Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

[Keegan Peterzell]

On Tue, Feb 16, 2016 at 5:30 PM, Dan Andreescu 
wrote:

> 
>
> Because we are not a tree, we are part of an ancient Aspen Grove.
>

*claps*

I hope this thread ends on this forward-looking note.

Well said, Dan.

-- 
Keegan Peterzell
Community Liaison, Product
Wikimedia Foundation
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

[Dan Andreescu]

Asaf, and everyone else, really, I guess the time for silence is over.

I think that, just because Siko feels this way, now, about this wmf, and about 
this moment, doesn't mean that the next moment will maintain, integral, this 
same truth. It is the rest of us that get to craft the next moment. It is both 
with our skills and effort that we get to craft it.

I intend to bring love and respect into our next moment. Lila and our 
leadership have failed to bring us peace right now in this moment, but we will 
make peace and we will fix our problems.

Because we are not a tree, we are part of an ancient Aspen Grove.

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On Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 5:24 PM, Siko Bouterse <sboute...@wikimedia.org>
wrote:

> Transparency, integrity, community and free knowledge remain deeply
> important to me, and I believe I will be better placed to represent those
> values in a volunteer capacity at this time. I am and will always remain a
> Wikimedian, so you'll still see me around the projects (User:Seeeko),
> hopefully with renewed energy and joy in volunteering.
>

" [...]
Turning and turning in the widening gyre
The falcon cannot hear the falconer;
Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;
Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,
The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere
The ceremony of innocence is drowned;
The best lack all conviction, while the worst
Are full of passionate intensity."
-- W. B. Yeats

-- 
Asaf Bartov
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

[Nurunnaby Chowdhury (Hasive)]

Dear Siko,
Sad to read your mail. Thanks for your work & good luck.

-Hasive
WMBD

On Sun, Feb 14, 2016 at 5:59 AM, Florence Devouard 
wrote:

> Le 12/02/16 02:24, Siko Bouterse a écrit :
>
>> Dear friends and colleagues,
>>
>> I’ve had the amazing privilege of serving this movement in a staff
>> capacity
>> for the past 4 ½ years, but I’ve now decided to move on from my role at
>> the
>> Wikimedia Foundation.
>>
>> Transparency, integrity, community and free knowledge remain deeply
>> important to me, and I believe I will be better placed to represent those
>> values in a volunteer capacity at this time.
>>
>
> Siko... I was sad to read about your departure.
>
> And like Pete, I noted your words.
>
> It is yet another crumb in a trail of worrying elements : the (too)
> numerous departures within staff, the staff survey, the recent board
> members cases, some staff members mentionning threats when expressing
> publicly their opinion, the change of tone in the glassdoor reports, the
> Knight grant, and so on. It is worrysome.
>
> Florence
>
> I am and will always remain a
>
>> Wikimedian, so you'll still see me around the projects (User:Seeeko),
>> hopefully with renewed energy and joy in volunteering.
>>
>> This movement has become my home in so many unexpected ways, and I’m truly
>> honored to have learned from so many of you. It was an amazing experience
>> to have partnered with smart, bold, and dedicated community folks to
>> experiment with projects like Teahouse, IdeaLab, Inspire, Individual
>> Engagement Grants, and Reimagining Grants. I’ve seen you create some
>> really
>> incredible content, ideas, tools, programs, processes, committees and
>> organizations, all in the service of free knowledge.
>>
>> I expect my last day to be Thursday, February 25th. I have full confidence
>> in Maggie Dennis's abilities to lead the Community Engagement Department,
>> and I trust that my team will remain available to support the community’s
>> needs for grants and other resources throughout this time of transition.
>>
>> Much love,
>> Siko
>>
>>
>
>
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

[Florence Devouard]

Le 12/02/16 02:24, Siko Bouterse a écrit :

Dear friends and colleagues,

I’ve had the amazing privilege of serving this movement in a staff capacity
for the past 4 ½ years, but I’ve now decided to move on from my role at the
Wikimedia Foundation.

