Meeting - October 2, 2024 Minutes

[nicoleabuhakmeh]

The Membership Committee will be having their monthly meeting on October 2nd at 3pm Eastern.

Discord link is open to current members of the Membership Committee to meeting: https://discord.com/events/966483029830824008/1175074291344232479

Task Items:

1. Update page - https://github.com/dotnet-foundation/wg-membership#readme

2. Project Spotlight request from a Seed Project
   Project Spotlight Request: FluentCMS projects#389 & Issue: New .NET Foundation Project Application projects#388

3. Website/Sitefinity
   SendGrid - Speakers for Directory (Link not sending emails)
   Clean up is needed due to older links or information no longer relevant.
   Remove Education Committee
   Participation Types page

Applications to review:
Membership Form submissions: Form

Goals for 2024-2025:
DNF Champs - Benefits, Criteria, Review Process

Minutes: 10/2/24

Task Items:
Update GitHub Committee Page - wg-membership
Schedule Project Spotlight request for seed project - FluentCMS
Chris W and Kevin to work together to do Spotlights
Spotlight on Members
Spotlight on Speakers
Spotlight on Projects
Updates needed on the Website/Sitefinity:
SendGrid - Speakers for Directory (Link not sending emails)
Clean up is needed due to older links or information no longer relevant.
Remove Education Committee
Participation Types page

Applications to review:
Membership Form submissions: 108 that need reviewed

Requests:
Kevin: Membership Form - Can we add a “How did you hear about the Foundation? Why are you joining?” (Aneesh)
Nicole: Invite Dee Dee to the next meeting if available.
Kevin: Sponsorship is a focus of the board this year. Feel free to reach out with any contacts that might be interested in setting up a discussion about sponsorship.
Chris: RedGate

Goals for 2024-2025:
DNF Champs - Benefits, Criteria, Review Process
Chris to follow up with Aneesh at the next meeting.

[cwoodruff]

Potential Ideas for Member Benefits

1. Exclusive Learning Opportunities:

• Access to members-only webinars, workshops, and certifications.
• Discounts on courses, technical certifications, and partner services.
• Curated content (articles, e-books, whitepapers) accessible only to members.

2. Career Advancement Support:

• Resume review services, mentorship programs, and career coaching.
• Exclusive job board with opportunities in tech companies looking for skilled talent.
• Discounts for conferences, summits, and other professional events.

3. Networking Opportunities:

• Access to local, regional, or online networking groups.
• Personalized introductions to key industry experts or mentors.
• Invitation to VIP events where members can meet industry leaders.

4. Community Contribution and Recognition:

• Opportunities to contribute to technical publications or speak at events.
• Recognition programs like “Member of the Month” for notable contributions.
• Badging and certification programs to show industry expertise.

5. Technical Resources:

• Access to a library of case studies, best practices, and industry reports.
• Online forums or Slack channels for troubleshooting, peer advice, and discussions.
• GitHub repository access for exclusive projects or shared learning materials.

6. Special Discounts and Offers:

• Discounts on software tools, books, and subscriptions relevant to the field.
• Partner deals with coworking spaces, tech equipment providers, or training courses.
• Sponsorship deals from relevant tech companies for association members.