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The chapter's [[Constitution]] consists of the [[Memorandum of Association]] and the [[Articles of Association]]. The first [[Initial Board|Board of Trustees]] were elected in September 2008, and the company was incorporated on 5 November 2008. Our first [[Meetings/2009 AGM|first Annual General Meeting]] was held on April 26th, where a new [[board]] was elected. [[Membership|Membership applications are being processed]].
The chapter's [[Constitution]] consists of the [[Memorandum of Association]] and the [[Articles of Association]]. The first [[Initial Board|Board of Trustees]] were elected in September 2008, and the company was incorporated on 5 November 2008. Our first [[Meetings/2009 AGM|first Annual General Meeting]] was held on April 26th, where a new [[board]] was elected. [[Membership|Membership applications are being processed]].


=== Get involved ===
=== Join us ===
:''See [[Membership]]''
:''See [[Membership]]''


We are inviting applications for membership! Membership is open to all; there are no restrictions in the location or age of members, and members do not need to be editors of any of the Wikimedia Foundation projects.
Do you want to help support the chapter, and help share the world's knowledge with everyone, everywhere? '''[[:File:Wiki_UK_Ltd_membership_application_form.pdf|Please become a member]]!''' Membership is open to all; there are no restrictions in the location or age of members, and members do not need to be editors of any of the Wikimedia Foundation projects.


Members have the right to elect the Board, submit motions and vote at AGMs, thereby playing a central role in determining the activities of the chapter.
Membership costs just £12 per year (£6 for consessions). Members have the right to elect the Board, submit motions and vote at AGMs, thereby playing a central role in determining the activities of the chapter.


The current annual subscription costs £12 (£6 for concessions). Please apply using the form [[Image:Wiki_UK_Ltd_membership_application_form.pdf|here]] and note that applicants under 18 need to have the form countersigned by their parent or guardian.
You can also join the [[mail:WikimediaUK-l|Wikimedia UK email list]] ([[mailarchive:wikimediauk-l|archive]]) and discuss chapter activities in the [[irc:wikimedia-uk|Wikimedia UK]] IRC channel.
 
You can also join the [[mail:WikimediaUK-l|Wikimedia UK email list]] ([[mailarchive:wikimediauk-l|archive]]) and discuss chapter activities in the following IRC channels:
* [[irc:wikimedia-uk|Wikimedia UK]], and
* [[irc:wikimania-oxford|Oxford Wikimania]].


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=== Latest activities ===
=== Latest activities ===
* The latest [[Meetings|board meeting]] was on [[Meetings/2009-05-19/Agenda|19 May 2009]]; minutes are/will be available [[Meetings/2009-05-19|here]].<br />The next meeting is on the [[Meetings/2009-05-26/Agenda|26 May 2009]].
* The latest [[Meetings|board meeting]] was on [[Meetings/2009-05-19/Agenda|19 May 2009]]; minutes are available [[Meetings/2009-05-19|here]].<br />The next meeting is on the [[Meetings/2009-05-26/Agenda|26 May 2009]].
* The latest [[Newsletter]] is from [[Newsletter/April2009|April 2009]]. You can subscribe [[Newsletter/Subscribers|here]]!
* The latest [[Newsletter]] is from [[Newsletter/April2009|April 2009]]. You can subscribe [[Newsletter/Subscribers|here]]!
* Our first AGM was on [[Meetings/2009 AGM|26 April 2009]]; minutes are available [[Meetings/2009 AGM/Minutes|here]].
* Our first AGM was on [[Meetings/2009 AGM|26 April 2009]]; minutes are available [[Meetings/2009 AGM/Minutes|here]].
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Loves_Art/V%26A_rules Wikipedia Loves Art] - generated over 11,000 free-content photographs in February 2009, which are currently being processed.
* We responded to a [[Copyright consultation|Copyright law consultation]] paper from the UK Intellectual Property Office in February 2009, and are expecting a follow up discussion paper in the autumn.


=== Projects ===
=== Get involved ===
We are currently working on three projects:
What would you like to see the Chapter do and support? Do you have an idea for an initiative that you'd like to see happen? Are you able to volunteer your time to help with an initiative? '''[[Initiatives/Proposals|Please let us know]]''', or '''[[Initiatives/Ideas|share your ideas with us]]'''!
* [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimania_2010/Bids/Oxford Oxford's bid to host Wikimania 2010]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Loves_Art/V%26A_rules Wikipedia Loves Art] - this project generated over 11,000 free-content photographs in February 2009, which are currently being processed
* [[Copyright consultation|Copyright law consultation]] -  we responded to an issues paper from the UK Intellectual Property Office in February 2009, and are expecting a follow up discussion paper in the autumn.
 
We are currently seeking [[Projects/Proposals|proposals]] for new projects in the forthcoming year. Suggestions so far have included:
 
* London Loves Wikipedia - a follow up to Wikipedia Loves Art to be held in February 2010
* Wikipedia For Schools
* Cultural partnerships, encouraging donations of content, along the lines of Wikimedia Germany's successful projects


Over twenty project ideas are also listed [[Projects/Ideas|here]].
Would you like to help but don't have the time? Please consider '''[[Donate|donating]]''' and supporting our work financially.
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Revision as of 20:18, 24 May 2009

Comment The next Board Meeting will happen in the irc:wikimedia-uk-board IRC channel on
Tuesday 26th May 2009 at 20:30-22:30 BST. (an agenda is available here)
All are welcome to attend, but only board members will be voiced. General discussion will be in irc:wikimedia-uk.

About Wikimedia UK

Wikimedia UK is the local Wikimedia chapter covering the United Kingdom. The chapter is incorporated under the name "Wiki UK Limited" and uses Wikimedia UK as its operating name. It was approved as a chapter by the Wikimedia Foundation on 12 January 2009.

The chapter's Constitution consists of the Memorandum of Association and the Articles of Association. The first Board of Trustees were elected in September 2008, and the company was incorporated on 5 November 2008. Our first first Annual General Meeting was held on April 26th, where a new board was elected. Membership applications are being processed.

Join us

See Membership

Do you want to help support the chapter, and help share the world's knowledge with everyone, everywhere? Please become a member! Membership is open to all; there are no restrictions in the location or age of members, and members do not need to be editors of any of the Wikimedia Foundation projects.

Membership costs just £12 per year (£6 for consessions). Members have the right to elect the Board, submit motions and vote at AGMs, thereby playing a central role in determining the activities of the chapter.

You can also join the Wikimedia UK email list (archive) and discuss chapter activities in the Wikimedia UK IRC channel.

Latest activities

Get involved

What would you like to see the Chapter do and support? Do you have an idea for an initiative that you'd like to see happen? Are you able to volunteer your time to help with an initiative? Please let us know, or share your ideas with us!

Would you like to help but don't have the time? Please consider donating and supporting our work financially.


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