Speakers

A few opportunities are coming up for members who may be willing to speak on behalf of the chapter in lunchtime meetings, conferences etc or as interviewees. The chapter will sometimes, but not always, be able to pay for travel and subsistence expenses.

This is a great way of helping the chapter spread the word about the things we do and it also gives you good exposure in public speaking and raises your profile among media circles.

If you are interested in volunteering for this, please could you enter the following details below:

• what experience you have in public speaking, if any
• what experience you have with Wikimedia projects, including any roles such as administrator
• what is your availability (location/times)
• what kind of events you would like to help with
• how you would like to be contacted

if you prefer to keep these details confidential please email them to me at secretarywikimedia.org.uk and they will be placed on the board private wiki at http://board.wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Speakers

Andrew Turvey

I have given various talks, interviews and presentations over the years ranging from:

• a recent interview talking about the use of Wikipedia in schools
• a main channel TV panel discussion
• conference talks to up to 100 people
• short speeches in conference sessions with up to 5,000 people attending
• presentations at work to a room of 10-20 people

My experience with Wikimedia is predominantly as a Wikipedia editor, mainly creating content including roughly 200 articles on my particular topics of interest. I have been the secretary of Wikimedia UK since October 2008.

I am generally available throughout England on weekends and in the East Midlands during weekday evenings. I may be available during work days depending on my other commitments.

I would be interested in helping out with the full range of interviews, presentations, room discussions and conference speeches.

Please contact me by email.