<div dir="ltr">G'day folks....<br><br>I thought some might be interested to hear a little news of the Sydney meetup last night in the esteemed environs of The Paragon Hotel at Circular Quay....<br><br>Witty Lama waxed lyrical about the successes of Wikimania (whilst Angela bemoaned the water quality at Cairo Novotels...)<br>
Tim spoke of some of the million things on his to-do list (including updating the Bomis archive - and can anyone lay their hands on a Bomis T-Shirt?)<br>Nick brought party hats. (we didn't ask why.. just smiled, nodded, and had a pointy head for a while.....)<br>
...and I gave everyone full details about the riddle wrapped in an enigma which is my professional endeavor (I could tell you, but quite literally, I'd have to kill you.....)<br><br>I thoroughly enjoyed the gathering, and we did in fact cover (as ever) a wide range of chit chat, gossip (which worryingly seems to be my department) and discussion of many things Wikimedia. We also came up with some ideas for things that could happen in the not too distant future;<br>
<br>We're going to try and encourage a Wiki Wednesday on the first Wednesday in October, perhaps at the City of Sydney's 'Custom House' building in Circular Quay (fantastic venue, good for perhaps up to 30?) - we'd like to begin rattling the cages of those involved in the wider wiki world, and starting the 'form ralationships' part of the chapter mission. All ideas for presentations (and especially those interested in presenting) should feel free to use this list to put their hand up, or share an idea...<br>
<br>We also felt that it would fantastic if the AGM could have happened by then - keeping momentum would be really good, following the great news of the official incorporation! Obviously enthusiasm was high last night, and I don't want to speak out of turn too much - but on a personal note, I also hope that Witty Lama (Liam Wyatt for those who haven't 'met' him yet) can still be persuaded to stand for the executive committee of the chapter - I think he'd make a fantastic addition, and it was good to hear a wide range of interesting ideas and possibilities across various levels...<br>
<br>If the Wiki Wednesday idea has legs then I guess we may do another informal meet sometime in Sep. - if anyone out there is considered coming out of the woodwork, and saying 'Hi' - I'd thoroughly recommend it!<br>
<br>best,<br><br>Peter<br>PM.<br></div>