Transparency, integrity, community and free knowledge remain deeply
important to me, and I believe I will be better placed to represent those
values in a volunteer capacity at this time.


Siko... I was sad to read about your departure.

And like Pete, I noted your words.

It is yet another crumb in a trail of worrying elements : the (too) 
numerous departures within staff, the staff survey, the recent board 
members cases, some staff members mentionning threats when expressing 
publicly their opinion, the change of tone in the glassdoor reports, the 
Knight grant, and so on. It is worrysome.


Florence

I am and will always remain a

Wikimedian, so you'll still see me around the projects (User:Seeeko),
hopefully with renewed energy and joy in volunteering.

This movement has become my home in so many unexpected ways, and I’m truly
honored to have learned from so many of you. It was an amazing experience
to have partnered with smart, bold, and dedicated community folks to
experiment with projects like Teahouse, IdeaLab, Inspire, Individual
Engagement Grants, and Reimagining Grants. I’ve seen you create some really
incredible content, ideas, tools, programs, processes, committees and
organizations, all in the service of free knowledge.

I expect my last day to be Thursday, February 25th. I have full confidence
in Maggie Dennis's abilities to lead the Community Engagement Department,
and I trust that my team will remain available to support the community’s
needs for grants and other resources throughout this time of transition.

Much love,
Siko





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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

[Habib M'henni]

Dear Siko,

Thanks for all your great work. We will miss you!

Kind regards,
Habib

Le 12 février 2016 02:24:55 CET, Siko Bouterse  a 
écrit :
>Dear friends and colleagues,
>
>I’ve had the amazing privilege of serving this movement in a staff
>capacity
>for the past 4 ½ years, but I’ve now decided to move on from my role at
>the
>Wikimedia Foundation.
>
>Transparency, integrity, community and free knowledge remain deeply
>important to me, and I believe I will be better placed to represent
>those
>values in a volunteer capacity at this time. I am and will always
>remain a
>Wikimedian, so you'll still see me around the projects (User:Seeeko),
>hopefully with renewed energy and joy in volunteering.
>
>This movement has become my home in so many unexpected ways, and I’m
>truly
>honored to have learned from so many of you. It was an amazing
>experience
>to have partnered with smart, bold, and dedicated community folks to
>experiment with projects like Teahouse, IdeaLab, Inspire, Individual
>Engagement Grants, and Reimagining Grants. I’ve seen you create some
>really
>incredible content, ideas, tools, programs, processes, committees and
>organizations, all in the service of free knowledge.
>
>I expect my last day to be Thursday, February 25th. I have full
>confidence
>in Maggie Dennis's abilities to lead the Community Engagement
>Department,
>and I trust that my team will remain available to support the
>community’s
>needs for grants and other resources throughout this time of
>transition.
>
>Much love,
>Siko
>
>-- 
>Siko Bouterse
>Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
>
>*Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in
>the
>sum of all knowledge. *
>*Donate  or click the "edit" button
>today,
>and help us make it a reality!*
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

[Tanvir Rahman]

Siko,

I am surprised to hear the news. I am pretty sure you will do an amazing
job wherever you end up in you next venture. But Wikimedia will miss your
good services. That is also the reason why you and your work will not be
forgotten.

I enjoyed working with you during our fellowship project. I can't agree
more how your continuous guidance and collaboration taught me to productive
and eventually led me and my project to a success. I also won't forget your
support during my hard times. I learned a lot from you.

I hope we will be in touch.

--
Tanvir Rahman
Wikitanvir

On 12 February 2016 at 02:24, Siko Bouterse  wrote:

