On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 9:52 AM, Bence Damokos &lt;bdamokos(a)gmail.com&gt; wrote: I second Bence, and would like to quote to you from the chapter creation guide<http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Step-by-step_chapter_creation_guide…29>: Step 3: Run a pilot program (Optional step) So, you have some interested Wikimedians, and you have some basic idea about the kinds of activities your group would want to have as an officially recognized Wikimedia Chapter. This is a perfect time to *run a pilot program*, which will give your group a concrete experience with running Wikimedian activities/events, strengthen the group's internal cohesion, increase motivation, and potentially draw in additional activists. Here's a little secret: *Nearly all activities and programs performed by chapters can be performed by non-chapters*. Aside from fundraising and certain types of government outreach, any group of Wikimedians with the will and dedication to execute a program can do so, and the Wikimedia movement has some resources in place to help you do so: The Wikimedia Foundation can grant you *ad-hoc permission* to use the Wikimedia trademarks (i.e. Wikipedia logo, Wikimedia logo) in your specific event/activity; the Foundation can provide *funding* for your program if required, via the Wikimedia Grants Program<http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Index>ex>; other Wikimedia chapters can offer funding, advice, and other intangible resources. So pick a program you'd like to run in your community or territory, making sure the scope is manageable and achievable for your group and your resources (especially human resources, i.e. time and skills!), before proceeding with the legal aspects of chapter creation. The Chapters Committee and the Wikimedia Board of Trustees are more likely to feel confident about your group's suitability to become the exclusive formal representative of the Wikimedia movement in your territory if your group can show at least one success in organizing Wikimedian work. Example One example of a non-chapter group running a pilot program is the group of Wikimedians in Kenya <http://wikimedia.or.ke/> and their school outreach program <http://wikimedia.or.ke/Wikipedia_for_Schools_Project>. (end of quote) So, if you want your initiative for a sub-national Delhi chapter to be considered seriously, you would do well to show your group has the ability to execute Wikimedian work, even if modest in scale. That's the best advice I can give you. Asaf Bartov Wikimedia Foundation

Hi all, In reply to above posts i want to make one point clear that I agreed to create a new chapter in Delhi with Vibhijain but that is just a proposal and this will be done if we get atleast 20 Participants. Two options are better than one.As of now we Observed that whole Wikimedia and Chapter Activities are Concentrated towards South India.New Delhi is one of the biggest Educational City of India and it should be our Target.But as most of the Volunteers in India Chapter are from South India so its difficult for them to communicate and make awareness regarding Wiki culture in North India Portion.Wikimedia Delhi Chapter will build and unite a Healthy North Indian Wiki Community.But its doesn't mean that we are different and our goals are different, its just about to shorten your way.Whether the new chapter request is approved or not,I assured you all that we will work Unitedly. With Regards Mayur On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 10:23 PM, Theo10011 &lt;de10011(a)gmail.com&gt; wrote:

Hey: My 2 paise on the subject. Yes, I do think that there is a need for greater representation but there is also a similarly large need for cohesion. At times, these two might operate at some tension with each other but that is something that we all, as a community, will find a way to deal with. This is a process and I am unsure as to whether another entity is a fair solution to it but am open to ideas. Vibhi - from what little I know, your contributions and enthusiasm is greatly valued. That said, perhaps certain things are best dealt with in frameworks that exist for their resolution - for example, what you have spoken about in the Sanskrit Wikipedia. Thank you. Best, Gautam ________ http://social.prathambooks.org/

Concentrated towards South India I dont get how Delhi wikimedians got this impression. From what i can see, the chapter is still taking its baby steps and hasn't done anything in particular. Only after the chapter starts functioning in full gear, we can judge whether it is biased toward one region.Saying it has a south bias is premature. You are conflating the work of South Indian wikimedians who are associated with the chapter (or are just active in india mailing list) with the chapter itself. I say, be patient,give the chapter time to function and then judge its actions. - Bala

On Mon, Jun 6, 2011 at 10:02 AM, sankarshan &lt;foss.mailinglists(a)gmail.com&gt;wrote;wrote: