Difference between revisions of "Activity report (Q4 2012–2013)"

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This report describes the activities of Wikimedia District of Columbia from July 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013.

Program events

Luce and Lunder Edit-a-Thon

On July 19, Wikimedia DC and the Smithsonian American Art Museum held the Luce and Lunder Edit-a-Thon, part of an ongoing series of events to create and improve Wikipedia content about American art and artists. The event included a workshop for new editors, as well as behind-the-scenes tours of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art and the Lunder Conservation Center led by Luce Center Coordinator Bridget Callahan and Programs Coordinator Chris Wayner. Notable guests at the edit-a-thon included G. Wayne Clough, the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.

Specific outcomes of the edit-a-thon included the creation of 15 new articles, 3 of which were subsequently featured in the "Did you know" section of the English Wikipedia's main page, as well as various improvements made to 13 additional articles.

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G. Wayne Clough, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, at the edit-a-thon
Edit-a-thon attendees at the Luce Foundation Center
Attendees touring the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Edit-a-thon in progress at the Luce Foundation Center
Edit-a-thon in progress at the Luce Foundation Center

EHA, Economic History, and Wikipedia

On September 20, Wikimedia DC held a presentation at the annual meeting of the Economic History Association to explain Wikimedia projects, notably including Wikisource, and invite the members of the Association to improve economic history content online and to use Wikimedia in classwork.

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Wikimedia DC Treasurer Peter Meyer presenting to the Economic History Association

Wiki Loves Monuments USA 2013

As part of the world-wide Wiki Loves Monuments 2013 contest, Wikimedia DC hosted two photo expeditions, covering Baltimore and Richmond, on September 21. Wikimedia DC was also responsible for providing the infrastructure for the entire United States portion of the contest, including hosting the associated websites and managing the jury and award process.

View Wiki Loves Monuments USA website

View "Wikipedia Takes Richmond" event page

View "Wikipedia Takes Baltimore" event page

Social events

Wikimedia DC continued its WikiSalon program, holding events on July 24, August 21, September 5, and September 26. Wikimedia DC also held three social dinner meetups, on July 13, August 24, and September 14.

Attendees at the September 5 WikiSalon
Attendees at the July 13 dinner meetup

Organizational development

During the period between July and September, inclusive, the membership of Wikimedia DC increased from 57 members to 61 members, corresponding to an aggregate growth of 7%.

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 This report describes the activities of Wikimedia District of Columbia from July 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013.
+==Program events==
+===Luce and Lunder Edit-a-Thon===
+On July 19, Wikimedia DC and the Smithsonian American Art Museum held the Luce and Lunder Edit-a-Thon, part of an ongoing series of events to create and improve Wikipedia content about American art and artists.  The event included a workshop for new editors, as well as behind-the-scenes tours of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art and the Lunder Conservation Center led by Luce Center Coordinator Bridget Callahan and Programs Coordinator Chris Wayner.  Notable guests at the edit-a-thon included G. Wayne Clough, the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
+Specific [[w:Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/LuceLunder#Results|outcomes]] of the edit-a-thon included the creation of 15 new articles, 3 of which were subsequently featured in the "Did you know" section of the English Wikipedia's main page, as well as various improvements made to 13 additional articles.
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-{{color bar header|title=Activity Report for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2012–13|toc=yes}}
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+File:G W Clough at July 19, 2013 Luce Lunder Edit-o-thon 07.JPG|G. Wayne Clough, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, at the edit-a-thon
+File:Luce Edit-o-thon 02.JPG|Edit-a-thon attendees at the Luce Foundation Center
+File:Luce Edit-o-thon 28.JPG|Attendees touring the Smithsonian American Art Museum
+File:Luce Edit-o-thon 23.JPG|Edit-a-thon in progress at the Luce Foundation Center
+File:Luce Edit-o-thon 14.JPG|Edit-a-thon in progress at the Luce Foundation Center
+</gallery></center>
+===EHA, Economic History, and Wikipedia===
-This report describes the activities of Wikimedia District of Columbia from April 1, 2013 through June 30, 2013.
+On September 20, Wikimedia DC held a presentation at the annual meeting of the Economic History Association to explain Wikimedia projects, notably including Wikisource, and invite the members of the Association to improve economic history content online and to use Wikimedia in classwork.
+{{arrow button|link=w:Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/EHA|label=View event page}}
-==Program events==
+<center><gallery widths="200px" heights="200px">
-=== Presentation to Economic History Association ===
+File:EHA 20130920 presentation by Wikimedia-DC.jpg|Wikimedia DC Treasurer Peter Meyer presenting to the Economic History Association
+</gallery></center>
-[[File:EHA 20130920 presentation by Wikimedia-DC.jpg|thumb|Presentation to Economic History Association, 20 Sept 2013]]
-September 20, 2013
+===Wiki Loves Monuments USA 2013===
+As part of the world-wide Wiki Loves Monuments 2013 contest, Wikimedia DC hosted two photo expeditions, covering Baltimore and Richmond, on September 21.  Wikimedia DC was also responsible for providing the infrastructure for the entire United States portion of the contest, including hosting the associated websites and managing the jury and award process.
+{{arrow button|external=yes|link=http://wikilovesmonuments.us|label=View Wiki Loves Monuments USA website}}
+{{arrow button|link=w:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Takes America/2013/Richmond|label=View "Wikipedia Takes Richmond" event page}}
+{{arrow button|link=w:Wikipedia:Meetup/Baltimore 3|label=View "Wikipedia Takes Baltimore" event page}}
 ==Social events==
+Wikimedia DC continued its WikiSalon program, holding events on July 24, August 21, September 5, and September 26.  Wikimedia DC also held three social dinner meetups, on July 13, August 24, and September 14.
-On August 21 and Sept 26 Wikimedia DC held WikiSalons, informal gatherings of Wikimedia enthusiasts, who come together to discuss Wikimedia issues and collaboratively edit wikis.  There was no set agenda for each meeting.
-On Sept 26 several of us edited the article on "Government procurement in the United States" which was something of a mess.
-(sorry these pix are fuzzy ; it's what I have)
 <center><gallery widths="200px" heights="200px">
-File:Wiki-DC-20130821a.jpg|Wikipedia-DC chapter WikiSalon on 21 Aug 2013, about half an hour in
+File:Wikipedia 009 WikiSalon.JPG|Attendees at the September 5 WikiSalon
+File:WikiMedia DC dinner meeting 02.JPG|Attendees at the July 13 dinner meetup
-File:Wiki-DC-20130821b.jpg|Wikipedia-DC chapter WikiSalon on 21 Aug 2013, after some departures and arrivals
-File:WikiDC20130926c.jpg|thumb|Wikimedia-DC WikiSalon on 26 Sept 2013
 </gallery></center>
 ==Organizational development==
+During the period between July and September, inclusive, the membership of Wikimedia DC increased from 57 members to 61 members, corresponding to an aggregate growth of 7%.
+[[Category:Quarterly reports]]