Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Expenses...

On 2 July 2012 19:41, Richard Symonds wrote: > When receiving payments from the chapter, you'll now note that the payment > reference contains a number - (31) or (15) or the like. This is a number > that helps me and you reconcile what that payment is for, and which expense > claim it belongs to

[Wikimediauk-l] Expenses...

All, When receiving payments from the chapter, you'll now note that the payment reference contains a number - (31) or (15) or the like. This is a number that helps me and you reconcile what that payment is for, and which expense claim it belongs to. We keep all the receipts in the office and on th

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Draft WMUK communications strategy for input

Thanks for your comments Andy, really very useful. I know Richard has addressed the point on environmental impact. Other points: - Board sign-off - I know some trustees are very keen to see this kept. When it comes to putting messages out in the press, especially, it's about reputation m

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Copyright Consultation Government Policy Statement

On 2 July 2012 14:09, Andrew West wrote: > On 2 July 2012 13:52, geni wrote: >> >> Orphan works stuff remains "the little guy shouldn't have >> copyright" but is of no actual interest to us. > > The government’s intention "To reduce anomalously long copyright for > certain unpublished, pseudonymo

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Draft WMUK communications strategy for input

Andy - good points! Just to say that all of our paper is 100% recycled - except for colour paper, which has to be 100% FSC certified. This in line with the finance policy, which states > "We shall endeavour to source local, environmentally friendly and > sustainable suppliers where this is possibl

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] GLAM WIKI 2012 planning meeting is on Thursday 19 July

I'll try to attend remotely. On 2 July 2012 14:17, Daria Cybulska wrote: > Dear All, > > Just as a reminder, the next GLAM WIKI planning meeting is on Thursday 19 > July at the London Wikimedia UK offices, basement room, 2-5pm. Everybody > involved in organising/supporting the GLAM WIKI 2012 conf

[Wikimediauk-l] GLAM WIKI 2012 planning meeting is on Thursday 19 July

Dear All, Just as a reminder, the next GLAM WIKIplanning meeting is on Thursday 19 July at the London Wikimedia UK offices, basement room, 2-5pm. Everybody involved in organising/supporting the GLAM WIKI 2012 conference is welcome. This time we will try

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Copyright Consultation Government Policy Statement

On 2 July 2012 13:52, geni wrote: > > Orphan works stuff remains "the little guy shouldn't have > copyright" but is of no actual interest to us. The government’s intention "To reduce anomalously long copyright for certain unpublished, pseudonymous and anonymous very old works, with the consequenc

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Copyright Consultation Government Policy Statement

On 2 July 2012 13:25, Jon Davies wrote: > Hot off the internet > > > Dear stakeholder, > > We're writing to let you know about a Government policy statement on > modernising copyright published today, Monday 02 July 2012. > > The document sets out Government policy on modernising copyright licensi

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Draft Communications Bill

> From: Thomas Dalton > On 2 July 2012 13:02, wrote: > > To be honest, I find the number of people seemingly adopting the > > shortsighted "If you've nothing to hide" attitude on this list > > concerning. > > Who's made that argument? Please read more carefully; "seemingly adopting" is not ac

[Wikimediauk-l] Copyright Consultation Government Policy Statement

Hot off the internet Dear stakeholder, We're writing to let you know about a Government policy statement on modernising copyright published today, Monday 02 July 2012. The document sets out Government policy on modernising copyright licensing in light of the recent copyright consultation. The

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Draft Communications Bill

On 2 July 2012 13:02, wrote: > To be honest, I find the number of people seemingly adopting the > shortsighted "If you've nothing to hide" attitude on this list > concerning. Who's made that argument? ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikime

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Draft Communications Bill

> Subject: Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Draft Communications Bill > On 01/07/12 21:58, Tom Morris wrote: > > I'm not a lawyer. I may email the Foundation legal people and see if they > > care. > And what of the UK based pressure groups? Do they care? Why, yes. Yes, they do. Open Rights Group and 38 Degre

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Draft Communications Bill

On 01/07/12 21:58, Tom Morris wrote: I'm not a lawyer. I may email the Foundation legal people and see if they care. And what of the UK based pressure groups? Do they care? Gordo ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Draft WMUK communications strategy for input

On 2 July 2012 11:08, Stevie Benton wrote: > I've recently drafted a communications strategy for WMUK based on > preliminary discussions on the UK wiki here. > > I'd be really grateful for your thoughts and input on the strategy. Good stuff. A few opinions: * I'd like to see reference to enviro

[Wikimediauk-l] Draft WMUK communications strategy for input

Hello everyone, I've recently drafted a communications strategy for WMUK based on preliminary discussions on the UK wiki here . I'd be really grateful for your thoughts and input on the strategy. You can find it here

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Coaching and mentoring/ Training Meeting in Cambridge

On 2 July 2012 10:44, wrote: > I think the idea of having Training meetings in Cambridge is a great idea. It would be great to have you there. > I would be happy to attend on either Saturday 14th/Sunday 15th (preferably > Sunday) provided WMUK pay travel expenses. Clash with Wikimania means

[Wikimediauk-l] Coaching and mentoring/ Training Meeting in Cambridge

Thanks Charles and Harry for the clarification, As regards coaching and mentoring, there is an interesting summary here: http://www.coachingnetwork.org.uk/resourcecentre/whatarecoachingandmentoring.htm I think the idea of having Training meetings in Cambridge is a great idea. I would be happy to

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] "open access ethos of Wikimedia UK"

On the wiki On 1 July 2012 22:55, Thomas Morton wrote: > Where is the tender document? > > Tom > > > On 1 July 2012 22:52, Thomas Dalton wrote: > >> The tender said materials *produced* would need to be freely licensed. >> If they are using pre-existing materials for part of the course, then >>

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] "open access ethos of Wikimedia UK"

Totally up to my eyes today owing to our fundraiser started, the follow ups to the board meeting and two seriously ill family members. So quick answer to this. Apologies if I am repeating stuff The discussion about Midas's training materals was a serious one that Martin, Harry and I had during th

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] "open access ethos of Wikimedia UK"

On 1 July 2012 22:47, wrote: > I would like to know what other people understand as the "open access > ethos of Wikimedia UK". The reason I ask is that I have been informed that > Midas - who are delivering the Training for Trainers programme - have been > arguing that as they chose to use a pro