Dons Trust Board Meeting 4th December 2024 Summary

In attendance: Angus Fox (Chair), James Macdonald (Vice Chair), Hannah Kitcher, Mark Lewis, Kevin Rye, Alex Folkes, James Longhurst

Apologies: Graeme Price, Richard Shepherd

The meeting began at 7.00pm.

There was an update on the PLC Chair recruitment process.

There was a discussion and agreement to reinforce the boards wishes about hospitality at certain matches.

There was a discussion about welcoming new board members as observers to the December board meeting.

The board was reminded of the need to conduct a handover to new members, and of plans for a new board induction day.

There was a discussion about social media and the board agreed we need to say on X but keep it under review.

The main topic for the meeting was the secretariat and it was agreed to commission Dave Boyle to propose a solution to the structure of the secretariat and processes. Recommendations for the PLC secretariat were also discussed.

A visit to the academy had been arranged for the chair and board members invited along.

Meeting Closed at 8.00pm Wednesday 4th December.

Total meeting time: 1 hour

Angus Fox
The Dons Trust board chair