Good morning! If you are receiving this email, it is either because you are on the Wikimedia DC mailing list or because you gave me your business card and so I have blind-carbon-copied you on this email. If you have not already done so, I strongly advise you sign up for the mailing list through https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-dc.
At the Capitol City Brewery on Saturday night we decided on a 2012 bid, with 2013 remaining as an option if we do not get to host in 2012. We also decided on a list of some places to consider pursuing. The criteria for naming a place was that if someone named it, someone had to also be able to call them. We have our list here, on the bid page: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimania_2012/Bids/Washington,_D.C.. If you have other ideas for venues, feel free to list them, but also take the responsibility and ask them about being a venue for Wikimania in 2012. Considerations include being able to accommodate 600-1000 people, housing options (for instance, if we chose a university, we would have access to dormitories), proximity to an airport (such as with sites in Crystal City), and, of course, wireless Internet access.
If we are going to be contacting these various venues, we need to be coordinated on our message. How should we sell ourselves? What exactly are our demands? I suggest we discuss this on the talk page, http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimania_2012/Bids/Washington,_D.C.. I suggest we have this all laid out by Friday, as I believe it was suggested in the meetup, and then we can get to contacting. Also, are there any updates on the sponsorship front?
If we should hold a meeting in the interim, please let us know. I'm good for spontaneously meeting somewhere such as Starbucks in the morning or evening -- late morning and afternoon is when I tend to have class, so ask me and I'll let you know if I'll be able to make it or not.
--James Hare (User:Harej)
Thanks James,
Hi everyone - I started to throw together a document regarding finding an event space. Please edit it at will! I'm not sure if it's necessary for everyone who will be requesting venue space, but, it could be beneficial for the sake of organizing thoughts.
Having not attended an event, and having read many of the past proposals, we have a lot to do in a little amount of time. A few other things I think we should form:
-A brief history of DC and why it is important for hosting Wikimedia -A list of potential sponsors - business for and non-profit
I have also contributed a list of hostels and a few special event ideas.
It's a start!
Sarah
On 1/24/2011 4:08 AM, James Hare wrote:
Good morning! If you are receiving this email, it is either because you are on the Wikimedia DC mailing list or because you gave me your business card and so I have blind-carbon-copied you on this email. If you have not already done so, I strongly advise you sign up for the mailing list through https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-dc.
At the Capitol City Brewery on Saturday night we decided on a 2012 bid, with 2013 remaining as an option if we do not get to host in 2012. We also decided on a list of some places to consider pursuing. The criteria for naming a place was that if someone named it, someone had to also be able to call them. We have our list here, on the bid page:http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimania_2012/Bids/Washington,_D.C.. If you have other ideas for venues, feel free to list them, but also take the responsibility and ask them about being a venue for Wikimania in 2012. Considerations include being able to accommodate 600-1000 people, housing options (for instance, if we chose a university, we would have access to dormitories), proximity to an airport (such as with sites in Crystal City), and, of course, wireless Internet access.
If we are going to be contacting these various venues, we need to be coordinated on our message. How should we sell ourselves? What exactly are our demands? I suggest we discuss this on the talk page, http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimania_2012/Bids/Washington,_D.C.. I suggest we have this all laid out by Friday, as I believe it was suggested in the meetup, and then we can get to contacting. Also, are there any updates on the sponsorship front?
If we should hold a meeting in the interim, please let us know. I'm good for spontaneously meeting somewhere such as Starbucks in the morning or evening -- late morning and afternoon is when I tend to have class, so ask me and I'll let you know if I'll be able to make it or not.
--James Hare (User:Harej)
Wikimedia-DC mailing list Wikimedia-DC@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-dc
I have to apologize in advance for throwing some ideas out without being able to followup on them. Unfortunately, work is brutal right now, and I don't have the kind of energy during the week I'd need to do much beyond make suggestions. Perhaps I'll be of more use at the weekend; hopefully I can at least send some e-mails on Sunday.
Regarding venues: I know the National Museum of Women in the Arts rents its space out - it's nice, it's fairly spacious, and it could be an interesting venue. There's also the fact that NMWA would be an attractive option for outreach - they seem to be fairly net-savvy (being one of the few local museums that makes an attempt to keep an up-to-date blog, as well as running a database of women artists). Perhaps the two could be bundled together in one request? There are also one or two places in Alexandria that might be nice - I'm thinking specifically of the Torpedo Factory. Yes, it's not directly on the Metro, but there's a free shuttle down King Street. And Old Town has a nice atmosphere.
