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2015-09-25 Thread Oona Castro
Garfield, I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavours. It's been awesome to meet you, to work with you and to see you dancing. Thank you for all your support, ever, when we needed. I'm sure you'll missed in the Wikimedia movement. Oona 2015-09-24 18:03 GMT-03:00 Alex Wang

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Departure

2015-09-24 Thread phoebe ayers
On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 5:53 PM, Garfield Byrd wrote: > All, > > For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, > administration, and office IT teams. Four years but I feel like you've been a part of the movement forever! Thank you for everything. Your

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Departure

2015-09-24 Thread Alex Wang
Garfield, I have deeply appreciated your guidance, humility, and humor whenever I have come to you for advice. You respect for our communities and desire to support them no matter how crazy the situation has been inspiring. You could easily create and enforce rigid processes and rules, but

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2015-09-22 Thread Florence Devouard
Le 10/09/15 23:53, Garfield Byrd a écrit : All, For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, administration, and office IT teams. I've had the opportunity to work closely with many of you through collaboration with the Wikimedia affiliates. They have been remarkable

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2015-09-15 Thread Maria Cruz
I'm sorry to see you go, Garfield. I wish you the best. *María Cruz * \\ Communications and Outreach Coordinator, L Team \\ Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. mc...@wikimedia.org | : @marianarra_ On Mon, Sep 14, 2015 at 12:14 PM, Michael Peel

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2015-09-14 Thread Michael Peel
Hi Garfield, I'm very sad to hear this news. You've made a big impact on the Wikimedia organisations (not just the WMF!) over the last few years, and I'm sure that many community members will be using the phrase 'narrative' for years to come! I particularly appreciate the work that you've done

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2015-09-13 Thread Kalliope Tsouroupidou
Best wishes with your future endeavours, Garfield. K. On Sun, Sep 13, 2015 at 1:37 AM, Ziko van Dijk wrote: > My best wishes and a huge THANK YOU, Garfield! Many people in the > movement learned a lot from you, including me. > Kind regards > Ziko > > 2015-09-12 20:20

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2015-09-12 Thread Ziko van Dijk
My best wishes and a huge THANK YOU, Garfield! Many people in the movement learned a lot from you, including me. Kind regards Ziko 2015-09-12 20:20 GMT+02:00 Itzik - Wikimedia Israel : > Garfield, > > It was a pleasure to work with you. Your announcement sadness us all, as

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2015-09-12 Thread Itzik - Wikimedia Israel
Garfield, It was a pleasure to work with you. Your announcement sadness us all, as your contribution has been enormous. I can say that we, Wikimedia Israel learned a lot from you, and there is no doubt about the great changes you brought to the WMF and the chapters. We all grateful for that. On

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2015-09-11 Thread Craig Franklin
I'm very much saddened to hear this, Garfield. On previous instances where I've emailed you to ask for some information or advice on what the Foundation is doing, you've always been quick with a reply, giving me what I need, straight out, and with no spin or fluff. Your departure is a

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2015-09-11 Thread Katie Chan
We will surely misses your dancing at Wikimedia events. Best wishes in your future endeavour. KTC On 10/09/2015 22:53, Garfield Byrd wrote: All, For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, administration, and office IT teams. I've had the opportunity to work closely

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2015-09-11 Thread Sydney Poore
Garfield, a huge thank you for all the assistance you provided to the Wikimedia movement. Especially the FDC. I'm sad to hear you're leaving. And hope you stay engaged some way with the community. Sydney On Sep 10, 2015 5:55 PM, "Garfield Byrd" wrote: > All, > > For the

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2015-09-11 Thread Pavel Richter
Dear Garfield, I would like to take the opportunity and thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you did for Wikimedia. You were always a trusted advisor during my time as the Executive Director of Wikimedia Germany. And you always had words of wisdom and insight for me, personally. I

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2015-09-11 Thread Nurunnaby Chowdhury
Best wishes, Garfield. Surely miss your dance.. -- Nurunnaby Chowdhury (Hasive) Wikimedia Bangladesh (WMBD) @nhasive | www.nhasive.com Sent from my Android phone On 11 Sep 2015 16:15, "Cristian Consonni" wrote: > Hi Garfield, > > 2015-09-10 23:53 GMT+02:00 Garfield Byrd

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2015-09-11 Thread Cristian Consonni
Hi Garfield, 2015-09-10 23:53 GMT+02:00 Garfield Byrd : > For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, > administration, and office IT teams. I've had the opportunity to work > closely with many of you through collaboration with the Wikimedia >

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2015-09-11 Thread Michael Maggs
Dear Garfield It has been a real pleasure to work with you and I wish you every success in your new venture. I'd like to thank you not only for your personal support, but the advice and support you have provided to Wikimedia UK both during the two years I have been involved, and for several

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2015-09-11 Thread Samuel Klein
On Sep 10, 2015 6:44 PM, "Brandon Harris" wrote: > > Who is going to be the best dancer at any Wiki event from now on, then? This. Garfield, it has been a pleasure to work with you over the years, thank you for everything. I hope to see you again before long. SJ

[Wikimedia-l] Departure

2015-09-10 Thread Garfield Byrd
All, For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, administration, and office IT teams. I've had the opportunity to work closely with many of you through collaboration with the Wikimedia affiliates. They have been remarkable experiences, and I am grateful for all I’ve

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2015-09-10 Thread Gregory Varnum
Garfield, I always enjoyed talking with you and greatly appreciated your support at some challenging moments. I am sad to see you go - but hope your next adventure treats you well - you absolutely deserve it. -greg ___ Sent from my iPhone - a more detailed response may be sent

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2015-09-10 Thread aude
On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 11:53 PM, Garfield Byrd wrote: > All, > > For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, > administration, and office IT teams. I've had the opportunity to work > closely with many of you through collaboration with the Wikimedia

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Departure

2015-09-10 Thread Brandon Harris
> On Sep 10, 2015, at 2:53 PM, Garfield Byrd wrote: > > > My last day will be September 30. I look forward to staying in touch and > continuing to support our mission. Who is going to be the best dancer at any Wiki event from now on, then? --- Brandon Harris ::

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2015-09-10 Thread K Anderson
You did so much to help us make Wikimania 2012 happen! And you may not realize it, but you also got me interested in finding out more about Native American history, which has opened up new opportunities ... All the best in your new adventures, and stay in touch! Kristin On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at

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2015-09-10 Thread Sandra Rientjes Wikimedia Nederland
Dear Garfield, It was a pleasure working with you over the past years. Your advice and insights were always of great help to Wikimedia Nederland - and many other chapters, I am sure. I am very sorry you are leaving but it is good to hear you plan to stay involved with the movement. Best of luck

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2015-09-10 Thread Pine W
Best wishes, Garfield. I was hoping to meet you at WikiConference USA and I'm sorry that we'll miss each other. Good luck in your new role. Pine On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 5:19 PM, K Anderson < kristin.ander...@wikimediadc.org> wrote: > You did so much to help us make Wikimania 2012 happen! > And