Talk:Grants/WikiConnect Pilot - January 2015

A very good Project!! - Approved Yohannvt 09:42, 25 February 2015 (IST)
 * Grant status is on hold
 * Grant was withdrawn by the applicant in March 2015

Comments from Karthik
I'm surprised to see that this project has been approved even though this grant request lacks clarity; I would want to know more information on the following information from both the grantee and the grantor:


 * Anniversary celebration: Which anniversary was or will be celebrated? If it was celebrated, was prior permission of the grantor was requested as the cost I see is in thousands.
 * Two workshops in Nashik: Was it conducted? If yes, then why such late grant request? Or, is it still under planning?
 * Understood about the engagement in Pune. But, how do you intend to start a new community in just two months (61 days) in Nashik and Pune. Where are the plans? It seems that even I can say that I'm plan to start a community Nagpur and apply for grant of any amount.
 * Merchandise: When you say that it will cost 5000, but 5000 for what? It will need further bifurcation.
 * Plan Wiki Activities and Khumbmela: Well, grant is not for planning, it is for implement. Obvio, planning can be part of that, but planning shouldn't be a grant.
 * Increase content in English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons:
 * How much? How will you make sure you achieve your goal? What are the plans?
 * Why only English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons? Chapter should try to create a better Indic lang project.
 * Bring in new users: Again, what is the plan?
 * Active dialogue between Hindi Wikipedia Community: Have they been consulted? Why are they not part of the grantors? Why are they not officially supporting it?
 * Two small meetups in Delhi:
 * Was the first one conducted? What was the outcome?
 * Why not engage someone from North; instead involving someone from West?

It is little depressing that the EC says that the project is good and approves it with out any comment. I would request this to be considered as the grant stataus still shows it as open. Please comment. -- ♪Karthik♫ ♪Nadar♫ 14:50, 26 February 2015 (IST)
 * Dear Karthik, Thank you so much for reviewing application.


 * 1) Wikipedia Anniversary. It will be celebrated later on.
 * 2) Two workshops were conducted in Nashik, and we are planning additional follow up workshops.
 * 3) Nashik plan was to conduct workshops and one-on-one sessions. All the best for starting community in Nagpur :)
 * 4) If you can help us to increase content on other languages, feel free to join project. :)
 * 5) Hindi Wikipedia outreach planning is going on.Anyone can become part of pilot project including yourself.
 * 6) We will share outcome soon.
 * AbhiSuryawanshi 22:46, 27 February 2015 (IST)


 * Wikipedia anniversary: So, you'll be celebrating next year; i.e. 15 January 2016.
 * Workshops in Nashik: Where it was conducted? When? How many attend?
 * Nashik Community: When you say about community, how do you define a community? Can you confirm if any people edited after the workshop? That would be be great. Also, if there are people who have edited after the workshop, please share the presentations with others.
 * Hindi Wikipedia: Who all are part of it? Whom you are talking to? I was also concerned about your travel to Delhi while it could have been done by anyone from Punjab, etc. Who approved the travel if permission was asked?
 * There are things which has not been answered: Cake for 6100? Okay, could you please drop this when you say you are not or postponning the anniversray celebration?
 * Merchandise: No bifurcation provided, please provide. Instead, you could ask this from CIS, WMIN or WMF before doing it yourself. Also, not sure if you could legally. You might want to check it with any of the mentioned organisations.
 * Increase content in English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons:How much? How will you make sure you achieve your goal? What are the plans? Why only English :: Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons? Chapter should try to create a better Indic lang project.
 * Plan Wiki Activities and Khumbmela: Well, grant is not for planning, it is for implement. Obvio, planning can be part of that, but planning shouldn't be a grant.

Dear EC, Abhishek Suryawashi was banned by the then EC which included me on the grounds that Financial Report was not provided for what his community organised; Wikipedia Summit. I'm sure you are also aware of the same and that there is a resolution. Financial Report was requested by the Chapter because the finance happened from personal account; as it in a way represents the community and that the community will hold the chapter or any other such organisations as responsible. Thus, Please Clarify. -- ♪Karthik♫ ♪Nadar♫ 13:24, 1 March 2015 (IST)
 * Reports were submitted to WMF, and I would like to include Charity Commissioner and Karnataka Court in this matter as I was banned from Chapter without any prior notification, and kindly be careful with such baseless allegations.
 * I am surprised because no one told me about ban. As per by-laws,
 * (Article V, Point 4.4) If the Executive Committee decides by a two-thirds majority to discontinue membership of a member for any proven unprofessional behavior or conduct, or action prejudicial to the interest of the Society; provided that, before any action of such a nature is taken, the concerned member is given an opportunity to appear before a meeting of the Executive Committee and make a case as to why said member should not be removed. The decision for removal will become effective only after it is ratified at the next Annual General or Special Meeting following the decision of the Executive Committee. Till such time as the decision for removal is ratified, said member's membership will be kept in suspension.
 * I never received any E-Mail from old EC or Chapter representative about my membership ban. I would like to request previous EC to clarify stand, and as this is serious violation of society act. AbhiSuryawanshi 16:46, 2 March 2015 (IST)
 * Abhishek, that message was to the EC. Let them reply. Also, we just banned from supporting you financially. Not your membership. We are well aware of all legal aspects. You please reply to my project related answers.I'm more concerned about the project related work. -- ♪Karthik♫ ♪Nadar♫ 22:20, 2 March 2015 (IST)