Dons Trust Board Meeting Summary October 2024

The Dons Trust Board had it’s main October meeting on 9th October. Since the full September meeting the board has met twice. Once as a closed session where wording for the restricted action was discussed alongside the constitution review and plans for the drop in sessions. The second was a minuted meeting to finalise restricted action wording. Below is a summary from the full October meeting. Minutes for the full September and Short notice October meetings were approved. An update was..

Dons Trust Board Meeting Summary September 2024

Dons Trust Board Meeting September 2024 Meeting began at 6pm. At Plough Lane with apologies received from Anuk. The meeting began with Mick Buckley making a presentation. This was the first of what will be quarterly reports the PLC Chair makes to the DTB. Micks report was extensive and covered a wide range of issues at the club. More details of what was talked about will be included in the minutes. Following this item Mick left the meeting. Michele then..

Dons Trust Board Meeting 14th August 2024 Summary

Dons Trust Board Meeting 14th August 2024 Summary Introduction Prior to the meeting Angus, Andrea and George attended a meeting with the FSA to discuss their views on the members resolutions that had been published in the days prior to this meeting.

This months DTB meeting took place entirely online.

September SGM/ Members Called Meeting Each of the proposed resolutions were discussed including the views of the FSA and Andrea’s legal input. George reminded the board of the constitutional issues..

Short Notice Dons Trust Board Meeting 4th August 2024

Short Notice Dons Trust Board Meeting 4th August Summary

In the days following Angus Fox election as Chair of the Dons Trust at the July Board Meeting (Minutes to be published following the full August Board meeting) after conversations with George Jones (Assistant Secretary) it was agreed to call a short notice board meeting to set the tone for the months ahead. This process complied with rules 65 and 67 of our constitution.

At the start of the meeting the..

Dons Trust Board Meeting 17/07/2024

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..

Dons Trust Board Meeting 12/06/24

The latest Dons Trust Board Meeting took place at Plough Lane on Wednesday 12th June.

Comms Report

The board received a presentation from Adam Harridence on the external comms review. The comms report is extensive and includes a number of recommendations, many of which are already being implemented. The club will release further information in due course.

 

May Minutes

The minutes from the May DTB were approved for publication.

 

Actions list

The DTB received an update on the..

Dons Trust Board Meeting 08/05/24

The latest Dons Trust Board Meeting took place at Plough Lane on Wednesday 8th May.

The minutes for the previous meeting were approved.

Michele gave the board a finance update and presented the latest management accounts for the Dons Trust.

The board congratulated the Women’s team for lifting the league title and securing promotion in front of a record crowd at Plough Lane on Sunday. A discussion then took place in relation to funding opportunities going forward.

The board then..

Dons Trust Board Meeting 10th April 2024 Summary

The latest Dons Trust Board meeting took place at Plough Lane on Wednesday 10th April. Apologies were received from Anuk, Andrea and George.

 

The minutes for the previous meeting were approved with some minor amendments.

 

New Club website

The board received an update on the new club website from Marc Jones.

 

Community

An update from the Community Theme group contained updates on DLAG and a discussion surrounding the next steps in relation to the club’s equality survey.

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Dons Trust Board Meeting 13/03/24

The latest Dons Trust Board meeting was held on Wednesday 13th March at Plough Lane. Apologies were received from Graeme, Hannah, Anuk, Andrea and George.

 

Ratification of email decisions

The email decision to appoint Michele Gull and Dan Johnson to the PLC board as NEDs was confirmed.

The email decision to co-opt James Longhurst to the DTB was confirmed. James L will join the MS&E and Culture, Mission, and Oversight theme groups.

 

Theme Groups

Community

An update was..

Board meeting report 7/02/24

The latest board meeting was held at Plough Lane on Wednesday 7th February. Apologies were received from Hannah Kitcher with Anuk Teasdale and Andrea Knox joining online.

Ratification of email decisions

It was confirmed that Andrea Knox was appointed as Secretary with George Jones continuing as Assistant Secretary.

Co-Opting new board members

The board discussed co-opting new members as an alternative to a by-election.

Theme Groups

Community

An update was given on some upcoming events to be held..