I would like to mention the same!
I was sad that they didn't mention Deryck on the stage! Without him, I wouldn't be
able to come to HK. He is the most helpful, organized, patiernt & good person.
Thank you Deryck for everything.
Regards,
Ravan
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From: Benoit Rochon <brochon(a)wikimedia.ca>
To: Wikimania general list <wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 9:39 AM
Subject: [Wikimania-l] Deryck Chan, a specific thank you
I'd like to point out the work of Deryck Chan, who was there for us, with his group of
volunteers, from dusk 'til dawn at the dorms. Mr. Chan act as a facilitator for the
foreigners that we are, and I want to thank him personally for his availability and his
patience! We all come from different cultures, and some things may look not important for
some of us, but for the hosts, it was a big thing.
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do": few of us broke rules in Hong Kong, me
first, and probably without knowing, but Deryck had the patience to explain this many
times.
Last night, he mentioned to me "Wikimania is so big, it's hard to manage all
this". Well Deryck, you did great; as we say in French: "Une poigne de fer dans
un gant de velour."
So, Deryck Chan, please let me give you an high five. You earn it.
Now rest please! :-)
Benoit Rochon
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Wikimédia Canada
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