Board meeting report 12/07/23The latest Dons Trust board meeting was at Plough Lane on Wednesday evening, 12 July. Mark Lewis let us know beforehand that he’d be on holiday and so not able to join us, but everyone else was there.
We signed off the minutes for June for publication and they are now up on the website https://thedonstrust.org/dtb-minutes/
Dons Trust and Plough Lane Bonds
Michele Little and Kris Stewart reported that the survey on options for repayment/rolling over/exchange etc had been sent..
Hall of Fame put on holdPlans for a Wimbledon Hall of Fame have been put on hold.
The project is a collaboration between The Dons Trust and AFC Wimbledon.
In recent months it has become clear that the significant amount of work and proper internal oversight by the club that will be needed has meant that the project has had to be put on hold for the time being.
Much of the work to this point carried out by a group of dedicated volunteers via..
Dons Trust Newsletter – June
Could you serve on the Dons Trust Board?
The Dons Trust Board has decided to co-opt up to two additional board members, serving until the 2023 AGM in December with the intention they are re-appointed to serve for 2024 as well.
We encourage anyone with an interest to consider if they might be suitable. There are some details online and we will be sharing more about the requirements and process for appointments very soon.
Dons Trust members’..
Consultation about level of ownership of AFCW: FAQsAs part of the process of consultation concerning the level of ownership of AFC Wimbledon by The Dons Trust, we have compiled an FAQ.
If you have any further questions, please email consultation@thedonstrust.org
Q: What is the purpose of this consultation?
A: We want to have a more detailed conversation about the management of debt than our normal processes (SGMs, AGMs, online, matchday) allow. Democratic ownership of the club isn’t just about an event – e.g. putting a series..
14 June Dons Trust Board meetingThe latest Dons Trust board meeting was at Plough Lane. Kevin Rye wasn’t able to be there in person and so dialled in. All other board members were present.
The board signed off the minutes for May for publication. These are now in the Board Minutes section on the website.
Actions completed
Dons Draw – recent new publicity has brought in some welcome additional subscribers. Agreement reached on AFC Wimbledon Women games at Plough Lane (see DT website for statement). ..
Membership renewal changes for this yearAs announced previously, we are moving the administration of Trust membership to the club’s ticketing system. As a result of this, the renewal process will be slightly different this year.
We are coming to the end of the membership year and will shortly be sending out renewal notices with instructions about how to renew.
If you pay by Direct Debit your membership will automatically be updated as usual.
Because of the move to the club’s ticketing system, we have also..
May board minutes now upThe minutes of the May meeting of the board of the Dons Trust have now been published and are on the board meetings section of the website.
Process of consultation about level of ownership of AFCWWe’ve just put out an email to our 3.5k members about the promised process of consultation we’re undertaking about our level of ownership of AFC Wimbledon.
Check your inboxes for more about how to take part.
Dons Trust Newsletter – May
Dons Trust SGM – Protecting Plough Lane
At the end of April, we held our first SGM [Special General Meeting] of 2023. This was to conclude the vote to formalise some of the changes to our rules that our members decided on at the December AGM.
We needed to meet certain criteria as these updates – many relating to the protection of our Plough Lane home, against sale – involved Restricted Actions which required 1,750 members to vote on them.
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Matt Lowndes steps down from the DTBMatt Lowndes is to step down from the board of The Dons Trust with immediate effect.
Matt said, “I have reluctantly decided to step down from the Board.
“I do not feel I can align my manifesto promises with the current communication issues across the club and therefore it is only right and proper I stand aside. I wish the existing board all the best and hope to stand again at some point in the future.”
DT board chair Kris..
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