Re: [Wikimedia-l] Leadership change at Wikimedia Israel

[Revital Poleg]

Dear friends,

Thank you so much for your warm welcome.

I feel honored to join the Wikimedia family as the new ED of WMIL and to
become part of this devoted team that works continuously to make the
Wikimedia vision a reality.



My personal thanks and appreciation to you, Michal, for introducing me to
the impressive work done at WMIL under your leadership. You left your mark
on the organization, and I am sure that you will continue to do so,
wherever you choose to be.



I look forward to working with you all, colleagues, volunteers and staff, with
the goal of continuing to develop and strengthen WMIL in anticipation of
the challenges and opportunities that are expected in the future.

Best Regards

Revital

‫בתאריך יום ד׳, 18 בדצמ׳ 2019 ב-15:31 מאת ‪Itzik - Wikimedia Israel‬‏ <‪
it...@wikimedia.org.il‬‏>:‬

> Dear friends,
>
> I wanted to share with you some changes in WMIL. This weekend, after more
> than 6 years of service, Michal Lester will conclude her position as WMIL's
> ED.
>
> Michal, WMIL’s first ED, joined us more than 6 years ago, and was our
> second employee. Michal’s joining marked the transition of WMIL from an
> organization operated and managed by volunteers only to professional hired
> staff supporting and leading the activity with the volunteers.
>
> Michal started to initiate and lead large-scale projects and raise the
> resources needed for the activity through collaborations, donations and
> fund grants. From a one-employee organization with a limited budget, she
> brought us to the current position as an established NGO, with varied
> activity, hired staff to support it, volunteers and a sufficient budget to
> support all of that.
>
> Under her leadership, we initiated the education project in Hebrew, and
> later in Arabic. We guided tens of thousands of teachers on how to work
> with (and for) Wikipedia. We created training tools and tutorials, formed
> years-long collaborations with dozens of organizations, and hosted the
> international hackathon and later the GLAM conference. We represented WMIL
> and our movement values in Parliament discussions and in discussion with
> archives; and when they failed to cooperate we did not hesitate to “force”
> them to give back to the public the photos that belong to them by law. The
> list of projects and achievements is too long to summarize in one email.
>
> We are proud to say that WMIL turned not only to a leading and recognized
> organization in Israel, but also to one of the important and active
> affiliates of the global movement.
>
> Michal’s activity in WMIL was beyond that of an employee, but true
> recruitment and belief in Wikimedia’s activity and values. Her
> round-the-clock investment and great love to the movement, organization,
> its employees and volunteers, serves proof. Many volunteers benefited from
> Michal’s attention, advice and support at all times.
>
> The Board, and I personally, would like to thank Michal for this
> significant contribution that brought us to our current dignified position,
> and we wish her the best of luck in the future. We will remember you as the
> first ED who saw the hardship and labor pains of WMIL, and as WMIL’s
> “mother” in its professional role. We extend to you our greatest thanks.
>
> While Michal is leaving, I would like to congratulate Revital Poleg,
> replacing Michal in her position. Revital is a former diplomat. She was one
> of the founders of the Peres Peace Center, she served as Chief of Staff for
> the Knesset Speaker; VP Business Development of a lobbying company;
> External Relations and Resource Development Director for the Ruppin
> Academic Center; and in her last position – Chief Executive and Head of the
> Jewish Agency Mission to Brazil.
>
> Revital brings extensive experience in large organizations, both local and
> international, and a vast network of contacts in the private and public
> sectors. She speaks Hebrew, English, Portuguese and Spanish.
>
> We wish her good luck in her position, in filling Michal’s big shoes, and
> we are positive she continues to advance WMIL forward.
>
>
>
> *Itzik Edri*
> Chairperson (volunteer)
> it...@wikimedia.org.il
> +972-54-5878078
>
>

-- 
*Revital Poleg*
Executive Director


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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Leadership change at Wikimedia Israel

[Sydney Poore]

Hello Michal, Thank you for all of the significant contribution that you
made to the Wikimedia movement! Wishing you all the best for what comes
next!

Sydney

On Wed, Dec 18, 2019 at 8:49 AM Itzik - Wikimedia Israel <
it...@wikimedia.org.il> wrote:

> Dear friends,
>
> I wanted to share with you some changes in WMIL. This weekend, after more
> than 6 years of service, Michal Lester will conclude her position as WMIL's
> ED.
>
> Michal, WMIL’s first ED, joined us more than 6 years ago, and was our
> second employee. Michal’s joining marked the transition of WMIL from an
> organization operated and managed by volunteers only to professional hired
> staff supporting and leading the activity with the volunteers.
>
> Michal started to initiate and lead large-scale projects and raise the
> resources needed for the activity through collaborations, donations and
> fund grants. From a one-employee organization with a limited budget, she
> brought us to the current position as an established NGO, with varied
> activity, hired staff to support it, volunteers and a sufficient budget to
> support all of that.
>
> Under her leadership, we initiated the education project in Hebrew, and
> later in Arabic. We guided tens of thousands of teachers on how to work
> with (and for) Wikipedia. We created training tools and tutorials, formed
> years-long collaborations with dozens of organizations, and hosted the
> international hackathon and later the GLAM conference. We represented WMIL
> and our movement values in Parliament discussions and in discussion with
> archives; and when they failed to cooperate we did not hesitate to “force”
> them to give back to the public the photos that belong to them by law. The
> list of projects and achievements is too long to summarize in one email.
>
> We are proud to say that WMIL turned not only to a leading and recognized
> organization in Israel, but also to one of the important and active
> affiliates of the global movement.
>
> Michal’s activity in WMIL was beyond that of an employee, but true
> recruitment and belief in Wikimedia’s activity and values. Her
> round-the-clock investment and great love to the movement, organization,
> its employees and volunteers, serves proof. Many volunteers benefited from
> Michal’s attention, advice and support at all times.
>
> The Board, and I personally, would like to thank Michal for this
> significant contribution that brought us to our current dignified position,
> and we wish her the best of luck in the future. We will remember you as the
> first ED who saw the hardship and labor pains of WMIL, and as WMIL’s
> “mother” in its professional role. We extend to you our greatest thanks.
>
> While Michal is leaving, I would like to congratulate Revital Poleg,
> replacing Michal in her position. Revital is a former diplomat. She was one
> of the founders of the Peres Peace Center, she served as Chief of Staff for
> the Knesset Speaker; VP Business Development of a lobbying company;
> External Relations and Resource Development Director for the Ruppin
> Academic Center; and in her last position – Chief Executive and Head of the
> Jewish Agency Mission to Brazil.
>
> Revital brings extensive experience in large organizations, both local and
> international, and a vast network of contacts in the private and public
> sectors. She speaks Hebrew, English, Portuguese and Spanish.
>
> We wish her good luck in her position, in filling Michal’s big shoes, and
> we are positive she continues to advance WMIL forward.
>
>
>
> *Itzik Edri*
> Chairperson (volunteer)
> it...@wikimedia.org.il
> +972-54-5878078
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Strategist, socio-technical
Wikimedia Foundation
Trust and Safety team;
Anti-harassment tools team
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Leadership change at Wikimedia Israel

