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== Sunday August 23: [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:Vlucht Zwanen 1 van 4 (10383257124).jpg|thumb|Strategic flock of Wikimedians heading in a new direction.]]
The '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]]''' (SWAN) is a proposed forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the All-Affiliates Brand Meeting to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

The idea is to follow up on the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] and other strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 18:06, 20 August 2020 (UTC)

== Sunday September 20 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:Bookid-stnicholasserial4821dodg (14805019873).jpg|thumb|Birds of a feather flock together.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August SWAN meeting]] and June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates, this month we are meeting on Sunday September 20, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 02:10, 19 September 2020 (UTC)

== Sunday October 25 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:Laram777 - Friends (by).jpg|thumb|Friendship is a movement value.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following  up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]] and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]] SWAN meetings, and June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including the recent [[Wikimedia Foundation Board noticeboard/October 2020 - Proposed Bylaws changes|proposed changes to the Wikimedia Foundation Bylaws]], this month we are meeting on Sunday October 25, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 16:45, 22 October 2020 (UTC)

== Global Conversations registration reminder ==

Hi {{PAGENAME}}, 

This is a reminder that if you have not yet registered for the [[m:Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20/Transition/Global_Conversations|Global Conversations on Nov. 21 and 22]], please do so! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclZkiCaqBDZ-BPEDw0CWOU_mv95MDUa2lY5NHUsvp9MuLEVA/viewform '''Register here''']. Registration closes by Nov. 20. We will email you the login information for Zoom prior to the call. Thank you. Looking forward to welcoming you this weekend.

[[m:MPourzaki (WMF)|MPourzaki (WMF)]] ([[m:User talk:MPourzaki (WMF)|talk]]) 16:25, 17 November 2020 (UTC)
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== Sunday November 29 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==
[[File:Black Swan in Flight Crop.jpg|thumb|Take flight with us.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]], and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|October]] SWAN meetings, and June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including the recent [[Wikimedia Foundation Board noticeboard/October 2020 - Proposed Bylaws changes|proposed changes to the Wikimedia Foundation Bylaws]], this month we are meeting on Sunday November 29, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(Note that the UTC times of {{zonestamp|2020-11-29 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2020-11-29 19:00|19:00 UTC}} are the same as before, although a number of places have had daylight savings time changes since our last meeting).--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 01:30, 27 November 2020 (UTC)

== Sunday January 10 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==
[[File:Rylov Blue Expanse.jpg|thumb|Into the blue.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|October]], and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|November]] SWAN meetings, and June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/IGC-MC|SWAN input on Interim Global Council and Movement Charter]]''', this month we are meeting on Sunday January 10, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

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|<big>'''To start the exchange of ideas on the IGC early, and to help prepare before the SWAN calls, we have set up and invite everyone to participate at [[etherpad:p/SRQ9nRPoRagcA06EtttX|this etherpad]].'''</big> '''<big>If you like a more interactive way of discussing, we have also made [https://jamboard.google.com/d/19NzPOt-6XYbUni0-Ogc20Q-YOxAWAGodhUiRCwXipYI/viewer a jamboard]. Check [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/IGC-MC|here for more details]]. </big>'''
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--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 15:06, 4 January 2021 (UTC)

== Movement Strategy: Follow-Up Event on Funding for underrepresented communities ==
Hello!
You have [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20/Transition/Discuss/Cluster E|expressed interest]] in joining our follow-up event funding for underrepresented communities. It will take place on Friday, January 29, between [https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1611928837 15:00 to 17:00 UTC]. The event will take place on Zoom, [https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/95448590179 here's the Zoom link]. The call does not have a password. If you would like to have proper calendar invite for your digital calendar, please email us strategy2030{{@}}wikimedia.org. See you on Friday, --[[User:CKibelka (WMF)|Cornelius Kibelka (WMF)]] <small>[[User talk:CKibelka_(WMF)|(talk to me)]]</small> 18:52, 27 January 2021 (UTC)

