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== The full draft of the Wikimedia Movement Charter will soon be shared ==
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
204 37th Ave N, #330
St. Petersburg, FL 33704, USA
E-Mail: jwales @ wikia . com
Telefon: +1(310)474-3223


<section begin="announcement-content" />
der offizielle Betreiber auch der deutschen Inhalte ist und in dem Moment, wo jemand es politisch wollte, Wikipedia in USA dichtzumachen auch der deutschsprachige Content weg wäre, weil er nicht international gespiegelt ist?
:''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Charter Drafting Committee/Announcement - Short notice on key projects 2024-03-25|You can find this message translated into additional languages on Meta-wiki.]] [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Translate&group=page-{{urlencode:Movement Charter Drafting Committee/Announcement - Short notice on key projects 2024-03-25}}&language=&action=page&filter= {{int:please-translate}}]''
:Jeder kann den Inhalt http://download.wikipedia.org herunterladen, um möglichen Verlusten zuvorzukommen.


Hi there,
Sehe ich es richtig, dass aussagen die jemand macht er immer in den USA macht und sie demnach nach US-amerikanischem Recht und nicht nach bundesdeutschem Recht zu bewärten wären?
:Ob diese Rechtsauffasungvor einem Deutschen Gericht bestand hätte, wage ich zu bezweifeln. Dass die Server in den USA stehen sehe ich aber zur Zeit als Vorteil, da eine Belangung in Deutschland schwieriger ist. -- [[User:Nichtich|Nichtich]] 09:46, 28 Oct 2004 (UTC)


The Movement Charter Drafting Committee is happy to announce that the full draft of the Movement Charter will be published on April 2nd, 2024. This will kick off the '''community engagement period from April 2nd to April 22nd'''.
Danke für die Antworten. (Diese Anfrage kannn von jedem Admin überall hin verschoben werden, wo es ggf. besser aufgehoben ist) Gruß --[[User:217.64.171.188|217.64.171.188]] 07:47, 28 Oct 2004 (UTC)Enrico


The [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Charter|'''Movement Charter''']] is a proposed document to define roles and responsibilities for all the members and entities of the Wikimedia Movement, including to lay out a new Global Council for movement governance.
Wie ist denn der aktuelle Stand mit zur Anerkennung des Vereins "Wikimedia Deutschland" als gemeinnütziger Verein? (frage natürlich wegen Spenden absetzen....) Gruß


Everyone in the Wikimedia Movement is invited to share opinions on the full version of the Charter draft – this is the last chance to offer feedback before the Charter draft is updated for the ratification vote in June 2024.
:der Verein hat die vorläufige Anerkennung als gemeinnützig, d.h. wir können jetzt Spendenquittungen ausstellen. --[[User:Elian|Elian]]
:Siehe auch http://www.wikimedia.de/spenden.html -- [[User:Akl|Arne (akl)]] 21:19, 8 Jan 2005 (UTC)


'''How to share your feedback?'''
== Legal FAQ ==


* share your message or question on the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Talk:Movement Charter|'''Movement Charter Talk page''']];
Entschuldigen Sie mich, aber mein Deutsch ist nicht gut. Folglich spreche ich Englisch.
* attend a [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Charter/Community Consultation#Upcoming drop-in session|'''community drop-in session''']] on '''April 4th''' at [https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1712242800 15.00-17.00 UTC];
* or email [mailto:movementcharter@wikimedia.org '''movementcharter@wikimedia.org'''].


[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Charter/Drafting Committee/Updates|Read the Committee's latest updates]] for more information.
In the Wikimedia Quarto, I read the following: ''"To resolve some repeatedly asked questions about the impact of copyright laws and the GNU FDL on Wikipedia, Wikmedia Deutschland has ordered a legal FAQ for the German Wikipedia from a German lawyer who specializes in Open Source and Open Content license issues."'' I am very interested in this. Has this been done? Is there any way I could get an English translation of it? Please reply on my English talk page: [[w:en:User talk:Quadell]]. Vielen Dank! -- Quadell
:The FAQ can be found here [[Rechtsfragen März 2005]] (in German. But the text is GFDL, so everybody is welcome to translate it). -- [[User:Akl|Arne (akl)]] 22:37, 21 Mar 2005 (UTC)


On behalf of the MCDC,<section end="announcement-content" />
== about trademark agreement ==


[[m:User:RamzyM (WMF)|RamzyM (WMF)]] 13:58, 28 March 2024 (UTC)
Hi! We are discussing about setting up a [[Wikimedia_Taiwan|Wikimedia's group in Taiwan]]. In [[Local chapter FAQ]], it says that "A trademark agreement might be signed between each chapter and the Foundation to allow them to use of the name and logos."<br>I have some question about it, so I come here to look for help. May you tell me where should we ask for such a agreement? And, should we apply in our government first or make this agreement first? <br>Please pardon me that I write in English. Thank you very much!--[[User:Mingwangx|Mingwangx]] 03:23, 5 March 2006 (UTC)
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== The full Movement Charter draft awaits your review on Meta ==
== Personal ==
Wäre schön, wenn man irgendwo den Vorstand und die Beisitzer namentlich finden könnte. Sollte ja kein Geheimnis sein, aber ich kann es weder hier noch auf anderen Seiten finden. [[User:Marcus Cyron|Marcus Cyron]] 13:10, 29 January 2007 (UTC)
:So besser? --[[User:Frank Schulenburg|Frank Schulenburg]] 17:45, 29 January 2007 (UTC)


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== Häufige Fragen zum Verein ==
:''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Charter/Drafting Committee/Announcement - Start of community engagement period 2024-04-02|You can find this message translated into additional languages on Meta-wiki.]] [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Translate&group=page-{{urlencode:Movement Charter/Drafting Committee/Announcement - Start of community engagement period 2024-04-02}}&language=&action=page&filter= {{int:please-translate}}]''
Hi everyone,


The full draft of the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Charter|Movement Charter]] has been published on Meta for your review.
Der Link "Häufige Fragen zum Verein" funktioniert nicht. es kommt die Fehlermeldung: Error! The requested page does not exist! [[User:Sven Wolter|Sven Wolter]] 14:00, 24 October 2009 (UTC)
:Hallo Sven Wolter, danke für den Hinweis. Ich habe den Link zunächst entfernt. --[[User:Lyzzy|Lyzzy]] 15:49, 24 October 2009 (UTC)


'''Why should you care?'''
== Bitte lasst in Zukinft diese Scheiss-Banner weg! ==


The Charter is important as it will be an essential document for the implementation of the 2030 strategy recommendations. Participating in the Charter discussions means that you ensure that your voice is heard and your interests are represented in shaping the future of the Movement.
Bitte lasst in Zukunft diese Scheiss-Banner weg, wie z.B. das "233.813 mal Danke!" oder gestaltet sie wenigstens so, dass sie weniger Platz einnehmen. Ich benutze einen Browser (konqueror 4.3.5), bei dem ich den Text nicht einklappen kann und die volle Länge des Dankeswortes von Pavel Richter am Seitenanfang macht mir derzeit ein vernünftiges Arbeiten mit Wikipedia völlig unmöglich --[[Special:Contributions/79.243.71.4|79.243.71.4]] 11:15, 2 January 2013 (UTC)


'''Community Engagement – April 2nd to April 30th, 2024'''
== Markenschutzrecht ==
Es wird angefragt, ob es dem Unternehmen [[w:de:Benutzer:Quainter/FitMobile|sevenval.com]] gestattet ist den Namen Wikipedia als Bestandteil der firmeneigenen Domain zu verwenden, da Wikipedia eine eingetragene Marke der Wikimedia Foundation Inc. ist, oder ob hier eine Verletzung des Markenschutzrechtes vorliegt. MfG., --[[Special:Contributions/46.115.122.124|46.115.122.124]] 13:14, 28 April 2013 (UTC)
:Dies scheint eine wenig beachtete und gepflegte Diskussionsseite zu sein. Oder es besteht eventuell schlicht kein Interesse an der Aufklärung und Ahndung einer möglichen Markenschutzrechtverletzung. Ratlos und mit freundlichen Grüßen, --[[Special:Contributions/46.115.96.10|46.115.96.10]] 21:34, 8 May 2013 (UTC)
::Die Antwort auf diese Frage ist mir nicht bekannt, aber meine Kollegen bei der Rechtsabteilung der Wikimedia Foundation sind generall an Hinweisen auf potentielle Markenrechtsverletzungen interessiert - analog wie auf [[de:Wikipedia:Weiternutzung/Mängel/Logo]] beschrieben, kann man diese (vorzugsweise wenngleich nicht notwendigerweise auf Englisch) an legal-tm-vio{{@}}wikimedia.org schicken. Grüße, [[User:Tbayer (WMF)|Tbayer (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Tbayer (WMF)|talk]]) 01:31, 9 May 2013 (UTC)


The Movement Charter Drafting Committee (MCDC) cordially invites everyone in the Wikimedia movement to share feedback on the full draft of the Movement Charter.
== Wikimedia LGBT ==


Let your voice be heard by sharing your feedback it in any language on the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Talk:Movement Charter|Movement Charter talk pages]], attend a [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Charter/Community Consultation#Upcoming drop-in session|community drop-in session]], or email [mailto:movementcharter@wikimedia.org movementcharter@wikimedia.org].
{{WMLGBT invitation}}
--[[User:Another Believer|Another Believer]] ([[User talk:Another Believer|talk]]) 17:21, 1 November 2013 (UTC)
* You are invited to participate in [[Wiki Loves Pride]] ({{w|Wikipedia:Wiki Loves Pride 2014|Wiki Loves Pride 2014}} at English Wikipedia), a global campaign to create and improve LGBT-related content throughout the month of June, culminating with a multinational edit-a-thon on June 21. There are many ways to help, including translating the Wiki Loves Pride at Meta (or Wikipedia), hosting an LGBT edit-a-thon, uploading media files related to LGBT culture and history, or supporting an LGBT initiative at any Wikimedia project. Thank you for your consideration, and please let me know if you have any questions. --[[User:Another Believer|Another Believer]] ([[User talk:Another Believer|talk]]) 21:22, 23 May 2014 (UTC)


== [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/MassMessages/Wikimedia user group logos RFC - May 2014|Request for comments on Wikimedia user group logos]] ==
Please read the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Charter/Drafting Committee/Updates|Committee's latest updates]] for more information.


Thank you.
''This is an [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global message delivery/Targets/Affiliations Committee/News|update]] from the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee|Wikimedia Affiliations Committee]]. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/MassMessages/Wikimedia user group logos RFC - May 2014|Translations]] are available.''


On behalf of the MCDC,<section end="announcement-content" />
The [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee|Affiliations Committee]] is [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/RFCs/Wikimedia user group logos|requesting comments]] on proposed best practices for Wikimedia user group logos. The committee will seek community input until Saturday, May 24, 2014. After considering the community's input, the Affiliations Committee will publish on Meta-Wiki guidelines for Wikimedia user group logos.


[[m:User:RamzyM (WMF)|RamzyM (WMF)]] 13:07, 3 April 2024 (UTC)
There is already a standard format used by chapters, and that format is being applied to thematic organizations as well. Chapters and thematic organizations have also worked with Wikimedia Foundation legal in the past on custom logos. Wikimedia user groups may also create custom logos, and the new trademark policy allows for logos to be based off the community or Wikimedia Foundation logos. However, there remains a question of the best practice for standard user group logos.
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== Affiliations Committee News (January-March 2024) ==
Please make any comments or ask any questions on Meta-Wiki at [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/RFCs/Wikimedia user group logos|Affiliations Committee/RFCs/Wikimedia user group logos]].


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Thank you - [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee|Wikimedia Affiliations Committee]]
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== [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/MassMessages/Call for candidates - September 2014|Affiliations Committee call for candidates - September 2014]] ==
Quarterly newsletter sharing news and events about the work of Wikimedia's [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations_Committee|Affiliations Committee]].


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The [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee|Affiliations Committee]] is looking for new members. The committee's work requires communication with volunteers all over the World, negotiating skills and cultural sensitivity and the ability to understand legal texts. We try to get a healthy mix of different skill sets in our members.
'''Affiliate Recognition and Derecognition''': [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations_Committee/News/Issue_1#Affiliate_Recognition_and_Derecognition|Recognition of Cyprus, Botswana, Niger, and Telugu user groups]]


'''Affiliate Activities Report''': [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations_Committee/News/Issue_1#Affiliate_Activities_Report|Reports from Belgium, South African, and Ukrainian chapters]]
Members are usually selected every twelve months for staggered two-year terms. The applications will be voted on by the current members not seeking re-election, taking into account comments put forward by the committee's members, advisers, WMF staff and board liaisons based on the membership criteria. A final decision will be made by the end of October 2014, with new members expected to join on or around 1 November 2014.


'''AffCom Movement Contribution''': [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations_Committee/News/Issue_1#AffCom_Movement_Contribution|AffCom engagement with the new Affiliates Strategy and Movement Charter drafts]]
Please [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/MassMessages/Call for candidates - September 2014|read the full call for candidates]] for more information, membership criteria, and details on how to apply.


