Talk:Wikimedia Hong Kong

較早前討論

Any initial discussion? HenryLi 18:19, 22 February 2006 (UTC)

Yes. Please refer to here. -- Kevinhksouth 11:30, 23 February 2006 (UTC)

Now moved here. -- Tonync 16:33, 23 February 2006 (UTC)

---

Discussion from zh:Hong Kong Wikipedians Notice Board (Wikipedia talk:香港維基人佈告板). Copy starts here.

關於維基媒體香港分會(維基媒體香港分會(英文頁面))，有大大在研究實行方面的事嗎？有沒有基礎的概念？！因為這個可能影響到日後籌辦中文維基大會以致其他活動的事宜，參看：m:Local chapter FAQ－－Stewart~惡龍 (講講講！) 05:24 2006年2月22日 (UTC)

假如我們成立維基媒體香港分會，將會是我們成為中文維基年會的重要有利條件。--者尺 ^Talk 10:28 2006年2月22日 (UTC)

其實香港要成立這種機構，比台灣那邊方便得多，因為只須3個人負責便可。根據香港法例第151章社團條例第五條(1)：

任何本地社團均須於其成立或根據第2(2B)或4條被當作成立後
1個月內，以指明的表格向社團事務主任申請註冊或豁免註冊。有關申請須由3名幹事簽署，並
須包括以下詳情─
(a)	該社團的名稱；
(b)	該社團的宗旨；
(c)	該社團的幹事的資料；及
(d)	該社團主要業務地點的地址，以及該社團擁有或佔用的每個地方或處所
的地址。

但是不同於台灣，香港這邊要找3個願意及有時間負責的人，也恐怕短期內沒有可能做到。

-- Kevinhksouth (Talk) 11:03 2006年2月22日 (UTC)

跟非弁利組織一樣嗎?!我不太懂這方面, 要開始版面討論事宜了嗎? 難道要租地點?－－Stewart~惡龍 (講講講！) 16:17 2006年2月22日 (UTC)

要準備就是啦。--石 11:51 2006年2月22日 (UTC)

但是好像實質可以負責的人不多...無奈...有人有時間和心力願意負責嗎?－－Stewart~惡龍 (講講講！) 12:51 2006年2月22日 (UTC)

建議（一）先取一兩份其他社團的規章參考一下（二）和英文維基那邊的維基人溝通一下。香港是兩岸四地唯一在中、英文維基都有活躍維基人團體的社群，因此必須同時照顧好兩邊的利益。Chungpui 12:58 2006年2月22日 (UTC)

也對, 我竟沒有想詔這一點, 很多維基人也有從事英文維基的香港條目建設。－－Stewart~惡龍 (講講講！) 16:17 2006年2月22日 (UTC)

回一回覆Chungpui。其他社團的規章方面，我接觸過一些學術團體的會章，發現格式也其實只是大同小異，所以我可以為會章撰寫提供意見。至於英文維基的香港維基人方面，我深深感受到「河水不犯井水」的感覺，關係彷彿就似是對立多於合作，從絕大部份香港維基人只會在其中一種語言貢獻可以見到。而且我從一部份於英文維基的香港維基人的言論中，感到他們對中文維基的態度並不友善。但願分會的成立可以改善一下這種關係。 -- Kevinhksouth (Talk) 05:04 2006年2月23日 (UTC)

• 如果能根據社團條例註冊成功，那無論申請資金贊助、機構協辦及租用場地都方便多了。我想最大的障礙是法律問題，如能有法律顧問協助解決，應該會有很多香港維基人願意出來維持分會的運作。--助理編輯encyclopedist (對話頁) 13:06 2006年2月22日 (UTC)

如果維基香港分會採取「消極運作」（即不積極在現實生活中搞function）的路線的話，相信搞呢個會不會很辛苦，也不會有很多法律問題出現。反而有一點是這個設想中的維基香港分會必須面對的，就是有可能要為內地封禁維基作表態（當然表甚麼樣的態，溫和還是激烈是到時候的事）。Chungpui 13:34 2006年2月22日 (UTC)

但假如完全不在現實生活中搞function，這個分會也幾乎形同虛設了。分會成立的目的不外乎兩大宗旨：聯繫香港維基人以及向香港人推廣維基百科，後者就必須要搞function。此外，我的個人意見是希望分會能做到政治中立，不對敏感話題作出任何表態。 -- Kevinhksouth (Talk) 13:44 2006年2月22日 (UTC)

• • • • 如果成立後連對內地封禁維基一事，也要「政治中立，不對敏感話題作出任何表態」的話，那就乾脆不成立好了。--助理編輯encyclopedist (對話頁) 15:04 2006年2月22日 (UTC)
        • 有必要在政治上要維基人以社團身份表態嗎？我認為這個以個人身份表態就可以，畢竟每個人有不同程度的意向吧。而且表態的具體意思是到達什麼程度？！「可惜」及「遺憾」算是溫和的程度嗎？如果激烈，我們今次大概中文維基可以找香港民主派贊助吧？！算了，我說得太遠．．．待成立後再討論吧－－Stewart~惡龍 (講講講！) 16:06 2006年2月22日 (UTC)
        • 假若沒有社團我們也會搞聚會吧?!還是function有別的意思?!－－Stewart~惡龍 (講講講！) 16:17 2006年2月22日 (UTC)
          • function是活動，不限於聚會。對外推廣活動的例子包括到學校舉辦講座或工作坊等。 -- Kevinhksouth (Talk) 16:32 2006年2月22日 (UTC)
            • 我不是說甚麼政治話題也要表態，但如果牽涉到自己也應該繼續保持所謂的政治中立嗎？內地封禁維基一事，明顯是抹殺言論自由。如果維基香港分會成立之後，對維基的事也表現出可有可無的樣子，那成立來幹甚？--助理編輯encyclopedist (對話頁) 16:59 2006年2月22日 (UTC)
              • To:encyclopedist, 那具體一點你理想中想以哪種形式哪種程度的表態?! 例如, 要在首頁顯示抗議的文字嗎?－－Stewart~惡龍 (講講講！) 04:43 2006年2月23日 (UTC)
              • To:Kevinhksouth, 這點我同意, 不過其實這是目前我們也可以做的事, 只是開宗明義以合法非弁利組織的身份會較有認受性。－－Stewart~惡龍 (講講講！) 04:43 2006年2月23日 (UTC)

