Wikimedia Ghana User Group October 2016

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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Intro to Wikimedia @ Koforidua Technical Next Week
by Sandister Tei 11 Dec '16

11 Dec '16

Great Regards, Sandister Tei Via mobile On 26 Oct 2016 12:10 p.m., "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com> wrote: Hello all, The event discussed below won't be happening today nor tomorrow. There's an ongoing something-week at Poly so the letter has been sent in indicating the date to be the 2nd of November, 2016. Probable time given us is 12 noon. Will communicate further details as and when I get it. At least, an extra week to prepare, I think. On Friday, October 21, 2016, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Amen. > > The doc is open to all to edit, so I hope others join in to help. Will be > great. > > On Friday, October 21, 2016, Justice Okai-Allotey <wyzzlewany(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Let get home and look at it. >> >> On 21 Oct 2016 22:05, "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> @All, >>> >>> Will love to have a helping hand on the letter of proposal to KTU: >>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/13lIZ717xZKPJIQQSozP >>> Oz1U8oOSK2jVqItupxsKXy-Y/edit >>> >>> I wasn't good at writing in school (I did run away from english class >>> almost all the time) >>> >>> The letter now has a structure. Will appreciate completing it. >>> >>> @Justice, could you help me on it? >>> >>> thanks >>> >>> On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Justice Okai-Allotey < >>> wyzzlewany(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Also do not forget to give me a heads up so I can properly address it >>>> on our social media pages when a concrete date and time is agreed. >>>> >>>> Thank You >>>> >>>> On 19 October 2016 at 12:57, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I think it is currently ready to some extent, as the logistics. The >>>>> letter is more like to make the event official, and enable the faculty to >>>>> put that on paper for daakye as3m. It is government thing so... >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Ato Ulzen-Appiah <abocco(a)gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Great news, seeing this from Barcamp Koforidua too! >>>>>> >>>>>> When logistics are set for the KTU workshop, kindly let us know. >>>>>> >>>>>> I'd say this first session focuses on getting content into Koforidua >>>>>> related Wikipedia pages. That should be enough for 90 minutes. >>>>>> >>>>>> Whoever is in charge of the proposal letter can get a sample letter >>>>>> to build upon from me. >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards, >>>>>> Ato >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Oct 19, 2016 at 12:21 PM, Nkansah Rexford < >>>>>> nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Good day, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> At Barcamp Koforidua over the weekend last week, I met Mary, a >>>>>>> lecturer at Koforidua Technical University. Mary got interested with the >>>>>>> Wikimedia word, and has discussed with her team. WGUG has been invited to >>>>>>> run a session at KTU. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Will be sending a proposal letter before end of today. In the >>>>>>> letter, we're asked to indicate one of the days below, and explain what we >>>>>>> plan to do that day. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Probable days given us are next week, 26th (Wednesday) and 27th >>>>>>> (Thursday) of October. We been given a max of 3 hours, but I strongly >>>>>>> suggest we stick to a max of 1 hour 30 minutes >>>>>>> >>>>>>> So, anyone wanna start the proposal letter and share with us? Do we >>>>>>> have a letterhead, as in, WGUG? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> What should be the focus of the sessions? Wikipedia? Wikidata? >>>>>>> Wikimedia Commons? or any other sister project site? Wikipedia Education >>>>>>> Program? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> Wikimedia-GH mailing list >>>>>>> Wikimedia-GH(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>>>>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-gh >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> >>>>>> ____________________________ >>>>>> *Less talk, more action. Morevim to that! :-)* >>>>>> Blog: Mightyafrican.blogspot.com >>>>>> Follow me on Twitter ---> @abocco >>>>>> Learn about GhanaThink & its programs here >>>>>> <http://www.ghanathink.org/content/ghanathink-foundation-profile>. >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Wikimedia-GH mailing list >>>>> Wikimedia-GH(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-gh >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Justice Okai-Allotey >>>> >>>> Mobile: +233 (054) 039 4970 >>>> >>>> |Social Media Lead - Wikimedia Ghana User Group >>>> <https://www.facebook.com/WikimediaGhanaUG/>| >>>> >>>> |Linkedin: Justice Okai-Allotey >>>> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/justice-okai-allotey-306b6354?trk=hp-identity-n…> >>>> | Facebook: Justice Okai-Allotey <https://www.facebook.com/wyzzlewany> >>>> | Twitter: @Owula_Kpakpo <https://twitter.com/Owula_Kpakpo> | >>>> >>>> |Website: wyzzlewany.wordpress.com| >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Wikimedia-GH mailing list >>> Wikimedia-GH(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-gh >>> >>> _______________________________________________ Wikimedia-GH mailing list Wikimedia-GH(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-gh