[Samuel Patton]

Michal, I was very happy to get a little bit of your perspective in
conversations re: fundraising over the last few months. Thank you for all
you've done and I look forward to seeing what's next for you.

Congratulations, Revital.

Best wishes to all the awesome people at WMIL.

sam

On Thu, Dec 19, 2019 at 7:22 PM FULBERT  wrote:

> I want to take a moment to share how strong a colleague Michał has been
> over the past two years when I have worked with her from a distance, with
> only a couple in-person meetings.
>
> Michal has a talent and focus that has inspired me with my own Wikimedia
> commitments, and I can only imagine how much she has helped mobilize
>  efforts within Wikimedia Israel.
>
> Having first heard her present at Wikimania in Montreal, before I knew and
> worked with her directly, I have remained humbled and impressed.
>
> I wish her the best, and imagine she will continue to positively help the
> Movement as it continues to develop and expand.
>
> -
>
> With Incredulity toward Metanarratives,
>
> Jeffrey
> User:FULBERT
> fulb...@fulbert.org
>
>
> > On Dec 18, 2019, at 8:49 AM, Itzik - Wikimedia Israel <
> it...@wikimedia.org.il> wrote:
> >
> > Dear friends,
> >
> > I wanted to share with you some changes in WMIL. This weekend, after more
> > than 6 years of service, Michal Lester will conclude her position as
> WMIL's
> > ED.
> >
> > Michal, WMIL’s first ED, joined us more than 6 years ago, and was our
> > second employee. Michal’s joining marked the transition of WMIL from an
> > organization operated and managed by volunteers only to professional
> hired
> > staff supporting and leading the activity with the volunteers.
> >
> > Michal started to initiate and lead large-scale projects and raise the
> > resources needed for the activity through collaborations, donations and
> > fund grants. From a one-employee organization with a limited budget, she
> > brought us to the current position as an established NGO, with varied
> > activity, hired staff to support it, volunteers and a sufficient budget
> to
> > support all of that.
> >
> > Under her leadership, we initiated the education project in Hebrew, and
> > later in Arabic. We guided tens of thousands of teachers on how to work
> > with (and for) Wikipedia. We created training tools and tutorials, formed
> > years-long collaborations with dozens of organizations, and hosted the
> > international hackathon and later the GLAM conference. We represented
> WMIL
> > and our movement values in Parliament discussions and in discussion with
> > archives; and when they failed to cooperate we did not hesitate to
> “force”
> > them to give back to the public the photos that belong to them by law.
> The
> > list of projects and achievements is too long to summarize in one email.
> >
> > We are proud to say that WMIL turned not only to a leading and recognized
> > organization in Israel, but also to one of the important and active
> > affiliates of the global movement.
> >
> > Michal’s activity in WMIL was beyond that of an employee, but true
> > recruitment and belief in Wikimedia’s activity and values. Her
> > round-the-clock investment and great love to the movement, organization,
> > its employees and volunteers, serves proof. Many volunteers benefited
> from
> > Michal’s attention, advice and support at all times.
> >
> > The Board, and I personally, would like to thank Michal for this
> > significant contribution that brought us to our current dignified
> position,
> > and we wish her the best of luck in the future. We will remember you as
> the
> > first ED who saw the hardship and labor pains of WMIL, and as WMIL’s
> > “mother” in its professional role. We extend to you our greatest thanks.
> >
> > While Michal is leaving, I would like to congratulate Revital Poleg,
> > replacing Michal in her position. Revital is a former diplomat. She was
> one
> > of the founders of the Peres Peace Center, she served as Chief of Staff
> for
> > the Knesset Speaker; VP Business Development of a lobbying company;
> > External Relations and Resource Development Director for the Ruppin
> > Academic Center; and in her last position – Chief Executive and Head of
> the
> > Jewish Agency Mission to Brazil.
> >
> > Revital brings extensive experience in large organizations, both local
> and
> > international, and a vast network of contacts in the private and public
> > sectors. She speaks Hebrew, English, Portuguese and Spanish.
> >
> > We wish her good luck in her position, in filling Michal’s big shoes, and
> > we are positive she continues to advance WMIL forward.
> >
> >
> >
> > *Itzik Edri*
> > Chairperson (volunteer)
> > it...@wikimedia.org.il
> > +972-54-5878078
> > ___
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Leadership change at Wikimedia Israel

[FULBERT]

I want to take a moment to share how strong a colleague Michał has been over 
the past two years when I have worked with her from a distance, with only a 
couple in-person meetings.

