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Fri July 19: Wikicurious in NYC, Editing Wikipedia for Beginners
by Pharos 14 Jul '24

14 Jul '24

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for the inaugural event of the beginner-focused Wikicurious series at Civic Hall! All are welcome, and newcomers and aspiring editors are especially encouraged to attend. Registration via Eventbrite is required for building entry, and is also encouraged on the event page on Meta. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wikicurious-editing-wikipedia-for-beginners-ti… https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wikicurious_WikiNYC_Civic_Hall The Wikicurious series at Civic Hall is supported by Craig Newmark Philanthropies. Wikimedia NYC is an official affiliate and supported by the Wikimedia Foundation. All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. Meeting info: Date: Friday, July 19, 2024 Time: 3:00–8:00 p.m. Location: Civic Hall 124 East 14th Street, New York, NY Equipment: Please bring your own computer. We are not yet able to provide loaner laptops. Eventbrite RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wikicurious-editing-wikipedia-for-beginners-ti… (RSVP on Eventbrite is necessary for building entry!) Thanks, Richard (User:Pharos)

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Movement Charter ratification vote and comment suggestions requested
by RJ Hardeman 08 Jul '24

08 Jul '24

Hello Everyone! The deadline for voting on the ratification of the Movement Charter is approaching next week. Deadline is July 9. - All eligible Wikimedians may vote as individuals (check here <https://meta.toolforge.org/accounteligibility/75> to determine eligibility). - All affiliates in good standing may also cast one vote for the affiliate. As the designated affiliate voter for WMNYC (User: Windblown29), I have set up additional info and links for you to explore below. At our WikiWednesday meeting last week, we discussed the charter, the voting process and shared initial comments about our affiliate vote. We want to continue hearing from you, throughout this weekend, and hopefully by Monday July 8, so that we will have time to compile comments and suggestions before the deadline. You may find supplemental information on the Charter, as well as the full text here: Movement Charter <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter> To add a comment/suggestion for our collective affiliate vote, please comment on our talk page. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:Meetup/NYC/June_2024#Wikimedia…> You may also share on our Discord Channel <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Discord>. We encourage you to vote both as an individual and share with us your comments regarding our affiliate vote. Our President, Richard Knipel (User: Pharos) is and has been a member of the Movement Charter Drafting Committee, and is able to answer any specific questions you may have regarding the Charter text. Please take a look at the Charter and supplemental materials and let us know your opinion and how you feel WMNYC affiliate should vote. Thank you! Best, Rajene Hardeman (User: Windblown29) Strategy Officer, WMNYC

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June 26: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon
by Pharos 24 Jun '24

24 Jun '24

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our Online-Only WikiWednesday Salon on Zoom. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome! This special online-only WikiWednesday will be dedicated to the Wikimedia Movement Charter referendum, and also to exploring future options of other online-centric events for our Wikimedia NYC chapter. All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. Starts at 7pm on Zoom: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/June_2024 Thanks, Richard (User:Pharos) Wikimedia NYC

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Sat June 8: Governors Island Wiknic
by Pharos 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

The June 2024 Wiknic NYC is a "picnic that anyone can edit", to be held on the afternoon of Saturday June 8 on Governors Island, starting at 12:30pm. Held in sync with 'Demystifying AI for Creatives: A Wiki and Media Workshop', led by AfroCrowd at the ArtCrawl Harlem house at 403 Colonels Row, who also hosted the 2023 Wiknic. We'll also encourage collaboration for wiki-coverage of ArtCrawl Harlem's current exhibition at Governors Island. More info and RSVP here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Wiknic_June_2024 Bring a picnic blanket and some potluck for the "picnic anyone can edit" if you like! We'll also provide sandwiches for everyone, and maybe some NYC pizza too, but we encourage you to bring your own favorite dishes to share, especially for those food cultural topics you would like to improve on Wikipedia. We'll also do a portal thing for a bit with West Coast friends at the LA Wiknic. All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. Thanks, Richard (User:Pharos) Wikimedia NYC

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June 2: Hacking Sunday (+preview of June 8 Wiknic)
by Pharos 28 May '24