'''AffCom Administration''': [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations_Committee/News/Issue_1#AffCom_Administration|New AffCom members and advisors]]
Best regards,<br />
[[:m:User:Maor X|Carlos Colina]]<br />
Chair, Affiliations Committee

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== [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections 2015/Call for candidates|Nominations are being accepted for 2015 Wikimedia Foundation elections]] ==

''This is a message from the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections 2015/Committee|2015 Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee]]. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections 2015/MassMessages/Accepting nominations|Translations]] are available.''

Greetings,

I am pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2015 Wikimedia Foundation Elections. This year the Board and the FDC Staff are looking for a diverse set of candidates from regions and projects that are traditionally under-represented on the board and in the movement as well as candidates with experience in technology, product or finance. To this end they have [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections 2015/Call for candidates|published letters]] describing what they think is needed and, recognizing that those who know the community the best are the community themselves, the election committee is [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections 2015|accepting nominations]] for community members you think should run and will reach out to those nominated to provide them with information about the job and the election process.

This year, elections are being held for the following roles:

''Board of Trustees''<br/>
The Board of Trustees is the decision-making body that is ultimately responsible for the long term sustainability of the Foundation, so we value wide input into its selection. There are three positions being filled. More information about this role can be found at [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/Board elections/2015|the board elections page]].

''Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC)''<br/>
The Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC) makes recommendations about how to allocate Wikimedia movement funds to eligible entities. There are five positions being filled. More information about this role can be found at [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/FDC elections/2015|the FDC elections page]].

''Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC) Ombud''<br/>
The FDC Ombud receives complaints and feedback about the FDC process, investigates complaints at the request of the Board of Trustees, and summarizes the investigations and feedback for the Board of Trustees on an annual basis. One position is being filled. More information about this role can be found at [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/FDC Ombudsperson elections/2015|the FDC Ombudsperson elections page]].

The candidacy submission phase lasts from 00:00 UTC April 20 to 23:59 UTC May 5 for the Board and from 00:00 UTCApril 20 to 23:59 UTC April 30 for the FDC and FDC Ombudsperson. This year, we are accepting both self-nominations and nominations of others. More information on this election and the nomination process can be found on [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections 2015|the 2015 Wikimedia elections page on Meta-Wiki]].

Please feel free to post a note about the election on your project's village pump. Any questions related to the election can be posted on the talk page on Meta, or sent to the election committee's mailing list, board-elections -at- wikimedia.org

On behalf of the Elections Committee,<br/>
-Gregory Varnum ([[m:User:Varnent|User:Varnent]])<br/>
Coordinator, [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections 2015/Committee|2015 Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee]]

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== [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/RFCs/Wikimedia user groups approval process and agreements - Spring 2015|Requests for comments on Wikimedia user groups approval process and agreements]] ==

[[File:Affiliations Committee logo.svg|100px|right|link=m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee]]

''This is an [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global message delivery/Targets/Affiliations Committee/News|update]] from the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee|Wikimedia Affiliations Committee]]. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/MassMessages/Wikimedia user groups approval process and agreements RFC - April 2015|Translations]] are available.''

The [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee|Wikimedia Affiliations Committee]] is [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/RFCs/Wikimedia user groups approval process and agreements - Spring 2015|requesting comments]] on the approval process and agreements for [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia user groups|Wikimedia user groups]].

Wikimedia user groups are groups of Wikimedia users who support and promote the Wikimedia projects in the offline world by organizing meetups and other projects. The Wikimedia Affiliations Committee's responsibilities include approval of new Wikimedia user groups.

The committee will seek community input until Friday, May 1, 2015. The committee will then review the community's input, and publish the new process and agreements on Meta-Wiki. The committee will again seek community input approximately six months after any changes are adopted to gauge effectiveness and if any additional changes are necessary.

Please see [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/RFCs/Wikimedia user groups approval process and agreements - Spring 2015|the RFC page on Meta-Wiki]] for more information and to provide feedback.

Thank you - [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee|Wikimedia Affiliations Committee]]

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== [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections 2015/MassMessages/FDC voting has begun|Wikimedia Foundation Funds Dissemination Committee elections 2015]] ==

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''This is a message from the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections 2015/Committee|2015 Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee]]. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections 2015/MassMessages/FDC voting has begun|Translations]] are available.''

[[m:Special:SecurePoll/vote/336|Voting has begun]] for [[m:Wikimedia Foundation elections 2015#Requirements|eligible voters]] in the 2015 elections for the ''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/FDC elections/2015|Funds Dissemination Committee]]'' (FDC) and ''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/FDC Ombudsperson elections/2015|FDC Ombudsperson]]''. Questions and discussion with the candidates for the ''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/FDC elections/2015/Questions|Funds Dissemination Committee]]'' (FDC) and ''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/FDC Ombudsperson elections/2015/Questions|FDC Ombudsperson]]'' will continue during the voting. Nominations for the ''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/Board elections/2015|Board of Trustees]]'' will be accepted until 23:59 UTC May 5.

The ''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Grants:APG/Funds Dissemination Committee|Funds Dissemination Committee]]'' (FDC) makes recommendations about how to allocate Wikimedia movement funds to eligible entities. There are five positions on the committee being filled.

The ''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Grants:APG/Funds Dissemination Committee/Ombudsperson role, expectations, and selection process|FDC Ombudsperson]]'' receives complaints and feedback about the FDC process, investigates complaints at the request of the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees|Board of Trustees]], and summarizes the investigations and feedback for the Board of Trustees on an annual basis. One position is being filled.

The voting phase lasts from 00:00 UTC May 3 to 23:59 UTC May 10. '''[[m:Special:SecurePoll/vote/336|Click here to vote]].''' Questions and discussion with the candidates will continue during that time. '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/FDC elections/2015/Questions|Click here to ask the FDC candidates a question]]. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/FDC Ombudsperson elections/2015/Questions|Click here to ask the FDC Ombudsperson candidates a question]].''' More information on the candidates and the elections can be found on the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/FDC elections/2015|2015 FDC election page]], the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/FDC Ombudsperson elections/2015|2015 FDC Ombudsperson election page]], and the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/Board elections/2015|2015 Board election page]] on Meta-Wiki.

On behalf of the Elections Committee,<br/>
-Gregory Varnum ([[m:User:Varnent|User:Varnent]])<br/>
Volunteer Coordinator, [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections 2015/Committee|2015 Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee]]

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== [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:SecurePoll/vote/339?setlang=en Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees elections 2015] ==

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''This is a message from the [[metawiki:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections 2015/Committee|2015 Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee]]. [[metawiki:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections 2015/MassMessages/Board voting has begun|Translations]] are available.''

[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:SecurePoll/vote/339?setlang=en Voting has begun] for [[metawiki:Wikimedia Foundation elections 2015#Requirements|eligible voters]] in the 2015 elections for the ''[[metawiki:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/Board elections/2015|Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees]]''. Questions and discussion with the candidates for the ''[[metawiki:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/Board elections/2015/Questions|Board]]'' will continue during the voting.

The ''[[metawiki:Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees|Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees]]'' is the ultimate governing authority of the Wikimedia Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered in the United States. The Wikimedia Foundation manages many diverse projects such as Wikipedia and Commons.

The voting phase lasts from 00:00 UTC May 17 to 23:59 UTC May 31. '''[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:SecurePoll/vote/339?setlang=en Click here to vote].''' More information on the candidates and the elections can be found on the [[metawiki:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/Board elections/2015|2015 ''Board'' election page]] on Meta-Wiki.

On behalf of the Elections Committee,<br/>
-Gregory Varnum ([[metawiki:User:Varnent|User:Varnent]])<br/>
Volunteer Coordinator, [[metawiki:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections 2015/Committee|2015 Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee]]

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== [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/MassMessages/Introducing the Wikimedia Affiliates mailing list - October 2015|Introducing the Wikimedia Affiliates mailing list]] ==

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''This is an [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global message delivery/Targets/Affiliations Committee/News|update]] from the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee|Wikimedia Affiliations Committee]]. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/MassMessages/Introducing the Wikimedia Affiliates mailing list - October 2015|Translations]] are available.''

The [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee|Wikimedia Affiliations Committee]] is pleased to introduce the launch of the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia movement affiliates/Affiliates mailing list|Wikimedia Affiliates mailing list]], which is basically a place for all the affiliates (chapters, thematic organizations, user groups) to discuss issues related to affiliates, make announcements to other affiliates, and collaborate on activities and community-wide events. The idea is to help facilitate the dialogue affiliates across our movement, plus collaborative discussions like community-wide activities, joint edit-a-thons, regional conferences, blog/report posts, or other communications from affiliates.

Each Wikimedia movement affiliate is allocated three spots on the mailing list. All affiliates may contact the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee|Affiliations Committee]] to request additional spots if needed.

Please find a bit more information [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia movement affiliates/Affiliates mailing list|on Meta-Wiki]] and do not hesitate to contact the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee|Affiliations Committee]] if you have further questions.

Thank you - [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee|Wikimedia Affiliations Committee]]

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== [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Free Bassel/MassMessages/2015 Free Bassel banner straw poll|Your input requested on the proposed #FreeBassel banner campaign]] ==

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Hi everyone,

This is to inform all Wikimedia contributors that a [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Free Bassel/Banner/Straw poll|straw poll seeking your involvement]] has just been started on Meta-Wiki.

As some of your might be aware, a small group of Wikimedia volunteers have proposed a banner campaign informing Wikipedia readers about the urgent situation of our fellow Wikipedian, open source software developer and Creative Commons activist, [[:w:Bassel Khartabil|Bassel Khartabil]]. An exemplary [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Free Bassel/Banner|banner]] and an [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Free Bassel/Banner|explanatory page]] have now been prepared, and translated into about half a dozen languages by volunteer translators.

We are seeking [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Free Bassel/Banner/Straw poll|your involvement to decide]] if the global Wikimedia community approves starting a banner campaign asking Wikipedia readers to call on the Syrian government to release Bassel from prison. We understand that a campaign like this would be unprecedented in Wikipedia's history, which is why we're seeking the widest possible consensus among the community.

Given Bassel's urgent situation and the resulting tight schedule, we ask everyone to [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Free Bassel/Banner/Straw poll|get involved with the poll and the discussion]] to the widest possible extent, and to promote it among your communities as soon as possible.

(Apologies for writing in English; please kindly [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Free Bassel/MassMessages/2015 Free Bassel banner straw poll|translate]] this message into your own language.)

Thank you for your participation!

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== [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/MassMessages/Call for candidates - December 2015|2015 Affiliations Committee call for candidates]] ==

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The '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee|Affiliations Committee]]''' – the committee responsible for guiding volunteers in establishing Wikimedia chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups – is looking for new members!

The main role of the Affiliations Committee is to guide groups of volunteers that are interested in forming Wikimedia affiliates. We review applications from new groups, answer questions and provide advice about the different Wikimedia affiliation models and processes, review affiliate bylaws for compliance with requirements and best practices, and advise the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees on issues connected to chapters, thematic organizations and Wikimedia user groups.

The committee consists of twelve members, six of whom are selected every twelve months for staggered two-year terms.

; Key skills

Being a part of the Affiliations Committee requires communication with volunteers all over the world, negotiating skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to understand legal texts. We try to get a healthy mix of different skill sets in our members. The key skills and experience that we look for in candidates are:

* Excitement by the challenge of helping to empower groups of volunteers worldwide.
* Willingness to process applications through a set, perhaps bureaucratic process.
* Readiness to participate in political discussions on the role and future of affiliates, models of affiliations, and similar questions.
* Availability of up to 5 hours per week, and the time to participate in a monthly ~2 hour voice/video meeting.
* International orientation.
* Very good communication skills in English.
* Ability to work and communicate with other languages and cultures.
* Strong understanding of the structure and work of affiliates and the WMF.
* Knowledge of different legal systems and experience in community building and organising are a plus.
* Effective communication skills in other languages are a major plus.
* Experience with or in an active affiliate is a major plus.
* Willingness to use one's real name in committee activities (including contacts with current and potential affiliates) when appropriate.

We are looking for people who are not afraid of the workload and are motivated by helping other volunteers to get organized and form communities that further our mission around the world.

; Selection process
As a reflection of our commitment to openness, transparency, and bilateral engagement with the Wikimedia community, the 2015 member selection process will include a public review and comment period. All applications received by the committee will be posted on Meta (at '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/Candidates/2015|Affiliations Committee/Candidates/2015]]'''), and the community will be invited to provide comments and feedback about each candidate.

At the end of the public comment period, the applications will be voted on by the members of the committee who are not seeking re-election, taking into account comments put forward by the committee's members, advisors, WMF staff and board liaisons, and the community. A final decision will be made by mid-January 2016, with new members expected to join later that month.

; How to apply
If you are interested in joining the committee, please send an application to affcom@lists.wikimedia.org by 31 December 2015. You will get a confirmation that your application was received.

Your application should include the following:
* Your full name
* Your contact information (including e-mail address and username)
* A statement describing your relevant experience, skills, and motivation for joining the committee.
Your statement will be published for community review and feedback, so please do not include any information that you are not comfortable sharing.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me and/or the committee as a whole. We are happy to chat or have a phone call with anyone about our work if this helps them decide to apply. Please distribute this call among your networks, and do apply if you are interested!

