This shouldn't be restricted just to members ... :-)
My suggestion would be either Oxford, based on the Wikimania bid, or
London itself, perhaps at one of the universities/colleges. It would
be nice if we could do something at the same time (or located at)
with The British Library or similar, but that's possibly a bit
ambitious right now.
Mike
On 1 May 2009, at 23:28, joseph seddon wrote:
Wikimedia UK Members,
As you all may be aware I have been tasked to over see Wikimedia
UK’s operation of and participation in conferences in the UK’s
large open knowledge and free software movement. The participation
of the chapters members is instrumental in getting our name out
there and to move forward. The Wikimedia UK AGM will be used as an
opportunity for those involved/interested in open knowledge and
free software to come and help teach the chapter something and
likewise for those people to find out more about the movement we
are part of.
This years AGM was held in Manchester in (what I thought) was a
very nice venue. After only 2 months of existence we managed to
reach 26 members., of which over 90% were present. I hope and
expect our AGM’s to grow and to continue with such a high
participation rate.
For the 2010 AGM, I am looking to hold it in or a location south of
Birmingham. This is to enable those from London etc a shorter
journey to travel. This city rotation will happen for much of the
foreseeable future, but it is not guaranteed. What I need from the
members is the following:
Recommended city
Possible Venues
Although a whole year ahead, given that there will likely be other
project I would like to get as much of a head start as possible on
those we know will occur.
No dedication of time will be required so don’t feel that by
suggesting a city and venue that you are then committed to help
out. Volunteers will be dragged in at a later date. Things to look
at when suggesting venues is cost, wifi, food, access and size. For
the time being, assume participation of 50+ people. This isn’t an
official bidding thing like wikimania, just simply to get ideas on
the table for me to put together for future discussion.
Yours
Joseph Seddon
Events and Conferences, Director
Wikimedia UK
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