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Hydra Allies Interest Group
Members: Mark Bussey, Bess Sadler
Charter:
The group holds a quarterly call to identify opportunities to:
Make Hydra safer from harassment
Encourage diversity
Support women and other minorities in our community
These actions may take place in many contexts, including, but not limited to:
Enhancing and clarifying community practice such as the Anti-Harassment Policy, or the Participant Guide
Arranging training or forums for discussion at local, regional, and worldwide community events
Actively engaging in hydra community forums (IRC, e-mail, calls) to foster more open collaboration
Planned Meetings:
Q1 2016: February - Doodle Poll here: http://doodle.com/poll/zh42mt5kxs8w74g3
Agenda & Notes: Q1 2016 Hydra Allies Interest Group Meeting
Q2 2016: TBD
Q3 2016: TBD (sometime before HC2016)
Q4 2016: TBD (decide whether to continue or retired the Interest Group)
2016-10-08 Retiring the IG: Notes
Due to various other commitments and priorities, I have not had the time to invest in this group I had hoped. However, I'm encouraged that many of the topics this group was intended to address are finding much more natural and integrated homes throughout the community. I just attended the largest and most diverse Hydra Connect meeting yet, and am excited by:
The diversity of attendees and first time presenters at Hydra Connect 2016 (HC2016). We can still do better, but we're trending in the right direction.
The active discussion and updating of the Hydra Participation Guide among the Samvera Community Helpers prior to HC2016. We'd love new and more helpers online and at events!
The first ever Mentorship Program at Hydra Connect at a Hydra event during HC2016
I feel privileged to be part of a community that aspires to openness and diversity as seriously as ours does. It makes me feel much more comfortable retiring this specific group.
Cheers
Mark Bussey