== Sunday February 21 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:HAL-GroßeUlrich33-3.JPG|thumb|We are a mosiac.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|October]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|November]], and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 01|January]] SWAN meetings and June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates, this month we are meeting on Sunday February 21, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

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|<big>'''To help set priorities for the SWAN agenda, and also to help manage which global conversations should be a focus in general, we have set up and invite everyone to participate at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRkFjJmr4ZUSb_J4CVlvWwIw_1cmUWECWcJBLlPJGJNEoIXw/viewform this SWAN priorities form].'''</big>

Possible topics include [[Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees/Call for feedback: Community Board seats|Community Board seats]], [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20/Transition/Interim Global Council|Interim Global Council]], [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20/Transition/Prioritization events|Strategy prioritization]] follow-up events, [[Communications/Wikimedia brands/2030 movement brand project|Branding]], [[Universal Code of Conduct]], [[Community Resources/Grants Strategy Relaunch 2020-2021|Grant strategy]], and [[Wikimedia Foundation Chief Executive Officer Transition Team/2021|WMF CEO search]]. That is a lot of things, which are most important to cover in our upcoming SWAN meeting?
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Following the regular call, in SWAN after hours: [[Wikimedia Meet]] Jitsi social event with brainstorming for possible [[Nano Charter]] ideas, plus any other topics.

--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 17:59, 18 February 2021 (UTC)

== Sunday March 21 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:127 arte romana, cigno che si abbevera, I-II sec ca..JPG|thumb|Community as a hand-carved gem.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|October]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|November]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 01|January]], and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 02|February]] SWAN meetings and June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Community Resources/Grants Strategy Relaunch 2020-2021|Grants relaunch]], [[Universal Code of Conduct/Discussions]],
[[Wikimedia Enterprise]] / OKAPI, [[Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees/Call for feedback: Community Board seats|Community Board seats]], [[Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20/Transition/Interim_Global_Council|Interim Global Council]] + Movement Charter, and [[Wikimedia Foundation Chief Executive Officer Transition Team/2021|WMF Executive Transition]]

This month we are meeting on Sunday March 21, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#March meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(Note that the UTC times of {{zonestamp|2021-03-21 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2021-03-21 19:00|19:00 UTC}} are the same as before, although some places have had daylight savings time changes since our last meeting).--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 19:40, 17 March 2021 (UTC)

== Sunday April 25 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:Mute swan cygnet pontoon in Prospect Park (80364).jpg|thumb|Swanlings grow up together.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|October]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|November]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 01|January]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 02|February]], and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 03|March]] SWAN meetings and June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20/Transition/Interim_Global_Council|Interim Global Council]] + Movement Charter, [[Wikimedia Foundation Board noticeboard/2021-04-15 Resolution about the upcoming Board elections|WMF Resolution about the upcoming Board elections]], [[Community Resilience and Sustainability]] role in Movement Strategy coordination, [[Community Resources/Grants Strategy Relaunch 2020-2021|Grants Strategy Relaunch]], and [[Wikimedia Foundation Chief Executive Officer Transition Team/2021|WMF Executive Transition]]

This month we are meeting on Sunday April 25, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#April meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(Note that the UTC times of {{zonestamp|2021-04-25 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2021-04-25 19:00|19:00 UTC}} are the same as before, although some places may have had daylight savings time changes since our last meeting).--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 04:19, 23 April 2021 (UTC)

== Sunday June 6 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:Wetzlar (15126701911).jpg|thumb|Swan of healing.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|October]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|November]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 01|January]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 02|February]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 03|March]], and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 04|April]] SWAN meetings, as well as last June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Movement Charter]] + [[Movement Strategy/Events]], [[Wikimedia Foundation elections/2021|WMF Board elections]], [[Wikimania 2021]], and [[Community Resources/Grants Strategy Relaunch 2020-2021/Regional Committees|Grants Regional Committees]].