Further regarding outreach: might it be worthwhile to begin contacting embassies and asking to see if their cultural affairs officers would be interested in some sort of partnership with Wikimania? There's no guarantee, of course, but we might be able to raise at least *some*interest.
Yet more regarding outreach: what about educational nonprofits? There are enough out there, and I'm sure one or two of them would be willing to help with sponsorship - something like Wikimania would be right up their collective alley. I'm not sure, but I may know a contact or two through my choir (I still haven't sorted out what everyone does yet...)
And a general question: are we planning on confining all of the events to one jurisdiction? In other words, will we be contacting *only* DC, or *only * places in Virginia? Given Metro accessibility, I think it would be nice to try and spread out a *little*, at least - cost considered, of course.
Incidentally, I'm going to be at Artisphere for a concert on Saturday; I can take a look around and see what the venue looks like.
When's the next meeting?
2011/1/24 Sarah Stierch sarah@sarahstierch.com
Thanks James,
Hi everyone - I started to throw together a document regarding finding an event space. Please edit it at will! I'm not sure if it's necessary for everyone who will be requesting venue space, but, it could be beneficial for the sake of organizing thoughts.
Having not attended an event, and having read many of the past proposals, we have a lot to do in a little amount of time. A few other things I think we should form:
-A brief history of DC and why it is important for hosting Wikimedia -A list of potential sponsors - business for and non-profit
I have also contributed a list of hostels and a few special event ideas.
It's a start!
Sarah
On 1/24/2011 4:08 AM, James Hare wrote:
Good morning! If you are receiving this email, it is either because you are on the Wikimedia DC mailing list or because you gave me your business card and so I have blind-carbon-copied you on this email. If you have not already done so, I strongly advise you sign up for the mailing list throughhttps://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-dc https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-dc.
At the Capitol City Brewery on Saturday night we decided on a 2012 bid, with 2013 remaining as an option if we do not get to host in 2012. We also decided on a list of some places to consider pursuing. The criteria for naming a place was that if someone named it, someone had to also be able to call them. We have our list here, on the bid page: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimania_2012/Bids/Washington,_D.C. http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimania_2012/Bids/Washington,_D.C.. If you have other ideas for venues, feel free to list them, but also take the responsibility and ask them about being a venue for Wikimania in 2012. Considerations include being able to accommodate 600-1000 people, housing options (for instance, if we chose a university, we would have access to dormitories), proximity to an airport (such as with sites in Crystal City), and, of course, wireless Internet access.
If we are going to be contacting these various venues, we need to be coordinated on our message. How should we sell ourselves? What exactly are our demands? I suggest we discuss this on the talk page,http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimania_2012/Bids/Washington,_D.C. http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimania_2012/Bids/Washington,_D.C.. I suggest we have this all laid out by Friday, as I believe it was suggested in the meetup, and then we can get to contacting. Also, are there any updates on the sponsorship front?
If we should hold a meeting in the interim, please let us know. I'm good for spontaneously meeting somewhere such as Starbucks in the morning or evening -- late morning and afternoon is when I tend to have class, so ask me and I'll let you know if I'll be able to make it or not.
--James Hare (User:Harej)
Wikimedia-DC mailing listWikimedia-DC@lists.wikimedia.orghttps://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-dc
-- Sarah Stierch Consulting Historical, cultural & artistic research, advising & event planning.
Wikimedia-DC mailing list Wikimedia-DC@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-dc
On 1/24/2011 10:10 PM, Steve P. wrote:
I have to apologize in advance for throwing some ideas out without being able to followup on them. Unfortunately, work is brutal right now, and I don't have the kind of energy during the week I'd need to do much beyond make suggestions. Perhaps I'll be of more use at the weekend; hopefully I can at least send some e-mails on Sunday.
