Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Fwd: [Wikimedia IE] Bylaws Consultation-2 weeks left

[Gordon Joly]

On 24/11/15 22:14, leu...@fabiant.eu wrote:
> I read with interest that you are setting up a co-operative

I missed that!

I have had a some experience of *changing* bye laws for a "friendly
society", and I remain a member of that Society.

https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Ireland/Bylaws/Requirements_for_registration_as_a_Friendly_Society

In England, the current name is "Industrial and Provident Society". The
legislation dates from 1965.

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1965/12/contents

We introduced a second tier of membership a few years ago! And I spoke
in favour of that

The Society has about 35 members currently, and dates back to 1942.

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Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Fwd: [Wikimedia IE] Bylaws Consultation-2 weeks left

[Gordon Joly]

On 25/11/15 10:52, Gordon Joly wrote:
> 
> I have had a some experience of *changing* bye laws for a "friendly
> society", and I remain a member of that Society.


In England, regulation of friendly societies is carried out by the FCA.

http://www.fca.org.uk/

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Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Fwd: [Wikimedia IE] Bylaws Consultation-2 weeks left

[Wikimedia Ireland]

Hi Rupert,

  Thank you for your comments. I will attempt to address all of them.

Membership fee-This was addressed on the discussion page
.
The amount of €1200 is the *maximum*. We have not decided on a membership
fee as of yet, but we will strive to make it inculsive.

Excluding members-this was purposely made difficult. We are a small country
with a correspondingly small member base. We don't want minor disagreements
derailing the group.

Re-election to board-again, due to our small size this is the best way to
ensure we have a consistent board. If we grow large enough, this can be
amended in the future.

Board member/employee-again, due to our small size at the moment this
accommodation was made. As we grow, it can be amended.

I hope this answers all your concerns. Please feel free to contact us again
with any further concerns, or ideally put them on the bylaws discussion
page.

Cheers,
Shannon Eichelberger, Chair

On Mon, Nov 23, 2015 at 5:19 PM, rupert THURNER 
wrote:

> I d find the following a little challenging if I understand the text
> correctly :
>
> art 5 suggests one cannot be member easy by paying membership fee.
>
> If such a high membership fee is voted for there is some risk to become a
> rather elitarian club disconnected from volunteers usually not prepared to
> pay a huge sum additional to donating their free time.
>
> Excluding members is rather difficult.
>
> There is no restriction on number of reelection to the board.
>
> It seems to be OK to be on the board and employed
>
> Rupert
> On 23/11/15 02:41, Michael Peel wrote:
> >
> > Wikimedia Ireland are currently working on writing their bylaws - see
> > below. Although Irish law is, of course, different from UK law, I'm
> > forwarding this in case anyone here has the time and interest to have a
> > look through and give them some helpful suggestions.
> >
>
> ARTICLE 1
>
> The association is called "Wikimedia Ireland". Alternative names are
> "Wikimedia IE" or the abbreviations "WM IE", "WMIE", and these
> translated names "Wikimedia Éireann"
>
> 
>
> Looks like they are on the case, and will not need to change their (cf.
> WMUK)
>
> Gordo
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[Wikimediauk-l] Moving on

[Stevie Benton]

Hello everyone,

It is with some sadness that I write to let you know that I have moved on
to pastures new, and finished working for Wikimedia UK in the middle of
September. I am sorry that I didn't write sooner but have been away on a
much needed holiday.

Over the last three and a half years I have had the pleasure and privilege
to work with some incredible people, both staff and volunteers. Being able
to support the free and open knowledge movement in a professional capacity
has been exciting, tiring, empowering, stressful, and the most incredible
experience of my professional life.

Being able to make a contribution to this movement, for which I care
deeply, has been an honour. I will continue to be involved as a volunteer,
in the realms of communications, policy and advocacy.

There are too many people who have made such a positive impact on me
personally and professionally to be able to name and thank them all
individually. However, I do want to say a special thanks to my outstanding
colleagues at Wikimedia UK who are the most talented and hard working group
of people I have ever worked with. I want to also thank the volunteers and
staff I have worked with closely over the years as Head of External
Relations, especially in the areas of movement communications, campaigning,
educational & IP policy, and digital democracy.

I've been lucky enough to meet, and work with, many smart and thoughtful
people outside our movement and I hope that I've made a strong enough case
for free and open knowledge for them to remain involved in this mission.