Michal has a talent and focus that has inspired me with my own Wikimedia 
commitments, and I can only imagine how much she has helped mobilize   efforts 
within Wikimedia Israel. 

Having first heard her present at Wikimania in Montreal, before I knew and 
worked with her directly, I have remained humbled and impressed. 

I wish her the best, and imagine she will continue to positively help the 
Movement as it continues to develop and expand. 

-

With Incredulity toward Metanarratives, 

Jeffrey
User:FULBERT
fulb...@fulbert.org


> On Dec 18, 2019, at 8:49 AM, Itzik - Wikimedia Israel 
>  wrote:
> 
> Dear friends,
> 
> I wanted to share with you some changes in WMIL. This weekend, after more
> than 6 years of service, Michal Lester will conclude her position as WMIL's
> ED.
> 
> Michal, WMIL’s first ED, joined us more than 6 years ago, and was our
> second employee. Michal’s joining marked the transition of WMIL from an
> organization operated and managed by volunteers only to professional hired
> staff supporting and leading the activity with the volunteers.
> 
> Michal started to initiate and lead large-scale projects and raise the
> resources needed for the activity through collaborations, donations and
> fund grants. From a one-employee organization with a limited budget, she
> brought us to the current position as an established NGO, with varied
> activity, hired staff to support it, volunteers and a sufficient budget to
> support all of that.
> 
> Under her leadership, we initiated the education project in Hebrew, and
> later in Arabic. We guided tens of thousands of teachers on how to work
> with (and for) Wikipedia. We created training tools and tutorials, formed
> years-long collaborations with dozens of organizations, and hosted the
> international hackathon and later the GLAM conference. We represented WMIL
> and our movement values in Parliament discussions and in discussion with
> archives; and when they failed to cooperate we did not hesitate to “force”
> them to give back to the public the photos that belong to them by law. The
> list of projects and achievements is too long to summarize in one email.
> 
> We are proud to say that WMIL turned not only to a leading and recognized
> organization in Israel, but also to one of the important and active
> affiliates of the global movement.
> 
> Michal’s activity in WMIL was beyond that of an employee, but true
> recruitment and belief in Wikimedia’s activity and values. Her
> round-the-clock investment and great love to the movement, organization,
> its employees and volunteers, serves proof. Many volunteers benefited from
> Michal’s attention, advice and support at all times.
> 
> The Board, and I personally, would like to thank Michal for this
> significant contribution that brought us to our current dignified position,
> and we wish her the best of luck in the future. We will remember you as the
> first ED who saw the hardship and labor pains of WMIL, and as WMIL’s
> “mother” in its professional role. We extend to you our greatest thanks.
> 
> While Michal is leaving, I would like to congratulate Revital Poleg,
> replacing Michal in her position. Revital is a former diplomat. She was one
> of the founders of the Peres Peace Center, she served as Chief of Staff for
> the Knesset Speaker; VP Business Development of a lobbying company;
> External Relations and Resource Development Director for the Ruppin
> Academic Center; and in her last position – Chief Executive and Head of the
> Jewish Agency Mission to Brazil.
> 
> Revital brings extensive experience in large organizations, both local and
> international, and a vast network of contacts in the private and public
> sectors. She speaks Hebrew, English, Portuguese and Spanish.
> 
> We wish her good luck in her position, in filling Michal’s big shoes, and
> we are positive she continues to advance WMIL forward.
> 
> 
> 
> *Itzik Edri*
> Chairperson (volunteer)
> it...@wikimedia.org.il
> +972-54-5878078
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Leadership change at Wikimedia Israel

[Jorge Vargas]

Best of lucks in your future adventures, Michal! You’re a fabulous person
and professional. Wishing you all the best.

On Thu, Dec 19, 2019 at 7:50 AM Delphine Ménard 
wrote:

