Thanks Econterms.
The right link is:
http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki
/Grants:IdeaLab/Wikisource_training_conference_or_videos
I just subscribed myself.
That could be a great project to fall under the umbrella of the Wikisource
User Group.
(BTW, you all got a message in your Meta talk page).

Aubrey


On Sat, Sep 14, 2013 at 10:36 PM, Econterms <[email protected]> wrote:

> Tangentially, regarding:
> >  Are there real-life activities to involve them? Have any plan for a
> future face-to-face meeting?
>
> I proposed a track or conference in North America for Wikisource training
> and discussion.  Would welcome support or other feedback here:
>
>
> http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IdeaLab/Wikisource_training_conference_or_videos<http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikisource_User_Group#AffComm_questions>
>
>
> That page is at an "IdeaLab" space for blue-sky proposals.  If people
> agree on the idea it will be feasible to apply for funding from WMF for
> travel, etc.  -- econterms (peter)
>
>
> On Sep 14, 2013, at 11:01 AM, Andrea Zanni <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
> Thank Erasmo.
> Would you please copy and paste your answers here ?
> http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikisource_User_Group#AffComm_questions
>
> If the group cannot come up with a joint reply, it's OK I think to answer
> personally, one by one.
>
> Aubrey
>
>
> On Sat, Sep 14, 2013 at 11:38 AM, Erasmo Barresi 
> <[email protected]>wrote:
>
>>  My answers:
>>
>> Q: Currently you are using an individual engagement grant, what about the
>> future when the grant has finished or spent? How you will fund your UG?
>> A: The UG does not need funding per se. As explained in the "Transforming
>> words into action" section of the UG page, only some projects will require
>> monetary support. When money is needed, grants can be used.
>>
>> Q: I want to know if you are thinking in future. Are you thinking in a
>> kind of organization for your UG like a proposal of Board, structure or
>> membership requirements for WS UG?
>> A: Not yet. Personally, the UG will be primarily a means for discussion.
>> Wikisource language communities should interact more.
>> If organization is needed, I propose the election of three or four
>> leaders. If membership requirements are needed, I propose the following
>> ones. "You can join the UG if you have made 15+ (fifteen or more) edits to
>> Wikisource _and_ your first one dates back to 5+ (five or more) days ago."
>>
>> Q: Until now Aubrey and Micru are the most active in the UG, what about
>> the rest of supporters? Are they really involved? Are there real-life
>> activities to involve them? Have any plan for a future face-to-face meeting?
>> A: You can find me online, though I could not currently take part in any
>> real-life activity or meeting. Discussions are among my favorite
>> activities. I'd sometimes like more radical decisions instead of having
>> legacy around. "Don't be afraid of innovations" could/will be one of the
>> UG's principles.
>>
>> Erasmo
>>
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