Hello everyone:
We hope this message finds you well and that you are in good spirits
reading this 🌻
We are the Conference Fund Committee
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Conference_Grants/Committee#committee-members>and
we are a group of experienced Wikimedians, who are dedicated to ensuring an
equitable and transparent process as part of the Conference and Event Fund
program. <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Conference#>
The program aims to support Groups, individuals, and Wikimedia affiliates
that are looking to bring together Wikimedians and visionary allies, for
Local, regional and thematic Community Conferences.
An important aspect of the Wikimedia Foundation’s funding programs is the
role that volunteer committees have in providing both guidance and support
to applicants as well as making decisions about how movement funds should
be distributed. Based on the movement strategy recommendations, we maintain
committees that enable communities in each region and thematic areas to
have a central role in setting priorities and allocating funds for specific
types of initiatives.
Right now we are looking for 3 new Conference Fund Committee members to be
part of the team! If you are interested or know someone who would be
interested in becoming a Conference Fund committee member, please fill out
this google form survey application
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNs4cLv_OrMTYSFyy12hOgdsUFRE-XpxOUhErkfU0BTPISvg/viewform>
by June 3rd 2024.
Please review the guidelines for engagement on the committee orientation
page
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Conference/Committee/Orientation>
before applying.
Important dates:
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Application deadline - June 3rd, 2024
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Acceptance messages - July 1st 2024
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Onboarding for new members - July 1st - July 22nd 2024
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Conference Committee Fund member work begins - September 2024
If you have any questions or concerns before filling out this application,
feel free to email conferencegrants(a)wikimedia.org.
*Kevin Li | User:L235* (he/him)
Administrator <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Administrators>,
English Wikipedia
Member, English Wikipedia ArbCom
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee>
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:L235