Hi Zana,
I think you may be getting two separate concepts crossed... currently, we're talking of Wikimania 2011, a one-weekend event, not Wikimedia Canada itself (which this mailing list is for), which would be a permanent, national organization. To have the event in two locations (even just Toronto's east and west ends) might be pushing it, transportation-wise. Some locations of the event (like Alexandria), you can stay in one building for the entire day, hopping from room-to-room.
That said, once we establish whether we're going with one bid or two, you're welcome to help develop and prepare either of the bids.
Nick
On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 1:46 PM, Zana Gordon zgordon@telus.net wrote:
I have to admit I am new to this discussion, but is there anything wrong with a joint venture - east and west - I am from Vancouver and I think I may welcome the challenge.
-----Original Message----- From: wikimedia-ca-bounces@lists.wikimedia.org [mailto:wikimedia-ca-bounces@lists.wikimedia.org] On Behalf Of Marc A. Pelletier Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 10:39 AM To: Wikimedia Canada planning list Subject: Re: [Wikimedia-Canada] Fwd: Montreal wikimania bid
Alan Walker wrote:
I will dance naked in the street if the Harper government gives a penny towards this event. :)
This may turn out to be amusing, then. :-) I'll admit that Ottawa is the least promising, and I wouldn't hold my breath. The biggest interest and support right now comes from Quebec with the support of Tourisme Montreal; and I'm in contact with the Mayor's office where they tell me they might have financial support on the Hotel side available through a business convention support program of some sort -- I don't know the details yet because I'm only meeting with their rep in two weeks.
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