AGM – Update on Resolution 10

Further to the Dons Trust Board meeting on Monday evening and subsequent announcement on the DT website, there has been a further analysis of the constitution and related information.

The Dons Trust Board has been advised by the Secretary that, in the light of that analysis, Resolution 10 be withdrawn at the AGM on Thursday evening 13 December.

In its place the Dons Trust Board does still wish to have a debate on the substantive issue ‘what can we do..

Dons Trust AGM This Thursday

The AGM of The Dons Trust and AFCW plc., the company through which we own our Club, is to be held this Thursday, 13 December, at the Cherry Red Records Stadium, starting at 7.30pm in the Back Bar.

Apart from the usual “housekeeping” issues and reporting back on the out-turn of the election process there will be a chance to quiz DTB and FCB members on the accounts and an other issues that members wish to raise.

There will..

Pompey chimes again? (from the Southend programme)

Supporters Direct’s Ben Shave reflects on how a fellow trust is working hard to rescue their club from the brink of financial meltdown. (Originally published in the AFC Wimbledon v Southend Utd matchday programme, 20 November 2012.)

This is a busy time of year For everyone. Christmas is on the horizon, fixtures are starting to come thick and fast, and – for many clubs – the squeeze is starting to be felt. With the summer transfer window a distant memory..

Dons Draw Winners for November

We are pleased to announce the winners of the Dons Draw for November.

Winning numbers were drawn in the presence of Matthew Breach (Dons Trust Chair), Neil Messenbird (Dons Draw Administrator) and Mike Berry (Volunteer).

The winning ticket numbers and prizes for this draw were as follows:

 First prize of £1000 – ticket 2548 – Peter Head – HG1 Second prize of £500 – ticket 3011 – Mick Buckley – SM1 Third prize of £250 – ticket 2790 – Stephen..

Volunteering at AFC Wimbledon (from the Aldershot programme)

Your Club Needs You!

Without our volunteers, the Dons Trust and AFC Wimbledon would not be where we are today. Whatever the role, their time and skills have helped shape our Club and had a massive impact on its success both on and off the pitch. And our volunteers bring advantages other clubs must eye with envy – financially of course, but also the sense of community from working together towards a common goal.

Dons Trust Board member Zoe Linkson..

DTB Elections: Statement by the DT Secretary

Following the Nominations process for the Dons Trust Board which closed on 12 November, the Electoral Steering Group received four nominations to stand on the Board for next year.

These are:

Matt Breach Iain McNay Sean McLaughlin Kris Stewart

As the number of nominations was below the five vacant places on the Board, there will therefore be no election before the AGM.

Consideration is currently being given to how to fill the remaining post; further details of this will..

Summary of the November Board meeting

The Dons Trust Board held its monthly meeting on Thursday 8 November.

With the Dons Trust AGM only a month away (on 13 December at 7.30pm), the Board spent time planning the topics to be discussed with Trust members. These include proposals from the Community Working group for a new community trust (for more on this click here) and a proposed new position of Associate Director.

Erik Samuelson reported on constructive discussions with the landowner and potential developers concerning a..

Help needed to boost our fundraising

Team leaders required to raise funds

Fundraising plays a major part in the club’s finances. Last season the Dons Trust raised more than £100,000, to help repay bank loans and pay for expenditure on ground improvements. During this campaign, the club needs to raise funds to help Neal Ardley strengthen his squad.  So we have decided to divide fundraising into two parts.  The first is continuing our regular fundraising activities, including the Dons Draw, Golden Goals, silent auctions, the minithon, etc.  The second..

The Dons Trust Board Election 2012

ELECTION UPDATE (5 November)

The deadline for nominations to be received for the Dons Trust Board elections has now been extended until Monday 12 November.

Though the initial deadline was quoted as Saturday 10 November, some bulletins, including the Dons Trust website, had stated it was two days later. To avoid further confusion, the Dons Trust will now accept nominations by 12th.

The process for submitting nominations remains the same, as outlined below.

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Nominations opened on..

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You can now follow the Trust on Twitter.

We’ll be tweeting Trust news such as the upcoming DT Board election, and updates to the website.

We’re also following other football trusts, as well as our friends at Supporters Direct, and we’ll retweet news and other items we think will be of interest to our members.

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