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{{helpme}} I am working on the page "Delta Theta Sigma" for my fraternity and want to know what I need to do to make it kosher with the wikipedia guidelines Geoffrie 17:02, 23 October 2006 (UTC)Reply

Delta Theta Sigma has a 'notability' tag on, but it was agreed notable in an AfD discussion, so you don't have to worry excessively about that. (As you mentioned 'guidelines' rather than 'policies', I suspect it's the tag you're worried about; if you mention the discussion in your edit summary it's probably safe to remove it.) From a broader point of view, Wikipedia:Neutral point of view is one of the most important things to think about when writing an article for 'your fraternity'; try not to make the article sound like advertising or to present it in a more positive light than would be appropriate for an encyclopedia. --ais523 17:10, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
Also look at the WP:MOS - and as per comments on deletion page expand it out e.g. put in notable alumni and positive things that the fraternity have done past and present.Lethaniol 17:13, 23 October 2006 (UTC)Reply

Meetup

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  In the area? You're invited to the
   May 2018 Minnesota User Group Meeting
 
  Date: 31 October 2010
  Time: noon
  Place: Midtown Exchange Global Market,
East Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota
44°56′57″N 93°15′40″W / 44.9493°N 93.2612°W / 44.9493; -93.2612
  

New meetup

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  In the area? You're invited to the
   May 2018 Minnesota User Group Meeting
 
  Date: 20 November 2010
  Time: 1:00-3:30
(click here for full agenda)
R.S.V.P. by Nov. 17 for free lunch + parking
  Place: Minnesota History Center
345 Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, Minnesota
44°57′00″N 93°06′20″W / 44.95°N 93.1055°W / 44.95; -93.1055
  

Nomination for deletion of Template:NorthstarHiawathaCentral

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 Template:NorthstarHiawathaCentral has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for discussion page. Thank you. Mhiji (talk) 01:00, 14 December 2010 (UTC)Reply


Wikipedia Loves Libraries event

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In the area? You are invited to Wikipedia Loves Libraries in Minneapolis.

Hennepin County Library's Special Collections is hosting a Minneapolis history editathon on November 3. Help increase the depth of information on Minneapolis history topics by using materials in the Minneapolis Collection. Find your own topics to edit or work from a list developed by Special Collections librarians.

There will also be an intro for people new to Wikipedia, and tours of Special Collections.

Where: Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
Special Collections (4th floor)
When: 10am-4:30pm, Saturday, November 3, 2012

For more info and to sign up (not required), see the meetup talk page. —innotata 23:01, 5 October 2012 (UTC)Reply

Upcoming Wikipedia meetups

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In the area? You are invited to the upcoming Minnesota meetups.

To kick-off monthly meetups in the Twin Cities, two events will be held in Special Collections at Minneapolis Central Library this summer. These are mostly planned as opportunities for Wikipedians to discuss editing, but all are welcome!

Special Collections contains many valuable historical resources, including the Minneapolis Collection, consisting of files on hundreds of topics related to Minneapolis from neighborhoods to politicians (it's best to call or email in advance to request materials). Free wifi and several public computers are available.

Place: Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
Special Collections (4th floor)
Dates: Saturday, June 1
Saturday, July 6
Time: 12:30pm–2:30pm+

For more info and to sign up (not required), see the meetup talk page.

This invitation was sent to users who were interested in past events. If you don't want to receive future invitations, you can remove your name from the invite list.innotata 14:06, 24 May 2013 (UTC)Reply

Great American Wiknic

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In the area? You're invited to the Great American Wiknic.

Place: north of Minnehaha Falls in Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis
Date: Saturday, June 22, 2012
Time: 12–4 pm

  • Accessible from the Minnehaha Park METRO station, bus, walk, bike, or car
  • If driving, free parking available on 46th Ave. S, and pay parking in the park
  • Food and drink options nearby, or bring your own... maybe even to share!

For more, and to sign up (encouraged, not required) go to the meetup talk page.

This invitation was sent to users who were interested in past events. If you don't want to receive future invitations, you can remove your name from the invite list.innotata 03:06, 13 June 2013 (UTC)Reply

Minnesota Wikipedia Meetup on August 3

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In the area? You are invited to the upcoming Minnesota monthly meetup on August 3.

Place: Lavvu Coffee House
813 4th St SE, Minneapolis 55414
Date: Saturday, August 3
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm+

For more info and to sign up (not required), see the meetup talk page.

This invitation was sent to users who were interested in past events. If you don't want to receive future invitations, you can remove your name from the invite list.

innotata 23:42, 24 July 2013 (UTC)Reply

Wikipedia Day Meetup on January 18

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In the area? You are invited to the upcoming Minnesota meetup in commemoration of Wikipedia Day.

  • Place: Seward Cafe
2129 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
  • Date: Saturday, January 18, 2014
  • Time: noon

For more info and to sign up (not required), see the meetup talk page.

This invitation was sent to users who were interested in past events. If you don't want to receive future invitations, you can remove your name from the invite list.innotata 04:10, 10 January 2014 (UTC)Reply

Invite to the Minneapolis Institute of Art

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Minneapolis Institute of Art edit-a-thon
  • Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015, 12pm–4pm
  • Location: Minneapolis Institute of Art Friends Community Room, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis
  • Sponsor: Minneapolis Institute of Art
You are invited to attend an Art+Feminism edit-a-thon at Minneapolis Institute of Art which will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2015. This editing event is dedicated to improving and increasing the presence of cultural, historic, and artistic information on Wikipedia pertaining to women artists.
--gobonobo + c 20:47, 21 October 2015 (UTC)Reply

Nomination of Twin Cities Rail Transport for deletion

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A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Twin Cities Rail Transport is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

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Speedy deletion nomination of Template:NorthstarHiawathaCentral

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A tag has been placed on Template:NorthstarHiawathaCentral requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done for the following reason:

G6 (XfD): This template had a TfD closed as '"Delete" in 2010 (Wikipedia:Templates_for_discussion/Log/2010_December_14#Template:NorthstarLine) but was never actually deleted. However the reasoning stands and this template has not been significantly edited since then.

Under the criteria for speedy deletion, pages that meet certain criteria may be deleted at any time.

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Invite to an edit-a-thon at the Loft Literary Center

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The Loft Literary Center edit-a-thon
  • Date: Thursday, February 11, 2016, 6–8pm
  • Location: Loft Literary Center, 1011 S Washington Ave, Room 203, Minneapolis
  • Sponsor: The Loft Literary Center
Hello Geoffrie! You are invited to attend an edit-a-thon at the Loft Literary Center which will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2016. This editing event is dedicated to improving and increasing the presence of cultural, historic, and artistic information on Wikipedia pertaining to artists from marginalized communities. Please bring a laptop. Refreshments will be provided.
We have also recently formed a user group for Minnesota editors. If you would like to join, please add your name to our page on meta. Thank you, gobonobo + c 23:04, 6 February 2016 (UTC)Reply

Nomination for deletion of Template:NorthstarHiawathaCentral

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 Template:NorthstarHiawathaCentral has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for discussion page. ~ RobTalk 22:19, 20 March 2016 (UTC)Reply

ArbCom Elections 2016: Voting now open!

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