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Meet the Connect Moderators

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Caption: A graphic of the earth that shows people located in different areas next to the words "Connect Moderators."Caption: A graphic of the earth that shows people located in different areas next to the words "Connect Moderators."Connect Moderators are Local Guides just like you and me. They apply the knowledge they’ve gained as active members of our community to moderate Connect and help improve the experience for everyone. You may see them welcoming newcomers, explaining the program, answering questions, and sharing their knowledge with others.

 

Meet your moderators (appearing in the order in which they joined as a Connect Moderator):

 

Caption: A photo of Ivan at a baseball stadium.Caption: A photo of Ivan at a baseball stadium.

@iyudhi from the United States who speaks Bahasa Indonesia and English. Learn more about Ivan here.

 

Caption: A photo of Ermes enjoying the outdoors.Caption: A photo of Ermes enjoying the outdoors.

@ermest from Italy who speaks Italian and English. Learn more about Ermes here.

 

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@FaridTDF from Argentina who speaks Spanish. Learn more about Farid here.

 

Caption: A photo of Gregg smiling while sitting.Caption: A photo of Gregg smiling while sitting.

@Flash from Canada who speaks English. Learn more about Gregg here.

 

Caption: A photo of Karen smiling at a Google event.Caption: A photo of Karen smiling at a Google event.

@KarenVChin from the United States who speaks English. Learn more about Karen here.

 

Caption: A photo of Paul standing in front of a wall of graffiti.Caption: A photo of Paul standing in front of a wall of graffiti.

@PaulPavlinovich from Australia who speaks English. Learn more about Paul here.

 

Caption: A photo of Ludwig on a hike.Caption: A photo of Ludwig on a hike.

@LudwigGermany from Germany who speaks German and English. Learn more about Ludwig here.

 

Caption: A photo of Sonia smiling.Caption: A photo of Sonia smiling.

 @SoniaK from Bangladesh who speaks Bangla and English. Learn more about Sonia here.

 

Caption: A photo of Nunung smilingCaption: A photo of Nunung smiling

@NunungAfuah from Indonesia who speaks Bahasa Indonesia and English. Learn more about Nunung here.

 

Caption: A photo of Adrian in a sunny street.Caption: A photo of Adrian in a sunny street.

@AdrianLunsong from Malaysia who speaks English. Learn more about Adrian here. 

 

 

Caption: A photo of Hiroyuki before enjoying a meal.Caption: A photo of Hiroyuki before enjoying a meal.

@HiroyukiTakisawa from Japan who speaks Japanese and English. Learn more about Hiroyuki here.

 

Caption: A photo of Torben smiling for the cameraCaption: A photo of Torben smiling for the camera

@TorM from Germany who speaks German and English. Learn more about Torben here.

 

Caption: A photo of Steve with an Android Oreo statue.Caption: A photo of Steve with an Android Oreo statue.

@SP31 from the United States who speaks English and some Haitian-Creole. Learn more about Steve here.

 

Caption: A photo of Jesi holding her DSLR camera.Caption: A photo of Jesi holding her DSLR camera.

@Jesi from Argentina who speaks Spanish and English. Learn more about Jesi here.

 

Caption: A photo of Jordan holding a chocolate treat in hand.Caption: A photo of Jordan holding a chocolate treat in hand.

@JordanSB from the United States who speaks English. Learn more about Jordan here.

 

Caption: A photo of Sumaiya in front of a Google board.Caption: A photo of Sumaiya in front of a Google board.

@SumaiyaZafrin from Bangladesh who speaks Bengali and English. Learn more about Sumaiya here.

 

Caption: A photo of Omer hugging an Android statue.Caption: A photo of Omer hugging an Android statue.

@OmerAli from Pakistan who speaks Urdu, Punjabi, and English. Learn more about Omer here.

 

Caption: A photo of Jan enjoying the outdoors.Caption: A photo of Jan enjoying the outdoors.

@JanVanHaver from Belgium who speaks Dutch, English, German, and French. Learn more about Jan here.

 

Caption: A photo of Emeka in a Local Guides t-shirt.Caption: A photo of Emeka in a Local Guides t-shirt.

@EmekaUlor from Nigeria who speaks English, Igbo, Hausa, and some Yoruba. Learn more about Emeka here.

 

Caption: A both of Jane giving the thumbs up in front of a lake.Caption: A both of Jane giving the thumbs up in front of a lake. 

@JaneBurunina from Ukraine who speaks Ukrainian, Russian, and English. Learn more about Jane here.

 

Caption: A photo of Luigi smiling in a park.Caption: A photo of Luigi smiling in a park.