> Michal, thank you so much for your vision, your passion, for being at the
> heart and helm of Wikimedia Israel for so many years.
>
> Working with you has been a constant source of bubbling ideas, righting
> wrongs and challenging the status quo. I have enjoyed this partnership
> where together, and yet from both our corners of the Wikimedia world, we
> have worked to make things better, to be more thoughtful, to think beyond
> the well known and put in it a lot of heart. I am glad, beyond the
> colleague, to have won a friend, because I believe that this will stay.
>
> Revital, I am looking forward to working with you, you are indeed, filling
> big shoes, but also benefiting from the dedicated and skillful team Michal
> brought together. Welcome to Wikimedia!
>
> Best,
>
> Delphine
>
> On Wed, Dec 18, 2019 at 2:49 PM Itzik - Wikimedia Israel <
> it...@wikimedia.org.il> wrote:
>
> > Dear friends,
> >
> > I wanted to share with you some changes in WMIL. This weekend, after more
> > than 6 years of service, Michal Lester will conclude her position as
> WMIL's
> > ED.
> >
> > Michal, WMIL’s first ED, joined us more than 6 years ago, and was our
> > second employee. Michal’s joining marked the transition of WMIL from an
> > organization operated and managed by volunteers only to professional
> hired
> > staff supporting and leading the activity with the volunteers.
> >
> > Michal started to initiate and lead large-scale projects and raise the
> > resources needed for the activity through collaborations, donations and
> > fund grants. From a one-employee organization with a limited budget, she
> > brought us to the current position as an established NGO, with varied
> > activity, hired staff to support it, volunteers and a sufficient budget
> to
> > support all of that.
> >
> > Under her leadership, we initiated the education project in Hebrew, and
> > later in Arabic. We guided tens of thousands of teachers on how to work
> > with (and for) Wikipedia. We created training tools and tutorials, formed
> > years-long collaborations with dozens of organizations, and hosted the
> > international hackathon and later the GLAM conference. We represented
> WMIL
> > and our movement values in Parliament discussions and in discussion with
> > archives; and when they failed to cooperate we did not hesitate to
> “force”
> > them to give back to the public the photos that belong to them by law.
> The
> > list of projects and achievements is too long to summarize in one email.
> >
> > We are proud to say that WMIL turned not only to a leading and recognized
> > organization in Israel, but also to one of the important and active
> > affiliates of the global movement.
> >
> > Michal’s activity in WMIL was beyond that of an employee, but true
> > recruitment and belief in Wikimedia’s activity and values. Her
> > round-the-clock investment and great love to the movement, organization,
> > its employees and volunteers, serves proof. Many volunteers benefited
> from
> > Michal’s attention, advice and support at all times.
> >
> > The Board, and I personally, would like to thank Michal for this
> > significant contribution that brought us to our current dignified
> position,
> > and we wish her the best of luck in the future. We will remember you as
> the
> > first ED who saw the hardship and labor pains of WMIL, and as WMIL’s
> > “mother” in its professional role. We extend to you our greatest thanks.
> >
> > While Michal is leaving, I would like to congratulate Revital Poleg,
> > replacing Michal in her position. Revital is a former diplomat. She was
> one
> > of the founders of the Peres Peace Center, she served as Chief of Staff
> for
> > the Knesset Speaker; VP Business Development of a lobbying company;
> > External Relations and Resource Development Director for the Ruppin
> > Academic Center; and in her last position – Chief Executive and Head of
> the
> > Jewish Agency Mission to Brazil.
> >
> > Revital brings extensive experience in large organizations, both local
> and
> > international, and a vast network of contacts in the private and public
> > sectors. She speaks Hebrew, English, Portuguese and Spanish.
> >
> > We wish her good luck in her position, in filling Michal’s big shoes, and
> > we are positive she continues to advance WMIL forward.
> >
> >
> >
> > *Itzik Edri*
> > Chairperson (volunteer)
> > it...@wikimedia.org.il
> > +972-54-5878078
> > ___
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Leadership change at Wikimedia Israel

[Delphine Ménard]

Michal, thank you so much for your vision, your passion, for being at the
heart and helm of Wikimedia Israel for so many years.

Working with you has been a constant source of bubbling ideas, righting
wrongs and challenging the status quo. I have enjoyed this partnership
where together, and yet from both our corners of the Wikimedia world, we
have worked to make things better, to be more thoughtful, to think beyond
the well known and put in it a lot of heart. I am glad, beyond the
colleague, to have won a friend, because I believe that this will stay.

Revital, I am looking forward to working with you, you are indeed, filling
big shoes, but also benefiting from the dedicated and skillful team Michal
brought together. Welcome to Wikimedia!

Best,

Delphine

On Wed, Dec 18, 2019 at 2:49 PM Itzik - Wikimedia Israel <
it...@wikimedia.org.il> wrote:

> Dear friends,
>
> I wanted to share with you some changes in WMIL. This weekend, after more
> than 6 years of service, Michal Lester will conclude her position as WMIL's
> ED.
>
> Michal, WMIL’s first ED, joined us more than 6 years ago, and was our
> second employee. Michal’s joining marked the transition of WMIL from an
> organization operated and managed by volunteers only to professional hired
> staff supporting and leading the activity with the volunteers.
>
> Michal started to initiate and lead large-scale projects and raise the
> resources needed for the activity through collaborations, donations and
> fund grants. From a one-employee organization with a limited budget, she
> brought us to the current position as an established NGO, with varied
> activity, hired staff to support it, volunteers and a sufficient budget to
> support all of that.
>
> Under her leadership, we initiated the education project in Hebrew, and
> later in Arabic. We guided tens of thousands of teachers on how to work
> with (and for) Wikipedia. We created training tools and tutorials, formed
> years-long collaborations with dozens of organizations, and hosted the
> international hackathon and later the GLAM conference. We represented WMIL
> and our movement values in Parliament discussions and in discussion with
> archives; and when they failed to cooperate we did not hesitate to “force”
> them to give back to the public the photos that belong to them by law. The
> list of projects and achievements is too long to summarize in one email.
>
> We are proud to say that WMIL turned not only to a leading and recognized
> organization in Israel, but also to one of the important and active
> affiliates of the global movement.
>
> Michal’s activity in WMIL was beyond that of an employee, but true
> recruitment and belief in Wikimedia’s activity and values. Her
> round-the-clock investment and great love to the movement, organization,
> its employees and volunteers, serves proof. Many volunteers benefited from
> Michal’s attention, advice and support at all times.
>
> The Board, and I personally, would like to thank Michal for this
> significant contribution that brought us to our current dignified position,
> and we wish her the best of luck in the future. We will remember you as the
> first ED who saw the hardship and labor pains of WMIL, and as WMIL’s
> “mother” in its professional role. We extend to you our greatest thanks.
>
> While Michal is leaving, I would like to congratulate Revital Poleg,
> replacing Michal in her position. Revital is a former diplomat. She was one
> of the founders of the Peres Peace Center, she served as Chief of Staff for
> the Knesset Speaker; VP Business Development of a lobbying company;
> External Relations and Resource Development Director for the Ruppin
> Academic Center; and in her last position – Chief Executive and Head of the
> Jewish Agency Mission to Brazil.
>
> Revital brings extensive experience in large organizations, both local and
> international, and a vast network of contacts in the private and public
> sectors. She speaks Hebrew, English, Portuguese and Spanish.
>
> We wish her good luck in her position, in filling Michal’s big shoes, and
> we are positive she continues to advance WMIL forward.
>
>
>
> *Itzik Edri*
> Chairperson (volunteer)
> it...@wikimedia.org.il
> +972-54-5878078
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Wikimedia Foundation
Strategy Liaison
Program Officer Annual Plan Grants

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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Leadership change at Wikimedia Israel

[Shlomi Fish]

On Wed, 18 Dec 2019 22:27:23 +0100
Cornelius Kibelka  wrote:

> Executive Director.
> 

Thanks! So ED is "Executive Director".

