Hi Mikael,
thank you for providing all this informations. I added the AffCom list email that has been lost in our conversation. Clicking on the ByLaws link on the previous email I get an error, so I supposed the right place to find them is here. Is correct?
I will put this request in the AffCom agenda to be discussed. The process supposes a check of capacities of the UG to meet the expectations, a review of bylaws by AffCom, but also one or more comparison with the legal team. This usually takes several months.
We will be back to you if we have things unclear or further questions. Please do the same.

Kind regards,
Camelia on behalf of AffCom

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Il giorno sab 23 giu 2018 alle ore 23:32 Mikael Häggström <editor.in.chief@wikijmed.org> ha scritto:
Hello Camelia,

I apologize as well, for the long time it took to reach back to you. Here is a description of how WikiJournal fulfills each of the mentioned criteria:

Legal structure: 

Records of activities are archived in its online discussion forums, mainly:
The editorial boards and associate editors have expertise in each area:
Their expertise is shared with the Wikimedia movement, in the form of processing and approving article submissions, whose content can be used to improve articles across Wikimedia projects.

Wikimedia supportive mission: The mission of WikiJournal is to publish scholarly works with no cost for the authors, apply quality checks on submissions by expert peer review, and make accepted works available on the Internet free of charge, in perpetuity. The material is then integrated where appropriate across Wikimedia projects, including Wikipedia. WikJournals is open for everyone to contribute. All this is in alignment with that of Wikimedia. 

Thematic focus: Scholarly journals that apply academic peer review to their content.

Critical mass of active Wikimedia contributor involvement: 50+ total members in the editorial boards, in addition to authors and peer reviewers (see links to editors above)

At least two years of activities: The project has been a User Group since May 31, 2016: Affiliations Committee/Resolutions/Recognition WikiJournal User Group
Its reports on activity and financials are up to date, see: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiJournal_User_Group/Activity_report_May_2016_to_Dec_2017

Capacity, or planned capacity, to meet the future expectations: We are a dedicated group of volunteers who will continue to welcome newcomers to the projects. There is no absolute limit to the potential capacity of our activities. We understand and will abide the requirements and expectations of thematic organizations.

Best regards,

Mikael Häggström
On behalf of the WikiJournal User Group


On Tue, Apr 3, 2018 at 11:23 PM, camelia boban <camelia.boban@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello Mikael.

I appologize for my previous answer, a misunderstanding about the fact you are already a user group.
In order to become a thematical organization (like chapters, they are required to have a legal structure, maintain detailed records on activities, maintain an expertise in their focal area, and share that expertise with the Wikimedia movement), these are the eligibility requirements:
  1. Wikimedia supportive mission
    The mission of the organization must be in line with the mission and vision of the Wikimedia Foundation, as well as the guiding principles of the Wikimedia Foundation and principles of movement affiliates. 
  2. Thematic focus
    The thematic organization has a clear cultural, linguistic, or otherwise thematic focus. Thematic organizations need a clearly defined and unique scope, when setting up a thematic organization questions of language, geographic area of operation, and membership criteria need to be determined. While there can be multiple user groups serving a similar or single focus area, there can only be one thematic organization covering their designated thematic focus area.
  3. Legal structure
    The thematic organization must have a legal structure/corporation that is legally independent from the Wikimedia Foundation. 
  4. Critical mass of active Wikimedia contributor involvement
    The thematic organization must involve at least ten, preferably at least twenty, active contributors to the Wikimedia projects. An active contributor is defined as a members with 300 or more contributions to a Wikimedia project on a registered account that has existed for more than 6 months in good community standing (meaning they are not currently suspended or otherwise prevented from participating). 
  5. At least two years of activities
    Groups must have two years of demonstrable programmatic results prior to applying for thematic organization recognition. These activities, and their results, must be documented on-wiki, ideally on the group's Meta-Wiki page. Activities should be a mixture of online and offline activities designed to encourage participation on the Wikimedia projects. The group must be up to date on its activity and financial reports prior to being considered for recognition.
  6. Capacity, or planned capacity, to meet the future expectations
    Something that makes thematic organizations and chapters unique from user groups are the increased expectations. Does your group have the capacity to meet the expectations of thematic organization once you receive recognition? This will be something both the Affiliations Committee and Board of Trustees will consider in reviewing your application. If your group does not have a track record of activities which indicate that you will successfully be able to meet these expectations, that can cause your application to be denied. Consideration will be given for the financial circumstances of the group, realistic demands in your group's focus area, and plans to secure future funding to meet these expectations.

Please feel free to contact us if you have further questions.

Kind regards,
Camelia on behalf of AffCom


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2018-04-02 21:47 GMT+02:00 camelia boban <camelia.boban@gmail.com>:
Hello Mikael and thank you for contacting us.

As to apply for a thematic organization, your group must have a thematic focus, a legal structure, but most of all at least two years of activity, I suggest you to apply first for a user group. The eligibility requirements are (1) a group of at least 3 members with 300 or more contributions to a Wikimedia project and (2) accept the Wikimedia user group agreement and code of conduct.

On this page you can find the way to apply for the recognition and this is a creation guide. After completing this 4 steps:
Step 1: Gather the people

At least three people are required for the establishment of a user group; but we recommend gathering at least 10 in your group.

We highly encourage you to feel empowered to engage in activities and planning even prior to beginning the approval process.


Step 2: Develop your goals and scope
    • What do you want to accomplish as a group? What is your scope? For example, do you want to have a monthly meetup on a particular topic, do you want to reach out to schools, to museums? How does your mission aim to improve Wikimedia projects?
    • What kind of activities do you want to engage in (e.g. outreach, fundraising, public relations, publishing, meetups)?

Step 3: Select your user group name

Generally, creative and descriptive names are encouraged; however, here are a few examples that might help your thinking:

A user group's name and logo should support more independent activity and discourage confusion with other Wikimedia organizations. 

    • Wikimedia Community User Group _____ : An independent club of Wikimedia volunteers
    • Wikimedians of _____ User Group : an independent group of volunteer Wikimedians
    • Wikipedians of _____ User Group : an independent group of volunteer Wikimedians
    • MediaWiki Group _____ : an independent group of volunteer Wikimedians
    • Wikipedia Editors for _____ : an independent group of volunteer Wikimedians
    • Any name that does not involve a Wikimedia trademark, such as "Wiki User Group _____"

Step 4: Set up a wiki page for your group
Once you have a group of interested people, it's time to document who you are and to set up some means of communications. For the external world, you need to designate two contact people who can be identified to the Wikimedia Foundation; within the group, think about setting up a wiki page where people can join; perhaps set up a mailing list or talk page or other forum to discuss your projects.
at Step 5: You can Apply for recognition filling this form.

Please feel free to contact us if you have other questions.

Kind regards,
Camelia on behalf of AffCom


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2018-04-02 19:44 GMT+02:00 Mikael Häggström <editor.in.chief@wikijmed.org>:
Dear Affiliations Committee,

I want to apply to have WikiJournal become a thematic organization. Please let me know what information you will need in order to make a decision.

Best regards,



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