All,
For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, administration, and office IT teams. I've had the opportunity to work closely with many of you through collaboration with the Wikimedia affiliates. They have been remarkable experiences, and I am grateful for all I’ve learned from you during my time here. Therefore it is with some sadness that today I am letting you know that I’ve decided to take a new opportunity outside the WMF, at a California-based foundation focused on public education.
It has been a privilege to work with so many exceptional people over the years. I’ve watched the WMF mature and take on many new challenges, and our community grow and diversify. Our commitment to our free knowledge mission is as strong as ever, and now shared by even more people. While I’ll no longer be on staff, I plan to find ways to stay involved in the Wikimedia community. I look forward to seeing the movement continue to do its important work.
My last day will be September 30. I look forward to staying in touch and continuing to support our mission.
Best,
Garfield
Garfield,
I always enjoyed talking with you and greatly appreciated your support at some challenging moments.
I am sad to see you go - but hope your next adventure treats you well - you absolutely deserve it.
-greg
_______________ Sent from my iPhone - a more detailed response may be sent later.
On Sep 10, 2015, at 5:53 PM, Garfield Byrd gbyrd@wikimedia.org wrote:
All,
For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, administration, and office IT teams. I've had the opportunity to work closely with many of you through collaboration with the Wikimedia affiliates. They have been remarkable experiences, and I am grateful for all I’ve learned from you during my time here. Therefore it is with some sadness that today I am letting you know that I’ve decided to take a new opportunity outside the WMF, at a California-based foundation focused on public education.
It has been a privilege to work with so many exceptional people over the years. I’ve watched the WMF mature and take on many new challenges, and our community grow and diversify. Our commitment to our free knowledge mission is as strong as ever, and now shared by even more people. While I’ll no longer be on staff, I plan to find ways to stay involved in the Wikimedia community. I look forward to seeing the movement continue to do its important work.
My last day will be September 30. I look forward to staying in touch and continuing to support our mission.
Best,
Garfield
-- Garfield Byrd Chief of Finance and Administration Wikimedia Foundation 415.839.6885 ext 6787 415.882.0495 (fax) www.wikimediafoundation.org
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On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 11:53 PM, Garfield Byrd gbyrd@wikimedia.org wrote:
All,
For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, administration, and office IT teams. I've had the opportunity to work closely with many of you through collaboration with the Wikimedia affiliates. They have been remarkable experiences, and I am grateful for all I’ve learned from you during my time here. Therefore it is with some sadness that today I am letting you know that I’ve decided to take a new opportunity outside the WMF, at a California-based foundation focused on public education.
It has been a privilege to work with so many exceptional people over the years. I’ve watched the WMF mature and take on many new challenges, and our community grow and diversify. Our commitment to our free knowledge mission is as strong as ever, and now shared by even more people. While I’ll no longer be on staff, I plan to find ways to stay involved in the Wikimedia community. I look forward to seeing the movement continue to do its important work.
My last day will be September 30. I look forward to staying in touch and continuing to support our mission.
Sad to see you go, but wish you the best.
Thank you for all you have done to help with managing the finances of WMF. Also, huge thanks for you support for Wikimania 2012 organizing team and the DC chapter. It was a pleasure to work with you then.
Cheers, Katie
Best,
Garfield
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On Sep 10, 2015, at 2:53 PM, Garfield Byrd gbyrd@wikimedia.org wrote:
My last day will be September 30. I look forward to staying in touch and continuing to support our mission.
Who is going to be the best dancer at any Wiki event from now on, then?
--- Brandon Harris :: bharris@gaijin.com :: made of steel wool and whiskey
You did so much to help us make Wikimania 2012 happen! And you may not realize it, but you also got me interested in finding out more about Native American history, which has opened up new opportunities ...
All the best in your new adventures, and stay in touch!
Kristin
On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 6:42 PM, Brandon Harris bharris@gaijin.com wrote:
On Sep 10, 2015, at 2:53 PM, Garfield Byrd gbyrd@wikimedia.org wrote:
My last day will be September 30. I look forward to staying in touch and continuing to support our mission.