Best regards,<br />
Carlos Colina<br />
Chair, Affiliations Committee

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== De-Recognition of Affiliates with Long-standing Non-Compliance ==
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== Board of Trustees selection call for candidates ==
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Hello all,
Recognition as a Wikimedia affiliate - a chapter, thematic organization, or user group - is a privilege that allows an independent group to officially use the Wikimedia name to further the Wikimedia mission. While most Wikimedia affiliates adhere to the basic compliance standards set forth in their agreements with the Wikimedia Foundation, [[m:Wikimedia movement affiliates/Protocol for noncompliant Wikimedia movement affiliates|a protocol]] has been developed to address the exceptional cases when a Wikimedia affiliate does not meet basic compliance standards and their continued recognition as a Wikimedia affiliate presents a risk to the Wikimedia movement.


The call for candidates for the 2024 Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees selection is now open from May 8, 2024 - May 29, 2024 at 23:59 UTC. The Board of Trustees oversees the Wikimedia Foundation's work, and each Trustee serves a [[foundation:Legal:Bylaws#(B)_Term|three-year term]]. This is a volunteer position.
In the past year, the [[m:Affiliations Committee|Affiliations Committee]] - with support from Wikimedia Foundation staff - has made a concerted effort to address a handful of chapters with long-standing issues of non-compliance. As a result, in the coming days and months, a small number of chapters that have been unable to return to compliance through their efforts in the past year will not have their chapter agreements renewed. As a consequence, these organizations will no longer have the additional rights to use the Wikimedia trademarks, including the Wikimedia name, that had been granted under those agreements.


This year, the Wikimedia community will vote to fill four (4) seats on the Foundation Board in August 2024. You can see the timeline of the full selection process [[Wikimedia Foundation elections/2024#Timeline|here]].
If you have questions about what this means for community members in the affected affiliates’ region or language areas, we have put together a [[m:Wikimedia movement affiliates/Affiliate derecognition FAQ|basic FAQ]]. The [[m:Talk:Wikimedia movement affiliates/Affiliate derecognition FAQ|FAQ talk page]] is available for additional questions and comments, and the [[m:Affiliations Committee|Affiliations Committee]] is happy to answer questions directly.


'''Traits'''
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Wikimedia is a global movement and seeks candidates from the broader community. Ideal candidates are thoughtful, respectful, community-oriented and align with the Wikimedia Foundation mission. Candidates should think about what experiences and perspectives they will bring to the Board.
== Review of initial updates on Wikimedia movement strategy process ==


The Board would like to find perspectives and voices that are essential but underrepresented in our movement. Accordingly, all candidates will be asked to include statements in their application that speak to their experiences in the world and in the movement and share how those experiences have equipped them to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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'''Trustees commitment'''
The Wikimedia movement is beginning a movement-wide strategy discussion, a process which will run throughout 2017. For 15 years, Wikimedians have worked together to build the largest free knowledge resource in human history. During this time, we've grown from a small group of editors to a diverse network of editors, developers, affiliates, readers, donors, and partners. Today, we are more than a group of websites. We are a movement rooted in values and a powerful vision: all knowledge for all people. As a movement, we have an opportunity to decide where we go from here.


Trustees [[foundation:Bylaws#(B)_Term.|serve a three year term and can serve up to three consecutive terms]]. The expectation is that Trustees serve on at least [[Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia committees#Board committees|one of the Board’s committees]]. The time commitment is about 150 hours per year, excluding travel. This time is not evenly spread throughout the year. The time is concentrated around meetings.
This movement strategy discussion will focus on the future of our movement: where we want to go together, and what we want to achieve. We hope to design an inclusive process that makes space for everyone: editors, community leaders, affiliates, developers, readers, donors, technology platforms, institutional partners, and people we have yet to reach. There will be multiple ways to participate including on-wiki, in private spaces, and in-person meetings. You are warmly invited to join and make your voice heard.


'''Trustees requirements'''
The immediate goal is to have a strategic direction by Wikimania 2017 to help frame a discussion on how we work together toward that strategic direction.


English is the language of business for the Board. Candidates must be fluent in written and spoken English. Previous experience serving on a collective decision-making body, especially Boards or committees, and significant experience in Wikimedia (or equivalent) movement building and organizing are expected from candidates.
Regular updates are being sent to the [[mail:Wikimedia-l|Wikimedia-l mailing list]], and posted [[m:Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2017/Updates|on Meta-Wiki]]. Beginning with this message, monthly reviews of these updates will be sent to this page as well. [[m:Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2017/Updates/Signup|Sign up]] to receive future announcements and monthly highlights of strategy updates on your user talk page.


'''Apply'''
Here is a review of the updates that have been sent so far:


Candidates from all projects and communities who meet the criteria to become a Wikimedia Trustee are welcome to apply. Could you - or someone you know - be a good fit to join the Wikimedia Foundation's Board of Trustees? Encourage them to run for election. Candidates can find information and submit their nomination on the [[Wikimedia Foundation elections/2024/Candidate application|candidate application]] page. If you want to learn more about the role of Trustees or have questions, refer to this [[Wikimedia Foundation elections/2024/Resources for candidates|candidate resources page]].
* [[m:Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2017/Updates/15 December 2016 - Update 1 on Wikimedia movement strategy process|Update 1 on Wikimedia movement strategy process]] (15 December 2016)
** Introduction to process and information about budget spending resolution to support it
* [[m:Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2017/Updates/23 December 2016 - Update 2 on Wikimedia movement strategy process|Update 2 on Wikimedia movement strategy process]] (23 December 2016)
** Start of search for Lead Architect for movement strategy process
* [[m:Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2017/Updates/8 January 2017 - Update 3 on Wikimedia movement strategy process|Update 3 on Wikimedia movement strategy process]] (8 January 2017)
** Plans for strategy sessions at upcoming Wikimedia Conference 2017
* [[m:Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2017/Updates/11 January 2017 - Update 4 on Wikimedia movement strategy process|Update 4 on Wikimedia movement strategy process]] (11 January 2017)
** Introduction of williamsworks
* [[m:Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2017/Updates/2 February 2017 - Update 5 on Wikimedia movement strategy process|Update 5 on Wikimedia movement strategy process]] (2 February 2017)
** The core movement strategy team, team tracks being developed, introduction of the Community Process Steering Committee, discussions at WikiIndaba conference 2017 and the Wikimedia movement affiliates executive directors gathering in Switzerland
* [[m:Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2017/Updates/10 February 2017 - Update 6 on Wikimedia movement strategy process|Update 6 on Wikimedia movement strategy process]] (10 February 2017)
** Tracks A & B process prototypes and providing feedback, updates on development of all four Tracks


'''Community questions for candidates'''
More information about the movement strategy is available on the [[m:Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2017|Meta-Wiki 2017 Wikimedia movement strategy portal]].


All community members, including affiliates, are invited to submit questions for the Board of Trustees candidates to answer. From the list of questions, the Election Committee selects 5 questions for candidates to answer, which the candidates are expected to answer. The selected questions may be a combination of what’s been submitted from the community, if they’re alike or related. Questions can be submitted between May 8 - June 12 at 23:59 UTC. Learn more about how to submit your questions on this [[Wikimedia Foundation elections/2024/Questions for candidates|Meta-wiki page]].
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Best regards,
== Overview #2 of updates on Wikimedia movement strategy process ==


The [[Wikimedia Foundation elections committee|Elections Committee]] and Board Selection Working Group
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[[User:MPossoupe_(WMF)|MPossoupe_(WMF)]] 18:33, 8 May 2024 (UTC)
As we mentioned last month, the Wikimedia movement is beginning a movement-wide strategy discussion, a process which will run throughout 2017. This movement strategy discussion will focus on the future of our movement: where we want to go together, and what we want to achieve.
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== (Initial Review) Notification of Affiliate Expiration - Renewal pending submission of reporting ==
Regular updates are being sent to the [[mail:Wikimedia-l|Wikimedia-l mailing list]], and posted [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2017/Updates|on Meta-Wiki]]. Each month, we are sending overviews of these updates to this page as well. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2017/Updates/Signup|Sign up]] to receive future announcements and monthly highlights of strategy updates on your user talk page.


Greetings [[User:Christian Humborg (WMDE)|Christian Humborg (WMDE)]], [[User:Lyzzy|Lyzzy]],
Here is a overview of the updates that have been sent since our message last month:
* [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2017/Updates/16 February 2017 - Update 7 on Wikimedia movement strategy process|Update 7 on Wikimedia movement strategy process]] (16 February 2017)
** Development of documentation for Tracks A & B
* [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2017/Updates/24 February 2017 - Update 8 on Wikimedia movement strategy process|Update 8 on Wikimedia movement strategy process]] (24 February 2017)
** Introduction of Track Leads for all four audience tracks
* [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2017/Updates/2 March 2017 - Update 9 on Wikimedia movement strategy process|Update 9 on Wikimedia movement strategy process]] (2 March 2017)
** Seeking feedback on documents being used to help facilitate upcoming community discussions


This is a notification to bring to your attention that your organization is currently past due on its required annual reporting. Wikimedia Affiliates are required to submit an annual activity report covering the entirety of the 12-month agreement period in order to prompt review for a renewal. Reports must be written in English, posted to meta via the [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]].
More information about the movement strategy is available on the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2017|Meta-Wiki 2017 Wikimedia movement strategy portal]].


This page is used to track how organizations and groups are meeting reporting requirements described in their agreements with the Wikimedia Foundation (e.g. chapter agreements, thematic organization agreements, user group agreements). It is the central place where affiliates can add reports about their activities, share their plans, and even news or social media channels with the wider movement. When new reports are available, organizations and groups should add them to this page to keep their columns up to date.
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As noted on the meta [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal/Reports|Reports page]], your organization’s '''2024''' annual reporting became past due in '''2024-05-01'''. Please be sure to:
== We invite you to join the movement strategy conversation (now through April 15) ==


* Post your '''2024''' annual reporting to the meta via the [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]] as soon as possible to return to compliance with your user group agreement.
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* Check that your group’s page is also up to date with past report links for historical record-keeping, and
Dear Wikimedians/Wikipedians:


* Please send an email to [[Mailing_lists/Wikimedia_Announce|Wikimedia-l]] in order to share with a movement-wide audience.
Today we are starting a broad discussion to define Wikimedia's future role in the world and develop a collaborative strategy to fulfill that role. You are warmly invited to join the conversation.


If you have any questions or need any further guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to wadportal{{at}}wikimedia.org.<br /><br />'''Best regards''',
There are many ways to participate, by joining an existing conversation or starting your own:

[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2017/Track_A|Track A (organized groups)]]: Discussions with your affiliate, committee or other organized group (these are groups that support the Wikimedia movement).

Track B (individual contributors): [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2017/Cycle_1|On Meta]] or your [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2017/Participate|local language or project wiki]].

This is the first of three conversations, and it will run between now and April 15. The purpose of cycle 1 is to discuss the future of the movement and generate major themes around potential directions. What do we want to build or achieve together over the next 15 years?

We welcome you, as we create this conversation together, and look forward to broad and diverse participation from all parts of our movement.

* [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2017|Find out more about the movement strategy process]]
* [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2017/Toolkit/Discussion_Coordinator_Role|Learn more about volunteering to be a Discussion Coordinator]]

Sincerely,

Nicole Ebber (Track A Lead), Jaime Anstee (Track B Lead), & the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2017/People|engagement support teams]]</div></div> 05:00, 18 March 2017 (UTC)
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== [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2017/Updates/Start of the 2017 Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees elections|Start of the 2017 Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees elections]] ==

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On behalf of the Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee, I am pleased to announce that self-nominations are being accepted for the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2017/Board_of_Trustees/Call_for_candidates|2017 Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees Elections]].

The [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees|Board of Trustees]] (Board) is the decision-making body that is ultimately responsible for the long-term sustainability of the Wikimedia Foundation, so we value wide input into its selection. More information about this role can be found [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2017/Board of Trustees|on Meta-Wiki]]. Please read the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2017/Board of Trustees/Call for candidates|letter from the Board of Trustees calling for candidates]].

'''The [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2017/Board of Trustees/Candidates|candidacy submission phase]] will last from April 7 (00:00 UTC) to April 20 (23:59 UTC).'''

'''We will also be accepting questions to ask the candidates from April 7 to April 20. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2017/Board of Trustees/Questions|You can submit your questions on Meta-Wiki]].'''

Once the questions submission period has ended on April 20, the Elections Committee will then collate the questions for the candidates to respond to beginning on April 21.

The goal of this process is to fill the '''three community-selected seats''' on the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees. The election results will be used by the Board itself to select its new members.

The full schedule for the Board elections is as follows. All dates are '''inclusive''', that is, from the beginning of the first day (UTC) to the end of the last.

* April 7 (00:00 UTC) – April 20 (23:59 UTC) – '''Board nominations'''
* April 7 – April 20 – '''Board candidates questions submission period'''
* April 21 – April 30 – '''Board candidates answer questions'''
* May 1 – May 14 – '''Board voting period'''
* May 15–19 – '''Board vote checking'''
* May 20 – '''Board result announcement goal'''

In addition to the Board elections, we will also soon be holding elections for the following roles:

* '''Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC)'''
** There are five positions being filled. More information about this election will be available [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2017/Funds Dissemination Committee|on Meta-Wiki]].

