[Foundation-l] Announcing my departure from the Wikimedia Foundation

[George Herbert]

On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 3:01 PM, Cary Bass <cary at wikimedia.org> wrote:
> It is with deep regret that I tell you I will be leaving the staff of
> the Wikimedia Foundation at the end of December.
>
> I'm leaving the staff, but I will continue to be involved with the
> Wikimedia movement as a volunteer, both as a contributor and in the
> organization of the annual Wikimania conference.  Much of my work with
> Wikimedia will continue, except now I will be doing it as a volunteer
> rather than as a paid staff person.
>
> The Wikimedia Foundation is not planning to hire another volunteer
> coordinator to look after the specific range of work I've been doing, so
> if you are unsure about who will handle things I have been responsible
> for, please feel free to ask me, and we'll work it out over the next
> several months.
>
> I have decided to continue my education and have begun the process of
> enrolling in post-graduate studies to pursue a theological path that
> I've been considering for many years.
>
> I have very much enjoyed my time with the Wikimedia Foundation, and I
> look forward to continuing to work alongside you all, as a Wikimedia
> volunteer.  I enjoy working with each and every one of you.
>
> Cary Bass
> Volunteer Coordinator
> Wikimedia Foundation

Ack!

But, congratulations, and best wishes on your future education and path.


-- 
-george william herbert
george.herbert at gmail.com