表態的目的是什麼？我以為表態是要為政府改變決定而施加壓力，而我認為分會沒有必要承擔這種責任。分會不是言論自由捍衛者，難聽點說，是既得利益者。香港維基百科分會成立後，如果需要發表議論，我認為只需跟隨阿頭Jimbo Wales的基金會官方聲明便可（雖然兩者無從屬關係），可以整理香港維基人個人意見並以附件形式附上，這反而更符合維基一貫的中立態度，不是嗎？-- tonync (talk) 05:20 2006年2月23日 (UTC)

轉轉話題。今日我有點時間，參考了一些會章，花了大半小時隨便寫出一個會章初稿。大家可以發揮維基精神，隨便修改一下。假如大家也有時間，也可以充實一下Wikimedia Hong Kong的頁面內容，藉此引起關注。 -- Kevinhksouth (Talk) 11:48 2006年2月23日 (UTC)

• • • • • 對政治事項表態是否符合維基百科宗旨?? Mathk 00:03, 27 June 2006 (UTC)

我們是否應把關於香港維基分會的討論的主場轉移到m:Wikimedia Hong Kong會較好？因為香港維基人由中文和英文兩個社群組成，如果缺乏任何一邊，都不夠完整。如果只在這裏討論，會侷限英文維基內的香港維基人參與。Chungpui 13:41 2006年2月23日 (UTC)

• 我所指的表態不是要示威遊行、亦都不搞對抗。我所指的表態，如有記者訪問香港分會就大陸封禁維基一事，分會應表態反對大陸封禁維，各傳媒表明維基不是反政府的地方。如果要政治中立，那是否記者提問時，要支吾以對、迴避提問？--助理編輯encyclopedist (對話頁) 14:37 2006年2月23日 (UTC)
  • 一.按引用維基媒體基金會或中文維基基金會(好像暫時還沒有這個)的官方立場發言；二．簡單的以個人維基人身份表態比較適當。因為香港維基分會應該是主要處理香港的事務，而且你也不排除有比較親中的維基人存在。Stewart~惡龍+Chat here! 01:41, 26 February 2006 (UTC)

Copy ends here. -- Tonync 16:33, 23 February 2006 (UTC)

• 會章好似...大學學生會會章。--encyclopedist 19:25, 18 March 2006 (UTC)
• 立場最好中立,不要做得太出面 因為維基人社群中是包括各不同意見的, 不過, 即使有較親中的維基人,但他們也不願意被封禁的, 所以我認為在封禁立場上最好一致同有底線的 --香港賓拉登(對話頁) 14:53, 26 March 2006 (UTC)
  • 不要隨便扯到政治層面上啦。-- tonync (talk) (講) 16:09, 27 March 2006 (UTC)

是的要認清形勢某實力而動，政治中立反映聲音，可為穩定之策。cdp0001 10/30/06

---

社團的成立Setup of the local chapter

成立社團對在香港舉辦中文維基年會以及將來維基百科和各個項目的聚會與活動不無好處。但是，由於始終是件大事，所以希望大家能詳細討論一番。另外，請大家花少少時間看一下現行的社團條例。I'm not very good in English, but I'm gonna try to explain what we need to do when establish a local chapter.Stewart~惡龍+Chat here! 14:41, 26 March 2006 (UTC)

Society Registration should be done with the Hong Kong Police Societies Office (香港警務處社團事務處). HK Police Website, More Reference Material (Chi DOC),

社團的地點Location of the local chapter

「(d)該社團主要業務地點的地址，以及該社團擁有或佔用的每個地方或處所的地址。」

基於這一點，我們真的需要有一個地址嗎？！Firstly, we should have a place for our chapter as require. This seems to be the hardest part at the moment. Do we really need one?Stewart~惡龍+Chat here! 14:41, 26 March 2006 (UTC)

不一定，隨便填寫一個負責人的住址便成，但不能是公屋( I am RockLi)--203.218.159.222 03:21, 7 April 2006 (UTC)

在香港申請非牟利社團需要有一個地址，*可以* 是公屋，我自己試過了，是兩年前的事。如果是急的話，甚至可以隨便找兩個路人甲簽名也行，只不過 wikipedia 這種比較正式的組織不太適合，之後要換人也比較麻煩。 還有，如果要申請 .hk 的網域，需要有社團註冊證明才行。（雖然沒有時間參與，但給點意見還是可以的）Abel Cheung 23:27, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

I've asked the organisors of Wikimedia Taiwan. They say the address is really only used to receive mail. It can be the address of one of the members (e.g. chairperson). -- tonync (talk) (講) 16:05, 27 March 2006 (UTC)

