Wikipedia:Geonotice/Old requests/2012

Meetup/Melbourne 26
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * State of Victoria, Australia.


 * Join us at the Melbourne meetup, to celebrate Wikipedia Day and meet the new Wikimedia Australia committee members, on Sunday, 6 January 2013 at 10am.

Date range required:

Misc info:
 * ASAP. To finish 6 January, 00:00UTC.
 * Reason for requesting: Promote the Melbourne Meetup and celebrate Wikipedia Day.
 * User requesting: Cuddy Wifter Cuddy Wifter (talk) 04:09, 28 December 2012 (UTC)

Discussion
 * ✅. Let me know if there are any problems. MikeLynch (talk) 08:52, 28 December 2012 (UTC)

Meetup/Boston area Media & Tech 2013
Locations required:
 * Boston, Mass. and neighboring cities (Winthrop, Revere, Chelsea, Everett, Somerville, Cambridge, Watertown, Newton, Brookline, Needham, Dedham, Canton, Milton, Quincy)
 * [42.19,-71.23], [42.44, -70.99] (location pasted from an earlier request; ideally this should center on Somerville or Cambridge, but that's not critical)

Possible messages: Date range required: Misc info: Discussion
 * New to Wikipedia, or looking to meet fellow Wikipedians? Echo Ditto, Zombie I Scream, and Wiki Strategies will host a Boston area Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon on Saturday, January 5th. Please sign up and join us!
 * ASAP until January 5
 * Reason for requesting: Recruiting Wikipedians for free, Wikipedia-focused event
 * User requesting: Pete (talk) 17:04, 27 December 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ Andrew Gray (talk) 17:11, 27 December 2012 (UTC)
 * It might be nice to shorten these, if possible. This one is 205 characters, though could be much shorter.
 * How about "New to Wikipedia, or looking to meet fellow Wikipedians? Please sign up and join us for a Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon in Boston on Sat, Jan 5th!"
 * I'd think people get annoyed if notices are too big, too often, too much, etc. They may find ways to hide them with css, etc., or they simply tune them out. Keeping these shorter is helpful I think. --Aude (talk) 03:20, 28 December 2012 (UTC)
 * Good point, Aude. I have no objection to that change. -Pete (talk) 14:10, 28 December 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅. MikeLynch (talk) 14:54, 28 December 2012 (UTC)
 * Thanks. A bunch of the other ones are a bit long too, but just something to keep in mind in the future. --Aude (talk) 17:22, 28 December 2012 (UTC)

Meetup/Bay Area WikiWomen's Edit-a-Thon 4
Locations required: Possible messages: Date range required: Misc info: Discussion
 * San Francisco Bay Area (especially Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco)
 * New to Wikipedia, or looking to meet fellow Wikipedians? The California League of Women Voters, Tech Liminal, and Wiki Strategies will host a Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon in Oakland on Saturday, January 19 January 26 <- Please update -- sorry!
 * ASAP until January 19 January 26 <- Please update -- sorry!
 * Reason for requesting: Recruiting Wikipedians for free, Wikipedia-focused event
 * User requesting: Pete (talk) 16:19, 27 December 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ Andrew Gray (talk) 16:27, 27 December 2012 (UTC)
 * Whoops! Sorry, I put the wrong date the first time around. Possible to update both the announcement and the expiry date to January 26? Thanks! -Pete (talk) 20:57, 27 December 2012 (UTC)
 * Fixed. Andrew Gray (talk) 22:53, 27 December 2012 (UTC)

Meetup/Missoula/Wiki Loves Libraries 2013
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * Missoula, Montana
 * Western Montana

Date range required:
 * Come edit Wikipedia at the Missoula Public Library Downtown Branch. Whether you are an experienced editor or a new user, you are welcome at the Missoula Wikipedia Workshop. We will meet on January 4 from 3:30–5:30PM.
 * On Friday January 4th, new and experienced Wikipedia editors will gather in Missoula to share techniques and learn from each other. It's the Missoula Wikipedia Workshop, held on January 4 from 3:30–5:30PM at the Missoula Public Library Downtown Branch.

Misc info: Discussion
 * December 27–January 4
 * Reason for requesting: To inform folks about the Missoula Wikipedia workshop!
 * User requesting: Djembayz (talk) 00:16, 27 December 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅. I've used [46, -113.5], [47.5, -114.5] as the range, at a wild guess - please refine if needed. Andrew Gray (talk) 11:25, 27 December 2012 (UTC)
 * Thanks, Andrew! The start time has changed from 2:30PM to 3:30PM, so I edited the sample messages above. Don't really know what would be the best size for the notice, but since your coordinates are located in roughly the right place, lets go with what you have and see what happens. Djembayz (talk) 02:46, 31 December 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅. I've updated the time and also tweaked the coordinates to include a larger area. MikeLynch (talk) 06:06, 31 December 2012 (UTC)

Meetup/Baltimore 2
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * Maryland
 * Washington, D.C.

Date range required:
 * Come edit Wikipedia at the Baltimore Free School. Whether you are an experienced editor or a new user, you are welcome at the Baltimore Wikipedia Workshop. We will meet on January 12 and January 26 from 2–5PM.
 * On two Saturdays in January, new and experienced Wikipedia editors will gather in Baltimore to share techniques and learn from each other. It's the Baltimore Wikipedia Workshop, held on January 12 and January 26 from 2–5PM at the Baltimore Free School.

Misc info: Discussion
 * December 30–January 26
 * Reason for requesting: To inform folks about the Baltimore Wikipedia workshop!
 * User requesting: groupuscule (talk) 06:01, 24 December 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅. Let me know if there's a problem with it or you don't see it. MikeLynch (talk) 08:57, 24 December 2012 (UTC)

Meetup/Topeka/Wikipedia_Day
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 * Kansas bbox = -102.05,36.98,-94.60,40


 * Celbrate Wikipedia's Birthday at Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library on Jan 15 starting at 6:30 pm. Experienced Editors and Beginners Welcome.

Date range required:


 * Dec 15 - Jan 15

Misc info: Discussion
 * Reason for requesting: To get the community in Topeka started.
 * User requesting: James Michael DuPont (talk) 23:07, 14 December 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ Andrew Gray (talk) 17:36, 17 December 2012 (UTC)

Wikipedia_talk:Meetup/Minnesota
Locations required: St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota (plus the metro area) Possible messages: Join the Minnesota Historical Society for a Wikipedia Day meetup on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013. Free parking, lunch, and behind-the-scenes tours! Exact time TBA.

Date range required: December 19, 2013-January 12, 2013 Misc info:
 * Reason for requesting: Meetup
 * User requesting: Mhsrc (talk) 19:21, 14 December 2012 (UTC)

Discussion
 * ✅ Andrew Gray (talk) 17:40, 17 December 2012 (UTC)

Meetup/Boulder/December 2012
Locations required: Possible messages: Date range required: Misc info: Squirrels, man. Discussion
 * Need at least Boulder County, though the central blob region of Colorado would probably be good since we have folks all around who might potentially be able and want to make it.
 * Coloradans: come to Boulder on December 22 to meet other Wikipedians! Whether you've been editing since 2001 or last week, we'd like to meet you! Squirrel sightings not guaranteed.
 * Boulder people and general Coloradans are invited to a meetup at Harpo's on the 22nd. Come hang out with awesome Wikipedians and other lovely people. Also squirrels.
 * Squirrels.
 * Nowish to the 22nd (Our good reason is that we're still not that on top of things. Improving, though. Slowly.)
 * Reason for requesting: ...because?
 * User requesting: -— Isarra ༆ 23:17, 11 December 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ - almost missed this! Andrew Gray (talk) 12:31, 13 December 2012 (UTC)
 * Whoops, sorry about that. And thanks. -— Isarra ༆ 20:21, 15 December 2012 (UTC)

Meetup/Bay Area WikiWomen's Edit-a-Thon 3
Locations required: Possible messages: Date range required: Misc info: Discussion
 * San Francisco Bay Area (especially Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco)
 * New to Wikipedia, or looking to meet fellow Wikipedians? Join the California League of Women Voters for a Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon in Oakland on Saturday, December 15!
 * ASAP until December 15
 * Reason for requesting: Recruiting Wikipedians for free, Wikipedia-focused event
 * User requesting: Pete (talk) 19:36, 30 November 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ - I've used the coordinates of [38.2,-123.0], [37.2,-121.4] from the last SF event. Please expand if needed. Andrew Gray (talk) 10:39, 4 December 2012 (UTC)

Meetup/SeattleWLL/2012
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * Seattle metropolitan area
 * King County, Washington

Date range required:
 * Seattle Wikipedians are invited to a Wikipedia Meetup with special access at the Seattle Public Library on Dec. 8th 10am-3pm.

Misc info: Discussion
 * Nov 26 - Dec 8, 2012
 * Reason for requesting: Hosting an editathon there.
 * User requesting: Maximilianklein (talk) 22:26, 13 November 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅. I've used [47.8,-122.8], [47.2,-121.8] and moved the start date to 22nd, to give two clear weekends warning of it to help people make plans. Andrew Gray (talk) 23:25, 13 November 2012 (UTC)

Wikipedia Goes to the Movies in New York City
Locations required:

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 * New York City [40, -71] [45, -80]

Date range required:
 * Join Wikipedia Goes to the Movies at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts on Saturday Dec 1, noon-5!
 * Join Wikipedia Goes to the Movies at the NYPL for the Performing Arts on Saturday Dec 1, noon-5!