I'd love to continue to hear from you all so do feel free to email me –
stevie.d.ben...@gmail.com – or find me on Twitter or LinkedIn and thank you
all once again for an amazing three and a half years.

With thanks and regards,

Stevie

-- 

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Wikimedia UK
+44 (0) 20 7065 0993 / +44 (0) 7803 505 173
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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
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[Wikimediauk-l] Phone issues

[Richard Symonds]

All,

Just FYI, WMUK's phone systems are completely down today - BT have now sent
out an engineer to the exchange to check it, but you're better off emailing
us rather than calling for today and tomorrow :-)

Richard Symonds
Wikimedia UK
0207 065 0992

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United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia
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Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Moving on

[WereSpielChequers]

Dear Stevie,

It was a pleasure working with you during my two years at WMUK.

My very best wishes for whatever you get up to next.

Jonathan

On 25 November 2015 at 13:39, Stevie Benton 
wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>
> It is with some sadness that I write to let you know that I have moved on
> to pastures new, and finished working for Wikimedia UK in the middle of
> September. I am sorry that I didn't write sooner but have been away on a
> much needed holiday.
>
> Over the last three and a half years I have had the pleasure and privilege
> to work with some incredible people, both staff and volunteers. Being able
> to support the free and open knowledge movement in a professional capacity
> has been exciting, tiring, empowering, stressful, and the most incredible
> experience of my professional life.
>
> Being able to make a contribution to this movement, for which I care
> deeply, has been an honour. I will continue to be involved as a volunteer,
> in the realms of communications, policy and advocacy.
>
> There are too many people who have made such a positive impact on me
> personally and professionally to be able to name and thank them all
> individually. However, I do want to say a special thanks to my outstanding
> colleagues at Wikimedia UK who are the most talented and hard working group
> of people I have ever worked with. I want to also thank the volunteers and
> staff I have worked with closely over the years as Head of External
> Relations, especially in the areas of movement communications, campaigning,
> educational & IP policy, and digital democracy.
>
> I've been lucky enough to meet, and work with, many smart and thoughtful
> people outside our movement and I hope that I've made a strong enough case
> for free and open knowledge for them to remain involved in this mission.
>
> I'd love to continue to hear from you all so do feel free to email me –
> stevie.d.ben...@gmail.com – or find me on Twitter or LinkedIn and thank
> you all once again for an amazing three and a half years.
>
> With thanks and regards,
>
> Stevie
>
> --
>
> Stevie Benton
> Head of External Relations
> 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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Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Moving on

[Richard Symonds]

Stevie,

Jonathan's right - it was wonderful working with you... and I hope that, if
you feel happy to come back and volunteer, I'll enjoy working with you in
future too!

All the best wishes for the future,

Richard Symonds
Wikimedia UK
0207 065 0992

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.*

On 25 November 2015 at 15:52, WereSpielChequers  wrote:

> Dear Stevie,
>
> It was a pleasure working with you during my two years at WMUK.
>
> My very best wishes for whatever you get up to next.
>
> Jonathan
>
> On 25 November 2015 at 13:39, Stevie Benton <
> stevie.ben...@wikimedia.org.uk> wrote:
>
>> Hello everyone,
>>
>> It is with some sadness that I write to let you know that I have moved on
>> to pastures new, and finished working for Wikimedia UK in the middle of
>> September. I am sorry that I didn't write sooner but have been away on a
>> much needed holiday.
>>
>> Over the last three and a half years I have had the pleasure and
>> privilege to work with some incredible people, both staff and volunteers.
>> Being able to support the free and open knowledge movement in a
>> professional capacity has been exciting, tiring, empowering, stressful, and
>> the most incredible experience of my professional life.
>>
>> Being able to make a contribution to this movement, for which I care
>> deeply, has been an honour. I will continue to be involved as a volunteer,
>> in the realms of communications, policy and advocacy.
>>
>> There are too many people who have made such a positive impact on me
>> personally and professionally to be able to name and thank them all
>> individually. However, I do want to say a special thanks to my outstanding
>> colleagues at Wikimedia UK who are the most talented and hard working group
>> of people I have ever worked with. I want to also thank the volunteers and
>> staff I have worked with closely over the years as Head of External
>> Relations, especially in the areas of movement communications, campaigning,
>> educational & IP policy, and digital democracy.
>>
>> I've been lucky enough to meet, and work with, many smart and thoughtful
>> people outside our movement and I hope that I've made a strong enough case
>> for free and open knowledge for them to remain involved in this mission.
>>
>> I'd love to continue to hear from you all so do feel free to email me –
>> stevie.d.ben...@gmail.com – or find me on Twitter or LinkedIn and thank
>> you all once again for an amazing three and a half years.
>>
>> With thanks and regards,
>>
>> Stevie
>>
>> --
>>
>> Stevie Benton
>> Head of External Relations
>> 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.*
>>
>>
>> 
>>  This
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Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Wikimediauk-l Digest, Vol 124, Issue 14