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[Wikimedia-GH] Barcamp Kumasi last call for volunteers
by Sandister Tei 01 Nov '16

01 Nov '16

Please this is just to confirm, those going to Kumasi to rep us at BC Kumasi have you been added to a Google doc where you are collaborating on what you want to say to your audience? Please let me know so I add you. Regards, -- Sandister Tei Video Journalist | Head of Social Media – Citi FM | Rep – Wikipedian Community (Gh) *Letters to Marissa <https://medium.com/letters-to-marissa> | Wikipedian Community (Gh) <http://www.wmgh.org/> | Purple People <https://www.facebook.com/thatpurplelife/>*

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[Wikimedia-GH] Wiki Indaba Update
by Raphael Berchie 01 Nov '16

01 Nov '16

Hello everyone, I am happy to inform you that the Wikimedia Foundation has approved the grant for Wiki Indaba, Wiki Indaba will therefore be hosted in Accra Ghana from the 20th-22nd January 2017.I will be sharing updates and more information with you very soon STAY TUNED! Regards *Raphael Berchie* Co Founder Open Foundation, West Africa, Wikipedian-in-Residence (Wiki Loves Women) <http://www.wikiloveswomen.org/about-the-project/who/> Wikimedian <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Ghana>,Open Advocate, Climate Change Activist,Blogger <http://rberchie.blogspot.com/> P.O Box CT 10469 Cantoments Accra Ghana +233243882047 Twitter@berchie4gh <https://twitter.com/berchie4gh> Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/berchie> Linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphael-berchie-32705822?trk=nav_responsive_tab…>

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[Wikimedia-GH] Support 5 more trainings and meetings left in 2016
by Sandister Tei 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

Hello all, We have about 5 more events to go in 2016. At these events we are going to recruit new members, give those who prefer to edit in groups the opportunity to do so, and also teach members tips. The group is seeking a grant to give you brunch when you attend, and also give transportation and internet data allowance for those that opt to volunteer. *Please head over to the grant page to review the money being requested* <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid/Wikimedia_Ghana_User_G…>. You can use the opportunity to join volunteers or trainers if you want. If you don't know how to add your thoughts, let me know, I'll help you. Regards, -- Sandister Tei Video Journalist | Head of Social Media – Citi FM | Rep – Wikipedian Community (Gh) *Letters to Marissa <https://medium.com/letters-to-marissa> | Wikipedian Community (Gh) <http://www.wmgh.org/> | Purple People <https://www.facebook.com/thatpurplelife/>*

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[Wikimedia-GH] Thank you Elizabeth Re: Want to represent Wikimedia Ghana at Barcamp Kumasi?
by Sandister Tei 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

You are in. Are you on Whatsapp? Regards, -- Sandister Tei Video Journalist | Head of Social Media – Citi FM | Rep – Wikipedian Community (Gh) *Letters to Marissa <https://medium.com/letters-to-marissa> | Wikipedian Community (Gh) <http://www.wmgh.org/> | Purple People <https://www.facebook.com/thatpurplelife/>* On Sun, Oct 30, 2016 at 5:43 PM, elizabeth kosine < elizabethkosine71(a)gmail.com> wrote: > I want to represent. > > On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 3:53 AM, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com > > wrote: > >> Are these Kumasi Wiki guys on the mailing list here? >> >> >> On Tuesday, October 18, 2016, Sandister Tei <sandistertei(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Hi, >>> >>> A few people in Kumasi want to represent us at Barcamp in Kumasi. They >>> expressed interest on the Whatsapp group however I am extending the notice >>> here on behalf of the mailing list admin for those that prefer mailing list >>> emails. >>> >>> Want to represent Wikimedia Ghana at Barcamp Kumasi? Let us know so >>> Barcampers can hand you notes on how it is done. >>> >>> Regards, >>> -- >>> Sandister Tei >>> Video Journalist | Head of Social Media – Citi FM | Rep – Wikipedian >>> Community (Gh) >>> >>> *Letters to Marissa <https://medium.com/letters-to-marissa> | Wikipedian >>> Community (Gh) <http://www.wmgh.org/> | Purple People >>> <https://www.facebook.com/thatpurplelife/>* >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimedia-GH mailing list >> Wikimedia-GH(a)lists.wikimedia.org >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-gh >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Wikimedia-GH mailing list > Wikimedia-GH(a)lists.wikimedia.org > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-gh > >

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[Wikimedia-GH] Want to represent Wikimedia Ghana at Barcamp Kumasi?
by Sandister Tei 30 Oct '16

