On 24/06/2017 02:00, Ellie Young wrote:
Hi Ellie,
This is an interesting point. I know that recently there has been a decision to have
Wikimania's organization notified two years in advance, but this
model can only work if there is a "local group" with a mature
organization. Two years are too many for
a local "extemporary" committee.
A chapter (with at least a small staff) is
something that can assure a commitment for two years and can
support efficiently a local group (and perhaps to save the
organization in case of withdrawal).
Basically the two year model cannot be disconnected
from a *mature* local organization as a chapter, otherwise the
model will not work.
But at this point is also interesting to know how big may be the
impact on a chapter. The organization of an event like Wikimania
is something fascinating, but at the same time it's more than a
"stress test" for a chapter.
Kind regards
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Ilario Valdelli
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