> Dear friends and colleagues,
>
> I’ve had the amazing privilege of serving this movement in a staff capacity
> for the past 4 ½ years, but I’ve now decided to move on from my role at the
> Wikimedia Foundation.
>
> Transparency, integrity, community and free knowledge remain deeply
> important to me, and I believe I will be better placed to represent those
> values in a volunteer capacity at this time. I am and will always remain a
> Wikimedian, so you'll still see me around the projects (User:Seeeko),
> hopefully with renewed energy and joy in volunteering.
>
> This movement has become my home in so many unexpected ways, and I’m truly
> honored to have learned from so many of you. It was an amazing experience
> to have partnered with smart, bold, and dedicated community folks to
> experiment with projects like Teahouse, IdeaLab, Inspire, Individual
> Engagement Grants, and Reimagining Grants. I’ve seen you create some really
> incredible content, ideas, tools, programs, processes, committees and
> organizations, all in the service of free knowledge.
>
> I expect my last day to be Thursday, February 25th. I have full confidence
> in Maggie Dennis's abilities to lead the Community Engagement Department,
> and I trust that my team will remain available to support the community’s
> needs for grants and other resources throughout this time of transition.
>
> Much love,
> Siko
>
> --
> Siko Bouterse
> Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
>
> *Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the
> sum of all knowledge. *
> *Donate  or click the "edit" button today,
> and help us make it a reality!*
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

[Shlomi Fish]

Dear Siko,

thanks for your work, and good luck on your future endeavours.

Regards,

Shlomi Fish

On Thu, 11 Feb 2016 17:24:55 -0800
Siko Bouterse  wrote:

> Dear friends and colleagues,
> 
> I’ve had the amazing privilege of serving this movement in a staff capacity
> for the past 4 ½ years, but I’ve now decided to move on from my role at the
> Wikimedia Foundation.

-- 
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

[Katie Chan]

:'(

On 12/02/2016 01:24, Siko Bouterse wrote:

Dear friends and colleagues,

I’ve had the amazing privilege of serving this movement in a staff capacity
for the past 4 ½ years, but I’ve now decided to move on from my role at the
Wikimedia Foundation.

Transparency, integrity, community and free knowledge remain deeply
important to me, and I believe I will be better placed to represent those
values in a volunteer capacity at this time. I am and will always remain a
Wikimedian, so you'll still see me around the projects (User:Seeeko),
hopefully with renewed energy and joy in volunteering.

This movement has become my home in so many unexpected ways, and I’m truly
honored to have learned from so many of you. It was an amazing experience
to have partnered with smart, bold, and dedicated community folks to
experiment with projects like Teahouse, IdeaLab, Inspire, Individual
Engagement Grants, and Reimagining Grants. I’ve seen you create some really
incredible content, ideas, tools, programs, processes, committees and
organizations, all in the service of free knowledge.

I expect my last day to be Thursday, February 25th. I have full confidence
in Maggie Dennis's abilities to lead the Community Engagement Department,
and I trust that my team will remain available to support the community’s
needs for grants and other resources throughout this time of transition.

Much love,
Siko




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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

[Jane Darnell]

SO sorry to read this! My work with you on the IEG committee was one of the
most inspiring experiences I have had in my years as a Wikipedian. I guess
we will only learn after a few years what the effects were of some of the
decisions we made ton that committee, but I like to think that some of the
projects we funded have grown seeds of inspiration across the movement.
Thanks for your work above and beyond the call of duty while heading the
committee.

From my corner of the Wikiverse, good luck in your future endeavors

On Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 8:24 PM, Siko Bouterse 
wrote:

> Dear friends and colleagues,
>
> I’ve had the amazing privilege of serving this movement in a staff capacity
> for the past 4 ½ years, but I’ve now decided to move on from my role at the
> Wikimedia Foundation.
>
> Transparency, integrity, community and free knowledge remain deeply
> important to me, and I believe I will be better placed to represent those
> values in a volunteer capacity at this time. I am and will always remain a
> Wikimedian, so you'll still see me around the projects (User:Seeeko),
> hopefully with renewed energy and joy in volunteering.
>
> This movement has become my home in so many unexpected ways, and I’m truly
> honored to have learned from so many of you. It was an amazing experience
> to have partnered with smart, bold, and dedicated community folks to
> experiment with projects like Teahouse, IdeaLab, Inspire, Individual
> Engagement Grants, and Reimagining Grants. I’ve seen you create some really
> incredible content, ideas, tools, programs, processes, committees and
> organizations, all in the service of free knowledge.
>
> I expect my last day to be Thursday, February 25th. I have full confidence
> in Maggie Dennis's abilities to lead the Community Engagement Department,
> and I trust that my team will remain available to support the community’s
> needs for grants and other resources throughout this time of transition.
>
> Much love,
> Siko
>
> --
> Siko Bouterse
> Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
>
> *Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the
> sum of all knowledge. *
> *Donate  or click the "edit" button today,
> and help us make it a reality!*
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

