Wiki Society of the Philippines/Projects/Bikol Wikipedia Day

Project lead name: Irvin Sto. Tomas
Project lead username: Filipinayzd
Project lead e-mail: irvinstotomas@yahoo.com
Full project name: Bikol Wikipedia Day (Wikipedia Takes Naga and Bikol Wikipedia Edithon)
Amount requested: ₱22,850.00
Provisional target start date: November 12, 2012
Provisional completion date: November 24, 2012

Budget breakdown and target dates

Event tarpaulin = P500.00 (Nov. 12)
Souvenir shirts = P8,000.00 (Nov. 12)
Supplies = P1,350.00 (Nov. 19)

certificate holders = P500.00

one (1) ream of bond paper for the list of goals and leaflets = P300.00

five (5) packs of special paper for the certificates = P150.00

two (2) packs of photo sticker for name tags = P200.00

one (1) set of ink refill = P200.00

Cash Prize = P1,000.00 (Nov. 24)
Foods = P10,000.00 (50 pax) (Nov. 24)
Miscellaneous expenses = P2,000.00
TOTAL: P22,850.00

Project goal

The activity aims the enrichment of Wikipedia articles through a photo scavenger hunt in the city proper and an editing marathon at James O’Brien, S.J. Library. The event is in collaboration with the Ateneo de Naga University and Parasurat Bikolnon Inc. in cooperation with the City Government of Naga.

Project scope and list of activities

Bikol Wikipedia Day will happen on November 24, 2012 in celebration of the fifth anniversary of Bikol Wikipedia. Two events will happen simultaneously: Wikipedia Takes Naga and Bikol Wikipedia Edithon. Bikol Wikipedians will hold the 7th Naga Meetup at 8PM.

Wikipedia Takes Naga Project

The expected number of participants for this event is between 20 to 40 photography enthusiasts.

The assembly of participants is in Ateneo de Naga University. Information Resource Center of James O'Brien Library will be the venue of uploading of photographs gathered by the participants.
Parasurat Bikolnon Inc. will facilitate the program from registration, tallying the scores and until the awarding ceremonies.

Bikol Wikipedia Edithon Project

Target number of participants for this event is 10 to 20 persons who have participated in the Open Web Day ADNU in June earlier this year and other interested contributors.

The assembly of participants is in Ateneo de Naga University. Information Resource Center will be the venue of the editing marathon. Participants will be given access to the Bikoliana Section of James O'Brien Library.

Program

8:00AM - Registration. Wikipedia Takes Naga participants register the team members, name of the team and the team's Wikimedia Commons account. Organizers distribute kits which include the guidelines, list of goals, pen, and city map. Bikol Wikipedia Edithon participants register their names and Bikol Wikipedia username. Editors will set a target to be accomplished.
9:00AM - Event proper. Teams are given a maximum of 4 hours to take pictures of sites and objects from the list of goals. While editors discuss and build articles using Bikoliana materials as a resource.
12:00-1:00PM - Organizers start to verify and tally scores teams. Participants upload/finalize their contributions.
2:00 PM - Awarding ceremonies. Awarding of special prizes and certificates of appreciation to participants.
8:00 PM - 7th Naga Meetup.

Prizes

Souvenir shirt and P1,000.00 c/o WMPH, P5,000 c/o City Government of Naga
Giveaways: Wikipedia merchandize c/o WMPH, Naga Smiles Magazine and city map c/o City Government of Naga
Certificates of appreciation to participants, certificate of recognition to winners
Plaque of appreciation to partners

Non-financial requirements

Design of certificates and event tarpaulin
Technical support on creating multiple accounts under a single IP address
In-charge of the registration/secretariat
Assistant in verifying and uploading photos

Fit to strategy

More people will be able to access or contribute to Bikol Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.

Other benefits

We can establish partnership with the Ateneo de Naga University, Parasurat Bikolnon Inc. and City Government of Naga and photography clubs/enthusiasts .

Measures of success

We will consider this project a success if:

20 photographers join in Wikipedia Takes Naga
2,000 photos are uploaded in Wiki Commons
10 participants join in Bikol Wikipedia Edithon