This month we are meeting on Sunday June 6, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#June meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2021-06-06 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2021-06-06 18:00|18:00 UTC}} – '''*Note that we have shifted the second call an hour earlier in UTC time due to popular demand and to accomodate daylight savings*'''.)--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 20:47, 3 June 2021 (UTC)

== Sunday July 25 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:Cygnus cygnus MHNT.ZOO.2010.11.12.1.jpg|thumb|The swan or the egg?]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|October]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|November]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 01|January]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 02|February]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 03|March]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 04|April]], and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 04|June]] SWAN meetings, as well as last June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Movement Charter]] + [[Movement Charter/Drafting Committee|Drafting Committee]], [[Wikimedia Foundation elections/2021|WMF Board elections]], [[Wikimania 2021]], and [[Community Resources/Grants Strategy Relaunch 2020-2021/Regional Committees|Grants Regional Committees]].

This month we are meeting on Sunday July 25, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#July meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2021-07-25 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2021-07-25 18:00|18:00 UTC}} – '''*Note that we have shifted the second call an hour earlier in UTC time due to popular demand and to accomodate daylight savings*'''.)--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 15:08, 22 July 2021 (UTC)

== Sunday September 26 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network|SWANniversary]] Party and All-Affiliates Strategic Meeting ==

[[File:Schwanenbussi Moser Cook 'n' Cake Box Gmunden.jpg|thumb|Celebrate our first anniversary with [[:c:Category:Swan-shaped food|SWAN-shaped desserts]]!]]
Join the SWANniversary on September 26 as we mark the first year of the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]]!

We will have the regular All-Affiliates Strategic Meeting, to be followed by a SWANniversary Party in the after hours session, likely through [[w:proximity chat|spatialized chat]] on WorkAdventure.

The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|October]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|November]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 01|January]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 02|February]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 03|March]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 04|April]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 04|June]], and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 07|July]] SWAN meetings, as well as last June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, we'll look together at strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Movement Charter]] + [[Movement Charter/Drafting Committee|Drafting Committee]], [[Wikimedia Foundation elections/2021|WMF Board elections]], [[Wikimania 2021]], and [[Community Resources/Grants Strategy Relaunch 2020-2021/Regional Committees|Grants Regional Committees]].

This month we are meeting on Sunday September 26, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#September meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2021-09-26 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2021-09-26 18:00|18:00 UTC}}.)--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 18:13, 22 September 2021 (UTC)

== Sunday October 31 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:Стрийський парк. Лебідь 4.JPG|thumb|A swan reflects.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|October]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|November]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 01|January]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 02|February]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 03|March]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 04|April]], and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 04|June]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 07|July]], and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 09|September]] SWAN meetings, as well as last June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Movement Charter/Drafting Committee/Set Up Process|Movement Charter Drafting Committee Set Up Process]], [[wmf:Resolution:Next Steps for Brand Work, 2021|Next Steps for Brand Work, 2021]], [[Wikipedia Asian Month 2021]], and other ongoing activities.

This month we are meeting on Sunday October 31, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#October meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2021-10-31 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2021-10-31 18:30|18:30 UTC}} – '''*Note that we have shifted the second call a half-hour later in UTC time due to [[d:Wikidata:WikidataCon 2021|WikidataCon]]*'''.)--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 01:46, 29 October 2021 (UTC)

== Sunday November 28 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting  ==

[[File:Swan Lake Ship in Lake Yamanaka IMG 0641 20130104.JPG|thumb|Chart a new course on the swan ferry.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

We'll focus on strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Hubs]]+[[Hubs/Workshop November 27, 2021|Hubs Workshop]], [[Movement Charter]]+[[Movement Charter/Drafting Committee|Drafting Committee]], [[Wikimedia Deutschland/The Future of Wikimedia Governance|WMDE's 'Future of Wikimedia Governance' proposal]], [[Wikipedia Asian Month 2021]], and other ongoing activities.