> Cheers
> Cornelius
> 
> On Wed, 18 Dec 2019 at 21:18, Shlomi Fish  wrote:
> 
> > On Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:24:36 +0100
> > camelia boban  wrote:
> >  
> > > A great thank you to Michal and congratulations to Revital for the new
> > > position.
> > > Also a great thank you to WMIL for the work done in all these years.
> > >  
> >
> > I agree. Thanks and good luck! (What does "ED" mean, though?)


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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Leadership change at Wikimedia Israel

[Rajeeb Dutta]

Dear Michal,

You have been a true ambassador of the movement and thank you for all the years 
of service.  It was pleasure meeting you at GLAMWIKI2018 in Tel Aviv last year.

I know you will be around the movement and until we meet again, all my best 
wishes for your upcoming endeavour.

Best Regards,
Raj.
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> On 19-Dec-2019, at 8:34 AM, Joseph Seddon  wrote:
> 
> Thank you Michal for your years of service. My favourite memory is having
> an ice cream with you at GLAMWIKI in Tel Aviv last year.
> 
> I hope to still see you around the movement.

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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Leadership change at Wikimedia Israel

[Joseph Seddon]

Thank you Michal for your years of service. My favourite memory is having
an ice cream with you at GLAMWIKI in Tel Aviv last year.

I hope to still see you around the movement.

Seddon

On Thu, 19 Dec 2019, 02:22 Pine W,  wrote:

> Michal, many thanks for your service. I remember when we talked online
> several years ago. Best wishes for your next steps, and I hope that you
> will keep in touch.
>
> Itzik, thank you for sharing this news.
>
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Leadership change at Wikimedia Israel

[Pine W]

Michal, many thanks for your service. I remember when we talked online
several years ago. Best wishes for your next steps, and I hope that you
will keep in touch.

Itzik, thank you for sharing this news.

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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Leadership change at Wikimedia Israel

[Frans Grijzenhout]

Hk Itzik, thanks for letting us know. I also want to thank Michal, it was a
pleasure to work with her. And welcome to Revital. Hope to meet her in
Berlin during the WM Summit. Kind regards, Frans

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Op wo 18 dec. 2019 om 14:50 schreef Itzik - Wikimedia Israel <
it...@wikimedia.org.il>:

> Dear friends,
>
> I wanted to share with you some changes in WMIL. This weekend, after more
> than 6 years of service, Michal Lester will conclude her position as WMIL's
> ED.
>
> Michal, WMIL’s first ED, joined us more than 6 years ago, and was our
> second employee. Michal’s joining marked the transition of WMIL from an
> organization operated and managed by volunteers only to professional hired
> staff supporting and leading the activity with the volunteers.
>
> Michal started to initiate and lead large-scale projects and raise the
> resources needed for the activity through collaborations, donations and
> fund grants. From a one-employee organization with a limited budget, she
> brought us to the current position as an established NGO, with varied
> activity, hired staff to support it, volunteers and a sufficient budget to
> support all of that.
>
> Under her leadership, we initiated the education project in Hebrew, and
> later in Arabic. We guided tens of thousands of teachers on how to work
> with (and for) Wikipedia. We created training tools and tutorials, formed
> years-long collaborations with dozens of organizations, and hosted the
> international hackathon and later the GLAM conference. We represented WMIL
> and our movement values in Parliament discussions and in discussion with
> archives; and when they failed to cooperate we did not hesitate to “force”
> them to give back to the public the photos that belong to them by law. The
> list of projects and achievements is too long to summarize in one email.
>
> We are proud to say that WMIL turned not only to a leading and recognized
> organization in Israel, but also to one of the important and active
> affiliates of the global movement.
>
> Michal’s activity in WMIL was beyond that of an employee, but true
> recruitment and belief in Wikimedia’s activity and values. Her
> round-the-clock investment and great love to the movement, organization,
> its employees and volunteers, serves proof. Many volunteers benefited from
> Michal’s attention, advice and support at all times.
>
> The Board, and I personally, would like to thank Michal for this
> significant contribution that brought us to our current dignified position,
> and we wish her the best of luck in the future. We will remember you as the
> first ED who saw the hardship and labor pains of WMIL, and as WMIL’s
> “mother” in its professional role. We extend to you our greatest thanks.
>
> While Michal is leaving, I would like to congratulate Revital Poleg,
> replacing Michal in her position. Revital is a former diplomat. She was one
> of the founders of the Peres Peace Center, she served as Chief of Staff for
> the Knesset Speaker; VP Business Development of a lobbying company;
> External Relations and Resource Development Director for the Ruppin
> Academic Center; and in her last position – Chief Executive and Head of the
> Jewish Agency Mission to Brazil.
>
> Revital brings extensive experience in large organizations, both local and
> international, and a vast network of contacts in the private and public
> sectors. She speaks Hebrew, English, Portuguese and Spanish.
>
> We wish her good luck in her position, in filling Michal’s big shoes, and
> we are positive she continues to advance WMIL forward.
>
>
>
> *Itzik Edri*
> Chairperson (volunteer)
> it...@wikimedia.org.il
> +972-54-5878078
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Leadership change at Wikimedia Israel

[Cornelius Kibelka]

Executive Director.

