Wikimedia-mai August 2021

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[Reminder] Wikimedia Foundation elections 2021: 3 days left to vote

by Krishna Chaitanya Velaga

Dear Wikimedians, As you may already know, Wikimedia Foundation elections started on 18 August and will continue until 31 August, 23:59 UTC / 1 September 2021, 5:29 am IST i.e. ~ 3 days left. Members of the Wikimedia community have the opportunity to elect four candidates to a three-year term. Here are the links that might be useful for voting. - Elections main page: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2021 - Candidates for the election: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2021/Candida… - Q&A from candidates: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2021/Candida… - *Voting: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2021/Voting <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2021/Voting>* We have also published stats regarding voter turnout so far, you can check how many eligible voters from your wiki has voted on this page <https://meta.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2021/Stats> . Please let me know if you have any questions. -- Krishna Chaitanya Velaga (he/him) Movement Strategy and Governance, Wikimedia Foundation

2 years, 8 months

The Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees Election is open: 18 - 31 August

by Krishna Chaitanya Velaga

Dear Wikimedians of Nepal, Voting for the 2021 Board of Trustees election <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Foundation_ele…> is now open. Candidates from the community were asked to submit their candidacy. After a three-week-long Call for Candidates, there are 19 candidates for the 2021 election <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2021/Candida…> . The Wikimedia movement has the opportunity to vote for the selection of community and affiliate trustees. By voting, you will help to identify those people who have the qualities to best serve the needs of the movement for the next several years. The Board is expected to select the four most voted candidates to serve as trustees. Voting closes 31 August 2021. Learn more about candidates <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2021/Candida…> . Learn about the Board of Trustees <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_of_Trust…> . *Vote* <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Foundation_ele…> Read the full announcement and see translations on Meta-Wiki <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Foundation_ele…> . Please let me know if you have any questions regarding voting. -- Krishna Chaitanya Velaga (he/him) Movement Strategy and Governance, Wikimedia Foundation

2 years, 8 months

Board election postponed until August 18th

by Krishna Chaitanya Velaga

Hello all, (You can read this announcement in other languages on this page <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2021/2021-08…> ) We are reaching out to you today regarding the 2021 Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees election <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2021>. This election was due to open on August 4th. Due to some technical issues with SecurePoll, the election must be delayed by two weeks. This means we plan to launch the election on August 18th, which is the day after Wikimania concludes. For information on the technical issues, you can see the Phabricator ticket <https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T287859>. We are truly sorry for this delay and hope that we will get back on schedule on August 18th. We are in touch with the Elections Committee and the candidates to coordinate the next steps. We will update the Board election Talk page <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2021> and Telegram channel <https://t.me/wmboardgovernancechat> as we know more. We are translating this announcement on Meta <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2021/2021-08…> and we are starting the mass distribution of the news as we speak. -- Krishna Chaitanya Velaga (he/him) Movement Strategy and Governance, Wikimedia Foundation

2 years, 8 months

Call for Candidates for the Movement Charter Drafting Committee

by Krishna Chaitanya Velaga

(click here to view the same announcement in Hindi <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter/Drafting_Committee/Announc…> or Nepali <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter/Drafting_Committee/Announc…> ) Dear Wikimedians of Nepal, Movement Strategy announces the Call for Candidates for the Movement Charter Drafting Committee <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Movement_Charter/Draftin…> . The Call opens on 2 August and closes on 1 September 2021. The Committee is expected to represent diversity in the Movement <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Movement_Charter/Draftin…>. Diversity includes gender, language, geography, and experience. This comprises participation in projects, affiliates, and the Wikimedia Foundation. - English fluency is not required to become a member. If needed, translation and interpretation support is provided. - Members will receive an allowance to offset participation costs. It is US$100 every two months. We are looking for people who have some of the following skills <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Movement_Charter/Draftin…> : - Know how to write collaboratively. (demonstrated experience is a plus) - Are ready to find compromises. - Focus on inclusion and diversity. - Have knowledge of community consultations. - Have intercultural communication experience. - Have governance or organization experience in non-profits or communities. - Have experience negotiating with different parties. The Committee is expected to start with 15 people. If there are 20 or more candidates, a mixed election and selection process will happen. If there are 19 or fewer candidates, then the process of selection without election takes place. If you are interested, please *submit your candidacy here <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Movement_Charter/Draftin…>* . Please contact strategy2030(a)wikimedia.org with questions. -- Krishna Chaitanya Velaga (he/him) Movement Strategy and Governance, Wikimedia Foundation

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