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Timmy - surely it is my way of registering a VONC and NOT penalising the club financially. When we set up WISA we fought for transparency and democracy.

Having read in here yesterday about the absolutely disgraceful treatment of certain members by the DTB (and ESG), I have now revised my view about not voting in the elections. This morning, having read the Manifestos, I will be voting for just two (unamed by me) candidates. The rest are barely deserving of consideration.

Laurence, controversial…

Doobs donation made based on nine candidates

Good to see a diverse bunch as well. Some with glasses, some with dark hair, some light, couple of young (ish) ones too

To be fair... I wouldn't vote for me

Reading back a bit (been busy….), the post that jumped out at me the most was DO’s at 22:33:28 - at some point, someone who has been wronged (or feels that they have been wronged), or indeed some casual browser from outside the club, is likely to gather together a whole load of messages between various parties involved in this apparent charade, and will pass it to a journalist who will have fun running a story about the chaotic ping pong that’s been going on for a while… If that happens, who’s going to field the inevitable questions and provide the “official” responses? 🤔

So let me get this right - Angus sent an email to the DTB stating board members must remain silent on the fact the Shane is to be blocked for a second year running or resign from the board. Simon Hood didn’t stay silent, meant a whole day of issues yesterday and slightly delayed manifestos. Surely in light of what I’ve read Simon Hood should be resigning and not going for reelection (not that I agree with this, but if that’s what was communicated)

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While I'm talking to myself, OTD is Vaughan Ryan, Brian Gayle and Lurch.

I've just read through all the manifestos. Only two stand out as offering something different and my fear is the clique will try and block them, chuck Rule 10 at them or hound them out if elected but I'll be voting for JAW (Matt Thornett) and Simon Hood. I'm surprised the latter was allowed to have such an honest manifesto, rather than the usual bollocks about making communication better or all the things they will do if elected without having the slightest idea how. I may also consider Ninja Womble (Ian Hicks). Sam Spencer is another Freddie Flaxman. You just have to look at who proposed Alex Folkes to see what he stands for. The rest offer nothing. When people use phrases such as non-negotiable then I stop reading because they are limiting their thinking, which is the last thing we need. Guess I'll not be using all my votes again.

EGM needs 10% of members to trigger it. 800 or so at current count. Was achieved before with the “Broken Trust” group so it can be achieved again as and when needed.

Feel free to ask me any questions on my manifesto [Link]

JAW - majority of members? Is bar really that high?

Within the constitution there is no such thing as a Vote Of No Confidence. Our version of it would be a resolution which calls for a specific outcome based on specific information. Members can raise resolutions at any AGM or SGM by following the procedures: • A member must provide a written notice of the wish to propose a resolution to the Secretary. • The notice must be delivered to the Secretary no later than noon, 28 days before the general meeting is to be held. • The notice must include the justification, form, and content of the resolution. • The notice must be signed by the proposer and at least five other members. • The Society Board will then ensure the proposed resolution is consistent with the rules and the society's contractual, statutory, and other legal obligations.

DO, I believe VONC can only be called at a SGM/AGM. Unless the majority of members call for an EGM.

If we were a solvent, well-run club then the DTB would be an amusing and irrelenat side show. Sadly, as things stand, we need the DTB to be laser- focused on helping drive the club forward. Sadly they are again in a mess of their own making, which is taking up many people's time that would otherwise put to a more constructive use.

How often can a VONC be called for? If immediately after such a vote, the board did not do the honourable thing and resign, then another VONC could immediately be called for, and another and so on. The DTB would become a laughing stock and no-one likes to be laughed at.

The sticky remains until Sunday. Whatever you think about the DTB, they were subject to abuse that shouldn't be tolerated.

3 days and counting, Shane.

Yes Aideen, when I raised the VONC they said they would ignore. If I was to do it again I would raise against individuals rather than the board as a whole.

Can we drop the unwieldily and not-exactly-aging-well apology sticky for a start? This is an open internet forum for AFC Wimbledon fans not something controlled by two unelected board members of a supposedly fan-owned club.

No point anyway, didn’t the board say when asked that they would just ignore the vote even if it passed?