Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2008-01-02/WikiProject report

WikiProject Scouting is a WikiProject that is dedicated to improving Wikipedia's coverage of topics related to Scouting, encompassing "any movement or organization that uses the Scout method", including, but not limited to Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Girl Guides, and Royal Rangers. The project was founded by its current head coordinator,, on 19 January 2006. Since then, it has grown to 136 active members and 44 inactive members. The Scouting project also has 15 translators, who handle requests for Scouting-related articles to be translated into other languages.

Interview with
We asked some questions of, the Scouting project's lead coordinator.


 * 1) What is the best way for users unfamiliar with Scouting topics or new to Wikipedia to get involved in the project?
 * A: To sign up here: WikiProject_Scouting/Members and participate actively in articles and talk pages associated with the project.
 * 1) Are there any ongoing discussions pertaining to project issues or articles in the project's scope?
 * A: See WP:SCOUT but nothing really major right now, but we are planning an effort to get some articles to FA during January-February.
 * 1) What are the departments of the project?
 * A: We have task forces for Girl Guide and Girl Scout and Philmont Scout Ranch. We also have people coordinating our areas in:
 * Lead coordinator:
 * Article improvement:
 * Project mediation:
 * Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting Task Force:
 * Philmont Scout Ranch Task Force:
 * Image tagging:
 * 1) What are some of the project's most recent achievements?
 * A: In November 2007 I became an approved uploader for Veropedia and have uploaded our better articles. Our better articles are shown here: WikiProject Scouting/Article showcase. Also see WP:SCOUT--which lists our admins, major tasks, etc, we have a "todo" page too.
 * 1) How can project members be recognized for outstanding contributions?
 * A: We have awards, see WikiProject Scouting/Recognitions, I just awarded two barnstars today.