Who is going to be the best dancer at any Wiki event from now on,then?
Brandon Harris :: bharris@gaijin.com :: made of steel wool and whiskey
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Best wishes, Garfield. I was hoping to meet you at WikiConference USA and I'm sorry that we'll miss each other. Good luck in your new role.
Pine
On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 5:19 PM, K Anderson < kristin.anderson@wikimediadc.org> wrote:
You did so much to help us make Wikimania 2012 happen! And you may not realize it, but you also got me interested in finding out more about Native American history, which has opened up new opportunities ...
All the best in your new adventures, and stay in touch!
Kristin
On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 6:42 PM, Brandon Harris bharris@gaijin.com wrote:
On Sep 10, 2015, at 2:53 PM, Garfield Byrd gbyrd@wikimedia.org
wrote:
My last day will be September 30. I look forward to staying in touch
and
continuing to support our mission.
Who is going to be the best dancer at any Wiki event from now on,then?
Brandon Harris :: bharris@gaijin.com :: made of steel wool and whiskey
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On Sep 10, 2015 6:44 PM, "Brandon Harris" bharris@gaijin.com wrote:
Who is going to be the best dancer at any Wiki event from now on,
then?
This. Garfield, it has been a pleasure to work with you over the years, thank you for everything. I hope to see you again before long.
SJ
Dear Garfield,
It was a pleasure working with you over the past years. Your advice and insights were always of great help to Wikimedia Nederland - and many other chapters, I am sure. I am very sorry you are leaving but it is good to hear you plan to stay involved with the movement.
Best of luck and many thanks,
Sandra Rientjes Directeur Wikimedia Nederland 06 31786379
verzonden vanaf mobiel Op 10 sep. 2015 23:55 schreef "Garfield Byrd" gbyrd@wikimedia.org:
All,
For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, administration, and office IT teams. I've had the opportunity to work closely with many of you through collaboration with the Wikimedia affiliates. They have been remarkable experiences, and I am grateful for all I’ve learned from you during my time here. Therefore it is with some sadness that today I am letting you know that I’ve decided to take a new opportunity outside the WMF, at a California-based foundation focused on public education.
It has been a privilege to work with so many exceptional people over the years. I’ve watched the WMF mature and take on many new challenges, and our community grow and diversify. Our commitment to our free knowledge mission is as strong as ever, and now shared by even more people. While I’ll no longer be on staff, I plan to find ways to stay involved in the Wikimedia community. I look forward to seeing the movement continue to do its important work.
My last day will be September 30. I look forward to staying in touch and continuing to support our mission.
Best,
Garfield
-- Garfield Byrd Chief of Finance and Administration Wikimedia Foundation 415.839.6885 ext 6787 415.882.0495 (fax) www.wikimediafoundation.org
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We will surely misses your dancing at Wikimedia events. Best wishes in your future endeavour.
KTC
On 10/09/2015 22:53, Garfield Byrd wrote:
All,
For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, administration, and office IT teams. I've had the opportunity to work closely with many of you through collaboration with the Wikimedia affiliates. They have been remarkable experiences, and I am grateful for all I’ve learned from you during my time here. Therefore it is with some sadness that today I am letting you know that I’ve decided to take a new opportunity outside the WMF, at a California-based foundation focused on public education.
It has been a privilege to work with so many exceptional people over the years. I’ve watched the WMF mature and take on many new challenges, and our community grow and diversify. Our commitment to our free knowledge mission is as strong as ever, and now shared by even more people. While I’ll no longer be on staff, I plan to find ways to stay involved in the Wikimedia community. I look forward to seeing the movement continue to do its important work.
My last day will be September 30. I look forward to staying in touch and continuing to support our mission.
Best,
Garfield
I'm very much saddened to hear this, Garfield. On previous instances where I've emailed you to ask for some information or advice on what the Foundation is doing, you've always been quick with a reply, giving me what I need, straight out, and with no spin or fluff.
Your departure is a significant loss for the Foundation and for our movement, but that's offset by the fact that it's going to be a great boon for the cause of public education in California. Best wishes for the future!
