I would prefer to have a collaborative process in the future, but since we only have a few days at this point, I think we're going to have to just do a quick vote. (Or else have a dictator choose someone. :-))

Therefore, I'd like to set a deadline for nominations of 11:59 PM on Wednesday.  Then we can have voting and discussion until 6 PM on Saturday, which will give our selected delegate 24 hours to submit the application to the conference organizers.

So for anyone who hasn't emailed me or the list, now's your (brief) chance!  And for those who have, you should write up a short statement to introduce yourself to people on the list who don't already know you.

Benjamin

On Tue, Dec 10, 2019 at 10:14 AM phoebe ayers <phoebe.ayers@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear Ben, 
Thanks so much for keeping on top of this. As Ben mentioned, it's a good opportunity to meet with others from global Wikimedia affiliates; the focus of the meeting is likely to be on movement strategy (see https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20 for the current strategic process) as well as techniques for building affiliates. It would be great if the person going was also able to work on some Wikimedia New England organizing this year. 

Thanks Laura for volunteering! I haven't been the last few years (never for New England, actually) and am also free / interested in going next year. But I want to make sure it's open to all. 

Every year it seems we talk about having a slightly more robust process for choosing a delegate, but we haven't developed this to date. Do you have ideas Ben? (or anyone?) Discussion is open to all who considers themselves part of Wikimedia New England (a loose affiliation!) 

Thanks again Ben. 
best, 
Phoebe

On Tue, Dec 10, 2019 at 8:51 AM Jenemann, Laura <ljeneman@bu.edu> wrote:

Hi all,

 

I’m interested, though would happily defer to others.

 

Please let me know the best way for next steps.

 

Laura

 

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Laura Jenemann

Communication, Media, & Film Librarian

Boston University Libraries

617-353-9240

ljeneman@bu.edu

 

From: Wikimedia-boston <wikimedia-boston-bounces@lists.wikimedia.org> on behalf of Benjamin Lees <emufarmers@gmail.com>
Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 at 10:06 PM
To: Boston Wikimedians <wikimedia-boston@lists.wikimedia.org>
Subject: [Wikimedia-boston] Delegate for Wikimedia Summit 2020 (it could be you!)

 

Just a reminder that applications for Wikimedia Summit 2020 are due on December 16: <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Summit_2020/Registration_Information>

This is the annual meeting in Germany in April for all of the Wikimedia affiliates from around the world to collaborate on movement strategy.  As a user group, we are eligible to send one delegate.  The summit organizers cover participants' travel costs.

 

We don't have much time for deliberation; perhaps those who are interested should say so here, or email me, and then we can quickly select someone?

 

We can also talk about this on Slack, but I know not everybody has joined, so I don't want anybody to be left out.

 

Benjamin

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