[Jon Davies]

wikimedia.org/pipermail/wikimediauk-l/attachments/20151124/1a078b4a/attachment-0001.html
> >
>
> --
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2015 13:39:33 +
> From: Stevie Benton 
> To: UK Wikimedia mailing list 
> Subject: [Wikimediauk-l] Moving on
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> cacti2rj48vfsm1_0ksmvt63h6pvmnfuhorjurc0k89piyzp...@mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> It is with some sadness that I write to let you know that I have moved on
> to pastures new, and finished working for Wikimedia UK in the middle of
> September. I am sorry that I didn't write sooner but have been away on a
> much needed holiday.
>
> Over the last three and a half years I have had the pleasure and privilege
> to work with some incredible people, both staff and volunteers. Being able
> to support the free and open knowledge movement in a professional capacity
> has been exciting, tiring, empowering, stressful, and the most incredible
> experience of my professional life.
>
> Being able to make a contribution to this movement, for which I care
> deeply, has been an honour. I will continue to be involved as a volunteer,
> in the realms of communications, policy and advocacy.
>
> There are too many people who have made such a positive impact on me
> personally and professionally to be able to name and thank them all
> individually. However, I do want to say a special thanks to my outstanding
> colleagues at Wikimedia UK who are the most talented and hard working group
> of people I have ever worked with. I want to also thank the volunteers and
> staff I have worked with closely over the years as Head of External
> Relations, especially in the areas of movement communications, campaigning,
> educational & IP policy, and digital democracy.
>
> I've been lucky enough to meet, and work with, many smart and thoughtful
> people outside our movement and I hope that I've made a strong enough case
> for free and open knowledge for them to remain involved in this mission.
>
> I'd love to continue to hear from you all so do feel free to email me –
> stevie.d.ben...@gmail.com – or find me on Twitter or LinkedIn and thank
> you
> all once again for an amazing three and a half years.
>
> With thanks and regards,
>
> Stevie
>
> --
>
> Stevie Benton
> Head of External Relations
> 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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>
> Just FYI, WMUK's phone systems are completely down today - BT have now sent
> out an engineer to the exchange to check it, but you're better off emailing
> us rather than calling for today and tomorrow :-)
>
> Richard Symonds
> Wikimedia UK
> 0207 065 0992
>
> 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

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Wikimediauk-l Digest, Vol 124, Issue 14

[Richard Symonds]