[attolippip]

Oh, Siko... I am really sorry to see this letter of yours.
But I am truly grateful for all your support and understanding.
In wikiworld being awfully far in real life does not matter that much,
so I have always felt that you are near...

Thank you

Warm regards,
antanana
Wikimedia Ukraine

2016-02-12 3:24 GMT+02:00 Siko Bouterse :

> Dear friends and colleagues,
>
> I’ve had the amazing privilege of serving this movement in a staff capacity
> for the past 4 ½ years, but I’ve now decided to move on from my role at the
> Wikimedia Foundation.
>
> Transparency, integrity, community and free knowledge remain deeply
> important to me, and I believe I will be better placed to represent those
> values in a volunteer capacity at this time. I am and will always remain a
> Wikimedian, so you'll still see me around the projects (User:Seeeko),
> hopefully with renewed energy and joy in volunteering.
>
> This movement has become my home in so many unexpected ways, and I’m truly
> honored to have learned from so many of you. It was an amazing experience
> to have partnered with smart, bold, and dedicated community folks to
> experiment with projects like Teahouse, IdeaLab, Inspire, Individual
> Engagement Grants, and Reimagining Grants. I’ve seen you create some really
> incredible content, ideas, tools, programs, processes, committees and
> organizations, all in the service of free knowledge.
>
> I expect my last day to be Thursday, February 25th. I have full confidence
> in Maggie Dennis's abilities to lead the Community Engagement Department,
> and I trust that my team will remain available to support the community’s
> needs for grants and other resources throughout this time of transition.
>
> Much love,
> Siko
>
> --
> Siko Bouterse
> Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
>
> *Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the
> sum of all knowledge. *
> *Donate  or click the "edit" button today,
> and help us make it a reality!*
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

[Sandra Rientjes - Wikimedia Nederland]

Dear Siko,

What a shame you are leaving!  It has been a real pleasure knowing you and
working with you. I wish you all the best for the future and I hope our
paths will cross again.

Hartelijke groet,

Sandra Rientjes
Directeur/Executive Director

Wikimedia Nederland
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030  320023806 31786379

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Op 12 feb. 2016 02:25 schreef "Siko Bouterse" :

> Dear friends and colleagues,
>
> I’ve had the amazing privilege of serving this movement in a staff capacity
> for the past 4 ½ years, but I’ve now decided to move on from my role at the
> Wikimedia Foundation.
>
> Transparency, integrity, community and free knowledge remain deeply
> important to me, and I believe I will be better placed to represent those
> values in a volunteer capacity at this time. I am and will always remain a
> Wikimedian, so you'll still see me around the projects (User:Seeeko),
> hopefully with renewed energy and joy in volunteering.
>
> This movement has become my home in so many unexpected ways, and I’m truly
> honored to have learned from so many of you. It was an amazing experience
> to have partnered with smart, bold, and dedicated community folks to
> experiment with projects like Teahouse, IdeaLab, Inspire, Individual
> Engagement Grants, and Reimagining Grants. I’ve seen you create some really
> incredible content, ideas, tools, programs, processes, committees and
> organizations, all in the service of free knowledge.
>
> I expect my last day to be Thursday, February 25th. I have full confidence
> in Maggie Dennis's abilities to lead the Community Engagement Department,
> and I trust that my team will remain available to support the community’s
> needs for grants and other resources throughout this time of transition.
>
> Much love,
> Siko
>
> --
> Siko Bouterse
> Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
>
> *Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the
> sum of all knowledge. *
> *Donate  or click the "edit" button today,
> and help us make it a reality!*
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

[Steven Crossin]

Wow Siko. This comes as a massive surprise. It was a pleasure working with
you on dispute resolution on my time as a Wikimedia Fellow. I'll always
remember the support you gave me and how I grew as a result. I consider you
a great friend and I'll miss you a lot. I wish you all the best in your
future endeavours. You will be sorely missed.

