Fellow Wikimedians,
Next week is Wikimania HK 2013. As you know I am the only one that applied this year for a scholarship. I got it and I was issued a visa at the 11th hour because of some lateness and misinformation.
HK has no embassy in Ghana so you transact through the Chinese. The Chinese as you all know were dealing with repatriation, embassy relocation, closure for weeks etc it has been hectic and it took mighty lot of effort and emails from Rex, WMF and WM HK to get my visa early enough to go next week. Even a personal phone call from WMF to immigration had to come in.
Long story short Wikimania London 2013 is coming. I thought a year was far off and it almost cost me my attendance. Don't let it happen to you. If you know you are interested, get your membership and contribution in good standing. Start thinking of the scholarship application but most importantly, familiarise yourself with what it takes to get a visit visa to the UK. Luckily they have an embassy here. But regardless, issues like bank statement is something you need to sort out on your own and WMF can't cover that in your scholarship. UK immigration determines such things.
I am glad to go discuss Africa and also paid editing among other things. If possible, I will get souvenirs for all of you like Oral did at Washington DC. Most importantly, I will pay attention to how already established chapters' representatives conduct themselves and any lessons they have to offer so I can share. Our group is still working for chaptership, such sharing experience is very critical.
When I arrive at the conference in good time to catch the issues applicable to us, I will share accordingly.
Do you have Wikimania London on your mind? Start preparing your case why you should be allowed to go, and start thinking about UK immigration requirements Because you can a get the scholarship and not get a visa. Without right positioning, you might not even get the award at all.
Regards,
Sandister Tei
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Our pages are active again. Pass by & retweet, repost etc. Let's get the word to people about what we do and make new editors.
Regards,
Sandister Tei
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Writer | CEO @ Tei Ink | Wikimedian W: sandistertei.com | Planning Wikimedia Ghana
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M: +233 20 357 2222
▶▶Go here to this form to declare your edits
Regards,
Sandister Tei
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Writer | CEO @ Tei Ink | Wikimedian W: sandistertei.com | Planning Wikimedia Ghana
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M: +233 20 357 2222
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Subject: Final on anniversary, positions for 2013/2012, our blog's updates, Volta Outreach
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 09:31:57 +0000
Dear all, see below, For anything, Deadline is 19/JULY/2013
-Check this page if you would like a position or would want to apply for a grant through our group in 2013/2012. You can apply for more than one.
-Please add Planning Wikimedia Ghana/ Wikimedian and link it to our blog in your email signatures (http://planningwikimediaghana.blogspot.com/)
-Declare your edits here. Wikimedia wants to know what you have done so far. Even one edit is acceptable.
ANDROID USERSPlease download Wikimedia Commons app. It allows you submit photos with just one click!
I will provide updates, give help to anyone, render explanations etc for smooth community living. Call me/whatsapp me/email me.
Regards,
Sandister Tei
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Writer | CEO @ Tei Ink | Wikimedian W: sandistertei.com | Planning Wikimedia Ghana
| Tei Ink | TiP magazine
M: +233 20 357 2222
Every true member should at least see this video. Great insight into what you are here for.
Leave your comments on the blog post. I want to know what you think.
http://planningwikimediaghana.blogspot.com/2013/07/jimmy-wales-on-birth-of-…
Regards,
Sandister Tei
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Writer | CEO @ Tei Ink | Wikimedian W: sandistertei.com | Planning Wikimedia Ghana
| Tei Ink | TiP magazine
M: +233 20 357 2222
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Von: "LiAnna Davis" <ldavis(a)wikimedia.org>
Datum: 11.07.2013 18:42
Betreff: [Wikimedia Education] blog post from Namibia
An: "Wikimedia Education" <education(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
A great update from Peter Gallert in Namibia on his efforts to bring
Wikipedia to teachers:
http://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/07/11/namibia-education-update/
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Soon we will be a year old and it is a great opportunity to raise edits for the wikis.
I would like for anyone that wishes to be a part to let me know by 15th july 2013. Roles will vary, some intensive, others light. Options will be made available and you can decide what you can offer.
Regards,
Sandister Tei
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Writer | CEO @ Tei Ink | Wikimedian W: sandistertei.com | Planning Wikimedia Ghana
| Tei Ink | TiP magazine
M: +233 20 357 2222