Misc info: Discussion
 * now or as soon as possible, ending on December 2
 * Reason for requesting: community editing event organized by Wikimedia NYC
 * User requesting:  Blue Rasberry    (talk)   14:43, 26 November 2012 (UTC)

Meetup/Melbourne 25
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * State of Victoria, Australia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/Melbourne_25
 * Join us for the 25th Melbourne meetup, on Sunday, 25 November at 2:30pm at Errol's in North Melbourne

Date range required:

Misc info:
 * ASAP. To finish 25th November, 00:00UTC.
 * Reason for requesting: Promote the WMAU Melbourne Meetup.
 * User requesting: Cuddy Wifter
 * Code to add (for non-tech savvy admins)

Discussion

Wiki Loves WeHo in West Hollywood, CA
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * Los Angeles County, California
 * Greater Los Angeles Area

Date range required:
 * Come one, come all to Wiki Loves WeHo! We'll be editing West Hollywood and beyond. Join us on Nov. 17th 1-5pm.
 * Editors of all stripes are encouraged to attend Wiki Loves WeHo on Nov. 17th 1-5pm. Show your support and help us train new editors!

Misc info: Discussion
 * Till November 17th
 * Reason for requesting:
 * User requesting: --Olegkagan (talk) 19:30, 8 November 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ - sorry, missed this one while I was away. I've made a rough guess at the coordinate area as +- a degree around the centre of LA. Andrew Gray (talk) 13:02, 13 November 2012 (UTC)
 * Thanks! --Olegkagan (talk) 04:02, 14 November 2012 (UTC)

Wikipedia Loves Libraries in Cambridge, MA
Locations required: Possible messages:
 * New England region, approximately 100 mile radius of Boston (the coordinates [(43.6, -72.98), (41.28, -70.1)] give an area from about Rutland, VT through Nantucket, MA)
 * Especially target Boston, MA and Cambridge, MA and their surrounding areas

Date range required:
 * Join Wikipedians, librarians, and archivists for presentations and an edit-a-thon at the Cambridge Wikipedia Loves Libraries event on November 17th!

Misc info: Discussion
 * Now through November 17th
 * Reason for requesting: Event needs people to show for it to be successful.
 * User requesting:  S ven M anguard   Wha?  05:33, 3 November 2012 (UTC)
 * This will bring us up to three different Boston-centred events, two WLL themed. Would it be better to combine the Boston and Cambridge ones, do you think (at least until 11/11, when Boston happens)? Andrew Gray (talk) 10:14, 3 November 2012 (UTC)
 * Works for me! – GorillaWarfare (talk) 14:00, 3 November 2012 (UTC)
 * Erm... I'm not so sure. I want to make sure people see both. Will it work combined?  S ven M anguard   Wha?  16:00, 3 November 2012 (UTC)
 * We'd have something like "Join Wikipedians from your area at the Boston Wikipedia Loves Libraries event on November 10 or the Cambridge Wikipedia Loves Libraries event on November 17th!". Both seperately bolded; on 11/11 we'd then switch the message back to just being about Cambridge. The advantage is that it throws one less notice at people. (Incidentally, it might be worth linking the two events from each other's pages...) Andrew Gray (talk) 18:25, 3 November 2012 (UTC)
 * Okay, I guess.  S ven M anguard   Wha?  21:45, 3 November 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ The joint message is set to run until the Cambridge event is done, but it should be easy enough to change the text once the first one's past. Andrew Gray (talk) 12:41, 4 November 2012 (UTC)

Wikipedia Loves Libraries, Boston, MA
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * Boston, MA and neighboring cities (Winthrop, Revere, Chelsea, Everett, Somerville, Cambridge, Watertown, Newton, Brookline, Needham, Dedham, Canton, Milton, Quincy)
 * [42.19,-71.23], [42.44, -70.99]

Date range required:
 * Join Wikipedians from your area at the Boston Wikipedia Loves Libraries event on November 10!
 * You are invited to the Boston Wikipedia Loves Libraries event on November 10!

Misc info: Discussion ✅ Andrew Gray (talk) 22:52, 2 November 2012 (UTC)
 * Until November 10
 * Reason for requesting: Publicizing WLL event.
 * User requesting: – GorillaWarfare (talk) 23:29, 1 November 2012 (UTC)

WP:GLAM/Freopedia
Locations required:

Possible messages: Come along to the Fremantle library 5PM-8PM each Tuesday in November to meet the Wikipedians and Fremantle Society members working on Freopedia.
 * South-west Western Australia (We used -13.8,110], [-36,129 at Geonotice/Old_requests/2011)

Date range required:

Misc info: Discussion ✅ Andrew Gray (talk) 18:21, 3 November 2012 (UTC)
 * asap - 28 November
 * Reason for requesting: Outreach.
 * User requesting: John Vandenberg (chat) 14:03, 1 November 2012 (UTC)

Meetup/WikiData Presentation at Berkman_Center
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * New England region, approximately 100 mile radius of Boston (the coordinates [(43.6, -72.98), (41.28, -70.1)] give an area from about Rutland, VT through Nantucket, MA)

Date range required:
 * Learn about Wikidata, the newest Wikimedia project, at the Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard. Join us for a presentation from Wikidata's project director on Tuesday, November 13th at 4:15pm.

Misc info: Discussion ✅
 * Through November 13
 * Reason for requesting: outreach for event
 * User requesting: GabrielF (talk) 21:53, 1 November 2012 (UTC)

Wikipedia Loves Libraries, Boulder Colorado
Locations required:


 * Boulder, CO
 * Denver, CO
 * Fort Collins, CO
 * Colorado Springs, CO
 * [40.89, -105.31], [38.55, -104.37]

Possible messages:


 * Meet local Wikipedians in Boulder at Wikipedia Loves Libraries 2012!
 * Want to meet other Colorado Wikipedians? Join us at Wikipedia Loves Libraries 2012 in Boulder, Colorado!

Date range required:


 * As soon as possible until November 1, 2012 (Thursday)

Misc info: Discussion
 * Reason for requesting: Local Wikipedia event; there's a lot of local Wikipedians who aren't yet plugged in via e-mail lists or other means.
 * User requesting: Gaurav (talk) 15:01, 26 October 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ Andrew Gray (talk) 22:39, 27 October 2012 (UTC)
 * Could you please widen the scope? Many folks who live in the area won't necessarily geolocate to within that region, and such. I'm not seeing it, anyway. -— Isarra ༆ 03:23, 29 October 2012 (UTC)
 * Yeah, I think I might have messed up the western longitude limit. Any chance of changing it from -105.31 to -105.81? Sorry about that! -- Gaurav (talk) 20:30, 29 October 2012 (UTC)
 * I've pushed it out to -106. Andrew Gray (talk) 14:18, 30 October 2012 (UTC)

Seattle Wikipedians
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * Seattle
 * [47.7,-122.5], [47.2,-121.8]

Date range required:
 * Join the monthly Wikipedia meetup at Café Allegro in University District, Seattle at 7pm on Tuesday 6 November 2012! Say hello here!

Misc info: Discussion
 * 28 October 2012-7 November 2012
 * Reason for requesting: regular monthly meeting which has been happening for over a year
 * User requesting:  Blue Rasberry    (talk)   12:27, 20 October 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ Andrew Gray (talk) 22:40, 27 October 2012 (UTC)

WP:Meetup/Singapore 7
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * Singapore.

Date range required:
 * You are invited to Singapore meetup on October 31 at Hackerspace.


 * As soon as someone can do this to October 31

Misc info:
 * Reason for requesting: We need more Wikipedians to show up this time.

Discussion
 * User requesting: John Vandenberg (chat) 01:13, 20 October 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ - apologies for the delay, I've not had a chance to clear the requests this week! Please feel free to chase me in future if you'd like to get one up at short notice. I've made a bit of a guess at [0.5, 102.5], [2, 104.5] as the bounding area. Andrew Gray (talk) 22:43, 27 October 2012 (UTC)

WP:Meetup/Minnesota
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * Twin Cities. The event is mostly of interest in Minneapolis, but I'd suggest putting it up beyond the metro area (in most of Minnesota) and just into west Wisconsin to get all people interested and able to come.

Date range required:
 * You are invited to Wikipedia Loves Libraries on November 3 at Minneapolis Central Library. See the meetup talk page for details.

