Wikimediauk-l May 2012

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Visiting Monmouth on Saturday
by Andy Mabbett 18 May '12

18 May '12

I'll be in Monmouth for the first time on Saturday, and look forward to meeting those of you who can make it. When and where should I present myself? Is there a programme for the day? -- Andy Mabbett @pigsonthewing http://pigsonthewing.org.uk

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Vote: How much do we charge for GLAMwiki 2012?
by Fae 17 May '12

17 May '12

Hi, Daria will be setting up the 2 day GLAMwiki conference structure next week and we will soon be setting up ticketing. Ticket prices are an area where there is often debate, and it is hard to please everyone. To give a feel community opinion, I have kicked off a poll at <http://www.doodle.com/ud2q42vuxqvfnuru> where you can tick any prices you think are about right. Please also chip in on this thread if there is any issue you would like to see covered by ticketing and the discount we offer. For other comments, such as conference content or timing, please raise your questions at <http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:GLAM-WIKI_2012>. PS if you think in Euros or Dollars, just think of a 1:1 exchange rate, by September who knows what might happen with currencies! Cheers, Fae -- http://enwp.org/user_talk:Fae http://enwp.org/user:Fae/events Guide to email tags: http://j.mp/faetags

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Wikimedia UK AGM 2012 - Adapter left behind
by Daria Cybulska 17 May '12

17 May '12

Dear all, I am told that after our AGM on 12 May there was an adapter left, plugged into the wall near the table that was used to count the votes. The photo is attached. If anyone thinks that he might have left one behind, please do let me know. Many thanks, Daria -- Daria Cybulska Events Organiser Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 207 065 0994 -- Wikimedia UK is the operating name of Wiki UK Limited, a Charitable Company Registered in England and Wales, No: 6741827. Charity No:1144513 Office: 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. Wikimedia UK is the local chapter of the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). It is an independent non-profit organization with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.

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Wiki Schools
by Thomas Morton 16 May '12

16 May '12

Morning everyone, Over the weekend I had a few interesting discussions about outreach at the secondary school level; several people asked me to write up me experiences. Rather than try and recall everyone I chatted with :) I figured the mailing list might be the easiest way to reach out. https://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiSchools https://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiSchools/OutreachWriteup This is an incomplete dump of some of my notes, outreach & thoughts. Your participation and comments would be very welcome! Cheers, Tom/ErrantX

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New blog post about Monmouthpedia
by Stevie Benton 16 May '12

16 May '12

Hello everyone, I hope you're all well. I thought you might like to know that I've just finished uploading a new post to our blog. It's about our Monmouthpedia project, was written by Roger Bamkin (one of our Trustees) and can be seen at http://blog.wikimedia.org.uk/2012/05/welcome-to-the-worlds-first-wikipedia-… You may also like to know that the Wikimedia Foundation have covered the same story on their blog too. It's at http://blog.wikimedia.org/2012/05/16/monmouthpedia_day/ Many thanks, Stevie -- Stevie Benton Communications Organiser Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 20 7065 0993

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Draft best practice guidelines for PRs working with Wikipedia
by Stevie Benton 16 May '12

16 May '12

Hello everyone, This email is a follow-up from a presentation given at our AGM by Neville Hobson and Philip Sheldrake on Wikipedia and the PR industry. As you probably know, Steve Virgin has been working behind the scenes to improve how PRs work with Wikipedia. One of the outcomes is a set of draft best practice guidelines for PR professionals on how to work with Wikipedia. These have been uploaded to the UK wiki for comment from Wikimedians and the PR industry. It's hoped that through using the wiki to discuss the guidelines, make changes and have general dialogue, a version will be ready by mid-June or so which will reflect everyone's viewpoints. Take a look at the guidelines here - http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_best_practice_guidelines_for_PR - and do get involved in the discussion. Thanks and regards, Stevie -- Stevie Benton Communications Organiser Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 20 7065 0993

