wikimedia-dc July 2012

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Masterpiece Museum edit-a-thon at the American Art Museum
by Nicholas Michael Bashour 03 Aug '12

03 Aug '12

*The Smithsonian American Art Museum<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smithsonian_American_Art_Museum> *and *Wikimedia DC* <http://wikimediadc.org/> present the "Masterpiece Museum" Edit-a-Thon. Drawing from their vast vaults of art, the caretakers of the Smithsonian American Art Museum have meticulously drawn forth canvas jewels to import into Wikimedia Commons and Wikipedia articles. The museum directors and staff are excited about this project, and would love to have experienced Wikimedians help in the effort! *Where* Smithsonian American Art Museum <http://americanart.si.edu/>, Luce Foundation Center for American Art <http://americanart.si.edu/luce/> (3rd floor) *When* August 10, 2012, 10 AM - 4 PM, *See the full schedule here*<http://wikimediadc.org/wiki/Masterpiece_Museum#Schedule> *Organizers* Lisa Marrs (lisa.marrs(a)wikimediadc.org) (who is awesome and is the one who did all the work for this :)), Nicholas Bashour ( nicholas.bashour(a)wikimediadc.org) *How to sign up?* Add your name to the *sign-up*<http://wikimediadc.org/wiki/Masterpiece_Museum#Attendees>list below and/or contact the organizers and/or RSVP on our *Meetup page* <http://www.meetup.com/Wikimedia-DC/events/74197192/>! * Getting there* The Smithsonian American Art Museum is located in front of the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro Station, but is also 3 blocks from the Metro Center Station. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority provides a schedule planner for how to arrive at any destination in the city. To find nearby parking, please visit bestparking.com. * Accessibility* The Smithsonian American Art Museum is fully wheelchair accessible, and there is lift access to every floor. Accessible restrooms are easily available on all floors. If you have any queries about accessibility, please contact the organizers.

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Fwd: local organization seeks Mediawiki consultant...
by Kirill Lokshin 31 Jul '12

31 Jul '12

Hello everyone, We're looking for a MediaWiki consultant to help the American College of Cardiology (see Lane's email below). If you or anyone you know would be interested in this, please let us know. Cheers, Kirill -- Kirill Lokshin Secretary | Wikimedia District of Columbia http://wikimediadc.org | @wikimediadc ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lane Rasberry <lrasberry(a)consumer.org> Date: Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 5:04 PM Subject: local organization seeks Mediawiki consultant... To: info(a)wikimediadc.org Hey guys, I gave a Wikipedia presentation to some people at the American College of Cardiology a few days ago. This organization is the leading United States-based society for managing professional resources for cardiologists. I wish that they were keen to develop articles related to cardiology since their organization's mission is to supply information on this topic, but the idea is new to them and I suspect they may want to wait a while. They are interested in having more discussions about the Mediawiki platform and how they and other DC-based medical societies can use this software internally. They would like to meet a Mediawiki consultant and developer. Right now, they want a one-hour presentation for a monthly series which they organize. Does Wikimedia DC have any relationships with local Mediawiki professionals? yours, -- Lane Rasberry Wikipedian in Residence Consumer Reports 101 Truman Avenue Yonkers, NY 10703 914.378.2684 lrasberry(a)consumer.org <tmontgomery(a)consumer.org> www.ConsumerReports.org/Health <http://www.consumerreports.org/Health> ***** This e-mail message is intended only for the designated recipient(s) named above. The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be confidential or legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not review, retain, copy, redistribute or use this e-mail or any attachment for any purpose, or disclose all or any part of its contents. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender by reply e-mail and permanently delete this e-mail and any attachments from your computer system. *****

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Mobile Gov Wikithon Tomorrow, July 31
by Nicholas Michael Bashour 30 Jul '12