@LuigiZ from Italy who speaks Italian, English, and a bit of Dutch. Learn more about Luigi here.

 

Caption: A photo of Alexandre in front of a building.Caption: A photo of Alexandre in front of a building.

@AlexandreCampbell from Brazil who speaks Portuguese, English, and some Spanish. Learn more about Alexandre here.

 

Caption: A photo of Shafiul wearing a Local Guides t-shirt.Caption: A photo of Shafiul wearing a Local Guides t-shirt.

@ShafiulB from Bangladesh who speaks Bengali and English. Learn more about Shafiul here.

 

Caption: A photo of Penny in a boat.Caption: A photo of Penny in a boat.

@PennyChristie from Australia who speaks English and Greek. Learn more about Penny here.

 

Caption: A photo of Megan smiling for the camera.Caption: A photo of Megan smiling for the camera.

@Kwiksatik from the United States who speaks English and some Spanish. Learn more about Megan here.

 

Caption: A photo of Feliciana posing with a Google bicycle during Connect Live 2019.Caption: A photo of Feliciana posing with a Google bicycle during Connect Live 2019.

@Velvel from Indonesia who speaks English, Bahasa Indonesia, and Mandarin Chinese. Learn more about Feliciana here.

 

Caption: A photo of Kashif in front of some buildings.Caption: A photo of Kashif in front of some buildings.

@Kashifmisidia from Pakistan who speaks Urdu, English, Sindhi, Memon, and some Gujarati. Learn more about Kashif here.

 

Caption: A photo of Nyai on a street in San Jose.Caption: A photo of Nyai on a street in San Jose.

@Nyainurjanah from Indonesia who speaks Sundanese, Bahasa Indonesia, and English. Learn more about Nyai here. 

 

Caption: A photo of Cecilia smiling for the camera.Caption: A photo of Cecilia smiling for the camera.

@CeciliaRatto from Argentina who speaks Spanish and English. Learn more about Cecilia here.

 

Caption: A photo of Sagir wearing a Local Guides t-shirt.Caption: A photo of Sagir wearing a Local Guides t-shirt.

@Sagir from Nigeria who speaks English, Hausa, and Fulani, and understands Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, and Spanish. Learn more about Sagir here.

 

Caption: A photo of Silvina smiling for the camera.Caption: A photo of Silvina smiling for the camera.

@SilvyC from Argentina who speaks Spanish and English. Learn more about Silvina here.

 

Caption: A photo of Ricardo at a fancy place.Caption: A photo of Ricardo at a fancy place.

@LightRich from Mexico who speaks Spanish and English. Learn more about Ricardo here.

 

Caption: A photo of Adam posing for the camera.Caption: A photo of Adam posing for the camera.

@AdamGT from Australia who speaks English. Learn more about Adam here.

 

Caption: A photo of Tushar in front of the Golden Gate bridge.Caption: A photo of Tushar in front of the Golden Gate bridge.

@Tushar_Suradkar from India who speaks English and Hindi. Learn more about Tushar here.

 

Caption: A photo of Indah smilingCaption: A photo of Indah smiling

@indahnuria from Indonesia, who speaks English and Bahasa Indonesia. Learn more about Indah here.

 

Caption: A photo of Denise smilingCaption: A photo of Denise smiling

@Denise_Barlock from USA, who speaks English. Learn more about Denise here.

 

Caption: A photo of Luis smilingCaption: A photo of Luis smiling

@LaloPadilla from Mexico, who speak Spanish and English. Learn more about Lalo here.

 

Caption: A selfie of Naresh smiling.Caption: A selfie of Naresh smiling.

@NareshDarji from India, who speaks Hindi and English. Learn more about Naresh here.

 

Caption: A photo of Isha smiling.Caption: A photo of Isha smiling.

@Globe_trotter_Ish from UK, who speaks English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, and some German. Learn more about Isha here

 

Caption: A photo of Falguni smiling.Caption: A photo of Falguni smiling.

@FalguniP from Mumbai, India, who speaks English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati, Kutchi. Learn more about Falguni here.

 

Caption: A photo of Sophea smiling.Caption: A photo of Sophea smiling.

@Sophia_Cambodia from Cambodia, who speaks Khmer and English. Learn more about Sophea here.

 

Caption: A photo of Morten smiling.Caption: A photo of Morten smiling.

@MortenCopenhagen from Denmark, who speaks English and Danish. Learn more about Morten here.

 

Caption: A photo of Shola smiling.Caption: A photo of Shola smiling.

 

@SholaIB from Nigeria, who speaks English, French, and Yoruba. Learn more about Shola here.