Regarding venues: I know the National Museum of Women in the Arts rents its space out - it's nice, it's fairly spacious, and it could be an interesting venue. There's also the fact that NMWA would be an attractive option for outreach - they seem to be fairly net-savvy (being one of the few local museums that makes an attempt to keep an up-to-date blog, as well as running a database of women artists). Perhaps the two could be bundled together in one request? There are also one or two places in Alexandria that might be nice - I'm thinking specifically of the Torpedo Factory. Yes, it's not directly on the Metro, but there's a free shuttle down King Street. And Old Town has a nice atmosphere.
I hear you Steve about time this week! I think NMWA would be great, and I agree about outreach.
The Torpedo Factory is too small. I just ended a six month contracting job that interacted a lot with that venue, there isn't enough space there.
I also think we should avoid National Harbor (it's on our list). I don't have a car and there is no way I'm going to work on trying to find a way over there every freaking day (like taking a ferry or whatever).
Further regarding outreach: might it be worthwhile to begin contacting embassies and asking to see if their cultural affairs officers would be interested in some sort of partnership with Wikimania? There's no guarantee, of course, but we might be able to raise at least /some/ interest.
I agree. I'd like to see that actually. France, Germany - the major Wikipedia outfits. I think we can get some great stuff - maybe a party or two also at the embassies.
And a general question: are we planning on confining all of the events to one jurisdiction? In other words, will we be contacting /only/ DC, or /only/ places in Virginia? Given Metro accessibility, I think it would be nice to try and spread out a /little/, at least - cost considered, of course.
I'd try to spread out a little bit. I think it'd be cool to utilize the central district area for events. If we have the event in Arlington that doesn't mean we can't have events on the Mall, at the Busboys & Poets in Mt. Vernon, at some Embassies, etc. I think that's the point - to not only celebrate Wikimedia but to also celebrate OUR city.
Incidentally, I'm going to be at Artisphere for a concert on Saturday; I can take a look around and see what the venue looks like.
I saw an opera there a few weeks ago, it's a great space, I'm concerned about the size though.
When's the next meeting?
Good question. We need to get together soon. I'm really nervous about finding a venue in time and with school kicking my ass I can't devote as much time as I'd like to all of this.
Also, can we please add PJ Tabit (did the public policy talk with Sage) to the mailing list? pjtabit@gmail.com
Thanks,
Sarah
2011/1/24 Sarah Stierch <sarah@sarahstierch.com mailto:sarah@sarahstierch.com>
Thanks James, Hi everyone - I started to throw together a document regarding finding an event space. Please edit it at will! I'm not sure if it's necessary for everyone who will be requesting venue space, but, it could be beneficial for the sake of organizing thoughts. Having not attended an event, and having read many of the past proposals, we have a lot to do in a little amount of time. A few other things I think we should form: -A brief history of DC and why it is important for hosting Wikimedia -A list of potential sponsors - business for and non-profit I have also contributed a list of hostels and a few special event ideas. It's a start! Sarah On 1/24/2011 4:08 AM, James Hare wrote:Good morning! If you are receiving this email, it is either because you are on the Wikimedia DC mailing list or because you gave me your business card and so I have blind-carbon-copied you on this email. If you have not already done so, I strongly advise you sign up for the mailing list through <https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-dc>. At the Capitol City Brewery on Saturday night we decided on a 2012 bid, with 2013 remaining as an option if we do not get to host in 2012. We also decided on a list of some places to consider pursuing. The criteria for naming a place was that if someone named it, someone had to also be able to call them. We have our list here, on the bid page:<http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimania_2012/Bids/Washington,_D.C.>. If you have other ideas for venues, feel free to list them, but also take the responsibility and ask them about being a venue for Wikimania in 2012. Considerations include being able to accommodate 600-1000 people, housing options (for instance, if we chose a university, we would have access to dormitories), proximity to an airport (such as with sites in Crystal City), and, of course, wireless Internet access. If we are going to be contacting these various venues, we need to be coordinated on our message. How should we sell ourselves? What exactly are our demands? I suggest we discuss this on the talk page, <http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimania_2012/Bids/Washington,_D.C.>. I suggest we have this all laid out by Friday, as I believe it was suggested in the meetup, and then we can get to contacting. Also, are there any updates on the sponsorship front? If we should hold a meeting in the interim, please let us know. I'm good for spontaneously meeting somewhere such as Starbucks in the morning or evening -- late morning and afternoon is when I tend to have class, so ask me and I'll let you know if I'll be able to make it or not. --James Hare (User:Harej) _______________________________________________ Wikimedia-DC mailing list Wikimedia-DC@lists.wikimedia.org <mailto:Wikimedia-DC@lists.wikimedia.org> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-dc-- Sarah Stierch Consulting Historical, cultural & artistic research, advising & event planning. ------------------------------------------------------ http://www.sarahstierch.com/ <http://www.sarahstierch.com> _______________________________________________ Wikimedia-DC mailing list Wikimedia-DC@lists.wikimedia.org <mailto:Wikimedia-DC@lists.wikimedia.org> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-dc
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2011/1/24 Sarah Stierch sarah@sarahstierch.com
On 1/24/2011 10:10 PM, Steve P. wrote:
I have to apologize in advance for throwing some ideas out without being able to followup on them. Unfortunately, work is brutal right now, and I don't have the kind of energy during the week I'd need to do much beyond make suggestions. Perhaps I'll be of more use at the weekend; hopefully I can at least send some e-mails on Sunday.