Cheers, Craig Franklin
On 11 September 2015 at 07:53, Garfield Byrd gbyrd@wikimedia.org wrote:
All,
For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, administration, and office IT teams. I've had the opportunity to work closely with many of you through collaboration with the Wikimedia affiliates. They have been remarkable experiences, and I am grateful for all I’ve learned from you during my time here. Therefore it is with some sadness that today I am letting you know that I’ve decided to take a new opportunity outside the WMF, at a California-based foundation focused on public education.
It has been a privilege to work with so many exceptional people over the years. I’ve watched the WMF mature and take on many new challenges, and our community grow and diversify. Our commitment to our free knowledge mission is as strong as ever, and now shared by even more people. While I’ll no longer be on staff, I plan to find ways to stay involved in the Wikimedia community. I look forward to seeing the movement continue to do its important work.
My last day will be September 30. I look forward to staying in touch and continuing to support our mission.
Best,
Garfield
-- Garfield Byrd Chief of Finance and Administration Wikimedia Foundation 415.839.6885 ext 6787 415.882.0495 (fax) www.wikimediafoundation.org
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Hi Garfield,
2015-09-10 23:53 GMT+02:00 Garfield Byrd gbyrd@wikimedia.org:
For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, administration, and office IT teams. I've had the opportunity to work closely with many of you through collaboration with the Wikimedia affiliates. They have been remarkable experiences, and I am grateful for all I’ve learned from you during my time here. Therefore it is with some sadness that today I am letting you know that I’ve decided to take a new opportunity outside the WMF, at a California-based foundation focused on public education.
It has been a privilege to work with so many exceptional people over the years. I’ve watched the WMF mature and take on many new challenges, and our community grow and diversify. Our commitment to our free knowledge mission is as strong as ever, and now shared by even more people. While I’ll no longer be on staff, I plan to find ways to stay involved in the Wikimedia community. I look forward to seeing the movement continue to do its important work.
My last day will be September 30. I look forward to staying in touch and continuing to support our mission.
I am sad to see you go, it was a pleasure working with you during in the FDC rounds. I hope the best for your next endeavours.
Cristian
Best wishes, Garfield. Surely miss your dance..
-- Nurunnaby Chowdhury (Hasive) Wikimedia Bangladesh (WMBD) @nhasive | www.nhasive.com Sent from my Android phone On 11 Sep 2015 16:15, "Cristian Consonni" kikkocristian@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Garfield,
2015-09-10 23:53 GMT+02:00 Garfield Byrd gbyrd@wikimedia.org:
For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, administration, and office IT teams. I've had the opportunity to work closely with many of you through collaboration with the Wikimedia affiliates. They have been remarkable experiences, and I am grateful for all I’ve learned from you during my time here. Therefore it is with some sadness that today I am letting you know that I’ve decided to take a new opportunity outside the WMF, at a California-based foundation focused on public education.
It has been a privilege to work with so many exceptional people over the years. I’ve watched the WMF mature and take on many new challenges, and
our
community grow and diversify. Our commitment to our free knowledge
mission
is as strong as ever, and now shared by even more people. While I’ll no longer be on staff, I plan to find ways to stay involved in the Wikimedia community. I look forward to seeing the movement continue to do its important work.
My last day will be September 30. I look forward to staying in touch and continuing to support our mission.
I am sad to see you go, it was a pleasure working with you during in the FDC rounds. I hope the best for your next endeavours.
Cristian
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Dear Garfield,
I would like to take the opportunity and thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you did for Wikimedia. You were always a trusted advisor during my time as the Executive Director of Wikimedia Germany. And you always had words of wisdom and insight for me, personally. I learned a lot from you, and Wikimedia is a better place, because of what you did here.
Thank you!
2015-09-10 23:53 GMT+02:00 Garfield Byrd gbyrd@wikimedia.org:
All,
For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, administration, and office IT teams. I've had the opportunity to work closely with many of you through collaboration with the Wikimedia affiliates. They have been remarkable experiences, and I am grateful for all I’ve learned from you during my time here. Therefore it is with some sadness that today I am letting you know that I’ve decided to take a new opportunity outside the WMF, at a California-based foundation focused on public education.
