[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 

[Wikimedia-l] Affiliations Committee - Call for candidates 2019

[camelia boban]

Hi everyone!

*The Affiliations Committee (AffCom)* – 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 Affiliations Committee 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 fourteen members, selected every twelve months
for staggered two-year terms. Those joining the committee during the
current process will serve a two-year term ending in December 2021.

AffCom continues to closely monitor the Wikimedia 2030 Strategy process
that was initiated in 2016. While the affiliation models continue to be
discussed as part of the broader strategy discussion, as no decisions have
been made to change the current affiliation models yet, AffCom will
continue to work in the same manner with regard to affiliate recognitions
and intervention support for affiliates with issues of non-compliance in
2020. Specifically, AffCom will continue to process applications for user
group and chapter/thematic organization creation, while we await the
strategy next steps and begin to prepare for a smooth transition of the
committee and affiliates ecosystem to any changing movement structures and
systems in 2021.

Being a part of the Affiliations Committee requires communication with
volunteers all over the world, negotiating skills, cultural sensitivity,
and the ability to understand legal texts. We look for a healthy mix of
different skill sets in our members.

*Required and Recommended Skills for Affiliations Committee 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 Skills*


   -

   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 Skills*

   - Skills in other languages are a major plus.
   - Public Communications (English writing and speaking skills)
   - Strong understanding of the structure and work of affiliates and the
   Wikimedia Foundation.
   - Documentation practices
   - Interviewing experience
   - Knowledge of different legal systems and experience in community
   building and organizing are a plus
   - Experience with, or in, an active affiliate is a major plus.
   - Teamwork
  - Focusing on shared goals instead of disagreements
  - Focusing on the conflict at hand and not past ones
  - Ensuring each member of the team has a clearly defined role, which
  can help reduce disagreements over areas of responsibility
  - Project and people management to coordinate different parties on a
  shared plan and seeing it through to completion.
   - Problem-Solving
  - Ability to evaluate various solutions
  - Ability to consider multiple interests and points of view
  - Willingness to revisit unresolved issues
  - The capacity to recognize and respond to important matters
  - The ability to seek compromise and avoid punishing
   - Ability to work and communicate with other languages and cultures.

Given the expectations for maintaining course in 2020 and preparing for
potential 2021 transitions, 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.

*Affiliate Recognitions Relevant Skills*

   - Administration
  - Willingness to process applications through a set, perhaps
  bureaucratic process.
  - Attention to detail
   - Monitoring & Strategic Development
  - Readiness to participate in political discussions on the role and
  future of affiliates, models of affiliation, and similar topics.
   -  Organizational Awareness
  - Understanding of and community building and organizational
  development
  - Understanding of group dynamics
  - Awareness of the affiliates ecosystem and models

*Conflict Prevention & Intervention Relevant Skills*

   - 

[Wikimedia-l] Affiliations Committee Call for Candidates

[Kirill Lokshin]

Hi everyone,

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 Affiliations Committee 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 advise the
Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees on issues connected to chapters,
thematic organizations and Wikimedia user groups.

The committee can include up to fifteen members, roughly half of whom are
selected every twelve months for staggered two-year terms. Those joining
the committee during the current process will serve a two-year term ending
in December 2020.

*Key skills*

Being a part of the Affiliations Committee requires communication with
volunteers all over the world, negotiating skills, cultural sensitivity,
and the ability to understand legal texts. We look for a healthy mix of
different skill sets in our members, including the following key skills and
experience:

- Willingness to process applications through a set, perhaps bureaucratic
process.
- Readiness to participate in political discussions on the role and future
of affiliates, models of affiliation, and similar topics.
- Availability of up to 5 hours per week, and the time to participate in a
monthly two-hour voice/video meeting.
- International orientation.
- Fluency in English.
- Ability to work and communicate with other languages and cultures.
- Strong understanding of the structure and work of affiliates and the
Wikimedia Foundation.
- Knowledge of different legal systems and experience in community building
and organizing are a plus.
- Skills in other languages are a major plus.
- Experience with or in an active affiliate is a major plus.
- Strong track record of effective collaboration (such as evidenced skills
at facilitation, mediation, negotiation, and so forth) are a major plus.
- Willingness to use one's real name in committee activities (including
contacts with current and potential affiliates) when appropriate.

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 selected 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 2018 member selection process
will include a public review and comment period. All applications received
by the committee will be posted on Meta at
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee/Candidates/December_2018,
and the community will be invited to provide comments and feedback about
each candidate.

At the end of the public comment period, the applications will be voted on
by the members of the committee who are not seeking re-election, taking
into account comments put forward by the committee's members, advisors,
Wikimedia Foundation staff and board liaisons, and the community. A final
decision will be made by mid-January 2019, with new members expected to
join later that month.

*How to apply*

If you are interested in joining the committee, please post your
application on the nomination page and send an email announcing your
application to aff...@lists.wikimedia.org by 31 December 2018. Your
application must include the following information:

- Your full name and Wikimedia username
- A statement describing your relevant experience, skills, and motivation
for joining the committee.
- Answers to the following three questions:

(1) How do you think affiliates work best together to partner on effective
projects and initiatives?
(2) What do you see as the role of affiliates in the Wikimedia movement in
the next three years?
(3) What do you feel you will bring to the committee that makes you a
uniquely qualified candidate?


If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me and/or the
committee as a whole. We are happy to chat or have a phone call with anyone
about our work if this helps them decide to apply. Please distribute this
call among your networks, and do apply if you are interested!