* '''Funds Dissemination Committee Ombudsperson (Ombuds)'''
** One position is being filled. More information about this election will be available [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2017/Funds Dissemination Committee Ombudsperson|on Meta-Wiki]].

Please note that this year the Board of Trustees elections will be held before the FDC and Ombuds elections. Candidates who are not elected to the Board are explicitly permitted and encouraged to submit themselves as candidates to the FDC or Ombuds positions after the results of the Board elections are announced.

More information on this year's elections can be found [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2017|on Meta-Wiki]]. Any questions related to the election can be posted on the [[m:Talk:Wikimedia Foundation elections/2017|election talk page on Meta-Wiki]], or sent to the election committee's mailing list, <tt dir="ltr" style="white-space:nowrap;font-size:12px;line-height:1.5">board-elections[[File:At sign.svg|15x15px|middle|link=|alt=(at)]]wikimedia.org</tt>.

On behalf of the Election Committee,<br />
[[m:User:KTC|Katie Chan]], Chair, [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections committee|Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee]]<br />
[[m:User:JSutherland (WMF)|Joe Sutherland]], Community Advocate, Wikimedia Foundation

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== [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:SecurePoll/vote/341?setlang={{CONTENTLANG}} Voting has begun in 2017 Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees elections] ==

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[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:SecurePoll/vote/341?setlang={{CONTENTLANG}}&uselang={{CONTENTLANG}} Voting has begun] for [[m:Wikimedia Foundation elections/2017#Requirements|eligible voters]] in the 2017 elections for the ''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2017/Board of Trustees|Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees]]''.

The [[m:Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees|Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees]] is the ultimate governing authority of the Wikimedia Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered in the United States. The Wikimedia Foundation manages many diverse projects such as Wikipedia and Commons.

The voting phase lasts from 00:00 UTC May 1 to 23:59 UTC May 14. '''[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:SecurePoll/vote/341?setlang={{CONTENTLANG}}&uselang={{CONTENTLANG}} Click here to vote].''' More information on the candidates and the elections can be found on the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2017/Board of Trustees|2017 Board of Trustees election page]] on Meta-Wiki.

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[[m:User:KTC|Katie Chan]], Chair, [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections committee|Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee]]<br/>
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== [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2017/Cycle 2|Join the next cycle of Wikimedia movement strategy discussions (underway until June 12)]] ==

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The Wikimedia movement strategy core team and working groups have completed reviewing the more than 1800 thematic statements we received from the first discussion. They have identified [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2017/Cycle 2|5 themes that were consistent across all the conversations]] - each with their own set of sub-themes. These are not the final themes, just an initial working draft of the core concepts.

You are invited to [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2017/Participate|join the online and offline discussions taking place]] on these 5 themes. This round of discussions will take place between now and June 12th. You can discuss as many as you like; we ask you to participate in the ones that are most (or least) important to you.

Here are the five themes, each has a page on Meta-Wiki with more information about the theme and how to participate in that theme's discussion:

* [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2017/Cycle 2/Healthy, Inclusive Communities|Healthy, Inclusive Communities]]
* [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2017/Cycle 2/The Augmented Age|The Augmented Age]]
* [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2017/Cycle 2/A Truly Global Movement|A Truly Global Movement]]
* [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2017/Cycle 2/The Most Respected Source of Knowledge|The Most Respected Source of Knowledge]]
* [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2017/Cycle 2/Engaging in the Knowledge Ecosystem|Engaging in the Knowledge Ecosystem]]

On the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2017/Participate|movement strategy portal on Meta-Wiki]], you can find more information about each of these themes, their discussions, and how to participate.

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== [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2017/Updates/Start of the 2017 Wikimedia Foundation Funds Dissemination Committee elections|Start of the 2017 Wikimedia Foundation Funds Dissemination Committee elections]] ==

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On behalf of the Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee, we are pleased to announce that self-nominations are being accepted for the [[m:Wikimedia Foundation elections/2017/Funds Dissemination Committee/Call for candidates|2017 Wikimedia Foundation Funds Dissemination Committee]] and [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2017/Funds Dissemination Committee Ombudsperson|Funds Dissemination Committee Ombudsperson]] elections. Please read the letter from the Wikimedia Foundation calling for candidates at [[m:Wikimedia Foundation elections/2017/Funds Dissemination Committee/Call for candidates|on the 2017 Wikimedia Foundation elections portal]].

''Funds Dissemination Committee''<br />
The Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC) makes recommendations about how to allocate Wikimedia movement funds to eligible entities. There are five positions being filled. More information about this role can be found at [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2017/Funds Dissemination Committee|the FDC elections page]].

''Funds Dissemination Committee Ombudsperson''<br />
The Funds Dissemination Committee Ombudsperson receives complaints and feedback about the FDC process, investigates complaints at the request of the Board of Trustees, and summarizes the investigations and feedback for the Board of Trustees on an annual basis. One position is being filled. More information about this role can be found at [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2017/Funds Dissemination Committee Ombudsperson|the FDC Ombudsperson elections page]].

'''The [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2017/Funds Dissemination Committee/Candidates|candidacy submission phase]] will last until May 28 (23:59 UTC).'''

'''We will also be accepting questions to ask the candidates until May 28. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2017/Funds Dissemination Committee/Questions|You can submit your questions on Meta-Wiki]].''' Once the questions submission period has ended on May 28, the Elections Committee will then collate the questions for the candidates to respond to.

The goal of this process is to fill the '''five community-selected seats''' on the Wikimedia Foundation Funds Dissemination Committee and the '''community-selected ombudsperson'''. The election results will be used by the Board itself to make the appointments.

The full schedule for the FDC elections is as follows. All dates are '''inclusive''', that is, from the beginning of the first day (UTC) to the end of the last.

* May 15 (00:00 UTC) – May 28 (23:59 UTC) – '''Nominations'''
* May 15 – May 28 – '''Candidates questions submission period'''
* May 29 – June 2 – '''Candidates answer questions'''
* June 3 – June 11 – '''Voting period'''
* June 12–14 – '''Vote checking'''
* June 15 – '''Goal date for announcing election results'''

More information on this year's elections can be found at [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2017|the 2017 Wikimedia Foundation elections portal]].

Please feel free to post a note about the election on your project's village pump. Any questions related to the election can be posted on [[m:Talk:Wikimedia Foundation elections/2017|the talk page on Meta-Wiki]], or sent to the election committee's mailing list, <tt dir="ltr" style="white-space:nowrap;font-size:12px;line-height:1.5">board-elections[[File:At sign.svg|15x15px|middle|link=|alt=(at)]]wikimedia.org</tt>.

On behalf of the Election Committee,<br />
[[m:User:KTC|Katie Chan]], Chair, [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections committee|Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee]]<br />
[[m:User:JSutherland (WMF)|Joe Sutherland]], Community Advocate, Wikimedia Foundation

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== Translating Ibero-America is back! Come and join us :) ==

Dear Wikimedia Deutschland ,<br>
Hope this message finds you well! <br>
Again this year 2017 the [[:m:Iberocoop|Iberocoop]] network is launching the editing contest "Translating Ibero-American" aiming to position the Ibero-american culture outside our borders :) <br>
You can find the contest page [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Translating_Ibero-America_2017 here]<br>
We hope your community can join us! <br>
Hugs--[[User:Anna Torres (WMAR)|Anna Torres (WMAR)]] ([[User talk:Anna Torres (WMAR)|talk]]) 20:02, 1 June 2017 (UTC)

== Learning Quarterly: October 2017 ==

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== Inviting you to participate in the women editing contest "The women you have never met" ==

Dear Wikimedia Deutschland!

Hope this message finds you all well :) On behalf of Iberocoop network I want to invite you to be part of the women editing contest we are organizing along with many other chapters and user groups in the movement. You are doing an excellent work on your local context and we will be so pleased to have you on board.
In this very early stage, we are asking the organizations to add their interest in the following [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/The_Women_You_Have_Never_Met_2018 meta page]
Hope to see you there soon! Hugs----[[User:Anna Torres (WMAR)|Anna Torres (WMAR)]] --[[User:Anna Torres (WMAR)|Anna Torres (WMAR)]] ([[User talk:Anna Torres (WMAR)|talk]]) 15:31, 25 January 2018 (UTC)
:Hi [[User:Anna Torres (WMAR)|Anna]], thank you for the notification. In the next days, we will forward this information to the German-language community and can help to connect you with each other. Best, [[User:Martin Rulsch (WMDE)|Martin Rulsch (WMDE)]] ([[User talk:Martin Rulsch (WMDE)|talk]]) 17:57, 26 January 2018 (UTC)

== Learning Quarterly: January 2018 ==

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== Share your feedback in this global Wikimedia survey ==

Dear Wikimedia Affiliates,<br/>
My name is [[m:user:MCruz|María Cruz]] and I work for the Wikimedia Foundation on the Learning and Evaluation team. In one week or so, the Foundation is starting a global survey to learn about the experiences and feedback of Wikimedians. I am writing here, because I wanted to share with you a bit more about the project. <br/>
The survey is called "Wikimedia Communities and Contributors" and is conducted annually. We will send the survey to editors across all the Wikimedia projects, as well as Wikimedia affiliates and volunteer developers. This survey is going to be our way of making sure that we can hear feedback from a significant number of users from across the projects. This research supports editors and Wikipedia’s mission. This is our second annual CE Insights survey, and we look forward to improving it every year. <br/>
'''We will be contacting 2 people from each affiliate, based on the primary contact information that we have. Each affiliate will receive an additional third link which they can distribute to any leader in their chapter or user group.'''<br/>
Go to [[Community Engagement Insights|the project page]] to see the results of last year’s survey, and to see how your feedback helps the Wikimedia Foundation support communities. You can [[Community Engagement Insights/Thank you|sign up]] to be notified about the results of the survey, or to learn how you can help with planning the survey next year. <br/>
If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please feel free to send them to [[User talk:EGalvez (WMF)|Edward Galvez's talk page on Meta-Wiki]] or email him directly at surveys{{at}}wikimedia{{dot}}org in any language. You can [[Community Engagement Insights/Frequent questions|learn more about this project]] and read about [[Community Engagement Insights/Frequently asked questions|frequently asked questions]]. You can also share your [[Community Insights/Feedback|feedback]] on Meta-Wiki. <br/>

Thank you for your time supporting this project! <br>
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== Learning Quarterly: June 2018 ==

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== [[:m:Affiliations Committee/Candidates/December 2018|2018 Affiliations Committee call for candidates]] ==

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''This is an [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global message delivery/Targets/Affiliations Committee/News|update]] from the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee|Wikimedia Affiliations Committee]].

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The '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee|Affiliations Committee]]''' – the committee responsible for guiding volunteers in establishing Wikimedia chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups – is looking for new members!

The main role of the Affiliations Committee is to guide groups of volunteers that are interested in forming Wikimedia affiliates. We review applications from new groups, answer questions and provide advice about the different Wikimedia affiliation models and processes, review affiliate bylaws for compliance with requirements and best practices, and advise the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees on issues connected to chapters, thematic organizations and Wikimedia user groups.

The committee can include up to fifteen members, roughly half of whom are selected every twelve months for staggered two-year terms. Those joining the committee during the current process will serve a two-year term ending in December 2020.

; Key skills

Being a part of the Affiliations Committee requires communication with volunteers all over the world, negotiating skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to understand legal texts. We look for a healthy mix of different skill sets in our members, including the following key skills and experience:<br />

- Willingness to process applications through a set, perhaps bureaucratic process.<br />
- Readiness to participate in political discussions on the role and future of affiliates, models of affiliation, and similar topics.<br />
- Availability of up to 5 hours per week, and the time to participate in a monthly two-hour voice/video meeting.<br />
- International orientation.<br />
- Fluency in English.<br />
- Ability to work and communicate with other languages and cultures.<br />
- Strong understanding of the structure and work of affiliates and the Wikimedia Foundation.<br />
- Knowledge of different legal systems and experience in community building and organizing are a plus.<br />
- Skills in other languages are a major plus.<br />
- Experience with or in an active affiliate is a major plus.<br />
- Strong track record of effective collaboration (such as evidenced skills at facilitation, mediation, negotiation, and so forth) are a major plus.<br />
- Willingness to use one's real name in committee activities (including contacts with current and potential affiliates) when appropriate.<br />

We are looking for people who are excited by the challenge of empowering volunteers to get organized and form communities that further our mission around the world. In exchange, committee members selected will gain the experience of supporting their world-wide colleagues to develop their communities as well as personal development in guiding organizational development, facilitating affiliate partnerships, and professional communications.<br />

; Selection process

As a reflection of our commitment to openness, transparency, and bilateral engagement with the Wikimedia community, the 2018 member selection process will include a public review and comment period. All applications received by the committee will be posted on Meta at [[:m:Affiliations Committee/Candidates/December 2018|Affiliations Committee/Candidates/December 2018]], and the community will be invited to provide comments and feedback about each candidate.