It has been a privilege to work with so many exceptional people over the years. I’ve watched the WMF mature and take on many new challenges, and our community grow and diversify. Our commitment to our free knowledge mission is as strong as ever, and now shared by even more people. While I’ll no longer be on staff, I plan to find ways to stay involved in the Wikimedia community. I look forward to seeing the movement continue to do its important work.
My last day will be September 30. I look forward to staying in touch and continuing to support our mission.
Best,
Garfield
-- Garfield Byrd Chief of Finance and Administration Wikimedia Foundation 415.839.6885 ext 6787 415.882.0495 (fax) www.wikimediafoundation.org
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Dear Garfield
It has been a real pleasure to work with you and I wish you every success in your new venture. I'd like to thank you not only for your personal support, but the advice and support you have provided to Wikimedia UK both during the two years I have been involved, and for several years before that.
All the very best
Michael Chair, Wikimedia UK
Garfield Byrd wrote:
All,
For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, administration, and office IT teams. I've had the opportunity to work closely with many of you through collaboration with the Wikimedia affiliates. They have been remarkable experiences, and I am grateful for all I’ve learned from you during my time here. Therefore it is with some sadness that today I am letting you know that I’ve decided to take a new opportunity outside the WMF, at a California-based foundation focused on public education.
It has been a privilege to work with so many exceptional people over the years. I’ve watched the WMF mature and take on many new challenges, and our community grow and diversify. Our commitment to our free knowledge mission is as strong as ever, and now shared by even more people. While I’ll no longer be on staff, I plan to find ways to stay involved in the Wikimedia community. I look forward to seeing the movement continue to do its important work.
My last day will be September 30. I look forward to staying in touch and continuing to support our mission.
Best,
Garfield
Garfield, a huge thank you for all the assistance you provided to the Wikimedia movement. Especially the FDC.
I'm sad to hear you're leaving. And hope you stay engaged some way with the community.
Sydney On Sep 10, 2015 5:55 PM, "Garfield Byrd" gbyrd@wikimedia.org wrote:
All,
For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, administration, and office IT teams. I've had the opportunity to work closely with many of you through collaboration with the Wikimedia affiliates. They have been remarkable experiences, and I am grateful for all I’ve learned from you during my time here. Therefore it is with some sadness that today I am letting you know that I’ve decided to take a new opportunity outside the WMF, at a California-based foundation focused on public education.
It has been a privilege to work with so many exceptional people over the years. I’ve watched the WMF mature and take on many new challenges, and our community grow and diversify. Our commitment to our free knowledge mission is as strong as ever, and now shared by even more people. While I’ll no longer be on staff, I plan to find ways to stay involved in the Wikimedia community. I look forward to seeing the movement continue to do its important work.
My last day will be September 30. I look forward to staying in touch and continuing to support our mission.
Best,
Garfield
-- Garfield Byrd Chief of Finance and Administration Wikimedia Foundation 415.839.6885 ext 6787 415.882.0495 (fax) www.wikimediafoundation.org
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Garfield,
It was a pleasure to work with you. Your announcement sadness us all, as your contribution has been enormous. I can say that we, Wikimedia Israel learned a lot from you, and there is no doubt about the great changes you brought to the WMF and the chapters. We all grateful for that.
On a personal level, it was always nice to meet you, knowing that every meeting I will learn something new. From a chapter meeting to FDC meeting. And of course, we can't (never) forget the ultimate Wikimania dancer. You will be missed.
On behalf of Wikimedia Israel, the staff and the board, I wish to thank you, and wish you good luck.
*Regards,Itzik Edri* Chairperson, Wikimedia Israel +972-(0)-54-5878078 | http://www.wikimedia.org.il Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. That's our commitment!
