Wikimediauk-l April 2013

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Fwd: UKBookWorld info on unique and rare books that few peple know exist
by Andy Mabbett 14 Apr '13

14 Apr '13

Maybe a Wikipedian in York could approach these people, with a view to obtaining access to make scans or photographs of items which are out of copyright? On Apr 13, 2013 6:28 PM, "Michael Cole" <cole(a)clique.co.uk> wrote: > > News from UKBookWorld for ukbookworld(a)pigsonthewing.org.uk > > UNIQUE AND RARE BOOKS YOU DIDN'T KNOW EXISTED > > The UK Rarity Shop, based in York, specializes in unique or genuinely > rare books, albums, historical documents and related items from the > early 1800s through to the mid-1900s. > > Many of these items appear for sale so infrequently that you could > never see another. These are one-off opportunities which are unlikely > to come your way again. > > Overall there's an emphasis on British industrial, trade, social, > regional and local history. The website also has selections of unusual > and rare WW2 military books, maps and documents including both German > and Allied Forces intelligence material. > > For example, shortly arriving on the UK Rarity Shop website are > > An 1839 Dallowgill School, Ripon, pupil's manuscript copybook; > An 1932 Lewis's department store, Leeds, opening ceremony > photograph album; and > The two large scale 1940 ww2 German bombing/invasion town plans > of Preston, Lancashire, and other English towns > > GET ADVANCE INFORMATION > > As you're registered with UKBookWorld, you can be one of the first > to learn of these and other new opportunities from The UK Rarity Shop > as they come along by subscribing to their special once a week Monday > afternoon email alert service at > > http://general.uniqueorrare.com/ukrarityshop-subscribe.htm > > From there you can also see all the unique or rare items currently > on their website. > > Best wishes, > > Michael Cole > UKBookWorld > >

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EGM 2013 - Results
by Richard Symonds 13 Apr '13

13 Apr '13

All, I'm happy to announce that the EGM has just concluded, and all three motions passed. The votes were as follows: Motion 1: 59 For, 3 Against Motion 2: 56 For, 6 Against Motion 3: 53 For, 9 Against. For the Tellers, Richard Symonds and James Farrar Wikimedia UK 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. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). *Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.*

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Issues with EGM resolutions
by Thomas Dalton 13 Apr '13

13 Apr '13

I would like to draw attention to a discussion on the UK wiki: http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:EGM_2013/Resolutions#How_the_vote_works Mike Peel has pointed out some pretty serious issues with the way the resolutions we're supposed to be voting on at the weekend are drafted and how they interact with each other. The main problem comes from the third resolution, which introduces Single Transferable Vote. In addition to doing that, it has a seemly minor change from specifying the maximum number of trustees directly to saying the maximum is in the articles. The problem is, the articles say there is no maximum. The two other resolutions amend the articles, the first introduces an overall maximum of 11 trustees and the second specifies 7 elected trustees and 3 co-opted trustees (there is intentionally one vacancy to make transistions easier). If neither of those resolutions passes, but the STV one does, that leaves us with no maximum and everything falls to pieces. Mike says everyone getting over 50% of the vote will be elected, regardless of number, which isn't correct - the 50% thing doesn't exist under the STV approach (it wouldn't make sense). A STV without a well defined number of people being elected is simply impossible (you can't calculate the quota) so we just can't have an election. (We could still appoint people by some other ordinary resolution at the AGM, but the election rules would be completely meaningless.) If the first resolution is passed, but not the second, then we would end up electing 11 trustees, which isn't what anyone intended. If both pass, it works fine, but I know some people are keen on STV but not on the rest (eg. me!) and there isn't any way the meeting can introduce STV and keep the size and composition of the board the same. It is too late to amend any of the motions at this point, and I don't think it makes sense to go ahead with a meeting where it isn't possible for the meeting to reach certain results that it clearly should be able to (we were originally going to have an EGM for just the STV vote - there is no reason members should be forced to make the other changes in order to get STV). Therefore I propose (as I've proposed before) that we cancel the EGM and use the time to have a proper discussion about what we want to do. We can then have the actual votes at the AGM (there won't be any significant harm from the delay - we'll have to have this year's election under approval voting rather than STV, but that isn't the end of the world). If the board doesn't cancel the EGM, then I will be proposing a motion to adjourn at the start of the meeting.