It's true that I'm not quite sure for helding a chapter in Hong Kong. But, are you sure this can be applied on the situation in Hong Kong?!Stewart~惡龍+Chat here! 00:26, 28 March 2006 (UTC)

I think it'd be better to ask the Societies Office for more details. It'd be the best if the address is needed only for receiving mails. It can save a lot of money for setting up a real office in short run. -- Kevinhksouth 16:49, 28 March 2006 (UTC)

How about a P.O box?! Though I don't think there won't be many mails.Stewart~惡龍+Chat here! 17:18, 28 March 2006 (UTC)

e-mail既話, 連P.O box既錢都可省回 瑩妹! 21:53, 1 april 2006 (UTC)

社團的人選Suitable Person

註冊需要3個成年人。我們當然希望找到資深的維基人或有經驗的專業人仕負責，當然，他們都應該是能承擔和貢獻時間的。Also, we need to have 3 adults, for the best, we hope to find someone who have good experience both in Wikipedia and set up a chapter.Stewart~惡龍+Chat here! 14:41, 26 March 2006 (UTC)

Hopefully, we can have at least one person working on English Wikipedia frequently.Stewart~惡龍+Chat here! 00:37, 28 March 2006 (UTC)

社團的形式Formation of the local chapter

社團以甚麼的方式營運？！日常工作是甚麼？And, what would the local chapter do for the Wikipedians in Hong Kong? How would it run?!Stewart~惡龍+Chat here! 14:41, 26 March 2006 (UTC)

We are running a society, not a firm. It is really an entity that facilitates the organisation of activities. -- tonync (talk) (講) 16:05, 27 March 2006 (UTC)

But, how's about the finance?Stewart~惡龍+Chat here! 00:37, 28 March 2006 (UTC)

The chapter should hold some activties which can promote Wikipedia (e.g. talks and seminars), as well as providing benefit to its members (e.g. regular informal gatherng). -- Kevinhksouth 16:49, 28 March 2006 (UTC)

Yes, I do think so. Perhaps we can easily find some shops which can provide discount to our members as well.Stewart~惡龍+Chat here! 17:18, 28 March 2006 (UTC)

Should be "wikimedian", not "wikipedian". --Deryck Chan 10:09, 10 April 2006 (UTC)

另外，我們應否以有關社團的名義，安排維基人兼任記者去採訪一些外間機構所舉辦的活動，(例如樂壇及電影頒獎禮、記者招待會、以及一些突發性的新聞等等)？因為我們已有多個維基項目涉及時事動態，更能在有關話題成為焦點時即時編寫，可是我們往往需要引用其他傳媒的新聞報導，而且圖片必定欠奉，如果我們能到現場採訪，至少可以對有關的活動進行拍攝，增加維基媒體各項目的可觀性。

不過，「記者」的總人數及資格必須有一定的限制，以免被外間機構認為任何人都可以藉成為「維基媒體」的記者名義去進入採訪場地甚至倒亂便不好了。 TYC (Talk) 18:30, 10 April 2006 (UTC)

社團的名稱 Name of the local chapter

社團的名稱雖然放在較後討論，但也是必須的，中、英文均需一個官方名稱。Besides, we need an official name for this chapter both in Chinese and English!Stewart~惡龍+Chat here! 14:41, 26 March 2006 (UTC)

維基香港分會, 維基香港, 香港維基社團, 維基香港分部, 香港維基人協會...

Chapter of Hong Kong Wikipedian, Wikipedian in Hong Kong... Stewart~惡龍+Chat here! 00:33, 28 March 2006 (UTC)

維基香港分會、香港維基協會，或者可以加「媒體」，即維基媒體香港分會、香港維基媒體協會。For the English name, Wikimedia Foundation has a rule that the English must be called "Wikimedia (region name)", i.e. "Wikimedia Hong Kong". -- Kevinhksouth 16:49, 28 March 2006 (UTC)

我個人不太喜歡「媒體」一詞。Stewart~惡龍+Chat here! 17:18, 28 March 2006 (UTC)

社團的宗旨Objective of the local chapter

不容置疑，我們雖然有社團的宗旨。Undoubtly, We should have some objective as well.Stewart~惡龍+Chat here! 14:41, 26 March 2006 (UTC)

首要目標是作為不同語言的香港維基人之橋樑,以團結本地不同的維基人.其次是宣揚維基文化予香港的各界人士, 鼓勵自由創作及學術交流分享的行為, 以及提倡正當地使用知識產權的重要. --香港賓拉登(對話頁) 15:09, 26 March 2006 (UTC)

From the draft constitution, here is one of the suggestions: "本會本著自治精神，維繫會員團結，爭取會員權益，促進維基媒體的發展，以及對外推廣維基媒體的應用。" -- Kevinhksouth 16:49, 28 March 2006 (UTC)

頗喜歡「海立百川，有容乃大」，相當有氣勢。另外，希望結合各個維基語言及姊妹計劃上的維基人（特別是中、英文）。Stewart~惡龍+Chat here! 14:55, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

社團的徽號Logo of the local chapter

不少得是一個社團的標誌吧！Don't forget that we have to design our own logo!Stewart~惡龍+Chat here! 14:41, 26 March 2006 (UTC)

Most local chapters ask for permission from the Wikimedia Foundation to use the official logo (as used on this page). -- tonync (talk) (講) 16:05, 27 March 2006 (UTC)