t; > look through and give them some helpful suggestions.
>> > >
>> >
>> > ARTICLE 1
>> >
>> > The association is called "Wikimedia Ireland". Alternative names are
>> > "Wikimedia IE" or the abbreviations "WM IE", "WMIE", and these
>> > translated names "Wikimedia Éireann"
>> >
>> > 
>> >
>> > Looks like they are on the case, and will not need to change their (cf.
>> > WMUK)
>> >
>> > Gordo
>> >
>> >
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>> > wikimediau...@wikimedia.org
>> > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l
>> > WMUK: https://wikimedia.org.uk
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> --
>> Wikimedia Community Ireland
>>
>> Online: Wikimedia Community Ireland
>> <http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Community_Ireland>
>> On Twitter: @WikimediaIE  <https://twitter.com/WikimediaIE>
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>> Message: 2
>> Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2015 13:39:33 +
>> From: Stevie Benton 
>> To: UK Wikimedia mailing list 
>> Subject: [Wikimediauk-l] Moving on
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>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>>
>> Hello everyone,
>>
>> It is with some sadness that I write to let you know that I have moved on
>> to pastures new, and finished working for Wikimedia UK in the middle of
>> September. I am sorry that I didn't write sooner but have been away on a
>> much needed holiday.
>>
>> Over the last three and a half years I have had the pleasure and privilege
>> to work with some incredible people, both staff and volunteers. Being able
>> to support the free and open knowledge movement in a professional capacity
>> has been exciting, tiring, empowering, stressful, and the most incredible
>> experience of my professional life.
>>
>> Being able to make a contribution to this movement, for which I care
>> deeply, has been an honour. I will continue to be involved as a volunteer,
>> in the realms of communications, policy and advocacy.
>>
>> There are too many people who have made such a positive impact on me
>> personally and professionally to be able to name and thank them all
>> individually. However, I do want to say a special thanks to my outstanding
>> colleagues at Wikimedia UK who are the most talented and hard working
>> group
>> of people I have ever worked with. I want to also thank the volunteers and
>> staff I have worked with closely over the years as Head of External
>> Relations, especially in the areas of movement communications,
>> campaigning,
>> educational & IP policy, and digital democracy.
>>
>> I've been lucky enough to meet, and work with, many smart and thoughtful
>> people outside our movement and I hope that I've made a strong enough case
>> for free and open knowledge for them to remain involved in this mission.
>>
>> I'd love to continue to hear from you all so do feel free to email me –
>> stevie.d.ben...@gmail.com – or find me on Twitter or LinkedIn and thank
>> you
>> all once again for an amazing three and a half years.
>>
>> With thanks and regards,
>>
>> Stevie
>>
>> --
>>
>> Stevie Benton
>> Head of External Relations
>> 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.*
>>
>> <
>> https://www.avast.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Moving on

[Thomas Morton]

Shame to see you go Stevie, you were a star! Lots of fun the few times we
hung out. Best wishes for the next career step!

Tom

On Wed, 25 Nov 2015 at 16:00 Richard Symonds <
richard.symo...@wikimedia.org.uk> wrote:

> Stevie,
>
> Jonathan's right - it was wonderful working with you... and I hope that,
> if you feel happy to come back and volunteer, I'll enjoy working with you
> in future too!
>
> All the best wishes for the future,
>
> Richard Symonds
> Wikimedia UK
> 0207 065 0992
>
> 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.*
>
> On 25 November 2015 at 15:52, WereSpielChequers <
> werespielchequ...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Dear Stevie,
>>
>> It was a pleasure working with you during my two years at WMUK.
>>
>> My very best wishes for whatever you get up to next.
>>
>> Jonathan
>>
>> On 25 November 2015 at 13:39, Stevie Benton <
>> stevie.ben...@wikimedia.org.uk> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello everyone,
>>>
>>> It is with some sadness that I write to let you know that I have moved
>>> on to pastures new, and finished working for Wikimedia UK in the middle of
>>> September. I am sorry that I didn't write sooner but have been away on a
>>> much needed holiday.
>>>
>>> Over the last three and a half years I have had the pleasure and
>>> privilege to work with some incredible people, both staff and volunteers.
>>> Being able to support the free and open knowledge movement in a
>>> professional capacity has been exciting, tiring, empowering, stressful, and
>>> the most incredible experience of my professional life.
>>>
>>> Being able to make a contribution to this movement, for which I care
>>> deeply, has been an honour. I will continue to be involved as a volunteer,
>>> in the realms of communications, policy and advocacy.
>>>
>>> There are too many people who have made such a positive impact on me
>>> personally and professionally to be able to name and thank them all
>>> individually. However, I do want to say a special thanks to my outstanding
>>> colleagues at Wikimedia UK who are the most talented and hard working group
>>> of people I have ever worked with. I want to also thank the volunteers and
>>> staff I have worked with closely over the years as Head of External
>>> Relations, especially in the areas of movement communications, campaigning,
>>> educational & IP policy, and digital democracy.
>>>
>>> I've been lucky enough to meet, and work with, many smart and thoughtful
>>> people outside our movement and I hope that I've made a strong enough case
>>> for free and open knowledge for them to remain involved in this mission.
>>>
>>> I'd love to continue to hear from you all so do feel free to email me –
>>> stevie.d.ben...@gmail.com – or find me on Twitter or LinkedIn and thank
>>> you all once again for an amazing three and a half years.
>>>
>>> With thanks and regards,
>>>
>>> Stevie
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> Stevie Benton
>>> Head of External Relations
>>> 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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Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Moving on