On Fri, Sep 11, 2015 at 12:53 AM, Garfield Byrd gbyrd@wikimedia.org wrote:
All,
For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, administration, and office IT teams. I've had the opportunity to work closely with many of you through collaboration with the Wikimedia affiliates. They have been remarkable experiences, and I am grateful for all I’ve learned from you during my time here. Therefore it is with some sadness that today I am letting you know that I’ve decided to take a new opportunity outside the WMF, at a California-based foundation focused on public education.
It has been a privilege to work with so many exceptional people over the years. I’ve watched the WMF mature and take on many new challenges, and our community grow and diversify. Our commitment to our free knowledge mission is as strong as ever, and now shared by even more people. While I’ll no longer be on staff, I plan to find ways to stay involved in the Wikimedia community. I look forward to seeing the movement continue to do its important work.
My last day will be September 30. I look forward to staying in touch and continuing to support our mission.
Best,
Garfield
-- Garfield Byrd Chief of Finance and Administration Wikimedia Foundation 415.839.6885 ext 6787 415.882.0495 (fax) www.wikimediafoundation.org
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My best wishes and a huge THANK YOU, Garfield! Many people in the movement learned a lot from you, including me. Kind regards Ziko
2015-09-12 20:20 GMT+02:00 Itzik - Wikimedia Israel itzik@wikimedia.org.il:
Garfield,
It was a pleasure to work with you. Your announcement sadness us all, as your contribution has been enormous. I can say that we, Wikimedia Israel learned a lot from you, and there is no doubt about the great changes you brought to the WMF and the chapters. We all grateful for that.
On a personal level, it was always nice to meet you, knowing that every meeting I will learn something new. From a chapter meeting to FDC meeting. And of course, we can't (never) forget the ultimate Wikimania dancer. You will be missed.
On behalf of Wikimedia Israel, the staff and the board, I wish to thank you, and wish you good luck.
*Regards,Itzik Edri* Chairperson, Wikimedia Israel +972-(0)-54-5878078 | http://www.wikimedia.org.il Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. That's our commitment!
On Fri, Sep 11, 2015 at 12:53 AM, Garfield Byrd gbyrd@wikimedia.org wrote:
All,
For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, administration, and office IT teams. I've had the opportunity to work closely with many of you through collaboration with the Wikimedia affiliates. They have been remarkable experiences, and I am grateful for all I’ve learned from you during my time here. Therefore it is with some sadness that today I am letting you know that I’ve decided to take a new opportunity outside the WMF, at a California-based foundation focused on public education.
It has been a privilege to work with so many exceptional people over the years. I’ve watched the WMF mature and take on many new challenges, and our community grow and diversify. Our commitment to our free knowledge mission is as strong as ever, and now shared by even more people. While I’ll no longer be on staff, I plan to find ways to stay involved in the Wikimedia community. I look forward to seeing the movement continue to do its important work.
My last day will be September 30. I look forward to staying in touch and continuing to support our mission.
Best,
Garfield
-- Garfield Byrd Chief of Finance and Administration Wikimedia Foundation 415.839.6885 ext 6787 415.882.0495 (fax) www.wikimediafoundation.org
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Best wishes with your future endeavours, Garfield.
K.
On Sun, Sep 13, 2015 at 1:37 AM, Ziko van Dijk zvandijk@gmail.com wrote:
My best wishes and a huge THANK YOU, Garfield! Many people in the movement learned a lot from you, including me. Kind regards Ziko
2015-09-12 20:20 GMT+02:00 Itzik - Wikimedia Israel < itzik@wikimedia.org.il>:
Garfield,
It was a pleasure to work with you. Your announcement sadness us all, as your contribution has been enormous. I can say that we, Wikimedia Israel learned a lot from you, and there is no doubt about the great changes you brought to the WMF and the chapters. We all grateful for that.
On a personal level, it was always nice to meet you, knowing that every meeting I will learn something new. From a chapter meeting to FDC
meeting.
And of course, we can't (never) forget the ultimate Wikimania dancer. You will be missed.
On behalf of Wikimedia Israel, the staff and the board, I wish to thank you, and wish you good luck.
*Regards,Itzik Edri* Chairperson, Wikimedia Israel +972-(0)-54-5878078 | http://www.wikimedia.org.il Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. That's our commitment!
