SWAP YOUR OLD STRIPS FOR A FREE UNDER 16S SEASON TICKET!

What do you think? You can have your say by posting below.
If you do not already have an account Click here to Register.



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2014:09:10:17:39:18 by Chris Mac.

I would assume, and expect, anyone turning up with a Motherwell strip will also get a punch in the face?
As long as that's the rule then sounds like a brilliant idea which helps a charity also

Well done the Trust and the Club!

A superb idea and great initiative for the club to be linked to.

Brilliant way to bring in a new young generation of supporters.

If more people around the world get the opportunity to wear an Airdrie strip then even better! ;-)

Great Idea

Only doubt on Official site point 5
Not sure that teenagers would be interested if they have to be accompanied by an adult.

Ive got a ton of old kit, mainly the Archibald era tops, they have had a sponsor added but im sure that wont bother anyone, just a load of tops some good nick some a bit worse for wear but happy to get them out of my cupboard but im no trailing bags and bags of stuff down the street on fair day, get dougie to give me a shout and i'll arrange to drop them off

Neilly - let me know where and when and I can collect mate.

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

Quote:

The Man in Black
Great Idea
Only doubt on Official site point 5
Not sure that teenagers would be interested if they have to be accompanied by an adult.

It will be a hard thing to police, so easy to get around it. Allegedly. More a case of keeping the club right and being seen to be responsible.

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

Big thanks to Scott Heatherington and all at the Stadium. Just ordered 10 sets of cufflinks, and more importantly, is now open as our first DONATION STATION! If you only wish to donate strips, and NOT receive a season ticket voucher, then Scott and the team will be glad to take them. These guys are also storing all kit for us free of charge throughout the initiative. Great work!

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

News of our venture reaches Parliament! Well done Anne Fleming.

[www.scottish.parliament.uk]

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

Hi all - can you help us distibute leaflets in airdrie and surrounding areas ? We are looking for volunteers asap. We are hitting the streets this Saturday. If you cant do this saturday, but can help out in your area/village - please pm or leave your details.

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

Many thanks to Robbie Hamilton and all at New Wellwynd The New Wellwynd Parish Church, who have agreed to collect strips for us before Service starting a week on Sunday 22nd June. In addition, the church's BB's are through to the final of the Arnold Clark competition to win new shirts. If they win, they will give their old strips to our cause. Please take 30 secs to go to the link below and vote for 2nd Airdrie BB's. They are the only organisation from Airdrie. [www.arnoldclark.com]

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

A record day takings in the Starting Point, and orders coming in thick and fast to enable new product to be bought and help fund our initiative !

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

What KitAid is all about....please watch the video, and help us reach 10000 strips.

[kitaid.net]

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

Can you help ? Here are some ways how...
1.) have a rally in your local pub. Any team, size etc...get your pub behind the scheme. You will probably get a free drink out of it and be seen as an all round good guy.
2.) Have a rally at work. All it takes is one email to ALL (we will supply a copy and paste template). You help charity....you look good at work....you get promoted/avoid being sacked for charitable work.
3.) Can you help give out posters in your local village/town - please let us know. We will supply free white tack, and you will even get a free sausage roll and some sympathetic 'awwwwwws' from old women.
4.) Can you help out on Fair Day ? From blowing up balloons, manning the stall, face painting....we need at least 20 folk. Staff discount on face painting apply.

All suggestions welcome on how to make this a success. This is a COMMUNITY project...any ideas are most welcome.

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

Great publicity in the Record.

[www.dailyrecord.co.uk]

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

Hi all - can you help us distibute leaflets in airdrie and surrounding areas ? We are looking for volunteers asap. We are hitting the streets this Saturday. If you cant do this saturday, but can help out in your area/village - please pm or leave your details.

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

Saw the Advertiser photo - fantastic intiative and well doen to all involved - BUT - why was the cnut wi the Motherwell top allowed anywhere near it ?

I can drop them off at the stadium no problem if that suits mate i'll be up with lottery tix on sunday anyway.

Nice one mate. Scott has set up a Donation Station.

Re the Motherwell top...it was tossed around loads of folk before someone grudgingly agreed to hold it. Hoping to steal kids away from the Old Firm and MOtherwell, who unfortunately are creeping into our town.

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

can you help ? We are holding a 'working' meeting tomorrow night (17th) at the Excelsior Stadium at 7.15, to discuss the forthcoming launch. We are looking for face painters, balloon blowers, leaflet distributors, etc etc for the next two Saturdays. We'll also be looking for people to sort the strips at the stadium after the event. What else can you do ? Can you email your workplace and ask for donations there ? Do you have any good fundraising ideas ? Will your church or chapel be able to collect strips throughout July ? Do you know a pub or shop that will put up a poster or collect strips ? This is a community initiative and we welcome everyone's ideas and help 7.15, Presidents suite, Excelsior Stadium.