28 May '24

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our ***Hacking Sunday*** on June 2, at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. It is intended primarily for technical contributors, though newcomers are welcome as well! The event runs for the whole day, though you are welcome to come by for as little or as long as you'd like. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Hacking_Sunday All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct and Wikimedia's Technical Code of Conduct. A documentary filmmaker will be in attendance, working on Rabbit Hole, which aims to document Wikipedia's community to showcase how our network tackles important questions about how history is recorded. They will be in attendance to film snippets of this gathering for the documentary. It is completely optional to be a part of the film and there will be protocols in place if you wish to not be filmed. If there are any questions about the filming please reach out to the filmmaker, Meg Vatterott ( meg.vatterott(a)gmail.com). Meeting info: Sunday, June 2 Hacking Sunday @ Prime Produce (optional RSVP on-wiki). 9:00 am – 8:00 pm (Prime Produce, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan) P.S. Next up will be Sat June 8 Wiknic on Governors Island! Thanks, Richard (User:Pharos)

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May 8: WikiWednesday Salon with new Executive Director
by Pharos 06 May '24

06 May '24

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our WikiWednesday Salon this week on May 8, with in-person at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, as well as an online-based participation option. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/May_2024 This special WikiWednesday will feature a welcome session and beginning of a listening tour by the newly appointed executive director of Wikimedia NYC, the first staff member leading our local non-profit. Thanks, Richard (User:Pharos) Wikimedia NYC

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Sat: Community Gardens Edit-a-thon!
by Pharos 03 May '24

03 May '24

Wikimedia New York City and Farming Concrete invite you to attend our Community Gardens Editathon on Saturday, May 4, from 11:00 am – 3:00 PM ET. Food and Wi-Fi will be provided! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Community_Gardens_Editat… This edit-a-thon is focused on Community gardens in New York City, and is supported in part by a grant from Earth Alliance which last year held the Climate Solutions Editathon. Both newcomers and experienced Wiki editors will join together to improve the coverage of our city in this area. If you can't stay for the whole time, feel free to drop by for however long you can. All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. Thanks, Richard (User:Pharos) Wikimedia NYC

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Thu Apr 25: WikiNYC Hacking Night
by Pharos 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community this week for our ***WikiNYC Hacking Night*** at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. This event is intended primarily for technical contributors, though newcomers are welcome as well! Thursday April 25: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Hacking_Night_April_2024 Thanks, Richard (User:Pharos) Wikimedia NYC

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April 10+11: WikiWednesday and City Tech Library LGBTQIA edit-a-thon
by Pharos 07 Apr '24

07 Apr '24

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for two events this week, on Wednesday and Thursday: Wed 4/10 - You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our WikiWednesday Salon, with in-person at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, as well as an online-based participation option. Among the topics, we'll be covering the newly-released drafts of the Movement Charter for Wikimedia global governance. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/April_2024 Thu 4/11 - Additionally, you are invited to City Tech Library LGBTQIA edit-a-thon at the New York City College of Technology Library in Downtown Brooklyn! Join us in person on April 11th to learn about these great new materials at City Tech Library; to learn about editing Wikipedia; and to help increase representation of LGBTQIA individuals and issues online. All are welcome, new and experienced! Interested in attending, but not a CUNY student or faculty? Please get in touch; we'll help you navigate City Tech building security. Email Jen: jennifer.hoyer18 (at) citytech.cuny.edu. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/City_Tech_Library_2024 All attendees for both events are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. Thanks, Richard (User:Pharos) Wikimedia NYC

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Meeting next week with Pacita + potential Grolier Club this Friday
by Pharos 27 Mar '24

27 Mar '24

Following the discussions, I've asked Pacita if she could meet for a brief social occasion on Tues or Thurs evening of next week with board members. I also asked her to meet with me Monday April 1 during the day to get started with onboarding. Also, we're doing a mini wiki tour of the Grolier club this week Fri at 11am, if anyone wants to join that, not sure if it's too early to invite Pacita. Thanks, Richard (User:Pharos)

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