This month we are meeting on Sunday November 28, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#November meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2021-11-28 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2021-11-28 18:00|18:00 UTC}}, note that some areas recently experienced daylight savings time changes).--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 15:58, 25 November 2021 (UTC)

== Sunday February 27 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:DANCE THEATER - Swan Lake Loch na hEala, at Brooklyn Academy of Music (48921346868).jpg|thumb|To dance is to fly.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

We'll focus on strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Hubs/Dialogue|Hubs+Dialogue]], [[Movement Charter]], [[Universal Code of Conduct/Enforcement guidelines/Voter information|Universal Code of Conduct+Enforcement Voting]], [[Brand]], [[Gender gap/International Women's Day|International Women's Day+Gender Gap]] and [[WikiForHumanRights]] campaigns, and other ongoing activities.

This month we are meeting on Sunday February 27, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#February 2022 meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2022-02-27 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2022-02-27 18:00|18:00 UTC}}).----[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 03:17, 24 February 2022 (UTC)
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== Sunday April 3 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:The Silver Swan, Bowes Museum - geograph.org.uk - 1467117.jpg|thumb|[[Bot]]s in precious metals are part of our community too.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

We'll focus on strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Universal Code of Conduct/Enforcement guidelines/Voting|UCoC Voting]], [[Hubs/Global Conversations March 12, 2022|Hubs Global Conversation]] held + [[CEE Talks/CEE Hub update|CEE Hub update]], [[Movement Charter]] + [[Leadership Development Working Group]], [[mw:Reading/Web/Desktop Improvements|Desktop Improvements]], [[Celebrate Women]] in March + International Women's Day, [[Wikimania 2022]] survey concluded + [[mw:Wikimedia Hackathon 2022|Wikimedia Hackathon 2022]] May 20-22 + local events, and other ongoing activities.

This month we are meeting on Sunday April 3, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#April 2022 meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2021-04-03 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2021-04-03 18:00|18:00 UTC}}, note that some areas recently experienced daylight savings time changes).--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 12:45, 30 March 2022 (UTC)
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== Sunday May 8 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:Allegory of Music (Echecs amoureux).jpg|thumb|Swans are musical creatures.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

We'll focus on strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Call for Candidates|2022 Board of Trustees Call for Candidates]], [[Movement Charter/Content]] preliminary narrative, [[Human Rights Policy Community Conversations]], [[Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan/2022-2023/draft/Your Input|Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan Feedback]], [https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org/thread/UU76SJ5LZI5MA5F3WC3NSY4UMGDQTGXR/#TNMMK5HEQQ3H4MSLEPXV72LI567OIJPB IP blocking and Open Proxies discussion], [[mw:Wikimedia Hackathon 2022|Wikimedia Hackathon 2022]] May 20-22 + local events, and other ongoing activities.

This month we are meeting on Sunday May 8, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#May 2022 meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2021-05-08 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2021-05-08 18:00|18:00 UTC}}, note that some areas recently experienced daylight savings time changes).--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 18:57, 4 May 2022 (UTC)
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== Sunday June 5 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:Emil Pottner - Schwäne. Holzschnitt, c. 1900.jpg|thumb|Swan impressions.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

We'll focus on strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Movement Charter]], [[Hubs/Global_Conversations_June_24-26,_2022|Hubs Global Conversation this June]], [[Movement Strategy/Forum/Proposal|WMF Proposal for Movement Strategy Forum]], [https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org/message/I4XINR6SZTJOWTLOILK5KOCSQ6HTYZ2E/ New rounds of WMF Conference Funds including in-person events], [[Communications/Sound Logo/Contest proposal|WMF Proposal for Sound Logo Contest]], WMF Elections [[Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Affiliate Organization Participation/Analysis Committee|Analysis Committee]] selection, [[wikimania:Program]] submissions due June 10 (scholarship and local event grants due June 3) and other ongoing activities.