Cheers
Cornelius

On Wed, 18 Dec 2019 at 21:18, Shlomi Fish  wrote:

> On Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:24:36 +0100
> camelia boban  wrote:
>
> > A great thank you to Michal and congratulations to Revital for the new
> > position.
> > Also a great thank you to WMIL for the work done in all these years.
> >
>
> I agree. Thanks and good luck! (What does "ED" mean, though?)
>
> > Best,
> > Camelia
> >
> > --
> > *Camelia Boban*
> >
> > *| Java EE Developer |*
> >
> >
> >
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> > Diversity WG for Wikimedia Strategy 2030
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> > Project  *
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Il giorno mer 18 dic 2019 alle ore 14:49 Itzik - Wikimedia Israel <
> > it...@wikimedia.org.il> ha scritto:
> >
> > > Dear friends,
> > >
> > > I wanted to share with you some changes in WMIL. This weekend, after
> more
> > > than 6 years of service, Michal Lester will conclude her position as
> WMIL's
> > > ED.
> > >
> > > Michal, WMIL’s first ED, joined us more than 6 years ago, and was our
> > > second employee. Michal’s joining marked the transition of WMIL from an
> > > organization operated and managed by volunteers only to professional
> hired
> > > staff supporting and leading the activity with the volunteers.
> > >
> > > Michal started to initiate and lead large-scale projects and raise the
> > > resources needed for the activity through collaborations, donations and
> > > fund grants. From a one-employee organization with a limited budget,
> she
> > > brought us to the current position as an established NGO, with varied
> > > activity, hired staff to support it, volunteers and a sufficient
> budget to
> > > support all of that.
> > >
> > > Under her leadership, we initiated the education project in Hebrew, and
> > > later in Arabic. We guided tens of thousands of teachers on how to work
> > > with (and for) Wikipedia. We created training tools and tutorials,
> formed
> > > years-long collaborations with dozens of organizations, and hosted the
> > > international hackathon and later the GLAM conference. We represented
> WMIL
> > > and our movement values in Parliament discussions and in discussion
> with
> > > archives; and when they failed to cooperate we did not hesitate to
> “force”
> > > them to give back to the public the photos that belong to them by law.
> The
> > > list of projects and achievements is too long to summarize in one
> email.
> > >
> > > We are proud to say that WMIL turned not only to a leading and
> recognized
> > > organization in Israel, but also to one of the important and active
> > > affiliates of the global movement.
> > >
> > > Michal’s activity in WMIL was beyond that of an employee, but true
> > > recruitment and belief in Wikimedia’s activity and values. Her
> > > round-the-clock investment and great love to the movement,
> organization,
> > > its employees and volunteers, serves proof. Many volunteers benefited
> from
> > > Michal’s attention, advice and support at all times.
> > >
> > > The Board, and I personally, would like to thank Michal for this
> > > significant contribution that brought us to our current dignified
> position,
> > > and we wish her the best of luck in the future. We will remember you
> as the
> > > first ED who saw the hardship and labor pains of WMIL, and as WMIL’s
> > > “mother” in its professional role. We extend to you our greatest
> thanks.
> > >
> > > While Michal is leaving, I would like to congratulate Revital Poleg,
> > > replacing Michal in her position. Revital is a former diplomat. She
> was one
> > > of the founders of the Peres Peace Center, she served as Chief of
> Staff for
> > > the Knesset Speaker; VP Business Development of a lobbying company;
> > > External Relations and Resource Development Director for the Ruppin
> > > Academic Center; and in her last position – Chief Executive and Head
> of the
> > > Jewish Agency Mission to Brazil.
> > >
> > > Revital brings extensive experience in large organizations, both local
> and
> > > international, and a vast network of 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Leadership change at Wikimedia Israel

[Shlomi Fish]

On Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:24:36 +0100
camelia boban  wrote:

> A great thank you to Michal and congratulations to Revital for the new
> position.
> Also a great thank you to WMIL for the work done in all these years.
> 

I agree. Thanks and good luck! (What does "ED" mean, though?)

> Best,
> Camelia
> 
> --
> *Camelia Boban*
> 
> *| Java EE Developer |*
> 
> 
> 
> *Affiliations Committee - **Wikimedia Foundation*
> Diversity WG for Wikimedia Strategy 2030
> *Interwiki Women
>  | **Wiki
> Loves Sport  | Wiki Loves
> Fashion *
> WMIT  - WMSE
>  - WMAR
>  - WMCH
>  Member
> 
> M. +39 3383385545
> camelia.bo...@gmail.com
> *Aissa Technologies* * | *Twitter
>  *|* *LinkedIn
> *
> *Wikipedia  **|
> **WikiDonne UG * | *WikiDonne
> Project  *
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Il giorno mer 18 dic 2019 alle ore 14:49 Itzik - Wikimedia Israel <
> it...@wikimedia.org.il> ha scritto:  
> 
> > Dear friends,
> >
> > I wanted to share with you some changes in WMIL. This weekend, after more
> > than 6 years of service, Michal Lester will conclude her position as WMIL's
> > ED.
> >
> > Michal, WMIL’s first ED, joined us more than 6 years ago, and was our
> > second employee. Michal’s joining marked the transition of WMIL from an
> > organization operated and managed by volunteers only to professional hired
> > staff supporting and leading the activity with the volunteers.
> >
> > Michal started to initiate and lead large-scale projects and raise the
> > resources needed for the activity through collaborations, donations and
> > fund grants. From a one-employee organization with a limited budget, she
> > brought us to the current position as an established NGO, with varied
> > activity, hired staff to support it, volunteers and a sufficient budget to
> > support all of that.
> >
> > Under her leadership, we initiated the education project in Hebrew, and
> > later in Arabic. We guided tens of thousands of teachers on how to work
> > with (and for) Wikipedia. We created training tools and tutorials, formed
> > years-long collaborations with dozens of organizations, and hosted the
> > international hackathon and later the GLAM conference. We represented WMIL
> > and our movement values in Parliament discussions and in discussion with
> > archives; and when they failed to cooperate we did not hesitate to “force”
> > them to give back to the public the photos that belong to them by law. The
> > list of projects and achievements is too long to summarize in one email.
> >
> > We are proud to say that WMIL turned not only to a leading and recognized
> > organization in Israel, but also to one of the important and active
> > affiliates of the global movement.
> >
> > Michal’s activity in WMIL was beyond that of an employee, but true
> > recruitment and belief in Wikimedia’s activity and values. Her
> > round-the-clock investment and great love to the movement, organization,
> > its employees and volunteers, serves proof. Many volunteers benefited from
> > Michal’s attention, advice and support at all times.
> >
> > The Board, and I personally, would like to thank Michal for this
> > significant contribution that brought us to our current dignified position,
> > and we wish her the best of luck in the future. We will remember you as the
> > first ED who saw the hardship and labor pains of WMIL, and as WMIL’s
> > “mother” in its professional role. We extend to you our greatest thanks.
> >
> > While Michal is leaving, I would like to congratulate Revital Poleg,
> > replacing Michal in her position. Revital is a former diplomat. She was one
> > of the founders of the Peres Peace Center, she served as Chief of Staff for
> > the Knesset Speaker; VP Business Development of a lobbying company;
> > External Relations and Resource Development Director for the Ruppin
> > Academic Center; and in her last position – Chief Executive and Head of the
> > Jewish Agency Mission to Brazil.
> >
> > Revital brings extensive experience in large organizations, both local and
> > international, and a vast network of contacts in the private and public
> > sectors. She speaks Hebrew, English, Portuguese and Spanish.
> >
> > We wish her good luck in her position, in filling Michal’s big shoes, and
> > we are positive she continues to advance WMIL forward.
> >
> >
> >
> > *Itzik Edri*
> > Chairperson (volunteer)
> > it...@wikimedia.org.il
> > 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Leadership change at Wikimedia Israel