Misc info: Discussion
 * As soon as someone can do this to November 3
 * Reason for requesting: We need more Wikipedians to show up this time, we'll be having more non-Wikipedians. Should this say "and to sign up" at the end? It's not required to sign up.
 * User requesting: &mdash;innotata 15:12, 4 October 2012 (UTC)
 * Following up to check coordinate details. Andrew Gray (talk) 13:25, 10 October 2012 (UTC)
 * If you want a rectangle, [45.81, -95.85], [43.81, -91.23]. These are two towns and not the best area, but I can't provide anything better in how much time I have. &mdash;innotata 18:12, 12 October 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ Andrew Gray (talk) 14:32, 14 October 2012 (UTC)

Meetup/Portland/Wiki Loves Libraries/2012
Locations required: Possible messages: Date range required: Misc info: I have not requested a geonotice before, so I hope I am doing this correctly. I am open to suggestions or message improvements. Discussion
 * Portland, Oregon metropolitan area, including Vancouver, Washington (perhaps 60 mile radius? not sure what is standard)
 * Are you interested in improving articles, or meeting other Wikipedians from the Portland area? If so, you are invited to attend an edit-athon hosted by Multnomah County Library on Saturday, October 27th from 2-4pm at the Central Library in downtown Portland. Click here for more information and sign up today!
 * In conjunction with Wiki Loves Libraries, an initiative for improved Wikimedia engagement with libraries and archives, the Multnomah County Library will be hosting an edit-athon on Saturday, October 27th from 2-4pm at the Central Library in downtown Portland, Oregon. Click here for more information and sign up today!
 * ASAP until October 27, 2012 (the day of the event).
 * Reason for requesting: To encourage participation for a local Wikipedia Loves Libraries edit-athon in downtown Portland, Oregon.
 * User requesting: -- Another Believer ( Talk ) 15:38, 4 October 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ I've gone with [43.75,-121], [42,-117], which looks like it covers the contiguous area. Please feel free to request a correction! Andrew Gray (talk) 14:52, 9 October 2012 (UTC)
 * Thank you. -- Another Believer ( Talk ) 15:29, 14 October 2012 (UTC)

Hitting the Books, Wikipedia Loves GWU (George Washington University, Washington D.C.)
Locations required: Possible messages: Date range required: Misc. info: Discussion
 * DC area, North to the middle of Pennsylvania (all Pennsylvania optional), South to the bottom of North Carolina.
 * Gain access to unique collections in US labor history in the Teamsters' Library and foreign affairs and policy in the Global Resources Center! Join us for a new editor training and an editathon with professors and students on October 20 & 27. All welcome for one day or both!
 * Now until October 27
 * Reason for requesting: Hoping to increase the participation of the Wikipedia community in this series of editathons to help strengthen ties between the community and academia in the DC area.
 * User requesting: Lisa N Marrs (talk) 21:37, 27 September 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ I've gone with the same limits as the old Smithsonian event for the moment, as I'm not quite sure where the boundaries should be - is the bottom of NC the NC/SC border or the NC/VA border?
 * This will work: Washington DC area: lat:39.303416, long:-76.470337; opposite point: lat:38.740088, long:-77.486572, thanks!

Meetup/University of Maryland Edit-A-Thon
Location: 39.50949°N, -76.78427°W Possible messages: Date range required: Miscellaneous info:
 * To include entire Baltimore-Washington DC metropolitan area, especially area between Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD.
 * You are invited to the Wikipedia Loves Humanities Edit-a-thon on Tuesday, October 16th from 3:30-6:00 PM on the second floor of McKeldin Library (University of Maryland, College Park). The goal of the event is to encourage faculty and students to edit Wikipedia articles in order to improve article content and coverage of humanities topics.
 * From now through October 16, 2012.
 * Reason for requesting: Wikipedia’s dedication to objectively provide information through a nonprofit platform is a topic of our research, and by organizing this event we hope to facilitate an environment where everyone can see that contributing is easy and worthwhile.
 * User requesting: Per request in #wikipedia-en-help by new user. Shearonink (talk) 21:03, 9 October 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ I've trimmed the notice a bit and gone with [40,-76], [38.5,-77.5] as the coordinate range. Andrew Gray (talk) 11:50, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

Meetup/UMass Amherst/1
Locations required: 42.38984°N, -72.52824°W Possible messages: Date range required: Misc info: Discussion
 * A 100-mile radius, including southern Vermont and New Hampshire, extreme eastern central New York (along the border, essentially), Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts (except for Southeast Massachusetts)
 * In conjunction with Wiki Loves Libraries, the librarians at the University of Massachusetts Amherst will be hosting an event in the W.E.B. DuBois Library on Thursday, October 25th from 9am-5pm. The initiative is part of the school's open access week, and lunch will be provided.
 * Now until October 25th
 * Reason for requesting: We're trying to get Wikimedians in the area engaged, as well as spread the word about the resources at one of the largest libraries in the region.
 * User requesting: Kevin Rutherford (talk) 00:38, 7 October 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ It apparently has to be a square, so I've gone for (roughly) MA+CT+RI. [41,-71.5], [42.5,-67] - does this look right? I've also cut the number of links in the notice to avoid confusion as to which one is the actual event page! Andrew Gray (talk) 14:40, 9 October 2012 (UTC)
 * Ah, I didn't mean for it to go so far into Maine, and I guess it could go more into New York next time. If you want to go ahead and fix it, go right ahead, but it isn't necessary at this point. Kevin Rutherford (talk) 15:43, 18 October 2012 (UTC)
 * Also, if you could do it again, I guess it wouldn't hurt to get Southeastern Massachusetts, as I was never aware that you could do a six hour radius and still get people. Kevin Rutherford (talk) 16:00, 18 October 2012 (UTC)
 * The large square is the New England one, the small one Amherst - I've no idea why it was generating that area, which doesn't look anything like I thought it was! I've fixed it to now definitely cover the right area. Andrew Gray (talk) 16:20, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

Ada Lovelace, STEM Women, Edit-a-Thon at Harvard
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * New England

Date range required:
 * To celebrate Ada Lovelace Day, Wikipedians from New England are invited to take part in a women in science edit-a-thon at Harvard on October 16 - join us!

Misc info: Discussion
 * Now until October 15
 * Reason for requesting: Doing this for a new editor who is hosting the event. It was a last minute event, so the sooner we can approve it, the better! Thanks!
 * User requesting: SarahStierch (talk) 21:30, 4 October 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ Added! Dominic·t 13:34, 9 October 2012 (UTC)

Dunhuang Project workshops (British Library, London)
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * London area/southern England essential
 * All of UK would be nice!
 * Last BL notice went to [60,-9], [50, 2], which I think is all UK

Date range required:
 * You are invited to an editathon at the British Library, focusing on Central Asian archaeology, running from 23rd to 26th October. All welcome, for one day or for several!

Misc info: Discussion Seems reasonable enough for me, ✅ The  helpful  one  22:53, 4 October 2012 (UTC)
 * Now until 26th October
 * Reason for requesting: Hoping to get wide uptake for a four-day event; part of the BL WiR program. (I will be away for the next couple of days - please feel free to adjust the wording if there are problems, or drop me an email.)
 * User requesting: Andrew Gray (talk) 11:38, 27 September 2012 (UTC)
 * Thanks! Andrew Gray (talk) 10:21, 5 October 2012 (UTC)

Backstage at the Smithsonian Libraries
Location:
 * Washington DC area: lat:39.303416, long:-76.470337; opposite point: lat:38.740088, long:-77.486572

Message: Come take a look at the behind the scenes at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum in Washington, D.C.! In addition to checking out exhibits not shown to the general public there will also be new Wikipedia editor training and an editathon that focuses on what you want to edit! Join us on October 12 and visit the meetup page for more information.

Date Range Required:
 * From 2012-9-8 to 2012-10-12

Miscellaneous information:
 * Why requesting: To encourage real life participation in this GLAM event from local Wikipedians and generate more interest in the GLAM project.
 * User Requesting: Lisa N Marrs (talk)
 * Done, text edited to "Come take a look at the behind the scenes on October 12 at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum in Washington D.C.! Click here for more details." Deryck C. 11:18, 12 September 2012 (UTC)
 * Thank you, Der! Lisa N Marrs (talk) 21:25, 27 September 2012 (UTC)

Classic 100 Edit-a-thon
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * Sydney, Australia.

Date range required:
 * Join us on Saturday afternoon at the State Library of NSW for an edit-a-thon all about French classical music to coincide with the Classic 100 Music of France (ABC) countdown being broadcast live. Sign up here!

Misc info: Discussion
 * ASAP until Saturday 13 August. (sorry for late notice - only just thought of this!)
 * Reason for requesting: This is an edit-a-thon in association with a national radio countdown, hosted at the State Library. Currently limited awareness and signups.
 * User requesting: Wittylama 04:36, 9 October 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ Signup link added (and I'm guessing you mean 13 Oct). I've run it until 12 on the 14th just to be safe. Andrew Gray (talk) 15:01, 9 October 2012 (UTC)
 * Thank you very much for the quick response! Just checking - I'm not able to see it on my watchlist, and I'm in Sydney. Is that a fault of my ISP giving me a weird IP address or can someone confirm that it's working? Wittylama 04:05, 10 October 2012 (UTC)
 * Not sure. There was a glitch on the page (apostrophes being misinterpreted) which I've fixed, but while that was breaking the UK notices it shouldn't affect the Sydney one - it was listed first. Does purging the cache, etc, help? Andrew Gray (talk) 10:26, 10 October 2012 (UTC)
 * Must've been one of those. I checked on my phone and it's working perfectly, ta. Wittylama 11:38, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

UK - training workshops
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * UK

Date range required:
 * Wikimedia UK is funding a two-day course for contributors interested in training others to use Wikimedia projects, in London on 27-28 October. Details and a signup sheet here.

Misc info: Discussion
 * Up to 26 October
 * Reason for requesting: By request from organiser at WMUK.
 * User requesting: Andrew Gray (talk) 14:43, 14 October 2012 (UTC)

Ada Lovelace Edit-a-thon, Cambridge, MA, October 16
Locations required:
 * Cambridge, Massachusetts.  A possible rectangle: [(42.4, -71.2), (42.3, -71.0)]

Possible messages:
 * You are invited to an Ada Lovelace Edit-a-thon at Harvard Law School, on October 16, 3-8:30 pm.   See the event page for details.

