The Dons Trust Board would like to publicly thank our outgoing Membership Secretary John Stembridge, who is stepping down to enjoy a well-earned retirement. John, known as “Stembo” to many, has been our Membership Secretary from the very beginning of the DT in 2002. He has helped the DT to navigate numerous AGMs and SGMs, handing out voting cards to allow members to vote about many issues, as well as of course issuing printed and more recently electronic membership renewals..
Meet The DTB 15 November 2023
Meet The DTB took place on 15 November with Kevin Rye and Mark Lewis from the Dons Trust Board
The topic was Communications. The session comprised a short presentation from the board members present on the subjects of the evening and comments and questions from members. The session was recorded and is available on demand. You can find the link in ProBoards. Our meetings are for Dons Trust Members only.
1st November 2023 SGM
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us online or in person at the SGM on Wednesday 1st November 2023.
A recording of the meeting is available on the Dons Trust members’ ProBoards site at https://donstrust.boards.net/.
The results of the votes on the resolutions are here.
The board has reflected on the SGM and listened to the feedback from our members. We have also met with the Football Supporters Association (FSA). We discussed the meeting and the feedback..
Dons Trust Board Elections 2023 Announcement
Following the closing of the nomination period, the Election Steering Group are in a position to confirm that we received four completed nomination forms. As a result, the 2023 election will be uncontested.
In line with our election rules, we have now completed a process of determining who will serve the various term lengths available.
At the conclusion of this process, we can confirm the follow candidates have been successful in their election to the Dons Trust Board.
Serving a three-year term (Ending in 2026)
Angus Fox..
Your Dons Trust October Newsletter
Dear Dons Trust member, Welcome to October 2023’s edition of the Dons Trust Board newsletter – our monthly collection of news and stories about ongoing Dons Trust activities.
Debt consultation survey – out now!
As members may be aware, The Dons Trust Board (DTB) has been consulting members on the management of the debt owed to it, because of the two Plough Lane Bonds.
As part of this process, we would like to find out some more about the views..
Debt consultation survey – now out!
The process of consultation about how as a trust we should manage the debt used to build Plough Lane began in the summer with a series of consultation sessions with randomly chosen members.
This is because the first set of Plough Lane Bonds mature in spring 2025. The club has exciting plans to drive revenues forward over the coming years, but with all the other calls on cash – not least the playing budget! – we won’t be able..
Board meeting report 11/10/23
The latest Dons Trust board meeting was at Plough Lane on Wednesday evening, 11 October. All board members were present, bar Mark Lewis who gave apologies in advance due to a work commitment.
Introduction to new board members Angus, Anuk and Edward.
The board welcomed Anuk Teasdale and Angus Fox (co-opted) and Edward Leek (Casual Vacancy) to the board.
Oversight, Culture & Mission
SGM planning for 1 November including the DTB resolution to change our rules on the number of..
Elections 2023 page updated
The elections 2023 page: https://thedonstrust.org/2023-election has been updated, providing information about nominations, the election rules, the duties of a board member, and the role the Dons Trust Board plays in relation to AFCW PLC.
Please ensure you bookmark this page. The page https://thedonstrust.org/2023-election/ supersedes any previous years’ information about elections.
Please note: if you have any queries or questions about the elections, please contact elections@thedonstrust.org
Young AFC Wimbledon fans pen DT SLP Column
Our regular Dons Trust column published in the South London Press is out today, but with a difference! It’s been penned by some of the members of our new 16-24 year-old advisory group, Jasper McNulty, Oscar Nathan and Ben Lewi. See below.
If you want to find out more about their work, drop us a line at contact@thedonstrust.org
Keep an eye out for more on the website.
https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/dons-trust-column-introducing-the-next-generation-of-afc-wimbledon-owners/
Dons Trust Board Elections Update
Nominations are now open for the election of 6 members for the Dons Trust Board. These vacancies will be for 3 years (top 3 candidates in the election) and 2 years (candidates who come in 4th, 5th and 6th places in the election).
Please go to the Elections page to read more or to download a nominations form and other information.
Please read the instructions contained within the nomination form carefully before completing and returning, noting the requirements for those..
