Wikimedia Ghana User Group July 2016

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[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wikimedia-l] Kevin Gorman has passed away
by Enock Seth Nyamador 30 Jul '16

30 Jul '16

RIP - Enock ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ed Erhart <the.ed17(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Jul 29, 2016 at 9:25 PM Subject: [Wikimedia-l] Kevin Gorman has passed away To: Wikimedia Mailing List <wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> I regret to inform everyone that Kevin Gorman, a Wikipedian who was the first Wikipedian-in-residence at a US university or college, has passed away. There is a memorial page on Facebook, and editors are leaving condolences on his English Wikipedia talk page. https://www.facebook.com/bombus.memoriam/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Kevin_Gorman Best, --Ed _______________________________________________ Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines New messages to: Wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, <mailto:wikimedia-l-request@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe>

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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] WLM 2016 Targets
by ayisi.bright 26 Jul '16

26 Jul '16

Give me a link to the WLM map. Thank you.On Jul 25, 2016 9:28 PM, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Any update on sharing with your contacts, @sandister? > > On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 9:13 PM Sandister Tei <sandistertei(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> This is great! >> >> Regards, >> Sandister Tei >> >> www.sandistertei.com >> >> On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 9:09 PM, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> You're looking for this? >>> >>> ---------- Forwarded message --------- >>> From: Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com> >>> Date: Mon, Jul 11, 2016 at 9:28 PM >>> Subject: WLM 2016 Targets >>> To: Wikimedia-gh <Wikimedia-gh(a)lists.wikimedia.org> >>> Cc: Sandister Tei <Sandistertei(a)gmail.com> >>> >>> >>> It is easy to spot the monuments we couldn't cover in 2012 during the WLM. >>> >>> This year, can we make it our target to cover all of them? >>> >>> After going through the list, below are the list of monuments without images on Commons (that I know of), which could be our potential targets: >>> >>> Western Region >>> Fort Dorothea : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Dorothea : http://www.ghanamuseums.org/forts/fort-gross-federickburg.php >>> Central Region: >>> The Fort: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Komenda : http://www.ghanamuseums.org/forts/fort-british.php >>> Fort Vredenburg: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Vredenburgh : >>> The Little Fort: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Nassau,_Ghana >>> Fort Royal >>> Greater Accra Region: >>> Museum of Nzema Culture & History: www.ghanamuseums.org/nzema-culture-museum.php >>> Fort Augustaborg : https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Augustaborg >>> Fort Vernon (PramPram) >>> Eastern Region: >>> Fort Fredensborg : https://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Fredensborg : www.ghanamuseums.org/forts/fort-fredensborg.php >>> Volta Region: >>> Volta Regional Museum : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volta_Regional_Museum >>> Ashanti Region: >>> Fort Kumasi >>> Kumasi Millitary Museum >>> Yaw Tano Shrine >>> Akwasi Sima Shrine >>> Tano Abenamu Subunu Shrine >>> Tano Kwadwo Shrine >>> Atuo Kosua Shrine >>> Kentinkrono Shrine >>> Tano Odomankoma Shrine >>> Asawase Shrine >>> Senemaso Shrine >>> The above

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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wiki Loves Monuments] WLM map is ready
by ayisi.bright 25 Jul '16

25 Jul '16

A link to the map plsOn Jul 25, 2016 10:23 PM, Justice Okai-Allotey <wyzzlewany(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Sure more vim > > > On 25 Jul 2016 22:13, "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> I hope to hear input from others on the list whiles I think also of any plans. >> >> Morevim >> >> >> On Jul 25, 2016 9:59 PM, "Justice Okai-Allotey" <wyzzlewany(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> So how are we going to go about it Sandister. >>> >>> My camera is ready to take great pictures. >>> >>> >>> On 25 Jul 2016 21:07, "Sandister Tei" <sandistertei(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> The menu opened finally and I also see the monuments lacking photos now. Rex can we get a list instead? Any available? So we don't miss anything. >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> Sandister Tei >>>> >>>> www.sandistertei.com >>>> >>>> On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 5:58 PM, Justice Okai-Allotey <wyzzlewany(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I am opened to whatever you guys think its good for the project can go all out for it. >>>>> >>>>> I would make sure I put in my very best as well. >>>>> >>>>> On 25 July 2016 at 17:42, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> The event is the entire month of September. That means we have roughly a month to put in a grant. >>>>>> >>>>>> A rapid grant takes about 2 weeks to be approved, so there's a bit of time left if we want to place in a grant. >>>>>> >>>>>> However, it'll be great if we know if others will also be in need of funds, so that we could go for a single grant to cover them all. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 5:40 PM Justice Okai-Allotey <wyzzlewany(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I am opened to that suggestion Rexford I just need to know the times and how far the grants can take me. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 25 Jul 2016 17:28, "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Glad to hear. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> There're these kinda rapid grants available. If you'll be able to volunteer to go places a bit away from your homeground, we could put together a not-so-big grant request to support your travels. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Anyone also interested in traveling to other places where some of these monuments are? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 5:26 PM Justice Okai-Allotey <w