Thanks, – SJ + 16:12, 16 October 2012 (UTC)

Date range required:


 * October 16

Reason for requesting:
 * Thought this happened last week, but it was overlooked; would be nice to have today if possible, but understood that this is short notice! We're hoping for more non-students who live by campus, and students right on campus.  The geo-range can be quite narrow.
 * User requesting: – SJ +
 * Many apologies - only noticed this just now! Andrew Gray (talk) 11:29, 17 October 2012 (UTC)

WP:Cambridge University Wikipedia Society
To promote Cambridge University Wikipedia Society's presence at the university fresher's fair. Publicity material for Wikipedia, other Wikimedia projects, Wikimedia UK and Creative Commons UK are displayed at the actual event. I put the notice up myself already. Deryck C. 22:04, 1 October 2012 (UTC)

Wikipedia Takes Boulder
Locations required: Possible messages: Date range required: Misc info: Discussion
 * Boulder County, CO, or maybe just the bunk of central Colorado, I really dunno.
 * Join us in Boulder this Saturday the 15th for a glorious photo hunt with monuments, booze, and squirrels! The squirrels command it.
 * Now through 15 September; would have gotten this request up sooner, but I only found out what these geonotices were ten minutes ago.
 * Reason for requesting: Because?
 * User requesting: -— Isarra ༆ 19:28, 10 September 2012 (UTC)
 * Done. Thanks for the edit summary. Also thanks Colorado for being defined as a square on the lon-lat projection. Deryck C. 13:52, 11 September 2012 (UTC)
 * Thanks, mon. The squirrels may yet spare you. -— Isarra ༆ 04:07, 12 September 2012 (UTC)

Wikipedia Takes St. Louis
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * Greater St. Louis

Sign up for the first-ever Wikipedia Takes St. Louis photo-hunt in downtown St. Louis on Sept. 15

Date range required:
 * Now - Sept. 15


 * User requesting: User:Marcus Qwertyus
 * Done, please check that it works. I gave it all of Missouri and half of Illinois because geolocation isn't particularly accurate. Deryck C. 11:35, 3 September 2012 (UTC)
 * It works. Thanks. Marcus Qwertyus (talk) 13:50, 3 September 2012 (UTC)

Wikipedia_Takes_America/San_Antonio
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * San Antonio, Texas

Date range required:
 * "Join us in San Antonio, Texas for Wikipedia Takes America on Saturday, September 15th at noon in the Rolling Oaks Shopping Mall"

Misc info: Discussion
 * 8/20/12 - 9/15/12
 * Reason for requesting: Spread awareness of the San Antonio meetup
 * User requesting: v/r - TP 21:20, 20 August 2012 (UTC)
 * I've got ahead and added the request since this page seems dormant.--v/r - TP 13:25, 24 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Yea, that's fine. If you're an admin and the message isn't controversial, just leave a message here and go ahead to post your notice. Deryck C. 11:31, 3 September 2012 (UTC)

Meetup/Melbourne 24
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * State of Victoria, Australia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/Melbourne_24
 * Join us for the 24th Melbourne meetup, on Sunday, 26 August at 11am. Food, drink and Wi-Fi provided

Date range required:

Misc info:
 * ASAP. To finish 26th August, 00:00UTC.
 * Reason for requesting: Promote the WMAU Melbourne Meetup.
 * User requesting: Cuddy Wifter Victorbyron
 * Code to add (for non-tech savvy admins)

Discussion
 * Done, thanks for the code! Deryck C. 10:12, 20 August 2012 (UTC)

British Library and British Museum events
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * London area vital; southern UK if possible

Date range required:
 * You are invited to an upcoming workshop and exhibition tour at the British Library, 10th September, and an exhibition tour at the British Museum, 13th September.
 * Sign up now for tours of these exhibitions: British Library, Writing Britain, with workshop 10/9, and British Museum, Shakespeare 13/9.  - my version ("Shakespeare: staging the world" is the full name) Johnbod (talk) 19:59, 29 August 2012 (UTC)

Misc info: Discussion
 * ASAP up to 13 September (I'll modify it on the 10th to remove the BL element)
 * Reason for requesting: Two tours and a workshop happening a few minutes apart in the same week, so seemed a good idea to combine the notices.
 * User requesting: Andrew Gray (talk) 11:09, 17 August 2012 (UTC) (on behalf of  for the BM tour)

Um, the second link is not working from my watchlist - takes me to 'bad title' at  - no idea how I'd go about fixing that so figured posting here might help...Fayedizard (talk) 21:10, 3 September 2012 (UTC)
 * The first is the same - I've told HJM. The ones here work. Johnbod (talk) 21:27, 3 September 2012 (UTC)
 * HJ's done them with :w:en: prefixes, which is what you'd need to link to ENWP pages from the WMUK wiki. They're not needed here, as we're on enwp. I'll try and fix... Andrew Gray (talk) 21:35, 3 September 2012 (UTC)
 * I've made the change, but I'm not sure if it's taking - the message is cached. Anyone seeing the right one? Andrew Gray (talk) 21:38, 3 September 2012 (UTC)
 * I was seeing the changed one, but looks like you lost a bracket in the first link. Fixed now [//en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediaWiki:Geonotice.js&diff=prev&oldid=510671072] the wub "?!"  22:55, 3 September 2012 (UTC)
 * This is what I get for trying to be clever. Thanks ;-) Andrew Gray (talk) 23:11, 3 September 2012 (UTC)


 * The London BM tour on Thursday is now full so this can be removed thanks Johnbod (talk) 20:28, 11 September 2012 (UTC)
 * Done. Andrew Gray (talk) 22:30, 11 September 2012 (UTC)

GLAMcamp London/September 2012
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * UK

Date range required: Misc info: Discussion
 * There are a few spare places at the "GLAMcamp London" on the weekend 15-16 September at the British Library.
 * Now until 16/9
 * Reason for requesting: up to 10 (out of 40) places left
 * User requesting: Johnbod (talk) 20:08, 29 August 2012 (UTC)

WLM
Locations required: Possible messages:
 * India
 * * Add Monuments for Wiki Loves Monuments

Date range required:

Misc info: Discussion
 * Reason for requesting: for more collabarations from the editors
 * User requesting: naveenpf (talk) 13:27, 3 August 2012 (UTC)
 * A clearer message about what you want people to do would be good - have a look at some of the other examples. The Land (talk) 16:29, 19 August 2012 (UTC)

Upcoming Wikimedia Chapter in Ghana
Locations required:
 * Ghana

{"city":"(null)","country":"GH","lat":"8.000000","lon":"-2.000000","IP":"41.215.160.191","netmask":"20"}

Possible messages:
 * Be a part of the upcoming Wikimedia Chapter in Ghana today.
 * Wikimedia Ghana is in the formation process. You're invited to be a part today.

Date range required: * ASAP, From now onward (July to December is okay.)

Misc info: * Reason for requesting: To invite and engage as many Ghanaians as possible to be a part of the upcoming Wikimedia Chapter in Ghana and help contribute to Ghana-related articles


 * User requesting: Nkansahrexford (talk) 14:53, 16 July 2012 (UTC) 

Discussion
 * Gave it 1 month, or until whenever another notice for Ghana or Togo is requested. Deryck C. 19:17, 17 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Great! Has it taken effect? Or the banner is yet to be displayed? --Nkansahrexford (talk) 15:30, 18 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Geonotices are displayed on the Watchlist. Deryck C. 13:44, 20 July 2012 (UTC)

Wikipedia Takes DC
Location:
 * Washington DC area: lat:39.303416, long:-76.470337; opposite point: lat:38.740088, long:-77.486572

Message: You are invited to come to a photo scavenger hunt and several meetups throughout the month of September go here for more information!

Date Range Required:
 * ASAP to 2012-9-30

Misc. info:
 * Why requesting: To encourage real life participation in Wiki Loves Monuments from the community.
 * User requesting: Lisa N Marrs (talk)

Discussion
 * Done; slightly tweaked to "You are invited to a photo scavenger hunt and several meetups throughout the month of September, as part of Wiki Loves Monuments. Go here for more information!", hope this is OK. The Land (talk) 16:28, 19 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Thanks The Land! I really appreciate it!
 * The notice expired on 9 September. I'm assuming this makes way for the new one below. Deryck C. 11:15, 12 September 2012 (UTC)

Meetup/seattlewp
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * Seattle

Date range required:
 * Come to the Seattle Wikipedia meetup Tuesday August 6 from 7-9pm at Café Allegro in the University District!

Misc info: Discussion This meetup has been happening regularly for about a year.
 * now until the end of August 6
 * Reason for requesting: regular monthly meetup
 * User requesting:  Blue Rasberry    (talk)   13:43, 3 August 2012 (UTC)

Meetup/Melbourne 23
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * State of Victoria, Australia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/Melbourne_23
 * Join us to celebrate the 23rd Melbourne meetup, on Sunday, 22 July at 11am. Food, drink and wi-fi provided

Date range required:

Misc info:
 * ASAP. To finish 22nd July, 00:00UTC.
 * Reason for requesting: Promote the WMAU Melbourne Meetup.
 * User requesting: Cuddy Wifter Victorbyron
 * Code to add (for non-tech savvy admins)

Discussion
 * Done! Deryck C. 13:48, 20 July 2012 (UTC)

COTM
Locations required: Possible messages:
 * India
 * * Nominate and vote for next month's Collaboration of the Month here

Date range required:

Misc info: Discussion
 * Reason for requesting: for more collabarations from the editors
 * User requesting: naveenpf (talk) 03:16, 19 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Done, notice will be up until 31 July. Please specify expiry date next time you want a notice. Deryck C. 13:43, 20 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Thanks Deryck Chan. July 31st is good enough --naveenpf (talk) 14:12, 20 July 2012 (UTC)