This month we are meeting on Sunday June 5, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#June 2022 meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2021-06-05 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2021-06-05 18:00|18:00 UTC}}).--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] via [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 18:20, 1 June 2022 (UTC)
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== Sunday July 3 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:Aratea 46v.jpg|thumb|Swan celestial.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

We'll focus on strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Movement Charter]], [[Hubs/Global_Conversations_June_24-26,_2022|Hubs Global Conversation last week]], [[Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Affiliate Organization Participation|Affiliate voting period to shortlist WMF Board candidates]] (July 1-15), [[wikimania:Help desk|Wikimania]] updates, [[mw:Reading/Web/Desktop Improvements/Updates/Talk to Web/28-06-2022|Desktop improvements]], [https://wikimediafoundation.org/news/2022/06/21/wikimedia-enterprise-announces-google-and-internet-archive-first-customers/ Wikimedia Enterprise first customers], Call for program submissions and updates for a global diversity of regional/linguistic Wiki-Conferences, [[Wikidata:Wikidata:Wiki Mentor Africa|Wikidata:Wiki Mentor Africa]] and other ongoing activities.

This month we are meeting on Sunday July 3, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#July 2022 meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2021-07-03 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2021-07-03 18:00|18:00 UTC}}).--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] via [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 12:58, 30 June 2022 (UTC)
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== Sunday November 13 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:Swan - from a bestiary.jpg|thumb|{{Q|830560}}⊆{{Q|1459574}}⊆{{Q|13136}}.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

We'll focus on strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Research & Technology Fund/Wikimedia Research Fund|Wikimedia Research Fund]], [[Wikimedia Foundation Legal department/Announcement/2023 OC and CRC appointments process|2023 Ombuds commission and Case Review Committee appointments process]], feedback on [[Movement Charter/Community Consultation|consultation]] and [[Movement Charter/Community Consultation/Announcement/Ask Me Anything Sessions|community session]] of the [[Movement Charter Drafting Committee]], various [[Wikimania]] topics: ([[:wikimania:2023:Ideas|ideas/suggestions for]] [[:wikimania:2023:Wikimania|Wikimania 2023]], [[:wikimania:2024:Expressions of Interest|expressions of interest for Wikimania 2024 and beyond]], expressions of interest to join [[Wikimania committee|Wikimania Steering Committee]]), and other ongoing activities.

This month we are meeting on Sunday November 13, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#November 2022 meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2022-11-13 02:00|02:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2022-11-13 16:00|16:00 UTC}}<br><u>UTC times are different from before</u>, and also note that some areas may have recently experienced daylight savings time changes.).--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] via [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 18:59, 9 November 2022 (UTC)
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== Sunday July 16 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting (Global Council focus, now available in ar, es, fr!) ==

[[File:Schwanengelege 3.jpg|thumb|SWAN: The Next Generation]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

We'll focus on strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[:wikimania:2023:Wikimania|Wikimania Singapore]], Future of SWAN, [[Movement Charter/Content]] new sections (particularly [[Movement Charter/Content/Global Council]]), other activities you submit, and we will top it all off with a grand finale AI Happy Hour / Doom Hour!

This month we are meeting on Sunday July 16, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#July 2023 meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2023-07-16 02:00|02:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2023-07-16 16:00|16:00 UTC}}<br><u>Note that we are now meeting on Zoom, with interpretation in the 2nd session in {{ar}} {{es}} {{fr}}</u>--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 02:44, 12 July 2023 (UTC)
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== Sunday June 23 [[metawiki:Strategic_Wikimedia_Affiliates_Network/2024_06|Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting (WMF BoT statement on Movement Charter ratification) ==

[[File:A bevy of swans, adding up to the nature's beautiful evening at Nymphenburg, Munich.jpg|thumb|A group of SWANs heading to the meeting]]
Hello everyone!