[Charles Matthews]

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Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Moving on

[leu...@fabiant.eu]

And thanks to you Stevie, for all your hard work and commitment. It's been a
pleasure working with you.

all the best

Fabian
aka Leutha

> On 25 November 2015 at 13:39 Stevie Benton 
> wrote:
> 
>  Hello everyone,
> 
>  It is with some sadness that I write to let you know that I have moved on to
> pastures new, and finished working for Wikimedia UK in the middle of
> September. I am sorry that I didn't write sooner but have been away on a much
> needed holiday.
> 
>  Over the last three and a half years I have had the pleasure and privilege to
> work with some incredible people, both staff and volunteers. Being able to
> support the free and open knowledge movement in a professional capacity has
> been exciting, tiring, empowering, stressful, and the most incredible
> experience of my professional life.
> 
>  Being able to make a contribution to this movement, for which I care deeply,
> has been an honour. I will continue to be involved as a volunteer, in the
> realms of communications, policy and advocacy.
> 
>  There are too many people who have made such a positive impact on me
> personally and professionally to be able to name and thank them all
> individually. However, I do want to say a special thanks to my outstanding
> colleagues at Wikimedia UK who are the most talented and hard working group of
> people I have ever worked with. I want to also thank the volunteers and staff
> I have worked with closely over the years as Head of External Relations,
> especially in the areas of movement communications, campaigning, educational &
> IP policy, and digital democracy.
> 
>  I've been lucky enough to meet, and work with, many smart and thoughtful
> people outside our movement and I hope that I've made a strong enough case for
> free and open knowledge for them to remain involved in this mission.
> 
>  I'd love to continue to hear from you all so do feel free to email me –
> stevie.d.ben...@gmail.com  – or find me on
> Twitter or LinkedIn and thank you all once again for an amazing three and a
> half years.
> 
>  With thanks and regards,
> 
>  Stevie
> 
>  --
> 
>  Stevie Benton
>  Head of External Relations
>  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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Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Moving on

[Deryck Chan]

Stevie,

Have fun in your new pastures and see you around as a volunteer soon!

Deryck
On 25 Nov, 2015 2:15 pm, "Stevie Benton" 
wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>
> It is with some sadness that I write to let you know that I have moved on
> to pastures new, and finished working for Wikimedia UK in the middle of
> September. I am sorry that I didn't write sooner but have been away on a
> much needed holiday.
>
> Over the last three and a half years I have had the pleasure and privilege
> to work with some incredible people, both staff and volunteers. Being able
> to support the free and open knowledge movement in a professional capacity
> has been exciting, tiring, empowering, stressful, and the most incredible
> experience of my professional life.
>
> Being able to make a contribution to this movement, for which I care
> deeply, has been an honour. I will continue to be involved as a volunteer,
> in the realms of communications, policy and advocacy.
>
> There are too many people who have made such a positive impact on me
> personally and professionally to be able to name and thank them all
> individually. However, I do want to say a special thanks to my outstanding
> colleagues at Wikimedia UK who are the most talented and hard working group
> of people I have ever worked with. I want to also thank the volunteers and
> staff I have worked with closely over the years as Head of External
> Relations, especially in the areas of movement communications, campaigning,
> educational & IP policy, and digital democracy.
>
> I've been lucky enough to meet, and work with, many smart and thoughtful
> people outside our movement and I hope that I've made a strong enough case
> for free and open knowledge for them to remain involved in this mission.
>
> I'd love to continue to hear from you all so do feel free to email me –
> stevie.d.ben...@gmail.com – or find me on Twitter or LinkedIn and thank
> you all once again for an amazing three and a half years.
>
> With thanks and regards,
>
> Stevie
>
> --
>
> Stevie Benton
> Head of External Relations
> 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.*
>
>
> 
>  This
> email has been sent from a virus-free computer protected by Avast.
> www.avast.com
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Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Moving on

[Joseph Fox]

Sad news! You've been great to work with Stevie, all the best for wherever
you end up next. They'll be lucky to have you!