Edinburgh Photography Workshop
Locations required: Possible messages: Date range required:
 * UK, clear focus on Scotland
 * From 20 - 22 July 2012 an international group of Wikimedians is looking forward to establish the first "Edinburgh Photography Workshop". Our idea is to improve photography skills amongst the attendees, share the tricks of the trade and show how to make the most of your photographs throughout Wikimedia's projects, focusing on Wikimedia Commons and Wikipedia. Visit our project page WikiProject Scotland/Edinburgh Photography Workshop and sign up.
 * Interested in photography, Wikimedia Commons and sharing your knowledge? Sign up for the WikiProject Scotland/Edinburgh Photography Workshop (20 - 22 July 2012).
 * ASAP, workshop is from 20 - 22 July 2012

Misc info: Discussion
 * Reason for requesting: Upcoming event that might be interesting to users from the UK and especially Scotland.
 * User requesting: Peter Weis (talk)
 * ✅. Covers nearly all of Scotland from Inverness to Dumfries. Let me know if you're facing any problems seeing it. Thanks,  Lynch 7  13:18, 12 July 2012 (UTC)

Mumbai Meetup 17
Locations required: Possible messages: Date range required:
 * Mumbai
 * * Come along and catch up with fellow Wikimedians at the 17th Mumbai meetup, on Sunday 14th June at 3 pm

Misc info: Discussion
 * Reason for requesting:
 * User requesting: naveenpf (talk) 14:19, 12 July 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅. Let me know if there are any problems. Thanks,  Lynch 7  14:28, 12 July 2012 (UTC)

Wikinews for Australian Wikipedians
Locations required:

Possible messages: Date range required: Misc info:
 * All of Australia.
 * Wikinews for Australian Wikipedians: Attend an online workshop on 17 or 24 June to learn how you can contribute to Wikinews.
 * Wikinews is looking Australian Wikipedians to help write the news. Please attend an online workshop on 17 or 24 June to learn more.
 * Wikinews for Australian Wikipedians is a workshop on 17 and 24 June to help you become a Wikinews accredited reporter and develop reliable sources for Wikipedia.
 * ASAP, end 24 June.
 * Reason for requesting: Hosting a workshop to support ongoing efforts by Australian Wikimedians and the History of the Paralympic GLAM project. Training is intended for Wikipedians and Commons users to learn how to contribute to a project with different style guidelines.

Seattle Wiknic 2012
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * Seattle

Date range required:
 * The Seattle Wiknic is noon on Sunday June 24th at Golden Gardens Park in Ballard. Meet other Wikipedians at this picnic! Info here!
 * Meet other Wikipedians at the Wikipedia picnic, the Seattle Wiknic! Sunday June 24th at noon at Golden Gardens Park in Ballard!

Misc info: Discussion
 * June 10-June 24
 * Reason for requesting: Picnics are fun. Wikniks are a thing.
 * User requesting:  Blue Rasberry    (talk)

San Francisco WikiWomen's Edit-a-Thon 2 (US)
Locations required: Possible messages:
 * San Francisco Bay Area

Date range required:
 * The San Francisco WikiWomen's Edit-a-Thon 2 will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at the Wikimedia Foundation offices in San Francisco. Wikipedians of all experience levels are welcome to join us! This event will be specifically geared around encouraging women to learn how to edit and contribute to Wikipedia. Workshops on copy-editing, article creation, and sourcing will be hosted. Bring a friend! Come one, come all!

Misc info: Discussion
 * June 1 - June 13, 2012
 * Reason for requesting: Upcoming event, advertise on Wikipedia to regional Wikipedians who may be interested in attending.
 * User requesting: Sarah (talk)
 * ✅. — howcheng  {chat} 22:58, 25 May 2012 (UTC)

World War I Editathon (UK)
Locations required:


 * All of UK?
 * - it's a London event, but WMUK are willing to fund travel expenses, so advertising nationally seems reasonable

Possible messages:

Date range required:
 * Want to work with leading experts to improve Wikipedia's coverage of World War I? Come along to the World War I Editathon on Saturday 16th June. (Help with travel expenses is available.)
 * The British Library is hosting a World War I Editathon on Saturday 16th June. Places are limited - sign up now! (Help with travel expenses is available.)

Misc info: Discussion
 * as soon as possible -> 15th June (or when all places are taken)
 * Reason for requesting: Upcoming event; advertised to relevant wikiprojects a month ago, now doing a wider advert with geonotice to catch other interested users.
 * User requesting: Andrew Gray (talk) (& The Land
 * Yup - seconding. I've edited one of the options to make it more enticing (would prefer option 1) ;-) The Land (talk) 20:39, 22 May 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅. — howcheng  {chat} 22:58, 25 May 2012 (UTC)

Can we amend this slightly to:
 * Want to work with leading experts to improve Wikipedia's coverage of World War I? A few places are still available for the World War I Editathon on Saturday 16th June. (Help with travel expenses is available.)

We could also pull the end date forward to the 11th or so my watchlist currently has 3 notices on, which is lots. The Land (talk) 20:02, 7 June 2012 (UTC)


 * This can come down now, I think - we're more or less full. Andrew Gray (talk) 15:03, 12 June 2012 (UTC)

India Meetups
Locations required:
 * All of India
 * latitudinal extent- 8^4'N to 37^6'N
 * longitudinal extent- 68^7'E to 97^25'E

Possible messages: Date range required:
 * * Come along and catch up with fellow Wikimedians at Bangalore, 8th July, Delhi ,8th July

Misc info: Discussion
 * 8 July 2012
 * Reason for requesting:
 * User requesting: naveenpf (talk) 14:23, 18 June 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅. Bangalore meetup notice set for Karnataka region and Delhi meetup notice for NCR region. Edited Delhi meetup timings to July 7 per Psubhashish's request via email.  Lynch 7  07:37, 4 July 2012 (UTC)

Meetup/Boston
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * Massachusetts

Date range required:
 * The next Boston Wikipedia meetup will be on Monday, May 14, starting at 7:00 PM. You're invited!  We'll be discussing big upcoming events this summer, and enjoying a new venue in Boston proper!  Click  here for more details.
 * The next Boston Wikipedia meetup will be on Monday, May 14, starting at 7:00 PM. You're invited!  Click  here for more details.

Misc info: Discussion:
 * Now through May 14, 2012.
 * Reason for requesting: To announce the get-together to local Wikipedians
 * User requesting: Emw (talk) 04:23, 26 April 2012 (UTC)
 * I used the first message as it seemed more descriptive. I used these coords for Boston. Poke if they need changing. Killiondude (talk) 17:19, 30 April 2012 (UTC)
 * From looking at the source, it seems there might be some issues with unescaped apostrophes in this geonotice: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediaWiki:Geonotice.js&diff=489979001&oldid=489862940. My IP doesn't geolocate to Massachusetts, so I'm not able to check if this is an issue, but I figured I'd point it out just in case. Emw (talk) 23:15, 30 April 2012 (UTC)
 * Yes, I had forgotten about that. I expanded the two contractions (thus eliminating the need for apostrophes). The Toolserver shows that these coords reach all of MA and Rhode Island, most of Connecticut, and a portion of southern New Hampshire. Killiondude (talk) 00:36, 1 May 2012 (UTC)
 * Thank you! Emw (talk) 01:50, 1 May 2012 (UTC)

Meetup/San Francisco 17
Northern California, coordinates [41,-125], [36,-119]
 * Locations required

"In California February 4th? Join us for a lunch meetup at the Wikimedia Foundation!"
 * Possible messages

Saturday the 28th-Friday the 3rd
 * Date range required

Discussion
 * Misc info
 * Reason for requesting: We're having the first California meetup of 2012 at the Wikimedia Foundation
 * User requesting: Steven Walling (WMF) &bull; talk
 * Steven posted the notice himself after a while. That's fine! There isn't always an admin available to handle the requests, so if you're an admin and have an uncontroversial geonotice to put up, feel free to drop a line here and just do it yourself. Deryck C. 18:30, 30 January 2012 (UTC)
 * Thanks Deryck. Steven Walling (WMF) &bull; talk   19:06, 30 January 2012 (UTC)

Meetup/Cambridge 14
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * UK

Date range required:
 * The meetup Cambridge 14 on Saturday 4 February is a chance to meet Jon Davies, Chief Executive of Wikimedia UK. Please come along (3pm to 6pm in "CB2", details on page) and talk to Jon, who is keen to know as many of the community as he possibly can.


 * As soon as possible to 4 February evening (we may move to a pub).

Misc info: Discussion
 * Reason for requesting: As stated, CEO of WMUK to be present at the meetup (his suggestion).
 * User requesting: Charles Matthews (talk)
 * Done. Deryck C. 18:16, 30 January 2012 (UTC)

W2G
Locations required:


 * Australia -10.8°N, 110.1°W - -48°N, 160°W

Possible messages:


 * Win a trip to London 2012 Paralympic Games. Join at HOPAU/W2G

Date range required:


 * Jan 15 to March 1

Misc info: Discussion
 * Reason for requesting: Advertise program only eligible to Australians
 * User requesting: John Vandenberg (chat)
 * Done. Deryck C. 18:24, 30 January 2012 (UTC)

Meetup/Melbourne 17
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * State of Victoria, Australia.

Date range required:
 * Celebrate the 11th Anniversary of Wikipedia at the Melbourne meetup, Sunday 15th January at 11am. Food and drink provided

Misc info: Discussion
 * ASAP. The meetup is this Sunday.
 * Reason for requesting: Promote the 11th Anniversary meetup in Melbourne.
 * User requesting: Steven   Zhang  Join the DR army!
 * Posted.--Pharos (talk) 20:30, 9 January 2012 (UTC)
 * The link doesn't work from e.g. Wikisource -- just goes to Meetup/Melbourne 17 because of the  prefix. —Sam Wilson 01:34, 12 January 2012 (UTC)
 * I think the main problem is with Wikisource importing geonotices from Wikipedia: there's no single conventional solution to the problem as of the moment... Deryck C. 18:21, 30 January 2012 (UTC)

Wikipedia Education Program Taking Recruitment Ambassador Applications
Locations:
 * Washington, D.C.
 * Seattle, WA
 * San Francisco, CA
 * Ann Arbor, MI
 * Detroit, MI
 * Indianapolis, IN
 * Bloomington, IN

Message:
 * The Wikipedia Education Program is now accepting applications for Recruitment Ambassadors in your area. Please follow the link to read more about this awesome volunteer position!