 

You can expect that Connect Moderators will be willing to share their knowledge with you, whether it be about Google Maps, the Local Guides program or Connect. They're pretty popular and not on Connect constantly, nor are they expected to be, so please be patient and mindful of the 5 cores values of Connect as you normally would. Do not tag them just because you want them to see your post. Connect Moderators are not Google employees, nor do they have any special superpowers beyond being awesome Local Guides. If you need something urgent or sensitive, please reach out to one of the Google Moderators.

 

Please give these amazing Local Guides a virtual high-five and thank you!

 

Interested in becoming a moderator for Local Guides Connect? Here’s what we’re looking for:

  • Local Guides Level 5+ who actively and consistently contribute to Google Maps and Local Guides Connect, following our program rules and 5 cores values of Connect.
  • Friendly and respectful community members who help keep Connect a warm, welcoming and informative place with their knowledge, accuracy and tone.

There is no application or nomination process. Keep contributing and engaging with your fellow Local Guides and the Local Guides team will be in touch if you are selected.


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Level 10

@PaulPavlinovich Lol, This got me laughing profusely 😂😂😂😂. Timezone Niche Lol. Seems @PaulPavlinovich noticed my timezone 👍👍. Would be @PaulPavlinovich to see you with the badge one day 😊😊.

Connect Moderator

I think you cover about 22 hours of the day @HelloSamsonR I often wonder how you actually manage it.

Level 9

@PaulPavlinovich yeah that's right , you go directly to the very important points ,

I like when summarize any topic 😊👍🎉🎉

@HelloSamsonR will forget sleep soon 😴😴

Level 10

@PaulPavlinovich Lol, 😂😂😂. Well can't even cover that. What I do is check ☑ and go 😂😂. It's a nice system I kept in place to help me stay connected. One thing 😞 I don't use most social medias like the way I use connect for some time now. 😊 because I enjoy connect more than those. An a calculation done by me, putting together the mins.  I found out I spend 8hours a day. I know it is small 😊. I hope to improve on that maybe in the future 😊😊😊👍


@PaulPavlinovich wrote:

I think you cover about 22 hours of the day @HelloSamsonR I often wonder how you actually manage it.


 

Level 10

@PaulPavlinovich wrote:

I would imagine the level has gone up @GYours but I also suspect that the most important aspects are how you contribute within Local Guides Connect. Are you welcoming and helpful to new people? Do you contribute positively to posts? Are you answering questions and perhaps getting a few solutions notched up? How you contribute outside of LGC would likely be checked too - are you a overall positive Local Guide? If this sounds like you then you would get noticed and in time invited. I too would be happy to contribute as a moderator, especially since I would fill a time zone niche for when @HelloSamsonR is sleeping (yes that actually does happen occasionally). You never know what tomorrow brings :).


You should definitely be invited to join Connect Moderator family @PaulPavlinovich 🙂

Level 9

Me too Vote for @PaulPavlinovich 👍🎉🎁🎉🎁🎅🎁🎉🎁🎅

Level 10

@PaulPavlinovich wrote:

I would imagine the level has gone up @GYours but I also suspect that the most important aspects are how you contribute within Local Guides Connect. Are you welcoming and helpful to new people? Do you contribute positively to posts? Are you answering questions and perhaps getting a few solutions notched up? How you contribute outside of LGC would likely be checked too - are you a overall positive Local Guide? If this sounds like you then you would get noticed and in time invited. I too would be happy to contribute as a moderator, especially since I would fill a time zone niche for when @HelloSamsonR is sleeping (yes that actually does happen occasionally). You never know what tomorrow brings :).


Hi @PaulPavlinovich

Some excellent advice there.

I don't suppose you have any idea whether there are any UK based Moderators out there, and if so, how to contact them?

Every Moderator I've come across to date, are on the other side of the pond....

Cheers

Brian

@TraciC @LucioV

Connect Moderator

Hi @GYours,

 

I am one of the newer Connect Moderators on the other side of the pond.

 

I can tell you there 3 Moderators in Europe you can connect with:

 

  1. @Csaba in Hungary
  2. @ErmesT in Italy
  3. @Myrathor in Czech Republic 

In the beginning of this thread, there are photos of what each of us Connect Moderators look like and where each of us is located at and what languages we speak.

 

As for Local Guides Community Moderators, there are many Local Guides Communities in the UK:

 

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1AU7p_7fTAdA5XsSvbgNPHJ9t1XM

 

If you have not done so already, here in Local Guides Connect in the General Discussions forum, we have a monthly introductions thread in which you can formally introduce yourself to the Connect Community.  It's a great opportunity to introduce yourself, share your Local Guides interests and passions and be able to meet other Local Guides, many who are moderators in their own Local Guides communities, not only from the UK but from around the world. 

