[Wikimediaindia-l] [Wikimedia-IN-PUN] [Wikimedia-in-mum] Community-Chapter Relations

[Gautam John]

Great! Thanks so much, Ashwin.

Thank you.

Best,

Gautam
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On 10 June 2011 11:42, Ashwin Baindur <ashwin.baindur at gmail.com> wrote:
> I have made a copy of the framework for editing by all. Let the original
> remain untouched at the moment for easy reference.
> http://wiki.wikimedia.in/Draft_India_Wiki_Conference_Framework
> Some cleanup required. Will do later if nobody does it as short of time now.
> Warm regards,
>
> Ashwin Baindur
> ------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> On Fri, Jun 10, 2011 at 11:20 AM, Gautam John <gautam at prathambooks.org>
> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Pradeep:
>>
>> Thanks much for the feedback - a request - could we edit the Wiki
>> please - it might be easier for everyone to keep track of it?
>>
>> On the issue of the AGM, it is something that we are seeking clarification
>> on.
>>
>> Thank you.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Gautam
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>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 10 June 2011 11:14, Pradeep Mohandas <pradeep.mohandas at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> > hi,
>> > We think a few specific points with relation to the framework need to be
>> > brought out -
>> > 1. The Chapter Executive Committee should not take the sole
>> > responsibility
>> > for selecting a bid. While the Chapter Executive Committee is an
>> > examplary
>> > body, a group consisting of members from the Executive Committee, the
>> > community and Foundation could be ideal to select a specific city in
>> > case of
>> > bids placed by cities.
>> > 2. The Organizing Committee (OC) suggested could turn out to be very
>> > big.
>> > Specifics on the number or limitation on number of people in the OC
>> > would be
>> > a great clarification. Managing an event is a big deal. The head of the
>> > Organizing Committee must be able to concentrate on the event and not
>> > worry
>> > about managing his Organizing Committee too much. As Tinu said - as
>> > minimal
>> > as possible to reduce bureaucracy and facilitate decision making to make
>> > the
>> > event a success.
>> > 3. It would be great to clarify on the venue for the AGM, whether it
>> > needs
>> > to be held in Bangalore/Karnataka (since chapter is registered in
>> > Karnataka)
>> > or can be held anywhere in India. If the AGM can be held only in
>> > Bangalore/Karnataka, it would be great to strike out objective no. 3:
>> > "Preferably held together with Annual General body Meeting (AGM) of
>> > Wikimedia Chapter, as it will help broader participation from across
>> > India
>> > in AGM and make for a vibrant and active membership base." altogether. I
>> > understand the use of word "preferably". But, if the Chapter can clarify
>> > on
>> > requirements of AGM venue, it would be great.
>> > 4. The point about the Head of the Organizing Committee should also be
>> > discussed. I think that it would be better for the Organizing Committee
>> > to
>> > select/elect the Head once the OC is constituted. To say that the head
>> > of
>> > the OC *should* be from the Chapter is rather wrong.
>> >
>> > warm regards,
>> > Pradeep Mohandas
>> >
>> >
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