Meeting:Committee (2016-02-15)
This meeting has two pages: one restricted-access page (only for members of the current Board) and one public-access page (which may have sensitive information redacted).
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Monday 15 February 2016, 20:00 AEDST |
Meeting opened at 20:05
Introduction
Attendance
- Present: Gideon (chair), Pru, Andrew, Charles, Robert
- Apologies: Tom (late), Steve
Previous minutes
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Matters Arising
note this meeting is to focus on the Wikidata Downunder Tour some matter arising may be deferred for email discussion or until next scheduled meeting
- Andrew to draft process and formulate criteria for WMAU scholarships/funding to Wikimania and circulate to committee. Committee to consider, amend and present at next meeting (25 Jan) - tfr to Pru & Charles
- activity levels
- active members
- involvement across diverse areas
- in good standing with the movement
- reporting back and sharing knowledge
- conference literacy
- social media, networking
- fresh face, future leadership potential
(WMF criteria at https://wikimania2016.wikimedia.org/wiki/Scholarships#Phase_2 )
- Andrew to identify potential recipients of complimentary membership and bring to next meeting - three identified, to be contacted and extended to 30 June 2016.
- Pru to compile contacts emergency contacts for Andy should there be a need - add to Comm Wiki
- Pru find deadline for GLAM Report
- Robert to send dongle to Pru for Andy.... part 2 Andy to leave Dongle with /Gideon or Tom for return to Robert
Membership issues
Andrew still working on related tasks.
Finances
- ACTION: Andrew to provide written report on the changes being made to the accounts - for next meeting.
Deferred until later date
- Develop a policy on regional partnerships and support for Pacific region where there is no established WM Chapter
- WikiConf update
Reports
Membership report
- Three new members. President to officially respond
- WMID reconciliation and payment status - still ongoing
- Donations -
Correspondence
- bill from Museum of Perth for WP15 in Perth submitted to Xero for payment ($75 below the quote)
Wikidata Downunder tour
- overview / review of Melbourne and Sydney = Pru gave overview, will contact Gillian and Kerry to produce a written report about them, Charles spoke about Melbourne as well
- Canberra: Robert travel assistance confirmation approved on email
- Preview of Perth mini conference -- 47 seats
- establishment of a reporting space which can be published publicly by 1 March 2016 after comm review 29 February
Next meeting: Monday 29 February 2016, 20:00 AEDST Meeting closed: 21:20 AEDST