Dennis Lowndes |
Who are you? |
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Are you a member of WISA?
If not, why not?
Yes and General Committee member |
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Why should WISA members vote for you?
Because I have always fought every attempt to destroy my club over the years from Mergers, Takeovers & moves, so I will continue to protect members, Shareholders & supporters interests. Its also our club and No individual person or group should be allowed to dictate our future, its all for one, not one for all.
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How much time can you commit each month to DT duties (excluding AFCW activities?).
What ever time is required to do the job within reason |
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What role would you perform on the DT board?
What ever role is offered to me, but I feel that my best work would be done in the football areas rather than the business area.
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Would you undertake any additional activities in AFCW?
I already do, Kit Manager and many other jobs on the playing area. |
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Did you support the recent share issue enthusiastically, with reservations, or were you unhappy with the idea?
I did support the share issue ( I hold 1,000 shares) with reservations and my reservations where: The Dons Trust must always have the Major Share Holding and no one person or organisation can come along and take Our club from Us. We have to protect our future and I urge those who have not bought shares to do so immediately, otherwise we could become vulnerable for takeover. |
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Do you favour a register of interests to record any benefits (financial or otherwise) Trust members gain from their dealings with the Trust or PLC?
Yes, we should all be open as it's the members money that is being spent. I have never taken a penny for what I do and I do not plan to do so in the future, it costs me money and I am prepared to do it for the benefit of the Club. |
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What personal qualities (apart from professional skills, and a capacity for hard work) do you have that the DT Board needs?
I will get things done and protect our Clubs future in the process. I am open with people and what you see, is what you get. I have no hidden agenda I just want to get our Club to succeed on & off the pitch.
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Please list all financial benefits that you have received in the past through dealings with the Trust or Plc.
None
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| How could the Trust do better? |
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What do you think of the Trust's performance and achievements so far?
I think it has come along way in a short time, but it needs to move quicker in areas that can generate large amounts of money so that we can get our debt to Mr Kosla down quicker. All ideas are welcomed if I am elected. |
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What changes would you propose, if any, to the way the Trust operates?
I will have to see how it is working since the new board has taken over, before I could answer this question.
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How could the Trust board improve its communication with members?
The Trusts Web site should be fully maintained and used as a question and answer forum. A family tree should be displayed around the ground( with photos of the board )
And their roles so that all members can approach a board member at any time and ask them questions on any matter to do with the running of the club.
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When considering candidates for board member positions for the Club, what characteristics would you look for?
They must be strong willed individuals who can stand their ground if they feel any matters in their opinion is not in the interest of the Club or its Future. They should always remember that they are only custodians of this Club and further generations will follow them if we run the Club successfully. Members should also have a vision for the future.
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Should directors of DT subsidiaries (E.g. AFC Plc) be allowed to take up elected posts on the DT Board?
No. I feel this is a conflict of interest and we need to change the constitution as soon as possible. |
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How do you currently understand the duties and relationship of the DT Board in relation to the AFC Wimbledon PLC, AFC Wimbledon Ltd., and AFC Stadium Ltd. boards?
The Dons' Trust Owns all the above bodies and they all report to the DT Board.
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| Democracy |
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Should the Trust membership have the final say on the big issues, like where the club has its home ground or selling shares in the club?
Yes |
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Should Trust members have the right to propose motions at the AGM and other general meetings?
Yes. Its their Club and future we are playing with. |
| What should the Trust do in the future? |
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What ideas do you have for paying off the rest of the debt on the purchase of Kingsmeadow?
I have a plan which involves the total WISA membership and Shareholders which I will propose once this election is over
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Are there any situations in which the Trust could, or should, relinquish control of AFCW?
None what so ever |
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Do you see Kingsmeadow, The Fans Stadium as a temporary or permanent home for AFC Wimbledon ?
Permanent, as long as we can get planning permission to expand the capacity when we move up the leagues.
We will need a 20,000 Seated Stadium for the Premier League, so hopefully we can redevelop the fans stadium ..
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