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]





Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2014:06:16:17:03:11 by DBW1878.

Some common questions that came from the leaflet drop at the weekend...

1.) Can I donate strips even if I dont want a ticket ? Yes.
2.) Can I donate more than one strip ? Yes - we positiively encourage it !
3.) What if I want a season ticket, but can't make Fair Day ? You can take your strip along on any of the designated club shop opening nights throughout July and swap it for a season ticket! Opening times will be announced in due course.
4.) What if cant make Fair Day, but want to donate strips ? We have designated Donation Stations opening up weekly. Starting Point Centre in Graham Street, Airdrie, and the Excelsior Stadium are already taking strips for us, but NOT giving out season ticket vouchers
Anymore questions guys?

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

Here's whats been happening today....NLC have distributed our posters to EVERY single primary and secondary school in North Lanarkshire, along with every single Leisure Facility.....lovely Airdrie fan Pamela Frame has been contacting all Boys Clubs leagues and secretaries that she can find online to ask for kits and do distribute the posters....not so lovely Airdrie fan Paul Murphy has emailed the Lead Officer in Airdrie and Coatbridge BB Battalion to distribute to all children and parents.... Cumbernauld Colts have made contact and will be donating strips on Saturday.....New Wellwynd Parish church will be taking strip donations the next 4 Sundays before service...ordering more Bucket Hats and Crest badges to raise funds....busy busy busy. Well done again to Pam and Paul, and the much maligned local council.

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

So today - lots happened at Cumbernauld Gala Day - a trial run for next week. Lots of interest...lots of 'I used to go and see Airdrie but I might go back' etc etc, Rekindled the interest. Rocky was the big hit of the fair day - plenty kids getting their pic taken with him. We made over £150 in merchandise sales. We gave out our 1st Season Ticket voucher..pics to follow. We sold over 14 Trust or Aces memberships. We were given a signed strip from (2003/4) to auction off to raise funds. We got two donation stations set up in Cumbernauld - Asda, and IamBikes. Big shout out to William/Leishy the Rooster, Pam Frame, Anne Fleming, Paul McDonagh, Willie Marshall, Ronnie Wallace, Mairi Campbell, David Telford for general handout malingering....and Spangles for being the intimidating salesman

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

Well done to Wendy Minnock, who works at the clothes recycling store, pay us, in Bathgate. They are collecting strips for us as part of the kitaid initiative. Hand yours in to the store, opposite spar, and leave details so you can collect your season ticket voucher.

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

Ultimate Fitness are 100% supporters of the Airdrie Trust scheme to collect 10,000 strips for the charity KitAid. Ultimate Fitness are aiming to collect 1000 strips for the scheme. We will have a donation point in the gym & we will enter every person who donates a strip into a draw. When we have collected 500 strips we will pick one lucky donator for a free PT session & after we have collected 1000 strips one lucky donator will get a free month's memberships. The strips can be for any club (amateur, boys' club, league or national strips) & any size of strip. Let's get collecting!



VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

What a day! Lots of updates to come..but lets give this one its own special posting. Gillian Creechan runs Little Art Club from New Wellwynd Church on Saturday mornings...arty and messy fun for 0-12 year olds. Today both her age classes designed and created this masterpiece for us, which will proudly be on display next week. Great work and many thanks ! Couldn't recommend Gillian's work highly enough







VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

we got 200 more posters from the charity yesterday. Still plenty places in Airdrie not displaying them. We need an AGGRESSIVE poster distribution on Monday - getting all the carnie circus @#$%& down, and getting our posters up. Need a bit of front to be able to do so, but if anyone can help..pm me. Will take an hour max.

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

Evening all
We are looking for volunteers to help out next Saturday at Airdrie Fair Day. Can you help ? Giving out leaflets, storing away kit, blowing up balloons etc....either at the front face, or in the background. Please pm if you can help - even if its only for a few hours.

All Day
Dougy Allsop,
Willie Marshall,
David Telford,
Mairi Campbell,
Anne Fleming,
Ross Black,
Laura Byers,
Scott Black,
Pam Frame,
Jamie Leishman,
Craig Hamilton
Bob Reid,
William Simpson.

Morning Only
Lynsey Telford
Kate Macmillan

Afternoon Only
Paul McDonagh,
Alison Graham,

I reckon we will need 20, so anyone knows someone, let me know.

