MKDSA - Committe Meeting March minutes
2nd March, 7 pm. Gate 7 meeting room, 3rd Floor, Stadium MK

Present: David Bodset (DB), Alan Neill (AN), Barry Pearson (BP), Jim Bates (JB).
Apologies:  Stephen Flanagan (SF).

Last commitee meeting minutes ratified as a true record - Agreed as a true record.

Matters Arising (not in the agenda) - None.

Treasurer’s report

 As from the 31/01/2026 the bank balance was  £ 5,974.74 .The amount spends this month is as follow:
 
09/02  shopify  out £ 25.00   
17/02 service charges out £8.50.
18/02 stripe payment in £ 18 83.
424/02 stripe payment in £2.69,
 
The balance now stand at £5,962.76 as from the 26/02/2026 is £ 5,962.76.

It was agreed that the web designer be paid £700 for the development of the new web site. It was also agreed that we meet the designer to see how we can manage the site.

It was agreed to pay two Salford away coaches and a disability vehicle, as previously agreed.

It was agreed that BP get three quotes from auditors to audit the accounts for any AGM

Community Day Arena recruitment drive

It was agreed to support the day of action. JB will waiting for the club to confirm arrangements and will circulate once he is informed. AN gave his apologies for the day.

DB said he would see if he could get the payment terminal working.

It was agreed to approach the club to honour the security guard who was stabbed and killed recently at CMK shopping centre. JB to contact the club to see what we can do.

Salford Away Coach discount

JB confirmed that he has asked the club to let MKDSA know when the tickets become available and to publicise MKDSA on their web site and social media, as previously. JB agreed to send BP the invoice when he receives it.

Web site / Social media

It was agreed to approach the web designer to arrange a date where he can provide free advice on how to use Wordpress to create, edit and to publish material on the web site.

Newsletter

JB agreed to send DB the newsletter, for him to send to members.

Motions
The follwing two motions were approved:

Membership Report

It is agreed that at every meeting. A membership report will be given, which will include the following:

The total number of members, the change from the previous meeting, the numbrr of new members from the previous month and the number expring within a month.

Treasurer’s report

It is agreed that at every meeting. A Treasurer’s report will be given, which will include the following:

The total from the previous meeting, itemised spend and income since the last meeting, the current total and any outstanding / due payments.

Supporters Board update

JB gave a report from the last Supporters Board meeting. It was agreed to have a day of action at a Laadies’ game next season if possible.

AOB
DB agreed to write to Cambridge United to complain about overcrowding at the game and that gangways were not clear, which wasn’t safe for fans.

It was agreed that we approach the club to have an article on BP’s experiences with the Dons and his involvement with MKDSA, for the club’s April ‘s programme.

It was agreed that a Membership Secretary would be a good idea, if it could be filled.

It was agreed that Stadium day of actions are a vital way to raise our profile, no matter how many new members we get. However, it was agreed to have a break after the Harrogate game, until next season.

It was agreed to write to members to highlight that if the MKDSA is to continue that we need more people on the committee and either the following needs to be actioned:

Either
Life time membership is annuled,
AN proposals are carried at the AGM.

JB agreed to draft a letter and circulate it to committee members for discussion.

The next meeting will be Monday 27th April and will be primary to guage response to the above points and any arrangements for an AGM / EGM.

DB suggested that programmes might be used for a birthday commemorative package, which we could sell online. It was agreed to give this further consideration and what other things we csn sell onkine.

It was agreed that JB approach the club to see if we can use Lewington’s to show the England v Croatia game on 17th June. It might include darts and pool competitions.