Dear all
Those of you who are Wikimedia UK members will have already heard this news but for those who aren't, I hope you will join me in welcoming two new community members to Wikimedia UK's Board of Trustees following Saturday's AGM: Douglas Scott and Ian Watt. *Douglas Scott* has been editing Wikipedia since 2006 and has been involved in online and offline community events as a volunteer since 2011. He was on the board of Wikimedia South Africa for 12 years including a five year stint as the chapter’s president. Douglas was lead organiser of Wikimania 2018 (held in Cape Town) and has led or supported many other community and outreach events. Now based in Scotland, he currently organises a regular Wiki meetup in Edinburgh. *Ian Watt *has been a Wikimedia contributor since 2008, and an active trainer for Wikimedia UK for the past six years. He works with community groups across Scotland (and beyond) to build confidence in editing and ensure that local history and culture are represented online. Ian delivers workshops on Wikidata for open data professionals and universities, helping to demonstrate the value of structured, linked knowledge within the wider ecosystem. He also runs his local Wiki Meetup, in Aberdeen. *Adrian Beidas *was also re-elected to the board for a second three year term. Adrian is the Chair of Wikimedia UK's Audit and Risk Committee, drawing on his 'day job' in banking to help ensure robust fiscal and risk management for the charity. Adrian is also a Wikipedia editor, and has been contributing for around 20 years. Many thanks to those of you who attended on Saturday and participated in the election - and particular thanks to all six candidates for standing for the Board of Trustees. All best Lucy -- Lucy Crompton-Reid Chief Executive 07803 505 169 *My pronouns are she/her and my name is pronounced like this <https://namedrop.io/lucycromptonreid>*
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