Angela, I need to ask the question. What would the money be used for? I know it's good to get the pennies in. But could we put the horse before the cart.
You know one of the things which so many people in Wikimedia have been asking for, for a long time, Has been an online forum; preferably one where groups from around the world, inside and outside Wikimedia (like GLAMerous people) can share certain sections. Tim Starling, as one, has more than the technical ability to come up with something quite special (I'm sure). The one thing which is being spoken about in government (governance), and its strategy, especially in Europe, is this need to be inclusive. "We need to use the 'right' tools". Email lists and IRC are fine if you just want to keep the status quo. But when so many people have asked for a forum, for such a long time, you'd have to question HO's ability to be responsive about other things. As I do. Re: the volunteer accountant Liam. Can't you just do this online and ask San Fran to look after the balances and reporting? They're bound to be pretty simple accounts, and there is an advantage in being to transfer easily between accounts. E.g. Cheaper, faster, easier, more flexible. I used to work with a Sunny computer company, so i can't tell you all the other advantages. (Who said transfer pricing?) simonfj Wikimedia's fundraising campaign is starting next month. Six chapters are on the list to take part in that and will receive some of the funding that comes in from relevant countries. Is there any reason Wikimedia Australia is not on the list? Is help needed with anything to get the chapter ready for the fundraising drive so that it can take part? Angela **************************************** _______________________________________________ Wikimediaau-l mailing list [email protected] https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaau-l
