Re: [Wiki Loves Monuments] [WLM announce] WLM Rapid Grants information

2019-08-08 Thread Mariel Garcia Montes
Thank you all for your insights; this has been an interesting discussion so far. I agree with Lodewijk that the main message I am trying to convey is that T-shirts are only allowed for specific purposes, such as serving as main prizes. We encourage you to think of alternatives (like the tote bags

Re: [Wiki Loves Monuments] [WLM announce] WLM Rapid Grants information

2019-08-08 Thread Samat
Hi, Based on my personal experience, it depends a lot on the quality of the T-shirts. I (and many participants or other volunteers, who worked on organizing the contest) wear these T-shirts frequently, especially on Wiki-occasions, which have a good quality and good design. (For example I use my

Re: [Wiki Loves Monuments] [WLM announce] WLM Rapid Grants information

2019-08-08 Thread effe iets anders
Definitely like that idea! (and keep them coming :) ) I think the takeaway message is that if you have something that works particularly well in your country as a prize, go for it. But given the limited funding, secondary prizes are this time probably not supported. Lodewijk On Thu, Aug 8, 2019

Re: [Wiki Loves Monuments] [WLM announce] WLM Rapid Grants information

2019-08-08 Thread Rebecca O'Neill
I agree with you about the visibility of t-shirts, but we have found in Ireland that reusable cotton shopping bags are very popular as gifts, and have the same benefit of being seen. On Thu, 8 Aug 2019 at 19:27, Strainu wrote: > > > Pe joi, 8 august 2019, Mariel Garcia Montes a > scris: > >>

Re: [Wiki Loves Monuments] [WLM announce] WLM Rapid Grants information

2019-08-08 Thread Strainu
Pe joi, 8 august 2019, Mariel Garcia Montes a scris: > Thank you for your question (and to Nicolas for chiming in). The answer is *it > depends*. And here is what it depends on: > > If you are providing vouchers or large prizes as part of your competition > and T-shirts (or stationery) are a

Re: [Wiki Loves Monuments] [WLM announce] WLM Rapid Grants information

2019-08-08 Thread Mariel Garcia Montes
Thank you for your question (and to Nicolas for chiming in). The answer is *it depends*. And here is what it depends on: If you are providing vouchers or large prizes as part of your competition and T-shirts (or stationery) are a secondary prize for the same individuals who would receive these

Re: [Wiki Loves Monuments] [WLM announce] WLM Rapid Grants information

2019-08-08 Thread Nicolas VIGNERON
Le jeu. 8 août 2019 à 18:49, Strainu a écrit : > Hi Mariel, > > I understand from the guidelines that t-shirts can still be provided as > prizes. Is this correct? > > Strainu > Well... It's unclear but it's also what I understand from

Re: [Wiki Loves Monuments] [WLM announce] WLM Rapid Grants information

2019-08-08 Thread Strainu
Hi Mariel, I understand from the guidelines that t-shirts can still be provided as prizes. Is this correct? Strainu Pe joi, 8 august 2019, Mariel Garcia Montes a scris: > Hello, WLM organizers, > > I hope this mail finds you well. My name is Mariel, I am a Junior Program > Officer temporarily

Re: [Wiki Loves Monuments] [WLM announce] WLM Rapid Grants information

2019-08-07 Thread effe iets anders
Thanks for all the clarifications Mariel! I appreciate that we had an opportunity to discuss this earlier, and that you added the conversation hours. I encourage everyone who's planning to submit a grant request this month to submit it *as soon as possible* and to also come to the conversation