At the end of the public comment period, the applications will be voted on by the members of the committee who are not seeking re-election, taking into account comments put forward by the committee's members, advisors, Wikimedia Foundation staff and board liaisons, and the community. A final decision will be made by mid-January 2019, with new members expected to join later that month.

; How to apply

If you are interested in joining the committee, please post your application on the nomination page and send an email announcing your application to affcom@lists.wikimedia.org by 31 December 2018. Your application must include the following information:<br />

- Your full name and Wikimedia username<br />
- A statement describing your relevant experience, skills, and motivation for joining the committee.<br />
- Answers to the following three questions:<br />

# How do you think affiliates work best together to partner on effective projects and initiatives?<br />
# What do you see as the role of affiliates in the Wikimedia movement in the next three years?<br />
# What do you feel you will bring to the committee that makes you a uniquely qualified candidate?<br />


If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me and/or the committee as a whole. We are happy to chat or have a phone call with anyone about our work if this helps them decide to apply. Please distribute this call among your networks, and do apply if you are interested!

Best regards,<br />
Kirill Lokshin<br />
Chair, Affiliations Committee

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== New Affiliations Committee appointments ==

[[:m:AffCom|AffCom]] is excited to share with you the news that the Wikimedia Foundation Board has unanimously approved the changes to the Bylaws during the last Board meeting on January 30, 2019.

This change allows the participation of [[:m:Wikimedia user groups|User Groups]] in the [[:m:Affiliate-selected Board seats/2019|Affiliate-selected Board seats (ASBS) 2019 process]].

To read the Board's announcement, please click [[:m:Affiliate-selected_Board_seats/2019/Wikimedia_Foundation_Bylaws_changed_plus_next_steps|here]]

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== Help us make Wikipedia talk pages more accessible to more participants ==

Hello!

Our team at the Wikimedia Foundation is working on a project to improve the ease-of-use and productivity of wiki talk pages. As an affiliate, I can imagine you’ve run into challenges explaining talk pages to first-time participants, or it is an consultation that would interest your members.

We want all contributors to be able to talk to each other on the wikis – to ask questions, to resolve differences, to organize projects and to make decisions. Communication is essential for the depth and quality of our content, and the health of our communities.

We're currently leading a global consultation on how to improve talk pages, and we're looking for groups that can discuss and report on their experiences using (or helping other people to use) wiki talk pages. We'd like to invite you to participate, with the user groups that you belong to. You can learn more about the consultation [[mw:Talk_pages_consultation_2019|at Mediawiki.org]] and if you're interested in hosting a group discussion (on-wiki or off-wiki), you can sign up at [[mw:Talk_pages_consultation_2019/Participant_group_sign-up|the participant sign-up group]].

If you’d like to participate or if you have any questions, [[mw:Talk:Talk pages consultation 2019/Communication|please contact us]] and let us know. The more people participate from many horizons, the better the outcome will be.

Thank you! [[user:Trizek (WMF)|Trizek (WMF)]] 15:29, 8 March 2019 (UTC)
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== Call for complementary facilitators and more to get the ASBS 2019 process started! ==

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Hi everyone, hope all is fine with you!

The next weeks will be intense, as [[:m:Affiliate-selected_Board_seats/2019|affiliates figure out their participation]] in the [[:m:Talk:Affiliate-selected_Board_seats/2019#Tentative_timeline|process that will soon select 2 people]] for the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees.
Since new Bylaws established that the user groups are for the first time going to be involved in such process, a lot more support than before is certainly going to be necessary, among other things, for big and healthy conversations on the topic. Hence, please encourage members of your group to '''become a complementary facilitator''', or sign up yourself! [[:m:Talk:Affiliate-selected_Board_seats/2019#2019_call_for_election_facilitators!|You can add yourself to the list on Meta]] or reply to me to flag availability. One person from the facilitators group should soon be selected to liaise with the Foundation Board’s Chair, María Sefidari, on behalf of all affiliates, and it may be wise to also find a deputy for them.

Finally, if you can think of any huge '''obstacles that would prevent your group from participating to the process''' (for instance, a language barrier, or lack of good decision-making mechanisms, etc.), please [[:m:User talk:Elitre (WMF)|reach out to me directly]]: it is really important that we hear about them as early as possible.
Thank you! [[:m:User:Elitre (WMF)|Elitre (WMF)]] 15:23, 12 March 2019 (UTC)

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== Update on the Affiliate-selected Board seats 2019 process ==

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Hi all,

The Election Facilitators met on Friday, April 5. We finalized [[:m:Affiliate-selected_Board_seats/Resolution_2019|the resolution]], which is now frozen. The Board of Trustees of the Wikimedia Foundation will be asked to approve the resolution.

We have made two small changes to be more inclusive. We extended the date for compliance with AffCom reporting and being in good standing to May 7 to allow time for as many Affiliates as possible to be current with these requirements. The Election Facilitators adjusted the language in case a quorum is not met during the election.

On the talk page of the resolution one issue was raised. The issue looks like to be about a possible candidate. Affiliates will have ample time to discuss the merits of candidates during nomination time, screening time, and they can cast their votes on candidates. The Election Facilitators didn't see the necessity for this change, and left the resolution on this point unchanged.

The Election Facilitators will be Abhinav Srivastava, Lane Rasberry, Jeffrey Keefer, Ad Huikeshoven, Neal McBurnett and Alessandro Marchetti. We will welcome more volunteers to assist us in this process, to reach out to the diversity in language and gender in our communities, and do so in an advisory role.

The nomination period opens on April 15. We are going to prepare nomination pages on Meta. You can expect a call for nominations. There is a draft call, including a [[:m:Affiliate-selected_Board_seats/2019/Call_for_Candidates#Candidates'_profiles|candidates' profile section]] with non-binding guidelines about experience and characteristics for nominees. You are welcome to add your insights, or discuss on the talk page.

Erica Litrenta ([[:m:User:Elitre (WMF)|WMF staff]]) supports us in this process. She will reach out to all affiliates through mail and other channels to make sure we are up to date with (user)name and contact details of your primary contact.

On behalf of the Election Facilitators,
[[:m:User:Ad Huikeshoven|Ad Huikeshoven]] 10:52, 6 April 2019 (UTC)
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== Update about the [[Affiliate-selected Board seats/2019|Affiliate-selected Board seats process 2019]] ==

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Hello everyone!
*The [[:m:Affiliate-selected Board seats/Resolution 2019|Resolution]] has been approved by the Board of Trustees;
*'''Nominations phase is now open, from April 15 00:00 UTC to April 30 23:59 UTC. See the [[Affiliate-selected Board seats/2019/Call for Candidates|Call for Candidates]] and [[Affiliate-selected Board seats/2019/Nominations|Nominations]] pages''';
**Community members may ask [[Affiliate-selected_Board_seats/2019/Questions|questions]] of the candidates;
*Your main representative has just received an email to confirm that they are indeed the primary contact and will perform official actions on behalf of your group (such as endorsing candidates and then voting). Some groups also need to verify their [[Reports|eligibility status in due time]], as explained in the email;
*New content is available to spread awareness around the process - the infographic on this page has clickable links and [[Affiliate-selected_Board_seats/2019/Infographic_translations|can be translated]], and [[Affiliate-selected_Board_seats/2019/Primer_for_user_groups|a primer]] is available, that we hope will be particularly helpful to those new to such a process;
*Finally, you are welcome to help with translations! [[:m:Category:Affiliate-selected_Board_seats_2019_election|Pick one page from the ASBS category]] and, in the next couple of weeks, please consider translating [[:m:Category:Affiliate-selected Board seats 2019 election nominations|profiles of the candidates]] in particular.

Thanks for your attention! [[:m:Talk:Affiliate-selected_Board_seats/2019|The Facilitators for ASBS 2019]], 07:33, 15 April 2019 (UTC)
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== [[:m:Affiliate-selected Board seats/2019|Affiliate-selected Board seats 2019 process]]: your representative ==

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{{int:Hello}}.
The name of '''the only person who will vote on behalf of this group''' to select the next two Board members is now at [[:m:Affiliate-selected Board seats/2019/Eligible entities]]. Please contact me directly as soon as possible if you need any kind of corrections there. There's only a few hours left to endorse candidates, and only the official voter can do that. I would also like to take this opportunity to remind you that '''you can make a difference [[:m:Affiliate-selected Board seats/2019/Translations|with the necessary translations]]'''.

Appreciate your attention and your support so far! {{Int:Feedback-thanks-title}} [[:m:User:Elitre (WMF)|Elitre (WMF)]] and Facilitators of ASBS 2019, 12:15, 29 April 2019 (UTC)
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== Introducing Wikimedia Space: A platform for movement news and organizations ==

Hi {{PAGENAME}}, <br/>
I’m writing to let you know that the Community Engagement department <ref>View [[m:Community Engagement|the department's page on Meta-Wiki.]]</ref>at the Wikimedia Foundation is launching a new platform, [https://space.wmflabs.org Wikimedia Space]. Here, you will find stories for and by contributors to the Wikimedia movement, and a space for discussions of different topics.<br/>
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We know that finding information about Wikimedia activities and processes is very complicated, which makes the learning curve to enter our movement and be successful afterwards, really steep. By centralizing community stories and conversations in one shared space, we believe we are facilitating access and discoverability of topics across the movement, improving, in turn, connections among Wikimedians.<br/>
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As an affiliated organization to the Wikimedia Foundation, we hope that you can share this platform with your local community, and we count on you to encourage them to add their voices. If you’d like to contribute stories, and overall, participate in the discussion section, please read our [[m:Wikimedia_Space/Editorial_guidelines|blogging guidelines]] and our [https://discuss-space.wmflabs.org/guidelines code of conduct] and [https://discuss-space.wmflabs.org/t/how-to-join-wikimedia-space/113 join the conversation]. Find more information about the project on [[m:Wikimedia Space|its page on Meta]].<br/>
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Looking forward to seeing you at Wikimedia Space, <br/>
[[m:user:MCruz (WMF)|María Cruz]], Communications and Outreach Manager, Wikimedia Foundation.<br/>
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== Introducing Wikimedia Diary: A memory book (notebook) for all ==

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|'''Hello {{PAGENAME}}''', I wanna share you about Wikimedia Diary, a public memory book (notebook) in which Wikimedians from all over the world are free to write any worth noting event/activities/experiences by them or community in this Wiki world. It is a more casual place to write about what one is up to.

As we all know, a diary is a book in which diarist keeps a daily record of events and experiences. Likewise, the basic idea of Wikimedia Diary is that we do many activities here in wiki world which we are proud of, but unfortunately it became only the history anytime. So, It is meant to record those activities on the happened date with a signature <nowiki>(~~~~)</nowiki> which is worth noting, and letting fellow Wikimedians know about what inspirational you've did. It would motivate users from all around the world to keep on cool activities and publish a note. I hope you share your activities with all of us on the page, and please let your friends know about Wikimedia Diary. Also, your feedback is welcome on the [[m:Talk:Wikimedia Diary|discussion page]]. Thank you!<br/>
'''Kind regards,'''<br/>
'''[[User:Tulsi Bhagat|Tulsi Bhagat]], Initiator of Wikimedia Diary, Wikimedia movement communications group.'''<br/>
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== [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/MassMessages/Call for candidates - December 2019|2019 Affiliations Committee call for candidates]] ==

The '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee|Affiliations Committee (AffCom)]]''' – the committee responsible for guiding volunteers in establishing Wikimedia chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups – '''is looking for new members!'''

The main role of the Affiliations Committee is to guide groups of volunteers that are interested in forming Wikimedia affiliates. We review applications from new groups, answer questions and provide advice about the different Wikimedia affiliation models and processes, review affiliate bylaws for compliance with requirements and best practices, and update the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees as well as advise them on issues connected to chapters, thematic organizations and Wikimedia user groups.

The committee consists of fourteen members, selected every twelve months for staggered two-year terms. Those joining the committee during the current process will serve a two-year term ending in December 2021.

AffCom continues to closely monitor the Wikimedia 2030 Strategy process that was initiated in 2016. While the affiliation models continue to be discussed as part of the broader strategy discussion, as no decisions have been made to change the current affiliation models yet, AffCom will continue to work in the same manner with regard to affiliate recognitions and intervention support for affiliates with issues of non-compliance in 2020. Specifically, AffCom will continue to process applications for user group and chapter/thematic organization creation, while we await the strategy next steps and begin to prepare for a smooth transition of the committee and affiliates ecosystem to any changing movement structures and systems in 2021.
Being a part of the Affiliations Committee requires communication with volunteers all over the world, negotiating skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to understand legal texts. We look for a healthy mix of different skill sets in our members.

