This proposal is based on one of the recommendations for enhancing the contributor experience in Knative, as outlined in the Contributor Experience Research 2024
Monthly Community Hangout Calls
While formal working group meetings are essential for project progress, hangout calls offer a more relaxed setting for networking and socializing, fostering stronger community bonds.
Organize interactive activities such as trivia, Q&A sessions, and games. These activities can be both fun and educational, encouraging more relaxed and informal interactions.
These sessions provide an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences, tips, and tricks, enriching the community's collective knowledge base.
Why is it needed?
Fostering Community Bonds: Interactive and informal activities are crucial for building a sense of community. They provide a space where contributors can get to know each other beyond the scope of their work, fostering a more supportive and collaborative environment.
Enhancing Engagement: Monthly hangouts can keep contributors engaged and motivated. By offering a variety of activities and discussions, these sessions can cater to different interests and needs, making the community more dynamic and inclusive.
Encouraging Casual Interactions: Formal meetings can sometimes be intimidating, especially for new contributors. Informal hangouts create a welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable participating and sharing their thoughts.
Building Relationships: Strong relationships within the community lead to better teamwork and collaboration. When contributors feel connected and valued, they are more likely to remain active and committed to the project!
Implementation:
Scheduling: Set a regular schedule (e.g., the last Friday of every month) for consistency. Use community polls to choose the most convenient time for the majority of contributors across different time zones.
Promotion: Publicize the hangout sessions through multiple channels, including Slack, community forum, and social media, to ensure maximum participation.
Duration: The calls should be sufficiently long, at least one hour, to allow for meaningful interaction and a variety of activities.
Themed Activities: Each call can have a theme and pre-planned list of interactive activities.
Monthly Community Hangout Calls
Why is it needed?
Implementation: