Nominations for the Executive Committee 2012/Sohan Maheshwar

Nomination form for Wikimedia Chapter EC Election

(To be initiated by Proposer and updated by Seconder and the Candidate wishing to contest for Election and submitted as per the due date)

Proposal details
Name of the candidate: Sohan Maheshwar

Membership ID (can be updated by Candidate later): IN-51

Member Since (can be updated by Candidate later): 2011

(As per Wikimedia Chapter by-laws, a Member for election to Executive Committee should have been member for at least 3 months before the date of the meeting of the AGM/Election).

Proposer:

Name: Naveen Francis

Signature(Use Wiki Signature): naveenpf 11:50, 10 August 2012 (IST)

Membership ID: INDI-063

Seconder:

Name:Srikanth Ramakrishnan

Signature(Use Wiki Signature): --HKTRPL 18:42, 10 August 2012 (IST)

Membership ID: INDI-208

Acceptance by the Candidate
'''Short Profile (including past involvment in Wikimedia activities in not more than 100

Apart from reading Wikipedia everyday, I also contribute to editing articles especially related to the local music scene. I have also conducted two successful WikiAcademies. One in PSRR Sivakasi and the other at Pragyaan - the tech fest of NIT-Trichy. Both were tremendous learning experiences for the participants (I hope!) and me. I develop mobile apps for a living and also write for a local music publication.

Position Statement/Letter of intent (in not more than 200 words):

If elected i would like to further the aspirations of the Chapter especially by increasing the number active members. I think the key in this day and age is to use social media effectively. Publicity through the right social channels can tremendously improve the participation in the community which would lead to a higher number of Wikipedia users and editors. Additionally, having conducted two WikiAcadamies, i would like to see more outreach sessions taking place. I will also help the chapter in its regular tasks as it sets to accomplish its short-term and long-term goals.

I, Sohan Maheshwar solemnly affirm to hold the aims and objectives of Wikimedia Chapter in highest esteem and strive to the best of my ability in serving the cause of Wikimedia Chapter.

Place: Bangalore

Date: 10.8.2012

Signature(Use Wiki Signature): Sohanmaheshwar 11:55, 10 August 2012 (IST)

Name: Sohan Maheshwar