=== Required and Recommended Skills for Affiliations Committee Members ===
Across all committee members there are additional relevant skills as well as requirements which help to support the committee and its sustainability which include both required and relevant general skills
====Required Skills====
* Fluency in English
* Availability of up to 5 hours per week, and the time to participate in a monthly one and two-hour voice/video meetings.
* Willingness to use one's real name in committee activities (including contacts with current and potential affiliates) when appropriate.
* Strong track record of effective collaboration
* International orientation
====Relevant Skills====
* Skills in other languages are a major plus.
* Public Communications (English writing and speaking skills)
* Strong understanding of the structure and work of affiliates and the Wikimedia Foundation.
* Documentation practices
* Interviewing experience
* Knowledge of different legal systems and experience in community building and organizing are a plus
* Experience with, or in, an active affiliate is a major plus.
* Teamwork
** Focusing on shared goals instead of disagreements
** Focusing on the conflict at hand and not past ones
** Ensuring each member of the team has a clearly defined role, which can help reduce disagreements over areas of responsibility
** Project and people management to coordinate different parties on a shared plan and seeing it through to completion.
* Problem-Solving
** Ability to evaluate various solutions
** Ability to consider multiple interests and points of view
** Willingness to revisit unresolved issues
** The capacity to recognize and respond to important matters
** The ability to seek compromise and avoid punishing
* Ability to work and communicate with other languages and cultures.
Given the expectations for maintaining course in 2020 and preparing for potential 2021 transitions, it is important that we are also clear about two different skill sets critical to committee support at this time. The first skillset is oriented to understanding affiliate dynamics and organizational development patterns to successfully process affiliate applications for recognition; the other is oriented to conflict prevention and intervention support for affiliates in conflict.
==== Affiliate Recognitions Relevant Skills====
* Administration
** Willingness to process applications through a set, perhaps bureaucratic process.
** Attention to detail
* Monitoring & Strategic Development
** Readiness to participate in political discussions on the role and future of affiliates, models of affiliation, and similar topics.
* Organizational Awareness
** Understanding of and community building and organizational development
** Understanding of group dynamics
** Awareness of the affiliates ecosystem and models
====Conflict Prevention & Intervention Relevant Skills====
* Communication
** Active listening
** Reading nonverbal cues
** Knowing when to interrupt and when to stay quiet
** Being culturally sensitive at the same time remaining clear and concise when explaining a concept or opinion
*Stress Management
** Patience
** Positivity
** Ability to inject a dose of humor to dilute anger and frustration when needed
** Taking well-timed breaks that can bring calm in the midst of flared tempers
** Ability to manage stress while remaining alert and calm
*Emotional Intelligence
** Being emotionally aware,
** Ability to control emotions and behaviors,
** Ability to practice empathy,
** Impartiality,
** Don’t take anything personally,
** Being aware of and respectful of differences.
* Facilitation skills
** Meeting facilitation experience
** Peer or community mediation training
** Peer or community mediation experience
Do you have any of these skill sets and an interest to support movement affiliates?

We are looking for people who are excited by the challenge of empowering volunteers to get organized and form communities that further our mission around the world. In exchange, committee members selected will gain the experience of supporting their world-wide colleagues to develop their communities as well as personal development in guiding organizational development, facilitating affiliate partnerships, and professional communications.

===Selection process===

As a reflection of our commitment to openness, transparency, and bilateral engagement with the Wikimedia community, the 2019 member selection process will include a public review and comment period. We invite you to share with us you applications, specifying your focus area you’re interested in. All applications received by the committee will be posted on Meta, and the community will be invited to provide comments and feedback about each candidate.

At the end of the public comment period, the applications will be voted on by the members of the committee who are not seeking re-election, taking into account comments put forward by the committee's members, advisors, Wikimedia Foundation staff and board liaisons, and the community. A final decision will be made by mid-January 2020, with new members expected to join later that month.

===How to apply===

If you are interested in joining the committee, please post your application on ''[[Affiliations Committee/Candidates/December 2019|the nomination page]]'' and send an email '''announcing your application to AffCom{{@}}lists.wikimedia.org by 10 January 2020'''. Your application must include the following information:

* Your full name and Wikimedia username
* A statement describing your relevant experience, skills, and motivation for joining the committee.
* Answers to the following questions:
# How do you think affiliates work best together to partner on effective projects and initiatives?
# What do you see as the role of affiliates in the Wikimedia movement in the next three years?
# What do you feel you will bring to the committee that makes you uniquely qualified?
# Which subcommittee are you most interested in serving on: Recognitions OR Conflict Prevention & Intervention?

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me and/or the committee as a whole. We are happy to chat or have a phone call with anyone about our work if this helps them decide to apply. Please distribute this call among your networks, and do apply if you are interested!


On behalf of the committee,

Camelia Boban, AffCom member



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== Invitation to participate in Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos ==

Dear Wikimedia Affiliate Community,

We are inviting you to participate in [[Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos|Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos (WPWP)]], a new global contest scheduled to run from July through August 2020:

Participants will choose among Wikipedia pages without photo images, then add a suitable file from among the many thousands of photos in the Wikimedia Commons, especially those uploaded from thematic contests (Wiki Loves Africa, Wiki Loves Earth, Wiki Loves Folklore, etc.) over the years.

WPWP offers a focused task for guiding new editors through the steps of adding content to existing pages. It can be used to organize editing workshops and edit-a-thons.

The organizing team is looking for a contact person at the Chapter, Thematic group & Wikimedia User Group level (geographically or thematically), or for a language WP, to coordinate the project locally. We’d be glad for you to sign up directly at [[Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos/Participating Communities| WPWP Participating Communities]]

Thank you,

Deborah Schwartz Jacobs

On behalf of Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos Organizing Team - 21:19, 9 May 2020 (UTC)
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== Broken links on this page ==

{{Ping|Jan Apel (WMDE)}} (not sure who is responsible for updates to this page): Hi, I was trying to find a current staff listing, but the staff links on this page are broken. https://www.wikimedia.de/transparenz/ refers to https://www.wikimedia.de/ueber-uns/mitarbeitende/ but that is also a 404. Other links on this page may also need to be updated.--[[User:Eloquence|Eloquence]] ([[User talk:Eloquence|talk]]) 08:38, 20 May 2020 (UTC)
:Hi [[User:Eloquence|Eloquence]], the staff page on the Wikimedia Deutschland website is currently offline. Let me know if I can look up someone on the internal org chart for you. --[[User:Gnom|Gnom]] ([[User talk:Gnom|talk]]) 19:44, 20 May 2020 (UTC)

== [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee/MassMessages/Call_for_candidates_-_June_2020 Call for candidates - June 2020] ==

Hi everyone,

The [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee Affiliations Committee] (AffCom) – the committee responsible for guiding volunteers in establishing and sustaining [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_chapters Wikimedia chapters], [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_thematic_organizations thematic organizations], and [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User_groups user groups] – is seeking new members!

The main role of the AffCom is to guide groups of volunteers that are interested in forming Wikimedia affiliates. We review applications from new groups, answer questions and provide advice about the different Wikimedia affiliation models and processes, review affiliate bylaws for compliance with requirements and best practices, and update the [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_of_Trustees Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees] as well as advise them on issues connected to chapters, thematic organizations and Wikimedia user groups.

The committee consists of five to fifteen members, selected at least once every year, to serve two-year terms. As the committee must hold mid-year elections to replenish its members at this time, those joining the committee during the current process will serve a slightly extended term from July 2020 through December 2022.

AffCom continues to closely monitor the [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20 Wikimedia 2030 Strategy process] initiated in 2016. While the affiliation models continue to be discussed as part of the broader strategy discussion, as no decisions have been made to change the current affiliation models yet, AffCom continues to work in the same manner with regard to affiliate recognitions and intervention support for affiliates with issues of non-compliance in 2020. AffCom continues to process applications for user group and chapter/thematic organization creation, while we await the strategy next steps and begin to prepare for a smooth transition of the committee and affiliates ecosystem to any changing movement structures and systems in 2021.
Being a part of the AffCom requires communication with volunteers all over the world, negotiating skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to understand legal texts. We look for a mix of different skill sets in our members.

'''[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee/MassMessages/Call_for_candidates_-_June_2020 Click here for further details]'''.

[[User:Doc James|James Heilman]] on behalf of AffCom

[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 06:18, 13 June 2020 (UTC)
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== Affiliations Committee elections announcement June 2020 ==

Hi everyone,

This is a friendly reminder that the Affiliations Committee (AffCom) – the committee responsible for guiding volunteers in establishing and sustaining Wikimedia chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups – is seeking new members! The deadline to post your application on the [[Affiliations Committee/Candidates/June 2020|nomination page]] is 30 June 2020.

* Application process: Considering the anticipated changes following the Strategy recommendations, we had a limited scope to introduce changes in the process. We have made a small but impactful addition to the application process by introducing the Self Assessment survey form which will help the committee know more about your engagement as endorsements are not consistently shared, may not be representative, and often do not speak to the specific skills needed.
* Selection process: No change; see: [[Affiliations Committee/Rules of Procedure|Membership]].

If you have any questions, please contact me and/or the committee as a whole. We are happy to answer questions about our work if this helps people decide to apply. Please distribute this announcement among your networks. Good luck to all the candidates!

On behalf of the committee,

--[[User:Rosiestep|Rosiestep]] ([[User talk:Rosiestep|talk]]) 00:49, 19 June 2020 (UTC) via MassMessaging
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== Links gehen nicht==
Ein Großteil der Links auf die Berichte des Vereins (Jahresplanung und Jahresabschlüsse) gehen ins Leere. Kann man das bitte fixen? Danke!--[[User:Schreibvieh|Schreibvieh]] ([[User talk:Schreibvieh|talk]]) 18:38, 21 June 2020 (UTC)
:Hallo [[User:Schreibvieh|Schreibvieh]], [[User:Tjane Hartenstein (WMDE)|Tjane]] hatte neulich schon ein paar Links [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikimedia_Deutschland&action=history aktualisiert]. Die Links auf den alten Blog müssen in der Tat auch noch angepasst werden. --[[User:Gnom|Gnom]] ([[User talk:Gnom|talk]]) 20:59, 21 June 2020 (UTC)

== Feedback on movement names ==

There are a lot of conversations happening about the future of our movement names. We hope that you are part of these discussions and that your community is represented.

Since 16 June, the Foundation Brand Team has been running a [https://wikimedia.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9G2dN7P0T7gPqpD survey] in 7 languages about [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Communications/Wikimedia brands/2030 movement brand project/Naming convention proposals|3 naming options]]. There are also community members sharing concerns about renaming in a [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Community open letter on renaming|Community Open Letter]].

You should have received a separate affiliate survey via email. If you have not, feel free to email brandproject{{@}}wikimedia.org.

Our goal in this call for feedback is to hear from across the community, so we encourage you to participate in the survey, the open letter, or both. The survey will go through 7 July in all timezones. Input from the survey and discussions will be analyzed and published on Meta-Wiki.

Thanks for thinking about the future of the movement --[[:m:Talk:Communications/Wikimedia brands/2030 movement brand project|The Brand Project team]], 13:37, 2 July 2020 (UTC)

''Note: The survey is conducted via a third-party service, which may subject it to additional terms. For more information on privacy and data-handling, see the [[foundation:Special:MyLanguage/Naming Convention Proposals Movement Feedback Survey Privacy Statement|survey privacy statement]].''
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== Announcing a new wiki project! Welcome, Abstract Wikipedia ==

<small>''Hello everyone. I am posting the announcement below, which you may have missed elsewhere, and in the hope that you can share it with your local communities. Please note that it may be available in your language at [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Abstract Wikipedia/July 2020 announcement]]. Thanks for your attention! [[:m:User:Elitre (WMF)]]''</small>


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Hi all,

It is my honor to introduce Abstract Wikipedia, a new project that has been unanimously approved by the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees. Abstract Wikipedia proposes a new way to generate baseline encyclopedic content in a multilingual fashion, allowing more contributors and more readers to share more knowledge in more languages. It is an approach that aims to make cross-lingual cooperation easier on our projects, increase the sustainability of our movement through expanding access to participation, improve the user experience for readers of all languages, and innovate in free knowledge by connecting some of the strengths of our movement to create something new.

This is our first new project in over seven years. Abstract Wikipedia was submitted as a project proposal by Denny Vrandečić in May 2020 <ref>[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Abstract Wikipedia|Abstract Wikipedia]]</ref> after years of preparation and research, leading to a detailed plan and lively discussions in the Wikimedia communities. We know that the energy and the creativity of the community often runs up against language barriers, and information that is available in one language may not make it to other language Wikipedias. Abstract Wikipedia intends to look and feel like a Wikipedia, but build on the powerful, language-independent conceptual models of Wikidata, with the goal of letting volunteers create and maintain Wikipedia articles across our polyglot Wikimedia world.

The project will allow volunteers to assemble the fundamentals of an article using words and entities from Wikidata. Because Wikidata uses conceptual models that are meant to be universal across languages, it should be possible to use and extend these building blocks of knowledge to create models for articles that also have universal value. Using code, volunteers will be able to translate these abstract “articles” into their own languages. If successful, this could eventually allow everyone to read about any topic in Wikidata in their own language.

As you can imagine, this work will require a lot of software development, and a lot of cooperation among Wikimedians. In order to make this effort possible, Denny will join the Foundation as a staff member in July and lead this initiative. You may know Denny as the creator of Wikidata, a long-time community member, a former staff member at Wikimedia Deutschland, and a former Trustee at the Wikimedia Foundation <ref>[[m:User:Denny|User:Denny]]</ref>. We are very excited that Denny will bring his skills and expertise to work on this project alongside the Foundation’s product, technology, and community liaison teams.