30 Oct '16

Hi, A few people in Kumasi want to represent us at Barcamp in Kumasi. They expressed interest on the Whatsapp group however I am extending the notice here on behalf of the mailing list admin for those that prefer mailing list emails. Want to represent Wikimedia Ghana at Barcamp Kumasi? Let us know so Barcampers can hand you notes on how it is done. Regards, -- Sandister Tei Video Journalist | Head of Social Media – Citi FM | Rep – Wikipedian Community (Gh) *Letters to Marissa <https://medium.com/letters-to-marissa> | Wikipedian Community (Gh) <http://www.wmgh.org/> | Purple People <https://www.facebook.com/thatpurplelife/>*

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[Wikimedia-GH] Wikipedia Box Trip to Dzemini
by Sandister Tei 30 Oct '16

30 Oct '16

SOLARKIOSK is a Bloomberg award winning German company building solar kiosks around Africa which allows access to internet and other things. They have about five in Ghana and some allow access to Wikipedia and it’s called the Wikipedia Box. Through Wikimedia France they have established contact with our group and wants to build a relationship. They have arranged a trip to visit one of the kiosks which includes the Wikipedia box in Dzemini in the Volta Region. I thought it’d be nice to go see the facility. Is there anyone who wants to represent our group on this all important trip to Dzemini? SOLAR KIOSK will take you to Dzemini this Tuesday. All you need to do is arrive at their office at 7.45 am at their office in East Legon. Reach out if you want to go. It will even be great if you live in the Volta Region. Regards, -- Sandister Tei Video Journalist | Head of Social Media – Citi FM | Rep – Wikipedian Community (Gh) *Letters to Marissa <https://medium.com/letters-to-marissa> | Wikipedian Community (Gh) <http://www.wmgh.org/> | Purple People <https://www.facebook.com/thatpurplelife/>*

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[Wikimedia-GH] Wikipedia ranks 5!
by Sandister Tei 28 Oct '16

28 Oct '16

🎉 >From Facebook: Thanks for stopping by, everyone! Wikipedia is the No. 5 website in the world by visitors, according to new Alexa rankings. http://www.alexa.com/topsites Regards, Sandister Tei Via mobile

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[Wikimedia-GH] Pizes to be won, join in! Fwd: [African Wikimedians] Destubathon reminder
by Sandister Tei 27 Oct '16

27 Oct '16

Please see project below. If need any help, ask. Regards, Sandister Tei Via mobile ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Florence Devouard" <anthere(a)anthere.org> Date: 27 Oct 2016 9:43 a.m. Subject: [African Wikimedians] Destubathon reminder To: "Mailing list for African Wikimedians" < african-wikimedians(a)lists.wikimedia.org>, "James Anderson" < diegoanderhijo(a)gmail.com> Cc: Hello This is a short note to remind you that the African destubathon is still ongoing and that your participation would be very appreciated. This will be held from Saturday 15th October to Sunday 27th November. It is a general stub elimination contest, with the intention to cover all topics (with a special push on Women). The idea is simple: blast away as many of our 37,000 + Africa stubs as possible! There is US$2380 (about £1945) available in total for prizes for this, to whoever who fleshes out the most stubs from every country of Africa, the most expansions for geography, wildlife and women, and for producing Good Articles. To "destub" an article all you have to do is ensure it's minimum 1.5 kB (1500 characters) readable prose in total, which you can measure using this tool. The existing text and text you add is expected to all be verifiable and adequately sourced to reliable sources, with the expected Wikipedia:Citations drawn up. Whoever "destubs" the most articles for a given country wins a prize, and whoever wins the most "destubs" for the most countries will be crowned the overall winner. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Africa/T he_Africa_Destubathon Please relay to your local user groups :) Anthere _______________________________________________ African-Wikimedians mailing list African-Wikimedians(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians

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[Wikimedia-GH] Intro to Wikimedia @ Koforidua Technical Next Week
by Nkansah Rexford 26 Oct '16

26 Oct '16

Good day, At Barcamp Koforidua over the weekend last week, I met Mary, a lecturer at Koforidua Technical University. Mary got interested with the Wikimedia word, and has discussed with her team. WGUG has been invited to run a session at KTU. Will be sending a proposal letter before end of today. In the letter, we're asked to indicate one of the days below, and explain what we plan to do that day. Probable days given us are next week, 26th (Wednesday) and 27th (Thursday) of October. We been given a max of 3 hours, but I strongly suggest we stick to a max of 1 hour 30 minutes So, anyone wanna start the proposal letter and share with us? Do we have a letterhead, as in, WGUG? What should be the focus of the sessions? Wikipedia? Wikidata? Wikimedia Commons? or any other sister project site? Wikipedia Education Program?

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