Steve

*Steven Crossin*
*cro0...@gmail.com *

On 12 February 2016 at 12:24, Siko Bouterse  wrote:

> Dear friends and colleagues,
>
> I’ve had the amazing privilege of serving this movement in a staff capacity
> for the past 4 ½ years, but I’ve now decided to move on from my role at the
> Wikimedia Foundation.
>
> Transparency, integrity, community and free knowledge remain deeply
> important to me, and I believe I will be better placed to represent those
> values in a volunteer capacity at this time. I am and will always remain a
> Wikimedian, so you'll still see me around the projects (User:Seeeko),
> hopefully with renewed energy and joy in volunteering.
>
> This movement has become my home in so many unexpected ways, and I’m truly
> honored to have learned from so many of you. It was an amazing experience
> to have partnered with smart, bold, and dedicated community folks to
> experiment with projects like Teahouse, IdeaLab, Inspire, Individual
> Engagement Grants, and Reimagining Grants. I’ve seen you create some really
> incredible content, ideas, tools, programs, processes, committees and
> organizations, all in the service of free knowledge.
>
> I expect my last day to be Thursday, February 25th. I have full confidence
> in Maggie Dennis's abilities to lead the Community Engagement Department,
> and I trust that my team will remain available to support the community’s
> needs for grants and other resources throughout this time of transition.
>
> Much love,
> Siko
>
> --
> Siko Bouterse
> Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
>
> *Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the
> sum of all knowledge. *
> *Donate  or click the "edit" button today,
> and help us make it a reality!*
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

[Philippe Beaudette]

Wow.  What a loss. I will never forget your boundless enthusiasm for this
movement, and I loved our semi-regular walking meetings, Siko. I know you
will do so much for wherever you end up.  What a tremendous asset you will
be to them!  Your gifts are tremendous - almost as big as your heart.

Best,
pb

On Thursday, February 11, 2016, Steven Crossin  wrote:

> Wow Siko. This comes as a massive surprise. It was a pleasure working with
> you on dispute resolution on my time as a Wikimedia Fellow. I'll always
> remember the support you gave me and how I grew as a result. I consider you
> a great friend and I'll miss you a lot. I wish you all the best in your
> future endeavours. You will be sorely missed.
>
> Steve
>
> *Steven Crossin*
> *cro0...@gmail.com  >*
>
> On 12 February 2016 at 12:24, Siko Bouterse  > wrote:
>
> > Dear friends and colleagues,
> >
> > I’ve had the amazing privilege of serving this movement in a staff
> capacity
> > for the past 4 ½ years, but I’ve now decided to move on from my role at
> the
> > Wikimedia Foundation.
> >
> > Transparency, integrity, community and free knowledge remain deeply
> > important to me, and I believe I will be better placed to represent those
> > values in a volunteer capacity at this time. I am and will always remain
> a
> > Wikimedian, so you'll still see me around the projects (User:Seeeko),
> > hopefully with renewed energy and joy in volunteering.
> >
> > This movement has become my home in so many unexpected ways, and I’m
> truly
> > honored to have learned from so many of you. It was an amazing experience
> > to have partnered with smart, bold, and dedicated community folks to
> > experiment with projects like Teahouse, IdeaLab, Inspire, Individual
> > Engagement Grants, and Reimagining Grants. I’ve seen you create some
> really
> > incredible content, ideas, tools, programs, processes, committees and
> > organizations, all in the service of free knowledge.
> >
> > I expect my last day to be Thursday, February 25th. I have full
> confidence
> > in Maggie Dennis's abilities to lead the Community Engagement Department,
> > and I trust that my team will remain available to support the community’s
> > needs for grants and other resources throughout this time of transition.
> >
> > Much love,
> > Siko
> >
> > --
> > Siko Bouterse
> > Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
> >
> > *Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in
> the
> > sum of all knowledge. *
> > *Donate  or click the "edit" button today,
> > and help us make it a reality!*
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

[SarahSV]

Siko, I'm very sorry to see this. You were a strong supporter of women on
Wikipedia and of improved community harmony. It was a pleasure to work with
you on the grant application that led to the Ally Skills Workshops. I wish
you all the very best.

