Supporters Direct’s Ben Shave reflects on how a fellow trust is working hard to rescue their club from the brink of financial meltdown. (Originally published in the AFC Wimbledon v Southend Utd matchday programme, 20 November 2012.)
This is a busy time of year For everyone. Christmas is on the horizon, fixtures are starting to come thick and fast, and – for many clubs – the squeeze is starting to be felt. With the summer transfer window a distant memory..
We are pleased to announce the winners of the Dons Draw for November.
Winning numbers were drawn in the presence of Matthew Breach (Dons Trust Chair), Neil Messenbird (Dons Draw Administrator) and Mike Berry (Volunteer).
The winning ticket numbers and prizes for this draw were as follows:
First prize of £1000 – ticket 2548 – Peter Head – HG1 Second prize of £500 – ticket 3011 – Mick Buckley – SM1 Third prize of £250 – ticket 2790 – Stephen..
Without our volunteers, the Dons Trust and AFC Wimbledon would not be where we are today. Whatever the role, their time and skills have helped shape our Club and had a massive impact on its success both on and off the pitch. And our volunteers bring advantages other clubs must eye with envy – financially of course, but also the sense of community from working together towards a common goal.
Dons Trust Board member Zoe Linkson..
Following the Nominations process for the Dons Trust Board which closed on 12 November, the Electoral Steering Group received four nominations to stand on the Board for next year.
These are:
Matt Breach Iain McNay Sean McLaughlin Kris Stewart
As the number of nominations was below the five vacant places on the Board, there will therefore be no election before the AGM.
Consideration is currently being given to how to fill the remaining post; further details of this will..
The Dons Trust Board held its monthly meeting on Thursday 8 November.
With the Dons Trust AGM only a month away (on 13 December at 7.30pm), the Board spent time planning the topics to be discussed with Trust members. These include proposals from the Community Working group for a new community trust (for more on this click here) and a proposed new position of Associate Director.
Erik Samuelson reported on constructive discussions with the landowner and potential developers concerning a..
Team leaders required to raise funds
Fundraising plays a major part in the club’s finances. Last season the Dons Trust raised more than £100,000, to help repay bank loans and pay for expenditure on ground improvements. During this campaign, the club needs to raise funds to help Neal Ardley strengthen his squad. So we have decided to divide fundraising into two parts. The first is continuing our regular fundraising activities, including the Dons Draw, Golden Goals, silent auctions, the minithon, etc. The second..