Regards,
Kirill Lokshin
Chair, Affiliations Committee
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[Wikimedia-l] Affiliations Committee: Call for Candidates

[Kirill Lokshin]

Hi everyone,

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 Affiliations Committee 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 advise the
Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees on issues connected to chapters,
thematic organizations and Wikimedia user groups.

The committee consists of twelve members, six of whom are selected every
twelve months for staggered two-year terms. Those joining the committee
during the current process will serve a two-year term ending in December
2019.

*Key skills*

Being a part of the Affiliations Committee requires communication with
volunteers all over the world, negotiating skills, cultural sensitivity,
and the ability to understand legal texts. We look for a healthy mix of
different skill sets in our members, including the following key skills and
experience:

- Willingness to process applications through a set, perhaps bureaucratic
process.
- Readiness to participate in political discussions on the role and future
of affiliates, models of affiliation, and similar topics.
- Availability of up to 5 hours per week, and the time to participate in a
monthly two-hour voice/video meeting.
- International orientation.
- Fluency in English.
- Ability to work and communicate with other languages and cultures.
- Strong understanding of the structure and work of affiliates and the
Wikimedia Foundation.
- Knowledge of different legal systems and experience in community building
and organizing are a plus.
- Skills in other languages are a major plus.
- Experience with or in an active affiliate is a major plus.
- Strong track record of effective collaboration (such as evidenced skills
at facilitation, mediation, negotiation, and so forth) are a major plus.
- Willingness to use one's real name in committee activities (including
contacts with current and potential affiliates) when appropriate.

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 selected 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 2017 member selection process
will include a public review and comment period. All applications received
by the committee will be posted on Meta at
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee/Candidates/December_2017,
and the community will be invited to provide comments and feedback about
each candidate.

At the end of the public comment period, the applications will be voted on
by the members of the committee who are not seeking re-election, taking
into account comments put forward by the committee's members, advisors,
Wikimedia Foundation staff and board liaisons, and the community. A final
decision will be made by mid-January 2018, with new members expected to
join later that month.

*How to apply*

If you are interested in joining the committee, please post your
application on the nomination page and send an email announcing your
application to aff...@lists.wikimedia.org by 31 December 2017. Your
application must include the following information:

- Your full name and Wikimedia username
- A statement describing your relevant experience, skills, and motivation
for joining the committee.
- Answers to the following three questions:
(1) How do you think affiliates work best together to partner on
effective projects and initiatives?
(2) What do you see as the role of affiliates in the Wikimedia
movement in the next three years?
(3) What do you feel you will bring to the committee that makes you
a uniquely qualified candidate?

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me and/or the
committee as a whole. We are happy to chat or have a phone call with anyone
about our work if this helps them decide to apply. Please distribute this
call among your networks, and do apply if you are interested!

Regards,
Kirill Lokshin
Chair, Affiliations Committee
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[Wikimedia-l] Affiliations Committee: Call for Candidates

[Kirill Lokshin]

Hi everyone,

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 Affiliations Committee 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 advise the
Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees on issues connected to chapters,
thematic organizations and Wikimedia user groups.

The committee consists of twelve members, six of whom are selected every
twelve months for staggered two-year terms. Those joining during the
mid-year process will serve an extended term ending in December 2019.

*Key skills*

Being a part of the Affiliations Committee requires communication with
volunteers all over the world, negotiating skills, cultural sensitivity,
and the ability to understand legal texts. We look for a healthy mix of
different skill sets in our members, including the following key skills and
experience:

- Willingness to process applications through a set, perhaps bureaucratic
process.
- Readiness to participate in political discussions on the role and future
of affiliates, models of affiliation, and similar topics.
- Availability of up to 5 hours per week, and the time to participate in a
monthly two-hour voice/video meeting.
- International orientation.
- Fluency in English.
- Ability to work and communicate with other languages and cultures.
- Strong understanding of the structure and work of affiliates and the
Wikimedia Foundation.
- Knowledge of different legal systems and experience in community building
and organising are a plus.
- Skills in other languages are a major plus.
- Experience with or in an active affiliate is a major plus.
- Strong track record of effective collaboration (such as evidenced skills
at facilitation, mediation, negotiation, and so forth) are a major plus.
- Willingness to use one's real name in committee activities (including
contacts with current and potential affiliates) when appropriate.

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 selected 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 2017 member selection process
will include a public review and comment period. All applications received
by the committee will be posted on Meta at
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee/Candidates/June_2017,
and the community will be invited to provide comments and feedback about
each candidate.

At the end of the public comment period, the applications will be voted on
by the members of the committee who are not seeking re-election, taking
into account comments put forward by the committee's members, advisors,
Wikimedia Foundation staff and board liaisons, and the community. A final
decision will be made by mid-July 2017, with new members expected to join
later that month.

*How to apply*

If you are interested in joining the committee, please post your
application on the nomination page and send an email announcing your
application to aff...@lists.wikimedia.org by 30 June 2017. Your application
must include the following information:

- Your full name and Wikimedia username
- A statement describing your relevant experience, skills, and motivation
for joining the committee.
- Answers to the following three questions:
(1) How do you think affiliates work best together to partner on
effective projects and initiatives?
(2) What do you see as the role of affiliates in the Wikimedia
movement in the next three years?
(3) What do you feel you will bring to the committee that makes you
a uniquely qualified candidate?

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me and/or the
committee as a whole. We are happy to chat or have a phone call with anyone
about our work if this helps them decide to apply. Please distribute this
call among your networks, and do apply if you are interested!

Regards,
Kirill Lokshin
Chair, Affiliations Committee
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