Yes, but we can consider to design our own one as what Chinese Wikimania have done.Stewart~惡龍+Chat here! 00:30, 28 March 2006 (UTC)

I think we can design our own one based on the Wikimedia Foundation logo, but of course we must get the permission first. -- Kevinhksouth

Yes,I agree that.We should design our own logo. Jason Wong JW09:50, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

其他Other

成立社團還有什麼其他方面的需要?! What else we need to consider?!Stewart~惡龍+Chat here! 14:41, 26 March 2006 (UTC)

會員費Membership fee

Membership fee should be as low as possible, or even free if we can (pay in terms of intelligence contributed to the project), so as not to repulse people due to the high yearly fee. --Deryck Chan 15:36, 27 March 2006 (UTC)

Wikimedia Taiwan is proposing to charge NTD200 (~HKD50) as a registration fee, and an annual fee of NTD200. Might be a bit expensive in terms of Hong Kong. HKD30 registration fee + HKD30 annual fee sounds more reasonable for HK. -- tonync (talk) (講) 16:05, 27 March 2006 (UTC)

Wow! Would it affect the interest of wikipedians joining the chapter?!Stewart~惡龍+Chat here! 00:35, 28 March 2006 (UTC)

I think even HK$50 as registration fee or annual fee is still acceptable, as it is already lower than that in European countries. In the draft constitution, the suggestion is even a bit higher: HK$40 as registration fee and HK$60 for the annual fee. -- Kevinhksouth 16:49, 28 March 2006 (UTC)

Refer to Local_chapter_FAQ#How much are the membership fees and how much of this goes to the Wikimedia Foundation?, we can have two class of price, one for adult, one for student.Stewart~惡龍+Chat here! 17:18, 28 March 2006 (UTC)

會員數Number of Member

Refer to Local_chapter_FAQ#Who can start a new chapter?, we should have at least 20 people at best.Stewart~惡龍+Chat here! 17:18, 28 March 2006 (UTC)

參看Reference

• Wikimedia chapters

中華民國維基媒體協會or台灣維基媒體協會？

台灣維基人已對「中華民國維基媒體協會」及「台灣維基媒體協會」兩個名稱進行投票。我認為對香港他日成立協會也有影響，請參看Talk:Wikimedia Taiwan/命名投票。--encyclopedist 17:05, 11 April 2006 (UTC)

初步總結

應Stewart~惡龍的提議，我為以上歷時半個月的討論作一個初步總結。

社團的地點

• 只須一個負責人的住址，不需要一個實質的營運地點
• 現階段沒有需要申請P.O box

社團的人選

• 需要3個在維基有豐富經驗，並能承擔和貢獻時間成年人負責註冊
• 有建議指應有其中1人是活躍於英文維基項目

社團的形式

• 舉辦宣傳維基媒體的工作，例如講座、研討會、工作坊等
• 舉辦定期的維基人聚會或聯誼活動
• 有建議指可讓維基人兼任記者進行採訪，但需要設立一定的資格限制

社團的名稱

目前收集的中文名稱建議如下：

• 維基香港分會
• 維基香港
• 香港維基社團
• 維基香港分部
• 香港維基人協會
• 香港維基協會
• 維基媒體香港分會
• 香港維基媒體協會

社團的宗旨

目前收集的宗旨建議如下(意思可能部份有重疊)：

• 作為不同語言的香港維基人之橋樑，以團結本地不同的維基人
• 宣揚維基文化予香港的各界人士
• 鼓勵自由創作及學術交流分享的行為
• 提倡正當地使用知識產權的重要
• 維繫會員團結
• 爭取會員權益
• 促進維基媒體的發展
• 對外推廣維基媒體的應用
• 結合各個維基語言及姊妹計劃上的維基人

社團的徽號

• 可直接使用維基媒體基金會徽號，在得到其批准後
• 也可選擇自行設計

會員費

• 台灣同類組織參考資料：入會費約HK$50，年費約HK$50
• 其他建議1：入會費HK$30，年費約HK$30
• 其他建議2：入會費HK$40，年費約HK$60
• 有建議指可以為學生提供優惠
• 德國同類組織參考資料：年費約HK$215，學生半價
• 法國同類組織參考資料：年費約HK$315，學生約HK$135

會員人數

• 最好有20人或以上

總結完畢。 - Kevinhksouth 17:43, 12 April 2006 (UTC)

---

意見

• 社團註冊申請表只需要提供社團地址，社團人員（最少三名十八歲以上人士），社團中英名稱和社團宗旨 -- RockLi
• 另外，還可以討論的是executive committee(幹事會/理事會/常委會)的架構及組成方法，是否需要設立council(監委會/代表會/監事會)監察幹事會運作等議題。會章初稿提及到的地方，也可以拿出來討論。 -- Kevinhksouth 14:56, 13 April 2006 (UTC)
  • 應該要有代表會，不然如何監察？--encyclopedist 16:16, 17 April 2006 (UTC)
    • 我只是怕連幹事會也不夠人手而已，否則有當然好過無。 -- Kevinhksouth 03:21, 19 April 2006 (UTC)
• 加入了香港維基分會之後，有什麼會員優惠或者活動。始終幾十塊也是錢。--Mungs 00:21, 19 April 2006 (UTC)
  • 這就要看看幹事會有無設立marketing officer一職為大家謀求優惠了。 -- Kevinhksouth 03:21, 19 April 2006 (UTC)
    • 比較功利地說，如果沒有福利 (著數) ，那麼如何叫人繳交會員呢？Denniswong 06:30, 9 May 2006 (UTC)
• 常委會能否精簡些，哪怕代表會只有一個代表也好，都叫有好過無。--encyclopedist 09:29, 20 April 2006 (UTC)
  • 先成立再討論吧，就像中文維基當初成立也沒有什麼架構，我們先討論好急切的準備工作吧。Stewart~惡龍+Chat here! 07:11, 23 April 2006 (UTC)
  • 也可以。不過最重要還是大家的意願。 -- Kevinhksouth 11:43, 22 April 2006 (UTC)
• 會章和宗旨裏必須說清楚社團和維基百科有甚麼樣的關係，澄清香港維基社團並非在香港代表維基百科的組織，避免出現有人認為維基對他進行誹謗（例如在個人條目）而控告香港維基社團的情況出現。--Chungpui