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[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wiki Loves Monuments] WLM map is ready
by Nkansah Rexford 25 Jul '16

25 Jul '16

Ooh good, the map is ready, and check out where the coordinates of the monuments in Ghana are on the map. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Emilio J. Rodríguez-Posada <emijrp(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 9:32 AM Subject: [Wiki Loves Monuments] WLM map is ready To: Wiki Loves Monuments Photograph Competition < wikilovesmonuments(a)lists.wikimedia.org> Hi all; The map for WLM is ready https://tools.wmflabs.org/wlm-maps/ I will work on the stats page soon. Regards _______________________________________________ Wiki Loves Monuments mailing list WikiLovesMonuments(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikilovesmonuments http://www.wikilovesmonuments.org -- rexford | sent from phone | khophi.co

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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] WLM 2016 Targets
by Nkansah Rexford 25 Jul '16

25 Jul '16

Any update on sharing with your contacts, @sandister? On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 9:13 PM Sandister Tei <sandistertei(a)gmail.com> wrote: > This is great! > > *Regards, * > *Sandister Tei * > > *www.sandistertei.com <http://www.sandistertei.com>* > > On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 9:09 PM, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com > > wrote: > >> You're looking for this? >> >> ---------- Forwarded message --------- >> From: Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com> >> Date: Mon, Jul 11, 2016 at 9:28 PM >> Subject: WLM 2016 Targets >> To: Wikimedia-gh <Wikimedia-gh(a)lists.wikimedia.org> >> Cc: Sandister Tei <Sandistertei(a)gmail.com> >> >> >> It is easy to spot the monuments we couldn't cover in 2012 during the WLM. >> >> This year, can we make it our target to cover all of them? >> >> After going through the list, below are the list of monuments without >> images on Commons (that I know of), which could be our potential targets: >> >> *Western Region* >> >> - Fort Dorothea : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Dorothea : >> http://www.ghanamuseums.org/forts/fort-gross-federickburg.php >> >> Central Region: >> >> - The Fort: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Komenda : >> http://www.ghanamuseums.org/forts/fort-british.php >> - Fort Vredenburg: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Vredenburgh : >> - The Little Fort: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Nassau,_Ghana >> - Fort Royal >> >> Greater Accra Region: >> >> - Museum of Nzema Culture & History: >> www.ghanamuseums.org/nzema-culture-museum.php >> - Fort Augustaborg : https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Augustaborg >> - Fort Vernon (PramPram) >> >> Eastern Region: >> >> - Fort Fredensborg : https://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Fredensborg : >> www.ghanamuseums.org/forts/fort-fredensborg.php >> >> Volta Region: >> >> - Volta Regional Museum : >> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volta_Regional_Museum >> >> Ashanti Region: >> >> - Fort Kumasi >> - Kumasi Millitary Museum >> - Yaw Tano Shrine >> - Akwasi Sima Shrine >> - Tano Abenamu Subunu Shrine >> - Tano Kwadwo Shrine >> - Atuo Kosua Shrine >> - Kentinkrono Shrine >> - Tano Odomankoma Shrine >> - Asawase Shrine >> - Senemaso Shrine >> >> The above list might be erred or incomplete. Roughly, these are the >> possible targets for this year's event. >> >> As much as we know about the above, what if they don't physically exist >> anymore? Well, one way to find out is to be there in person to see for >> ourselves during the event. >> >> Even better is pinging our friends and family in these respective regions >> who might be close any of these monuments above. They could offer a bit of >> insights as to whether these places still exist or not. >> >> Sandister will be sharing some or all of the above with her contacts >> across the country. We can also ask our friends or family. I have in mind a >> friend in the Upper Regions. >> >> As we prep for this year's event, let's keep the list above in mind. >> >> There are a bit of errors on the >> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghana%27s_material_cultural_heritage list. >> I'll be fixing them later on. >> >> thanks. >> -- >> >> rexford | sent from phone | khophi.co >> > > -- rexford | sent from phone | khophi.co

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[Wikimedia-GH] New volunteers
by Sandister Tei 19 Jul '16

