Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Election 2022/Nominations

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Have you been on the WikiNYC board in the past? If so, when?

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Describe your involvement with WikiNYC in the past. If you were a board member in the past, please also include a summary of the contributions to chapter governance you're most proud of. [500 words max]

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Why do you want to join the WikiNYC board? In what ways would you be most interested to help? [500 words max]

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Which, if any, of the officer positions align with your skills and interests? (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary). This is just to gauge interest; the elected board will decide who should be in which position. Answers like "none of the above" or "I'd prefer to wait and see" are acceptable.

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Nominations

Windblown29

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Windblown29 (talk) 19:53, 22 August 2022 (UTC)

Have you been on the WikiNYC board in the past? If so, when?

Yes, I am currently a member of the board

Describe your involvement with WikiNYC in the past. If you were a board member in the past, please also include a summary of the contributions to chapter governance you're most proud of. [500 words max]

I am most proud of being on the strategic planning committee, where we have worked to solidify and structure a plan to grow WikiNYC in five areas, including membership and volunteer duties, communications messaging, operational data mining, alliance structures and staffing opportunities. It’s a tall order and up for discussion and review by the newly elected board. I can contribute to these strategic discussions and help with creating pathways that best fit the needs of Wikimedia NYC. I’m always happy to listen and collaborate.

Why do you want to join the WikiNYC board? In what ways would you be most interested to help? [500 words max]

Being part of the board requires input of energy and time, and understanding the many facets of this type of organization comes with time and patience. I would like to continue assisting with board development and the development of Wikimedia NYC in the whole, particularly through implementation of a flexible but decisive three-year strategic plan. The board should serve as a network hub, allowing continuation of a growing system of well-managed and diverse activities.

Which, if any, of the officer positions align with your skills and interests? (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary). This is just to gauge interest; the elected board will decide who should be in which position. Answers like "none of the above" or "I'd prefer to wait and see" are acceptable.

I would prefer to wait and see the election results before determining which position best serves the needs of the board.

kosboot

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kosboot

Have you been on the WikiNYC board in the past? If so, when?

I have been on the board for the past several years and currently serve as treasurer.

Describe your involvement with WikiNYC in the past. If you were a board member in the past, please also include a summary of the contributions to chapter governance you're most proud of. [500 words max]

Although I have not helped organize recent editathons, I have attended some when time allowed and offered help to participants. In my role as treasurer I help to maintain a sound fiscal status for the chapter. As part of the strategic planning committee, I am very excited about the path laid out by the strategic planning process and hope to guide the chapter into a new and exciting stage of existence.

Why do you want to join the WikiNYC board? In what ways would you be most interested to help? [500 words max]

I am strongly motivated by the good accomplished by WikiNYC and want to see it continue and grow.

Which, if any, of the officer positions align with your skills and interests? (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary). This is just to gauge interest; the elected board will decide who should be in which position. Answers like "none of the above" or "I'd prefer to wait and see" are acceptable.

I'm currently the treasurer and could continue. My schedule is too busy to take on a higher role although I could function in a lower capacity.

Wil540_art

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Wil540 art (talk) 02:30, 23 August 2022 (UTC)

Have you been on the WikiNYC board in the past? If so, when?

No, this is my first time running for the board.

Describe your involvement with WikiNYC in the past. If you were a board member in the past, please also include a summary of the contributions to chapter governance you're most proud of. [500 words max]

I joined WikiNYC in 2019 after attending a Black Lunch Table Edit-a-thon supported by WikiNYC members, hosted at BMCC. In the last 3 years, I have hosted or co-hosted 10 Edit-a-thons in the NYC area, all supported by the chapter. See some of the work here: Sure We Can COVID-19 Wikipedia Task Force and Environment of New York City Task Force or look at my user page.

Why do you want to join the WikiNYC board? In what ways would you be most interested to help? [500 words max]

I want to join the board to help continue the growth of WMNYC. I am inspired by the history of WikimediaNYC and the innovations developed by the chapter, including the Translate-a-thon and the Wiknic. My experience hosting Wikipedia events in NYC gives me insight into the Wikimedia landscape here that I would bring to the board. I could also provide insight with outreach via social media platforms. Regardless if I am elected to the board, I highly encourage the chapter to pursue more merchandise, such as more User:Jim.henderson designed caps.

Which, if any, of the officer positions align with your skills and interests? (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary). This is just to gauge interest; the elected board will decide who should be in which position. Answers like "none of the above" or "I'd prefer to wait and see" are acceptable.

I'd prefer to wait and see

Pharos

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Pharos (talk) 18:22, 26 August 2022 (UTC)

Have you been on the WikiNYC board in the past? If so, when?

I have served on the WikiNYC board since the start of the chapter, which I helped to found originally.

Describe your involvement with WikiNYC in the past. If you were a board member in the past, please also include a summary of the contributions to chapter governance you're most proud of. [500 words max]

I was the founding president of WikiNYC until 2017, and have continued in other capacities on the board and in the community. I am proudest of helping local Wikimedians to connect to each other at Wikipedia Days and picnics and conferences, and of outreach to newcomers and neighborhoods, and to academic and cultural institutions.

Why do you want to join the WikiNYC board? In what ways would you be most interested to help? [500 words max]

I want to help move forward with our three-year strategic plan, and establish WikiNYC as an independent, resilient, sustainable organization that can be a pillar both of the international Wikimedia movement and of our city's cultural landscape.

Which, if any, of the officer positions align with your skills and interests? (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary). This is just to gauge interest; the elected board will decide who should be in which position. Answers like "none of the above" or "I'd prefer to wait and see" are acceptable.

I'm currently the secretary and could continue. If needed, I could also return as president on a 1-term basis if others aren't available as a transitional step.

Legoktm

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Legoktm (talk) 21:57, 26 September 2022 (UTC)

Have you been on the WikiNYC board in the past? If so, when?

Nope

Describe your involvement with WikiNYC in the past. If you were a board member in the past, please also include a summary of the contributions to chapter governance you're most proud of. [500 words max]

Since moving to New York City in March, I've attended just about every NYC event (that I've been in town for), participating in and contributing to editathons, picnics and Wikimania. I'm also an active participant in the Discord.

Why do you want to join the WikiNYC board? In what ways would you be most interested to help? [500 words max]

Everyone involved with Wikimedia NYC welcomed me with open arms when I moved, I felt like a member of the "NYC family" right away. I want to pay it forward by volunteering to help WikiNYC thrive so others are able to get the same experience I did. I would like to develop more ways for members to stay engaged in between events. Finally, I'll also bring my technical experitise to the board, whether to improve things internally or to help organize more technically focused events like hackathons.

Which, if any, of the officer positions align with your skills and interests? (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary). This is just to gauge interest; the elected board will decide who should be in which position. Answers like "none of the above" or "I'd prefer to wait and see" are acceptable.

Whatever role I can best serve WikiNYC with.