Wikimediauk-l May 2013

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QRpedia
by Chris Keating 25 Jun '13

25 Jun '13

Dear all, I am pleased to announce that Wikimedia UK has reached an agreement with Roger Bamkin and Terence Eden regarding the ownership of QRpedia. The intellectual property in QRpedia and the qrpedia.org and qrwp.orgdomains will be transferred to Wikimedia UK, which will maintain and support the development of the QRpedia platform for the future. Roger and Terence will act as honorary advisors to Wikimedia UK in this, as well as retaining their moral rights of attribution, but will not receive any financial consideration for this. I am very pleased we have reached an agreement. I look forward to Wikimedia UK working to support QRpedia's future development. This includes defining our future involvement with the MonmouthpediA and GibraltarpediA projects. A fuller statement will follow. Regards, Chris Keating -- Chris Keating Chair, Wikimedia UK @chriskeating chris.keating(a)wikimedia.org.uk Wikimedia UK is the operating name of Wiki UK Limited, 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

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Joint statement with the Foundation
by Chris Keating 24 Jun '13

24 Jun '13

Dear all, I'd like to draw to your attention this joint statement with the Foundation which I have just, with the authority of the Board, posted on our blog regarding the management of conflicts of interests and this year's fundraiser. http://blog.wikimedia.org.uk/2012/09/joint-statement-from-wikimedia-foundat… Regards, Chris Keating Chair, Wikimedia UK

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WLMuk planning meeting 2 Friday 31st at 2pm BST
by Katie Chan 29 May '13

29 May '13

Hi all, The next planning meeting for Wiki Loves Monuments in the United Kingdom will take place this Friday 31 May at 2pm BST (13:00 UTC). This will take place using Wikimedia UK phone conference call system, free from the UK and low local cost from a number of European countries, South Africa & USA. Please email me for the call in details if you are interested in joining us. See < https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2013_in_the…> for more details. 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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Wikimedia UK election questions - and a question for you!
by Chris Keating 25 May '13

25 May '13

Hope you're all enjoying the bank holiday weekend. It is at least a little bit sunny in SW16 at the moment. I just wanted to say thankyou to JohnBod for asking the first question of our trustee candidates - I have added a second - please do add some more :-) http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_UK_2013/Elections/Questions And of course the candidates' statements are here; http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_UK_2013/Elections/Statements It would also be interesting to know if, as people thought about the election, there was any more feedback on our list "Board characteristics" (1), which is meant to be a set of criteria that we would look for in a well-balanced Wikimedia UK Board. I am just about to add some more of my own comments to the talk page based on reflections I've had n the last couple of weeks, it would be great for more people to join in. While not binding, the "characteristics" discussion will probably be important to the new Board in deciding what to look for in co-opting further Trustees. Many thanks for your input, Chris Chair (1) http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Board/Characteristics

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WikiConference evening social
by Katie Chan 24 May '13

24 May '13

Hi all, For the evening of the AGM and WikiConference in Lincoln on 8 June, we are planning to gather in a pub for some drinks and a little food to eat. Would there be a volunteer to run say an hour long pub quiz? 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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This is NOT a caption contest
by Jon Davies 24 May '13

24 May '13

http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Staff It took a great deal of 'cat herding' but we all got together for a photo yesterday! -- *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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Knowledge is a fish
by Richard Nevell 23 May '13

23 May '13

Hi everyone, Dr Melodee Beals wrote a really nice piece about GLAM-wiki 2013 and allowed us to reuse it on our blog. Check it our here: bit.ly/18kCuAU The bit about *The Milkmaid* by Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675) is particularly interesting. Richard Nevell -- Richard Nevell Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 20 7065 0753 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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Re: [Wikimediauk-l] If you are interested in the google grants results.
by fabian＠unpopular.org.uk 23 May '13