 

Cheers,

Karen

Level 10

Hi All

I'd like to say a very warm welcome from the UK, but it's freezing here at the moment 😉

Keep up the excellent work

Cheers

Brian

Level 10

@KarenVChin wrote:

Hi @GYours,

 

I am one of the newer Connect Moderators on the other side of the pond.

 

I can tell you there 3 Moderators in Europe you can connect with:

 

  1. @Csaba in Hungary
  2. @ErmesT in Italy
  3. @Myrathor in Czech Republic 

In the beginning of this thread, there are photos of what each of us Connect Moderators look like and where each of us is located at and what languages we speak.

 

As for Local Guides Community Moderators, there are many Local Guides Communities in the UK:

 

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1AU7p_7fTAdA5XsSvbgNPHJ9t1XM

 

If you have not done so already, here in Local Guides Connect in the General Discussions forum, we have a monthly introductions thread in which you can formally introduce yourself to the Connect Community.  It's a great opportunity to introduce yourself, share your Local Guides interests and passions and be able to meet other Local Guides, many who are moderators in their own Local Guides communities, not only from the UK but from around the world. 

 

Cheers,

Karen


Hi @KarenVChin

 

Many thanks for this information, I'll begin penning my intro:-)

Perfect timing with July fast approaching.

 

I've already checked out (and joined) the Birmingham Community.  Two minor issues;  most of the members don't actually live in Birmingham, and it's not a very active community. 

I'm hoping to address these issues...

Sensible approach would be to set up a Midlands Local Guides Community (as all the existing Members live in the area known as 'The Midlands') - which would also open it up to a wider community.

 

Oh, and before I forget to ask - I couldn't help noticing that two of the Moderators are wearing Local Guide T-Shirts; so where do I place my order?

 

Cheers

Brian

 

 

Connect Moderator

@GYours,

 

Great, you want to create a Local Guides Community in your area! If you haven't done so already, check out  Local Guides resource: Community Moderator 101.

 

As for the Local Guides T-Shirts, if they were a teal blue, they were given out as the annual "Thank You" gifts from the Local Guides team at the end of 2015. None were given out in 2016. Don't know if they will be given out again in 2017. Only Local Guides them will let us know if this will ever happen again.

 

If the T-shirts mentioned a particular Local Guides community, you will see them in photos here on Connect posted by fellow Local Guides, they were made by the specific Local Guides community at their expense. 

 

My suggestion is to keep checking the Google Merchandise Store site: www.googlemerchandisestore.com and to go to your region: Europe. They have carried something in the past. It's not always there. 

 

Good Luck!

 

Cheers,

Karen

Level 8

I am taking this opportunity to Congratulate our newest Connect Moderators, @IlankovanT and @KarenVChin 

 

Time to celebrate 🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

 

Cheers

 

Level 9

Congrats to all Connect Moderators and special thanks to Google Moderators for making this community friendly place for all members.

Googler

Welcome, welcome, @PaulPavlinovich!!!!


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Level 9

@TraciC wrote:

Welcome, welcome, @PaulPavlinovich!!!!


Owh my God. @TraciC.

@PaulPavlinovich a huge congratulations to you. 

Google Maps and Chrome Product Expert.

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Former Google Contributor

Welcome to the Connect Moderators family @PaulPavlinovich and my warmest congratulations! 

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Level 9

Congratulations @PaulPavlinovich 🙂 Welcome to the Connect Moderators family 🙂

Level 9

Woooow @PaulPavlinovich woooow

Woooooooow 

Congratulations 🏆 🏆🏆🏅🏅🏅🏅 🏅🏅🏅 🏅

😊👍😊👍😊👍😊

Level 9

What a wonderful news 😊👍😁😊👍😁

I want to mention all the Connect hehehe but Paul hehehe not like that , just for today Paul ok , am very happy for you 😁👍😊

@LucioV @ErmesT @KarenVChin @AslamMo @AkmalB @khammami @MedRidaZ @Briggs @SalmaanN     congrat please 😊

Former Google Contributor
@PaulPavlinovich Welcome to the Connect Moderators family. Congratulations!!!!!
Level 10

Wow am so happy, more than happy today. 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌😁😁😁😊😊🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌. Paul Congratulations for being a connect moderator. I thank the local guides team for making this possible. We love you the way you interact with us on connect. You really deserve this Paul. Congratulations my own very Paul 😁😁😁🙌🙌😊😊@PaulPavlinovich

Level 8

Hi @PaulPavlinovich !! 