Requirements for admission

Anyone noticed that the chinese requirements for admission is different from the english one? (Right of abode vs. Related to HK...which one's right?) --Cylauj 15:40, 4 May 2006 (UTC)

The bylaws is only a draft and the requirements for admission can be discussed. --Lorenzarius 17:15, 6 May 2006 (UTC)

Language of conduct?

Hi, I'm a gweiloh in HK and would like to contribute, hence my question: What is your official language of conduct in meetings? THANKS 219.78.51.138 14:37, 6 May 2006 (UTC)

We are still discussing the bylaws, and certainly the language of conduct will be a part of it. Personally I think both Chinese and English should be the official languages as they are the two official languages of Hong Kong. And also one of the points of having a local chapter is to promote collaboration between all Hong Kong wikimedians, having only one language of conduct would defeat that purpose. Therefore do actively join in our discussion and let your concerns be heard. (Perhaps you should first register an account at meta :) --Lorenzarius 17:09, 6 May 2006 (UTC)

登記成為慈善機構

根據香港稅務條例，屬公共性質的慈善機構或信託團體可根據《稅務條例》第88條獲豁免繳稅。 另外慈善機構的捐款人亦可以獲得報稅時申請扣除有關捐款。

稅務局有關資料： [1] [2]

根據現有的慈善機構名單 [3] (PDF) 看來，我們這個組織也可以嘗試申請成為慈善機構，鼓勵捐款以推廣 wikimedia 呢！--Denniswong 08:16, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

原則上贊成，因為可以有捐款免稅的優惠。我只是怕資格問題，所以需要查詢像這個組織能否登記成為慈善機構，以及登記的詳情。 -- Kevinhksouth 15:40, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

如果看看那個慈善機構名單，就知道很多大家想像不到的團體都是慈善機構。我們的宗旨也算是推廣教育吧，看看 wikimedia UK 的註冊名稱吧。登記的詳情也詳細地列了在 Reference [2]，應該不算十分困難。--Denniswong 02:51, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

Of course! What Wikimedia does is exactly what a charity does, and it would be good to have an official status as a charitable organization in Hong Kong. I don't think the criteria for setting up a charity is a big problem, because if we decide to go for the status, we will make appropiate changes in our organization and bylaws. And perhaps that's the direction that we should head for when we are discussing our bylaws. English version of the information from IRD --Lorenzarius 07:14, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

Translation of schedule

Hi, I note that all the sections have translations in English, except for the Schedule section - could someone have a go at that please so I can read it? :) enochlau (talk) 03:00, 21 May 2006 (UTC)

Sure, done. --Lorenzarius 14:08, 24 May 2006 (UTC)

關於會務提問

會員招募方面

請問各位委員，何時才能啟動正式的會員招募程序?正如在“會員招募”一欄中說：「香港維基社團即將進行社團名稱投票。當社團名稱投票完成後，社團將會正式召募會員。」，社團名稱投票也已經結束很久，何時才正式招募會員？

成立大會方面

我建議各位委員應盡快設定成立大會的日期，使大家有一個方向，使各位委員可以有一個目標。成立大會也有很多工作要做，例如訂場地(或者用城大也可)、召集有意加入的會員、告知傳媒、邀請嘉賓等，所以請各位委員下次開會時，定立成立大會的日期。

關於第四次會議的會議記錄

請委員會盡快公布第四次會議的完整會議記錄

以上三點，請籌備委員會的朋友們回答

User:Satricky2005 18:11, 19 November 2006 (UTC)

StaRicky, 請容我謹代表籌委會回答你的疑問

• 會員招募方面，會員招募已被更新為：「香港維基媒體協會的各項籌建程序正在密鑼緊鼓地進行當中。當有關程序將近完成時，協會才會正式開始召募會員。」敬請留意
• 其次，第四及第五次會議的會議記錄已經公佈，歡迎查閱
• 最後，首次會員大會方面，籌委會恐難接受 君之建議。據籌委會第二次會議之議決：「會員大會召開時間需視乎協會籌辦進度而定。」也即是籌委會不會如你所愿，及早定立成立大會的日期。如果 你對該決議有任何進一步意見，可以連絡本人。若蒙不棄，眾籌委非常樂意 你能親臨列席籌委會的下次會議，發表你的高見

--Yours turly, Jérry~雨雨 09:39, 28 November 2006 (UTC)

說明:圖片與其他上載的檔案

Moved to Metapub

Interwiki

Hi, you may be interested to know that an interwiki prefix for your website has been implemented (it's shorter, you don't need plainlinks class, it doesn't have nofollow attribute etc.). --Nemo 11:56, 21 November 2010 (UTC)