Also got more posters from the charity...need one BIG push this week to get them out..lamposts, bus stops, shops, all over the circus/torque show nonsense. If you can take some, please let me know. Need AGRESSIVE postering!

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

What a day. I dont think I can do justice to everything that actually happened. So I will do several posts. But this, for me, is the best one. Over 100 of you changed your profile or cover pictures to our poster. Or maybe shared our page on your timeline. And amazing things came from this...we now have donations - through friends of friends - from as far north as Banff and Gartmore....down to Birmingham, Morecambe and Halifax. This is the real advantage of social media. Amazing. However, the old tricks still work. Robert Cox - like a few of us (allegedly) - has indulged in a bit of fly posting over the last few weeks. He did his in his native Larkhall - not a hotbed of Airdrie fans, but you have to speculate to accumulate. Knocked back by a major high st chain, he stuck a poster on the bus stop outside. 3 days later....I received this email .....

"Good afternoon I am the treasurer of Larkhall Thistle and noticed your advert on one of the bus shelters in the town. We have roughly four sets of football jerseys both youth and adult sizes which we would like to donate to kit aid. Unfortunately we do not have the shorts or socks as we gave them to our player's as training gear when times were hard and we couldn't afford training gear. We also have a number of balls which are not good enough for us but maybe some kids could make use of them. The kit is all boxed in blue plastic containers should you be interested."

I replied thanking him asking if he would be interested in the free season tickets, and he replied

"we were actually going to contact kit aid direct when we saw your poster. If you want the balls as well we will deflate them and put in old ball bag. Do you collect or do we need to bring gear to you.If you want maybe there is some deserving kids in your area who would welcome the tickets we actually don't charge kids who come to our games as they are we hope adult supporters in the years ahead."

The moral of the story, is upwards of 50 people in Africa will now benefit from one man's audacity to fly post in Larkhall. And secondly, from a footballing perspective, how even the smallest of teams can see the benefit in letting kids in for free. Small teams thinking big....

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

With less than 48 hours to go, thought it would be good to give some local businesses and people well deserved credit. Part of what we are doing is to build our fanbase and offer local children an affordable and more pleasurable way to get introduced to football by supporting their local team. Part of what we are trying to do is help a fantastic charity in an inexpensive and easy fashion. And part of it is reconnecting the club and fans with local businesses and community. We have already mentioned various companies already who have helped with the Aces trips, or who have stocked the lager. But a few others have come to the fore and they need and deserve to be recognised.
Pro Bowl Bowling - stocking the lager for us; posters up; and have offered an hours bowling for a family of 4 to be given as a mystery prize on Sat. This is a great venue - on our doorstep. Cheap, friendly and a great wee bar. Use it people.
Kids Kingdom - donated two free passes to be used as mystery prizes for the kids goodie bags. Another great service on our doorsteps - recently under new mgmt. Use it people ! Although only if you have kids, obvs.
Burger 7 - a phenomenon recently opened in High Street. Two meals donated for a Trust prize. A great gesture by a newstart business. Use it people.
Coney no Dae that - £10 voucher to be used as a mystery prize for the Goodie Bags. This place is unbelievable An ice cream parlour with 6 people serving and still queued out the door at 8.30 on a miserable night. Use it people.
North Lanarkshire Council - have given us 4 family tickets for the Town Hall Cinema which is IN AIRDRIE. How many of you even knew they did that ? An amazing gesture. They will also hopefully be stocking the beer. Use it people.
We are trying to get the spirit back we had when we were in the cup finals...when the whole town got behind the football team. We were proud to be Airdrie fans, we were proud of the town, and we loved the connection between both. Please support the local businesses who are supporting us and get the connection back.

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

Well done everyone involved. Effort has been brilliant to get new fans and local businesses involved.
You are doing a fantastic job. Keep it up!

Tomorrow is almost upon us. The pinnacle of a huge amount of blood sweat and tears of many people, and something that never looked likely to happen only a month ago. And even though there isn’t an actual game, it will hopefully be a special atmosphere.

Come down. Bring your kids..your nieces…nephews…grandweans…mums and dads. Even if it’s just for an hour (the Fair’s not what it used to be – no wee monkeys to get your picture taken with). AND WEAR SOMETHING AIRDRIE RELATED OR RED AND WHITE. B Boys, Scarfers, Geeks, Cue Here bus, WEB bus, out of towners, families etc…all the various factions that make up our merry little band. Let’s show the people of this town that there is another option to the Old Firm, that there is an Airdrieonians team to be proud of and it’s on their doorstep. Not in an intimidating way…not aggressively….be nice. But emphasise the great offer that is available to them, and big up the Diamond experience. Let’s try to get as many new fans along as possible.