 

Welcome to the family my dear, I so happy to see you with us !!!

 


@OSAMA wrote:

What a wonderful news 😊👍😁😊👍😁

I want to mention all the Connect hehehe but Paul hehehe not like that , just for today Paul ok , am very happy for you 😁👍😊

@LucioV @ErmesT @KarenVChin @AslamMo @AkmalB @khammami @MedRidaZ @Briggs @SalmaanN     congrat please 😊




Level 10

@MariaBi wrote:

Welcome to the Connect Moderators family @PaulPavlinovich and my warmest congratulations! 


Congratulations @PaulPavlinovich! You really deserve this role! 🙂

I'm really happy for Connect family!

Level 9

@LucioV , @HelloSamsonR 

I vote for Paul when @KarenVChin and @IlankovanT join the Moderators Family 

Now my Vote is for you guys

LUCIO & SAMSON

🎉🎁🎉🎁🎉🎁🎉🎉🎁🎁🎉🎉🎉🎁🎉🎁🎉🎁🎉🎉🎁

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

Former Google Contributor

WHOOP WHOOP hello and welcome, @PaulPavlinovich

New to Connect? Check out Help Desk! Always keep in mind the Local Guides program rules when posting.

Connect Moderator

Congrats and welcome aboard @PaulPavlinovich 🙂

Level 10

Congratulations @PaulPavlinovich.

And a warm welcome. 

Thanks @OSAMA for mention me.

Former Google Contributor

Hello @PaulPavlinovich, welcome!! 😊

Former Google Contributor

Welcome on board @PaulPavlinovich 🙂

 

It's great to have you as a Connect moderator. Yay!

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Level 10

@PaulPavlinovich congrats , i know this would happen one day .

 

Congrats @PaulPavlinovich

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Connect Moderator
Level 8

Wow.. Such a wonderful news, @OSAMA.. Many more congratulations, @PaulPavlinovich.. You surely deserve to be a Connect moderator.. I am very happy for you.. 😊😊😄😄 


@OSAMA wrote:

What a wonderful news 😊👍😁😊👍😁

I want to mention all the Connect hehehe but Paul hehehe not like that , just for today Paul ok , am very happy for you 😁👍😊

@LucioV @ErmesT @KarenVChin @AslamMo @AkmalB @khammami @MedRidaZ @Briggs @SalmaanN     congrat please 😊

Vellore Local Guides
Level 10

Congratulations  the 36 p  man @PaulPavlinovich . this flower for you 

Kodom fulKodom ful

 

 

 

 

Mahabub Hasan
Level 10

Congratulations @PaulPavlinovich.

Connect Moderator

Wow, thank you all for the warm welcome, I should be getting ready to go to work but I read all of these messages instead. Work can wait 😀.

I think there's something in my eye. 

 

You're all awesome 😀

@PaulPavlinovich ride on bro, solidly behind you

Connect Moderator

Woo hoooo @PaulPavlinovich!! Congrats on becoming a Connect Moderator! Salsa Verde Rules Forever!! = )

 

Cheers,

Karen

Level 9

Congratulations @PaulPavlinovich. Wish you a lot of success as our newest Connect Moderator. You should be proud of yourself. Keep up awesome work. 🏆 🏆🏆 🏆🏆 🏆 

Connect Moderator

Congratulation!  Dear @PaulPavlinovich for this Great achievement!

Happy guiding!

Level 8
Level 8

Congratulations, @PaulPavlinovich!

Former Google Contributor

Welcome @PaulPavlinovich!

Level 9

 @PaulPavlinovich Congratulations 🙂 

 

Connect Moderator

@MahabubMunna your habit of giving out flowers to everyone is priceless and lovely. It makes me smile every time I see it happen and to receive one is cool, thank you.

Level 8

the right man in the right place 🙂 Congratulations @PaulPavlinovich!

 

@TraciC the count under Connect Moderator badge shows 11 but we have here only 10 🙂

Level 10

@khammami wrote:

the right man in the right place 🙂 Congratulations @PaulPavlinovich!

 

@TraciC the count under Connect Moderator badge shows 11 but we have here only 10 🙂


Mmhhh

 

@YK1001@ErmesT@Csaba@Flash@IlankovanT@PaulPavlinovich@KarenVChin@iyudhi@FaridTDF@Myrathor...

 

That's true! We miss a CM! Maybe... OSAMA??!?!?!?

Level 8

Hi @LucioV,

 

Personally, I will not join a guessing game like this one.

 

If the counting is right, then I am sure we will get told in the not far away future.

Googler

Welcome to being a Connect Moderator, @LudwigGermany!!!

 

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