Date range required:
 * As soon as possible until December 10th. (Sorry..tried contacting a few admins directly but have gotten few responses)
 * I saw that no admin has responded to this yet (was away from the internet for the last week and a half) - is it still needed? Deryck C. 21:31, 11 December 2011 (UTC)
 * Didn't realize there were requests out, but I'll go ahead and do these since I was just getting ready to put one up for Muncie. Bob the WikipediaN (talk • contribs) 00:49, 24 December 2011 (UTC)
 * ✅}

Meetup/Hong Kong/65
Another regular meetup. Deryck C. Last updated: 16:15, 3 May 2012 (UTC) 'You're warmly invited to the next Hong Kong Wikimedia Meetup on Friday 18 May from 19:00 at Think Cafe, Causeway Bay.'
 * Wording

Meetup/Melbourne 18
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * State of Victoria, Australia.

Date range required:
 * Come along and catch up with fellow Wikimedians at the 18th Melbourne meetup, on Sunday 26th February at 11am. Pizza provided.

Misc info: Discussion
 * ASAP. To finish 26th Feb, 00:00UTC.
 * Reason for requesting: Promote the Melbourne Meetup.
 * User requesting: Steve Public (talk) 05:27, 8 February 2012 (UTC)
 * Done &mdash; Joseph Fox 08:06, 8 February 2012 (UTC)

Meetup/Philippine WikiConference 2012
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * Entire Philippines.


 * Para sa mga Wikipedistang Pinoy! Signup for the  Philippine WikiCon 2012 ! It will be on May 26, 2012 (Saturday) at co.lab xchange, Pasig City (see map)

Date range required:

Misc info: Discussion
 * ASAP. To finish May 26, 02:00UTC.
 * Reason for requesting: Promote the Philippine National Conference.
 * User requesting: --Exec8 (talk) 20:05, 29 April 2012 (UTC)
 * Translation: For the Filipino Wikipedians!--Exec8 (talk) 20:09, 29 April 2012 (UTC)
 * Only English Wikipedia watchlist will get this notice, so I see little merit in including a Filipino message. May I suggest the following alternative wording?
 * You're invited to the Philippine WikiCon 2012 on May 26, 2012 (Saturday) at co.lab xchange, Pasig City. Deryck C. 20:56, 29 April 2012 (UTC)
 * Which ever best suited for posting is well appreciated. --Exec8 (talk) 20:59, 29 April 2012 (UTC)
 * Can map link be included? --Exec8 (talk) 21:00, 29 April 2012 (UTC)
 * I think interested people will click on the first link and find the map there. The fact that external and internal links are formatted exactly the same in geonotices has caused unease before, so it's best not to have both external and internal links on the same notice - but if you insist I can include the map. Deryck C. 21:05, 29 April 2012 (UTC)
 * Ok. We will report in case error occurs. Map inclusion is most appreciated. --Exec8 (talk) 21:45, 29 April 2012 (UTC)
 * Done, please check it works! Deryck C. 23:05, 29 April 2012 (UTC)
 * I am not sure but there is another notice on screen Screenshot 18:32 UTC --Exec8 (talk) 18:34, 30 April 2012 (UTC)
 * I believe these geonotices only show up on the top of Special:Watchlist. Try looking there. Killiondude (talk) 18:39, 30 April 2012 (UTC)

Meetup/seattlewp
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * Seattle

Date range required:
 * Seattle Wikipedians meet at Café Allegro in U-District every first Tuesday! The next meeting is Tuesday 1 May at 7pm! Join us!
 * Join Seattle Wikipedians this Tuesday 1 May at 7pm at Café Allegro in U-District!

Misc info: Discussion: I am an active editor, a campus ambassador, and I do Wikipedia outreach in the local science community. I want to get more people involved in Wikipedia projects.  Blue Rasberry   (talk)   00:46, 24 April 2012 (UTC)
 * now 23 April - 1 May.
 * I have no important reason for not giving 5 days warning. As soon as possible would be nice. Sorry.
 * Reason for requesting: I am seeking more attendees at an established monthly meetup.
 * User requesting:  Blue Rasberry    (talk)   00:46, 24 April 2012 (UTC)

Women at Princeton Edit-a-thon
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * New Jersey
 * New York City
 * Philadelphia

Date range required:
 * Princeton University is hosting an edit-a-thon, on May 19, focusing on women's history at Princeton. Wikipedians of all experience levels are welcome! Please join us!

Misc info: Discussion
 * April 28 2012 through May 16 2012
 * Reason for requesting: Promoting this event. Thanks!
 * User requesting: SarahStierch (talk)

Meetup/Melbourne 20
Locations required:

Possible messages:
 * State of Victoria, Australia.


 * Join us to celebrate the 20th Melbourne meetup, on Sunday, 22 April at 11am. Food, drink and wi-fi provided

Date range required:

Misc info:
 * ASAP. To finish 22nd April, 00:00UTC.
 * Reason for requesting: Promote the Melbourne Meetup.
 * User requesting: 03:34, 15 April 2012 (UTC)
 * Code to add (for non-tech savvy admins)

Discussion
 * ✅ — foxj 06:14, 15 April 2012 (UTC)

Meetup/Portland
Locations required:
 * Portland, Oregon USA

Possible messages: Selena and Pete invite you to a Portland Wikipedia Edit-a-thon on Saturday, April 21! Join other Wikipedians & Portland Wiki editors as we dive into editing the biggest, most fascinating, and most collaborative encyclopedia in human history. This informal event will help you get your bearings, create an account, and start hacking in this decade-old project. Newbies and experienced editors welcome! Click here to learn more & sign up.

OR

Come to a Portland Wikipedia Edit-a-thon on Saturday, April 21! Join other Wikipedians & Portland Wiki editors. New contributors will learn to edit Wikipedia; more experienced wikifolk can work on their own, or help train newbies.

Date range required:
 * ASAP until April 22, 2012

Misc info: Discussion
 * Reason for requesting: To build and support the community, of course!
 * Pete (talk)
 * I would do this, but I'm not sure what the corners are for this area. — foxj 06:14, 15 April 2012 (UTC)
 * Now ✅ — foxj 09:07, 15 April 2012 (UTC)

WikiProject RISC OS in Wakefield, UK
Locations required:


 * Wakefield, UK 53.64903°N, -1.53194°W

Possible messages:

Date range required:
 * The annual Wakefield Show invites you to share your knowledge of Acorn Computers and RISC OS with Wikipedia (entrance fee £5).

Misc info: Discussion
 * 2012-04-01 – 2012-04-28
 * Reason for requesting: Attract local Wikipedians
 * User requesting: -- Trevj (talk)
 * I'm not sure how relevant this is to Wikimedians in general, especially as there are two geonotices up for GB already? Past technical evidence suggests that geolocation cannot identify different parts of GB accurately. Deryck C. 08:22, 26 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Fair comment about the technical aspects. But it's worth bearing in mind that:
 * Acorn Computers and the BBC yesterday celebrated the 30th anniversary of the BBC Micro; and
 * their Acorn Archimedes (which directly led to ARM Holdings) will be 25 this year.
 * Therefore, I think that UK editors in general may be interested in contributing to these topic areas. It may therefore be of interest to inform them that the show is taking place, in order for them to consider attending for clarification of information related to these topics. Is that any help? Regarding the other GB notices, I see that the  notice is proposed to end on 20 April; the potential overlap could be reduced if the start date for the proposed WikiProject RISC OS notice were to be postponed (this is the first time I've proposed such a thing and just plucked the one month duration from the air). Which is the other proposed GB notice, please? Thanks. -- Trevj (talk) 10:04, 26 March 2012 (UTC)
 * PS On re-reading, I realise that the entrance fee may come across as being some sort of advert. I confirm that I'm not involved in the show itself, other than attending as an exhibitor. It's run by the local club and the entrance fee is necessary in order to cover costs. I'm not (and have never been) a member of the club, and live a couple of hundred miles from Wakefield. If the wording could be changed somehow to address these points (while making clear that there is an entrance fee, if that's desirable) then I'm open to suggestions. Something else I could do is try to obtain funding from WMUK to cover the entrance fees of the first 10 active Wikipedians attending, or something. But I've no idea how serious a possibility that would be, considering the other demands on resources. Thanks. -- Trevj (talk) 10:16, 26 March 2012 (UTC)
 * There are few events up north, be nice to advertise an event in Wakefield. Can it be added as a "Wikimeet"? I'm guessing you would nt throw people out for not editing on a BBC every night Victuallers (talk) 15:47, 28 March 2012 (UTC)
 * I'm sure the hotel wouldn't mind people gathering in the bar or something. Of course all are welcome, even if they've never even heard of the BBC Micro or Archimedes! -- Trevj (talk) 18:24, 28 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Done - will be on between 16 and 28 April. Deryck C. 10:59, 9 April 2012 (UTC)
 * -- Trevj (talk) 14:19, 9 April 2012 (UTC)

