Affiliations Committee/Resolutions/Recognition of Wiki Cemeteries User Group

Whereas:
  1. Recognizing Wikimedia User Groups is the responsibility of the Affiliations Committee;
  2. Wiki Cemeteries User Group has submitted an application for recognition, which has been reviewed by the Affiliations Committee;
  3. The scope of the group, which can be found on their meta page, is to "Collaborate around the scope of cemeteries with existing Affiliates. Connecting with new partners and editors, specially in the field of traditional genealogy.Understanding cultural sensitivities around the theme of cemeteries. Understanding cemetery culture, including the role of caretakers, specialty items (e.g. flags for veterans, flower wreaths), and so forth"; and
Application Review
With regard to Wiki Cemeteries User Group's application for user group status and criteria:
  • At least 3 active Wikimedia editors: CRITERION MET
  • Focus advances Wikimedia: CRITERION MET
  • Mission aligned with Wikimedia Foundation: CRITERION MET
  • Compliance with naming guidelines and trademark policy: CRITERION MET
  • Information about group published on a Wikimedia wiki: CRITERION MET
  • Plans for activities or efforts to advance Wikimedia projects: CRITERION MET
  • Allows new members: CRITERION MET
  • Two designated contacts for Wikimedia Foundation: CRITERION MET
It is the opinion of the Affiliations Committee that the group meets the requirements for Wikimedia User Group status.
Therefore be it resolved that Wiki Cemeteries User Group is recognized as a Wikimedia User Group for a one-year, renewable period, effective on 01 December 2019.

References edit

Liaison's Signature edit

Per the Wikimedia user group approval process, this application has been approved on 01 December 2019 on behalf of the Affiliations Committee:

  1. DNdubane (WMF) (talk) 21:06, 6 December 2019 (UTC)[reply]