The process for what to do should – hopefully – be relatively simple. We will have a marquee outside WH Smiths. We will have 3 teams of 2, collecting your strips and handing over – where it’s wanted – the season ticket voucher. We will also be recording the names of those who take a voucher as a precaution to the voucher being lost.

From there – although not compulsory – everyone will be directed up to the Starting Point. The 1st 120 kids who show their voucher will receive a free goodie bag. The 1st 200 kids will receive a balloon.

In terms of redeeming the voucher to get a season ticket, these will need to be taken up to the Stadium on the dates they are selling the season tickets, and the swap takes place.

That all make sense ?

In terms of other things tomorrow…..
1.) We will have 3 face painters at the outside marquee. These guys will only be doing red and white diamonds/AFC’s etc etc. The Fair day have employed *proper* face painters, but try to steer the kids away from those guys

2.) The goodie bags….temper your childrens’ expections in advance ! There’s no Barbie Dolls or Transformers – but there is a handful of Airdrie programmes in each, along with Loom bands, an Aces form, and some old Airdrie United badges. There will, however, be a golden ticket in 3 of them. If your child finds one, these can be exchanged (when redeeming the season ticket voucher) for one of two free passes at Kids Kingdom, or a family ticket of 4 to the Airdrie Town Hall Cinema.

3.) Stock in the Starting Point. This has taken off beyond our wildest dreams, and is a big two fingers up to those who said it wouldn’t work. This is all being funded by the Trust, and therefore we have to be canny with what is ordered. If we run out of stock tomorrow, we can re-order. If you think something is too expensive – or shite – tell me, not anyone else or on the Stomp etc. It’s all trial and error and we will willingly act on anything that looks rubbish or too pricey. In general everything we buy is towards a 50% margin.

4.) Trust and Aces Membership. You will be able to join tomorrow at the Starting Point. The Aces again shows unbelievable value for money at £10 – I think in total it cost over £1k to run last year, which was with only 100 combined Trust and Aces members. There has already been a bit about Trust membership posted today. I – like most - haven’t been a member for ten years – but now see the need for a strong and pro-active Trust to safeguard the future of the club. Please join. As a little extra, we will have a raffle for every batch of 50 members who join, with the prizes being the Family Ticket for Pro Bowl, Family Ticket for the Cinema, and vouchers for Burger 7 and Coney no Dae that. They have 52 members last year. It should easily be looking to get 200 at least

5.) It may go like clockwork…and it might be chaos. But be patient. Everyone is volunteering and has put a stack of work into this. Just bear with them if its busy. We all know each other – pretty much – so be prepared to lend a hand if need be.

6.) Remember it doesnt end tomorrow. There will be a stall at Blackridge Gala Day on Sunday, and we will be taking strip donations all through July. If you miss tomorrow....there is plenty time to get in on the act.

7.) Pub crawl after the Fair – everyone is welcome. Alison Graham has done a fantastic job getting this off the ground when we in reality, we have a wee support. Let’s support the venture and make sure it’s a long lasting ones, and maybe get the beer introduced. Drink lots and be merry.

And lastly…

BRING LOTS OF STRIPS !!!!!

Desperately want to get to the 10000. Let’s not lose sight of that. We can do it.
It’s an overused cliché, but genuinely, let’s move onwards and upwards. WE ARE AIRDRIE.

PS Can someone come and cut my grass cos I've not had a night in the house for 3 weeks and its up to my knees.

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

Been a little quiet since the big launch last Saturday. Partly because of exhaustion ...partly because of an extended ML6 related hangover....and partly because of sheer flabbergastness (actual word) at how successful the launch was. We will do a full list of thank you's to the small army of volunteers who made it go so smoothly, but in the meantime, a little note for those looking to get season tickets.

Ticket Sales are available on Sunday at the CLUB SHOP (not Starting Point) between 2 and 4. All you have to do is bring your voucher, and you get a season ticket. And hopefully the mums and dads will buy one too.

If you didn't make it to the Fair Day on Saturday and don't have a voucher, then don't panic. You can bring a strip along on any of the dates that the CLUB SHOP is open for Season Ticket sales and STILL GET A TICKET.

We still have some goodie bags left for those of you who couldn't make it on Saturday and bring a strip. Maybe yours will contain one of the two remaining Golden Tickets !