Idea: Wikimedia server in Hong Kong

For establishing another Wikimedia server, would Hong Kong be a good location? On META I started a discussion at Meta:Babel#Wikimedia_servers_and_NSA_wiretapping regarding the establishment of other Wikimedia servers partially as a way to reduce potential for government wiretapping WhisperToMe (talk) 02:58, 15 June 2013 (UTC)

Wikimedia LGBT

		Wikimedia LGBT+
		Wikimedia LGBT+ is a proposed thematic organization that seeks to promote the development of content on Wikimedia projects which is of interest to LGBT+ communities. Proposed activities include outreach at LGBT events, Wikimania and other Wikimedia events, an international campaign called Wiki Loves Pride, and work on safe space policies, among other collaborations and interwiki projects. Active Wikimedians are welcome to join this cause! Please consider adding your name as a participant/supporter. Current tasks include translating pages, building a strong framework here at Meta, and achieving user group status (with the eventual goal of becoming a thematic organization). Your feedback is welcome on the discussion page.

--Another Believer (talk) 17:22, 1 November 2013 (UTC)

Request for comments on Wikimedia user group logos

This is an update from the Wikimedia Affiliations Committee. Translations are available.

The Affiliations Committee is requesting comments on proposed best practices for Wikimedia user group logos. The committee will seek community input until Saturday, May 24, 2014. After considering the community's input, the Affiliations Committee will publish on Meta-Wiki guidelines for Wikimedia user group logos.

There is already a standard format used by chapters, and that format is being applied to thematic organizations as well. Chapters and thematic organizations have also worked with Wikimedia Foundation legal in the past on custom logos. Wikimedia user groups may also create custom logos, and the new trademark policy allows for logos to be based off the community or Wikimedia Foundation logos. However, there remains a question of the best practice for standard user group logos.

Please make any comments or ask any questions on Meta-Wiki at Affiliations Committee/RFCs/Wikimedia user group logos.

Thank you - Wikimedia Affiliations Committee

Posted by the MediaWiki message delivery on 23:08, 14 May 2014 (UTC) • Translate • Get help • Subscribe or unsubscribe.

Affiliations Committee call for candidates - September 2014

The Affiliations Committee is looking for new members. The committee's work requires communication with volunteers all over the World, negotiating skills and cultural sensitivity and the ability to understand legal texts. We try to get a healthy mix of different skill sets in our members.

Members are usually selected every twelve months for staggered two-year terms. The applications will be voted on by the current members not seeking re-election, taking into account comments put forward by the committee's members, advisers, WMF staff and board liaisons based on the membership criteria. A final decision will be made by the end of October 2014, with new members expected to join on or around 1 November 2014.

Please read the full call for candidates for more information, membership criteria, and details on how to apply.

Best regards,
Carlos Colina
Chair, Affiliations Committee

Posted by MediaWiki message delivery on behalf of the Affiliations Committee, 07:46, 5 September 2014 (UTC) • Translate • Get help • Subscribe or unsubscribe.

Nominations are being accepted for 2015 Wikimedia Foundation elections

This is a message from the 2015 Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee. Translations are available.

Greetings,

I am pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2015 Wikimedia Foundation Elections. This year the Board and the FDC Staff are looking for a diverse set of candidates from regions and projects that are traditionally under-represented on the board and in the movement as well as candidates with experience in technology, product or finance. To this end they have published letters describing what they think is needed and, recognizing that those who know the community the best are the community themselves, the election committee is accepting nominations for community members you think should run and will reach out to those nominated to provide them with information about the job and the election process.

This year, elections are being held for the following roles:

Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is the decision-making body that is ultimately responsible for the long term sustainability of the Foundation, so we value wide input into its selection. There are three positions being filled. More information about this role can be found at the board elections page.

Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC)
The Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC) makes recommendations about how to allocate Wikimedia movement funds to eligible entities. There are five positions being filled. More information about this role can be found at the FDC elections page.

Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC) Ombud
The FDC Ombud receives complaints and feedback about the FDC process, investigates complaints at the request of the Board of Trustees, and summarizes the investigations and feedback for the Board of Trustees on an annual basis. One position is being filled. More information about this role can be found at the FDC Ombudsperson elections page.

The candidacy submission phase lasts from 00:00 UTC April 20 to 23:59 UTC May 5 for the Board and from 00:00 UTCApril 20 to 23:59 UTC April 30 for the FDC and FDC Ombudsperson. This year, we are accepting both self-nominations and nominations of others. More information on this election and the nomination process can be found on the 2015 Wikimedia elections page on Meta-Wiki.

Please feel free to post a note about the election on your project's village pump. Any questions related to the election can be posted on the talk page on Meta, or sent to the election committee's mailing list, board-elections -at- wikimedia.org

On behalf of the Elections Committee,
-Gregory Varnum (User:Varnent)
Coordinator, 2015 Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee

Posted by the MediaWiki message delivery on behalf of the 2015 Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee, 04:56, 21 April 2015 (UTC) • Translate • Get help

Requests for comments on Wikimedia user groups approval process and agreements

This is an update from the Wikimedia Affiliations Committee. Translations are available.

The Wikimedia Affiliations Committee is requesting comments on the approval process and agreements for Wikimedia user groups.

Wikimedia user groups are groups of Wikimedia users who support and promote the Wikimedia projects in the offline world by organizing meetups and other projects. The Wikimedia Affiliations Committee's responsibilities include approval of new Wikimedia user groups.

