Roger, I'm afraid Mr John Cummings bagged the last spot while he was in the office yesterday. I will add you the list as first reserve so if someone can't attend for whatever reason, the spot is yours.
Thanks, Stevie On 13 November 2012 17:33, Roger Bamkin <[email protected]> wrote: > Sgn me up Stevie! > > > On 13 November 2012 09:53, Stevie Benton > <[email protected]>wrote: > >> Hello everyone, >> >> I have one space remaining for this. If you'd like to take part please do >> let me know soon. >> >> Thank you, >> >> Stevie >> >> >> On 31 October 2012 17:17, Stevie Benton >> <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>> Thank you for the clarification. >>> >>> There are no plans to introduce a group known as "accredited >>> spokespeople" or anything like that. >>> >>> As I say, not attending won't mean we'll ask you not to speak with the >>> media - I'm not looking to restrict anyone's voluntary activities, but >>> support them. That said, I do think it is useful for anyone who speaks >>> with the media who isn't trained to seriously consider taking advantage of >>> this opportunity if they can. From my point of view, it's obviously better >>> and more effective for those dealing with the media to be trained - but it >>> isn't a requirement. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Stevie >>> >>> >>> On 31 October 2012 17:11, Andy Mabbett <[email protected]>wrote: >>> >>>> AIUI, only "accredited" trainers will be eligible to undertake certain >>>> Wikimedia-UK training projects >>>> >>>> I wanted to be clear (as I suspect is sensibly the case) that no >>>> similar restriction for "accredited spokespeople" would operate. >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> >>>> A. >>>> >>>> On 31 October 2012 16:57, Stevie Benton <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> > Hi Andy, >>>> > >>>> > Thank you for your email. >>>> > >>>> > I'm glad you like the look of the course. I designed it with the >>>> training >>>> > provider to meet the needs of volunteers who may speak with the media >>>> from >>>> > time to time because of their programming work. >>>> > >>>> > I'm not sure what you mean regarding accreditation for trainers I'm >>>> afraid - >>>> > could you clarify please? >>>> > >>>> > Not attending won't prevent a volunteer from speaking with the media. >>>> It's >>>> > about empowerment, not restriction. Attending will enhance the skills >>>> and >>>> > confidence of volunteers in dealing with the media, and make them more >>>> > effective in their use of the media and promotion of their work. Of >>>> course, >>>> > the office is here to support volunteers in that as well! >>>> > >>>> > I do hope this helps but am happy to answer any other questions >>>> people may >>>> > have. Do please remember that places are limited. >>>> > >>>> > Thanks and regards, >>>> > >>>> > Stevie >>>> > >>>> > On 31 October 2012 16:50, Andy Mabbett <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >> >>>> >> On 31 October 2012 16:40, Stevie Benton < >>>> [email protected]> >>>> >> wrote: >>>> >> >>>> >> > I just wanted to remind you of the availability of media training >>>> for >>>> >> > our >>>> >> > volunteers who may come into contact with members of the press. >>>> Please >>>> >> > do >>>> >> > take a look and, if you;re interested, please do let me know. >>>> >> >>>> >> The course outlined looks like a very good one. >>>> >> >>>> >> I'm already comfortable with speaking to the media; I've had similar >>>> >> training in my past professional life, and a fair amount of >>>> experience >>>> >> (for Wikimedia and elsewhere), so I wouldn't want to take up a p\ace >>>> >> that would surely be of more benefit to others, >>>> >> >>>> >> Please can you confirm that not attending won't prejudice a community >>>> >> member from being put forward to speak to the media (c/f >>>> accreditation >>>> >> for trainers)? >>>> >> >>>> >> -- >>>> >> Andy Mabbett >>>> >> @pigsonthewing >>>> >> http://pigsonthewing.org.uk >>>> >> >>>> >> _______________________________________________ >>>> >> Wikimedia UK mailing list >>>> >> [email protected] >>>> >> http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l >>>> >> WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > -- >>>> > >>>> > Stevie Benton >>>> > Communications Organiser >>>> > Wikimedia UK >>>> > +44 (0) 20 7065 0993 / +44 (0) 7803 505 173 >>>> > @StevieBenton >>>> > >>>> > Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England >>>> and >>>> > Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. >>>> Registered >>>> > Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London >>>> EC2A 4LT. >>>> > United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia >>>> > movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation >>>> (who >>>> > operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). >>>> > >>>> > Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal >>>> control over >>>> > Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents. >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > _______________________________________________ >>>> > Wikimedia UK mailing list >>>> > [email protected] >>>> > http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l >>>> > WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org >>>> > >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Andy Mabbett >>>> @pigsonthewing >>>> http://pigsonthewing.org.uk >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Wikimedia UK mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l >>>> WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> Stevie Benton >>> Communications Organiser >>> Wikimedia UK+44 (0) 20 7065 0993 / +44 (0) 7803 505 173 >>> @StevieBenton >>> >>> Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and >>> Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered >>> Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. >>> United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia >>> movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who >>> operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). >>> >>> >>> *Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control >>> over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.* >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> >> Stevie Benton >> Communications Organiser >> Wikimedia UK+44 (0) 20 7065 0993 / +44 (0) 7803 505 173 >> @StevieBenton >> >> Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and >> Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered >> Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. >> United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia >> movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who >> operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). >> >> *Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control >> over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.* >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimedia UK mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l >> WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org >> >> > > > -- > Roger Bamkin > Victuallers Ltd > 01332 702993 > 0758 2020815 > Google+:Victuallers > Skype:Victuallers1 > Flickr:Victuallers2 > > > _______________________________________________ > Wikimedia UK mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l > WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org > > -- Stevie Benton Communications Organiser Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 20 7065 0993 / +44 (0) 7803 505 173 @StevieBenton Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). *Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.*
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