It is important to acknowledge that this is an experimental project, and that every Wikipedia community has different needs. This project may offer some communities great advantages. Other communities may engage less. Every language Wikipedia community will be free to choose and moderate whether or how they would use content from this project.

We are excited that this new wiki-project has the possibility to advance knowledge equity through increased access to knowledge. It also invites us to consider and engage with critical questions about how and by whom knowledge is constructed. We look forward to working in cooperation with the communities to think through these important questions.

There is much to do as we begin designing a plan for Abstract Wikipedia in close collaboration with our communities. I encourage you to get involved by going to the project page and joining the new mailing list <ref>[[mail:abstract-wikipedia|Abstract Wikipedia mailing list]]</ref>. We recognize that Abstract Wikipedia is ambitious, but we also recognize its potential. We invite you all to join us on a new, unexplored path.

Yours,

Katherine Maher (Executive Director, Wikimedia Foundation) -16:51, 10 July 2020 (UTC)

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== Plan und Wirklichkeit ==

Guten Tag,

es gibt [[Wikimedia Deutschland/Planung 2020]] (die Diskussionsseite ist fast leer).

es gibt [[Wikimedia Deutschland/Planung 2020/Halbjahresbericht 2020]] der im wesentlichen ein Zahlenwerk enthält.

es fehlt jeglicher Entwurf oder Hinweis zu [[Wikimedia Deutschland/Planung 2021]] (Stand heute).

es fehlt jeglicher Bericht zur Umsetzung von Planzielen ausserhalb des Wirtschaftsplans. Beispiele:
* "Reflexion und strategischer Dialog"
* [[Sustainability_Initiative/de|Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative]]

Es wäre sinnvoll mit der Planung 2021 anzufangen und grundsätzlich in den Berichten auf Ergebnisse die nicht "Cent & Euro" betreffen hinzuweisen.

Grüße --[[Special:Contributions/80.187.113.225|80.187.113.225]] 12:44, 19 August 2020 (UTC)
:Hallo, danke für deine Nachricht. Der inhaltliche Halbjahresbericht 2020 wird vom Präsidium am 28. August besprochen, das Protokoll wird anschließend veröffentlicht. Die Planung für 2021 wird im Anschluss auf die Strategieklausur im Oktober vom Vorstand aufgestellt und vom Präsidium Anfang Dezember beschlossen. Wenn du weitere Fragen hast, gib gern Bescheid. --[[User:Gnom|Gnom]] ([[User talk:Gnom|talk]]) 17:02, 19 August 2020 (UTC)

== Sunday September 20 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:Bookid-stnicholasserial4821dodg (14805019873).jpg|thumb|Birds of a feather flock together.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August SWAN meeting]] and June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates, this month we are meeting on Sunday September 20, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 01:49, 18 September 2020 (UTC)

== Sunday October 25 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:Laram777 - Friends (by).jpg|thumb|Friendship is a movement value.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]] and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]] SWAN meetings, and June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including the recent [[Wikimedia Foundation Board noticeboard/October 2020 - Proposed Bylaws changes|proposed changes to the Wikimedia Foundation Bylaws]], this month we are meeting on Sunday October 25, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 17:05, 20 October 2020 (UTC)

== Call for insights on ways to better communicate the work of the movement ==

The Movement Strategy recommendations published this year made clear the importance of establishing stronger communications within our movement. To this end, the Foundation wants to gather insights from communities, including affiliates, on ways we all might more consistently communicate about our collective work, and better highlight community contributions from across the movement. Over the coming months, we will be running focus groups and online discussions to collect these insights. We hope your affiliate will decide to share your thoughts by participating in a focus group or [[m:Movement communications insights|joining the discussion on Meta-Wiki]].

[[m:User:ELappen (WMF)|ELappen (WMF)]] ([[m:User talk:ELappen (WMF)|talk]]) 18:54, 18 November 2020 (UTC)
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== Sunday November 29 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==
[[File:Black Swan in Flight Crop.jpg|thumb|Take flight with us.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]], and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|October]] SWAN meetings, and June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including the recent [[Wikimedia Foundation Board noticeboard/October 2020 - Proposed Bylaws changes|proposed changes to the Wikimedia Foundation Bylaws]], this month we are meeting on Sunday November 29, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(Note that the UTC times of {{zonestamp|2020-11-29 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2020-11-29 19:00|19:00 UTC}} are the same as before, although a number of places have had daylight savings time changes since our last meeting).--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 18:43, 24 November 2020 (UTC)

== Sunday January 10 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==
[[File:Rylov Blue Expanse.jpg|thumb|Into the blue.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|October]], and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|November]] SWAN meetings, and June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/IGC-MC|SWAN input on Interim Global Council and Movement Charter]]''', this month we are meeting on Sunday January 10, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

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--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 18:34, 1 January 2021 (UTC)

== Project Grant Open Call ==

This is the announcement for the [[m:Grants:Project|Project Grants program]] open call that started on January 11, with the submission deadline of February 10, 2021.<br> This first open call will be focussed on Community Organizing proposals. A second open call focused on research and software proposals is scheduled from February 15 with a submission deadline of March 16, 2021.<br>

For the Round 1 open call, we invite you to propose grant applications that fall under community development and organizing (offline and online) categories. Project Grant funds are available to support individuals, groups, and organizations to implement new experiments and proven ideas, from organizing a better process on your wiki, coordinating a campaign or editathon series to providing other support for community building. We offer the following resources to help you plan your project and complete a grant proposal:<br>

Weekly proposals clinics via Zoom during the Open Call. Join us for [[m:Grants:Project|#Upcoming_Proposal_Clinics|real-time discussions]] with Program Officers and select thematic experts and get live feedback about your Project Grants proposal. We’ll answer questions and help you make your proposal better.<br>
* [[m:Grants:Project/Tutorial|Video tutorials]] for writing a strong application<br>
* General [[m:Grants:Project/Plan|planning page]] for Project Grants <br>
* [[m:Grants:Project/Learn|Program guidelines and criteria]]<br>

Program officers are also available to offer individualized proposal support upon request. Contact us at projectgrants@wikimedia.org if you would like feedback or more information.<br>

We are excited to see your grant ideas that will support our community and make an impact on the future of Wikimedia projects. Put your idea into motion, and [[m:Grants:Project/Apply|submit your proposal]] by February 10, 2021!<br>

Please feel free to get in touch with questions about getting started with your grant application, or about serving on the Project Grants Committee. Contact us at projectgrants{{at}}wikimedia.org.<br> [[User:RSharma (WMF)|RSharma (WMF)]][[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 07:56, 28 January 2021 (UTC)
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== Sunday February 21 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:HAL-GroßeUlrich33-3.JPG|thumb|We are a mosiac.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|October]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|November]], and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 01|January]] SWAN meetings and June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates, this month we are meeting on Sunday February 21, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

{| class="wikitable"
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|<big>'''To help set priorities for the SWAN agenda, and also to help manage which global conversations should be a focus in general, we have set up and invite everyone to participate at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRkFjJmr4ZUSb_J4CVlvWwIw_1cmUWECWcJBLlPJGJNEoIXw/viewform this SWAN priorities form].'''</big>

Possible topics include [[Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees/Call for feedback: Community Board seats|Community Board seats]], [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20/Transition/Interim Global Council|Interim Global Council]], [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20/Transition/Prioritization events|Strategy prioritization]] follow-up events, [[Communications/Wikimedia brands/2030 movement brand project|Branding]], [[Universal Code of Conduct]], [[Community Resources/Grants Strategy Relaunch 2020-2021|Grant strategy]], and [[Wikimedia Foundation Chief Executive Officer Transition Team/2021|WMF CEO search]]. That is a lot of things, which are most important to cover in our upcoming SWAN meeting?
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--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 18:46, 15 February 2021 (UTC)

== Sunday March 21 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:127 arte romana, cigno che si abbevera, I-II sec ca..JPG|thumb|Community as a hand-carved gem.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|October]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|November]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 01|January]], and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 02|February]] SWAN meetings and June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Community Resources/Grants Strategy Relaunch 2020-2021|Grants relaunch]] and [[Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees/Call for feedback: Community Board seats|Community Board seats]], this month we are meeting on Sunday March 21, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#March meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(Note that the UTC times of {{zonestamp|2021-03-21 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2021-03-21 19:00|19:00 UTC}} are the same as before, although some places have had daylight savings time changes since our last meeting).--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 04:08, 17 March 2021 (UTC)

== Sunday April 25 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:Mute swan cygnet pontoon in Prospect Park (80364).jpg|thumb|Swanlings grow up together.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|October]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|November]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 01|January]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 02|February]], and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 03|March]] SWAN meetings and June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20/Transition/Interim_Global_Council|Interim Global Council]] + Movement Charter, [[Wikimedia Foundation Board noticeboard/2021-04-15 Resolution about the upcoming Board elections|WMF Resolution about the upcoming Board elections]], [[Community Resilience and Sustainability]] role in Movement Strategy coordination, [[Community Resources/Grants Strategy Relaunch 2020-2021|Grants Strategy Relaunch]], [[Wikimedia Enterprise]] / OKAPI, and [[Wikimedia Foundation Chief Executive Officer Transition Team/2021|WMF Executive Transition]]

This month we are meeting on Sunday April 25, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#April meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(Note that the UTC times of {{zonestamp|2021-04-25 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2021-04-25 19:00|19:00 UTC}} are the same as before, although some places may have had daylight savings time changes since our last meeting).--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 18:35, 21 April 2021 (UTC)

== Invitation for Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos 2021 ==

Hello there,

We are inviting you to participate in '''[[:m:Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos 2021|Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos 2021]]''', a global contest scheduled to run from July through August 2021.

Participants will choose among Wikipedia pages without photo images, then add a suitable file from among the many thousands of photos in the Wikimedia Commons, especially those uploaded from thematic contests (Wiki Loves Africa, Wiki Loves Earth, Wiki Loves Folklore, etc.) over the years.

In its first year (2020), 36 Wikimedia communities in 27 countries joined the campaign. Events relating to the campaign included training organized by at least 18 Wikimedia communities in 14 countries.

The campaign resulted in the addition of media files (photos, audios and videos) to more than 90,000 Wikipedia articles in 272 languages.

Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos (WPWP) offers an ideal task for recruiting and guiding new editors through the steps of adding content to existing pages. Besides individual participation, the WPWP campaign can be used by user groups and chapters to organize editing workshops and edit-a-thons.

The organizing team is looking for a contact person to coordinate WPWP participation at the Wikimedia user group or chapter level (geographically or thematically) or for a language WP. We’d be glad for you to reply to this message, or sign up directly at [[:m:Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos 2021/Participating Communities#Wikimedia affiliate communities|WPWP Participating Communities]].

Please feel free to contact [[:m:Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos 2021/Organizing Team|Organizing Team]] if you have any query.

Kind regards,<br/>
[[User:Tulsi Bhagat|Tulsi Bhagat]]<br/>
Communication Manager<br/>
Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos Campaign<br/>
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== Affiliations Committee Call for Candidates - June 2021 ==

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The '''[[Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee|Affiliations Committee]]''' – the committee responsible for guiding volunteers in establishing Wikimedia chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups – is looking for new members!

The main role of the AffCom is to guide groups of volunteers that are interested in forming Wikimedia affiliates. We review applications from new groups, answer questions and provide advice about the different Wikimedia affiliation models and processes, review affiliate bylaws for compliance with requirements and best practices, and update the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees as well as advise them on issues connected to chapters, thematic organizations and Wikimedia user groups.

The committee consists of five to fifteen members, selected at least once every year, to serve two-year terms.

Being a part of the AffCom requires communication with volunteers all over the world, negotiating skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to understand legal texts. We look for a mix of different skill sets in our members.

;Responsibilities

* Availability of up to 5-8 hours per month

* Participate in monthly one and two-hour voice/video meetings

* Commitment to carry out assigned tasks in a given time.

* Facilitate and support communications

* Affiliate Support and growth

;;Required and Recommended Abilities, Skills, Knowledge for Affiliations Committee Members
Strong interpersonal relationship among members of the committee and also with the Wikimedia community members. Across all committee members, there are additional relevant skills as well as requirements which help to support the committee and its sustainability which include both required and relevant general skills
;;;Required
* Fluency in English
* Availability of up to 5 hours per week, and the time to participate in a monthly one and two-hour voice/video meetings.
* Willingness to use one's real name in committee activities (including contacts with current and potential affiliates) when appropriate.
* Strong track record of effective collaboration
* International orientation
;;;Relevant for all members
* Public Communications (English writing and speaking skills)
* Skills in other languages are a major plus.
* Understanding of the structure and work of affiliates and the Wikimedia Foundation.
* Documentation practices
* Interviewing experience
* Experience with, or in, an active affiliate is a major plus.
* Teamwork: Project and people management skills to coordinate and collaborate with different parties on a shared plan and see it through to completion.
* Problem-Solving: Ability to evaluate various solutions, consider multiple interests and points of view, revisit unresolved issues, seek compromise and work and communicate across languages and cultures.
Given the expectations for maintaining the course in 2021 and preparing for potential 2021 transitions as part of the Movement Strategy implementation process, it is important that we are also clear about two different skill sets critical to committee support at this time. The first skillset is oriented to understanding affiliate dynamics and organizational development patterns to successfully process affiliate applications for recognition; the other is oriented to conflict prevention and intervention support for affiliates in conflict.
;;;Relevant to Affiliate Recognitions
* Administration & Attention to detail
* Readiness to participate in political discussions on the role and future of affiliates, models of affiliation, and similar topics.
* Awareness of the affiliates ecosystem and models and understanding of community building, organizational development, and group dynamics
;;;Relevant to Conflict Prevention & Intervention
* Communication skills for active listening, clear instruction and turn-taking.
* Stress Management skills for maintaining patience and positivity
* Emotional intelligence to maintain awareness of emotions of oneself and others to practice empathy, impartiality, and mutual respect.
* Facilitation, negotiation, and mediation skills to guide diverse individuals and groups toward cooperation.
* Ability to work within a team
Do you have relevant skills and interest to support movement affiliates?

