New subject: [mr-wiki] Re: Change of role for AshLin

25 Aug 2011

Hello friends,

The WikiConference is going great guns and each day more progress is made
and more things are becoming real. :)

Health issues have kept me offline or on low level of activity for quite
long now. As I was occupying the post of Secretary, the load went onto the
Chairperson Pranav Curumsey & Treasurer Pradeep Mohandas. Uncomplainingly,
they have taken the load. I'm grateful to them for the support they have
constantly given me and the faith they placed in me. However, as the
Conference comes closer, more things need to be done and a lameduck
Secretary is a liability.  This is not fair to Pranav/Pradeep, the hosting
communities or the Conference working group. For this reason, I'm stepping
down so that another in greater health can give the Conference the time and
attention it deserves.

In WikiConference 2011, the Secretary's post is being occupied by a
Wikimedian from Pune. Accordingly, Pune Community has requested Mandar
Kulkarni, who works in Marathi Wikipedia and is an active member of Pune
Community to please carry out these duties. I request all concerned to
please give him the support and goodwill that you gave me.

I want to thank all the good friends and colleagues on the Working Group,
Mumbai & Pune communities and also the members of the Advisory group, WMF
office and the Chapter for the help, companionship, camaderie and support.

But be of good cheer, though AshLin cant provide regular clockwork type of
work required from a Secretary, he is still around to help organise the
WikiConference, alongwith you but in a manner which gives him a few breaks
(without feeling guilty).

I am planning to work on  Outreach and also help any team requiring
assistance, besides supporting all concerned. Feel free to approach me in
these regards,

Thanks once again, everybody.

Warm regards,

Ashwin Baindur
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