Regarding venues: I know the National Museum of Women in the Arts rents its space out - it's nice, it's fairly spacious, and it could be an interesting venue. There's also the fact that NMWA would be an attractive option for outreach - they seem to be fairly net-savvy (being one of the few local museums that makes an attempt to keep an up-to-date blog, as well as running a database of women artists). Perhaps the two could be bundled together in one request? There are also one or two places in Alexandria that might be nice - I'm thinking specifically of the Torpedo Factory. Yes, it's not directly on the Metro, but there's a free shuttle down King Street. And Old Town has a nice atmosphere.
I hear you Steve about time this week! I think NMWA would be great, and I agree about outreach.
Maybe I'll put them on my to-do list.
The Torpedo Factory is too small. I just ended a six month contracting job that interacted a lot with that venue, there isn't enough space there.
I figured. I only know that my high school holds homecoming events there, and somehow *that* seems to work. (I didn't realize my high school was that small...)
The Lyceum is always a possibility for some kind of lecture space - though it would be a lecture on the smaller side. Another thought - what about the Athanaeum on Prince Street? A little out of the way, and the capacity isn't enough for a large reception, but it might make a pleasant space for a lecture of some sort. And it's only a couple of blocks off King, and the free shuttle.
(I know both of these are outside shots, at best, but I thought I'd at least mention 'em.)
I also think we should avoid National Harbor (it's on our list). I don't have a car and there is no way I'm going to work on trying to find a way over there every freaking day (like taking a ferry or whatever).
National Harbor has some attractive qualities, says the man who hasn't gotten over there yet. But I agree - it's too far out of the way, it's not Metro-accessible, and it's a commercial space, which means we'd be paying more for its use than we would be for other locations (I suspect).
For a similar reason, I think George Mason wouldn't be the best choice. Though it's Metro-accessible, it's a ways out. Though it might not be a bad idea for housing, if the dorms are available - set it up so people stay out there, ride the train in every day, stay in DC/wherever else for the day, then return in the evening.
Further regarding outreach: might it be worthwhile to begin contacting embassies and asking to see if their cultural affairs officers would be interested in some sort of partnership with Wikimania? There's no guarantee, of course, but we might be able to raise at least *some*interest.
I agree. I'd like to see that actually. France, Germany - the major Wikipedia outfits. I think we can get some great stuff - maybe a party or two also at the embassies.
I'd love to see something from some of the smaller countries, as well. Countering systemic bias, and all.
And a general question: are we planning on confining all of the events to one jurisdiction? In other words, will we be contacting *only* DC, or * only* places in Virginia? Given Metro accessibility, I think it would be nice to try and spread out a *little*, at least - cost considered, of course.
I'd try to spread out a little bit. I think it'd be cool to utilize the central district area for events. If we have the event in Arlington that doesn't mean we can't have events on the Mall, at the Busboys & Poets in Mt. Vernon, at some Embassies, etc. I think that's the point - to not only celebrate Wikimedia but to also celebrate OUR city.
Agreed - I'd love to do something like that. And to that end; if we get it, I'd love to see us at least *try* and get the cities involved. I wonder if there's a way of encouraging a city-wide Wikipedia day of some sort... (Probably not.)