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Another voting reminder
by Richard Symonds 12 Apr '13

12 Apr '13

All, Just another quick email to remind you that email proxies for the 2013 EGM must be received by 15:30 British Summer Time (UTC+1) tomorrow, Friday 12th April 2013. You can also vote in person on the day. *Don't forget!* Richard Symonds Wikimedia UK 0207 065 0992 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. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). *Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.*

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12 Apr '13

Dear All, Just following the quick note I've put on the water cooler today: the Chapter is continuing to develop a privacy policy that will govern the usage and management of data in connection with the sites we host. 'Yawn' you say? Well, the sooner we can get a robust policy drafted and then approved by the board, the sooner we can move on with the formal transfer of the QRpedia domain, and getting to do all the fun stuff with the technology in the future :) Link to the policy is: http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Privacy_Policy Feel free to ask questions in reply and on wiki, but I am on annual leave tomorrow (Friday 12th) so may have to ask others to answer in my stead until Monday! Thanks :) *Katherine Bavage * *Fundraising Manager * *Wikimedia UK* +44 20 7065 0752 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. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). *Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.*

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Wiki Love Monuments 2013
by Katie Chan 11 Apr '13

11 Apr '13

Hi all, It's that time of the year when planning for Wiki Loves Monuments picks up for those countries interested in taking part. In both 2011 & 2012, there were discussions about the UK taking part, but for various reasons it never ends up happening. I would really like to see it happen this year, and to that end have started the associated page on Wikimedia Commons. For those who don't k now, Wiki Loves Monuments is an annual photography competition running in September around cultural heritage monuments, which in the UK has in the past taken to mean listed buildings. Participants upload their photos to Wikimedia Commons, identifying it the subject of the photo to be one of the qualifying monuments with the best photos nationally and internationally winning prizes. If you are interested in joining a working group to help with the organisation, even just a little bit when you have time, please sign up on < https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2013_in_the…>. I would plan to have a phone conference in the near future to discuss what needs to be done, when it needs to be done by, who might be interested in doing it etc. Regards, Katie -- Katie Chan Volunteer Support Organiser Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 20 7065 0990 +44 (0) 7885 980 534 Wikimedia UK is a Charitable Company registered in England and Wales. Registered Company No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office: 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.

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EGM resolution regarding the change in board structure - alternatives
by Lodewijk 11 Apr '13

11 Apr '13

Hi all, on this talk page<http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:EGM_2013/Resolutions#Alternatives_to_Reso…> I have asked some questions regarding the goals and purpose of the resolution proposed, and what problem exactly it is trying to solve. I also tried to understand better what alternatives have been investigated (personally I find the proposed solution a bit strong as a first thought, so I am assuming less far reaching alternatives were seriously given consideration to solve the same problem). I may have missed part of the discussions, so would appreciate any help in filling the gaps in reasoning at that page. Also a more technical question: would it still be possible to pass alternative resolutions (for example, were the board-proposed resolution to be rejected)? Or has the term for that been passed and would you have to wait until the next General Meeting for that? Apologies that I didn't ask these questions in a much earlier stage - I do hope and assume someone else did and the answer can simply be copy pasted. Placing the answers on the linked talk page would be most helpful (rather than starting off a discussion here). Kind regards, Lodewijk

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Backstage pass/ editathon at Queen Street Mill, on 4 May
by Andy Mabbett 10 Apr '13

10 Apr '13

I am pleased to announce a backstage pass tour and editathon, at Queen Street Mill Textile Museum (where I am Wikipedian in Residence), Burnley, England, on 4 May 2013. Details are at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:GLAM/QSMM/event Please note that booking is essential; and inform your networks. -- Andy Mabbett @pigsonthewing http://pigsonthewing.org.uk

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Talk submissions for WikiConference UK 2013
by Katie Chan 09 Apr '13

09 Apr '13

Hi all, Wikimedia UK Conference Committee is still seeking submissions from the community for talks at this year WikiConference, which is to be held in Lincoln on Saturday 8 June. If you are interested in giving a talk, please add to < https://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_UK_2013/Talk_submissions>. We are looking for as wide a selection in topics as we can, so all suggestions would be welcome! Regards, Katie -- Katie Chan Volunteer Support Organiser Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 20 7065 0990 +44 (0) 7885 980 534 Wikimedia UK is a Charitable Company registered in England and Wales. Registered Company No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office: 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.

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Commenting on the five year plan...
by Jon Davies 08 Apr '13

08 Apr '13

Please get your thoughts on the next five years down! http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Towards_a_five_year_plan_2013-18 There is an abundance of supporting material and ideas on the main page but what is mostly needed is your imagination and energy. Jon -- *Jon Davies - Chief Executive Wikimedia UK*. Mobile (0044) 7803 505 169 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. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). Telephone (0044) 207 065 0990. Visit http://www.wikimedia.org.uk/ and @wikimediauk

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