[Wikimediaau-l] Sydney meetup write up

[private musings]

G'day folks....

I thought some might be interested to hear a little news of the Sydney
meetup last night in the esteemed environs of The Paragon Hotel at Circular
Quay....

Witty Lama waxed lyrical about the successes of Wikimania (whilst Angela
bemoaned the water quality at Cairo Novotels...)
Tim spoke of some of the million things on his to-do list (including
updating the Bomis archive - and can anyone lay their hands on a Bomis
T-Shirt?)
Nick brought party hats. (we didn't ask why.. just smiled, nodded, and had a
pointy head for a while.....)
...and I gave everyone full details about the riddle wrapped in an enigma
which is my professional endeavor (I could tell you, but quite literally,
I'd have to kill you.....)

I thoroughly enjoyed the gathering, and we did in fact cover (as ever) a
wide range of chit chat, gossip (which worryingly seems to be my department)
and discussion of many things Wikimedia. We also came up with some ideas for
things that could happen in the not too distant future;

We're going to try and encourage a Wiki Wednesday on the first Wednesday in
October, perhaps at the City of Sydney's 'Custom House' building in Circular
Quay (fantastic venue, good for perhaps up to 30?) - we'd like to begin
rattling the cages of those involved in the wider wiki world, and starting
the 'form ralationships' part of the chapter mission. All ideas for
presentations (and especially those interested in presenting) should feel
free to use this list to put their hand up, or share an idea...

We also felt that it would fantastic if the AGM could have happened by then
- keeping momentum would be really good, following the great news of the
official incorporation! Obviously enthusiasm was high last night, and I
don't want to speak out of turn too much - but on a personal note, I also
hope that Witty Lama (Liam Wyatt for those who haven't 'met' him yet) can
still be persuaded to stand for the executive committee of the chapter - I
think he'd make a fantastic addition, and it was good to hear a wide range
of interesting ideas and possibilities across various levels...

If the Wiki Wednesday idea has legs then I guess we may do another informal
meet sometime in Sep. - if anyone out there is considered coming out of the
woodwork, and saying 'Hi' - I'd thoroughly recommend it!

best,

Peter
PM.
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