On Fri, Sep 11, 2015 at 12:53 AM, Garfield Byrd gbyrd@wikimedia.org
wrote:
All,
For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, administration, and office IT teams. I've had the opportunity to work closely with many of you through collaboration with the Wikimedia affiliates. They have been remarkable experiences, and I am grateful for all I’ve learned from you during my time here. Therefore it is with some sadness that today I am letting you know that I’ve decided to take a new opportunity outside the WMF, at a California-based foundation focused on public education.
It has been a privilege to work with so many exceptional people over the years. I’ve watched the WMF mature and take on many new challenges, and
our
community grow and diversify. Our commitment to our free knowledge
mission
is as strong as ever, and now shared by even more people. While I’ll no longer be on staff, I plan to find ways to stay involved in the
Wikimedia
community. I look forward to seeing the movement continue to do its important work.
My last day will be September 30. I look forward to staying in touch and continuing to support our mission.
Best,
Garfield
-- Garfield Byrd Chief of Finance and Administration Wikimedia Foundation 415.839.6885 ext 6787 415.882.0495 (fax) www.wikimediafoundation.org
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Hi Garfield,
I'm very sad to hear this news. You've made a big impact on the Wikimedia organisations (not just the WMF!) over the last few years, and I'm sure that many community members will be using the phrase 'narrative' for years to come! I particularly appreciate the work that you've done to review the financial systems that the various Wikimedia organisations use, and your work helping the FDC assess the financial aspects of proposals.
I wish you all the best with your new job!
Thanks, Mike
On 10 Sep 2015, at 22:53, Garfield Byrd gbyrd@wikimedia.org wrote:
All,
For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, administration, and office IT teams. I've had the opportunity to work closely with many of you through collaboration with the Wikimedia affiliates. They have been remarkable experiences, and I am grateful for all I’ve learned from you during my time here. Therefore it is with some sadness that today I am letting you know that I’ve decided to take a new opportunity outside the WMF, at a California-based foundation focused on public education.
It has been a privilege to work with so many exceptional people over the years. I’ve watched the WMF mature and take on many new challenges, and our community grow and diversify. Our commitment to our free knowledge mission is as strong as ever, and now shared by even more people. While I’ll no longer be on staff, I plan to find ways to stay involved in the Wikimedia community. I look forward to seeing the movement continue to do its important work.
My last day will be September 30. I look forward to staying in touch and continuing to support our mission.
Best,
Garfield
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I'm sorry to see you go, Garfield. I wish you the best.
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On Mon, Sep 14, 2015 at 12:14 PM, Michael Peel email@mikepeel.net wrote:
Hi Garfield,
I'm very sad to hear this news. You've made a big impact on the Wikimedia organisations (not just the WMF!) over the last few years, and I'm sure that many community members will be using the phrase 'narrative' for years to come! I particularly appreciate the work that you've done to review the financial systems that the various Wikimedia organisations use, and your work helping the FDC assess the financial aspects of proposals.
I wish you all the best with your new job!
Thanks, Mike
On 10 Sep 2015, at 22:53, Garfield Byrd gbyrd@wikimedia.org wrote:
All,
For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, administration, and office IT teams. I've had the opportunity to work closely with many of you through collaboration with the Wikimedia affiliates. They have been remarkable experiences, and I am grateful for all I’ve learned from you during my time here. Therefore it is with some sadness that today I am letting you know that I’ve decided to take a new opportunity outside the WMF, at a California-based foundation focused on public education.
It has been a privilege to work with so many exceptional people over the years. I’ve watched the WMF mature and take on many new challenges, and
our
community grow and diversify. Our commitment to our free knowledge
mission
is as strong as ever, and now shared by even more people. While I’ll no longer be on staff, I plan to find ways to stay involved in the Wikimedia community. I look forward to seeing the movement continue to do its important work.
My last day will be September 30. I look forward to staying in touch and continuing to support our mission.
