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Over at Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard#Call for applications: clerks, COI queue, checkuser, and oversight, there's a suggestion by Thryduulf to mention a note there in this newsletter:

I just wanted to note something else for the record. These are roles we're always recruiting for! Last year we tried to make that clear in this announcement, but I suspect that paradoxically, removing the annual call for applications might have reduced applications (whereas the intended effect was to increase them). So, I wanted to mention that anyone who is even considering whether they might be a good fit for CU/OS, presently or in the future (reasonably soon), is very welcome to reach out to ArbCom and ask. You're also welcome to ask me, of course, even after I'm off the committee in two months. Best, KevinL (aka L235 · t · c) 23:43, 9 October 2024 (UTC)

@L235 It probably wouldn't be the world's worst idea to put something similar to this in WP:ADMINNEWS, not everybody who might be interested will necessarily be watching this page. Thryduulf (talk) 00:29, 11 October 2024 (UTC)

Throwing this out there as a suggestion: Has anyone on ArbCom gone around and issued personal invites to qualified candidates? You might already be doing this (and I wouldn't know because I do not qualify for any besides clerk :D). But doesn't hurt to raise the idea. Best, HouseBlaster (talk • he/they) 00:58, 11 October 2024 (UTC)

Yes. Primefac (talk) 10:46, 11 October 2024 (UTC)

@HouseBlaster I know several arbs have reached out to individuals. If you can think of anyone who might be good for these roles, feel free to mention it to them or drop their name to ArbCom or an individual arb. I also agree with @Thryduulf's suggestion of putting it in the admin newsletter. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 16:56, 11 October 2024 (UTC)
— Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard § Call for applications: clerks, COI queue, checkuser, and oversight

I'll leave this to someone else's better sense for whether to include. Best, KevinL (aka L235 · t · c) 19:55, 11 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, editors,

The main page (Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter) states that the upcoming issue is Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter/2025/2 but the January 2025 issue hasn't been published yet. Or did I fall off of the mailing list? Thanks and happy new year! Liz ^{Read! Talk!} 23:52, 3 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the notification. I am aware and will send it in a few hours. – DreamRimmer (talk) 01:11, 4 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I didn't receive it ^Thanks,L3X1 ◊distænt write◊ 03:49, 6 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I was caught up with some other work. I will send it today. – DreamRimmer (talk) 05:32, 6 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Sysop rights have been automatically removed from Master Jay at 00:00, 16 April 2025. Should that removal be listed at Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter/2025/5 or not? GTrang (talk) 04:12, 17 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

It should be. Please feel free to add it. – DreamRimmer (talk) 04:22, 17 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I have created a script to help with the Administrators' newsletter. It includes tools to collect all newsletter-related updates for a chosen month and keeps track of both current and past months, making the process easier. You can install it from User:DreamRimmer/adminnewslettertools.js, and once installed, it will add a portlet link. Pinging folks who are active in newsletter writing. @Thryduulf, @CptViraj – DreamRimmer ■ 12:38, 13 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Sounds helpful. Thanks :) -- CptViraj (talk) 13:39, 13 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]