On February 13, Wikimedia Foundation Chair Florence Devouard announced the appointment of two new board members: Michael Snow, and developer Domas Mituzas. This week, the Signpost interviews Michael Snow; we hope to interview Mituzas for a later issue.
In her announcement, Devouard touted Snow's personal accomplishments, and his candidate statements in prior board elections:
The members of the board of trustees of Wikimedia Foundation have recently agreed to add two new board members, both being members of our community, for a term which will expire at next board elections (June-July 2008). The first is Michael Snow, long time editor of Wikipedia, and twice candidate to the board. Rather than presenting him, I recommend that you go read into detail his candidate statements, back in 2004 or in 2007. Michael is an American lawyer, has been the founder of the Signpost and is currently the Chair of the Communication Committee. He is noticeable (somehow) for being very calm and wise.
Wikipedia Signpost: First of all, Michael, congratulations on joining the Board of Trustees.
You've served as the chair of the Communications Committee, serve as an attorney and textbook writer in real-life, and, of course, were the original creator and editor of the Wikipedia Signpost. How will those experiences help you as a Board member?
Over the last 6-12 months, the Foundation has made considerable strides toward a larger organization, with more full-time employees handling Foundation duties. How do you think this process has gone so far? Do you have any concerns about this transition?
When it comes to fundraising, what do you see as the Foundation's primary strength? What do you see as its primary weakness?
As a board member, how will you ensure a balance between openness and necessary privacy in board matters?
Finally, your position expires in June. At this point, are you planning on running for a full two-year term?
On February 13, Wikimedia Foundation Chair Florence Devouard announced the appointment of two new board members: Michael Snow, and developer Domas Mituzas. This week, the Signpost interviews Michael Snow; we hope to interview Mituzas for a later issue.
In her announcement, Devouard touted Snow's personal accomplishments, and his candidate statements in prior board elections:
The members of the board of trustees of Wikimedia Foundation have recently agreed to add two new board members, both being members of our community, for a term which will expire at next board elections (June-July 2008). The first is Michael Snow, long time editor of Wikipedia, and twice candidate to the board. Rather than presenting him, I recommend that you go read into detail his candidate statements, back in 2004 or in 2007. Michael is an American lawyer, has been the founder of the Signpost and is currently the Chair of the Communication Committee. He is noticeable (somehow) for being very calm and wise.
Wikipedia Signpost: First of all, Michael, congratulations on joining the Board of Trustees.
You've served as the chair of the Communications Committee, serve as an attorney and textbook writer in real-life, and, of course, were the original creator and editor of the Wikipedia Signpost. How will those experiences help you as a Board member?
Over the last 6-12 months, the Foundation has made considerable strides toward a larger organization, with more full-time employees handling Foundation duties. How do you think this process has gone so far? Do you have any concerns about this transition?
When it comes to fundraising, what do you see as the Foundation's primary strength? What do you see as its primary weakness?
As a board member, how will you ensure a balance between openness and necessary privacy in board matters?
Finally, your position expires in June. At this point, are you planning on running for a full two-year term?
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