23 May '13

Hi all, I think we need a different approach if we are to put in bids for substantial amounts of money. It is probably best not to simply follow funders objectives, but rather to focus on a goal around which we have already gained consensus, something which would make a real difference and then start seeking out relevant funders. Too often in the past have been involved with groups who have gone into a flurry of activity to come up with a project which fits some funding criteria, when there is not enough time to work up a realistic proposal. Then everything grinds to a halt, until another perceived opportunity arises when a new cycle of frantic activity is initiated, usually with the same result: nothing. I would suggest that if people are serious about going for a substantial slice of funding, then they work up the idea and then see if the concensus of the community is ready to back them. At that stage, it will then be a matter of finding funders interested in the project. all the best fabian (User:Leutha) > Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 10:27:59 +0100 > From: Jon Davies <jon.davies(a)wikimedia.org.uk> > To: UK Wikimedia mailing list <wikimediauk-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> > Subject: Re: [Wikimediauk-l] If you are interested in the google > grants results. > Message-ID: > <CAM7S2qoAWNF7p1tzM=PP5Fd4g7n2m4eQkkLrEEC6kocaFF8dog(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > We didn't apply this time but thanks for the offer. We probably need to be > more nimble next time. > > On 23 May 2013 10:23, Andy Mabbett <pigsotwing(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> I hadn't heard that we were applying, but I've made a successful >> application in the past, so happy to assist with future bids. >> On May 23, 2013 8:54 AM, "Jon Davies" <jon.davies(a)wikimedia.org.uk> >> wrote: >> >>> (Certainly something we should consider f they do it again JD) >>> ________________________________________________________ >>> >>> We were blown away by the thoughtfulness and innovation in the hundreds >>> of fantastic submissions we received. We unfortunately had to make some >>> tough decisions in narrowing down the pool and wanted to let you know >>> that >>> the project submitted by your organisation was not selected as a one of >>> the >>> 10 finalists. We want to sincerely thank you for the time, thought and >>> energy you put into your application. >>> >>> >>> >>> While we canât include all projects in the next phase of the Global >>> Impact Challenge, we do want to share information about various >>> resources >>> available to UK non-profits: >>> >>> >>> >>> Â· *Google Grants* empowers non-profit organisations, through >>> $10,000 per month in in-kind AdWordsâ¢ advertising, to promote their >>> missions and initiatives on Google.co.uk. Get started at >>> http://www.google.co.uk/grants/. >>> >>> Â· *YouTube for Non-profits* helps you tell your >>> organisationâs >>> story through videos. Benefits include donation buttons that allow >>> viewers >>> to contribute to your cause online right from YouTube videos, >>> Call-to-action overlays that let viewers click to visit your website or >>> learn more, live streaming video footage right onto your YouTube >>> channel, >>> and much more. Get started at >>> https://www.youtube.com/nonprofits?info_mode=worldwide. >>> >>> Â· *Google Earth Outreach* supports non-profit organizations >>> with >>> software grants for Enterprise versions of our mapping products. >>> Eligible >>> non-profits can apply for a grant of Google Earth Pro, Google Maps >>> Engine, >>> Google Maps API for Business and Google Maps Coordinate. Get started >>> here: >>> http://www.google.co.uk/earth/outreach/grants/software/index.html >>> >>> >>> >>> Also learn more about how video, social media and other online tools >>> can >>> help you do more on a limited budget by checking out the Grow Your >>> Charity Online <http://www.growyourcharityonline.com/uk> resource from >>> Google, Media Trust and Charity Technology Trust. >>> >>> >>> >>> We hope you find the above resources helpful for your organisation - >>> and, >>> once again, thank you for your application to the Global Impact >>> Challenge >>> in the UK. >>> >>> >>> >>> Sincerely, >>> >>> >>> >>> The Global Impact Challenge Team >>> >>> [image: RVC Logo - link to RVC Website] <http://www.rvc.ac.uk> >>> [image: >>> Twitter icon - link to RVC (Official) >>> Twitter]<http://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege> >>> [image: Facebook icon - link to RVC (Official) >>> Facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/theRVC> >>> [image: YouTube icon - link to RVC >>> YouTube]<http://www.youtube.com/user/RoyalVetsLondon?feature=mhee> >>> [image: Pinterest icon - link to RVC >>> Pinterest]<http://pinterest.com/royalvetcollege/> >>> >>> This message, together with any attachments, is intended for the stated >>> addressee(s) only and may contain privileged or confidential >>> information. >>> Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do >>> not >>> necessarily represent those of the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). If >>> you >>> are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender and be advised >>> that you have received this message in error and that any use, >>> dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying is strictly prohibited. >>> Unless stated expressly in this email, this email does not create, form >>> part of, or vary any contractual or unilateral obligation. Email >>> communication cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error free as >>> information could be intercepted, corrupted, amended, lost, destroyed, >>> incomplete or contain viruses. Therefore, we do not accept liability >>> for >>> any such matters or their consequences. Communication with us by email >>> will >>> be taken as acceptance of the risks inherent in doing so. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> *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 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Wikimedia UK mailing list >>> wikimediauk-l(a)wikimedia.org >>> http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l >>> WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org >>> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimedia UK mailing list >> wikimediauk-l(a)wikimedia.org >> http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l >> WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org >> >> > > > -- > *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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If you are interested in the google grants results.
by Jon Davies 23 May '13