30 Jul '12

Was just alerted to this event: We will be having our next Mobile Gov Wikithon<http://mobilegovwiki.howto.gov/Wikithon>tomorrow Tuesday, July 31 at 3p.m. in downtown D.C. This will be the most hackathon-like wikthon we’ve ever had! USASearch and the Mobile Gov are teaming up to cohost the “USASearch” Mobile Gov Wikithon <http://mobilegovwiki.howto.gov/Wikithon>. The USASearch<http://usasearch.howto.gov%20/>team will be coding updates to the USA Search function AND working on their responsive design rollout. In addition, they will be there to get your feedback on USASearch. We’ll also be doing the regular wikithon things<http://mobilegovwiki.howto.gov/Wikithon#x-How%20It%20Works>like creating new user accounts and creating content. Remember participation on the Mobile Gov Wiki will earn you badges<http://mobilegovwiki.howto.gov/Wiki+Badges> ! *Details:* USASearch Mobile Gov Wikithon Tuesday, July 31st 3-5 pm In Person Location Only 801 18th St NW <http://www.starbucks.com/store/16271/> # 1 Washington, DC 20006. (202) 785-2024. We have reserved the large “board” table at this location. Tell a friend, bring a friend and earn badges<http://mobilegovwiki.howto.gov/Wiki+Badge+Hall+of+Fame#David%20Hale> ! Sincerely, Nicholas Michael Bashour President Wikimedia District of Columbia Washington, DC, USA

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Wikimedia DC seeking volunteers for committee seats
by Kirill Lokshin 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

Hello everyone, As Wikimedia DC expands its portfolio of programs and activities in the coming months, we're looking to add some new volunteers to our advisory committees. The committees advise and assist our Board with various matters in a particular area of our activity. We're currently looking to add members to four different committees: (1) The Fundraising Committee, which helps the Board prepare grant applications and solicit funds for our chapter. (2) The Governance Committee, which drafts legal documents and policies for the Board. (3) The Grants Committee, which reviews and evaluates applications submitted to our small grants program. (4) The Technology Committee, which helps to maintain our technical infrastructure. More details about the individual committees, including lists of their current membership, can be found on our website at http://wikimediadc.org/wiki/Committees. If anyone is interested in being part of a committee, please send me a note at secretary(a)wikimediadc.org; we would like to appoint new members at our meeting on August 18, so please submit your name before then if possible. As always, if you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact myself or one of our other Board members. Cheers, Kirill PS. Please feel free to forward this to anyone not on the list who you think may be interested. -- Kirill Lokshin Secretary | Wikimedia District of Columbia http://wikimediadc.org | @wikimediadc

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ArtBytes hackathon @ The Walters
by aude 24 Jul '12

24 Jul '12

The Walters Art Museum is hosting a hackathon this upcoming weekend, July 27-29, in Baltimore. I think you would be welcome, even if you aren't quite as technical, but can help with things like documentation. The Walters has provided ~20,000 images to Wikimedia Commons and sure there could be some hack or gadget that makes use of them. :) http://artbytes.eventbrite.com/ Cheers, Katie -- Board member, Wikimedia District of Columbia http://wikimediadc.org @wikimediadc / @wikimania2012

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wikimania 2012
by Irene E Lynch 24 Jul '12

24 Jul '12

I want you to know how much I am grateful to all you for the chance to experience such a community! After my body really recovers I hope to send a few reflections. Being a true introvert, I was able to accomplish some key goals I had set for myself (in spite of the sometimes uncooperative mobile scooter). Hope you are also taking time to laugh & relax, as well as wind things up. Wish I could be there ... Irene Lynch

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Wikimania article updated
by Carol Moore DC 21 Jul '12

21 Jul '12

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikimania#Wikimania_2012 I didn't do any of the volunteering I meant to, but I did put together a nice little entry as part of the Wikimania page. Also a grabbed a few extra Hong Kong tourism bags from empty back rows where I was sitting at closing session and will bring next time I show at something for anyone who missed out. Got some good ideas/info for outreach/training but have personal project trying to focus on for at least another month; so hopefully in the fall. Carol in dc

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Conference call
by aude 21 Jul '12

21 Jul '12

- Anyone who wants to join our board meeting via conference call, the number is: - - *Primary*: (916) 209-4534 - *Backup*: (409) 777-9000 Pin number: 4607094 Katie -- Board member, Wikimedia District of Columbia http://wikimediadc.org @wikimediadc / @wikimania2012

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Accessing our office for this afternoon's meeting
by James Hare 21 Jul '12

21 Jul '12

Hello, As today is Saturday, our office building, 1875 K Street, is locked from the outside today. To gain access, call the office at (202) 729-8119 and someone (likely Lisa) will let you in. On most other days, to get to the office you can simply walk through the door and ask the front desk for Wikimedia DC. James

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Congressional Cemetery news coverage
by aude 18 Jul '12

18 Jul '12

Congressional Cemetery QR codes and Smallbones in the news: :) http://www.wjla.com/articles/2012/07/historic-congressional-cemetery-progra… Cheers, Katie -- Board member, Wikimedia District of Columbia http://wikimediadc.org @wikimediadc / @wikimania2012

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