The Dons Trust AFC Wimbledon Club OwnersDons Trust Newsletter – Number 2

The Dons Trust released the second in it’s new series of regular updates emailed to Dons Trust members who opt in to receive electronic communications. We have reproduced the recent edition in full below…

Dear Dons Trust member,Welcome to the second edition of monthly updates from your DTB representatives.

Firstly, thank you to everyone who gave us feedback on the first edition –  we’re hoping to evolve it to make it as useful and relevant as possible.  As a..

The Dons Trust AFC Wimbledon Club OwnersThe Dons Trust Operations & Oversight restructure proposals 2022: consultation timetable and FAQs

Following on from the Dons Trust SGM held on Thursday 13 October 2022, where we published and discussed proposals for a new governance structure for the club, we conducted a ‘temperature test’ giving members the opportunity to tell us whether they agreed with the direction of travel. Some 584 members replied and, with 79.58 per cent of respondents in favour, we held the first in a series of consultations yesterday (November 2) via Zoom, with members of the Dons Trust Board joined by..

Home Advantage – Supercharged!

This item first appreared in the Harroagte programme, but we have reproduced it here in full:

Roger Hobkinson outlines positive progress on two projects for our sustainable success – completing Plough Lane and finding our own training ground. Plus, from the professional expertise within our supporter base, adding to our “Development Advisory Group.” Whose purpose would be to advise and monitor both projects as they advance in the coming years. Read on to learn more.

In our early years I..

The Dons Trust AFC Wimbledon Club OwnersOperations and Oversight – consultation dates

Following on from the Dons Trust SGM held on 13 October 2022, where we published and discussed proposals for a new governance structure for the club, and as part of ongoing consultation, you are invited to join the DTB for a series of upcoming events. *Online discussion part I* Wednesday 2 November | 20:00-21.30 Members of the Dons Trust Board will be taking part in a discussion with members via Zoom. You can register now at https://t.co/WEU3XvWPLq *Online discussion part II*..

The Dons Trust AFC Wimbledon Club OwnersDons Trust Elections 2022 – Candidate Announcement

Further to last night’s announcement the Elections Steering Group is pleased to confirm that there will be 13 candidates standing for the seven vacancies on the Dons Trust board this year.

The order of the candidates for the ballot form was drawn today by our independent scrutineer, Neil Springate. They are, in ballot order:

Matt Lowndes

Graeme Price

Kevin Rye

Chris Philips

Colin Shergold

Mike Hastie

Julian Ehrhardt

Adam Procter

Joshua Perrin

Mark Lewis

Richard Shepherd

Daniel..

Golden Goals Winners – and update

At the game against Harrogate Town, both the prizes for Golden Goals – of £100 and £25 were claimed.

Beverley Balchin – a ex-Golden Goal seller – won the game’s first prize with ticket Player 11, Minute 39.

The second prize was won by Nuala Garvey with the winning ticket showing Player 10, Minute 48.

As previously reported, no-one claimed an exact match on the 2nd Prize for the Colchester Utd game, which was Player 5, Minute 47,..

Dons Trust consultation – Zoom session timings

Please note than due to an editing oversight, incorrect timings were published in the AFCW vs Harrowgate programme relating to two Zoom conversations hosted by the Dons Trust Board this week. The correct timings are:

On Wednesday 2 November, 20:00 – 21:30 there will be a Zoom event for members, with the DT board represented and joining in the discussion. Keep an eye out on your email for details of how to join.

On Monday 7 November, 18:30 – 20:00 there’ll be another Zoom..

The Dons Trust AFC Wimbledon Club OwnersElection confirmed

The Elections Steering Group (ESG) is pleased to announce that following the closure of nominations on Saturday evening (29 October) we have received sufficient nomination applications for the seven vacancies on the Dons Trust board so there will be an election in the forthcoming weeks.

If you have proposed a candidate please look out for an email from us confirming your proposal. 

The ESG are busy validating the applications but we hope to announce the candidates at some point tomorrow (31 October).

The main manifestos will be put online on..

The Dons Trust AFC Wimbledon Club OwnersDons Trust Programme notes – Harrogate 29/10/22

The Dons Trust board would like to thank everyone who has so far engaged with us and fellow members on the proposed changes which we ran through at the recent members’ meeting here.

The details were sent to members by email or post and there’s a quick summary on the Dons Trust website https://thedonstrust.org/files/Oversight-and-ops-November-2022.pdf . All the documents are available in the papers for the 13 October SGM here https://thedonstrust.org/general-meetings/

Those who came along asked some good questions and made..

The Dons Trust AFC Wimbledon Club OwnersDons Trust Programme notes – Crewe 25/10/22

Every phase of the football calendar is important, preparation is vital for the players to deliver the best on the pitch. This week sees us entering Rainbow Laces season, although as we know inclusion has no off-season.  Preparation for this on a matchday may look like the players wrestling with lacing up their boots with the iconic Rainbow Laces or our groundman replacing the corner flags to light up each corner of Plough Lane with a visible show of colour..