andrews.  Ian kindly offered his prize of 2 boardroom hospitality seats to his sons Scott and Keith, who were hosted by Society and Club Director Fraser MacDonald for Livingston's recent visit to Dens.

"Scott (left) and I actually sit next to each other in the Derry, but I've only been able to use my seat once this season. So it was nice to be sitting with Scott and Keith again for the Livi game, albeit in the Directors' Box," said Fraser. "It's worth reminding fans that Gold membership costs less than a pint a week, and offers a whole host of benefits including DFCTV, but also a chance to enjoy a game in the boardroom. What's more, it's a great way to help generate additional regular income for the club, so I'd encourage fans to consider signing up."

To find out more about Gold and Platinum membership, visit our membership page.

Fraser MacDonald's guest in the boardroom for the visit of Kilmarnock was Elaine Millar of Supporters Direct. Elaine and James Proctor work out of SD's Glasgow office to assist dozens of supporters' trusts across Scotland, and their support - along with that of their colleagues in London - has been invaluable as the Dundee FC Supporters' has grown and evolved over the years.

Whisper it, but Elaine is actually a Kilmarnock supporter, and she was good enough to admit that her team were lucky to take anything from the game!

For the 9th successive year, the Capital Dark Blues' Burns Supper was the social occasion of Auld Reekie.  All the rich and famous were there with paparazzi running out of flashbulbs to capture the celebs – 1962 Championship hero Bobby Wishart, star of TV and print Alan Pattullo, our fleet footed dancer of the wing Nicky Riley.  And Fraser MacDonald.

Dave Ellis convinces Kenny Boylan(r) to somewhat reluctantly part with some alcohol for the raffleDave Ellis tells us "A splendid evening was had by a record turnout of over 60 Dark Blues, royally entertained with an audience participation Address to the Haggis; a lively “alternative” Tam O’Shanter; superb soup, haggis, neeps and tatties; a Ross County barman (true! Pair Laddie); and the now traditionally raucous auction where only at the CDBs can the idiot auctioneer be conned into bidding – and winning – an auction item!"

Dave continued "other highlights included John 'the Legend' Smith at 70 years of age showing us that once a sex symbol, always a sex symbol!  Fraser MacDonald making a fans ownership of DFC speech that would put Lenin and Mao to shame!  And Kenny Boylan offering Nicky Riley sweeties for a lap dance..."

Dee Stars Bobby Wishart and Nicky Riley were there...

"Special thanks to the gracious Bobby Wishart – who at 78 stayed until 1am - to Nicky Riley for giving up his Saturday night and to our Hibby mates for putting up with all the ribbing from a 1st Division supporters club.

"But most of all thanks to all members and friends who attended to make the evening a record one with over £2,000 raised for Dark Blue causes and an astonishing £20,000+ raised over the past 7 years.  It’s the 10th anniversary next year – are you going to be there?  Your Mum says you can go."