[Foundation-l] Movement roles letter, Feb 2012

[Mathias Damour]

Why would both "Associations" and "Affiliates" both need to use 
Wikimedia marks ?
Does OpenStreetMap need it if it gets some grants from the WMF ?

I hope that these models won't be used to softly downgrade (or threaten 
to downgrade) chapters that would be said not having their "bylaws and 
mission aligned with Wikimedia's".

Le 13/02/2012 08:09, Ting Chen a écrit :
> The Board approves the following letter to be sent to the community:
> ----
>
> The organizational structure of the Wikimedia movement is growing 
> rapidly: since 2010, the number of chapters has grown by 50%, and the 
> size of the Foundation has doubled.  Over the past 18 months, the 
> movement roles group has worked to clarify the roles and 
> responsibilities of different groups working within our international 
> movement, and the Board thanks those who have participated in this 
> process.
>
> We want to make it easier for a wider variety of groups to be 
> recognized as part of the movement.  Below are draft resolutions to 
> recognize new models of affiliation, based on input received to date.  
> They are posted on Meta for feedback, to encourage discussion and 
> improvement.  We encourage everyone to participate on the talk pages 
> between now and 10 March.  We aim to finalize, approve, and publish 
> the resolutions by 28 March.
>
> Thanks,
> Ting.
>
>
> Posted on Meta at: 
> http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_roles/affiliations
>
> == Expansion of movement affiliation models ==
>
> In acknowledgement of the diversity of groups contributing to our 
> movement, the Board recognizes an expanded framework for affiliation 
> of Wikimedia groups furthering our movement:
>
> *: '''Chapters''': legal entities with bylaws and mission aligned with 
> Wikimedia's, focused on supporting related work within a geography. 
> Chapters must reach agreement with the Foundation for use of the 
> Wikimedia trademarks for their work, publicity, and fundraising; and 
> would be allowed to use a name clearly linking them to Wikimedia.
>
> *: '''Partner Organizations''': legal entities with bylaws and mission 
> aligned with Wikimedia's, focused on a cultural, linguistic, or other 
> topic; not be exclusive to any geography. Partner organizations must 
> reach agreement with the Foundation for use of the Wikimedia 
> trademarks for their work, publicity, and fundraising; and would be 
> allowed to use a name clearly linking them to Wikimedia.
>
> *: '''Associations''': open-membership groups with an established 
> contact person and stated purpose, which need basic use of the 
> Wikimedia trademarks for promotion and organization of projects and 
> events. A new association can be formed by listing its information in 
> a public place, and confirming their contact information. An 
> association contact can sign an optional agreement to use Wikimedia 
> marks in a limited way in the scope of their work. Small projects can 
> be supported through individual reimbursement.
>
> *: '''Affiliates''': like-minded organizations that actively support 
> the movement's work. They are listed publicly and granted limited use 
> of the marks on websites and posters indicating their support of and 
> collaboration with Wikimedia.
>
> == Recognizing new affiliation models ==
>
> In connection with its decision to expand the framework of affiliated 
> groups, the Board expands the mandate of the Chapters Committee to 
> include all affiliations, and asks it to update its scope and rules of 
> procedure to cover:
>
> * recognizing all group models
> * mentoring chapters and partner organiations
> * reviewing and summarizing the status of all groups
>
> The committee should also indicate what resources it will need to be 
> effective, including staff support and resources from the Foundation.
>
> This proposed charter and plan should be shared with the Board by 15 
> June, for approval by its July 2012 meeting.
>
>
> ;References:
> * [[wmf:Audit charter]]
> * [[wmf:Resolution:Chapters committee/Scope]]
> * [[wmf:Resolution:Chapters committee/Rules of procedure]]
>


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