Sarah

On Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 6:43 PM, Steven Crossin  wrote:

> Wow Siko. This comes as a massive surprise. It was a pleasure working with
> you on dispute resolution on my time as a Wikimedia Fellow. I'll always
> remember the support you gave me and how I grew as a result. I consider you
> a great friend and I'll miss you a lot. I wish you all the best in your
> future endeavours. You will be sorely missed.
>
> Steve
>
> *Steven Crossin*
> *cro0...@gmail.com *
>
> On 12 February 2016 at 12:24, Siko Bouterse 
> wrote:
>
> > Dear friends and colleagues,
> >
> > I’ve had the amazing privilege of serving this movement in a staff
> capacity
> > for the past 4 ½ years, but I’ve now decided to move on from my role at
> the
> > Wikimedia Foundation.
> >
> > Transparency, integrity, community and free knowledge remain deeply
> > important to me, and I believe I will be better placed to represent those
> > values in a volunteer capacity at this time. I am and will always remain
> a
> > Wikimedian, so you'll still see me around the projects (User:Seeeko),
> > hopefully with renewed energy and joy in volunteering.
> >
> > This movement has become my home in so many unexpected ways, and I’m
> truly
> > honored to have learned from so many of you. It was an amazing experience
> > to have partnered with smart, bold, and dedicated community folks to
> > experiment with projects like Teahouse, IdeaLab, Inspire, Individual
> > Engagement Grants, and Reimagining Grants. I’ve seen you create some
> really
> > incredible content, ideas, tools, programs, processes, committees and
> > organizations, all in the service of free knowledge.
> >
> > I expect my last day to be Thursday, February 25th. I have full
> confidence
> > in Maggie Dennis's abilities to lead the Community Engagement Department,
> > and I trust that my team will remain available to support the community’s
> > needs for grants and other resources throughout this time of transition.
> >
> > Much love,
> > Siko
> >
> > --
> > Siko Bouterse
> > Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
> >
> > *Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in
> the
> > sum of all knowledge. *
> > *Donate  or click the "edit" button today,
> > and help us make it a reality!*
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

[Sam Klein]

On Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 9:40 PM, Liam Wyatt  wrote:

> It has been an honour and a privilege working with you Siko. You've a
> pillar
> of integrity, insight and good-humour through so many different projects.
> As Hunter S Thomson wrote - "buy the ticket, take the ride" - and ride
> you have!
>

Hear, hear.  You will always be tops in my book.  SJ
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

[aude]

On Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 2:24 AM, Siko Bouterse 
wrote:

> Dear friends and colleagues,
>
> I’ve had the amazing privilege of serving this movement in a staff capacity
> for the past 4 ½ years, but I’ve now decided to move on from my role at the
> Wikimedia Foundation.
>

:'-(

You have done soo much great work in the past years, including
stuff like IdeaLab and supporting the grant programs.

It was alway nice to see you at Wikimania and other events like the
Diversity Conference.

(and sad that there aren't so many people left on the 6th floor that I
know. :/)

Hope you do indeed stay around as a volunteer :)

Cheers,
Katie


>
> Transparency, integrity, community and free knowledge remain deeply
> important to me, and I believe I will be better placed to represent those
> values in a volunteer capacity at this time. I am and will always remain a
> Wikimedian, so you'll still see me around the projects (User:Seeeko),
> hopefully with renewed energy and joy in volunteering.
>
> This movement has become my home in so many unexpected ways, and I’m truly
> honored to have learned from so many of you. It was an amazing experience
> to have partnered with smart, bold, and dedicated community folks to
> experiment with projects like Teahouse, IdeaLab, Inspire, Individual
> Engagement Grants, and Reimagining Grants. I’ve seen you create some really
> incredible content, ideas, tools, programs, processes, committees and
> organizations, all in the service of free knowledge.
>
> I expect my last day to be Thursday, February 25th. I have full confidence
> in Maggie Dennis's abilities to lead the Community Engagement Department,
> and I trust that my team will remain available to support the community’s
> needs for grants and other resources throughout this time of transition.
>
> Much love,
> Siko
>
> --
> Siko Bouterse
> Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
>
> *Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the
> sum of all knowledge. *
> *Donate  or click the "edit" button today,
> and help us make it a reality!*
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

