Many individuals have given significant input into the Sunshine Appeal since its beginnings. The organisation was fairly informal although a group developed which began to be known as the Steering Group. The group consisted of those who had volunteered to do the initial decision-making and organising of delivering donations.

It was and is greatly assisted by the ideas, support, fundraising, advice and practical help from many footsoldiers of the Tartan Army.

Membership of the group can change as a result of people`s time commitments or availability. Our thanks go to all those who have been involved in a “Steering” role in the past – near past or long ago.

As at Dec 2011, those on the Steering Group are:

STEERING GROUP

Office Bearers

Chairman - John Daly (Trustee)
John has retired from paid employment; he joined the Sunshine Appeal in 2007. John watches his club football at Stirling Albion’s Dunblane Doubletree Stadium.
First Scotland match – Scotland 1 V 0 Italy, Hampden Park, 1965.
Fav Scotland player – (currently) Gary Caldwell; (all-time) Graeme Souness
Fav Scotland goal – Dalglish vs Wales, Anfield, 1977

Vice Chairman        -         Neil Forbes (Trustee)
Secretary                -         June Callison
Financial Officer     -         Graeme Baxter (Trustee)
Graeme joined the Sunshine Appeal in Jan 2011. He is a part qualified Accountant, working for BSkyB. and is also treasurer of the Dunfermline Tartan Army. His club team is Raith Rovers.
First Scotland Match: Scotland B 3-0 Northern Ireland B, Easter Road, Feb 95.
Fav Scotland Player: (current): Darren Fletcher; (all time): Colin Hendry
Fav Scotland Goal: Mcfadden vs Holland, Hampden, 2003

Members

Neil McDonald
Micky J Ross

Micky is the Senior Data Analyst with Mott MacDonald in Glasgow, and has been involved with the Sunshine Appeal since its inception in 2003.
Currently a committee member at Buckie Thistle football club although tends to watch any match in the Central Belt which takes his fancy.
First Scotland match – England 2 Scotland 0, Wembley, 1988.
Fav Scotland player – (currently) Don’t have one; (all-time) Davie Cooper
Fav Scotland goal – McFadden vs France, Parc des Princes, 2007.

Dave Kemp
Graeme Shinnie
Monica Devlin

Craig Couper

Craig studied Graphic Design at University before spending a year away after graduation in Australia. He is now pursuing a career in Hotel Management; he joined the Sunshine Appeal in 2012.

First Scotland match – Scotland 0 V 1 Denmark, Ibrox Stadium, 1998.
Fav Scotland player – (currently) Barry Bannan; (all-time) Ally McCoist
Fav Scotland goal – Barry Ferguson v Italy 2007

The Steering Group never forget – and should never be allowed to forget – that they are simply the custodians of the funds, goodwill and friendliness of Scottish football fans.

The Tartan Army Sunshine Appeal is a registered Scottish charity SC041455