[Wikimedia-l] Re: Affiliations Committee Call for Candidates - June 2021

[Risker]

Jeffrey, could you please link to a description of the roles and
responsibilities of members of the two subcommittees?  You've mentioned the
expected skillset for each, but have not explained what they are actually
expected to be responsible for.

Thanks,

Risker/Anne

On Sat, 15 May 2021 at 14:41, Jeffrey Keefer  wrote:

> The *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 

[Wikimedia-l] Re: Affiliations Committee Call for Candidates - June 2021

[টিটো দত্ত Tito Dutta]

Greetings,
Thanks for the notification. Could you please explain what is needed in #5
of the requirements " International orientation"?
Regards


রবি, ১৬ মে, ২০২১ তারিখে ১২:১১ AM টায় এ Jeffrey Keefer 
লিখেছেন:

> The *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 

[Wikimedia-l] Affiliations Committee Call for Candidates - June 2021

[Jeffrey Keefer]

The 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 

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[Wikimedia-l] Re: Join in the Community Call on Universal Code of Conduct Enforcement

[Xeno (Jack)]

Hello again,

As a reminder, this meeting starts about an hour from now, at 15:00
UTC. Please find the link to join below:

https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/93538391857?pwd=eDNVU0N0WVBvVVhBYVJWdUltWkx4Zz09

-Xeno (WMF)

On Sat, May 8, 2021 at 12:35 PM Xeno (Jack)  wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> The Universal Code of Conduct project facilitation team will be
> hosting round-table discussions [1] for Wikimedians to talk together
> about how to enforce the Universal Code of Conduct [2] on 15 May 2021
> at 15:00 UTC and 29 May 2021 at 15:00 UTC.
>
> The calls will last between 60 and 90 minutes, and will include a 5-10
> minute introduction about the purpose of the call, followed by
> structured discussions using the key enforcement questions [3]. The
> ideas shared during the calls will be shared with the committee
> working to draft an enforcement policy [4]. Please sign up ahead of
> time to join [5]. In addition to these calls, input can still be
> provided on the key questions on Meta in any language [3].
>
> Thanks to everyone who has contributed to the Universal Code of
> Conduct 2021 consultations so far.
>
> -Xeno (WMF)
>
> [1] 
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/2021_consultations/Roundtable_discussions
> [2] 
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduct
> [3] 
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Universal_Code_of_Conduct/2021_consultations/Discussion
> [4] 
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Drafting_committee
> [5] 
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/2021_consultations/Roundtable_discussions#Sign_up
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