[Dariusz Jemielniak]

many thanks Michal for your years of amazing work, which I've admired on many 
occasions. Welcome, Revital - Michal set the bar high, but I'm sure you'll make 
WMIL grow even more!

best,

dj "pundit"

On Wed, Dec 18, 2019 at 9:25 AM camelia boban 
mailto:camelia.bo...@gmail.com>> wrote:
A great thank you to Michal and congratulations to Revital for the new
position.
Also a great thank you to WMIL for the work done in all these years.

Best,
Camelia

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*| Java EE Developer |*



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Il giorno mer 18 dic 2019 alle ore 14:49 Itzik - Wikimedia Israel <
it...@wikimedia.org.il> ha scritto:

> Dear friends,
>
> I wanted to share with you some changes in WMIL. This weekend, after more
> than 6 years of service, Michal Lester will conclude her position as WMIL's
> ED.
>
> Michal, WMIL’s first ED, joined us more than 6 years ago, and was our
> second employee. Michal’s joining marked the transition of WMIL from an
> organization operated and managed by volunteers only to professional hired
> staff supporting and leading the activity with the volunteers.
>
> Michal started to initiate and lead large-scale projects and raise the
> resources needed for the activity through collaborations, donations and
> fund grants. From a one-employee organization with a limited budget, she
> brought us to the current position as an established NGO, with varied
> activity, hired staff to support it, volunteers and a sufficient budget to
> support all of that.
>
> Under her leadership, we initiated the education project in Hebrew, and
> later in Arabic. We guided tens of thousands of teachers on how to work
> with (and for) Wikipedia. We created training tools and tutorials, formed
> years-long collaborations with dozens of organizations, and hosted the
> international hackathon and later the GLAM conference. We represented WMIL
> and our movement values in Parliament discussions and in discussion with
> archives; and when they failed to cooperate we did not hesitate to “force”
> them to give back to the public the photos that belong to them by law. The
> list of projects and achievements is too long to summarize in one email.
>
> We are proud to say that WMIL turned not only to a leading and recognized
> organization in Israel, but also to one of the important and active
> affiliates of the global movement.
>
> Michal’s activity in WMIL was beyond that of an employee, but true
> recruitment and belief in Wikimedia’s activity and values. Her
> round-the-clock investment and great love to the movement, organization,
> its employees and volunteers, serves proof. Many volunteers benefited from
> Michal’s attention, advice and support at all times.
>
> The Board, and I personally, would like to thank Michal for this
> significant contribution that brought us to our current dignified position,
> and we wish her the best of luck in the future. We will remember you as the
> first ED who saw the hardship and labor pains of WMIL, and as WMIL’s
> “mother” in its professional role. We extend to you our greatest thanks.
>
> While Michal is leaving, I would like to congratulate Revital Poleg,
> replacing Michal in her position. Revital is a former diplomat. She was one
> of the founders of the Peres Peace Center, she served as Chief of Staff for
> the Knesset Speaker; VP Business Development of a lobbying company;
> External Relations and Resource Development Director for the Ruppin
> Academic Center; and in her last position – Chief Executive and Head of the
> Jewish Agency Mission to Brazil.
>
> Revital brings extensive experience in large organizations, both local and
> international, and a vast network of contacts in the private and public
> sectors. She speaks Hebrew, English, Portuguese and Spanish.
>
> We wish her good luck in her position, in filling Michal’s big shoes, and
> we are positive she continues to advance WMIL forward.
>
>
>
> *Itzik Edri*
> Chairperson (volunteer)
> 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Leadership change at Wikimedia Israel

[camelia boban]

A great thank you to Michal and congratulations to Revital for the new
position.
Also a great thank you to WMIL for the work done in all these years.

