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Minutes of Emergency General Meeting
Tuesday, 4th December, 2001 Wimbledon Community Centre, St. George's
Road, Wimbledon
1. Apologies for absence
Apologies were received from Louise Carton-Kelly, Nicole Hammond,
Paul Hawkey, Mags Hutchinson, Rupert Jeffery, John Lloyd and Richard
McGregor.
2. Emergency Motion
The purpose of the meeting was to approve the following motion,
proposed by Kevin Rye:
An arbitration tribunal is currently considering Wimbledon Football
Club's dispute with the Football League over WFC's desire to kill
the club and take its Football League place to Milton Keynes. This
tribunal has the power to make any award it sees fit.
WISA is assisting the Football League in preparing its case
to put before the tribunal. This meeting notes the healthy bank
balance currently enjoyed by WISA, donated by members and other
fans to further our campaign. Given the possible finality to the
tribunal's decision, this meeting hereby instructs the WISA General
Committee to do everything it can to support the Football League's
argument in front of the tribunal and to ensure the correct result
for Wimbledon fans and for football in general.
In order to support this activity, this meeting authorises the
expenditure of up to £15,000 by the WISA General Committee
on professional advice and support, publicity, and any other items
intended to support the current campaign and influence the arbitration
panel.
All spending should be reviewed at the OGM to be held in January
2002.
In answer to a question asking how it was proposed the money be
spent, Kris explained that the intention was to do everything possible
to support the Football League's (FL) case to the arbitration panel.
By necessity, details cannot be disclosed but a form of words have
been approved by the lawyers acting for the FL and WISA's lawyers:
The Football League is currently preparing a response to Wimbledon
Football Club's submission to the FA arbitration panel. WISA is
providing assistance to The Football League in this regard. We understand
that the FA arbitration panel will hear the case in the New Year.
As the arbitration procedure is confidential between the parties,
WISA (who are not a party) cannot make any further public statements
in this regard. However, supporters can rest assured that all the
relevant information WISA possesses will be made available to the
Football League as part of this process.
The motion was put to a vote and was carried unanimously
3. AOB
Fans United update
Lee provided an update on arrangements for Fans United day, particularly
ticketing.
Brentford party
On behalf of BIAS, Simon extended an invitation for all Dons fans
to Brentford's party on Friday, 7th December. All profits go towards
their supporters trust.
OWFF
Kris confirmed that, as a member of the steering committee, he would
be present at the opening of the ballot papers.
4.Pub
After a record-breaking 25 minutes, many attendees retired to the
Wibbas Down (Wetherspoons).
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