Notice: This notice has been removed following an emergency request at Administrators'_noticeboard/Incidents, and a related thread at Village_pump_(proposals). Deryck C. 16:06, 15 April 2012 (UTC)

New Wakefield wording proposed

 * (as advised in advance at Village pump (proposals))

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 * Wakefield, UK 53.64903°N, -1.53194°W

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 * Wikipedians near Wakefield, UK are invitied to share their knowledge of Acorn Computers and RISC OS via WikiProject RISC OS on Saturday 28 April at the annual Wakefield Show (entrance fee £5, external link).
 * Wikipedians near Wakefield, UK are invitied on Saturday 28 April to share their knowledge of Acorn Computers and RISC OS via WikiProject RISC OS at the annual Wakefield Show (entrance fee £5, external link).
 * Wikipedians near Wakefield, UK are invitied on Saturday 28 April to share their knowledge of editing Wikipedia with potential new Wikipedians and WikiProject RISC OS at the annual Wakefield Show (entrance fee £5, external link). ( -- Trevj (talk) 19:38, 18 April 2012 (UTC))

Misc info: Discussion The original reason I pulled this notice from the live page was it did not appear to be a Wikipedia related event. I am still not seeing that in the revised wording so my objection still stands.  Spinning Spark  17:58, 18 April 2012 (UTC)
 * 2012-04-19 – 2012-04-28
 * Reason for requesting: Attract local Wikipedians
 * User requesting: -- Trevj (talk)
 * Thanks for your comments. I've tried to explain previously why this is a Wikipedia related event, but clearly I'm not making myself understood. The session is being run as an outreach event to attract new Wikipedians. By encouraging existing Wikipedians to attend, they'll be able to share their experience and potentially add something to our project. Rather than simply stating that you're not seeing the explanation in the revised wording, perhaps you could offer a little constructive input like proposing some wording which would offer the explanation you feel is missing. I'm going to add another one above now. -- Trevj (talk) 19:38, 18 April 2012 (UTC)
 * I was not able to suggest a wording because it is as clear as mud from the information given what about the Wakefield show is related to Wikipedia. However, having drilled down into the website, I have now discovered that the Wikiproject has a stand at the show.  So why not just say that?  Better, link to the page that gives details of the stand.  So my suggestion;


 * Visit the stand of the WikiProject RISC OS at the annual Wakefield Show (entrance fee £5)
 *  Spinning Spark  21:11, 18 April 2012 (UTC)
 * OK. Thanks very much for that. Let's see where we go from here and if there are further comments and a final wording that can be agreed by all. This case should provide helpful background for the proposed guidelines at Village pump (proposals). -- Trevj (talk) 21:31, 18 April 2012 (UTC)
 * I'll put it back in myself now I know you're happy with it. But maybe a slight tweak;  Spinning  Spark  00:21, 19 April 2012 (UTC)


 * You can visit the stand of WikiProject RISC OS at the annual Wakefield Show (entrance fee £5)
 * Thanks. If you're going to add it at MediaWiki:Geonotice.js, perhaps the geographical area and date ought to be included too. -- Trevj (talk) 07:33, 19 April 2012 (UTC)
 * Editors near Wakefield, UK can visit the stand of WikiProject RISC OS at the annual Wakefield Show on Saturday 28 April (entrance fee £5).
 * ✅ Can someone else please check I have done this correctly, it is the first time I have used this page.  Spinning Spark  11:13, 19 April 2012 (UTC)
 * -- Trevj (talk) 13:44, 19 April 2012 (UTC)
 * It works over here. Deryck C. 19:33, 19 April 2012 (UTC)

Simmons College Women's History Month Edit-a-Thon
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 * Massachusetts, US

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 * User requesting: Dominic·t 22:44, 21 March 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅  MBisanz  talk 13:32, 22 March 2012 (UTC)

Meetup/Melbourne 19
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 * Come along and catch up with fellow Wikimedians at the 19th Melbourne meetup, this Sunday (25 March) at 11am. Pizza provided.

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 * ASAP. To finish 25th March, 00:00UTC.
 * Reason for requesting: Promote the Melbourne Meetup.
 * User requesting: Steven   Zhang  DR goes to Wikimania! 10:19, 21 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Code to add (for non-tech savvy admins)

Discussion
 * ✅  MBisanz  talk 05:41, 22 March 2012 (UTC)

Meetup/seattlewp
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 * Seattle Wikipedians meet at Café Allegro in U-District every first Tuesday! The next meeting is Tuesday 3 April at 7pm! Join us!
 * Join Seattle Wikipedians this Tuesday 3 April at 7pm at Café Allegro in U-District!

Misc info: Discussion: I am an active editor, a campus ambassador, and I do Wikipedia outreach in the local science community. I want to get more people involved in Wikipedia projects.
 * 26 March - 3 April
 * Reason for requesting: I am seeking more attendees at an established monthly meetup.
 * User requesting:  Blue Rasberry    (talk)
 * Done. Deryck C. 06:42, 28 March 2012 (UTC)

Wikimania UK
Discussion
 * Reason for requesting: We had a Wikimania UK geonotice up a while back pointing to uk.wikimedia.org - now it's moved to meta and it is more directed. Basically the Wikimania bid for London could do with more community input.
 * User requesting: —Tom Morris (talk)
 * I filled it out straight onto Geonotice.js but then realised that it would probably be better if another admin were to give it a look over. —Tom Morris (talk) 16:33, 19 March 2012 (UTC)
 * I thought you simply did it yourself, which you didn't. With the Wakefield request above you may want to negotiate with Trevj on who gets a geonotice at what times, because the convention is that there shouldn't be more than 2 UK geonotices at one time, but that's not a fixed rule. Deryck C. 06:47, 28 March 2012 (UTC)
 * I'm open to discussion.
 * Because is held on a Saturday, my preference would be to have some amount of early visibility, in order for editors to consider it in their diaries. Apart from that, it looks as if the week 21-28 April will be OK for the proposed Wakefield notice.
 * If I've correctly understood Wikimania 2013, there may be little point including the Wikimania UK notice after 15 April.
 * Unfortunately, further conflict is likely in connection with the Bristol bid (which was prompted after posting the Wakefield request). Therefore, I'd like to propose a joint Wikimania UK notice, linking to both London and Bristol, per WP:NPOV (I know that relates to articles, but I'm sure you see what I mean).
 * Thanks. -- Trevj (talk) 12:05, 28 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Don't worry about it. Thanks for working on it, Trevj and Deryck. —Tom Morris (talk) 10:43, 8 April 2012 (UTC)
 * OK. What next, Deryck? -- Trevj (talk) 15:06, 8 April 2012 (UTC)
 * They're up. Wikimania notice from now to 15 April; Wakefield notice after that until 28 April. Deryck C. 10:59, 9 April 2012 (UTC)
 * -- Trevj (talk) 14:19, 9 April 2012 (UTC)

Ahmedabad Meetup 4
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 * Come along and catch up with fellow Wikimedians at 4 th the Ahmedabad Meetup on Sunday 18th March.

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 * 10 March 2012

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 * Reason for requesting:
 * User requesting: --kondi talk/contribs
 * Sorry no one got to your request, Kondi. Next time just ask on my talk page if no one's paying any attention here. Killiondude (talk) 05:30, 30 March 2012 (UTC)

Coimbatore Meetup 3
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 * * Come along and catch up with fellow Wikimedians at the 3rd Coimbatore Meetup on Saturday 10th March at 11 am.

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 * 1 March 2012
 * Reason for requesting:
 * User requesting: naveenpf (talk) 02:11, 12 February 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ --  Tinu  Cherian  - 10:32, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

Delhi Meetup 7
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 * * 'Come along and catch up with fellow Wikimedians at the 7th Delhi Meetup on Sunday 11th March at 3 pm.

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 * 1 March 2012
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 * User requesting: naveenpf (talk) 02:11, 12 February 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ --  Tinu  Cherian  - 10:33, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

Bangalore Meetup 43
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 * * Come along and catch up with fellow Wikimedians at the 43nd Bangalore meetup, on Sunday 11th March at 3 pm

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 * 1 March 2012
 * Reason for requesting:
 * User requesting: naveenpf (talk) 02:11, 12 February 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ --  Tinu  Cherian  - 10:33, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

Dubai Meetup
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 * United Arab Emirates
 * Wikipedia meetup in Dubai. Please join us on March 8.
 * March 8
 * Reason for requesting: For meetup
 * User requesting: S Q
 * For future reference, it'd be nice you could provide links in the message and a range of dates (start and end). I see that the meetup was cancelled due to lack of sign-ups. Dunno if this was a result of the geonotice not being put up, but you might just want to post on the talk page of any admin who has recently edited MediaWiki:Geonotice.js in order to direct their attention to your request. Killiondude (talk) 05:32, 30 March 2012 (UTC)

Wikipedians from Ahmedabad
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 * Ahmedabad
 * Wikipedia editor from Ahmedabad? Join WikiProject Gujarat.
 * Wikipedia editor from Ahmedabad? Join the mailing list and help.
 * 27 February to 3 March
 * Reason for requesting: For developing Wikimedia community in Ahmedabad, having better meetups and other events.
 * User requesting: --kondi talk/contribs

Geographical distribution of Indian Wikipedians
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 * *  Please sign up... geographical distribution of Indian Wikipedians 

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 * 18 February 2012 to 29  February 2012
 * Reason for requesting: To know Wikimedians in India.
 * User requesting: 00:37, 17 February 2012 (UTC)

Bangalore Meetup 42
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 * Bangalore
 * * Come along and catch up with fellow Wikimedians at the 42nd Bangalore meetup, on Sunday 12th February at 3 pm

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 * 12 February 2012
 * Reason for requesting:
 * User requesting: naveenpf (talk) 02:11, 12 February 2012 (UTC)
 * Done --  Tinu  Cherian  - 04:19, 12 February 2012 (UTC)

meta:WikiWomenCamp/FAQ/Perspectives/India
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 * Please help write a history of Women and Wikipedia in India for use at WikiWomenCamp and Wikigénero!

