Wikipedia Day LA is four weeks from today, so no report yet. Just a
question.
Does anyone pay speakers or panelists? An honorarium?
In the past, we've reimbursed expenses for panelists and speakers, and paid
for lunch.
Thanks!
On Sat, Jan 26, 2019 at 6:14 PM Kevin Li <wikipedia(a)kevinsli.com> wrote:
We had Wikipedia Day 2019 at Stanford
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/San_Francisco/Stanford_Wikipedia_Day_2019>
last week on Tuesday (the 15th). Here's how it went!
1. We had about 60 people show up, but it fluctuated throughout the event.
Our biggest worry was that we'd overflow our venue – several hundred people
signed up before we closed registration! We actually did have to ask some
non-Stanford affiliates not to attend.
2. The lightning talks!! We had a wonderful time with the
spontaneously-given talks and presentations. Going into the event, we had
two listed lightning talks; we had at least six people give talks by the
end.
3. Like Brian, this was also the first large Wikipedia event I’ve
organized, so I misestimated interest in the event. Next year, we'll be
sure to have a much bigger venue!
4. We actually got two big sheet cakes, one vanilla and one chocolate! A
rather disturbingly-large portion of both cakes was eaten, too, though I'm
unsure whether that was on account of a sense of duty to, ah, eat cake.
As stressful as it was, this event was also an absolute joy to organize.
If your region doesn't have an annual Wikipedia Day party, I'd think about
hosting one!
Best,
Kevin
Kevin Li (User:L235)
Administrator, English Wikipedia
Clerk, English Wikipedia Arbitration Committee
kevinsli.people.stanford.edu | contact(a)kevinsli.com
On Sat, Jan 26, 2019 at 2:48 PM Brian Choo <brianychoo(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Hey all!
Wikipedia Day 2019 Chicago just ended an hour ago and it was a blast!
Here are some thoughts:
1. Though we had over 100 RSVPs, 21 people came. Considering the
single-digit (Fahrenheit) temperatures and icy roads, this was good
turnout. Approximately 2/3 of the attendees were new or fairly new to
Wikipedia. As far as I know, nobody came from more than 30 miles away,
though we have recent transplants to the area (one person from Boston, for
example).
2. Something that’s so great about Wikipedia events is that you
change the medium of interaction from online to in person. It’s great to
connect with people about the project face to face and a refreshing change
from online interaction, which can be more tedious. I’m so thankful the WMF
is willing to support these events through their rapid grants. I’m always
impressed by the depth of knowledge both new and experienced editors bring.
Our lightning talks ranged from getting started as an editor to translating
articles, and they spawned great question and answer discussion.
3. This is the first large Wikipedia event I’ve organized, so I now
have a better idea of potential turnout rates and how much food to order.
Otherwise, things went well! People were happy to be there and to learn
from and meet each other. I’ve had support from amazing people (like
Richard) that helped the event go well. We plan on doing seasonal, thematic
events (one in the spring, one in the summer, etc.) Some ideas include
editathons focusing on Chicago history and editathons with the local Black
Lunch Table and Art + Feminism initiatives.
4. We ordered a full-size sheet cake good for 80+ people from a local
bakery, Bake For Me. It was some amazing, fluffy vanilla and chocolate
buttercream. We managed to get through about 1/3 of it. Fortunately, people
at our venue (a university library) will be able to benefit from the
leftover Wikipedia birthday cake. We did not sing happy birthday.
Here are some pictures that I've put on commons of our day.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wikipedia_Day_Chicago_2019_Cake.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wikipedia_Day_Chicago_2019_intro.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lightning_presentation_Wikipedia_Da…
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lightning_presentation_Wikipedia_Da…
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lightning_presentation_Wikipedia_Da…
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lightning_presentation_Wikipedia_Da…
Our mailing list: wikimedia-us-chi(a)lists.wikimedia.org
Happy editing,
Brian Choo
User:Airplaneman
On Thu, Jan 24, 2019 at 10:40 AM Pharos <pharosofalexandria(a)gmail.com>
wrote:
I have 3 questions for everyone who hosted a
local Wikipedia day event,
and I thought it might be a fun group sharing experience if people shared
their experiences on this thread:
1. How was attendance?
- About how many people came? How did it compare to your past events?
Who came, were they from nearby or from farther away, and how was the mix
of experienced editors and new participants?
2. What was exciting?
- What did you do for the first time at a wiki event? What amazing
thing happened? Who spoke or made a presentation that really impressed
you? What unexpected connection did you make?
3. What next?
- What would you do differently next year? What other potential plans
do you have locally, that may have sprouted or solidified from everyone
coming together for Wikipedia Day?
OK, and a bonus question:
4. How was the cake?
- What flavors did you get? Was it too dry, or just right? Did
everyone get a slice, did everyone get two slices? Would you like to get
more cake next time? Would you like to get more cake today? Can you
recommend a good 24 hour baker? How did you decorate it, and what made
your cake special through the words or image glazed on it?
Also, I heartily encourage everyone to upload your Wikipedia Day cake
and other event photos here, and in appropriate subcategories:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Wikipedia_Day_2019
Thanks,
Pharos
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