Dons Trust to launch new member platform – The Dons Discord server – testing going live soonThe Dons Trust board is excited to announce the development of a new, modern members platform hosted on Discord. This move aims to create a vibrant and engaging environment for members to interact, collaborate, and stay connected with the Trust. Here’s everything you need to know about the transition:
Why Are We Leaving ProBoards?
ProBoards has served as the Trust’s online forum since December 2019. Initially set up as a temporary solution, its outdated..
The following are the voting outcomes from yesterday’s Dons Trust AGM.
For
Against Abstain Turnout
% in favour
Passed
Resolution 1: To approve the minutes of the SGM on 22 April. (Paper 1)
370
19
38 427 95.12 Yes Resolution 2: To approve the minutes of the SGM on 16 September (Paper 2)
374
12
45 431 96.89 Yes Resolution 3: To approve the..
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..
Craig signs up for the Dons Trust AGM – Monday 16th DecemberDons Trust members who come along in person will be able to hear from director of football Craig Cope on Monday night.
The AGM is at Plough Lane on the 16th December at 7pm – you can find all the details here.
Craig will give members a quick update on the season so far, a look ahead to the January window and the rest of the season.
Members who’d like to ask Craig a question can do so in advance..
Dons Trust Board Meeting Wednesday 11th December 2024 Summary The entire current board excluding Hannah were in attendance, Also in attendance were George Jones (Acting Secretary), Reece Wheeler-Kelly (Acting Assistant Secretary) and Michele Little (Treasurer). Also attending as observers were new board members Ivor Heller, Ian Robinson and Simon Hood. Angus opened the meeting by thanking the current board for all of their efforts over the last 12 months. The board received an update on the progress on their appointment of..
On Friday 6th December the Dons Trust Board were informed by members proposing resolution 16 to the upcoming Dons Trust AGM that they would like to withdraw the motion for consideration.
Following precedent the secretary will withdraw the motion on the night of the AGM, we have included below the accompanying statement sent to the board by the proposing members.
A message to members from Archie Willett, Paul Rolles, Dan Probert, Charlie Talbot, Ed Scott and Kris Stewart, the proposers..
The following are the final results from the Dons Trust Board Elections 2024.
The turnout for this election was 2110, which is a record turnout for a Dons Trust Election by number. The percentage turnout was 33.65%, which is fairly representative of previous elections. Given the large increase in the numbers of members due to the new approach to membership, this is an encouraging sign that engagement is not being diluted.
The total number of votes for each..
Dons Trust AGM 2024We are pleased to invite you to the Annual General Meeting, to be held on Monday 16 December 2023 at 7.00pm at Plough Lane and online.
The agenda and papers include the annual report and accounts and submitted board and member resolutions.
To make it as easy as we can for you to have your say, we are again using the system used for previous meetings and are asking members to submit proxies via a link which we are emailing..
Below is the provisional voting outcome from the November SGM.
Resolution 1:
Turnout: 1,509 (23.86%)
For: 1,174 (77.80%)
Against: 335 (22.20%)
Therefore Resolution 1 does not pass due to falling below the required turnout threshold of 3,164.
George Jones
Acting Secretary
A collection of short videos has been produced by the candidates for the Dons Trust board elections.
Our thanks to the organisers Gary D, Graham S, and Joe P for making this happen! This channel is to promote the Dons Trust Elections 2024 and has no official affiliation with Dons Trust or AFC Wimbledon.