The committee will seek community input until Friday, May 1, 2015. The committee will then review the community's input, and publish the new process and agreements on Meta-Wiki. The committee will again seek community input approximately six months after any changes are adopted to gauge effectiveness and if any additional changes are necessary.

Please see the RFC page on Meta-Wiki for more information and to provide feedback.

Thank you - Wikimedia Affiliations Committee

Posted by MediaWiki message delivery on behalf of the Affiliations Committee, 04:26, 24 April 2015 (UTC) • Translate • Get help • Subscribe or unsubscribe.

Wikimedia Foundation Funds Dissemination Committee elections 2015

This is a message from the 2015 Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee. Translations are available.

Voting has begun for eligible voters in the 2015 elections for the Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC) and FDC Ombudsperson. Questions and discussion with the candidates for the Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC) and FDC Ombudsperson will continue during the voting. Nominations for the Board of Trustees will be accepted until 23:59 UTC May 5.

The Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC) makes recommendations about how to allocate Wikimedia movement funds to eligible entities. There are five positions on the committee being filled.

The FDC Ombudsperson receives complaints and feedback about the FDC process, investigates complaints at the request of the Board of Trustees, and summarizes the investigations and feedback for the Board of Trustees on an annual basis. One position is being filled.

The voting phase lasts from 00:00 UTC May 3 to 23:59 UTC May 10. Click here to vote. Questions and discussion with the candidates will continue during that time. Click here to ask the FDC candidates a question. Click here to ask the FDC Ombudsperson candidates a question. More information on the candidates and the elections can be found on the 2015 FDC election page, the 2015 FDC Ombudsperson election page, and the 2015 Board election page on Meta-Wiki.

On behalf of the Elections Committee,
-Gregory Varnum (User:Varnent)
Volunteer Coordinator, 2015 Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee

Posted by the MediaWiki message delivery 03:40, 4 May 2015 (UTC) • Translate • Get help

Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees elections 2015

This is a message from the 2015 Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee. Translations are available.

Voting has begun for eligible voters in the 2015 elections for the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees. Questions and discussion with the candidates for the Board will continue during the voting.

The Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees is the ultimate governing authority of the Wikimedia Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered in the United States. The Wikimedia Foundation manages many diverse projects such as Wikipedia and Commons.

The voting phase lasts from 00:00 UTC May 17 to 23:59 UTC May 31. Click here to vote. More information on the candidates and the elections can be found on the 2015 Board election page on Meta-Wiki.

On behalf of the Elections Committee,
-Gregory Varnum (User:Varnent)
Volunteer Coordinator, 2015 Wikimedia Foundation Elections Committee

Posted by the MediaWiki message delivery 17:20, 17 May 2015 (UTC) • Translate • Get help

Introducing the Wikimedia Affiliates mailing list

This is an update from the Wikimedia Affiliations Committee. Translations are available.

The Wikimedia Affiliations Committee is pleased to introduce the launch of the Wikimedia Affiliates mailing list, which is basically a place for all the affiliates (chapters, thematic organizations, user groups) to discuss issues related to affiliates, make announcements to other affiliates, and collaborate on activities and community-wide events. The idea is to help facilitate the dialogue affiliates across our movement, plus collaborative discussions like community-wide activities, joint edit-a-thons, regional conferences, blog/report posts, or other communications from affiliates.

Each Wikimedia movement affiliate is allocated three spots on the mailing list. All affiliates may contact the Affiliations Committee to request additional spots if needed.

Please find a bit more information on Meta-Wiki and do not hesitate to contact the Affiliations Committee if you have further questions.

Thank you - Wikimedia Affiliations Committee

Posted by MediaWiki message delivery on behalf of the Affiliations Committee, 07:51, 27 October 2015 (UTC) • Translate • Get help • Subscribe or unsubscribe.

Your input requested on the proposed #FreeBassel banner campaign

This is a message regarding the proposed 2015 Free Bassel banner. Translations are available.

Hi everyone,

This is to inform all Wikimedia contributors that a straw poll seeking your involvement has just been started on Meta-Wiki.

As some of your might be aware, a small group of Wikimedia volunteers have proposed a banner campaign informing Wikipedia readers about the urgent situation of our fellow Wikipedian, open source software developer and Creative Commons activist, Bassel Khartabil. An exemplary banner and an explanatory page have now been prepared, and translated into about half a dozen languages by volunteer translators.

We are seeking your involvement to decide if the global Wikimedia community approves starting a banner campaign asking Wikipedia readers to call on the Syrian government to release Bassel from prison. We understand that a campaign like this would be unprecedented in Wikipedia's history, which is why we're seeking the widest possible consensus among the community.

Given Bassel's urgent situation and the resulting tight schedule, we ask everyone to get involved with the poll and the discussion to the widest possible extent, and to promote it among your communities as soon as possible.

(Apologies for writing in English; please kindly translate this message into your own language.)

Thank you for your participation!

Posted by the MediaWiki message delivery 21:46, 25 November 2015 (UTC) • Translate • Get help

2015 Affiliations Committee call for candidates

This is an update from the Wikimedia Affiliations Committee. Translations are available.

The Affiliations Committee – the committee responsible for guiding volunteers in establishing Wikimedia chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups – is looking for new members!

The main role of the Affiliations Committee is to guide groups of volunteers that are interested in forming Wikimedia affiliates. We review applications from new groups, answer questions and provide advice about the different Wikimedia affiliation models and processes, review affiliate bylaws for compliance with requirements and best practices, and advise the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees on issues connected to chapters, thematic organizations and Wikimedia user groups.

