7/11/2002

SEASON 2002-2003

A warm welcome back to Celtic fans everywhere for season 2002-2203. The speculation surrounding the manager looks as if it will run and run and it’s something we are all going to have to get used to. At the moment Martin O’Neill is still the man in charge and he will hopefully lead us forward to three in a row and a place in the Champions League group stages, so sit back and enjoy what promises to be a very hectic season.

AFFILIATION MEMBERSHIP FORMS FOR NEW SEASON

All club secretaries should have received by now the rejoining form for season 2002-2003. For any new clubs who may wish to join the Affiliation membership forms and details about our organisation can be found online at our website www.affreg-celtic.co.uk Supporters club secretaries who would prefer to receive the information by traditional means should contact me in writing at my home address 5 Partridge Road, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland PA16 7AX.

WORKING PARTY MEETING MINUTES

Minutes from all previous meetings are posted on our website at www.affreg-celtic.co.uk

AFFILIATION PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Our online poll for Celtic’s player of the year was won by Johan Mjallby; Paul Lambert came in a close second with Henrik Larsson taking third place. Watch out for new Celtic related polls throughout the new season.

AFFILIATION WEBSITE Our site gives supporters across the globe the opportunity to express to the whole world details regarding their Supporters Clubs. On our site you can submit details such as events, bus times, charity functions, items for sale etc for instant display to Celtic fans everywhere. We also have links to the official club site as well as various other supporters clubs and organisations that are Celtic minded. Other interesting items on the site include regular online prize winning quizzes, the daily rants & rumours section and the Affiliation news section. Why not pay us a visit and check the site out for yourself and please remember to leave any comments on what you want from the site, the address is www.affreg-celtic.co.uk

HOTEL DEALS FOR CELTIC SUPPORTERS

Arties Hotel in Blackpool. Contact Vinny or Margaret on 01253-346027 for details.

The Watermill Hotel in Paisley. Please phone 0141-889-3201 to check on availability.

7/6/2002

ASSOCIATION of IRISH CSCs ANNUAL DINNER DANCE

On Saturday 6th July, the Association of Irish Celtic Supporters Clubs (A.I.C.S.C.) hosts its 4th Annual Charity Dinner in the City West Hotel and Conference Centre in Dublin.

Music will be provided by "Celtic Harmony" and "Uisce Beatha" and guests will included Jim Craig and possibly one other Lisbon Lion, Martin O'Neill and members of the first team squad as well as directors and staff of the club.

Tickets cost £35 or 55 Euro and the price includes free souvenir programme and free entry to a prize draw which will be made on the evening, the top prizes of which shall be two VIP trips for two to the opening fixture of the season on the 3rd August against Dunfermline.

Previous years' events have seen a total of around £30,000 being raised for charitable causes and this year's main beneficiary is the Special Olympics which are to be held in Ireland next year. This will be the first time these games will be held outside of the U.S.A. and it will be an historic and special occasion for our country which we are delighted to be able to support. All donations are gratefully accepted.

It promises to be a great evening with over 1,000 guests expected as we celebrate another fantastic season and wish the Bhoys well for 2002-2003.

With Celtic playing two friendly matches that weekend, we also extend an invitation to our friends who will be coming from over the water into Dublin to cheer on the team.

Further information on tickets can be obtained from A.I.C.S.C. Secretary Michael Kelly via e-mail at michael.kelly@aicsc.com or by telephone at +44 (0) 7747 605930.