23 May '13

(Certainly something we should consider f they do it again JD) ________________________________________________________ We were blown away by the thoughtfulness and innovation in the hundreds of fantastic submissions we received. We unfortunately had to make some tough decisions in narrowing down the pool and wanted to let you know that the project submitted by your organisation was not selected as a one of the 10 finalists. We want to sincerely thank you for the time, thought and energy you put into your application. While we can’t include all projects in the next phase of the Global Impact Challenge, we do want to share information about various resources available to UK non-profits: · *Google Grants* empowers non-profit organisations, through $10,000 per month in in-kind AdWords™ advertising, to promote their missions and initiatives on Google.co.uk. Get started at http://www.google.co.uk/grants/. · *YouTube for Non-profits* helps you tell your organisation’s story through videos. Benefits include donation buttons that allow viewers to contribute to your cause online right from YouTube videos, Call-to-action overlays that let viewers click to visit your website or learn more, live streaming video footage right onto your YouTube channel, and much more. Get started at https://www.youtube.com/nonprofits?info_mode=worldwide. · *Google Earth Outreach* supports non-profit organizations with software grants for Enterprise versions of our mapping products. Eligible non-profits can apply for a grant of Google Earth Pro, Google Maps Engine, Google Maps API for Business and Google Maps Coordinate. Get started here: http://www.google.co.uk/earth/outreach/grants/software/index.html Also learn more about how video, social media and other online tools can help you do more on a limited budget by checking out the Grow Your Charity Online <http://www.growyourcharityonline.com/uk> resource from Google, Media Trust and Charity Technology Trust. We hope you find the above resources helpful for your organisation - and, once again, thank you for your application to the Global Impact Challenge in the UK. Sincerely, The Global Impact Challenge Team [image: RVC Logo - link to RVC Website] <http://www.rvc.ac.uk> [image: Twitter icon - link to RVC (Official) Twitter]<http://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege> [image: Facebook icon - link to RVC (Official) Facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/theRVC> [image: YouTube icon - link to RVC YouTube]<http://www.youtube.com/user/RoyalVetsLondon?feature=mhee> [image: Pinterest icon - link to RVC Pinterest]<http://pinterest.com/royalvetcollege/> This message, together with any attachments, is intended for the stated addressee(s) only and may contain privileged or confidential information. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender and be advised that you have received this message in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying is strictly prohibited. Unless stated expressly in this email, this email does not create, form part of, or vary any contractual or unilateral obligation. Email communication cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, amended, lost, destroyed, incomplete or contain viruses. Therefore, we do not accept liability for any such matters or their consequences. Communication with us by email will be taken as acceptance of the risks inherent in doing so. -- *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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Call for content: Wikimedia UK monthly report, April 2013
by Stevie Benton 22 May '13

22 May '13

Hello everyone, It's approaching the time where I need to finalise the April 2013 monthly report for Wikimedia UK. I'd love to see contributions from as many of you as possible on the kind of things you've been up to over the last month so please make any contributions by the end of Monday 27 May. You can find and edit the report at http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Reports/2013/April Thanks and regards, Stevie -- Stevie Benton Communications Organiser Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 20 7065 0993 / +44 (0) 7803 505 173 @StevieBenton 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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