*Followers, Donors, and Friends,* We are very excited to announce that the project has hit critical mass. After we completed recruitment of the Coworking Wiki oversight team<http://www.opencoworking.org/coworkingwiki/project/team/>, the work of reorganizing the wiki became self-sustaining. Right now, the team is welcoming and training new editors, recruiting volunteers, cleaning up the directory, adding information to the site, and reviewing the proposed wiki content structure<http://wiki.coworking.com/w/page/55313141/Coworking%20Wiki%20Content%20Structure>. We’re also preparing to update our project site<http://www.opencoworking.org/coworkingwiki/>to better reflect our progress and support the work ahead. The only aspect of the project we’ve had to put on hold is the upgrade to a map-based, searchable coworking space directory. We hope to implement this change someday, but present fundraising simply will not allow us to proceed on this until a later date.
Several brave souls have stepped forward to volunteer. Some are translating the details of the upgrade project for non-English speakers in order to broaden awareness and support. Others are cataloging wiki resources so that when the content structure has been finalized, we can begin migrating the data. There’s a lot of work ahead, and thanks to your support, it will get done. The Coworking Wiki educates about the values and models of coworking, connects freelancers and small business owners to spaces, and shares the tools that make opening and running a space easier. Our donors recognized the need to improve this incredible resource, and this project would not have been possible without their help in carrying the burden. Coworking communities everywhere will all benefit from their generosity, and they have our eternal gratitude. Individuals and organizations that contributed to the project are recognized as Coworking Wiki Founding Partners<http://www.opencoworking.org/coworkingwiki/thankyou/> . *What Happens Now* The wiki belongs to all of us, and a top priority is making sure the community is informed and has a voice in its development. We will continue to post news about our progress and calls for volunteers<http://www.opencoworking.org/coworkingwiki/participate/#volunteer>on the blog and Twitter <http://twitter.com/coworkingwiki>. We will also keep a list of ongoing and upcoming wiki-related projects on this site. Your feedback<http://www.opencoworking.org/coworkingwiki/contact/>is always welcome. *Adieu, My Loves. Adieu* Starting today, the project coordinators responsible for launching the upgrade - Jacob, Chelsea, Susan, and me - will be retiring or moving to advisory roles. Jacob and Chelsea were with the project from the start, and Susan joined soon after. When it became clear that we would fall short of our first fundraising target, all three of them offered to forfeit compensation in order to see the project through. Even after the July 31 transition, they’ve offered to pitch in when they can. Inspired by Jacob and Susan’s passion, I came aboard in early May to assist in communications and outreach efforts. I’d originally signed on for a month and stayed for three, but the obligations of my day-job and other part-time commitments now require that I step back. I am honored to have been a part of the project and to have worked with everyone involved. They are wonderful, inspired people. And don’t even get me started on the rest of the team! Knowledgeable, talented, and brilliant! Never have I experienced a staff with less drama and more humor. Our email exchanges were epic. Team Coordinator Katie Hurst has organized an excellent system of check-in emails, shared documents, and Skype calls to keep everyone on track. So, with that, we begin our transition. We hope to soon have a global Coworking Wiki that we are all proud of. There will be the inevitable bumps in the road and false-starts. When we encounter these, we ask for your patience. We’re here for the long haul. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/coworking/-/OtOTH-oFv6sJ. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