Incidentally, I'm going to be at Artisphere for a concert on Saturday; I can take a look around and see what the venue looks like.
I saw an opera there a few weeks ago, it's a great space, I'm concerned about the size though.
That's what I thought. Perhaps for a lecture, again?
When's the next meeting?
Good question. We need to get together soon. I'm really nervous about finding a venue in time and with school kicking my ass I can't devote as much time as I'd like to all of this.
Also, can we please add PJ Tabit (did the public policy talk with Sage) to the mailing list? pjtabit@gmail.com
I'm sort of booked this week - I can't do tomorrow, or Thursday, or Saturday night, and I'd rather avoid coming into town on Sunday. But if we discuss something before Sunday I can spend some time perfecting a letter to send to the various embassies.
Thanks,
Sarah
-Steve P.
2011/1/24 Sarah Stierch sarah@sarahstierch.com
Thanks James,
Hi everyone - I started to throw together a document regarding finding an event space. Please edit it at will! I'm not sure if it's necessary for everyone who will be requesting venue space, but, it could be beneficial for the sake of organizing thoughts.
Having not attended an event, and having read many of the past proposals, we have a lot to do in a little amount of time. A few other things I think we should form:
-A brief history of DC and why it is important for hosting Wikimedia -A list of potential sponsors - business for and non-profit
I have also contributed a list of hostels and a few special event ideas.
It's a start!
Sarah
On 1/24/2011 4:08 AM, James Hare wrote:
Good morning! If you are receiving this email, it is either because you are on the Wikimedia DC mailing list or because you gave me your business card and so I have blind-carbon-copied you on this email. If you have not already done so, I strongly advise you sign up for the mailing list throughhttps://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-dc https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-dc.
At the Capitol City Brewery on Saturday night we decided on a 2012 bid, with 2013 remaining as an option if we do not get to host in 2012. We also decided on a list of some places to consider pursuing. The criteria for naming a place was that if someone named it, someone had to also be able to call them. We have our list here, on the bid page: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimania_2012/Bids/Washington,_D.C. http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimania_2012/Bids/Washington,_D.C.. If you have other ideas for venues, feel free to list them, but also take the responsibility and ask them about being a venue for Wikimania in 2012. Considerations include being able to accommodate 600-1000 people, housing options (for instance, if we chose a university, we would have access to dormitories), proximity to an airport (such as with sites in Crystal City), and, of course, wireless Internet access.
If we are going to be contacting these various venues, we need to be coordinated on our message. How should we sell ourselves? What exactly are our demands? I suggest we discuss this on the talk page,http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimania_2012/Bids/Washington,_D.C. http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimania_2012/Bids/Washington,_D.C.. I suggest we have this all laid out by Friday, as I believe it was suggested in the meetup, and then we can get to contacting. Also, are there any updates on the sponsorship front?
If we should hold a meeting in the interim, please let us know. I'm good for spontaneously meeting somewhere such as Starbucks in the morning or evening -- late morning and afternoon is when I tend to have class, so ask me and I'll let you know if I'll be able to make it or not.
--James Hare (User:Harej)
Wikimedia-DC mailing listWikimedia-DC@lists.wikimedia.orghttps://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-dc
-- Sarah Stierch Consulting Historical, cultural & artistic research, advising & event planning.
Wikimedia-DC mailing list Wikimedia-DC@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-dc
Wikimedia-DC mailing listWikimedia-DC@lists.wikimedia.orghttps://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-dc
-- Sarah Stierch Consulting Historical, cultural & artistic research, advising & event planning.
Wikimedia-DC mailing list Wikimedia-DC@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-dc
2011/1/24 Steve P. verdianspursfan@gmail.com:
2011/1/24 Sarah Stierch sarah@sarahstierch.com
On 1/24/2011 10:10 PM, Steve P. wrote:
I have to apologize in advance for throwing some ideas out without being able to followup on them. Unfortunately, work is brutal right now, and I don't have the kind of energy during the week I'd need to do much beyond make suggestions. Perhaps I'll be of more use at the weekend; hopefully I can at least send some e-mails on Sunday.
