Chapters meeting 2009/Preparation/Wikimedia UK
Attendees:
- User:Mike Peel
- User:Tango (Thomas Dalton)
Formation[edit]
| August 2008 | Discussion began to reform chapter |
| October 2008 | First board elected |
| November 2008 | Incorporated as Wiki UK Ltd |
| January 2009 | Received chapter approval |
| February 2009 | Opened bank account; started accepting members |
| Today | Have 18 members and £300 income |
| 26 April 2009 | Will hold first AGM |
Successes[edit]
- Kept on track and met deadlines, despite delays
- Opened a bank account - one step further than previous attempt!
- Open and transparent in everything done, with lots of opportunities for participation
- Wikipedia Loves Art at the Victoria and Albert
- Copyright consultation
Difficulties[edit]
- Length of time to get WMF and ChapCom approval, plus lack of communication
- Explaining nature of WMF-Chapter relationship to bank
- Delays getting recognized as a charity for tax purposes
Plans[edit]
- Win Wikimania 2010 bid in two weeks!
- Hold AGM in three weeks
- Membership drive
- Begin fundraising
- Begin project work
Expectations[edit]
- Get ideas for projects
- Learn what’s worked and what hasn’t for other chapters
- Improve relationships between WMUK, other chapters and the WMF