Board meeting report 11/10/23

The latest Dons Trust board meeting was at Plough Lane on Wednesday evening, 11 October. All board members were present, bar Mark Lewis who gave apologies in advance due to a work commitment.

Introduction to new board members Angus, Anuk and Edward.

The board welcomed Anuk Teasdale and Angus Fox (co-opted) and Edward Leek (Casual Vacancy) to the board.

Oversight, Culture & Mission

SGM planning for 1 November including the DTB resolution to change our rules on the number of..

Your Dons Trust August Newsletter

Welcome to the August 2023 Dons Trust Board newsletter – our monthly collection of news and stories from your representatives about ongoing Dons Trust activities.

Membership Update  

As announced previously, we are moving the administration of Trust membership to the club’s ticketing system. We are in the final stages of the move and hope to re-open memberships soon.

Given the circumstances and line with custom and practice, we will recognize those “lapsed” members who are unable to renew manually for three..

The Dons Trust AFC Wimbledon Club OwnersSeptember Board Meeting Summary

Wednesday 13 September’s board meeting was planned to have been a formal meeting of the board. However, because of the recent changes to the board, specifically the departure of Kris Stewart (see statement), the formal section of the meeting was only to discuss and agree the filling of the casual vacancy left by Kris’s departure (according to rule 64 of the constitution).

Once this decision was made there then followed a series of discussions on different matters with no further..

The Dons Trust AFC Wimbledon Club OwnersDons Trust Board Meeting summary – June 15 2022

On Wednesday 15 June, the Dons Trust Board (DTB) gathered via Microsoft Teams for its regular monthly meeting. This is a summary of matters discussed, pending publication of the minutes.

Attendees were as follows:

From the Dons Trust Board (DTB): Charlie Talbot, Freddy Flaxman, Hannah Kitcher, Kris Stewart, Luke Mackenzie, Michele Little, Niall Couper, Graham Stacey, Anne-Marie Godfrey.

Apologies: Graeme Price, Martin Newton (Secretary).

Also in attendance: Comms – Matt Stockbridge, Minutes – Josh Perrin.

The meeting began with considering..

The Dons Trust AFC Wimbledon Club OwnersDons Trust Board meeting summary – 19 January

On Wednesday 19 January 2022, the Dons Trust Board (DTB) gathered via Microsoft Teams for its regular monthly meeting. This is a summary of matters discussed, pending publication of full minutes. 

 Attendees were as follows: 

 From the Dons Trust Board (DTB): Charlie Talbot, Freddy Flaxman, Graham Stacey, Hannah Kitcher, Kris Stewart, Luke Mackenzie, Michele Little, Niall Couper, Xavier Wiggins. 

 Also in attendance:  Secretary – Martin Newton, Communications Assistant – Matt Stockbridge 

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Dons Trust Board meeting summary – 21 April

On Wednesday 21 April 2021, the Dons Trust Board (DTB) gathered via Microsoft Teams for its regular monthly meeting. This is a summary of matters discussed, pending publication of full minutes. 

Attendees were as follows: 

From the Football Club Board (FCB): CEO – Joe Palmer  

From the Dons Trust Board (DTB): Xavier Wiggins, Jane Lonsdale, Charlie Talbot, Niall Couper Hannah Kitcher, Ed Leek, Luke Mackenzie, Graham Stacey, Tim Hillyer 

Also in attendance: David Growns – Secretary, Treasurer – Michele Little, Minute-taker – Roger Edmonds-Brown, Communications Assistant – Matt Stockbridge. 

April’s..

The Dons Trust AFC Wimbledon Club OwnersDons Trust Board meeting minutes – delays to publication

Dons Trust members should expect delays to the publication of Dons Trust Board meeting minutes.   

The Dons Trust Board has held additional meetings recently, which is resulting in a backlog and Dons Trust Secretary, David Growns, has been unwell and is recovering from an operation.

The Dons Trust Board sends thoughts and support to David, and wishes him a speedy recovery.

The Dons Trust AFC Wimbledon Club OwnersDons Trust Board meeting 17 Feb 2021 – summary

On Wednesday 17 February 2021, the Dons Trust Board (DTB) gathered via Microsoft Teams for its regular monthly meeting. This is a summary of matters discussed, pending publication of full minutes.

Attendees were as follows:

From the Elections Steering Group (ESG): Chair – Alex Folkes, David Hall

From the Football Club Board (FCB): CEO – Joe Palmer, Financial Controller – Tom Rawcliffe

From the Dons Trust Board (DTB): Xavier Wiggins, Jane Lonsdale, Charlie Talbot, Niall..

The Dons Trust AFC Wimbledon Club OwnersDons Trust Board meeting 20 Jan 2021 – summary

On Wednesday 20 January 2021, the Dons Trust Board (DTB) gathered via Teams for its regular monthly meeting. An additional meeting was convened on Thursday 28 January to allow enough time to cover all agenda points. This is a summary of matters discussed, pending publication of full minutes.

Attendees across both meetings were as follows:

From the Football Club Board (FCB): CEO – Joe Palmer, Financial Controller – Tom Rawcliffe From the Dons Trust Board (DTB): Xavier Wiggins, Jane Lonsdale, Charlie..

The Dons Trust AFC Wimbledon Club OwnersDons Trust Board meeting 21 October 2020 – summary

On Wednesday 21 October 2020, the Dons Trust Board (DTB) gathered via Teams for  its  regular  monthly meeting. This is a summary of matters discussed, pending publication of full minutes.

AFC Wimbledon  CEO, Joe Palmer,  and Financial Controller, Tom Rawcliffe, from the Football Club Board (FCB)  kicked off proceedings, presenting  the Football Club Report  covering player  expenditure, transfer strategy and preparations for the first game at Plough Lane and Club budgets.

There followed a debate between the FCB and DTB regarding a..