The August 2017 NYC WikiWednesdaysalon with the
Wikimedia NYC community will be held Wednesday, August 30, 2017, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles, a co-working space and gallery located near 14th Street /
Union Square in Manhattan.
Details
Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location:Babycastles. 145 W 14th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues), Basement level, Manhattan, New York, NY 10011
Wiki NYC has grown to the point where it is not possible for all project participants to be informed of all organizational decisions. At the same time, Wiki NYC invites individuals to join particular committees to participate in certain discussions. Here are the active committees
Solicits for Wiki NYC volunteers to attend wiki events on behalf of the chapter, including the annual Wikimedia Conference
Includes Lane
Membership committee
keeps the record of Wiki NYC members
develops package of member rights and benefits
confirms right to vote in chapter election
includes Richard and Megan
Branding committee
develops Wiki NYC's home page
makes Wiki NYC press kit available
develops branding materials, including logo, stationary, event advertisements
includes Richard and Esther
Board meetup committee
organizes WikiWednesday salons
Organizes Action=History monthly event
organizers other board meetings
includes Ann, Lane
Committee tasks
A brief informal discussion among the meetup attendees revealed the following tasks to be considered important by at least some, which may inform the more formal committee formation at the next meetup (chapter meeting), while some of the following may pertain equally to all committees.
assessment
define how to measure and document effort and success
record meetup contributions (lightning talks etc.; at least the titles)
prepare handout for event (directed in particular at newcomers)
branding
logo design
graphic design (“[The annual report] needs to pop!”)
learn outreach from the DC full-time outreach manager
fish purveyance/food for events
review and approval of travel mini-grants
internal-event organization (meetups)
record-keeping re: members
record-keeping re: finance
keep postings about events in sync (meetup.com, WP, …)
write and disseminate newsletter
rethink connections with institutions vs. individuals (institutional members?)
capture meeting minutes for inclusion in newsletters
research management best-practices for non-profits (Non-Profit Quarterly, Non-Profit Coordinating Committee of New York)
disseminate best practices for wiki events (edit-a-thons etc.)
coordinate/provide WP training
train the trainers
improve the chapter’s self-presentation
create fee schedule and policy for edit-a-thons solicited by for-profit entities
assess and discuss sponsorship offers and the catches they come with
create sponsorship guidelines
reach out to free-culture/open-culture partners (as per the chapter’s purpose)
coordinate efforts to communicate with members
investigate social-media platforms regarding suitability for outreach/communication with members
Finally a date without a scheduling conflict. :)
Newyorkbrad (
talk) 21:47, 24 August 2017 (UTC)reply
Barbara (WVS) (
talk)- coming from Pittsburgh to NYC. Where is a good place to stay? Is hotel Pennsylvania any good, it's in my price range.
Barbara (WVS)✐✉ 22:09, 26 August 2017 (UTC)reply
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Barbara (WVS): That hotel hosts
Hackers on Planet Earth which is a highly wiki-friendly event. The cheapest and best options are probably with AirBNB, but if you need standard dependable lodging at a hotel then that place works.
Blue Rasberry (talk) 21:05, 28 August 2017 (UTC)reply
Blue, can you come a little early? Since I am going to be in town for the whole day on the 30th, I want to make the most of it.
Barbara (WVS)✐✉ 23:05, 28 August 2017 (UTC)reply