[Risker]

We are really going to miss you, Siko.  You've done amazing things in
leading all of these various programs and developing both the programs and
a talented cadre of staff members.  You're leaving behind a great legacy,
and I for one thank you very much for that.

I know you'll be brilliant wherever you wind up - and I'm glad to hear you
plan to stick around as a volunteer. All the best!

Risker/Anne

On 11 February 2016 at 20:24, Siko Bouterse  wrote:

> Dear friends and colleagues,
>
> I’ve had the amazing privilege of serving this movement in a staff capacity
> for the past 4 ½ years, but I’ve now decided to move on from my role at the
> Wikimedia Foundation.
>
> Transparency, integrity, community and free knowledge remain deeply
> important to me, and I believe I will be better placed to represent those
> values in a volunteer capacity at this time. I am and will always remain a
> Wikimedian, so you'll still see me around the projects (User:Seeeko),
> hopefully with renewed energy and joy in volunteering.
>
> This movement has become my home in so many unexpected ways, and I’m truly
> honored to have learned from so many of you. It was an amazing experience
> to have partnered with smart, bold, and dedicated community folks to
> experiment with projects like Teahouse, IdeaLab, Inspire, Individual
> Engagement Grants, and Reimagining Grants. I’ve seen you create some really
> incredible content, ideas, tools, programs, processes, committees and
> organizations, all in the service of free knowledge.
>
> I expect my last day to be Thursday, February 25th. I have full confidence
> in Maggie Dennis's abilities to lead the Community Engagement Department,
> and I trust that my team will remain available to support the community’s
> needs for grants and other resources throughout this time of transition.
>
> Much love,
> Siko
>
> --
> Siko Bouterse
> Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
>
> *Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the
> sum of all knowledge. *
> *Donate  or click the "edit" button today,
> and help us make it a reality!*
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Another goodbye

[Sydney Poore]

Dear Siko,

Thank you for your enthusiasm and for being brave and bold in the way you
support the community and staff.

You will be missed.

Warm regards,
Sydney
On Feb 11, 2016 8:25 PM, "Siko Bouterse"  wrote:

> Dear friends and colleagues,
>
> I’ve had the amazing privilege of serving this movement in a staff capacity
> for the past 4 ½ years, but I’ve now decided to move on from my role at the
> Wikimedia Foundation.
>
> Transparency, integrity, community and free knowledge remain deeply
> important to me, and I believe I will be better placed to represent those
> values in a volunteer capacity at this time. I am and will always remain a
> Wikimedian, so you'll still see me around the projects (User:Seeeko),
> hopefully with renewed energy and joy in volunteering.
>
> This movement has become my home in so many unexpected ways, and I’m truly
> honored to have learned from so many of you. It was an amazing experience
> to have partnered with smart, bold, and dedicated community folks to
> experiment with projects like Teahouse, IdeaLab, Inspire, Individual
> Engagement Grants, and Reimagining Grants. I’ve seen you create some really
> incredible content, ideas, tools, programs, processes, committees and
> organizations, all in the service of free knowledge.
>
> I expect my last day to be Thursday, February 25th. I have full confidence
> in Maggie Dennis's abilities to lead the Community Engagement Department,
> and I trust that my team will remain available to support the community’s
> needs for grants and other resources throughout this time of transition.
>
> Much love,
> Siko
>
> --
> Siko Bouterse
> Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
>
> *Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the
> sum of all knowledge. *
> *Donate  or click the "edit" button today,
> and help us make it a reality!*
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