Activity Report for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2012–13
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.
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.
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.
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%.