Ubuntu Local Community Verification
Ubuntu Local Community teams who have demonstrated a sustained track record and a commitment to the values of the Ubuntu Community can apply for verification. LoCo Teams that are awarded verification status will have access to various perks and benefits, including:
- Ubuntu Merchandise packs
- Event sponsorship opportunities
- Custom Ubuntu Discourse tags and badges
- Official recognition on Ubuntu.com/community
Local Communities Verification Process
Below are the steps to request LoCo team verification:
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Create a topic regarding your LoCo team verification on the Ubuntu Discourse under the respective LoCo team category.
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Add a short overview of the activities undertaken in the LoCo over the past 6 months with links to showcase the same. This can include blog posts, event reports, photos, etc.
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Tag the LoCo Council (@loco-council) on the verification topic requesting a review at the next meeting.
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The council will vote and voice their opinions, and if approved, the team will be awarded verified status.
Reverification Process
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Once the team is approved, the reverification process is simple as teams get to extend their membership themselves at the end of every two years.
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Once the verification has been auto-extended, the team can open a discourse topic on their plan for the next two years and notify the council regarding the same.
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If the auto-extension deadline is missed, teams can send an email to the LoCo Council or tag (@loco-council) in an Ubuntu LoCo Discourse topic for reinstatement of verified status.
Previously Verified teams
The same reverification process above applies to previously verified LoCo teams. A team that was historically verified will need to request a review by the LoCo Council (@loco-council) for reinstatement with the details of when they were last verified and plans for the near future as a team.