19 Jul '16

Good morning all. The planned election will not be necessary because of the following reasons: – There were no volunteers for some of the roles – In some cases only 1 person volunteered for a role uncontested – In other cases, while people presented themselves as aspirants, they did not follow the last requirement to engage group to be assessed if they could do the job. That alone in itself could be an indication of the kind of dedication we can expect to see from them. Here is the ballot <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdODgAFSCoKTZIGaIAZbizfRXaGEwXhaAx…> we originally planned to use . Therefore: Justice is our newly selected social media volunteer (Ayisi didn't show up). We'll start a process for Justice to receive some support for data. He'll also be sent a tablet from the community to use in his work. Sandister will offer editing assistance Georgina is our events person. She'll also receive travel support etc when a grant is approved to help her coordinate our events. I had to drop all our activities and edit-a-thons to make sure we sort out the volunteer issues. Now that we have at least two people on board, I will proceed to continue where we left off. I am excited to get back to our Saturday meetups! Many t hanks. *Regards, * *Sandister Tei *

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[Wikimedia-GH] WLM 2016 Targets
by Nkansah Rexford 11 Jul '16

11 Jul '16

It is easy to spot the monuments we couldn't cover in 2012 during the WLM. This year, can we make it our target to cover all of them? After going through the list, below are the list of monuments without images on Commons (that I know of), which could be our potential targets: *Western Region* - Fort Dorothea : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Dorothea : http://www.ghanamuseums.org/forts/fort-gross-federickburg.php Central Region: - The Fort: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Komenda : http://www.ghanamuseums.org/forts/fort-british.php - Fort Vredenburg: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Vredenburgh : - The Little Fort: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Nassau,_Ghana - Fort Royal Greater Accra Region: - Museum of Nzema Culture & History: www.ghanamuseums.org/nzema-culture-museum.php - Fort Augustaborg : https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Augustaborg - Fort Vernon (PramPram) Eastern Region: - Fort Fredensborg : https://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Fredensborg : www.ghanamuseums.org/forts/fort-fredensborg.php Volta Region: - Volta Regional Museum : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volta_Regional_Museum Ashanti Region: - Fort Kumasi - Kumasi Millitary Museum - Yaw Tano Shrine - Akwasi Sima Shrine - Tano Abenamu Subunu Shrine - Tano Kwadwo Shrine - Atuo Kosua Shrine - Kentinkrono Shrine - Tano Odomankoma Shrine - Asawase Shrine - Senemaso Shrine The above list might be erred or incomplete. Roughly, these are the possible targets for this year's event. As much as we know about the above, what if they don't physically exist anymore? Well, one way to find out is to be there in person to see for ourselves during the event. Even better is pinging our friends and family in these respective regions who might be close any of these monuments above. They could offer a bit of insights as to whether these places still exist or not. Sandister will be sharing some or all of the above with her contacts across the country. We can also ask our friends or family. I have in mind a friend in the Upper Regions. As we prep for this year's event, let's keep the list above in mind. There are a bit of errors on the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghana%27s_material_cultural_heritage list. I'll be fixing them later on. thanks.

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[Wikimedia-GH] WLM 2016 - Yes We Can
by Nkansah Rexford 11 Jul '16

11 Jul '16

Hi all, I just moved Ghana's name into the participating[1], and updated our commons page for 2016[2] rexford 1. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2016/Partic… 2. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2016_in_Gha…

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[Wikimedia-GH] Volunteer Positions
by Sandister Tei 09 Jul '16

09 Jul '16

@All Those who sent their names for positions –– Please if you've not presented yourself to the community/bothered to demonstrate how you'll get the job done, you come across as indifferent or not having the time. I have volunteered for this group before. I still do. It's not for the person too busy for group activities, half-hearted or people just doing this for their own personal gain. We have goals to meet. Just throwing your name into the Google doc is not enough. You want democracy, you should be prepared to spend time and effort getting it. *Regards, * *Sandister Tei *

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[Wikimedia-GH] WLM in Ghana Updates
by Nkansah Rexford 07 Jul '16

07 Jul '16

Hi all, I had a chat with Felix today, and it appeared he has been working on getting the WMGUG in the WLM this year. Felix added WMGHUG to the list of participating countries and prepared a grant for the event which has been reviewed by a couple of people at Wikimania already. All this happened, with the knowledge of the closed group of a team he formed, with the understanding, they'll help get the project going. Considering how far he's gotten without bothering to include the WMGUG in the early stages, I do not know how and when he was working on getting the group informed of his intentions. Well, at this moment, I believe it'll be best we (those who signed up here to be part of this year's WLM) redirect our concerns and questions relating to the WLM to Felix. I and many on this list have no idea what the grant or project or proposal is regarding WLM, so please get in touch with Felix for further details relating to this year's WLM. thanks.

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