You're invited to join this coming Monday evening, at 9pm Eastern / 6pm
Pacific:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WALRUS/March_2023
WikiConference North America will return in-person in November 2023 in
Toronto!
Thanks,
Richard
(User:Pharos)
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From: Pharos <pharosofalexandria(a)gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Dec 12, 2022 at 3:00 PM
Subject: Re: Mon Dec 12 North America Wiki-Hub call
To: Wikimedia U.S. Chapter <wikimediaus-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
The North America Wiki-Hub call is tonight, at 9pm Eastern / 6pm Pacific!
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WALRUS/December_2022#Dec_12_meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82040393491
Thanks,
Richard
(User:Pharos)
On Fri, Dec 9, 2022 at 10:25 PM Pharos <pharosofalexandria(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> You're invited to join a call on the potential for a US or North America
> Wiki-Hub on Monday Dec 5, at 9pm Eastern / 6pm Pacific!
>
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/North_American_Wikimedians
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/North_American_Wikimedians/Hub
>
> This call is for people who have participated in WALRUS, WikiConference
> North America, or other local chapters and usergroups in the region.
>
> The idea is to see if we can come together for an federated entity to
> better support smaller volunteer-led groups distributed over a continent.
>
> Monday Dec 12, 9pm Eastern / 6pm Pacific:
>
> * Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82040393491
>
> * Agenda anyone can edit:
> (really, someone has already added an AI-generated strategic plan!)
>
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WALRUS/December_2022#Dec_12_meeting
>
> Thanks,
> Richard
> (User:Pharos)
>
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From: Pharos <pharosofalexandria(a)gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Dec 4, 2022, 12:55 PM
Subject: Mon Dec 5 Movement Charter call for US + Canada
To: Wikimedia U.S. Chapter <wikimediaus-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
You're invited to join a call on the Movement Charter draft on Monday Dec
5, at 9pm Eastern / 6pm Pacific!
This call is for people in the US and Canada to discuss the sections of the
draft that have been published so far, with your members of the Movement
Charter Drafting Committee (including me and Risker!).
Monday Dec 5, 9pm Eastern / 6pm Pacific:
* Zoom link:
https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/88407930105?pwd=VVpBaFpKRThtd29mVzk5RCtOa1FaUT09
Note that we will have a separate call one week later, on Mon Dec 12, to
cover the related topic of proposal options for a US / North American Hub.
Here are the draft sections for your review:
* Preamble
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter/Content/Preamble
* Values & Principles
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter/Content/Values_%26_Princip…
* Roles & Responsibilities
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter/Content/Roles_%26_Responsi…
Thanks,
Richard
(User:Pharos)
I wanted to share this with Georgia Wikimedians, you can see full details
in the thread below.
This is the main page on the process:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2022/Affilia…
And here is the next WALRUS meeting on the evening of May 30, where will
discuss this issue, as well as how to apply for Wikimania local grants for
August:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2022/Affilia…
Thanks,
Richard
(User:Pharos)
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From: Xeno (Jack) <xeno-ctr(a)wikimedia.org>
Date: Sat, May 21, 2022 at 11:34 PM
Subject: [Wikimediaus-l] Re: US usergroups: Pick your representative for
the WMF board election!
To: Wikimedians Active in Local Regions of the United States (WALRUS) <
wikimediaus-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Thanks for providing that link Pharos: this is for seating someone to
an analysis
committee
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2022/Affilia…>
to help rate candidates in discussion with 8 other regional or thematic
representatives.
The ratings will be for informational purposes. The original timeline hoped
to have this decided by the 15th. It was later extended until the 20th. I
am hoping North American affiliates can finalize this within the next few
business days. There are currently four nominees
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2022/Affilia…>
for this committee seat.
As you mentioned, each affiliate is also asked to select one representative
to participate in the affiliate question period and cast a vote on behalf
of the affiliate organization during the affiliate voting period:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2022/Affilia…
See the full timeline:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2022#Timelinehttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2022_Board_of_Trustees_Election_tim…
I am pleased to present the thirteen trustee candidates:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2022/Candida…
Let me know if you have any questions.
Xeno (WMF)
Facilitator, Movement Strategy and Governance
Wikimedia Foundation
On Fri, May 20, 2022 at 10:01 PM Pharos <pharosofalexandria(a)gmail.com>
wrote:
> Hi fellow Wiki-Americans,
>
> Every US usergroup is being invited to pick an "affiliate representative"
> to help participate in the process for the WMF board election, that will
> narrow the 13 candidates to 6 that will appear on the ballot:
>
>
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2022/Affilia…
>
> The deadline is in 10 days!