Best,
Garfield
-- Garfield Byrd Chief of Finance and Administration Wikimedia Foundation 415.839.6885 ext 6787 415.882.0495 (fax) www.wikimediafoundation.org
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Le 10/09/15 23:53, Garfield Byrd a écrit :
All,
For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, administration, and office IT teams. I've had the opportunity to work closely with many of you through collaboration with the Wikimedia affiliates. They have been remarkable experiences, and I am grateful for all I’ve learned from you during my time here. Therefore it is with some sadness that today I am letting you know that I’ve decided to take a new opportunity outside the WMF, at a California-based foundation focused on public education.
It has been a privilege to work with so many exceptional people over the years. I’ve watched the WMF mature and take on many new challenges, and our community grow and diversify. Our commitment to our free knowledge mission is as strong as ever, and now shared by even more people. While I’ll no longer be on staff, I plan to find ways to stay involved in the Wikimedia community. I look forward to seeing the movement continue to do its important work.
My last day will be September 30. I look forward to staying in touch and continuing to support our mission.
Best,
Garfield
I am very sorry to read that Garfield. I really enjoyed meeting you and working on various issues with you (yeah... remember the Finances meeting in Paris ? :))
I am glad I hugged you back in Mexico. I wish you my best in your new job.
Virtual hugs
Florence
On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 5:53 PM, Garfield Byrd gbyrd@wikimedia.org wrote:
All,
For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, administration, and office IT teams.
Four years but I feel like you've been a part of the movement forever! Thank you for everything. Your contributions include managing our largest financial decisions and projects, but also have included many quiet acts of support behind the scenes, from helping run Wikimania to talking with contributors who wanted to know how to run their local group better. You've always been present in moments of crisis and emergency, and also in our most joyous moments out on the dance floor :) You'll be missed.
All the best with everything, Phoebe
Garfield,
I have deeply appreciated your guidance, humility, and humor whenever I have come to you for advice. You respect for our communities and desire to support them no matter how crazy the situation has been inspiring. You could easily create and enforce rigid processes and rules, but instead consider each situation uniquely and think creatively to support our affiliates and individual volunteers. I really appreciate that level of commitment. You will be missed. . Alex
On Thu, Sep 24, 2015 at 10:57 AM, phoebe ayers phoebe.wiki@gmail.com wrote:
On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 5:53 PM, Garfield Byrd gbyrd@wikimedia.org wrote:
All,
For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, administration, and office IT teams.
Four years but I feel like you've been a part of the movement forever! Thank you for everything. Your contributions include managing our largest financial decisions and projects, but also have included many quiet acts of support behind the scenes, from helping run Wikimania to talking with contributors who wanted to know how to run their local group better. You've always been present in moments of crisis and emergency, and also in our most joyous moments out on the dance floor :) You'll be missed.
All the best with everything, Phoebe
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Garfield, I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavours. It's been awesome to meet you, to work with you and to see you dancing.
Thank you for all your support, ever, when we needed.
I'm sure you'll missed in the Wikimedia movement.
Oona
2015-09-24 18:03 GMT-03:00 Alex Wang awang@wikimedia.org:
Garfield,
I have deeply appreciated your guidance, humility, and humor whenever I have come to you for advice. You respect for our communities and desire to support them no matter how crazy the situation has been inspiring. You could easily create and enforce rigid processes and rules, but instead consider each situation uniquely and think creatively to support our affiliates and individual volunteers. I really appreciate that level of commitment. You will be missed. . Alex
On Thu, Sep 24, 2015 at 10:57 AM, phoebe ayers phoebe.wiki@gmail.com wrote:
On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 5:53 PM, Garfield Byrd gbyrd@wikimedia.org wrote:
All,
For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, administration, and office IT teams.
Four years but I feel like you've been a part of the movement forever! Thank you for everything. Your contributions include managing our largest financial decisions and projects, but also have included many quiet acts of support behind the scenes, from helping run Wikimania to talking with contributors who wanted to know how to run their local group better. You've always been present in moments of crisis and emergency, and also in our most joyous moments out on the dance floor :) You'll be missed.
All the best with everything, Phoebe
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