Regarding venues: I know the National Museum of Women in the Arts rents its space out - it's nice, it's fairly spacious, and it could be an interesting venue. There's also the fact that NMWA would be an attractive option for outreach - they seem to be fairly net-savvy (being one of the few local museums that makes an attempt to keep an up-to-date blog, as well as running a database of women artists). Perhaps the two could be bundled together in one request? There are also one or two places in Alexandria that might be nice - I'm thinking specifically of the Torpedo Factory. Yes, it's not directly on the Metro, but there's a free shuttle down King Street. And Old Town has a nice atmosphere.
I hear you Steve about time this week! I think NMWA would be great, and I agree about outreach.
Maybe I'll put them on my to-do list.
The Torpedo Factory is too small. I just ended a six month contracting job that interacted a lot with that venue, there isn't enough space there.
I figured. I only know that my high school holds homecoming events there, and somehow that seems to work. (I didn't realize my high school was that small...)
The Lyceum is always a possibility for some kind of lecture space - though it would be a lecture on the smaller side. Another thought - what about the Athanaeum on Prince Street? A little out of the way, and the capacity isn't enough for a large reception, but it might make a pleasant space for a lecture of some sort. And it's only a couple of blocks off King, and the free shuttle.
(I know both of these are outside shots, at best, but I thought I'd at least mention 'em.)
I also think we should avoid National Harbor (it's on our list). I don't have a car and there is no way I'm going to work on trying to find a way over there every freaking day (like taking a ferry or whatever).
National Harbor has some attractive qualities, says the man who hasn't gotten over there yet. But I agree - it's too far out of the way, it's not Metro-accessible, and it's a commercial space, which means we'd be paying more for its use than we would be for other locations (I suspect).
For a similar reason, I think George Mason wouldn't be the best choice. Though it's Metro-accessible, it's a ways out. Though it might not be a bad idea for housing, if the dorms are available - set it up so people stay out there, ride the train in every day, stay in DC/wherever else for the day, then return in the evening.
Further regarding outreach: might it be worthwhile to begin contacting embassies and asking to see if their cultural affairs officers would be interested in some sort of partnership with Wikimania? There's no guarantee, of course, but we might be able to raise at least some interest.
I agree. I'd like to see that actually. France, Germany - the major Wikipedia outfits. I think we can get some great stuff - maybe a party or two also at the embassies.
I'd love to see something from some of the smaller countries, as well. Countering systemic bias, and all.
And a general question: are we planning on confining all of the events to one jurisdiction? In other words, will we be contacting only DC, or only places in Virginia? Given Metro accessibility, I think it would be nice to try and spread out a little, at least - cost considered, of course.
I'd try to spread out a little bit. I think it'd be cool to utilize the central district area for events. If we have the event in Arlington that doesn't mean we can't have events on the Mall, at the Busboys & Poets in Mt. Vernon, at some Embassies, etc. I think that's the point - to not only celebrate Wikimedia but to also celebrate OUR city.
Agreed - I'd love to do something like that. And to that end; if we get it, I'd love to see us at least try and get the cities involved. I wonder if there's a way of encouraging a city-wide Wikipedia day of some sort... (Probably not.)
Incidentally, I'm going to be at Artisphere for a concert on Saturday; I can take a look around and see what the venue looks like.
I saw an opera there a few weeks ago, it's a great space, I'm concerned about the size though.
That's what I thought. Perhaps for a lecture, again?
When's the next meeting?
Good question. We need to get together soon. I'm really nervous about finding a venue in time and with school kicking my ass I can't devote as much time as I'd like to all of this.
Also, can we please add PJ Tabit (did the public policy talk with Sage) to the mailing list? pjtabit@gmail.com
I'm sort of booked this week - I can't do tomorrow, or Thursday, or Saturday night, and I'd rather avoid coming into town on Sunday. But if we discuss something before Sunday I can spend some time perfecting a letter to send to the various embassies.
Thanks,
Sarah
-Steve P.
2011/1/24 Sarah Stierch sarah@sarahstierch.com
Thanks James,
Hi everyone - I started to throw together a document regarding finding an event space. Please edit it at will! I'm not sure if it's necessary for everyone who will be requesting venue space, but, it could be beneficial for the sake of organizing thoughts.
Having not attended an event, and having read many of the past proposals, we have a lot to do in a little amount of time. A few other things I think we should form:
-A brief history of DC and why it is important for hosting Wikimedia -A list of potential sponsors - business for and non-profit
I have also contributed a list of hostels and a few special event ideas.
