Hi, In order to simplify the process of granting new committers write access to a project's repository, I'd like to propose a change in the invitation letter sent to candidates after the PMC has voted to accept them as committers.
The original is at https://community.apache.org/newcommitter.html#committer-invite-template It does not distinguish among these three cases: already have an Apache id, already filed an ICLA, and have not filed an ICLA. There are many cases where unnecessary work is done because of improper guidance. ------------------------------------------------------------ To: joeblo...@foo.net Cc: private@[PROJECT].apache.org Subject: Invitation to become [PROJECT] committer: Joe Bloggs Hello [invitee name], The [Project] Project Management Committee] (PMC) hereby offers you committer privileges to the project [as well as membership in the PMC]. These privileges are offered on the understanding that you'll use them reasonably and with common sense. We like to work on trust rather than unnecessary constraints. Being a committer enables you to more easily make changes without needing to go through the patch submission process. [Being a PMC member enables you to guide the direction of the project.] Being a committer does not require you to participate any more than you already do. It does tend to make one even more committed. You will probably find that you spend more time here. Of course, you can decline and instead remain as a contributor, participating as you do now. A. This personal invitation is a chance for you to accept or decline in private. Either way, please let us know in reply to the [priv...@project.apache.org] address only. [check http://people.apache.org/committer-index.html] [B. If you accept, since you already have an Apache id, the PMC will grant you write access to the repository. ] [check http://people.apache.org/unlistedclas.html] [B. If you accept, since you already have an iCLA on file, the PMC will request an Apache id for you. In your response, please choose an id that is not already in use. See http://people.apache.org/committer-index.html ] [B. If you accept, the next step is to register an iCLA: 1. Details of the iCLA and the forms are found through this link: http://www.apache.org/licenses/#clas 2. Instructions for its completion and return to the Secretary of the ASF are found at http://www.apache.org/licenses/#submitting Do not submit ICLAs to anyone but secretary, but please do cc: [priv...@project.apache.org] 3. When you transmit the completed iCLA, request to notify the Apache [Project] and choose a unique Apache id. Look to see if your preferred id is already taken at http://people.apache.org/committer-index.html This will allow the Secretary to notify the PMC when your iCLA has been recorded. ] When your reply to this invitation is received, you will receive a follow-up message with the next steps for establishing you as a committer. Craig L Russell Secretary, Apache Software Foundation c...@apache.org http://db.apache.org/jdo --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: general-unsubscr...@incubator.apache.org For additional commands, e-mail: general-h...@incubator.apache.org
