hi,
Since I am one of the few people in the movement who spoke to Arnnon face-to-face, I want to write that he is a really modest, while sparking-bright person, explicitly enthusiastic about Wikimedia and free knowledge.
I want to thank him for his maturity and confirming in action the willingness to support our movement in any way it needs. While it was the right thing to do, it could not have been easy, and I have to say I really respect that.
best,
Dariusz
On Wed, Jan 27, 2016 at 4:44 PM, Kat Walsh kat@mindspillage.org wrote:
Thank you, Patricio.
And thank you, Arnnon. I am sure this must have been difficult for you, that you had every intention of bringing your best work to the role, and that your considerable experience and skills would have been valuable. I appreciate your willingness to step up to the task, which is not a small thing to ask of anyone, and now in light of the challenges and complications it would bring, your willingness to step down.
-Kat
On Wed, Jan 27, 2016 at 12:52 PM, Patricio Lorente patricio.lorente@gmail.com wrote:
Dear All,
Throughout the discussion about the appointment of Arnnon Geshuri to the Board of Trustees, the Board has carefully listened to you and discussed internally. Earlier today, Arnnon decided to step down from the Board. To paraphrase his words, he doesn't want to be a distraction for the
important
discussions that the community and the Foundation need to face in the
times
to come. We want to thank Arnnon for his ongoing commitment and for
helping
us to move forward.
The Board Governance Committee is working to improve and update our selection processes before we fill the vacancy left by Arnnon’s
departure.
We are sorry for the distress and confusion this has caused to some in
our
community, and also to Arnnon.
Patricio and Alice
Patricio Lorente Chair, Board of Trustees
Alice Wiegand Vice Chair, Board of Trustees -- _______________________________________________ Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at:
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