Re: [Wikimedia-l] 1 week reminder: Wikimania 2014 – Call for Submissions

2014-03-24 Thread Marc A. Pelletier
On 03/23/2014 05:06 PM, James Forrester wrote: > Note that a complete submission is required, including an abstract of 300 > words or more that explains to the Programme Committee why you think your > proposal should be accepted over others. I must admit that requirement gives me pause, James. I'

Re: [Wikimedia-l] WMF Mid Year Financial Statements

2014-03-24 Thread Samuel Klein
Hello James, a long-term investment fund is in the works. https://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Audit_Committee/2013-09-19#Discussion_Regarding_Proposed_Investment_Policy At our last meeting the audit committee reviewed and supported an investment policy that includes one. Those minutes should be

[Wikimedia-l] ED transition responsibility

2014-03-24 Thread James Salsman
Hi Gayle, During the ED transition, who is responsible for insuring that Foundation advocacy is aligned with the interests of Foundation volunteers? Thank you! ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wiki

Re: [Wikimedia-l] WMF Mid Year Financial Statements

2014-03-24 Thread James Salsman
Hi Garfield, Looking over https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/foundation/2/2e/Jul-Dec%2713_Mid-year_financials.pdf and https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/foundation/b/b6/Mid_Year_Financials_FY_13-14_FAQs.pdf it seems that the Foundation has been earning 0.9% on its liquid asset holdings.

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wikimania-l] Setting ticket prices

2014-03-24 Thread Nathan
On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 6:19 PM, John Mark Vandenberg wrote: > > IMO if Nathan felt that a peaceful and private resolution couldnt or > shouldnt be achieved via one-on-one email exchange, I think the > appropriate response is to forward it privately to the list admins. > > Rupert should also have

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wikimania-l] Setting ticket prices

2014-03-24 Thread John Mark Vandenberg
On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 4:47 AM, James Alexander wrote: > On Sun, Mar 23, 2014 at 11:34 AM, Carlos M. Colina > wrote: > >> Wait, are we in kindergarden? I think Rupert's email was sent off-list, so >> basically there is no need to bring it up to the list, regardless how >> related it is to the thr

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wikimania-l] Setting ticket prices

2014-03-24 Thread Vira Motorko
My POV is similar to Carlos's words. I think that private discussions between two people should remain private. *Vira Motorko* Help save natural resources - please think twice before printing this e-mail or any attachments. 2014-03-24 6:30 GMT+02:00 Carlos M. Colina : > Definitely a cultural t

[Wikimedia-l] [Wikimedia Announcements] Wikimedia Mexico report of February

2014-03-24 Thread Salvador A
Dear community, By means this mail I want to announce you, on behalf Wikimedia Mexico, our monthly report of February. You can read it online on Meta: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_chapters/Reports/Wikimedia_Mexico/February_2014 In spanish in our wiki: https://mx.wikimedia.org/wiki/

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Update on search for the WMF Executive Director

2014-03-24 Thread Steve Zhang
Ah, alright. Thanks all, must have missed it :) On 25 March 2014 00:10, Martijn Hoekstra wrote: > On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 1:56 PM, MZMcBride wrote: > > > Steve Zhang wrote: > > >It probably means nothing, but the other day I noticed that the > Executive > > >Director post had been removed from

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Update on search for the WMF Executive Director

2014-03-24 Thread Martijn Hoekstra
On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 1:56 PM, MZMcBride wrote: > Steve Zhang wrote: > >It probably means nothing, but the other day I noticed that the Executive > >Director post had been removed from the Job Openings page on the WMF wiki > >and was curious. Has there been an update on the search for the new E

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Update on search for the WMF Executive Director

2014-03-24 Thread MZMcBride
Steve Zhang wrote: >It probably means nothing, but the other day I noticed that the Executive >Director post had been removed from the Job Openings page on the WMF wiki >and was curious. Has there been an update on the search for the new ED, >has Sue decided to stay or was it all just a coincidence

[Wikimedia-l] Update on search for the WMF Executive Director

2014-03-24 Thread Steve Zhang
Hi all, It probably means nothing, but the other day I noticed that the Executive Director post had been removed from the Job Openings page on the WMF wiki ( https://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Job_openings#Office_of_the_Executive_Director) and was curious. Has there been an update on the search

[Wikimedia-l] [Announce] WMMX's assembly and new Board

2014-03-24 Thread Salvador A
Hi folks, Sorry for crossposting. In past days Wikimedia Mexico had its first general assembly of members. In that assembly we elected a new board for our non-profit association, therefore we want to introduce you the new authorities. In advance, I tell you that Ivan Martínez is WMMX president ne