>
> Thanks,
> Richard
> (User:Pharos)
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From: Pharos <pharosofalexandria(a)gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Oct 6, 2021 at 7:50 PM
Subject: Your Lightning Talks wanted for WCNA this Friday-Sunday
To: Wikimedia U.S. Chapter <wikimediaus-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
5 minutes on any wiki topic, sign up today!
https://wikiconference.org/wiki/2021/Lightning_Talks
Thanks,
Richard
(User:Pharos)
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From: Pharos <pharosofalexandria(a)gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Dec 10, 2020 at 10:06 AM
Subject: WikiConference North America: Fri to Sun online event
To: Wikimedia U.S. Chapter <wikimediaus-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
WikiConference North America has gone virtual! Join the Wikimedia
community, 11-13 December 2020 online for talks, training, gatherings, and
chats.
The content is focused on North America, but Wikimedians anywhere in good
standing are welcome to attend for free. The conference will be
free-flowing, with lightning talks, open space sessions and a virtual
lounge space. Attendees must abide by a safe space policy.
How can you get involved?
- Register (for free) to attend and be informed of the latest information -
http://register.wcna.wiki/
- Check out the schedule at http://wcna.wiki
- Join the Telegram chat as the "home base" for the latest information
throughout the conference - https://chat.wcna.wiki
Participate in scheduled talks and discussions:
- For Friday or Saturday, sign up to give 5 minute Lightning Talks -
https://program.wcna.wiki
- For Sunday, the Open Sessions are for users to propose editing meetups,
discussions or other activities at - https://program.wcna.wiki
- Join the virtual lounge space to walk around and interact with
participants throughout the conference. We are using Wonder.me (Chrome and
Firefox preferred) for video and audio chat - https://lounge.wcna.wiki
The Friday Culture Crawl focuses on GLAM Wiki and cultural heritage. The
weekend sessions are made of events hosted by partners and original
content, such as an update on activity by North American Affiliates and a
session on the state of the Wikimedia 2030 movement strategy process.
It's not all business - the conference is also designed for social
interaction and fun. The presence of a WikiCheese meetup is rumored but
unconfirmed, and bring your own beverage and munchies for social activity
time. You'll be able to mingle in the various virtual small rooms for
topical chats, or perform at the Sock Puppet Stage or Talk Page Theater.
Hang out with friends old and new in the many zones in the virtual lounge.
For all the conference details: http://wcna.wiki
Register here: http://register.wcna.wiki/
Thanks,
Richard
(User:Pharos)
This is 9pm Eastern tonight, hope you can join!
It will be a nice opportunity for us to come together on a Monday evening,
and help select the US community's top priorities for implementation in
2021. It can be a good way to send a message to the global communities and
to the WMF.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82843038757
Thanks,
Richard
(User:Pharos)
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From: Pharos <pharosofalexandria(a)gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Nov 6, 2020 at 10:28 AM
Subject: Monday Nov 9, 9pm Eastern: US Wikimedians' online meeting
To: Wikimedia U.S. Chapter <wikimediaus-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Join us Monday evening, fellow Wiki-Americans -
We'll meet for a pan-USA Wikimedia local activists chat on Monday (Nov 9)
at 6:00 PM Pacific / 9:00 PM Eastern.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82843038757
This meeting, we will focus on Wikimedia 2030 strategy prioritization
topics, and also follow up on the Wikimedia Foundation Bylaws proposals.
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20/Transit…
We'll also catch up on your ionline WikiConference North America and
Wikipedia Day ideas!
One tap mobile
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+13126266799,,82843038757# US (Chicago)
Dial by your location
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Meeting ID: 828 4303 8757
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcQXIJMoHq
Thanks,
Richard
(User:Pharos)
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From: Pharos <pharosofalexandria(a)gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Dec 13, 2019 at 2:43 PM
Subject: Deadline this weekend: Register for Wikimedia Summit in Berlin
To: Wikimedia U.S. Chapter <wikimediaus-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
If your usergroup is eligible, please apply, deadline is this weekend, and
they will not accept late registrations:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Summit_2020/Eligibility_Criteria
Information on how to register for the Wikimedia Summit in Berlin on April
3-5:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Summit_2020/Registration_Informat…
You have to do it this weekend!
Thanks,
Richard
(User:Pharos)
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From: Kevin Payravi <kevinpayravi(a)gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Sep 21, 2019 at 12:00 PM
Subject: [Wikimediaus-l] WikiConference North America:
Scholarship+Submission deadline extended, registration open!
To: Wikimedians Active in Local Regions of the United States (WALRUS) <
wikimediaus-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Hi all,
It's not too late to submit scholarship applications or program submissions
for WikiConference North America 2019 (Nov 8-11 in Cambridge)! The
submission deadlines for both have been extended through Sunday, Sept 22
(academic submissions are still being accepted through Sept 27).
https://wikiconference.org/wiki/2019/Scholarshipshttps://wikiconference.org/wiki/2019/Submissions
Registration has also opened! An early-bird ticket is also available
through October 13, which will save you $15:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wikiconference-north-america-tickets-681896079…
Finally, we have a travel and accommodations page up. It's a work in
progress, but we do have some lodging discounts available:
https://wikiconference.org/wiki/2019/Travel
Let us know if you have any questions, and feel free to reach out to us at
info(a)wikiconference.org.
Thank you!
On behalf of WikiConference North America,
Kevin Payravi
SuperHamster on-wiki
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