Best,
Camelia

--
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*| Java EE Developer |*



*Affiliations Committee - **Wikimedia Foundation*
Diversity WG for Wikimedia Strategy 2030
*Interwiki Women
 | **Wiki
Loves Sport  | Wiki Loves
Fashion *
WMIT  - WMSE
 - WMAR
 - WMCH
 Member

M. +39 3383385545
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Il giorno mer 18 dic 2019 alle ore 14:49 Itzik - Wikimedia Israel <
it...@wikimedia.org.il> ha scritto:

> Dear friends,
>
> I wanted to share with you some changes in WMIL. This weekend, after more
> than 6 years of service, Michal Lester will conclude her position as WMIL's
> ED.
>
> Michal, WMIL’s first ED, joined us more than 6 years ago, and was our
> second employee. Michal’s joining marked the transition of WMIL from an
> organization operated and managed by volunteers only to professional hired
> staff supporting and leading the activity with the volunteers.
>
> Michal started to initiate and lead large-scale projects and raise the
> resources needed for the activity through collaborations, donations and
> fund grants. From a one-employee organization with a limited budget, she
> brought us to the current position as an established NGO, with varied
> activity, hired staff to support it, volunteers and a sufficient budget to
> support all of that.
>
> Under her leadership, we initiated the education project in Hebrew, and
> later in Arabic. We guided tens of thousands of teachers on how to work
> with (and for) Wikipedia. We created training tools and tutorials, formed
> years-long collaborations with dozens of organizations, and hosted the
> international hackathon and later the GLAM conference. We represented WMIL
> and our movement values in Parliament discussions and in discussion with
> archives; and when they failed to cooperate we did not hesitate to “force”
> them to give back to the public the photos that belong to them by law. The
> list of projects and achievements is too long to summarize in one email.
>
> We are proud to say that WMIL turned not only to a leading and recognized
> organization in Israel, but also to one of the important and active
> affiliates of the global movement.
>
> Michal’s activity in WMIL was beyond that of an employee, but true
> recruitment and belief in Wikimedia’s activity and values. Her
> round-the-clock investment and great love to the movement, organization,
> its employees and volunteers, serves proof. Many volunteers benefited from
> Michal’s attention, advice and support at all times.
>
> The Board, and I personally, would like to thank Michal for this
> significant contribution that brought us to our current dignified position,
> and we wish her the best of luck in the future. We will remember you as the
> first ED who saw the hardship and labor pains of WMIL, and as WMIL’s
> “mother” in its professional role. We extend to you our greatest thanks.
>
> While Michal is leaving, I would like to congratulate Revital Poleg,
> replacing Michal in her position. Revital is a former diplomat. She was one
> of the founders of the Peres Peace Center, she served as Chief of Staff for
> the Knesset Speaker; VP Business Development of a lobbying company;
> External Relations and Resource Development Director for the Ruppin
> Academic Center; and in her last position – Chief Executive and Head of the
> Jewish Agency Mission to Brazil.
>
> Revital brings extensive experience in large organizations, both local and
> international, and a vast network of contacts in the private and public
> sectors. She speaks Hebrew, English, Portuguese and Spanish.
>
> We wish her good luck in her position, in filling Michal’s big shoes, and
> we are positive she continues to advance WMIL forward.
>
>
>
> *Itzik Edri*
> Chairperson (volunteer)
> it...@wikimedia.org.il
> +972-54-5878078
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[Wikimedia-l] Leadership change at Wikimedia Israel

[Itzik - Wikimedia Israel]

Dear friends,

I wanted to share with you some changes in WMIL. This weekend, after more
than 6 years of service, Michal Lester will conclude her position as WMIL's
ED.

Michal, WMIL’s first ED, joined us more than 6 years ago, and was our
second employee. Michal’s joining marked the transition of WMIL from an
organization operated and managed by volunteers only to professional hired
staff supporting and leading the activity with the volunteers.

Michal started to initiate and lead large-scale projects and raise the
resources needed for the activity through collaborations, donations and
fund grants. From a one-employee organization with a limited budget, she
brought us to the current position as an established NGO, with varied
activity, hired staff to support it, volunteers and a sufficient budget to
support all of that.

Under her leadership, we initiated the education project in Hebrew, and
later in Arabic. We guided tens of thousands of teachers on how to work
with (and for) Wikipedia. We created training tools and tutorials, formed
years-long collaborations with dozens of organizations, and hosted the
international hackathon and later the GLAM conference. We represented WMIL
and our movement values in Parliament discussions and in discussion with
archives; and when they failed to cooperate we did not hesitate to “force”
them to give back to the public the photos that belong to them by law. The
list of projects and achievements is too long to summarize in one email.

We are proud to say that WMIL turned not only to a leading and recognized
organization in Israel, but also to one of the important and active
affiliates of the global movement.

Michal’s activity in WMIL was beyond that of an employee, but true
recruitment and belief in Wikimedia’s activity and values. Her
round-the-clock investment and great love to the movement, organization,
its employees and volunteers, serves proof. Many volunteers benefited from
Michal’s attention, advice and support at all times.

The Board, and I personally, would like to thank Michal for this
significant contribution that brought us to our current dignified position,
and we wish her the best of luck in the future. We will remember you as the
first ED who saw the hardship and labor pains of WMIL, and as WMIL’s
“mother” in its professional role. We extend to you our greatest thanks.

While Michal is leaving, I would like to congratulate Revital Poleg,
replacing Michal in her position. Revital is a former diplomat. She was one
of the founders of the Peres Peace Center, she served as Chief of Staff for
the Knesset Speaker; VP Business Development of a lobbying company;
External Relations and Resource Development Director for the Ruppin
Academic Center; and in her last position – Chief Executive and Head of the
Jewish Agency Mission to Brazil.

Revital brings extensive experience in large organizations, both local and
international, and a vast network of contacts in the private and public
sectors. She speaks Hebrew, English, Portuguese and Spanish.

We wish her good luck in her position, in filling Michal’s big shoes, and
we are positive she continues to advance WMIL forward.



*Itzik Edri*
Chairperson (volunteer)
it...@wikimedia.org.il
+972-54-5878078
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