For those who haven't been following the movement roles work on meta[0], I wanted to take a minute for blatant self-promotion.

Of particular note is the initial proposal[1], which we're trying to wrap up before the WMF Board meeting in just over a week. Those of you thinking that this is happening a bit close are absolutely correct—it's an uncomfortable deadline, to be sure; as we get more participation in the coming months, this should get a lot smoother.

I also want to draw attention to a draft questionnaire[2], which is meant to informally gather opinions and hopefully produce some insightful commentary. As a draft, of course, everyone should feel welcome to discuss and edit.

I'll continue to send periodic updates to Foundation-l, but the actual work's happening on meta—anyone interested is encouraged to participate there. It's a community process, and it won't happen by itself.

Austin

[0] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_roles_working_group [1] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_roles_working_group/Proposal [2] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_roles_working_group/Questionnaire