On Wed, 25 Nov 2015 at 21:55 Deryck Chan  wrote:

> Stevie,
>
> Have fun in your new pastures and see you around as a volunteer soon!
>
> Deryck
> On 25 Nov, 2015 2:15 pm, "Stevie Benton" 
> wrote:
>
>> Hello everyone,
>>
>> It is with some sadness that I write to let you know that I have moved on
>> to pastures new, and finished working for Wikimedia UK in the middle of
>> September. I am sorry that I didn't write sooner but have been away on a
>> much needed holiday.
>>
>> Over the last three and a half years I have had the pleasure and
>> privilege to work with some incredible people, both staff and volunteers.
>> Being able to support the free and open knowledge movement in a
>> professional capacity has been exciting, tiring, empowering, stressful, and
>> the most incredible experience of my professional life.
>>
>> Being able to make a contribution to this movement, for which I care
>> deeply, has been an honour. I will continue to be involved as a volunteer,
>> in the realms of communications, policy and advocacy.
>>
>> There are too many people who have made such a positive impact on me
>> personally and professionally to be able to name and thank them all
>> individually. However, I do want to say a special thanks to my outstanding
>> colleagues at Wikimedia UK who are the most talented and hard working group
>> of people I have ever worked with. I want to also thank the volunteers and
>> staff I have worked with closely over the years as Head of External
>> Relations, especially in the areas of movement communications, campaigning,
>> educational & IP policy, and digital democracy.
>>
>> I've been lucky enough to meet, and work with, many smart and thoughtful
>> people outside our movement and I hope that I've made a strong enough case
>> for free and open knowledge for them to remain involved in this mission.
>>
>> I'd love to continue to hear from you all so do feel free to email me –
>> stevie.d.ben...@gmail.com – or find me on Twitter or LinkedIn and thank
>> you all once again for an amazing three and a half years.
>>
>> With thanks and regards,
>>
>> Stevie
>>
>> --
>>
>> Stevie Benton
>> Head of External Relations
>> 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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Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Moving on

[Rex X]

Thanks for all you've done for WMUK, Stevie. I will miss your cheerful greetings
every time I step into the office.

I wish you all the best for the future, but hope we'll get a chance to get
together some time - in fact, if you do find yourself with a bit of free time,
we could make that video of a training session that we always promised, but
never found the time to do!

All the very best,
-- 
Doug


> On 25 November 2015 at 22:56 Joseph Fox  wrote:
> 
> 
> Sad news! You've been great to work with Stevie, all the best for wherever
> you end up next. They'll be lucky to have you!
> 
> On Wed, 25 Nov 2015 at 21:55 Deryck Chan  wrote:
> 
> > Stevie,
> >
> > Have fun in your new pastures and see you around as a volunteer soon!
> >
> > Deryck
> > On 25 Nov, 2015 2:15 pm, "Stevie Benton" 
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Hello everyone,
> >>
> >> It is with some sadness that I write to let you know that I have moved on
> >> to pastures new, and finished working for Wikimedia UK in the middle of
> >> September. I am sorry that I didn't write sooner but have been away on a
> >> much needed holiday.
> >>
> >> Over the last three and a half years I have had the pleasure and
> >> privilege to work with some incredible people, both staff and volunteers.
> >> Being able to support the free and open knowledge movement in a
> >> professional capacity has been exciting, tiring, empowering, stressful, and
> >> the most incredible experience of my professional life.
> >>
> >> Being able to make a contribution to this movement, for which I care
> >> deeply, has been an honour. I will continue to be involved as a volunteer,
> >> in the realms of communications, policy and advocacy.
> >>
> >> There are too many people who have made such a positive impact on me
> >> personally and professionally to be able to name and thank them all
> >> individually. However, I do want to say a special thanks to my outstanding
> >> colleagues at Wikimedia UK who are the most talented and hard working group
> >> of people I have ever worked with. I want to also thank the volunteers and
> >> staff I have worked with closely over the years as Head of External
> >> Relations, especially in the areas of movement communications, campaigning,
> >> educational & IP policy, and digital democracy.
> >>
> >> I've been lucky enough to meet, and work with, many smart and thoughtful
> >> people outside our movement and I hope that I've made a strong enough case
> >> for free and open knowledge for them to remain involved in this mission.
> >>
> >> I'd love to continue to hear from you all so do feel free to email me –
> >> stevie.d.ben...@gmail.com – or find me on Twitter or LinkedIn and thank
> >> you all once again for an amazing three and a half years.
> >>
> >> With thanks and regards,
> >>
> >> Stevie
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> Stevie Benton
> >> Head of External Relations
> >> 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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