We are looking for people who are excited by the challenge of empowering volunteers to get organized and form communities that further our mission around the world. In exchange, committee members will gain the experience of supporting their world-wide colleagues to develop their communities as well as personal development in guiding organizational development, facilitating affiliate partnerships, and professional communications.

;Selection process

As a reflection of our commitment to openness, transparency, and bilateral engagement with the Wikimedia community, the 2021 member selection process will include a public review and comment period and a self-assessment survey for candidates to share their skills and experience. This self-assessment information will help the committee to identify the skill sets relevant to our affiliate support processes. We invite you to apply for membership to the committee and join us in supporting the affiliates. The data shared in the self-assessment will only be made available to the committee and the relevant staff support. The nomination, candidate Q&A, and endorsements will be posted on Meta for public review at https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee/Candidates/June_2021. Here the global community is welcome to provide comments and feedback about each candidate.

Once the nomination window closes June 30, 2021, the sitting members who are not candidates for re-election in this cycle will deliberate and then vote, taking into account all inputs from the meta page, self-assessment, advisors, Wikimedia Foundation staff and board liaisons, and committee member discussion.

A final decision will be made in late-July 2021, with new members to be notified for onboarding in August.

;How to apply

If you are interested in joining the committee, please:

'''Step 1'''. Post your application [[Affiliations_Committee/Candidates/June_2021|on the nomination page]] '''by 30 June 2021'''. Your application must include the following information:
# Your full name and Wikimedia username
# A statement describing your relevant education, experience, abilities, skills, knowledge, availability, and motivation for joining the committee.

'''Step 2'''. Complete the [https://wikimedia.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Yt1kHndXGBZhqe self-assessment survey] between '''June 01, 2021''' and '''June 30, 2021.'''

* The privacy statement that applies to the survey can be found [[foundation:AffCom_Elections_Self-Assessment_Survey_Privacy_Statement|here]].
* '''''NOTE:''' The survey will take 15 mins. Please do not close your browser. If you need a break, you are advised to keep the browser open. In case of losing the link, please reach out to mkaur-ctr{{at}}wikimedia.org''
* This survey must be completed before Steps 3 & 4, as it will provide more background as to the type of work and expectations of members of AffCom.

'''Step 3'''. Answers the following questions:

* '''''NOTE:''''' Questions 1-3 are required for all candidates.

* Question 4 & 5 should be answered by those interested in joining the Recognitions subcommittee.
* Question 6 & 7 should be answered by those interested in joining the Conflicts Intervention subcommittee.
* If you are willing to nominate yourself for both subcommittees, answer all questions.

# What roles have you served across any Wikimedia projects and affiliates that you think have prepared you for this role?
# AffCom members need to manage time, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and diverse situations across the global movement. How do you envision managing these?
# Members of AffCom serve on one of two subcommittees: Recognitions OR Conflicts Intervention. Which one of these are you most interested in serving on?
#If you are interested in serving on the Recognitions subcommittee, what do you think makes a group of Wikimedians ready to function together as an affiliate?
#If you are interested in serving on the Recognitions subcommittee, what do you think are the benefits and responsibilities of functioning as formal affiliates?
#If you are interested in serving on the Conflicts Intervention subcommittee, please describe your experience working with conflicts resolution.
#If you are interested in serving on the Conflicts Intervention subcommittee, please describe how you have helped build consensus and support diversity.

'''Step 4'''. Once you have completed the above, send an email announcing your application to '''affcom{{@}}wikimedia.org''' before the application deadline.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me and/or the committee as a whole. We are happy to chat or have a phone call with anyone about our work if this helps them decide to apply. Please distribute this call among your networks, and do apply if you are interested!

On behalf of the committee,

-- [[User:FULBERT|FULBERT]] ([[User talk:FULBERT|talk]]) 15:30, 15 May 2021 (UTC) via MassMessaging


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== UCoC Affiliates consultation report ==

Hello,

We are pleased to announce the completion of the [[Universal Code of Conduct]] [[Universal Code of Conduct/Affiliates consultation|Affiliates]] consultation process early this month. The summary report of the direct consultations and survey is now available at this Meta page: '''https://w.wiki/3Pew'''.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to leave a message on the talk page of the report, or contact [[User:Mervat (WMF)|Mervat]] ({{Nospam||msalman-ctr@wikimedia.org}}) and [[User:RamzyM (WMF)|Ramzy]] ({{Nospam||ramzym-ctr@wikimedia.org}}).

Regards, <br>
UCoC Team, Wikimedia Foundation <br>
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== Sunday June 6 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:Wetzlar (15126701911).jpg|thumb|Swan of healing.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|October]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|November]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 01|January]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 02|February]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 03|March]], and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 04|April]] SWAN meetings, as well as last June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Movement Charter]] + [[Movement Strategy/Events]], [[Wikimedia Foundation elections/2021|WMF Board elections]], [[Wikimania 2021]], and [[Community Resources/Grants Strategy Relaunch 2020-2021/Regional Committees|Grants Regional Committees]].

This month we are meeting on Sunday June 6, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#June meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2021-06-06 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2021-06-06 18:00|18:00 UTC}} – '''*Note that we have shifted the second call an hour earlier in UTC time due to popular demand and to accomodate daylight savings*'''.)--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 20:07, 3 June 2021 (UTC)

== Wikimania 2021: Affiliate Program Submissions and Scholarships ==

[[File:Wikimania logo with text 2.svg|right|200px]]
Dear Wikimedia Affiliates,

Wikimania 2021 will be [[:wikimania:2021:Save the date and the Core Organizing Team|hosted virtually]] for the first time in the event's 15-year history. Since there is no in-person host, the event is being organized by a diverse group of Wikimedia volunteers that form the [[:wikimania:2021:Organizers|Core Organizing Team]] for Wikimania 2021.

'''Event Program''' - The program design of this Wikimania accommodates affiliates for them to curate a portion of the program. Wikimedia affiliates have an opportunity to host a series of their own sessions.

Below are some links to guide you through;
* [[:wikimania:2021:Submissions|Program Submissions]]
* [[:wikimania:2021:Submissions/Guidelines|Session Submission Guidelines]]
* [[:wikimania:2021:FAQ|FAQ]]

Please note that the deadline for submission is 18th June 2021.

'''Affiliate Scholarships''' - [[:m:Wikimania 2021/Scholarships|Scholarships]] are available to all Wikimedia movement affiliates to support practical access to and participation in Wikimania 2021 in their communities. Please read more about it in the Affiliate Announcement section [[:wikimania:2021:Announcements|here]].

'''Office Hour''' - If you are left with questions, the COT will be hosting some office hours (in multiple languages), in multiple time-zones, to answer any programming questions that you might have. Details can be found [[:wikimania:2021:Organizers#Office hours schedule|here.]]

Best regards,


''Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal''
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The full draft of the Wikimedia Movement Charter will soon be shared

Latest comment: 2 months ago1 comment1 person in discussion
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Hi there,

The Movement Charter Drafting Committee is happy to announce that the full draft of the Movement Charter will be published on April 2nd, 2024. This will kick off the community engagement period from April 2nd to April 22nd.

The Movement Charter is a proposed document to define roles and responsibilities for all the members and entities of the Wikimedia Movement, including to lay out a new Global Council for movement governance.

Everyone in the Wikimedia Movement is invited to share opinions on the full version of the Charter draft – this is the last chance to offer feedback before the Charter draft is updated for the ratification vote in June 2024.

How to share your feedback?

Read the Committee's latest updates for more information.

On behalf of the MCDC,

RamzyM (WMF) 13:58, 28 March 2024 (UTC)Reply

The full Movement Charter draft awaits your review on Meta

Latest comment: 1 month ago1 comment1 person in discussion
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Hi everyone,

The full draft of the Movement Charter has been published on Meta for your review.

Why should you care?

The Charter is important as it will be an essential document for the implementation of the 2030 strategy recommendations. Participating in the Charter discussions means that you ensure that your voice is heard and your interests are represented in shaping the future of the Movement.

Community Engagement – April 2nd to April 30th, 2024

The Movement Charter Drafting Committee (MCDC) cordially invites everyone in the Wikimedia movement to share feedback on the full draft of the Movement Charter.

Let your voice be heard by sharing your feedback it in any language on the Movement Charter talk pages, attend a community drop-in session, or email movementcharter@wikimedia.org.

Please read the Committee's latest updates for more information.

Thank you.

On behalf of the MCDC,

RamzyM (WMF) 13:07, 3 April 2024 (UTC)Reply

Affiliations Committee News (January-March 2024)

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Group photo of the 2023 EduWiki Conference in Belgrade, organized by Wikipedia & Education User Group

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Quarterly newsletter sharing news and events about the work of Wikimedia's Affiliations Committee.

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Board of Trustees selection call for candidates

Latest comment: 23 days ago1 comment1 person in discussion

Hello all,

The call for candidates for the 2024 Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees selection is now open from May 8, 2024 - May 29, 2024 at 23:59 UTC. The Board of Trustees oversees the Wikimedia Foundation's work, and each Trustee serves a three-year term. This is a volunteer position.

This year, the Wikimedia community will vote to fill four (4) seats on the Foundation Board in August 2024. You can see the timeline of the full selection process here.

Traits

Wikimedia is a global movement and seeks candidates from the broader community. Ideal candidates are thoughtful, respectful, community-oriented and align with the Wikimedia Foundation mission. Candidates should think about what experiences and perspectives they will bring to the Board.

The Board would like to find perspectives and voices that are essential but underrepresented in our movement. Accordingly, all candidates will be asked to include statements in their application that speak to their experiences in the world and in the movement and share how those experiences have equipped them to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Trustees commitment

Trustees serve a three year term and can serve up to three consecutive terms. The expectation is that Trustees serve on at least one of the Board’s committees. The time commitment is about 150 hours per year, excluding travel. This time is not evenly spread throughout the year. The time is concentrated around meetings.

Trustees requirements

English is the language of business for the Board. Candidates must be fluent in written and spoken English. Previous experience serving on a collective decision-making body, especially Boards or committees, and significant experience in Wikimedia (or equivalent) movement building and organizing are expected from candidates.

Apply

Candidates from all projects and communities who meet the criteria to become a Wikimedia Trustee are welcome to apply. Could you - or someone you know - be a good fit to join the Wikimedia Foundation's Board of Trustees? Encourage them to run for election. Candidates can find information and submit their nomination on the candidate application page. If you want to learn more about the role of Trustees or have questions, refer to this candidate resources page.

Community questions for candidates

All community members, including affiliates, are invited to submit questions for the Board of Trustees candidates to answer. From the list of questions, the Election Committee selects 5 questions for candidates to answer, which the candidates are expected to answer. The selected questions may be a combination of what’s been submitted from the community, if they’re alike or related. Questions can be submitted between May 8 - June 12 at 23:59 UTC. Learn more about how to submit your questions on this Meta-wiki page.

Best regards,

The Elections Committee and Board Selection Working Group

MPossoupe_(WMF) 18:33, 8 May 2024 (UTC)Reply

(Initial Review) Notification of Affiliate Expiration - Renewal pending submission of reporting

Latest comment: 22 days ago1 comment1 person in discussion

Greetings Christian Humborg (WMDE), Lyzzy,

This is a notification to bring to your attention that your organization is currently past due on its required annual reporting. Wikimedia Affiliates are required to submit an annual activity report covering the entirety of the 12-month agreement period in order to prompt review for a renewal. Reports must be written in English, posted to meta via the Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal.

This page is used to track how organizations and groups are meeting reporting requirements described in their agreements with the Wikimedia Foundation (e.g. chapter agreements, thematic organization agreements, user group agreements). It is the central place where affiliates can add reports about their activities, share their plans, and even news or social media channels with the wider movement. When new reports are available, organizations and groups should add them to this page to keep their columns up to date.

As noted on the meta Reports page, your organization’s 2024 annual reporting became past due in 2024-05-01. Please be sure to:

  • Post your 2024 annual reporting to the meta via the Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal as soon as possible to return to compliance with your user group agreement.
  • Check that your group’s page is also up to date with past report links for historical record-keeping, and
  • Please send an email to Wikimedia-l in order to share with a movement-wide audience.

If you have any questions or need any further guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to wadportal(_AT_)wikimedia.org.

Best regards,

Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal

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