If you want to join the Aces or Trust, or maybe buy some merchandise, you can do so at any of the times that Season Tickets are on sale. Please note that this will be CASH ONLY (although the club will be taking credit cards for adult tickets). Remember that there are still prizes to win for each segment of 50 Trust members we get, and all monies goes to our work with the young fans.

If you DON'T need a season ticket but still have an abundance of strips that you want rid of, then there are PLENTY Donation Stations willing to take them off your hands :-

Airdrie
Starting Point - contact Sandra McKay
Ultimate Fitness - Contact David or Bruce
@home Youth Centre - contact Laura Dominici
Broomfield Stadium - contact Heather or Scott

Coatbridge
Asda - contact Anne Binks

Cumbernauld
Iambikes
Asda

Bathgate
PayUp Cash for clothes shop - contact Wendy Minnock

Remember this is only just the start of the Initiative. We can't take our foot off the pedal - we could fill one of the stands at Broomfield with strips right now....but we want to fill them all!

Keep donating...keep pushing at work...keep pestering...and get your season tickets!

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

I thought it might be worth posting this to point out there is a closing date for exchanging vouchers for season tickets.

KITAID TERMS AND CONDITIONS
12th June 2014

Offer is not restricted to Airdrie football tops, and unlimited donations
One voucher for One season ticket per claimant
Child must be under 16
Child must be accompanied by an adult when making claim
Child must be accompanied by an Adult on match days
Season ticket is valid for 2014- 2015 league games

Voucher must be redeemed by July 26th. No claims can be made after this date.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2014:07:07:15:37:07 by Chris Mac.

We are pleased to announce that the winner of our 2nd batch of Trust members is Irvine Wright from Coatbridge. Irvine wins a family ticket of 4 to attend the Airdrie Town Hall cinema. We still have more great prizes to give away, and will do so when we achieve our next milestone which is reaching 150 members. You can join online; at next weeks' meet the manager night, or at any of the Season Ticket sessions.

The draw was made by Radio Clyde's George Bowie at Soccerworld Glasgow tonight, where Trust member Lorna McPhee was raising awareness for our KitAid initiative by taking part in a Bubble Football Charity Match. Lorna - proudly sporting the Diamond, said 'It was great fun, but exhausting. Hopefully it raises awareness of our cause, and I was delighted to see that Soccerworld have agreed to be a Donation Station".



VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

Check below for additional season ticket opening this Sunday. I know there is a long way to go till the end of July, but please note that the offer of free season tickets will NOT be extended beyond the 26th of July. With people due to go on holiday soon, PLEASE ENSURE YOU GET YOUR TICKETS BEFORE YOU GO. Hopefully this will be plenty of time to get yourselves sorted. As a footnote, the club only got 200 tickets for kids printed. We are up to 153 so far. Let's make them print some more.


In addition to the times already stated, the Club Shop will be open for Season Ticket sales this Sunday (13th July) from 2pm till 4pm.

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

We were delighted to see the staff and players at Airdrieonians taking time out before heading North last week to show their support for our campaign. The players handed over a stack of strips - with more en route hopefully - and gladly took some season ticket vouchers to hand out to family and friends. Great to see ! Thanks to John Boyle for rallying the troops. Pictured left to right...Mark Fitzpatrick, John Boyle, Gary Bollan, Stuart Balmer, Scott Stewart, Joe Hammil, and Scott Gray.




VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

With another busy night of Season Ticket distribution ahead (6-8 at the stadium), and the 200 barrier about to be broken, we are pleased to provisionally announce that all under 16's who donate strips and get a free season ticket will be invited to a unique opportunity to get their picture taken with this years' full squad ! This has never been done before, and will provide memories for years to come for those who have been kind enough to donate strips and help others who are worse off. Details have still to be firmed up, but it is looking likely to be the week leading up to the Peterhead game at home on August 16th. Exciting stuff ! Keep the strips coming in guys!

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

What will be the final cut off for donations, i have been promised more with my collection at work....

Can anyone give me an update for the numbers of strips collected and the number of free season tickets issued, I need an update for my work as a few people are interested.

I don't think there is a cut off for collection, but the voucher exchange is over.

Any update on the kids season tickets that were due to be posted out this week awaiting 3.Think the trust were waiting for the club to print more kids season ticket books

Hi mate. They arrived yesterday. They can be picked up on tuesday and thursday from the stadoim shop between 6 and 8.

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]

Do you want me to un-sticky this and replace it with a shop one?

Ay, go on then mate

VISIT THE SUPPORTERS TRUST ONLINE SHOP [www.airdrietrust.com]