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Line 50: ===Brief notes=== '''Foundation launches endowment''': In a significant move—after intense and sporadic debate during the past five years—the WMF has [https://blog.wikimedia.org/2016/01/14/wikipedia-15-foundation-endowment/ announced] the launching of the [https://15.wikipedia.org/endowment.html Wikimedia Endowment]. The ambition is to raise US$100M over the next 10 years, to ensure the financial security and longevity of the organization. The ''Signpost'' will cover this decision in more detail in subsequent editions. <small>[[User:Tony1\|T]]</small> '''Bernie Sanders campaign ~~orders~~ takedown order rescinded''': This week, the Foundation complied with [[:wmf:File:Bernie_Sanders_-_Wikimedia_Commons_DMCA_takedown_-_Redacted.pdf\|demands]] from the [[Bernie Sanders]] presidential campaign to remove several logos, citing [[DMCA]]. {{u\|Jalexander-WMF\|James Alexander}} [[commons:Commons:Office_actions/DMCA_notices#Bernie_Sanders_Logos\|said]], "We also contacted the attorneys representing the Bernie Sanders campaign to discuss the issue, and they asked that WMF carry out a takedown in compliance with the DMCA rather than work with the community to update the licensing information or allow the images." Following the removal, {{u\|Odder}} filed a [[:wmf:File:Bernie_Sanders_logos_DMCA_counter_notice_Redacted.pdf\|counterclaim]]; James Alexander has now [https://wikimediafoundation.org/w/index.php?title=DMCA_Bernie_Sanders_Logos&diff=prev&oldid=104665 advised] that the DMCA takedown has been withdrawn by the filer, and all images have been undeleted. The spat was [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2016/01/bernie-sanders-campaign-sends-dmca-notice-to-wikipedia-over-logos/ covered] in ''[[ArsTechnica]]'' (Jan. 15). <small>[[User:Go Phightins!\|GP]], [[User:Jayen466\|AK]]</small> '''WMF January Metrics and Activities Meeting''': A video of the event is [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpZOx1Mzmuk here]. <small>[[User:Tony1\|T]]</small> '''Board minutes''': The [[:wmf:Minutes/2015-11-07\|minutes of the November 7, 2015 board meeting]] have been published on wikimediafoundation.org. Some key points: The board discussed "the possibility of charging for premium access to the services and APIs, expanding major donor and foundation fundraising, providing specific services for a fee, or limiting the Wikimedia Foundation's growth. The Board emphasized the importance of keeping free access to the existing APIs and services, keeping operational growth in line with the organization's effectiveness, providing room for innovation in the Foundation's activities, and other potential fundraising strategies. The Board asked Lila to analyze and develop some of these potential strategies for further discussion at a Board meeting in 2016." Boryana Dineva and Dariusz Jemielniak "presented on the process for Board recruitment to fill Jan-Bart's and Stu's seats after December 2015", and "the Board voted to approve a gift from the Knight Foundation after a motion by James seconded by Denny." Jimmy Wales' term on the board was renewed. <small>[[User:Jayen466\|AK]]</small>

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