Dear Wikimedians for Offline Wikis User Group,

I'm writing on behalf of the Affiliations Committee to request your feedback on a proposed new user group.

As you probably know, Wikimedia user groups are intended to be simple and flexible affiliates which offer an initial recognition for qualifying groups to be able to operate with a brand name and logo use for local projects and events.[1]  User groups may come and go, or stay to thrive and grow as user groups, or sometimes develop into chapters or thematic organisations.

User groups do not have "ownership" or "exclusivity" of any territory, and we encourage many user groups to coexist within the same region. We aim to ensure peaceful coexistence by working with all new and existing groups to identify their planned activities and goals, to connect on shared movement goals, and to balance any potential overlaps with agreements for operating in shared spaces.

At this time, we are reaching out to let you know that there is a new group, Kiwix Wikimedians User Group [2], which has submitted an application for recognition as a Wikimedia User Group. We are requesting your feedback because this group seems to be working in some of the same community or thematic spaces as you are.  We want to hear any observations, concerns, or other thoughts that you might be able to offer regarding the group and its work so that the committee can consider them as it reviews this application.


Links:
[1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_movement_affiliates
[2] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Kiwix_Wikimedians_User_Group


Regards,