Dons Trust Board 17th July 2024 Summary
Prior to the meeting some of the board and Assistant Secretary spent the day volunteering at DLAGs food distribution centre to get a greater understanding of the vital work they do on a daily basis. Following the meeting the board and Assistant Secretary attended the AFC Wimbledon Foundation fundraising event.
The meeting began with apologies received from Richard, Hannah, Anuk and Andrea.
The board ratified its decision by email to approve the PLC Budget for the 2024-25 season. The board then approved the purchase of a new DT kiosk for Plough Lane. The existing kiosk will be donated to AFC Wimbledon Foundation.
The minutes for the June meeting were approved for publication. An update was then given on a number of outstanding actions.
It was agreed that the dates for the next two SGMs will be 28th October and 25th November 2024.
The board received an update on the membership sale situation following conversations with club employees earlier in the day. The memberships went on sale during the course of the meeting,
The board received an update on the welcome to the Dons Trust packs that are being prepared.
Theme Groups
Community
A written update was provided on the latest ED&I work being undertaken by the club.
Engagement
Having agreed to split the MSE group into two, the new theme group has had their first meeting where discussion focused on the membership sale situation. A discussion also took place on analysing the recent survey results and the schedule for the upcoming new members survey.
Member Services
This new theme group has not yet met. Richard has been appointed lead for this group.
Culture and Mission and Oversight
An update was given on the FSA governance review.
The board were told that the Plough Lane Bond website is now live with approximately 30% of the bondholders with bonds ending in Jan and Feb 2025 having currently confirmed their intentions one way or another.
It was agreed that going forward the PLC Chair will attend the DTB meetings on a quarterly basis with the first one proposed for September.
A discussion took place surrounding the next steps in the restricted action process.
The board then took a vote on making a recommendation on which way members should vote on the restricted action. It was agreed by all present that the board should recommend members vote in favour of the restricted action whilst presenting arguments for and against.
Fundraising
The first meeting of this theme group will take place next week.
Following the theme group updates a discussion was held surrounding the leadership of the PLC Board. Further communication on this issue will follow shortly.
George Jones
Assistant Secretary