It's a start!
Sarah
On 1/24/2011 4:08 AM, James Hare wrote:
Good morning! If you are receiving this email, it is either because you are on the Wikimedia DC mailing list or because you gave me your business card and so I have blind-carbon-copied you on this email. If you have not already done so, I strongly advise you sign up for the mailing list through https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-dc.
At the Capitol City Brewery on Saturday night we decided on a 2012 bid, with 2013 remaining as an option if we do not get to host in 2012. We also decided on a list of some places to consider pursuing. The criteria for naming a place was that if someone named it, someone had to also be able to call them. We have our list here, on the bid page: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimania_2012/Bids/Washington,_D.C.. If you have other ideas for venues, feel free to list them, but also take the responsibility and ask them about being a venue for Wikimania in 2012. Considerations include being able to accommodate 600-1000 people, housing options (for instance, if we chose a university, we would have access to dormitories), proximity to an airport (such as with sites in Crystal City), and, of course, wireless Internet access.
If we are going to be contacting these various venues, we need to be coordinated on our message. How should we sell ourselves? What exactly are our demands? I suggest we discuss this on the talk page,
http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimania_2012/Bids/Washington,_D.C.. I suggest we have this all laid out by Friday, as I believe it was suggested in the meetup, and then we can get to contacting. Also, are there any updates on the sponsorship front?
If we should hold a meeting in the interim, please let us know. I'm good for spontaneously meeting somewhere such as Starbucks in the morning or evening -- late morning and afternoon is when I tend to have class, so ask me and I'll let you know if I'll be able to make it or not.
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How is Saturday, January 29 at 1pm at the Dupont Circle Starbucks?
(re-posting without quotes)
Next meeting will be January 29, this Saturday, at 1 pm at the Dupont Circle Starbucks.
I'm in! I can't do it this second, but, perhaps someone can throw up a role call on Wiki?
I can't, sorry - Saturday as a whole is out for me.
2011/1/24 Sarah Stierch sarah@sarahstierch.com
(re-posting without quotes)
Next meeting will be January 29, this Saturday, at 1 pm at the Dupont Circle Starbucks.
I'm in! I can't do it this second, but, perhaps someone can throw up a role call on Wiki?
-- Sarah Stierch Consulting Historical, cultural & artistic research, advising & event planning.
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On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 11:45 PM, James Hare jamesmhare@gmail.com wrote:
How is Saturday, January 29 at 1pm at the Dupont Circle Starbucks?
I won't be able to make it tomorrow. I've been sick with the flu (aka. the wikiplague) this week and don't want to give it to anyone.
But, could join on IRC or possibly skype.
-Katie
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AH! I also have the Wikiplague :(
I went to the doctor and it was actually confirmed as this thing called "The Flu." So get your FLU SHOT!
I'm quarantined (with doctor's note) until Wednesday :(
Is this notable enough that i can write a wiki article about it while I'm sick? LOL
On 1/28/2011 9:54 AM, aude wrote:
On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 11:45 PM, James Hare <jamesmhare@gmail.com mailto:jamesmhare@gmail.com> wrote:
How is Saturday, January 29 at 1pm at the Dupont Circle Starbucks?I won't be able to make it tomorrow. I've been sick with the flu (aka. the wikiplague) this week and don't want to give it to anyone.
But, could join on IRC or possibly skype.
-Katie
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On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 11:45 PM, James Hare jamesmhare@gmail.com wrote:
How is Saturday, January 29 at 1pm at the Dupont Circle Starbucks?
I'm out of town this weekend--I'll be able to use email or IRC, though.
I do have a friend at New America Foundation who is really interested in helping us (and knows some contacts who are also); I said I would get back to him next week with more detail about what we needed.
-Kat
I've never used IRC before (and I'm such a technophobe that the fact that I use Wikipedia at *all* never ceases to amaze me), but I can certainly hop on there for a little while, at least, tomorrow. I'd like to get cracking on sending some requests on Sunday, if we come to any decision as to where.
On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 1:10 PM, Kat Walsh kat@mindspillage.org wrote:
On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 11:45 PM, James Hare jamesmhare@gmail.com wrote:
How is Saturday, January 29 at 1pm at the Dupont Circle Starbucks?
