Hello everyone,
The below message was posted on Wikimedia UK's blog on Saturday. Mike Peel
has asked that I share this with you by email.
Thanks and regards,
Stevie
*Mike Peel resigns as a Trustee of Wikimedia UK*
It is with regret that Wikimedia UK announces that Mike Peel has resigned
as a trustee of the charity.
Mike’s contributions both to the charity and to the wider Wikimedia
movement are widely admired and respected. He became a Wikimedian in 2005
and was instrumental in the formation of Wikimedia UK. He has served on the
charity’s Board continuously since its inception in 2008 performing in the
roles of Chair and Secretary at various times. His contributions are far
too numerous to list here – in fact it would be easier to list those
projects he hasn’t been involved in.
Mike Peel, former trustee of Wikimedia UK, said: “Wikimedia UK has come a
long way over the past five years and I am very proud to have played my
part in its development. Wikimedia UK has faced some serious challenges
over the past year and I wish the Board the best in dealing with the
challenges of the future.”
Chris Keating, Chair of Wikimedia UK, said: “Mike is one of the people
without whom Wikimedia UK wouldn’t exist. His good sense, dedication and
hard work have been immensely important to the Board, as has his profound
belief in the Wikimedia movement’s vision and values. He has played a
particularly pivotal role in the last few years as Secretary and he will be
greatly missed.”
Jon Davies, Chief Executive of Wikimedia UK, said: “Mike’s belief in the
mission of Wikimedia UK is breathtaking – he has done every job there is to
do and completely deserves his break from the board – we look forward to
continuing to work closely with him.”
Mike is looking forward to being able to put more of his energy into
the Wikimedia
Foundation’s Funds Dissemination
Committee<http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/FDC_portal>al>,
and also returning to contributing to the Wikimedia projects. He will also
remain active as a volunteer with Wikimedia UK on projects such as our Llwybrau
Byw / Living Pathways
project<http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Llwybrau_Byw_-_Living_Paths_Project…
.
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Stevie Benton
Communications Organiser
Wikimedia UK
+44 (0) 20 7065 0993 / +44 (0) 7803 505 173
@StevieBenton
Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England
and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513.
Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street,
London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a
global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the
Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects).
*Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal
control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.*