New Local communities health check process

Fri Sep 20 08:45:49 UTC 2013

Great work Joel, I just added in a few more details. A few more sets of
eyes would be great and feel free to add in anything you think is helpful.

On 19 September 2013 23:19, Joel Addison <jaddi27 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> I have created the 2013 Verification Application for Ubuntu-AU. I have
> filled in several details, but I am sure there is still more to be added.
> In particular, I would like to see the Activities section updated to
> include all activities we have run from 2012 to now.
>
> You can find the application here:
> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/AustralianTeam/VerificationApplication2013
>
> Please take a look at it, and either add details to it, or reply here to
> the mailing list and I will update it.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Joel Addison
>
>
> On 19/09/2013, at 9:43 PM, Jared Norris <jrnorris at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Just a quick heads up, I got an expiry notification today stating we had a
> week left before our status expired. I have asked for a short extension due
> to the change in process however I'm not sure it will be granted.
>
> The process for verification is much simpler and easier than approval
> however I have not had the time personally to set this up as yet. If anyone
> would like to lead the efforts all we need is a bit of a wiki page with the
> details below that would be greatly appreciated. Once a draft is created
> please post to the list so we can all add in details as necessary. The
> draft should not take more than half an hour or so for anyone with basic
> wiki skills.
>
> If however there is no one with the time or interest in doing this I will
> take it as a sign that the team does not really want to pursue keeping it's
> official approved/verified status.
>
>
> On 31 August 2013 13:01, Joel Addison <jaddi27 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> I think we should add this to the agenda for the next meeting, which
>> should be on Sunday 8 September.
>>
>> It is worthwhile doing the health check, even if just to ensure we have
>> everything documented and up to date. It seems to be much easier now, and
>> much less time consuming compared to the old process, which is a step in
>> the right direction. Lets aim for the document to be open by 8 Sept, for
>> people to contribute to it from then on, until we need to submit it.
>>
>> Joel
>>
>> On 31/08/2013, at 12:55 PM, Jared Norris <jrnorris at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Good morning all,
>>
>> I also thought I should forward on the message below as it relates to
>> "re-approval" which is now known as verification. If anyone wants to
>> champion the creation of the verification health check please let me know
>> and we can get started. We are actually due for a health check this cycle
>> so this change will affect us shortly.
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: Bhavani Shankar R <bhavi at ubuntu.com>
>> Date: 26 August 2013 00:09
>> Subject: New Local communities health check process
>> To: "Ubuntu local community team (LoCo) contacts" <
>> loco-contacts at lists.ubuntu.com>
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>>
>>
>> Dear All,
>>
>> As the subject says, this process will be the new process, aiming to
>> replace the current re approval process. It aims to be less formal,
>> more interactive and above all still keep people motivated to be
>> involved in the Ubuntu community.
>>
>> Every team shall be known as a LoCoteam, teams that were previously
>> known as an “Approved LoCoteam” shall be known as a “Verified
>> LoCoteam”. New teams shall be a LoCoteam, teams do not have to be
>> verified.
>>
>> The term Verified means that a  Launchpad team has been created, the
>> team name conforms to the correct naming standard and the team contact
>> has signed the Code of Conduct.
>>
>> Every two years a team will present itself for a HealthCheck - This is
>> still beneficial to everyone involved, it gives the team a chance to
>> show how they are doing and also the council can catch up with the
>> team.
>>
>> What is needed for a HealthCheck?
>>
>> Create a Wiki with the activities of the period - Name the wiki page
>> with Name of your team plus the YEAR example -
>> "LoCoTeamVerificationApplication20XX" with the below details:
>>
>> Name of team
>>
>> How many people are in the team
>>
>> Link to your wiki page / Launchpad group page
>>
>> Social Networks (if they have any of them).
>>
>> Link to loco team portal page, Events page, Paste events page - this
>> is a good reason to encourage teams to use the team portal as all of
>> the information is there and saves duplication.
>>
>> Photo Galleries of past events
>>
>> Tell us about your team, what you do, if you have Ubuntu members in
>> your team, your current projects.
>>
>> Guideline of what you plan on doing in the future
>>
>> And any meeting logs if available.
>>
>> Teams will still remain verified this is just to check in and see how
>> things are doing,
>>
>> If you can’t make a meeting, it can be done over email/Bugs.
>>
>> All in all, the process should remain pretty much the same.
>>
>> If there are any questions about the new process please don’t hesitate
>> to discuss and ask :-)
>>
>> On  behalf of the Ubuntu loco council,
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> --
>> Bhavani Shankar
>> Ubuntu Developer       |  www.ubuntu.com
>> https://launchpad.net/~bhavi
>>
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>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Regards,
>>
>> Jared Norris
>> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris
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>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Jared Norris
> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris
>
>
>

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Regards,

Jared Norris
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris
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