The [[:metawiki:Strategic_Wikimedia_Affiliates_Network|Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[:metawiki:Wikimedia_movement_affiliates|Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas about current developments in the Wikimedia Movement. It expands on the model of the [[:metawiki:All-Affiliates Brand Meeting|All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for further [[:metawiki:Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]] work.

At this meeting we will focus on the [[:metawiki:Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard/Board_liaisons_reflections_on_final_Movement_charter_draft|recent statement by the WMF Board of Trustees liaisons statement on the Movement Charter]] in which the liaisons stated that they will be '''recommending the Board of Trustees not to ratify the final draft of the Movement Charter'''. The [[:metawiki:Movement Charter/Ratification/Voting|community and affiliate votes on the ratification]] are supposed to start on Tuesday, 25 June. This meeting offers a venue to discuss the situation and formulate the "next steps".

This month, '''we are meeting on Sunday, June 23''', and '''[[:metawiki:Strategic_Wikimedia_Affiliates_Network/2024_06#Participants_2|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2024-06-23 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2024-06-23 16:00|16:00 UTC}}

[[:metawiki:User:Nadzik|Nadzik]] ([[:metawiki:User talk:Nadzik|talk]]) 16:35, 22 June 2024 (UTC)
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== Reminder to vote now to ratify the Wikimedia Movement Charter ==

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:''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Charter/Drafting Committee/Announcement - Ratification vote reminder (previous voters)|You can find this message translated into additional languages on Meta-wiki.]] [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Translate&group=page-{{urlencode:Movement Charter/Drafting Committee/Announcement - Ratification vote reminder (previous voters)}}&language=&action=page&filter= {{int:please-translate}}]''
Dear Wikimedian,

You are receiving this message because you previously voted in the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Charter/Drafting Committee/Elections|2021 Movement Charter Drafting Committee (MCDC) election]].

This is a reminder that if you have not voted yet on the ratification of the final Wikimedia Movement Charter draft, please do so by '''July 9, 2024''' at '''23:59 UTC'''.

You can read the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Charter|final text of the Wikimedia Movement Charter in your language]]. Following that, [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Charter/Ratification/Voting#Voter eligibility criteria|check on whether you are eligible to vote]]. If you are eligible, cast your vote on [[m:Special:SecurePoll/vote/398|SecurePoll]].

On behalf of the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement_Charter/Ratification/Voting#Electoral_Commission|Charter Electoral Commission]],<section end="announcement-content" />

[[m:User:RamzyM (WMF)|RamzyM (WMF)]] 15:24, 5 July 2024 (UTC)
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== Sunday July 28 [[Strategic_Wikimedia_Affiliates_Network/2024_07|Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting (Results of Movement Charter ratification) ==

[[File:Cisne (Cygnus olor) en el Palacio de Nymphenburg, Múnich, Alemania35.JPG|thumb|SWANs gathering for a conversation]]
Hello everyone!

The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network|Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network (SWAN)]] is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia_movement_affiliates|Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas about current developments in the Wikimedia Movement. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting|All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for further [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]] work.

At this meeting we will focus on the results of the [[Movement Charter/Ratification/Voting|Movement Charter ratification]]. We will also discuss the aftermath of the [[Wikimedia Foundation Board noticeboard/Board resolution and vote on the proposed Movement Charter|Board of Trustees' decision to veto the Movement Charter]], including their [[Wikimedia Foundation Board noticeboard/Board resolution and vote on the proposed Movement Charter/Appendix|recent proposals]]. We will also cover updates about upcoming [[wikimania:Wikimania 2024|Wikimania 2024]].

This month, '''we are meeting on Sunday, July 28''', and '''[[Strategic_Wikimedia_Affiliates_Network/2024_07#Participants_2|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2024-07-28 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2024-07-28 16:00|16:00 UTC}}

[[User:Nadzik|Nadzik]] ([[User talk:Nadzik|talk]]) 19:55, 18 July 2024 (UTC)
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