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Election and resolution results
by James Farrar 16 May '12

16 May '12

Dear all, Here are the results of the resolutions and elections held at the Wikimedia UK AGM today: Resolutions 1. Change of name: passed with 2 votes against and 4 abstentions 2. Registration in Scotland: passed with 1 vote against and 5 abstentions 3. Increasing the term of Board members: passed with 46 votes in favour, 10 against and 5 abstentions 4. Membership fees: passed without objection (1 abstention) 5. Appoint Board members: passed without objection (2 abstentions) 6. Approve 2011 accounts: passed without objection (7 abstentions) 7. Approve 2012 accounts: withdrawn 8. Re-appoint auditors: passed without objection (6 abstentions) Please note that for all resolutions except number 3, the actual tally of votes in favour was not kept as the show of hands and number of proxy votes given to the Tellers was sufficient to show an overwhelming majority in favour. Election of Board members The number of votes given for each candidate was as follows: Christopher Keating 52 Michael Peel 50 Ashley Van Haeften 49 Joscelyn Upendran 48 John Byrne 46 Roger Bamkin 46 Doug Taylor 40 Steve Virgin 38 Saad Choudri 34 Roshana Gammampila 27 Katie Chan 26 Alison Fayers-Kerr 11 Christopher Allen 10 Thomas Nichols 6 Gary Hayes 2 Junior Campbell 1 The total number of votes cast was 61, and therefore candidates required a minimum of 31 votes to be eligible for election. Therefore Christopher Keating, Michael Peel, Ashley Van Haeften, Joscelyn Upendran,John Byrne, Roger Bamkin and Doug Taylor have been duly elected to serve as Directors of Wikimedia UK. James Farrar For and on behalf of the Tellers

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Agreements with WMUK etc
by Jon Davies 15 May '12

15 May '12

I am keen to gather together in one place in the UK Wiki examples of agreements Wikimedia UK has made with outside organisations, Memoranda of Understanding, Wikipedians in Residence, Conference agreements, etc. The aim would be to share good practice and at a time when we are increasingly entering into such agreements avoid re-inventing wheels. Can you help? Examples of ones from other organisations might be useful too. JOn -- *Jon Davies - Chief Executive Wikimedia UK*. 07976 935 986 tweet @jonatreesdavies Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513 Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Telephone (0044) 207 065 0990. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). It is an independent non-profit organization with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents. Visit http://www.wikimedia.org.uk/ and @wikimediauk

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Wikimania 2014 organising committee
by HJ Mitchell 14 May '12

14 May '12

As some of the members of this list will be aware, there was a meeting yesterday morning of parties interested in a UK bid for Wikimania 2012. The minutes of the meeting are available at http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimania_2014/Planning_meeting_1/Notes for those who are interested. As a result of the meeting, the decision was taken that a bid will be submitted for London, and the organising committee for this bid was formed (http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimania_2014/Planning_meeting_1/Notes#Organi…). The next meeting of the committee will be held at 11:00 on Sunday, 10 June 2012. See http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimania_2014/Planning_meeting_2 for details. Anybody interested in joining the organising committee who couldn't make it to yesterday's meeting, please contact me directly. For the organising committee, Harry Mitchell Email: hjmitchell(a)ymail.com Skype: harry_j_mitchell Phone: 02476 980977 Mobile: 07585 357416

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Database issues...
by Richard Symonds 14 May '12

14 May '12

All, I want to apologise for the tardiness in getting individual emails out to members about the results of the AGM. This is because our database is hosted on a virtual server shared with several other sites: at present, the load on the server is very high because of what the other sites are doing. Consequently, my access to the membership database is limited. We'll be moving to a dedicated server soon, however, which should solve the problem. Richard Symonds Wikimedia UK 0207 065 0992 Disclaimer viewable at http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia:Email_disclaimer Visit http://www.wikimedia.org.uk/ and @wikimediauk

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