The committee consists of twelve members, six of whom are selected every twelve months for staggered two-year terms.

Key skills

Being a part of the Affiliations Committee requires communication with volunteers all over the world, negotiating skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to understand legal texts. We try to get a healthy mix of different skill sets in our members. The key skills and experience that we look for in candidates are:

• Excitement by the challenge of helping to empower groups of volunteers worldwide.
• Willingness to process applications through a set, perhaps bureaucratic process.
• Readiness to participate in political discussions on the role and future of affiliates, models of affiliations, and similar questions.
• Availability of up to 5 hours per week, and the time to participate in a monthly ~2 hour voice/video meeting.
• International orientation.
• Very good communication skills in English.
• Ability to work and communicate with other languages and cultures.
• Strong understanding of the structure and work of affiliates and the WMF.
• Knowledge of different legal systems and experience in community building and organising are a plus.
• Effective communication skills in other languages are a major plus.
• Experience with or in an active affiliate is a major plus.
• Willingness to use one's real name in committee activities (including contacts with current and potential affiliates) when appropriate.

We are looking for people who are not afraid of the workload and are motivated by helping other volunteers to get organized and form communities that further our mission around the world.

Selection process

As a reflection of our commitment to openness, transparency, and bilateral engagement with the Wikimedia community, the 2015 member selection process will include a public review and comment period. All applications received by the committee will be posted on Meta (at Affiliations Committee/Candidates/2015), and the community will be invited to provide comments and feedback about each candidate.

At the end of the public comment period, the applications will be voted on by the members of the committee who are not seeking re-election, taking into account comments put forward by the committee's members, advisors, WMF staff and board liaisons, and the community. A final decision will be made by mid-January 2016, with new members expected to join later that month.

How to apply

If you are interested in joining the committee, please send an application to affcom@lists.wikimedia.org by 31 December 2015. You will get a confirmation that your application was received.

Your application should include the following:

• Your full name
• Your contact information (including e-mail address and username)
• A statement describing your relevant experience, skills, and motivation for joining the committee.

Your statement will be published for community review and feedback, so please do not include any information that you are not comfortable sharing.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me and/or the committee as a whole. We are happy to chat or have a phone call with anyone about our work if this helps them decide to apply. Please distribute this call among your networks, and do apply if you are interested!

Best regards,
Carlos Colina
Chair, Affiliations Committee

Posted by MediaWiki message delivery on behalf of the Affiliations Committee, 16:53, 9 December 2015 (UTC) • Please help translate to your language • Get help • Subscribe or unsubscribe.

Get involved in Wikipedia 15!

This is a message from the Wikimedia Foundation. Translations are available.

As many of you know, January 15 is Wikipedia’s 15th Birthday!

People around the world are getting involved in the celebration and have started adding their events on Meta Page. While we are celebrating Wikipedia's birthday, we hope that all projects and affiliates will be able to utilize this celebration to raise awareness of our community's efforts.

Haven’t started planning? Don’t worry, there’s lots of ways to get involved. Here are some ideas:

• Join/host an event. We already have more than 80, and hope to have many more.
• Talk to local press. In the past 15 years, Wikipedia has accomplished extraordinary things. We’ve made a handy summary of milestones and encourage you to add your own. More resources, including a press release template and resources on working with the media, are also available.
• Design a Wikipedia 15 logo. In place of a single icon for Wikipedia 15, we’re making dozens. Add your own with something fun and representative of your community. Just use the visual guide so they share a common sensibility.
• Share a message on social media. Tell the world what Wikipedia means to you, and add #wikipedia15 to the post. We might re-tweet or share your message!

Everything is linked on the Wikipedia 15 Meta page. You’ll find a set of ten data visualization works that you can show at your events, and a list of all the Wikipedia 15 logos that community members have already designed.

If you have any questions, please contact Zachary McCune or Joe Sutherland.

Thanks and Happy nearly Wikipedia 15!
-The Wikimedia Foundation Communications team

Posted by the MediaWiki message delivery, 20:53, 18 December 2015 (UTC) • Please help translate to your language • Help

Shenzhen usergroup

As a note, we now have a Shenzhen Wikimedians usergroup for Wikimedians who live across the border in Mainland China. WhisperToMe (talk) 14:31, 14 November 2016 (UTC)

Inviting you to participate in the women editing contest "The women you have never met"

Dear Wikimedia Hong Kong,

Hope this message finds you all well :) On behalf of Iberocoop network I want to invite you to be part of the women editing contest we are organizing along with many other chapters and user groups in the movement. You are doing an excellent work on your local context and we will be so pleased to have you on board. In this very early stage, we are asking the organizations to add their interest in the following meta page Hope to see you there soon! Hugs--Anna Torres (WMAR) (talk) 15:04, 16 January 2017 (UTC)

Sunday October 25 Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network meeting

Friendship is a movement value.

The Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network (SWAN) is a developing forum for all Wikimedia movement affiliates to share ideas on the Wikimedia 2030 strategy process. It expands on the model of the All-Affiliates Brand Meeting to help lay some of the groundwork for a future Global Council.

Following up on the September and August SWAN meetings, and June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including the recent proposed changes to the Wikimedia Foundation Bylaws, this month we are meeting on Sunday October 25, and you are all invited to RSVP here.--Pharos (talk) 17:23, 20 October 2020 (UTC)