I had an email this morning privately pinging me to see how planning
is going for Wiki Loves Monuments United States. I've had a number
of people pinging me privately - I put myself in a leadership
position (shocker!) and now I have to sadly back out of it.
I was hoping I could have a big role in planning this years Wiki
Loves Monuments US, I fear that I cannot at this time.
Anyone who knows me personally, knows that I have a habit of
dedicating myself to projects, generally following through, but,
stressing myself beyond the norm to achieve said project. Well, that
isn't going to be able to be what happens this time.
Wiki Loves Monuments US needs a volunteer organizer who has the
time, experience and ability to help spearhead this event that has
the time.
I think the United States will benefit greatly from a volunteer
organizer for this event. While I was hoping I could help be that
person, I can't. So if anyone would like to, please step up! I know
we have great leaders in our US movement and I've been amazed by the
folks who have signed up on the Commons page.
Why do I have to send this email? Currently I am in the heat of
major deadlines and project(s) with my fellowship at the Foundation,
I'm preparing to start my second job this semester at the
Smithsonian Archives and I am attending school full time this
semester in order to obtain my master's - oh and finishing my
thesis, and there are GLAM WIKI obligations that I am traveling for
when I have the time. I'm also active in other non-profits (what?!).
Oh, and I'm going to most likely be moving from Washington come
June. Oh, and yes, I have a personal life, and it'd be nice to have
that too ;-)
Last night I had a dream that I lost my camera. Perhaps that was a
sign that I had to send out this email.
Thanks and I hope someone who lives in the States, has the time and
energy can step up to lead the energized group of volunteers who
want to see this great project succeed! (And of course, there is
always next year). I will be participating, I just have to
limit my role this year and see what I can provide after graduation
in late May.
Sarah
-- Sarah Stierch Wikimedia Foundation Community Fellow
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