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 * 1 March 2012 to 15 March 2012.
 * Reason for requesting: Would like to invite from the country to attend, and for everyone from the country to help write a history of women's involvement on WMF projects. This information will be printed for distributed at both WikiWomenCamp and Wikigénero. Locals can provide the best information.
 * User requesting: naveenpf (talk) 02:11, 12 February 2012 (UTC)
 * I don't think it should be that way; some people don't bother to modify their user preferences (I, for one, hadn't done that for a long time).  Lynch 7  12:52, 12 February 2012 (UTC)
 * Should we raise a request in meta for Central notice ? --naveenpf (talk) 16:10, 12 February 2012 (UTC)

Meetup/Ahmedabad/Ahmedabad3
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 * Come along and catch up with fellow Wikimedians at the 3rd Ahmedabad meetup, on Sunday 19th February at 9 am

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 * 11 to 19 February
 * Reason for requesting:
 * User requesting:
 * 1) naveenpf (talk) 15:53, 11 February 2012 (UTC)
 * Done, please check if it works. Deryck C. 17:47, 11 February 2012 (UTC)
 * Yes, works for my ISP. — Nearly Headless Nick   {C}  12:45, 12 February 2012 (UTC)

Meetup/South Africa 0
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 * South Africa, Gauteng.

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 * Are you interested in developing Wikipedia and related projects in South Africa? Join the Wikimedia ZA team for an open discussion on Wikipedia Day (15 January).
 * Do you want to help take Wikipedia to South Africa, and include South African topics in Wikipeida? Come and celebrate Wikipedia Day with us!

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 * Jan 13 to Jan 15

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 * User requesting: Slashme (talk)

meta:WikiWomenCamp/FAQ/Perspectives/Chad
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 * Please help write a history of Women and Wikipedia in Chad for use at WikiWomenCamp and Wikigénero!

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 * Current date until 15 April 2012.
 * Reason for requesting: Would like to invite from the country to attend, and for everyone from the country to help write a history of women's involvement on WMF projects. This information will be printed for distributed at both WikiWomenCamp and Wikigénero. Locals can provide the best information.
 * User requesting: LauraHale (talk)

meta:WikiWomenCamp/FAQ/Perspectives/Algeria
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 * Please help write a history of Women and Wikipedia in Algeria for use at WikiWomenCamp and Wikigénero!

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 * Current date until 15 April 2012.
 * Reason for requesting: Would like to invite from the country to attend, and for everyone from the country to help write a history of women's involvement on WMF projects. This information will be printed for distributed at both WikiWomenCamp and Wikigénero. Locals can provide the best information.
 * User requesting: LauraHale (talk)

meta:WikiWomenCamp/FAQ/Perspectives/Argentina
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 * Reason for requesting: Would like to invite from the country to attend, and for everyone from the country to help write a history of women's involvement on WMF projects. This information will be printed for distributed at both WikiWomenCamp and Wikigénero. Locals can provide the best information.
 * User requesting: LauraHale (talk)

meta:WikiWomenCamp/FAQ/Perspectives/Armenia
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 * Current date until 15 April 2012.
 * Reason for requesting: Would like to invite from the country to attend, and for everyone from the country to help write a history of women's involvement on WMF projects. This information will be printed for distributed at both WikiWomenCamp and Wikigénero. Locals can provide the best information.
 * User requesting: LauraHale (talk)

meta:WikiWomenCamp/FAQ/Perspectives/Austria
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 * Reason for requesting: Would like to invite from the country to attend, and for everyone from the country to help write a history of women's involvement on WMF projects. This information will be printed for distributed at both WikiWomenCamp and Wikigénero. Locals can provide the best information.
 * User requesting: LauraHale (talk)

meta:WikiWomenCamp/FAQ/Perspectives/Azerbaijan
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 * Current date until 15 April 2012.
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 * User requesting: LauraHale (talk)

meta:WikiWomenCamp/FAQ/Perspectives/Bangladesh
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 * Reason for requesting: Would like to invite from the country to attend, and for everyone from the country to help write a history of women's involvement on WMF projects. This information will be printed for distributed at both WikiWomenCamp and Wikigénero. Locals can provide the best information.
 * User requesting: LauraHale (talk)

meta:WikiWomenCamp/FAQ/Perspectives/Belarus
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 * User requesting: LauraHale (talk)

meta:WikiWomenCamp/FAQ/Perspectives/Vietnam
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 * User requesting: LauraHale (talk)

meta:WikiWomenCamp/FAQ/Perspectives/Venezuela
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 * User requesting: LauraHale (talk)

meta:WikiWomenCamp/FAQ/Perspectives/Ukraine
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 * User requesting: LauraHale (talk)

meta:WikiWomenCamp/FAQ/Perspectives/Turkey
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 * User requesting: LauraHale (talk)

meta:WikiWomenCamp/FAQ/Perspectives/Tunisia
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 * User requesting: LauraHale (talk)

meta:WikiWomenCamp/FAQ/Perspectives/Thailand
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meta:WikiWomenCamp/FAQ/Perspectives/Syria
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 * User requesting: LauraHale (talk)

meta:WikiWomenCamp/FAQ/Perspectives/South Korea
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 * User requesting: LauraHale (talk)

meta:WikiWomenCamp/FAQ/Perspectives/Saudi Arabia
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 * User requesting: LauraHale (talk)

meta:WikiWomenCamp/FAQ/Perspectives/Indonesia
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meta:WikiWomenCamp/FAQ/Perspectives/Iran
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 * Reason for requesting: Would like to invite from the country to attend, and for everyone from the country to help write a history of women's involvement on WMF projects. This information will be printed for distributed at both WikiWomenCamp and Wikigénero. Locals can provide the best information.
 * User requesting: LauraHale (talk)

meta:WikiWomenCamp/FAQ/Perspectives/Egypt
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 * Egypt [22,24],[32,36]
 * Women Wikipedians from Egypt are invited to attend WikiWomenCamp and to write about their experiences on Wikimedia projects!
 * "In preparation for WikiWomenCamp, organisers would like your help writing a history of the women and WMF in Egypt. Please help improve Egypt's article!
 * Please help write a history of Women and Wikipedia in Egypt for use at WikiWomenCamp and Wikigénero!

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 * Current date until 15 April 2012.
 * Reason for requesting: Would like to invite from the country to attend, and for everyone from the country to help write a history of women's involvement on WMF projects. This information will be printed for distributed at both WikiWomenCamp and Wikigénero. Locals can provide the best information.
 * User requesting: LauraHale (talk)

meta:WikiWomenCamp/FAQ/Perspectives/Niger
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 * Niger [12,1],[23.5,16]
 * Women Wikipedians from Niger are invited to attend WikiWomenCamp and to write about their experiences on Wikimedia projects!
 * "In preparation for WikiWomenCamp, organisers would like your help writing a history of the women and WMF in Niger. Please help improve Niger's article!
 * Please help write a history of Women and Wikipedia in Niger for use at WikiWomenCamp and Wikigénero!

Misc info: Discussion
 * Current date until 15 April 2012.
 * Reason for requesting: Would like to invite from the country to attend, and for everyone from the country to help write a history of women's involvement on WMF projects. This information will be printed for distributed at both WikiWomenCamp and Wikigénero. Locals can provide the best information.
 * User requesting: LauraHale (talk)

University of Canberra RecentChangesCamp 2012
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 * All of Australia.
 * Love Wikis and want to learn more? Join us in Canberra for RecentChangesCamp, January 20-22.
 * Join us at the RecentChangesCamp at the University of Canberra, 20-22 January.
 * ASAP, but ending January 22.
 * Reason for requesting: Promote the conference.
 * User requesting: Steven   Zhang  Join the DR army! 04:47, 19 December 2011 (UTC)
 * Comment: This has become Australia's default national conference for wikis. --LauraHale (talk) 04:50, 19 December 2011 (UTC)
 * Posted--v/r - TP 04:21, 20 December 2011 (UTC)
 * I've updated this to include Tasmania and New Zealand. John Vandenberg (chat) 02:25, 5 January 2012 (UTC)

Wikipedia Meetup: Albany-Capital Region
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 * Monthly Greater Capital Region (New York State) first-Wednesday (January 4th, 6:30pm - 8:00pm) meetup to occur at Panera Bread Restaurant, Latham Farms Shopping Center, 601 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, New York 12110. Also celebrating Wikipedia Day 2012.

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 * Now/today, January 4th, 2012.
 * Reason for requesting:
 * Requesting to improve monthly attendance via Geonotice tool.
 * User requesting:
 * Celebrating Wikipedia Day 2012.
 * Please give us a valid link! Deryck C. 15:02, 5 January 2012 (UTC)

GLAM/BL/Royal
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 * UK, South up to say York

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 * Guided tour of British Library Royal Manuscripts: The Genius of Illumination exhibition, evening of January 17, sign up here

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 * Now/asap until January 16, or it becomes full
 * Free tour of exhibition with British Library curator.
 * Johnbod (talk) 17:07, 18 December 2011 (UTC)
 * running now, in London anyway. Thanks, someone! Johnbod (talk) 01:50, 25 December 2011 (UTC)