On 18 Mar 2013, at 23:02, Thomas Dalton thomas.dalton@gmail.com wrote:
On 18 March 2013 22:57, Katie Chan ktc@ktchan.info wrote:
On 18/03/2013 22:47, Gordon Joly wrote:
Seems that Wikimedia UK are the body involved in running this event,,,,
Wikimedia UK is supporting the bid, offering advice and support where it can. The actual bid itself is led by volunteers Ed, James, Kimi, Anastasia, ...
Just because something is being done by volunteers doesn't mean it isn't being done by Wikimedia UK. We need to get away from the idea that "Wikimedia UK" is synonymous with "The Board and Staff of Wikimedia UK".
+1. I'm not sure whether that idea actually exists, but if it does then it needs to be firmly stamped out as it would be completely wrong.
In this case, WMUK staff are working with and supporting the WMUK volunteers that are putting forward the bid, and the WMUK volunteer board is watching and providing governance, guidance and assistance where it can. WMUK resources, including policies and infrastructure, will be used should the bid be successful. There may be future cross-over between volunteer and staff roles here, which will be duly managed by the WMUK Chief Exec and Board. The dynamics seem to be working well here at the moment.
The thing I'm personally worried about is that not enough WMUK volunteers are engaging with the bid. So if you're reading this and you're not already involved in the bid, then please involve yourself!
Thanks, Mike
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