I'm out of town this weekend--I'll be able to use email or IRC, though.
I do have a friend at New America Foundation who is really interested in helping us (and knows some contacts who are also); I said I would get back to him next week with more detail about what we needed.
-Kat
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Living in close vicinity to Torpedo Factory: that's a no-go. Not enough access, not enough infrastructure in the area to support people (closest real hotels are down at the Metro). Too many people.
I'd think something like GW or Georgetown Law might be a good option. We might also be able to ask NMAI or SAAM if they'd be willing to donate space (and would be a good idea, since I expect GLAM stuff to feature heavily at Wikimania this year).
-Dan
On Jan 24, 2011, at 10:10 PM, Steve P. wrote:
I have to apologize in advance for throwing some ideas out without being able to followup on them. Unfortunately, work is brutal right now, and I don't have the kind of energy during the week I'd need to do much beyond make suggestions. Perhaps I'll be of more use at the weekend; hopefully I can at least send some e-mails on Sunday.
Regarding venues: I know the National Museum of Women in the Arts rents its space out - it's nice, it's fairly spacious, and it could be an interesting venue. There's also the fact that NMWA would be an attractive option for outreach - they seem to be fairly net-savvy (being one of the few local museums that makes an attempt to keep an up-to-date blog, as well as running a database of women artists). Perhaps the two could be bundled together in one request? There are also one or two places in Alexandria that might be nice - I'm thinking specifically of the Torpedo Factory. Yes, it's not directly on the Metro, but there's a free shuttle down King Street. And Old Town has a nice atmosphere.
Further regarding outreach: might it be worthwhile to begin contacting embassies and asking to see if their cultural affairs officers would be interested in some sort of partnership with Wikimania? There's no guarantee, of course, but we might be able to raise at least some interest.
Yet more regarding outreach: what about educational nonprofits? There are enough out there, and I'm sure one or two of them would be willing to help with sponsorship - something like Wikimania would be right up their collective alley. I'm not sure, but I may know a contact or two through my choir (I still haven't sorted out what everyone does yet...)
And a general question: are we planning on confining all of the events to one jurisdiction? In other words, will we be contacting only DC, or only places in Virginia? Given Metro accessibility, I think it would be nice to try and spread out a little, at least - cost considered, of course.
Incidentally, I'm going to be at Artisphere for a concert on Saturday; I can take a look around and see what the venue looks like.
When's the next meeting?
2011/1/24 Sarah Stierch sarah@sarahstierch.com Thanks James,
Hi everyone - I started to throw together a document regarding finding an event space. Please edit it at will! I'm not sure if it's necessary for everyone who will be requesting venue space, but, it could be beneficial for the sake of organizing thoughts.
Having not attended an event, and having read many of the past proposals, we have a lot to do in a little amount of time. A few other things I think we should form:
-A brief history of DC and why it is important for hosting Wikimedia -A list of potential sponsors - business for and non-profit
I have also contributed a list of hostels and a few special event ideas.
It's a start!
Sarah
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At the Capitol City Brewery on Saturday night we decided on a 2012 bid, with 2013 remaining as an option if we do not get to host in 2012. We also decided on a list of some places to consider pursuing. The criteria for naming a place was that if someone named it, someone had to also be able to call them. We have our list here, on the bid page: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimania_2012/Bids/Washington,_D.C.. If you have other ideas for venues, feel free to list them, but also take the responsibility and ask them about being a venue for Wikimania in 2012. Considerations include being able to accommodate 600-1000 people, housing options (for instance, if we chose a university, we would have access to dormitories), proximity to an airport (such as with sites in Crystal City), and, of course, wireless Internet access.
If we are going to be contacting these various venues, we need to be coordinated on our message. How should we sell ourselves? What exactly are our demands? I suggest we discuss this on the talk page, http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimania_2012/Bids/Washington,_D.C.. I suggest we have this all laid out by Friday, as I believe it was suggested in the meetup, and then we can get to contacting. Also, are there any updates on the sponsorship front?
If we should hold a meeting in the interim, please let us know. I'm good for spontaneously meeting somewhere such as Starbucks in the morning or evening -- late morning and afternoon is when I tend to have class, so ask me and I'll let you know if I'll be able to make it or not.
--James Hare (User:Harej)
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